Meeting Summary
The City Commission addressed the ongoing police union contract negotiations, which will proceed to a public vote on April 1st, detailing differences in proposals for officer rights, wages, and vehicle policy. A $300,000 budget amendment was approved, and a contract was confirmed for ice storm debris cleanup, with plans for FEMA reimbursement and monitoring. Additionally, the commission approved several property development variances and plats for the Vision Bank Edition, while deferring other rezoning requests.
Key Decisions & Votes
Approval of Agenda
04:00The agenda was approved with a change to move item 2C from the consent agenda to item 6.
Approval of Consent Agenda
04:40The consent agenda was approved, excluding item 2C.
Ice Storm Debris Cleanup Contract and Budget
1:07:00A $300,000 budget amendment was approved, and the bid award to Tomkins and Company for ice storm debris removal was confirmed.
Property at 1005 North Union
1:13:50Consideration of progress on the property was deferred for another 90 days to allow the owner more time to sell the house.
Rezone 2025 East Macarthur
1:16:50The request to rezone property from A1 agricultural to C3 commercial was deferred to the February 17th City Commission meeting due to incomplete site plan information.
Rezone 712 East Highland
1:18:20The request to rezone property from R1 residential to C3 commercial was deferred to the February 17th City Commission meeting as the site does not meet square footage requirements.
Conditional Use Permit at 31300 Homer Lane Road
1:22:00A conditional use permit was approved to allow a mobile home in an A1 agricultural district, subject to five conditions, with one condition modified regarding foundation requirements.
Rezone 4031 North Union
1:24:40An ordinance to rezone property from A1 agricultural to R1 residential with a conditional use permit for a daycare was approved.
Variance for Vision Bank Edition Preliminary Plat
1:33:00A variance was granted to allow the preliminary plat of Vision Bank Edition Section One to cover only a portion of the total property, due to ongoing hydrology studies on the remaining area.
Preliminary Plat of Vision Bank Edition Section One
1:45:00The preliminary plat for Vision Bank Edition Section One was approved, subject to technical issues and including variances for 4-foot sidewalks on Vision Boulevard and no cul-de-sac requirement.
Final Plat of Vision Bank Edition Section One
1:46:50The final plat for Vision Bank Edition Section One was approved, including technical issues and reaffirming the two variances for 4-foot sidewalks on Vision Boulevard and no cul-de-sac requirement.
Upcoming Community Events
Jim Bryant Day
Proclaimed in the City of Shaune, Oklahoma.
Jim Bryant Induction into Shaune Basketball Hall of Fame
During the boys' ball game with Carl Albert.
Shaune High School Alumni Basketball Game
Annual game; contact for playing or supporting.
Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
3:00 PM at Galilee Baptist Church, 1025 East 9th Street. Open to the public.
Financial Matters
Police Union Wage Proposal
Discussion of the city's 7% wage offer versus the union's 7.2% last best offer, noting the union's 7.2% was never offered during negotiations.
Firearms Proficiency Incentive Budget
The city's proposal would increase the incentive budget by roughly 15%, while the union's proposal (lowering standards) would increase it by 54%.
Cost of Court Reporter for Review Board
The cost for a court reporter to record testimony at a review board, with half currently borne by the city.
Ice Storm Debris Removal Contract
Contract awarded to Tomkins and Company for debris removal, with a budget amendment to cover potential overages.
FEMA Reimbursement for Debris Cleanup
FEMA and state will reimburse 87.5% of eligible debris removal costs.
Tipping Fee for Dump Site
Cost for disposing of debris at the Allied Waste Facility in Earlsboro.
City Employee Wage Increases (Historical)
Historical overview of wage increases for police, fire, and non-union employees from 1999 to 2007, noting recent increases and past cuts.
Police Pension Contribution
The city's 13% pension contribution for each police officer, in addition to their wages.
Cost of Union Grievances and Arbitration
Discussion of significant legal costs (estimated $3,000 to $5,000 per party per arbitration) incurred by the city due to numerous grievances, unfair labor practices, and arbitration processes with the police union.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Ordinance to rezone property at 2025 East Macarthur from A1 agricultural to C3 commercial.
- Ordinance to rezone property at 712 East Highland from R1 residential to C3 commercial.
- Progress on improvements to property at 1005 North Union.
Deadlines
- January 31st: Deadline for citizens to place ice storm debris at the curb for pickup.
Watch For
- Special election on police union contract proposals (April 1st).
