Meeting Summary
The City Commission approved a contract with IAFF Local 206, authorized staff to proceed with an annexation request for North Rock Creek School, and accepted public improvements for the Shawnee transfer station. The sales tax report indicated a decrease from the previous year, though overall revenues remained on target due to other income. Several significant project bids, including for screw pumps, a bridge rehabilitation, and runway improvements, were deferred for further review and grant finalization.
Key Decisions & Votes
Approval of Agenda
01:10The meeting agenda was approved.
Approval of Consent Agenda
01:30The consent agenda was approved after a brief discussion regarding the date of trick-or-treat.
North Rock Creek School Annexation
14:40Staff was authorized to proceed with notice and hearing requirements for the annexation request by North Rock Creek School for a new middle school and gymnasium.
Shawnee Transfer Station Public Improvements
16:00The acceptance of public improvements for the Platt of Shawnee transfer station was approved, and the maintenance bond was placed into effect.
IAFF Local 206 Contract
16:40A contract with IAFF Local 206 for fiscal year 2011-2012 was approved, including restored step increases, a 3% COLA, and revised trade time rules.
Upcoming Community Events
Constitution Week
Proclaimed by Mayor Linda Peterson.
Boo on Bell
Scheduled to promote local businesses.
Financial Matters
Sales Tax Report
Sales tax was down $60,000 (4.27%) compared to last year, and 2.4% year-to-date budget. Other revenues, like OG&E, exceeded budget, keeping overall revenues on target.
Refurbished Screw Pumps Bids
Bids were received for refurbishing screw pumps at the North Side Wastewater Plant, with the lowest bid at $171,700. The item was deferred for further review.
Lake Road Bridge Rehabilitation Project
The project bid was significantly higher than the estimate. Staff identified $73,000 in items for potential elimination, bringing the low bid to $556,000. The item was deferred to re-evaluate the low bidder and discuss change orders.
Rehabilitate Runway 17-35
FAA and OAC grants for the project were finalized, and the item was deferred to the next meeting for bid award.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Consider bids for refurbished screw pumps (Contract #COS SMA-12-01)
- Lake Road Bridge Rehabilitation project award (Contract #COS-PW-11-03)
- Rehabilitate Runway 17-35 grade safety and construction connecting taxiway (AIP Project 3-40-0088-015-2011)
Watch For
- Joint meeting with Expo board and County Commissioners to discuss funding options for capital improvement plan (Sept 26 or Oct 10)
- Discussion on potential small bond issue for Expo parking lot and RV projects before February election
- Expo parking lot design completion and authorization to advertise for bids (October 17th meeting)
Announcements
- Mayor Linda Peterson proclaimed September 17th through 23rd, 2011, as Constitution Week.
Agenda Summary
Item 1
Consider approval of agenda.
Item 2
Consider approval of consent agenda.
Item 3
Citizens participation.
Item 4
Mayor's Proclamation Constitution week September 17th through the 23rd 2011.
Item 5
Presentation by Peggy Johnson coordinator for the Continuum of Care sub-region on the official homeless count taken in August 2011.
Item 6
Annexation request by North Rock Creek School for purposes of construction of new middle school and gymnasium and authorized staff to proceed with notice and hearing requirements.
Item 7
Consider acceptance of public improvements for the Platt of Shawnee transfer station and place maintenance Bond into effect.
Item 8
Consider a contract with the IAFF Local 206 for fiscal year 2011-2012.
Item 9
Acknowledge sales tax report received September 2011.
Item 10A
Consider bids for refurbished screw pumps contract number COS SMA-12-01.
Item 10B
Lake Road Bridge Rehabilitation project contract number COS-PW-11-03 award.
Item 10C
Rehabilitate Runway 17-35 grade safety and construction connecting taxiway AIP project 3-40-0088-015-2011 contract number COS PW-11-01.
Item 11
New business.
Item 12
Administrator reports.