Meeting Summary
Public Comments
- Vice Mayor James Herod (speaking as a citizen): Expressed gratitude to all candidates, the current and past commissions, and city staff for their hard work. Reflected on his 20 years of service, having worked with four mayors and hired four city managers. Congratulated Mayor-elect Bolt and offered his continued support and assistance.
- Glen Peck (18 Comanche Circle): Congratulated new and departing commissioners. Highlighted significant challenges facing the new commission, including the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on sales tax revenue and an impending forensic audit. Suggested holding "listening sessions" in various venues across the city to gather citizen feedback.
- Robert Kyle (Tucker): Encouraged both incoming and outgoing commissioners to remain connected with the community, mentioning the "What's Happening in Shawnee Oklahoma" Facebook group as a platform for civil conversation.
Key Decisions & Votes
- Approval of Minutes:
- City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes (June 15, 2020): ✅ Approved (7-0 vote).
- Shawnee Airport Authority Minutes (June 15, 2020): ✅ Approved (7-0 vote).
- Shawnee Municipal Authority Minutes (June 15, 2020): ✅ Approved (7-0 vote).
- Resolutions of Appreciation for Outgoing Members:
- Resolution of Appreciation for Mayor Richard Finley: ✅ Approved (6-0 vote, 1 abstention).
- Resolution of Appreciation for Commissioner Ron Gilliam Senior (Ward 2): ✅ Approved (7-0 vote).
- Resolution of Appreciation for Vice Mayor James Herod (Ward 3): ✅ Approved (6-0 vote, 1 abstention).
- Appointment of Vice Mayor:
- Commissioner Darrin Rutherford was appointed as the new Vice Mayor. ✅ Approved (5-0 vote, 1 abstention).
- Consent Agenda:
- Remainder of Consent Agenda (excluding items 10A and 10D): ✅ Approved (6-0 vote).
- Consent Agenda Item 10D (Clarification of Planning Commission Appointments): Ratified the mayoral appointments of Miss Loftus Walton and Miss Engels to the Planning Commission for a three-year term, correcting a previous agenda item that incorrectly stated a four-year term. ✅ Approved (6-0 vote).
- Consent Agenda Item 10A (Unspecified item): Deferred to a future Commission meeting for city manager review. ✅ Approved (6-0 vote).
- Rezoning Ordinance for 419 North Beard Avenue (Case P 10-20):
- Following a public hearing, an ordinance to rezone the property from C4 (Central Business District) to R1 (Single-Family Residential District) was considered. The applicant's representative and potential buyer spoke in favor, noting the property had been unsuccessfully marketed as office space and would be converted to a residential rental.
- The ordinance was approved, allowing the property to be rezoned. ✅ Approved (6-0 vote).
Financial Matters 💰
- City Commission Year-End Budget Amendments (FY 2019-2020): Final year-end cleanup amendments to adjust for various discrepancies. ✅ Approved (6-0 vote).
- Shawnee Airport Authority Year-End Budget Amendment (FY 2019-2020, Fund 511): Reconciling transfers from Capital Improvement Fund and Street Improvement Fund. ✅ Approved (6-0 vote).
- Shawnee Municipal Authority Year-End Budget Amendment (FY 2019-2020, Fund 501): Adjustments for year-end differences, covering the contract with Wall Engineering, increasing funds for chemical purchases, and moving funding for the Vance meter infrastructure AMI project to the upcoming fiscal year. ✅ Approved (6-0 vote).
Agenda Summary Table
| Agenda Item | Description | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Citizens Participation | Public comments from citizens regarding city affairs and challenges. | Discussion |
| Consider approval of the minutes from June 15th 2020 regular meeting | Approval of previous City Commission meeting minutes. | ✅ Approved |
| Consider approval of the minutes (Shawnee Airport Authority) | Approval of previous Shawnee Airport Authority meeting minutes. | ✅ Approved |
| Consider approval of the minutes of the June 15th meeting (Shawnee Municipal Authority) | Approval of previous Shawnee Municipal Authority meeting minutes. | ✅ Approved |
| Consider a resolution of appreciation to Richard Finley, Mayor | Resolution recognizing the outstanding service of outgoing Mayor Richard Finley. | ✅ Approved |
| Consider a resolution of appreciation to Ron Gilliam Senior, Commissioner Ward 2 | Resolution recognizing the outstanding service of outgoing Commissioner Ron Gilliam Senior. | ✅ Approved |
| Consider resolution of appreciation to Vice Mayor James Herod, Commissioner Ward 3 | Resolution recognizing the outstanding service of outgoing Vice Mayor James Herod. | ✅ Approved |
| Presentation of the resolution of appreciation and plaques to the aforesaid people | Ceremonial presentation to outgoing Mayor Finley, Commissioner Gilliam, and Vice Mayor Herod. | Presentation |
| Swearing-in of Mayor Ed Bolt, Ward 2 Commissioner Bob Weaver, Ward 3 Commissioner Travis Flood, and Ward 4 Commissioner Darrin Rutherford | Ceremonial swearing-in of newly elected and re-elected officials. | Sworn In |
| Commission appointment of a Vice Mayor | Appointment of a new Vice Mayor for the City Commission. | ✅ Approved (Darrin Rutherford appointed) |
| Consider approval of consent agenda | Approval of routine items on the consent agenda. | ✅ Approved (remainder) |
| Consent Agenda Item 10D: Clarifying Planning Commission Appointments | Ratification of mayoral appointments for Miss Loftus Walton and Miss Engels to the Planning Commission for a three-year term. | ✅ Approved (term clarified) |
| Consent Agenda Item 10A | Unspecified item pulled from the consent agenda. | ➡️ Deferred |
| Consideration of year-end budget amendments for fiscal year 2019-2020 | Final adjustments and cleanup for the City Commission's budget. | ✅ Approved |
| Public hearing and consideration of an ordinance to rezone property located at 419 North Beard Avenue (Case P 10-20) | Public hearing and vote on rezoning 0.16 acres from C4 (Central Business District) to R1 (Single-Family Residential District). | ✅ Approved (rezoned to R1) |
| New Business (City Commission) | Discussion of any new items not on the agenda. | No New Business |
| Commissioners Comments | Opportunity for commissioners to share thoughts and updates. | Discussion |
| Consideration of year-end budget amendment for fiscal year 2019-2020 for Shawnee Airport Authority fund 511 | Final adjustments and cleanup for the Airport Authority's budget. | ✅ Approved |
| New Business (Shawnee Airport Authority) | Discussion of any new items not on the agenda for the Airport Authority. | No New Business |
| Consideration of year-end amendment for fiscal year 2019-2020 for Shawnee Municipal Authority fund 501 | Final adjustments and cleanup for the Municipal Authority's budget. | ✅ Approved |
| New Business (Shawnee Municipal Authority) | Discussion of any new items not on the agenda for the Municipal Authority. | No New Business |