May 8, 2012 City Commission Meeting

The agenda was approved with items 15 and 16 moved to follow item 3.

Item 2B, concerning an economic development impact fund, was deferred until the first meeting in January.

The Commission voted to enter executive session to discuss IAFF negotiations and the arbitration award.

The arbitration award for IAFF local #1628 was accepted.

The final plat for Woodmore Edition was approved as recommended by staff.

An ordinance requiring the display of current license plates and commercial vehicle identification was approved.

The emergency clause for the license plate ordinance was adopted, making it effective immediately.

An ordinance defining dangerous dogs and establishing procedures was approved, with an amendment to change the impoundment period from 30 to 48 hours.

The emergency clause for the dangerous dogs ordinance was adopted.

An ordinance establishing guidelines for the destruction of wounded, maimed, sick, diseased, or injured animals was approved.

The emergency clause for the animal destruction ordinance was adopted.

An ordinance defining vicious animals and outlining court and impoundment procedures was approved.

The emergency clause for the vicious animal ordinance was adopted.

An ordinance defining animal nuisance and establishing abatement and impoundment procedures was approved.

The emergency clause for the animal nuisance ordinance was not adopted, meaning it will take effect in 30 days.

An ordinance requiring the use of only city-provided traps for animals and setting care procedures was approved.

The emergency clause for the city traps ordinance was adopted.

Centennial Celebration Funds

Remaining funds from the Centennial Celebration, with $3,800 already encumbered for Tom Terry Park beautification. Designated for beautification projects.

Horses in the City Project Funds

Funds from the ongoing 'Horses in the City' project, with some expenditures pending for horses and artist invoices.

1. Consider approval of agenda

Discussion to move executive session items 15 and 16 to after item 3.

2B. Deferral of an item

Discussion regarding the most appropriate fund for an economic development impact item.

3. Citizens participation

Public comments received regarding city beautification and ambulance services.

15. Consideration and possible action to enter into executive session

To discuss negotiations with IAFF local #1628 for a collective bargaining agreement and confidential communications with legal counsel.

16. Consideration and possible action on items discussed in executive session

Possible action to accept the arbitration award or submit last best offers to voters.

4. Consider approval of a final plat for Woodmore Edition

Final plat for Woodmore Edition located at Westech and Highway 18, recommended by the Planning Commission.

5. Consider an ordinance requiring all Motor Vehicles operating in the city of Shawnee to display a current license plate and decal and all commercial vehicles to display the name of the commercial establishment or the words commercial vehicle on the outside of the vehicle

Ordinance aligning with state law to allow the city to collect revenue from citations.

5. Emergency Clause for License Plate Ordinance

Adoption of the emergency clause for the license plate ordinance.

6. Consider an ordinance defining dangerous dogs and establishing the procedure for determining a dog is dangerous and how to deal with a dog

Ordinance based on the City of Tulsa's, with an amendment to change the impoundment period from 30 to 48 hours.

6. Emergency Clause for Dangerous Dogs Ordinance

Adoption of the emergency clause for the dangerous dogs ordinance.

7. Consider an ordinance establishing the guidelines and Authority for the destruction of an animal which is wounded, maimed, sick, diseased or injured

Ordinance establishing guidelines for the destruction of animals.

7. Emergency Clause for Animal Destruction Ordinance

Adoption of the emergency clause for the animal destruction ordinance.

8. Consider an ordinance establishing the definition of a vicious animal, the court procedure to deal with a vicious animal and impoundment procedure during course of Court procedure

Ordinance defining vicious animals and related court and impoundment procedures.

8. Emergency Clause for Vicious Animal Ordinance

Adoption of the emergency clause for the vicious animal ordinance.

9. Consider an order defining an animal nuisance and procedure for abatement and impoundment

Ordinance defining animal nuisance (e.g., digging, overturning garbage) and establishing abatement procedures.

9. Emergency Clause for Animal Nuisance Ordinance

Adoption of the emergency clause for the animal nuisance ordinance.

10. Consider an ordinance requiring that only City traps be used to trap animals and setting the procedure for caring for the traps

Ordinance to ensure safe and legal trapping practices, requiring the use of city-provided traps.

10. Emergency Clause for City Traps Ordinance

Adoption of the emergency clause for the city traps ordinance.

11. Open applications for the vacant Ward five commission seat

Three applications were received and opened for the vacant Ward 5 commission seat.

12. Committee report on City Manager application review with commission discussion and possible action relating to said report

Update on the City Manager search, narrowing down to three candidates, and plans for background checks and interviews.