- FEMA individual assistance disaster declaration (expected later this week).
- Monitoring contract for ice storm debris cleanup (to be brought to commission).
- Chloramine system activation and fire hydrant flushing (around January 21st).
- Economic Development Work Session (next Monday).
- Budget discussions for the upcoming fiscal year.
- Modifications to existing development codes (e.g., parking lot permits, demolition permits, mobile home conditions).
- Airport Drive street lighting project options and costs.
- Ann Blair Memorial horse project.
Announcements
- January 18th, 2008, was proclaimed as Jim Bryant Day in the City of Shaune, Oklahoma, in honor of his induction into the Shaune Basketball Hall of Fame.
- The city is seeking volunteers from community organizations, churches, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and service clubs to assist with ice storm debris removal, particularly for 250 registered elderly, infirmed, or single-parent households.
- The second phase of the 'Horses in the City' project is launching, featuring new horse poses (rearing, grazing, Arabian, thoroughbred) with a deadline for artists within the next three weeks.
- The drive-through window at the city building will be repaired within weeks, with awnings replacing the old overhang.
- A new signal head has been installed for eastbound left-turn traffic at Shaune Mall Drive to improve traffic flow.
- The chloramine system is expected to go online around January 21st, which will involve extensive fire hydrant flushing and may cause temporary water discoloration.
- Building security enhancements are being planned for the city building, including improved parking lot lighting.
- The city does not add fluoride to the water.
- Condolences were extended to the families and friends of young community members who recently died in traffic accidents.
- John Winringer is seeking donations for an Ann Blair Memorial, with interest in commissioning a horse in her honor.
Agenda Summary
Consider approval of agenda
Motion to rearrange item 2C off the consent agenda and put it with item six.
Consider approval of consent agenda minus 2C
Approval of routine items excluding item 2C.
Citizens participation
Public comments were called for, but no citizens spoke on agenda items. A proclamation for Jim Bryant Day was subsequently issued.
Presentation by City labor attorney regarding city of Shaune and IUPA Local Number Three collective bargaining agreement negotiations
A summary of the police union contract negotiations, highlighting unresolved issues such as the police officer's Bill of Rights, recording of review board proceedings, discipline imposition timeline, equipment return, health insurance, firearms proficiency incentive pay, wages, Corporal position reclassification, and vehicle policy.
Consider action taken on bids received from emergency public improvement project cleanup of ice storm debris and the budget of Amendment and appropriation of available fund balance
Approval of a $300,000 budget amendment and confirmation of the bid award to Tomkins and Company for ice storm debris removal.
Consider progress made on improvements to property located at 1005 North Union owner Annette Davis
Update on a public nuisance property, with the owner seeking to sell the house.
Public hearing and consider an ordinance to rezone property at 2025 East Macarthur from A1 agricultural to C3 commercial automotive and Recreation for commercial use
Applicant requested rezone, but site plan and full development requirements have not yet been submitted.
Public hearing and considered an ordinance to rezone property at 712 East Highland from R1 residential to C3 Automotive commercial and Recreation
Applicant requested rezone, but the property size does not meet the site requirements for C3, C1, or C2 zoning.
Public hearing and considered an ordinance to approve a conditional use permit at 31300 Homer Lane Road to allow for a mobile home and A1 agricultural District
Applicant requested a conditional use permit for a mobile home on 80 acres, with long-range plans to build a permanent home, subject to five conditions.
Public hearing and considered an ordinance to rezone property at 4031 North Union for from A1 agricultural to R1 residential with a conditional use permit to allow for a daycare
Application for a rezone and conditional use permit to properly zone an existing daycare facility's expanded parking and recreational area.
Consideration to Grant a variance to the subdivision preliminary plat preparation and approval procedure article 8 section 8 8.2.1 for the preliminary plat of the Vision Bank Edition section one and consideration of approval of the preliminary plat of Vision Bank Edition section one located on the east side of North Harrison and south of 45th applicant Mike McQuain
Request for a variance to plat only a portion of the property due to ongoing hydrology studies, and approval of the preliminary plat for two lots (Golf USA and Vision Bank) with a public street and two variances (4ft sidewalks on Vision Boulevard, no cul-de-sac).
Consider approval of the final plat of Vision Bank Edition section one located on the east side of North Harrison and south of 45th Street applicant Mike McQuain
Approval of the final plat for Lots one and two, reaffirming the two variances (4ft sidewalks on Vision Boulevard, no cul-de-sac) and subject to nine technical issues.