The Board of City Commissioners of the City of Shawnee, County of Pottawatomie, State of Oklahoma, met in Regular Session in the Commission Chambers at City Hall, 9th and Broadway, Shawnee, Oklahoma, Tuesday, September 3, 2002 at 7:30 p.m., pursuant to notice duly posted as prescribed by law. Mayor Harden presided and called the meeting to order. Upon roll call, the following members were in attendance.
Chris Harden
Mayor
Tom Claybrook Robert M. Pettyjohn
Commissioner Ward 1 Commissioner Ward 2
James Harrod Bob Weaver
Commissioner Ward 3 Commissioner Ward 4
Linda Peterson Bob Downing
Commissioner Ward 5 Commissioner Ward 6-Vice Mayor
INVOCATION Emmett Hazelwood
Unity Hospital, Volunteer Chaplain
FLAG SALUTE Mayor Harden
AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Consider Approval of Consent Agenda.
a. Minutes of August 19, 2002 meeting
b. Budget Amendments in Capital Improvement Fund, Shawnee Airport Authority Fund and Gifts & Contributions Fund
c. Transfer of Appropriations in General Fund
d. Acknowledge the following report and minutes:
* Civic and Cultural Development Authority minutes from
the July 18, 2002 meeting
* Shawnee Urban Renewal Authority minutes from the August 6, 2002 meeting
* Shawnee Community Center report for the month of July, 2002
e. Lakesite Leases:
Transfer:
Lot B, Eckel Tract
To: Michael & Molly Leatherwood
1630 N. Beard
Shawnee, OK 74801
From: Marian Low Brooks
Personal Representative of the Estate of Catherine Outland
P.O. Box 233
Shawnee, OK 74801
f. Approve out-of-state travel for Officer Jon Arnett to attend tactical team training in Larned, Kansas, September 10-13, 2002.
g. Approve out-of state travel for Fire Chief Jerry Bower to travel to Washington, D.C. to meet with F.E.M.A. Director, Joe Allbaugh, U.S. Fire Administrator, David Paulson and Oklahoma congressional delegation, September 24-27, 2002.
h. Authorize staff to apply for annual Emergency Management sub-grant.
i. Approve appointment of Terry Compton as O.M.R.F. authorized agent to replace Jim Wilsie.
A motion was made by Commissioner Harrod, seconded by Commissioner Weaver, that Agenda Item No. 1 (a-i), inclusive, be approved as presented. Motion carried.
AYE: Harrod, Weaver, Peterson, Downing, Claybrook, Pettyjohn, Harden
NAY: None
AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Mayor’s Proclamation.
Mayor Harden issued the following proclamation:
“Always Remember 9-11 Day”
September 11, 2002
(accepted by Conny Clay and Jerry Bower)
Mr. Jerry Bower stated he appreciated being a public servant and emergency worker and thanked the Commission for their recognition.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Consider appeal of Clarence E. Johnson concerning decision of Administrative Hearing Officer to condemn property located at 530 N. Pennsylvania.
Mr. Mike Southard, Community Development Director, advised that the property owner Clarence E. Johnson was appealing the Administrative Order to raze and remove the house located at 530 South Pennsylvania. The Hearing Officer condemned the property and ordered that a demolition permit be obtained prior to September 12th and the lots cleared prior to November 29th.
The property owner finally obtained a permit in February, 2002, but as of July, little had been completed and the work was done improperly without inspections. A power-point presentation was shown by Mike Southard to illustrate the problems with the repairs being done.
The property owner, Clarence E. Johnson, addressed the Commission and stated that he would be willing to complete the requirements of the City in a manner consistent with the City Code. He requested 90 days in which to complete the work required by the City.
A motion was made by Commissioner Weaver, seconded by Vice Mayor Downing, to grant Mr. Johnson an additional ninety (90) days to meet the City’s requirements regarding condemned property at 530 North Pennsylvania. Motion carried.
AYE: Weaver, Downing, Claybrook, Pettyjohn, Harrod, Harden, Peterson
NAY: None
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Consider directing staff to order demolition of property located at 611 S. Philadelphia.
Mike Southard, Community Development Director, advised the Commission that on June 3, 2002 the owner of this property appeared and requested additional time to remodel this property. At that time, the Commission granted an additional 90 days. A building permit was obtained by the property owner, but no work was ever done on the house.
