Meeting Summary
The City Council approved several rezoning requests, including one for an age-restricted residential development and another for a storage facility. Key financial decisions included awarding a bid for a critical waterline replacement. The council also addressed the police association contract and discussed plans for a Veterans Memorial Park and a social host ordinance.
Key Decisions & Votes
Rezoning 39300 West Macarthur
09:00Property rezoned from RE rural Estates to C3 automotive and commercial recreation district for a storage facility, with a requirement for a sight-proof fence along residential boundaries.
Rezoning 4355 North Harrison
15:40Property rezoned from A1 agricultural District to C3 automotive and commercial recreation district for retail use, aligning with the comprehensive plan for a commercial corridor.
Rezoning Trune Circle for age-restricted development
39:00Property rezoned from PUD R1 to PUD R1 with higher density for an age-restricted (55+) single-family home community, with a requirement for a sidewalk along Brian Street and common areas maintained by the developer.
Rezoning 33908 Belter Road
42:00Property rezoned from A1 agricultural District and C3 automotive and commercial recreation District to RE rural Estates for a single-family resident, allowing livestock and prohibiting manufactured homes.
Police Association Contract Negotiations
44:40The expired contract for the Police Association was rolled over with the exception of freezing wages at the June 30, 2007 rate and not recognizing Article 30.
Wayne Crawl Handgun Exception
45:40Resolution passed allowing Wayne Crawl to keep his handgun upon retirement, as an exception to City policy.
Property at 403 South Minnesota
48:40The condemnation order for the property at 403 South Minnesota was affirmed due to lack of progress on renovations and its poor condition, with the owner incarcerated.
Fee for Returned Checks in Municipal Court
51:40An ordinance was approved establishing a $35 fee for dishonored checks paid to the Shaunie Municipal Court, to be codified as Section 12-26, Article 1 of Chapter 12.
Appointment of Representatives for West Watkins Contract
1:13:00City Manager, Commissioner Linda Prader, and Commissioner Pam Young (as alternate) were appointed to evaluate the West Watkins contract and negotiate with Tuma representatives, with a 60-day deadline for resolution.
Awarding Bid for 12-inch Waterline Replacement
1:25:00Bid awarded to Key Utility Contractors for $256,800 for the replacement of a 12-inch waterline on Gordon Cooper Drive, with $68,000 in additional funding reallocated from the future water plant budget.
Upcoming Community Events
Oklahoma Comprehensive Water Plan Regional Listening Session
Vo-Tech Seminar Center
International Dinner
St. Benedict's
Financial Matters
Replacement of 12-inch waterline on Gordon Cooper Drive
Bid awarded to Key Utility Contractors for $256,800; $68,000 over budget to be reallocated from future water plant funds.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Acceptance of taxiway reconstruction project and placing maintenance bonds into effect.
- HVAC system repair for the building leased by Wave Technology.
Deadlines
- City Manager job performance review forms due for executive session on August 20th.
Watch For
- Enactment of a Social Host Ordinance to address underage drinking.
- Revisions to Ordinance 2077 NS establishing the Beautification Committee.
- Professional design and cost estimate for the Veterans Memorial Park at Woodland Park.
- Consideration of the Sports Complex contract and potential groundbreaking this fall.
- Declaration of Ward Six vacancy and initiation of the application and interview process.
Announcements
- Corporal John Arnett recognized as Shaunie Police Department Officer of the Quarter for apprehending robbery suspects.
- Resolution 63307 approved, expressing appreciation to Wayne Crawl for 25 years of loyal service to the City of Shaunie, effective June 30, 2007.
- Proclamation declaring July 19, 2007, as Art Jackman Day in the City of Shaunie, recognizing his 12 years of community service and dedication.
- Public Works Line Maintenance Group (Alan Blankit, David Damond, Poncho, Mike McLendon, Brad Schmith, Keith Ward, Calvin Wilson, Sterling) recognized as Employees of the Month for their dedication, including 32-hour shifts during main breaks.
- Poly cart distribution begins July 23rd, with automated pickup starting August 1st. Flyers with information are being distributed, and quadrant routes will be provided. Handicap assistance for curbside service is available via doctor's note or placard to Allied. A fine system for missed pickups has been implemented with Allied.
