Meeting Summary
The Shawnee City Council approved several key items, including rezoning requests, the preliminary plat for the Rolling Hills Edition, and an agreement for state-funded environmental cleanup on Independent Street. The council also voted to apply for a Certified Healthy Community Grant, which could provide significant funding. While October sales tax receipts were down, other revenues kept the city's budget on target.
Key Decisions & Votes
Rezoning 422 West Rosa
14:40An ordinance was approved to rezone property at 422 West Rosa from R1 single-family residential to C1 neighborhood commercial, despite public concerns about potential drainage issues.
Rolling Hills Edition Preliminary Plat
18:20The preliminary plat for the Rolling Hills Edition at 111 North Bryan was approved with three conditions, including the development of a common area with a community storm shelter and walking trails.
Annexation of 6.47 Acres
20:20An ordinance was approved to annex 6.47 acres into the city limits, as requested by North Rock Creek School.
Certified Healthy Community Grant Application
31:05The city approved the application for a Certified Healthy Community Grant, with James Bryce designated to submit the application, potentially securing up to $60,000 in funding.
Independent Street Environmental Cleanup Agreement
38:35An agreement was approved with Oklahoma Environmental Inc. for the mitigation and cleanup of fuel contamination on Independent Street, funded entirely by the state's Indemnity Fund.
City Workers Compensation Leave Policy Update
43:30A staff recommendation to update the city's workers compensation leave policy for non-union employees was approved, extending the leave limit from 3 to 14 days to comply with state laws.
Nuisance Abatement Services Contract
51:45The contract for cutting and mowing of weeds and cleanup of trash/debris for nuisance abatement services was awarded to G&G Services, the sole and historical bidder, at reasonable prices.
Upcoming Community Events
Boo on Bell Day
Events include Friday night carriage rides and activities at the Ritz Theater, a Boo Rod car show, pet, kids, and family costume contests, dancers, live entertainment, and food.
Fly-in event
Held at the airport, it was a successful event with an estimated 2000+ attendees and over 50 planes, serving as a fundraiser for the Rotary.
Financial Matters
Sales Tax Report (October 2011)
Sales tax receipts were down approximately $77,000 compared to last year, totaling $1,309,000. The city is down 3.47% or $195,000 compared to the budget, though other revenues are higher than anticipated, keeping the budget on target.
South Safe Routes to School Infrastructure Projects (COS PW-11-02)
The project has a budget of $92,000, with $62,000 funded by an ODOT Grant and $30,000 from city funds.
Public Comments
One resident, Lawrence Brooks, spoke regarding the rezoning of 422 West Rosa, expressing concern that the proposed parking lot would worsen existing drainage and flooding issues on his adjacent property.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Rezoning property at 1900 South Gordon Cooper Drive (case p11-11) was deferred to the November 7th meeting.
- Bids for tapping machine valve insertion equipment were deferred to the next meeting.
- Bids for biosolids land application apparatus were deferred to the next meeting.
- Bids for South Safe Routes to School infrastructure projects (COS PW-11-02) were deferred to the next meeting.
Deadlines
- Certified Healthy Communities Grant applications are due November 1st.
Watch For
- Notification regarding Certified Healthy Community designation is expected in December.
Announcements
- Mayor's Proclamation of October 29, 2011, as Boo on Bell Day, highlighting the 12th annual event's family-friendly activities.
- A successful 'Fly-in' event was held this past weekend, attracting over 2000 attendees and 50+ planes, serving as a successful fundraiser for the Rotary.
- Thanks were extended to the Parks Department and Lowe's for their work and improvements at Kids Space Park, including the spreading of mulch.
Agenda Summary
1
Consider approval of agenda.
2
Consider approval of consent agenda.
3
Citizens participation.
4
Mayor's Proclamation Boo on Bell day October 29, 2011.
5
Public hearing and considering ordinance rezoning property located at 1900 South Gordon Cooper Drive from A1 agricultural to C3 Automotive commercial and Recreation case number p11-11 applicant react EMS.
6
Public hearing and considering ordinance rezoning property located at 422 West Rosa from R1 single family residential to C1 neighborhood commercial case number p12-11 applicant Chris Sylvia.
7
Consider approval of Rolling Hills Edition preliminary plant located at 111 North Bryan case number so9-11 applicant absentee Shawnee Housing Authority.
8
Public hearing and considering ordinance annexing 6.47 acres into the city applicant North Rock Creek School.
9
Presentation from Amy Dunn of Gateway regarding a certified healthy Community Grant.
10
Consider approval of certified healthy Community Grant application.
11
Consider agreement between the city of Shawnee and Oklahoma environmental Inc for doing mitigation and cleanup work for the Oklahoma Corporation Commission on Independent Street just west of Center Street.
12
Acknowledge sales tax report received October 2011.
13
Consideration and action on staff recommendation to update city workers compensation leave policy non-union employees only.
14a
Consider bids a tapping machine valve insertion equipment.
14b
Biosolids land application apparatus.
14c
South safe routes to school infrastructure projects cos pw-11-02.
14d
Cutting and mowing of Frank weeds and cleanup of trash and or debris.
15
New business.
16
Administrative reports.
17
Commissioners comments.
18
Adjourn.