Meeting Summary
The Shawnee City Commission approved the annual budget for Fiscal Year 2012-2013, with a key amendment to postpone water rate increases until November 2012. Collective bargaining agreements with both the police and fire unions were approved, featuring significant updates to drug testing policies and a 4% wage increase. Additionally, a contract for a multi-phase comprehensive utility system master plan was approved for the Shawnee Municipal Authority.
Key Decisions & Votes
Approval of Agenda
02:00The meeting agenda was approved as presented.
Approval of Consent Agenda
02:50The consent agenda was approved, with item 2a pulled for separate discussion and a minor correction noted in the minutes.
Approval of Item 2a (Bid Opening Clarification)
04:40The commission approved to proceed with opening six bids for item 15, acknowledging a clerical error in the agenda, and referring them to staff for review.
Rezone property at 2015 N Harrison
08:50An ordinance to rezone property at 2015 North Harrison from CP (Planned Shopping) to C3 (Automotive Commercial and Recreation) was approved for applicant Joe Covey, with no immediate development plans.
Approval of Shawnee Mission Plaza Section 8 Final Plat
11:20The final plat for Shawnee Mission Plaza Section 8, located at the southeast corner of North Kickapoo and Plaza Drive, was approved with four specified conditions.
Approval of Shawnee Bible Church Edition Preliminary and Final Plats
13:40The preliminary and final plats for the Shawnee Bible Church Edition, located in the 1700 block of East 45th Street, were approved conditional on four recommendations, allowing for church construction and future widening of 45th Street.
Approval of Drought Management Plan Ordinance
18:00An ordinance establishing a drought management plan for the city was adopted, without the emergency clause, to manage water usage during shortages.
Approval of Agreement with Oklahoma Environmental Inc. (Independence Street Cleanup)
24:40An agreement with Oklahoma Environmental Inc. for mitigation and cleanup work on Independence Street was approved, despite concerns regarding potential traffic impact during school hours.
Approval of Resolution for Absentee Shawnee Housing Authority
26:40A resolution of support for economic development and affordable housing for the Absentee Shawnee Housing Authority, specifically for development at Bryan and Main, was approved.
Adoption of City Budget for FY 2012-2013
39:00The budget for the City of Shawnee and related authorities for July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013, was adopted, with the condition to move the effective date of water rate increases to November 2012.
Approval of Collective Bargaining Agreement (IUPA Local #3)
46:00The collective bargaining agreement between Local #3 IUPA and the City of Shawnee was approved, incorporating expanded drug testing policies, a new light duty policy, an extended probationary period, and a 4% wage increase.
Approval of Collective Bargaining Agreement (IAFF Local #206)
52:00The collective bargaining agreement and memorandum of understanding between Local #206 IAFF and the City of Shawnee were approved, including consistent drug testing, a workers' compensation policy for light duty, compensatory travel time for training, and a 4% wage increase.
Deferral of Shawnee Library Re-roof Bids
56:00Bids for the Shawnee Library re-roof project were deferred to the next commission meeting for further staff review.
Deferral of Bryan and Independence Streets Signalization Project Bids
58:00Bids for the Bryan and Independence Streets Signalization Project were deferred to the next meeting for tabulation and recommendation.
Deferral of Cool Bird Lane Hazard Mitigation Project Bids
59:30Bids for the Cool Bird Lane Hazard Mitigation Project were deferred to the next meeting for tabulation and recommendation.
Deferral of FY 11-12 Rehab Asphalt Streets Project Bids
01:01:00Bids for the Fiscal Year 11-12 Rehab Asphalt Streets Project were deferred to the next meeting for tabulation and recommendation.
Deferral of FY 11-12 Rehab Concrete Streets Project Bids
01:02:30Bids for the Fiscal Year 11-12 Rehab Concrete Streets Project were deferred to the next meeting for recommendation.
Deferral of Al James Building Demolition Bids
01:04:00Bids for the demolition of the Al James Building (217 North), including environmental mitigation for asbestos, were deferred to the next meeting for staff recommendation.
