Meeting Summary
The City Commission approved the rebate of increased water tap and meter fees, authorized emergency sewer line replacement on Dewey Street, and decided to install a speed limit sign on Penny Street. They also moved to align all city-managed school land leases to expire in 2010, allowing leaseholders to deal directly with the School Land Commission. Several contracts were deferred for clarification.
Key Decisions & Votes
School District Contract Review
08:00A contract with the school district was deferred to the next meeting due to unclear language in paragraph 7 and outdated dates requiring clarification.
Contract Wording Update
09:40A motion was approved to update gender-specific wording in a contract to be more inclusive (e.g., 'her' to 'him/her/them').
SECDA Contract Clarification
20:00A contract with the SECDA was deferred to the next meeting for clarification on administrative titles and contradictory language regarding employee costs and annual contributions.
Penny Street Speed Limit Sign
24:00A motion was approved to install a speed limit sign on Penny Street, a residential collector street, despite a split vote from the Traffic Commission.
Water Tap and Meter Fee Rebate
45:00A resolution was approved to rebate the increased water tap and meter fees that were implemented via Ordinance 2289 NS, as the fee increase was found to be arbitrary without a proper cost analysis.
Emergency Sewer Line Replacement
48:00Emergency replacement of a severely damaged sewer line on Dewey Street, which had caused street cave-ins and sewer problems for residents, was authorized.
School Land Lease Alignment
59:00A motion was approved to renew city-managed leases on school land commission property with terms set to expire in 2010, aiming to align all leases for a potential transition to direct leaseholder-School Land Commission agreements.
Stonehenge Park Renaming and Hours
1:00:00A resolution was approved to rename Stonehenge Park to Glenn Collins Memorial Park and to establish clear operating hours for the park.
Isaac Walton Park Hours Amendment
1:00:40A resolution was approved to amend the operating hours for Isaac Walton Park at Shawnee Lake.
Police Department Remodeling Bid Award
1:01:40The bid from Omega Construction Services for $288,000 was approved for the remodeling of the old jail and office area within the Police Department.
Gordon Cooper Waterline Bids Review
1:04:00Bids for the South Gordon Cooper 12-inch waterline installation were opened and referred to staff for review and determination of funding.
Upcoming Community Events
Hornbeck Theater Day
Festivities begin at 7:00 PM (doors open 6:30 PM) at the Hornbeck Theater, celebrating its 60th anniversary.
IFYR Rodeo (International Finals Youth Rodeo)
15th Anniversary and Oklahoma Centennial event, with the Governor expected to attend.
Red, White, and Blue Celebration
Financial Matters
Water Tap Fees and Water Meter Fees Rebate
Rebate of increased water tap and meter fees totaling approximately $31,000 to 23 developers for 135 permits, as the increase was deemed arbitrary without proper cost analysis.
Emergency Sewer Line Replacement on Dewey Street
Authorization for emergency replacement of a sewer line on Dewey Street, with bids received from Jordan Contractors ($319,886.80) and Craft Rentals ($178,324).
Remodeling Old Jail and Office Area Police Department
Award of a bid to Omega Construction Services for the remodeling of the old jail and office area within the Police Department.
South Gordon Cooper 12-inch Waterline Installation
Bids were opened for the installation of a 2900-foot 12-inch waterline, with the lowest bid from McKee Utility.
Public Comments
One resident, James Graham, reported extensive and repeated flooding at his property and his neighbors' homes, attributing the issue to a 3-foot culvert and requesting its widening. Another citizen, Scott Warren, advocated for the development of a sports complex with soccer fields, citing the success of a regional tournament in Moore and the high demand for fields among local youth.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Contract with School District (D1) for clarification
- Contract with SECDA (G) for clarification
- South Gordon Cooper 12-inch Waterline Installation (for staff review)
Watch For
- Work session regarding building and fire codes on July 30th
- Evaluation of city costs for water/sewer rates and establishment of impact fees
- Potential increase in school land lease rates and new development around the lake
Announcements
- A presidential disaster declaration has been received for the flooding that occurred in early May, related to infrastructure damage.
- FEMA and Small Business Administration teams are currently assessing damage from last week's severe flooding.
- Citizens affected by flooding are advised to keep detailed records, take pictures, contact their insurance agents, and watch for news regarding a federal declaration and registration process.
- Congresswoman Mary Fallin and a City Commissioner commended city staff and emergency services for their proactive response to the recent flooding.
- The IFYR Rodeo (International Finals Youth Rodeo) begins Monday, marking its 15th anniversary and designated as an Oklahoma Centennial event.
- The Hornbeck Theater's 60th Anniversary event will take place on Tuesday, July 10th, at 7:00 PM.
- The Red, White, and Blue Celebration is scheduled for Wednesday night.
- Rebates for water tap fees will be processed within the next four weeks.
- New operating hours for the lake will be posted.
- Stonehenge Park has been renamed Glenn Collins Memorial Park.
- A speed limit sign will be installed on Penny Street; citizens are reminded to obey speed limits and watch for children.
Agenda Summary
1. Approval of agenda
Consider approval of the meeting agenda.
2. Approval of consent agenda
Consider approval of the consent agenda, with specific items pulled for separate discussion.
D1. Contract with School District
Review of a contract with the school district, with concerns raised about unclear language and outdated dates.
D3. Contract Wording Update
Review of a contract to update gender-specific pronouns to be more inclusive.
G. Contract with SECDA
Review of a contract with the SECDA, with questions regarding administrative titles and potentially contradictory language about employee costs and annual contributions.
K3. Speed limit sign on Penny Street
Consideration of installing a speed limit sign on Penny Street, following a split vote by the Traffic Commission.
5. Resolution directing rebate of water tap fees and water meter fees
Consider a resolution to rebate increased water tap and meter fees that were enacted without a clear cost analysis.
6. Authorizing emergency replacement of sewer line on Dewey Street
Consider authorizing emergency replacement of a severely damaged sewer line on Dewey Street, which is causing significant problems.
7. Discuss and consider method and options to remove City from involvement in leases on school land commission property at Shawnee Twin Lakes
Discussion on transitioning city-managed leases on school land property at Shawnee Twin Lakes so leaseholders can deal directly with the School Land Commission.
8. Resolution renaming Stonehenge Park to Glenn Collins Memorial Park and setting hours
Consider a resolution to rename Stonehenge Park and establish clear operating hours.
9. Resolution amending hours at Isaac Walton Park at Shawnee Lake
Consider a resolution to amend the operating hours for Isaac Walton Park at Shawnee Lake.
10. Consider bids for remodeling old jail and office area Police Department including electrical award
Consider bids for the remodeling of the old jail and office area within the Police Department.
11. Bids for South Gordon Cooper 12-inch waterline installation
Opening of bids for the installation of a 12-inch waterline on South Gordon Cooper.
Shawnee Municipal Authority - Consent Agenda
Consider approval of the consent agenda for the Shawnee Municipal Authority meeting.
Shawnee Airport Authority - Consent Agenda
Consider approval of the consent agenda for the Shawnee Airport Authority meeting.