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| Date: 7/17/2000 | Board: City Commission | DocumentType: Minutes | Web Posted: 8/21/2000 11:59:00 AM |
BOARD OF CITY COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS
JULY 17, 2000 AT 7:30 P. M.
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, Monday, July 17, 2000 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 Steven Blair
Commissioner Ward 3 Commissioner Ward 4
Brad Roach Bob Downing
Commissioner Ward 5 Commissioner Ward 6-Vice Mayor
INVOCATION Father Percy Jerkins Emmanuel Episcopal Church
FLAG SALUTE Mayor Harden
AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Consider Approval of Consent Agenda.
a. Minutes of June 25 and July 3, 2000 meetings
b. Acknowledge the following reports and minutes:
* Treasurer Report for the City of Shawnee Sales Tax Receipts for the month of June 2000
* Building Inspector Report for the month of June 2000
* Utility Division Report for the month of June 2000
* City Clerk Report for the month of June 2000
* Police report for the month of June 2000
* Shawnee Community Center Report for the month of June 2000 and Quarterly Report for April, May and June 2000
* Traffic and Transportation Commission minutes of March 28, 2000 meeting
* Planning Commission minutes of June 21, 2000 meeting
* Shawnee Public Library Board minutes of April 11, 2000 meeting
* Airport Advisory Board minutes of April 19, 2000 meeting
* Shawnee Urban Renewal Authority minutes of June 20, 2000 meeting
* Sisters Cities Council minutes of June 20, 2000 meeting
c. Lakesite Lease Renewals:
Lot 5/5A, N. School Tract Lot 13, N. School Tract
Stanford Pendleton William & Frances Tullis
4820 S. Hudson 19 Ingram Road
Oklahoma City, OK 73109 Shawnee, OK 74801
Lot 7 S. School Tract
Shawnee Rifle & Pistol Club
224 W. 35th
Shawnee, OK 74804
d. Recommendations from the Traffic and Transportation Commission meeting of June 27, 2000
1) Response from city staff and Oklahoma Department of Transportation regarding changing from parallel to angle parking on Beard Street between Main and 9th Streets.
Recommendation: To accept the recommendation of O.D.O.T to not change parking on Beard Street.
2) Letter from city staff and Oklahoma Department of Transportation regarding Westech Road signal project.
Recommendation: To cooperate fully in the installment of signal lights at Westech Road and Highway 18.
3) Consider request from Mr. Ruben Horseman, 324 South Park, requesting a 4-way stop sign on Oakland and Park streets due to speeders, also requests speed limit sign.
Recommendation: Stop sign is currently stopping traffic on Park Street, staff recommends reversing the stop signs to stop traffic on Oakland Street.
4) Consider request from Representative Robert Weaver, Shawnee, for “No Parking on Both Sides” sign for 1600 Block of East 10th Street.
Recommendation: To defer request until the next scheduled meeting to allow time for a “No Parking” survey to be conducted.
5) Consider a request from staff to install “No Parking” signs on Union Street on the east side from 9th Street intersection to 160 feet north and also to add one “5 Minute Loading Zone” sign.
Recommendation: To approve request to eliminate parking on the east side of Union Street from 9th Street intersection to 160 feet north and to add one “5 Minute Loading Zone” sign.
6) Consider a request from Mr. Garner, 1301 North Draper, for a “No Parking” sign in the 1200 Block of North Draper (East and West sides) and the 1200 Block of East Wallace (North and South sides).
Recommendation: To defer request until the next scheduled meeting to allow time for a “No Parking” survey to be conducted.
e. Approve resolutions of appreciation to Dale E. Rider for 25 years of service and Tony W. Steward for 12 years of service upon their retirement from the Shawnee Fire Department.
f. Approve rescinding lump sum retirement previously approved for Marion Lee McKey, Jr. due to reinstatement of employment.
g. Approve renewal of membership with COEDD and letter of support.
A motion was made by Commissioner Harrod, seconded by Vice Mayor Downing, to approve Consent Agenda Item No. 1 (a-g), inclusive. Motion carried.
AYE: Harrod, Downing, Claybrook, Pettyjohn, Harden, Blair, Roach
NAY: None
AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Mayor’s Presentations:
Mr. James P. Stoddard IV, Manager of Operations & Training for the Oklahoma Regional Community Policing Institute presented Police Chief Henry Land and Detective Jennifer Thomas the Oklahoma Community Policing Awards and pins from the Oklahoma Regional Community Policing Institute for their dedication and exemplary service.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Presentation from the Oklahoma Association of Chiefs of Police of Purple Heart Medal to Jeffrey A. Rodgers.