Approval of SMA Consent Agenda
01:06:40The consent agenda for the Shawnee Municipal Authority meeting was approved.
Approval of Contract with Smith Roberts Baldischweiler LLC (Utility Master Plan)
01:15:00A contract with Smith Roberts Baldischweiler LLC for the development of a multi-phase comprehensive utility system master plan was approved for a not-to-exceed amount of $550,000 over 16 months.
Approval of Airport Authority Consent Agenda
01:18:40The consent agenda for the Shawnee Airport Authority meeting was approved, with item 1b deferred.
Upcoming Community Events
Food for the Hungry (Seniors)
Joint effort with State AARP, local group, and Oklahoma Food Bank providing fresh food to seniors at The Towers. Local AARP collects food monthly and takes names for assistance.
Financial Matters
City Budget for FY 2012-2013
Adoption of the annual budget for the city and related authorities, with a key amendment to postpone water rate increases.
City Manager's Budget for new positions
Funds allocated for potential assistant city manager and departmental promotions, with action on these positions set aside until January 2013.
Water Rate Increases
Estimated monthly revenue from water rate increases, which were postponed from July 1st to November 1st, 2012.
Collective Bargaining Agreement (IUPA)
Includes a recommended 4% wage increase for IUPA members.
Collective Bargaining Agreement (IAFF)
Includes a recommended 4% wage increase for IAFF members.
Shawnee Library Re-roof Project
Bids considered for re-roofing the library, including insulation, skylights, and safety features. Budgeted $250,000.
Bryan and Independence Streets Signalization Project
Bids considered for signalization project. Budgeted $300,000-$350,000.
Cool Bird Lane Hazard Mitigation Project
Bids considered for hazard mitigation project. Budgeted $75,000.
FY 11-12 Rehab Asphalt Streets Project
Bids considered for asphalt street maintenance project. Budgeted $650,000.
FY 11-12 Rehab Concrete Streets Project
Bids considered for concrete street rehabilitation project. Budgeted $350,000.
Demolition of 217 North (Al James Building)
Bids considered for the demolition of the Al James building, including asbestos mitigation.
Multi-phase Comprehensive Utility System Master Plan
Contract approved with Smith Roberts Baldischweiler LLC for a 16-month study of water and wastewater systems.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Shawnee Library Re-roof bids
- Bryan and Independence Streets Signalization Project bids
- Cool Bird Lane Hazard Mitigation Project bids
- FY 11-12 Rehab Asphalt Streets Project bids
- FY 11-12 Rehab Concrete Streets Project bids
- Demolition of 217 North (Al James Building) bids
- Shawnee Airport Authority Consent Agenda item 1b
Watch For
- Curbside recycling price for the next fiscal year
- Evaluation of city streets for designated bike lanes
- Investigation into the cost and feasibility of a municipal golf driving range
- Update on Kickapoo project easements
Announcements
- Jennifer Dawson was recognized as Employee of the Month for June from Emergency Management.
- Commissioner Stevens will be absent for the first July meeting due to Army duties.
- The July 2nd commission meeting will proceed as scheduled.
- The Boys High School Golf Team placed second in state.
Agenda Summary
Consider approval of agenda
Approval of the meeting's agenda.
Consider approval of consent agenda
Approval of routine items, with item 2a pulled for discussion and a correction noted in the minutes.
Error in agenda item 2a
Clarification regarding bid openings for item 15, noting six bids would be opened instead of five as listed.
Citizens participation
Opportunity for public input.
City Manager's presentation of Employee of the Month for June to Jennifer Dawson
Recognition of Jennifer Dawson from Emergency Management for her 13 years of service and civic activities.
Public hearing and consider an ordinance to rezone property located at 2015 north Harrison from CP planned shopping to C3 automotive commercial and recreation case number P09-12 applicant Joe Covey
Public hearing and consideration of rezoning property for potential future commercial development.
