Meeting Summary
The City Commission approved the agenda and consent agenda, and voted to table a $75,000 capital purchase for a portable stage pending further information on other capital projects like swimming pool repairs. The commission approved the annexation of property for the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma and nominated Brian McDougall to the OMAG Board of Trustees. Additionally, the City Manager's employment agreement was extended and modified, and the City Attorney's agreement was renewed.
Key Decisions & Votes
Approval of Agenda
01:00The meeting agenda for March 5th, 2012, was approved.
Approval of Consent Agenda
01:20The consent agenda, containing routine items, was approved.
Capital Highway Purchase (Portable Stage)
01:40A motion to purchase a portable stage for an estimated $75,000 was tabled pending more information on other capital projects, such as swimming pool repairs.
Annexation of Kickapoo Tribe Property
06:00An ordinance annexing property located northwest of MacArthur Street and Acme Road, east of Highway 177, for the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma was approved.
Nomination of Brian McDougall to OMAG Board
06:40A resolution authorizing Mayor Linda Peterson to nominate Brian McDougall to fill a vacancy on the Oklahoma Municipal Assurance Group (OMAG) Board of Trustees for a three-year term was approved.
City Manager's Employment Agreement
16:00The City Manager's employment agreement was extended by one year to June 30, 2015, and the notice period in section 2, subsection A, was changed from 90 days to 180 days.
City Attorney's Agreement Renewal
17:30The agreement with the City Attorney was renewed for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013.
SMA Consent Agenda
12:00The Shawnee Municipal Authority's consent agenda was approved.
SMA Airport Sanitary Sewer Lift Station Rehab Project Bids
13:00Bids for the Airport Sanitary Sewer Lift Station Rehab Project were tabled to the next meeting for further review.
SAA Consent Agenda
14:30The Shawnee Airport Authority's consent agenda was approved.
Financial Matters
Capital highway purchase
Consideration of a $75,000 purchase for a portable stage, which was tabled for further information.
Airport Sanitary Sewer Lift Station Rehab Project bids
Five bids were received for the project, ranging from $139,918 to $199,010.10. The item was tabled for further review.
Public Comments
One citizen, Jack Barrett, thanked the commission for their work on recent bond issues, expressed support for Brian McDougall, and noted increased police presence on Bradley Street, though speeding remains an issue.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Capital highway purchase (portable stage)
- Bids for Airport Sanitary Sewer Lift Station Rehab Project number COS SMA-1205
Watch For
- Further information regarding swimming pool repairs and other capital projects.
- Continued enforcement efforts and potential signage regarding panhandling under I-40 and at Harrison and Meridian.
- Confirmation of the transfer station dedication date.
Announcements
- Introduction of Stephanie Clary, the new city planner, who brings experience from Kentucky and will focus on downtown initiatives, code updates, and comprehensive plan updates.
- The dedication date for the transfer station may be in April, with details to be confirmed.
Agenda Summary
Item #1: Consider approval of agenda
Approval of the meeting agenda.
Item #2: Consider approval of consent agenda
Approval of the consent agenda, which typically includes routine administrative matters.
Item #2H: Capital highway purchase
Consideration of a $75,000 purchase for a portable stage.
Item #3: Citizens participation
Opportunity for citizens to address the commission.
Item #4: Consideration of an ordinance annexing property located northwest of the intersection of MacArthur Street and Acme Road, just east of Highway 177, applicant Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma
Annexation of territory into the city limits following approval of a memorandum of understanding and plan of services.
Item #5: Consider a resolution authorizing Mayor Linda Peterson to nominate Brian McDougall to fill a vacancy on the Board of Trustees at the Oklahoma Municipal Assurance Group (OMAG)
Resolution to nominate Brian McDougall for a three-year term on the OMAG Board of Trustees.
Item #6: New business or administrative reports
Opportunity for new business or administrative reports.
Item #8: Commissioners comments
Opportunity for commissioners to provide comments or updates.
Item #9: Consider an executive session to discuss City Manager's evaluation pursuant to 25 OS 307 B1
Motion to enter executive session for the City Manager's evaluation.
Item #10: Consider an executive session to discuss City Attorney's evaluation pursuant to 25 OS 307 B1
Motion to enter executive session for the City Attorney's evaluation.
Item #11: Consider matters discussed in executive session regarding City Manager's evaluation pursuant to 25 OS 307 B1
Discussion and action on the City Manager's employment agreement.
Item #12: Consider matters discussed in executive session regarding City Attorney's evaluation pursuant to 25 OS 307 B1
Discussion and action on the City Attorney's agreement.
Item #13: Motion to adjourn
Motion to adjourn the City Commission meeting.
SMA Item #1: Consider approval of consent agenda
Approval of the Shawnee Municipal Authority consent agenda.
SMA Item #2: New business or administrative report
Opportunity for new business or administrative reports for the SMA.
SMA Item #3: Consider bids Airport Sanitary Sewer Lift Station Rehab Project number COS SMA-1205
Review of bids for the airport sanitary sewer lift station rehabilitation project.
SMA Item #5: Motion to adjourn
Motion to adjourn the Shawnee Municipal Authority meeting.
SAA Item #1: Consider approval of consent agenda
Approval of the Shawnee Airport Authority consent agenda.
SAA Item #2: New business or administrative reports
Opportunity for new business or administrative reports for the SAA.
SAA Item #4: Motion to adjourn
Motion to adjourn the Shawnee Airport Authority meeting.