Police Officer Jeffrey Rodgers was awarded a Purple Heart Medal by representative Mr. Michael Robinson, Police Chief of the Village, of the Oklahoma Association of Chiefs of Police honoring him for injuries sustained in the line of duty during what he thought was a routine traffic stop on May 10, 1999.
Officer Rodgers was shot three times, leaving him paralyzed from a spinal column injury.
Officer Rodgers expressed appreciation to everyone involved in this honor and stated that he would someday walk again. The audience gave Officer Rodgers a standing ovation.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Presentation by Bob Jones of semi-annual report, five-year plan and audit concerning Shawnee Economic Development Foundation.
Mr. Bob Jones, president of Shawnee Economic Development Foundation, presented the Semi-Annual Report of Activities from January 1, 2000 through June 30, 2000; the Five-Year Economic Development Action Plan; and audit report as of December 31, 1999 and 1998.
He gave an overview of the activities in the areas of Established Industries (Expansion/Retention programs); Infrastructure Industrial Parks and Facilities; and Marketing and Recruitment.
Mr. Jones thanked the City Commission, City Manager and city staff for their cooperation and support in the Foundation’s promotion of economic development for the greater Shawnee area and he gave an open invitation to all the Commissioners and citizens to visit their offices.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Update by Municipal Court Judge Robert H. Jones and City Prosecutor Mike Clover on warrant service procedure.
Appearing before the Commission was Municipal Judge Robert H. Jones and Assistant City Attorney Mike Clover giving a status report on the court warrant service system.
Municipal Judge Jones reviewed a report that had been prepared from the new system that had some inaccuracies such as the identification of types of cases, but said that those could be corrected.
He reported there was around 4,000 outstanding warrants that included old warrants and he mentioned that Pottawatomie County had approximately 15,000 outstanding warrants and Oklahoma County had 68,000 outstanding warrants; thus, pointing out that many other courts were in the same condition as the City.
Concluding, Police Chief Hank Land addressed the Commission stating that the Police Department would continue serving warrants and priority would be given to the new warrants.
He also reported that the Police Department would be getting a new software system and possibly it could be integrated with the INCODE system that the Municipal Court is operating.
Further update reports will be given at a later date.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Consider audit reports from Stephen Sanders, Inc. concerning organizations having contracts with the City. (Distributed at 7/3/00 CC meeting)
Mr. Jeff Hewett, representative of Stephen Sanders, Inc., independent auditor, appeared before the Commission to give a report on the audit procedures regarding organizations having contracts with the City.
Mr. Hewett stated that the firm found that the funds were being properly expended and he made recommendations in regards to some of the contracts.
Some of the recommendations included uniform forms be used for or as financial statements; the smaller organizations lack segregation of duties and recommended that a board member reconcile the bank statement as a checks and balance; and he discussed other pertinent areas that could be remedied.
At this time, City Treasurer Jim Wilsie informed the Commission that it was the City’s intent to work with the auditor and begin working on audit procedures and review certain contracts that have confused wording in regards to conducting audits that would not require a full scope audit that could be cost prohibitive to these organizations.
A motion was made by Commissioner Roach, seconded by Commissioner Harrod, to direct staff to set up procedures to perform a more detailed audit with the current independent auditor in regards to the various organizations having contracts with the City of Shawnee.
Motion carried.
AYE: Roach, Harrod, Harden, Blair, Downing, Claybrook, Pettyjohn
NAY: None
City Treasurer Jim Wilsie noted that he would report back to the Commission possibly at the next meeting.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Public hearing and consider an ordinance to rezone property located in the 4300 Block of North Bryan from R-1, Single Family Residential District to R-1Z, Zero Lot Line Residential Development. (Applicant: Bryant Builders)
Mayor Harden declared a public hearing in session to consider an ordinance to rezone property located in the 4300 Block of North Bryan.
It was noted the Planning Commission and staff recommended approval of the application and there were no formal protests filed.
Mayor Harden asked if any persons wished to appear in favor of or in protest of the application. No persons appeared and the public hearing was closed.
After due and careful consideration, Ordinance No. 1974NS was introduced and the title read aloud.