A motion was made by Commissioner Pettyjohn, seconded by Commissioner Peterson, to proceed with the demolition order on property at 611 South Philadelphia. Motion carried.
AYE: Pettyjohn, Peterson, Downing, Claybrook, Harrod, Harden
NAY: Weaver
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Consider directing staff to begin developing the Regional Park Master Plan for the Old Airport site located at Kickapoo and Hazel Dell Road.
A power-point presentation was shown by Mike Southard showing an architect’s rendering of the Regional Park. Mr. Southard indicated that the final plan may not be configured as shown.
Commissioner Peterson stated she had concerns about the previous use of the property and asked if core samples had been taken. Mr. Southard indicated that they would be prior to any work being done. Commissioner Harrod stated his concern about the location being too far out of town.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Downing, seconded by Commissioner Pettyjohn, to approve developing the Regional Park Master Plan for the Old Airport site located at Kickapoo and Hazel Dell Road. Motion carried.
AYE: Downing, Pettyjohn, Harden, Weaver, Peterson, Claybrook
NAY: Harrod
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Consider approval of an agreement between Shawnee Municipal Authority and Oklahoma Municipal Services Corporation to provide wireless broadband internet services.
Emergency Management Director Don Lynch explained to the Commission the agreement for broadband wireless internet service with Oklahoma Municipal League (OML).
Mr. Lynch met with Danny George of OML and Terry Prickett of CSSI, Inc. a company partnering with OML concerning providing broadband internet technology and equipment via wireless transmitters. OML is interested in signing an agreement with the City of Shawnee for space on the City’s water towers so that the transmitter equipment can be installed.
Mr. Danny George appeared before the Commission and through a power-point presentation explained the concept of wireless broadband internet services.
Mr. George stated that this service would provide citizens and businesses in Shawnee more efficient and reliable internet services. He further explained that each water tower transmitter would have a 7.5 mile range and the City of Shawnee should be fully covered using its existing towers. It was determined the City would get 5% of the gross receipts collected.
It was noted that the City Attorney would like some changes to the written agreement presented by O.M.L. and therefore, the Commission would not be considering the agreement at this time.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Downing, seconded by Commissioner Harrod, to approve the concept of the Shawnee Municipal Authority contracting with Oklahoma Municipal League to provide wireless broadband internet service with the written contract to be worked out between the parties and presented to the Commission at a later date. Motion carried.
AYE: Downing, Harrod, Harden, Weaver, Peterson, Claybrook, Pettyjohn
NYA: None
AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Authorize City Attorney to contract for purchase of property on Wayne Street for park.
Public Works Director James Cole explained that the purchase of this property would allow improved access to Kidspace Park and would also open up Wayne Street. Mr. Cole stated that the appraised value of the 7-1/4 acres of property was $58,500.00.
A motion was made by Commissioner Weaver, seconded by Commissioner Peterson, to authorize the City Attorney to contract for purchase of property on Wayne Street in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00. Motion carried.
AYE: Weaver, Peterson, Downing, Claybrook, Pettyjohn, Harrod, Harden
NAY: None
AGENDA ITEM NO. 8: New Business. (Any matter not known about or which could not have been reasonably foreseen prior to the time of posting agenda)
There was no New Business to be considered.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 9: Administrative Reports.
City Attorney John Canavan advised that the new recodified City codes would go into effect on September 4, 2002.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 10: Citizens Participation. (A five minute limit per person) (A fifteen minute limit per topic)
Mr. Scott Warren, Shawnee Soccer Association, thanked the City and stated he was looking forward to working with the City on the Regional Park at the North Airport Property site.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 11: Commissioners’ Comments.
Under Commissioners’ Comments, Commissioner Weaver requested an answer soon concerning the building of restrooms at Kidspace Park.
Commissioner Weaver also asked if the City had received any feedback from the County concerning their participation in building the Wal-Mart access road.
City manager Terry Powell stated that the County Commissioners had asked to wait until after county elections were over to consider this item.
Mr. Powell said that he had contacted them today, but that one of the commissioners was having some health concerns and was not available to discuss the issue.
Mayor Harden wanted to thank Robert Rimer and the Fire Department for taking care of the bird situation downtown.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 12: Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the meeting, a motion was made by Commissioner Pettyjohn, seconded by Commissioner Harrod, that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. (9:00 p.m.)
AYE: Pettyjohn, Harrod, Harden, Weaver, Peterson, Downing, Claybrook
NAY: None
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MAYOR
(SEAL)
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
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