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January 3, 2012 City Commission Meeting

January 3, 2012 Shawnee, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The City Commission approved the agenda and consent agenda, and issued a proclamation for Taryn Bailey Day. Key decisions included approving the final plat for Cottage Park, declaring a fishing dock and playground equipment as surplus, and formalizing property conveyance and lease amendments for the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center. The Commission also approved the purchase of a new playground unit for Dean Weigant Park and an Emergency Management Performance Grant. Several project bids were deferred for further review, and upcoming January 3rd meetings were cancelled.

Key Decisions & Votes

Approval of Agenda

01:50

The meeting agenda was approved as presented.

Approved

Approval of Consent Agenda

02:20

The consent agenda, including the monthly text report, was approved.

Approved

Final Plat for Cottage Park

27:00

The final plat for Cottage Park, located at 1700 North Kickapoo, was approved with three conditions, as recommended by staff and the planning commission.

Approved

Declare Lake Number Two Fishing Dock as Surplus

29:40

A resolution was approved to declare the fishing dock on Shawnee Twin Lake Number Two as surplus property, authorizing staff to advertise for sealed bids for its sale and removal.

Approved

Declare Dean Weigant Park Playground Equipment as Surplus

31:00

A resolution was approved to declare Mark IV playground equipment at Dean Weigant Park as surplus property, authorizing its removal and disposal to a recycling facility due to liability and inability to obtain parts.

Approved

Acceptance of Expo Center Property Conveyance (City Commission)

32:15

The City Commission accepted the conveyance of property currently leased to and occupied by the Shawnee Civic and Cultural Development Authority for the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center from the Shawnee Municipal Authority, consolidating ownership.

Approved

Amendment to Expo Center Lease

33:50

The lease covering property used by the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center was amended to include all areas in use and fixed a new term for exploration until 2028.

Approved

Cancellation of January 3, 2012 Meetings

35:30

The Board of Commissioners, Shawnee Municipal Authority, and Shawnee Airport Authority meetings scheduled for January 3, 2012, were cancelled as no urgent business required a meeting.

Approved

Purchase of Playground Unit for Dean Weigant Park

43:00

Staff recommendation to purchase a playground unit from Miracle Recreation for $111,786.87 was approved, citing better ADA accessibility, layout, and potential for integrated security, despite not being the lowest bid.

Approved

Emergency Management Performance Grant Subgrant

49:00

A contract for an Emergency Management Performance Grant subgrant from the State Emergency Management Agency for $44,834 was approved to help defray costs of the emergency management program.

Approved

Approval of SMA Consent Agenda

56:50

The Shawnee Municipal Authority consent agenda was approved.

Approved

Conveyance of Expo Center Property (SMA)

58:00

The Shawnee Municipal Authority approved the conveyance of the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center property to the City of Shawnee, aligning with the City Commission's earlier acceptance.

Approved

Repair of Shawnee Lake Number One Intake Valves

59:00

Authorization was granted for Urban Contractors to repair Shawnee Lake Number One intake valves at a cost of $51,800, using funds from other projects.

Approved

Purchase of Insta Valves

1:01:00

Staff was authorized to purchase 22 insta valves for installation in needed areas at a cost of $62,539.20, funded from water rehab and capital accounts.

Approved

Approval of SAA Consent Agenda

1:03:00

The Shawnee Airport Authority consent agenda was approved.

Approved

Upcoming Community Events

May 19, 2012

Biking for Hope

Taryn Bailey's annual fundraising bike ride for Hope House, with a goal of $3,000 for 2012.

Financial Matters

Emergency Management Performance Grant

Grant funds awarded to help defray the cost of administering the city's emergency management program.

$44,834

Dean Weigant Park Playground Unit

Approved purchase of a new playground unit from Miracle Recreation, covering delivery, installation, and the unit itself.

$111,786.87

Shawnee Lake Number One Intake Valves Repair

Authorization for Urban Contractors to repair intake valves at Lake Number One.

$51,800

Purchase of Insta Valves

Authorization for staff to purchase 22 insta valves for water system installation.

$62,539.20

Water Main Break Repairs (Bids Deferred)

Bids received from Central Contracting Services Inc. ($750-$900/hr + $90/hr truck) and Craft Rentals Construction Company ($325-$400/hr + $70/hr truck) for emergency water main break repairs.

Sanitary Sewer Rehab Project (Bids Deferred)

Bids received for sanitary sewer rehabilitation using pipe bursting method from multiple contractors.

Sidewalk ADA Handicap Ramps Project (Bids Deferred)

Bids received for sidewalk ADA handicap ramps construction at various city locations.

Truck Mounted CCTV Multi-Conductor Inspection System (Deferred)

Award for a truck-mounted CCTV inspection system was deferred pending equipment demonstrations.

Public Comments

0 citizens spoke

No citizens came forward to speak during the designated participation period.

Coming Up

Tabled

  • Public hearing for annexation of property northwest of MacArthur Street and Acme Road (Applicant: Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma) postponed to January 17, 2012.
  • Bids for water main break repairs deferred to January 17, 2012.
  • Bids for sanitary sewer rehab project deferred to January 17, 2012.
  • Bids for sidewalk ADA handicap ramps project deferred to January 17, 2012.
  • Award for truck mounted CCTV multi-conductor inspection system deferred to January 17, 2012.