Ordinance No. 1974NS entitled “An ordinance concerning the zoning classification of the following described property located within the corporate limits of the City of Shawnee, Oklahoma, to-wit: A tract of land in the north half of the Northeast Quarter (N/2 N/4) of Section Five (5), Township Ten (10) North, Range Four (4) East of the Indian Meridian, in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma described as follows: Beginning at a point 956.89 feet S89º28’28”W of the Northeast Corner (NE/C) of said Section 5; thence S89º28’28”W a distance of 460.15 feet; thence S16°29’37”W a distance of 692.29 feet; thence S73º30’23”E a distance of 120.06 feet; thence S83º26’13”E for a distance of 50.44 feet; thence S73º30’23”E for a distance of 154.19 feet; thence N04º23’12”E a distance of 23.95 feet; thence N16º58’53”W a distance of 55.85 feet; thence N11º19’22”W a distance of 45.99 feet; thence N14º38’02”E a distance of 68.38 feet; thence N34º39’04”E a distance of 65.21 feet; thence N19º43’19”E a distance of 33.06 feet;
thence N02º06’37”W a distance of 43.34 feet; thence N10º23’27”E a distance of 27.10 feet; thence N18º09’49”E a distance of 33.07 feet; thence N06º22’59”E a distance of 48.40 feet; thence N20º00’49”E a distance of 37.00 feet; thence N07º14’32”W a distance of 54.95 feet; thence N38º03’44”W for a distance of 62.24 feet; thence N73º30’23”W a distance of 17.00 feet; thence along a curve to the left, having a radius of 449.37 feet, a distance of 119.76 feet; thence N44º52’18”E a distance of 21.36 feet; thence N89º28’78”E a distance of 289.87 feet; thence N00º24’31”E a distance of 23.99feet; thence N16º52’23”E a distance of 27.26 feet to the point of beginning, containing 4.396 acres more or less, amending the official zoning map of the City of Shawnee accordingly.”
A motion was made by Commissioner Harrod, seconded by Vice Mayor Downing, that the Title and Section 1 be approved. Motion carried.
AYE: Harrod, Downing, Claybrook, Pettyjohn, Harden, Blair, Roach
NAY: None
Thereupon Mayor Harden declared Ordinance No. 1974NS duly passed and adopted.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 8: Public hearing and consider an ordinance to annex property located at 14106 and 14108 Acme Road. (Applicant: Jim Stuart for Thunder Properties, L.L.C.) (Planning Commission continued to the 8-16-00 Planning Commission meeting)
Mayor Harden declared a public hearing in session to consider an ordinance to annex property located at 14106 and 14108 Acme Road.
Per the agenda notes, Mr. Jim Stuart had requested that this item be continued from the July 17th Planning Commission meeting to its August 16th meeting since he was unable to attend; and the Planning Commission voted to continue this item.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Downing, seconded by Commissioner Blair, to continue this public hearing regarding the annexation of property located at 14106 and 14108 Acme Road to the City Commission meeting of August 21, 2000. Motion carried.
AYE: Downing, Blair, Roach, Claybrook, Pettyjohn, Harrod, Harden
NAY: None
AGENDA ITEM NO. 9: Public hearing and consider an ordinance to de-annex property located on 45th Street west of Acme Road. (Applicant: City of Shawnee)
Mayor Harden declared a public hearing in session to consider an ordinance to de-annex property located on 45th Street west of Acme Road.
It was noted the Planning Commission and staff recommended approval of the de-annexation and there were no formal protests filed.
Mayor Harden asked if any persons wished to appear in favor of or in protest of the de-annexation.
Mr. Paul Hickman, Planning Commission member and interested citizen, spoke to the Commission warning of the de-annexation and protecting the city’s boundaries. He expressed his concerns about other towns or cities being able to encroach upon the City of Shawnee.
City Commissioner Pettyjohn asked Mr. Bob Jones, President of the SEDF, to make comments about the de-annexation.
Mr. Jones commented that there was approximately 2,000 acres of property along I-40 and probably half was not inside city limits. He stated that new interchanges would be in place within the next 5 to 10 years along Acme and I-40, Leo and Bryan and I-40 and possibly along I-40 and Coker Road and protection of the city might be a concern.
There were no others to appear and the public hearing was closed.
The Community Development Director Michael Southard gave the staff report stating that this item had been discussed at a City Commission meeting in the fall of last year and as a result the Annexation Committee was formed to review requests for annexation.
The committee recommended to de-annex this tract of land. He further commented that it did not seem prudent for another city or town to cross the river since it would cost money, but it was a possibility.
Concluding, he stated that the costs to maintain this property was minimal.
After due and careful consideration, the ordinance title was read into record.
