December 7, 2011 City Commission Meeting

Approved the issuance of sales tax revenue note series 2011 A for $1,480,000 (tax-exempt) and series 2011 B for $2,365,000 (taxable) to Chase, totaling $3,845,000 for various capital projects and refinancing.

Approved a proposal from OG&E for 26 decorative black fluted teardrop lights on Macarthur from Leo to Kickapoo, costing $88,600 upfront and $600 monthly.

A three-member committee (Commissioners Sims, Winterringer, and Collier) was formed to work with staff on economic development and tourism strategies.

Approved an ordinance for a 0.5% sales tax for 10 years, designated for capital improvements including the Expo Center and a regional park, contingent on voter approval.

Authorized a special election on February 14, 2012, for five propositions: the 0.5% sales tax, general obligation bonds for pool/safety/streets ($19M), and economic/community development bonds ($7M).

Approved an ordinance to amend sections 4 and 6 of Article 3 of the city charter, changing term start times and vice mayor election timing.

Approved a resolution to hold a special election for adopting the ordinance changing terms for mayor and commissioners and the time of election for the vice mayor.

Awarded the bid to CCG LLC for $1,696,850, including the base bid and an alternate for concrete, for improvements at the Expo Center parking lot.

Sales Tax Revenue Note Series 2011 A and B

Issuance of sales tax revenue note series 2011 A (tax-exempt) for $1,480,000 and series 2011 B (taxable) for $2,365,000 to Chase for capital improvements and refinancing.

Sales Tax Revenue Note Series 2011 B (Taxable)

Issuance of sales tax revenue note series 2011 B (taxable) for capital improvements and refinancing.

OG&E Lighting Proposal

Proposal for materials and installation of 26 decorative street lights on Macarthur from Leo to Kickapoo, with ongoing electricity charges.

OG&E Lighting Proposal (Monthly Charge)

Monthly charge for electricity for the new decorative street lights.

Water/Sewer Master Plan Negotiation

Authorization for staff to negotiate a scope of services and price with Smith Roberts Baldi & Company LLC for a comprehensive Water/Sewer Master Plan.

City Excise Tax (Sales Tax)

A proposed one-half of one percent city excise tax for 10 years, designated for capital improvements, including approximately $2.5 million for the Expo Center and $19 million for a regional park, subject to voter approval.

General Obligation Bonds (Article 10 Section 27)

Proposed bond issuance for pool facilities at Woodland Veterans Park, public safety communication systems, and street improvements, subject to voter approval.

General Obligation Limited Tax Bonds (Article 10 Section 35)

Proposed bond issuance for economic development programs, sidewalk construction, and neighborhood redevelopment programs, subject to voter approval.

Playground Unit for Dean Weigant Park

Bids received for replacing old playground equipment, with a budgeted amount of $120,000.

Truck Mounted CCTV Inspection System

Bids received for a sewer camera system, with a budgeted amount of $175,000.

Expo Parking Lot Improvement (Base Bid and Alternate)

Awarded bid to CCG LLC for base bid and alternate concrete work for improvements at the Expo Center parking lot.

Consider recess of Board of City Commissioners to convene Shawnee Municipal Authority

Motion to recess the Board of City Commissioners to convene the Shawnee Municipal Authority.

Consider and take action with respect to a resolution authorizing the Shawnee Municipal Authority to issue its sales tax revenue note series 2011 A and 2011 B

Discussion on issuing sales tax revenue notes for $1,885,000 (tax-exempt) and $1,960,000 (taxable), with an alternative for $2,365,000 on the taxable portion, waiving competitive bidding.

Consider reconvening Board of City Commissioners

Motion to reconvene the Board of City Commissioners.

Consider approval of consent agenda

Approval of the consent agenda, excluding item 4F.

Consider approval of staff to negotiate with Smith Roberts Baldi & Company LLC for Water/Sewer Master Plan

Authorization for staff to negotiate a scope of services and price for a comprehensive Water/Sewer Master Plan.

Citizens participation

Opportunity for citizens to address the commission on various topics.

City Manager presentation of Oklahoma Municipal League certificates to employees with 25 or more years of service

Recognition of long-serving city employees.

Consider lighting proposal from OG&E to provide decorative lights on Macarthur from Kickapoo to Leo

Proposal for installation of 26 decorative street lights, including materials and installation, with a monthly electricity charge.

Discussion and consideration concerning business licensing

Discussion on implementing a general business license requirement to ensure sales tax collection and code compliance.

Discussion and consideration creating a three-member commission committee to work with staff in examining economic development and tourism options

Discussion on forming a committee to review economic development and tourism strategies, including the makeup of SEDF and the Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Consider and take action with respect to an ordinance of the City of Shawnee, Oklahoma, relating to the imposition of a city excise tax (sales tax) of one-half of one percent

Ordinance for a 0.5% sales tax for 10 years, designated for capital improvements including the Expo Center and a regional park, contingent on voter approval.

Consider and take action with respect to an ordinance authorizing the calling and holding of a special election in the City of Shawnee, Oklahoma, on February 14, 2012

Ordinance to call a special election for five propositions: the 0.5% sales tax, general obligation bonds for pool/safety/streets ($19M), and economic/community development bonds ($7M).

Consider and take action with respect to a resolution approving the endurance of indebtedness by the Shawnee Municipal Authority

Revisiting SMA Item 1, approving the issuance of sales tax revenue notes with amended amounts.

An ordinance related to terms of city commissioners and election of the vice mayor amending section 4 and section 6 of article 3 of the charter of the City of Shawnee, Oklahoma

Ordinance to amend sections 4 and 6 of Article 3 of the city charter, changing term start times and vice mayor election timing.

A resolution calling and providing for the holding of a special election in the City of Shawnee, Oklahoma, for the purpose of adopting an ordinance changing the time for the beginning of terms for the mayor and commissioners and for the time of election of the vice mayor

Resolution to hold a special election for adopting the ordinance changing terms for mayor and commissioners and the time of election for the vice mayor.

Consider bids a playground unit for Dean Weigant Park

Review of bids for the replacement of large playground equipment at Dean Weigant Park.

Truck mounted CCTV multi-conductor inspection system

Review of bids for a truck-mounted CCTV system for sewer line inspections.

Expo parking lot improvement cos pw dash 11-04

Review and award of bids for the Expo parking lot improvements, including base bid and alternate concrete work.

New business

Opportunity to introduce new business items.

Administrative reports

City Manager's administrative reports.

Commissioners comments

Opportunity for commissioners to provide comments.

Consider approval of consent agenda (SMA)

Approval of the Shawnee Municipal Authority consent agenda.

New business (SMA)

Setting a special meeting for the Shawnee Municipal Authority to finalize the sales tax revenue notes.

Consider approval of consent agenda (SAA)

Approval of the Shawnee Airport Authority consent agenda.

Administrative reports (SAA)

Shawnee Airport Authority administrative reports.