Consider approval of the Shawnee Mission Plaza Section 8 final flat located at the southeast corner of north Kickapoo and Plaza Drive case number S08-12 applicant Burger Engineering LLC
Approval of a final plat, deferred from a previous meeting.
Consider approval of the Shawnee Bible Church Edition preliminary and final flats located in the 1700 block of east 45th street case number S09-12 and S 10-12 applicant Landis Engineering
Approval of preliminary and final plats for church construction, including right-of-way dedication and sidewalk construction.
Consider approval of an ordinance for a drought management plan
Consideration and adoption of an ordinance establishing a drought management plan for water usage restrictions.
Consider agreement between the city of Shawnee and Oklahoma Environmental Inc for doing mitigation and cleanup work for the Oklahoma Corporation Commission on Independence Street just west of Center Street
Consideration of an agreement for environmental cleanup work, with discussion on project timeline and school traffic impact.
Consider a resolution of support for economic development and affordable housing for the Absentee Shawnee Housing Authority
Consideration of a resolution supporting affordable housing development.
Consider a resolution adopting the budget for the city of Shawnee and related authorities for the period of July 1st 2012 through June 30th 2013
Consideration and adoption of the annual budget, with discussion on city manager positions and water rate increases.
Acknowledge sales tax report received June 2012
Review of the monthly sales tax report.
Consideration and possible action on collective bargaining agreement between local number three IUPA and city of Shawnee for July 1 2012 through June 30th 2013
Consideration and approval of the collective bargaining agreement for the police union, including drug testing policy changes and wage increase.
Consideration and possible action on collective bargaining agreement and memorandum of understanding between local number 206 IAFF and the city of Shawnee for July 1st 2012 through June 30th 2013
Consideration and approval of the collective bargaining agreement and MOU for the fire union, including drug testing, workers' compensation, and wage increase.
Shawnee Library Re-roof
Consideration of bids for re-roofing the Shawnee Library, including insulation and skylight replacement.
Bryan in Independence Streets Signalization Project contract number COS PWA-11-08
Consideration of bids for the signalization project at Bryan and Independence Streets.
Cool Bird Lane Hazard Mitigation Project contract number COS-PW-11-09
Consideration of bids for the Cool Bird Lane Hazard Mitigation Project.
Fiscal Year 1112 Rehab Asphalt Streets Project contract number COS PW dash 11-10
Consideration of bids for the Fiscal Year 11-12 Rehabilitation Asphalt Streets Project.
Fiscal Year 11 12 Rehab Concrete Streets Project contract number COS dash PW dash 11-11
Consideration of bids for the Fiscal Year 11-12 Rehabilitation Concrete Streets Project.
Demolition of 217 North (Al James Building)
Consideration of bids for the demolition of the Al James Building, including environmental mitigation.
New business
Opportunity for new business items.
Administrative reports
Presentation of administrative reports.
Commissioners comments
Open forum for commissioners' comments and requests.
SMA Item 1: Consider approval of consent agenda
Approval of routine items for the Shawnee Municipal Authority.
SMA Item 2: Presentation by Smith Roberts Baldischweiler LLC regarding proposed scope of work for development of a multi-phase comprehensive utility system master plan
Presentation on the scope of work for a comprehensive utility system master plan.
SMA Item 3: Approved contract with Smith Roberts Baldischweiler LLC for the development of a multi-phase comprehensive utility system master plan
Approval of a contract for a multi-phase comprehensive utility system master plan.
SMA Item 4: Consider bids a sale and removal of fishing wharf and walkways enclosed fishing dock on Shawnee Twin Lake Number One
Consideration of bids for the sale and removal of a fishing wharf and dock.
SMA Item 5: New business
Opportunity for new business items for the Shawnee Municipal Authority.
SAA Item 1: Consider approval of consent agenda
Approval of routine items for the Shawnee Airport Authority.
SAA Item 2: New business
Opportunity for new business items for the Shawnee Airport Authority.