- Lake Patrol has 13 trained officers, 6 for boat patrol, 5 for wave runners. Signs for permits and informational pamphlets are being developed. Use of motor-driven vehicles, including four-wheelers, is prohibited in the game refuge area of Shaunie Twin Lakes.
- Presidential Disaster Declaration for individual assistance has been received for flood victims. A Disaster Recovery Center will open in Shaunie this week. FEMA encourages all affected individuals to register at 1-800-621-3362.
- Level one water rationing will be lifted as of midnight tonight, but citizens are encouraged to continue water conservation efforts.
- A $200,000 matching grant has been awarded for the Sports Complex. Information from the School Land Commission on the tract is expected next month, with potential for dirt moving this fall.
Agenda Summary
Consider approval of agenda
Approval of the meeting agenda with an executive session added.
Consider approval of consent agenda
Approval of the consent agenda, with item 2B pulled for separate discussion.
Budget amendment approval (2B)
Correction of an error in budget amendments for SMA, Street Improvement, and J funds, which were incorrectly labeled as from the general fund.
Public hearing and consider an ordinance rezoning property located at 39300 West Macarthur from RE rural Estates to C3 automotive and commercial recreation district for use as a storage facility (McArthur Street Storage LLC)
Public hearing and consideration of rezoning property for an extension of an existing storage facility.
Public hearing and consider an ordinance rezoning property located at 4355 North Harrison from A1 agricultural District to C3 automotive and commercial recreation district for use as retail use (Michael the Plane)
Public hearing and consideration of rezoning property on Harrison Street for retail development.
Public hearing and consider an ordinance rezoning property located on Trune Circle East of Brian and north of Augusta from PUD planned unit development based on R1 single family residential to PUD planned unit development based on R1 single family residential with higher density for use as single family homes (B Thomas OBO Highlands LLC)
Public hearing and consideration of rezoning for an age-restricted (55+) single-family home development with higher density and common areas.
Public hearing and consider an ordinance rezoning property located at 33908 Belter Road from A1 agricultural District and C3 automotive and commercial recreation District to RE rural Estates for use as a single family resident (Kenneth Belter OBO Nikki Peler)
Public hearing and consideration of rezoning property for a single-family dwelling, allowing livestock.
Consider an executive session regarding negotiations with International Union of Police Associations Local #3 for FY 0708 for SW 25307 B2
Recess for executive session to discuss police association contract negotiations.
Consider matters discussed in executive session regarding negotiations with International Union and Police Association Local #3 for FY 0708 for SW 2537 B2
Consideration of matters discussed in executive session regarding the Police Association contract.
Consider a resolution approving an exception to City policy to allow Wayne Crawl to keep his handgun upon his retirement
Consideration of a resolution to allow retiring Major Wayne Crawl to keep his service handgun.
Consider progress made on property owned by James Huckabee located at 403 South Minnesota
Review of progress on a condemned property, with the owner incarcerated and no significant improvements made.
Consider an ordinance establishing a fee in Shaunie municipal court for checks returned with payment denied for any reason
Consideration of an ordinance to establish a fee for dishonored checks in Municipal Court.
Discuss the possible enactment of a social host ordinance
Discussion regarding the potential enactment of an ordinance to hold adults responsible for underage drinking on their property.
Discussion of ordinance number 2077 NS establishing the beautification committee
Discussion on proposed changes to the Beautification Committee ordinance, including membership composition.
Discuss recommendation of the beautification committee to move the proposed location of Veterans Memorial Park from Maine and Broadway streets to Woodland Park
Discussion on the Beautification Committee's recommendation to relocate the Veterans Memorial Park to Woodland Park.
Consider appointing three Shaunie City representatives to evaluate the provisions in the current West Watkins contract between the City of Shaunie, Pottawatomie County Development Authority and the City of Tuma and to meet with Tuma Representatives
Appointment of city representatives to review and negotiate the West Watkins contract with the City of Tuma.
Consider acceptance of taxiway reconstruction project and placing main maintenance bonds into effect
Consideration of accepting the taxiway reconstruction project at the airport.
Wave Technology (HVAC system repair)
Discussion regarding the need for HVAC system repair in a city-owned building leased by Wave Technology.
Consider awarding bids for replacement a 12in waterline on Gordon Cooper Drive opened 72 of 07
Consideration of bids for the replacement of a critical 12-inch waterline on Gordon Cooper Drive.