Meeting Summary
The Shawnee City Commission approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma regarding property annexation and a plan of services, with the full annexation ordinance to be considered at a future meeting. Discussions were held on alternative funding for critical capital improvement projects, specifically emergency communications and the swimming pool, following their rejection by voters. The Commission also approved a workers' compensation claim settlement.
Key Decisions & Votes
Memorandum of Understanding with Kickapoo Tribe
00:26:00The City Commission approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma, outlining a plan of services for annexed property. This MOU details the tribe's agreement to pay for city services like fire, building inspection, and animal control, and to fund road improvements, without the city assuming jurisdiction.
Workers Compensation Claim Settlement (Anthony Grasso)
00:59:40The City Commission authorized a settlement of $12,500 for the workers' compensation claim of Anthony Grasso.
Financial Matters
Sales Tax Report (February 2012)
The city received $1,624,568 in sales tax for February 2012, which is 12% higher than the previous February and $251,000 up from the prior year. This brings the year-to-date sales tax to a flat position after being down in January.
Public Comments
One citizen, Steve Roller, expressed concerns about a proposed casino near his property, specifically regarding the potential for lights to trigger seizures in his handicapped son. The Mayor offered to facilitate discussions with the tribe and city staff.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Ordinance for annexation of Kickapoo Tribe property (following MOU approval)
- Discussions with Pottawatomie County public safety agencies regarding contributions to emergency communication infrastructure
- Updated cost estimates for swimming pool repairs/upgrades
- Community roundtable discussions on capital improvement priorities and funding
Announcements
- Linda Berg from Municipal Court was recognized as Employee of the Month for her initiative in improving payment collection and reducing warrants.
Agenda Summary
Consider approval of agenda
Approval of the meeting agenda with specific items (13, 15, 17, 19) removed for later consideration.
Consider approval of consent agenda
Approval of items listed on the consent agenda.
City Manager presentation of Employee of the Month to Linda Berg municipal court
Recognition of Linda Berg from Municipal Court as Employee of the Month for her outstanding work, particularly in implementing a program that increased payment returns and reduced warrants.
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
Discussion and approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma regarding a plan of services for property annexation, with the ordinance itself to be considered at a future meeting.
Consider acceptance of public easements and dedications associated with the final plat of Cottage Park of Shawnee and authorizing recording of final plat and obtainment of signatures
Consideration of accepting public easements and dedications, authorizing the recording of the final plat, and obtaining necessary signatures for Cottage Park of Shawnee.
Acknowledge sales tax report received February 2012
Review of the February 2012 sales tax report, noting a significant increase compared to the previous year and bringing the year-to-date figures to a flat position.
Discussion of alternative funding methods and/or timing of capital Improvement projects that were rejected by the voters on February 14 2012
Discussion regarding alternative funding and timing for critical capital improvement projects, specifically emergency communications and the swimming pool, following their rejection by voters. The need for partner contributions for communications and updated pool cost estimates were highlighted.
New business
No new business items were presented.
Administrative reports
No administrative reports were given.
Commissioner reports
A commissioner inquired about fire department training for handling electric cars, to which the department confirmed they have received relevant classes.
Consider an executive session for discussion and possible action of settlement of workers compensation claim of Anthony Grasso case number 2009-08537a pursuant to 25 OS 307b4
Consideration to enter executive session to discuss a workers' compensation claim.
Considering executive session to discuss potential claims litigation or other options regarding encroachment into City's utility service area by other entities as authorized by 25 OS 307b4
Consideration to enter executive session to discuss potential litigation or options concerning encroachment into the city's utility service area.
Consider matters discussed in executive session regarding the discussion and possible action of settlement of workers compensation claim of Anthony Grasso
Consideration and action on the workers' compensation claim of Anthony Grasso following executive session.
Consider matters discussed in executive session regarding potential claims litigation or other options regarding encroachment into City's utility service area by other entities
Consideration and action on potential claims litigation or other options regarding utility service area encroachment following executive session.
Shawnee Municipal Authority: Approval of consent agenda
Approval of items listed on the consent agenda for the Shawnee Municipal Authority.
Shawnee Municipal Authority: New business
No new business items were presented for the Shawnee Municipal Authority.
Shawnee Airport Authority: Approval of consent agenda
Approval of items listed on the consent agenda for the Shawnee Airport Authority.
Shawnee Airport Authority: New business
No new business items were presented for the Shawnee Airport Authority.