Meeting Summary
Announcements
- Expo Board Reception for Art Jackman: A reception honoring Art Jackman for his 12 years of community service will be held on 📅 Thursday at noon at the conference center.
- Poly Cart Rollout: Poly cart placement will begin by 📅 Monday, July 23rd. Automated trash pickup is targeted to begin on 📅 August 1st. Flyers with information are being sent with water bills, and details are available on Channel 30 and the city's website.
- FEMA Disaster Recovery Center: A Disaster Recovery Center will open in Shawnee later this week to assist individuals and families affected by the recent flooding. The number to contact FEMA is 1-800-621-3362.
- City Manager Performance Review: Forms for the City Manager's annual job performance review will be distributed, with an executive session for review scheduled for 📅 August 20th.
- Oklahoma Comprehensive Water Plan Listening Session: A regional listening session for the Oklahoma Comprehensive Water Plan will be held on 📅 Tuesday, August 7th, at 6:30 PM at the Vo-Tech Seminar Center. Citizens are encouraged to attend. More information is available at okwaterplan.info.
- International Dinner: The International Dinner will take place on 📅 Saturday, July 21st, at 6:30 PM at St. Benedict's. Contact Ann Davis for tickets.
- Ward 6 Vacancy: The declaration of a vacancy for Ward 6 will be on the agenda for the next meeting, followed by advertising and an interview process, likely in September.
Key Decisions & Votes
- Agenda Approval: The agenda was ✅ Approved with the addition of an executive session.
- Consent Agenda Approval: The consent agenda was ✅ Approved, with item 2B pulled for separate discussion.
- Budget Amendments (Item 2B): Budget amendments for the SMA, Street Improvement Fund, and J-Fund were ✅ Approved with corrections to the template error and an understanding that a specific SMA adjustment would be approved at the next meeting.
- Resolution of Appreciation for Wayne Crawl: Resolution No. 6307, appreciating Wayne Crawl for 25 years of loyal service to the City of Shawnee, was ✅ Approved.
- Rezoning 39300 West Macarthur: An ordinance to rezone property at 39300 West Macarthur from RE (Rural Estates) to C3 (Automotive and Commercial Recreation District) for a storage facility was ✅ Approved. A sight-proof fence will be required.
- Rezoning 4355 North Harrison: An ordinance to rezone property at 4355 North Harrison from A1 (Agricultural District) to C3 (Automotive and Commercial Recreation District) for retail use was ✅ Approved.
- Rezoning Trune Circle Property: An ordinance to rezone property on Trune Circle from PUD (Planned Unit Development) based on R1 (Single Family Residential) to PUD based on R1 with higher density for single-family homes (age-restricted 55+) was ✅ Approved, with the requirement of a sidewalk along Brian Street.
- Rezoning 33908 Belter Road: An ordinance to rezone property at 33908 Belter Road from A1 (Agricultural District) and C3 (Automotive and Commercial Recreation District) to RE (Rural Estates) for a single-family residence was ✅ Approved.
- Executive Session: A motion to enter executive session to discuss negotiations with the International Union of Police Associations Local #3 for FY 07-08 was ✅ Approved.
- Police Union Contract Negotiations: Following the executive session, a motion to roll over the expired contract for the Police Association, freezing wages at the June 30, 2007 rate and not recognizing Article 30, was ✅ Approved.
- Wayne Crawl Handgun Exception: A resolution approving an exception to City policy to allow Wayne Crawl to keep his handgun upon retirement was ✅ Approved.
- James Huckabee Property (403 South Minnesota): A motion to affirm the condemnation order for the property at 403 South Minnesota, which was deemed a public nuisance with no significant progress made by the incarcerated owner, was ✅ Approved.
- Returned Check Fee Ordinance: An ordinance establishing a $35 fee in Shawnee Municipal Court for checks returned with payment denied for any reason was ✅ Approved.
- West Watkins Contract Representatives: A motion to appoint the City Manager, Commissioner Linda Prater, and Commissioner Pam O'Neal as Shawnee City representatives to evaluate the West Watkins contract with the City of Tecumseh, with the Mayor serving as an alternate, was ✅ Approved.
- Gordon Cooper Drive Waterline Bids: The bid from Key Utility Contractors for $256,800 for the replacement of a 12-inch waterline on Gordon Cooper Drive was ✅ Approved. The additional $68,000 needed beyond the budgeted amount will come from future water plant funds.
Financial Matters 💰
- Budget Amendments: Item 2B involved budget amendments for the SMA, Street Improvement Fund, and J-Fund. These were approved with corrections.
- Gordon Cooper Drive Waterline: The project to replace the 12-inch waterline on Gordon Cooper Drive was approved for $256,800, exceeding the $188,000 budget. The difference of $68,000 will be reallocated from funds planned for the water plant.
- Sports Complex Grant: The city will be awarded a $200,000 matching grant for the Sports Complex, which will be used for infrastructure development.
Public Comments
- Citizens Participation: No citizens came forward to speak during the designated public participation period.
- Rezoning Discussions:
- McArthur Street Storage LLC: The applicant, Play Needs, spoke in favor of the rezoning, highlighting the need for storage facilities, including climate-controlled units, and the project's role as an extension of an existing facility.
- OBO Highlands LLC (Trune Circle): The developer, Mr. Tomlinson, addressed concerns regarding the innovative age-restricted (55+) housing concept, common area maintenance, and a unique financing option with a lifetime guarantee on the homes.
- Social Host Ordinance Discussion: Jan Tipton from Gateway presented data on underage drinking among Shawnee youth and discussed the "Minor Detail" program, which allows anonymous reporting of social host violations.
- Veterans Memorial Park Discussion: Mr. Smith and Mr. Borman, representing local veterans' groups, passionately advocated for the Veterans Memorial Park at Woodland Park. They discussed the proposed design, funding through grants and brick sales, and the significance of honoring veterans.
Agenda Summary Table
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