Deadlines

  • May 19, 2012 (Biking for Hope event)

Watch For

  • Further discussion on the economic impact study for the proposed regional sports complex, with the OSU researcher potentially available for the January meeting.
  • Implementation of an electronic voting system for commission meetings, expected after the start of the next fiscal year.
  • Progress on automatic water meter readers, pending the master water plan.
  • Discussions with lake associations regarding the repair or replacement of the Lake Number One fishing dock.

Announcements

  • Mayor's proclamation of December 19, 2011, as Taryn Bailey Day, recognizing his 'Biking for Hope' fundraising efforts for the Hope House.
  • The economic impact study for the proposed regional sports complex will be posted on the city's website within the next few days.
  • The City Commission, Shawnee Municipal Authority, and Shawnee Airport Authority meetings scheduled for January 3, 2012, have been cancelled.
  • A farewell was extended to the Fire Chief for his years of service to the city.
  • An administrative report was given on a proposed electronic voting system for commission meetings, with a cost of $3,625 for keypads and software, to be considered after the fiscal year.

Agenda Summary

Consider approval of agenda

Review and approve the meeting's agenda.

Approved

Consider approval of consent agenda

Review and approve routine items, including the monthly text report.

Approved

Citizens participation

Opportunity for citizens to address the commission.

No Action

Mayor's proclamation Taryn Bailey Day December 19, 2011

Proclamation recognizing Taryn Bailey for his 'Biking for Hope' fundraising efforts.

Information Only

Public hearing and 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.

Public hearing and consideration of an ordinance for property annexation.

Tabled

Discussion concerning economic impact study for the proposed regional sports complex

Presentation and discussion of an economic impact study prepared by Oklahoma State University for a proposed regional sports complex.

Information Only

Consider final plat for Cottage Park. Applicant Landis Engineering LLC. Address 1700 North Kickapoo. Case number S 11-11.

Consideration of the final plat for the Cottage Park development.

Approved

Consider a resolution declaring the fishing dock on Lake Number Two as surplus property and granting permission for staff to advertise for seal bids from the public for sale and removal of said dock.

Resolution to declare a fishing dock on Lake Number Two as surplus and authorize its sale and removal.

Approved

Consider a resolution declaring the Mark IV playground equipment model number 111-174 at Dean Weigant Park surplus property.

Resolution to declare specific playground equipment at Dean Weigant Park as surplus property.

Approved

Discussion consideration and possible acceptance of the conveyance of the area currently leased to and or occupied by the Shawnee Civic and Cultural Development Authority for the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center from the Shawnee Municipal Authority.

Consideration of accepting the conveyance of property for the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center from the Shawnee Municipal Authority to the City.

Approved

Discussion consideration and possible action to amend the lease covering certain property of the city by the Shawnee Civic and Cultural Development Authority to include all areas in use by the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center and fixing a new term for exploration.

Consideration of amending the lease for the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center property to include all areas and set a new term.

Approved

Discussion and consideration of cancellation of January 3rd, 2012 Board of Commissioners, Shawnee Municipal Airport Authority, and Shawnee Airport Authority meetings.

Discussion and decision regarding the cancellation of scheduled meetings for January 3, 2012.

Approved

Consider bids - Water main break repairs various locations.

Review and consideration of bids for emergency water main break repair services.

Tabled

Sanitary sewer rehab project various locations.

Review and consideration of bids for a sanitary sewer rehabilitation project.

Tabled

Sidewalk ADA handicap ramps project various locations.

Review and consideration of bids for a sidewalk ADA handicap ramps project.

Tabled

Playground unit for Dean Weigant Park award.

Consideration of awarding a bid for a new playground unit for Dean Weigant Park.

Approved

Truck mounted CCTV multi-conductor inspection system.

Consideration of awarding a bid for a truck-mounted CCTV multi-conductor inspection system.

Tabled

New business - Emergency Management Performance Grant subgrant.

Consideration of approving a contract for an Emergency Management Performance Grant subgrant.

Approved

Administrative reports - Electronic voting systems.

Presentation of an administrative report on a proposed electronic voting system.

Information Only

Commissioner's comments.

Opportunity for commissioners to provide comments or updates.

Information Only

SMA: Consider approval of consent agenda

Review and approve the Shawnee Municipal Authority's consent agenda.

Approved

SMA: Discussion consideration and possible approval of the conveyance of the area currently leased to and or occupied by the Shawnee Civic and Cultural Development Authority for the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center to the City of Shawnee.

Consideration of approving the conveyance of the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center property to the City of Shawnee.

Approved

SMA: Discussion consideration and possible action authorizing Urban Contractors to repair Shawnee Lake Number One intake valves at a cost of $51,800.

Consideration of authorizing Urban Contractors to repair intake valves at Shawnee Lake Number One.

Approved

SMA: Discussion consideration and possible action to authorize staff to purchase 22 insta valves to install in areas where valves are needed at a cost of $62,539.20.

Consideration of authorizing staff to purchase 22 insta valves for water system installation.

Approved

SMA: New and administrative reports

Opportunity for new business or administrative reports.

No Action

SAA: Consider approval of consent agenda

Review and approve the Shawnee Airport Authority's consent agenda.

Approved

SAA: New business and administrative reports

Opportunity for new business or administrative reports.

No Action