An ordinance entitled “An ordinance deannexing certain territory and property from the present city limits of the City of Shawnee, Oklahoma, pursuant to Title 11 of the Oklahoma Statutes; describing said property; repealing all portions of ordinances in conflict herewith; and declaring an emergency.”
A motion was made by Commissioner Harrod, seconded by Commissioner Roach, that the title and ordinance for deannexation be denied. Motion carried.
AYE: Harrod, Roach, Downing, Claybrook, Pettyjohn, Harden, Blair
NAY: None
AGENDA ITEM NO. 10: Public hearing to consider Downtown Shawnee Action Agenda 2000 service plan. (HyettPalma report) (Previously distributed)
Mayor Harden declared a public hearing in session to consider the Downtown Shawnee Action Agenda 2000 service plan.
The City’s Planning staff, Intern Nicole Hall presented the Plan through the power point system covering the elements of long-range goals and the future of the downtown.
The report has been previously reviewed by several groups and presented to various civic organizations. The Downtown Shawnee Board, the Planning Commission, and the Citizens Advisory Committee recommended approval to formally adopt the plan and to begin implementation of the strategies for redeveloping downtown.
There being no others to appear, the public hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Downing, seconded by Commissioner Roach, to adopt the Downtown Shawnee Action Agenda 2000 Plan into the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Motion carried.
AYE: Downing, Roach, Claybrook, Pettyjohn, Harrod, Harden, Blair
NAY: None
AGENDA ITEM NO. 11: Consider an ordinance to eliminate parking on the east side of Union Street from the 9th Street intersection to 160 feet north.
The Commission had previously approved this item under the Consent Agenda earlier in the meeting as recommended by the Traffic and Transportation Commission and this is to formalize action by ordinance.
Ordinance No. 1975NS was introduced and the title read aloud.
Ordinance No. 1975NS entitled “An ordinance amending Section 16-138, Chapter 16, Article V of the Code of the City of Shawnee, Oklahoma; providing for no parking on portions of certain streets; naming said streets; designating the portions where parking is prohibited and other conditions relating to parking; and declaring an emergency.”
A motion was made by Commissioner Pettyjohn, seconded by Vice Mayor Downing, that the Title and Section 1 be approved. Motion carried.
AYE: Pettyjohn, Downing, Claybrook, Harrod, Harden, Blair, Roach
NAY: None
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Downing, seconded by Commissioner Claybrook, that Section 2, the emergency clause, be approved. Motion carried.
AYE: Downing, Claybrook, Pettyjohn, Harrod, Harden, Blair, Roach
NAY: None
Thereupon Mayor Harden declared Ordinance No. 1975NS duly passed and adopted.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 12: Continue discussion concerning airport audit and consider action on audit recommendations.
It was determined at the July 3, 2000 City Commission meeting more investigating would be done regarding the audit of the Shawnee Municipal Airport.
Crawford and Associates, the auditing firm hired by the City, on the advice of District Attorney Kay Christiansen, after Mayor Chris Harden asked her to research numerous allegations contained in an anonymously written letter, found no evidence of any money missing or misappropriation of funds; however, it did recommend that some internal controls could be strengthened.
Mr. Frank Crawford, Crawford & Associates, was present to answer questions from the Commission regarding the audit.
He went over the various airport allegations stating that their firms findings showed that no misappropriations of funds had been found and he strictly looked at the facts and figures of the airport financial documents.
The Commission had intensive discussion about the handling of the airport situation. It was the Commission’s concern the course of action to be taken in regards to the allegations.
It was noted that a verbal agreement was made between the city manager and the FBO to do the work Susan Haley had performed as assistant airport manager prior to her retirement in December, 1998, in exchange for the $1,200.00 monthly lease payment due the City of Shawnee.
Continuing the discussion, Commissioner Claybrook strongly voiced his concerns that City Manager Terry Powell had ignored his fiduciary responsibility in seeing that Fixed Base Operator Mark White had made his monthly lease payments due the City in a timely manner.
He charged the other Commissioners to take this matter into serious consideration and it was his commitment to the citizens of Shawnee that he do what was best for the City.
Next, City Manager Terry Powell explained his position on the actions he had taken regarding the oral agreement with Mr. White for doing the clerical work and he stated that he was not aware that Mr. White had a large delinquent account.
He spoke about saving $39,000 for the City and he had consulted with city attorneys with all the confidence that he was doing what was right.
The city manager concluded by stating that he took responsibly over the airport operations and he accepted the Commission’s criticism and understood their concerns.
Commissioner Pettyjohn also voiced his concerns about the airport lease agreements if whether all were being adhered to and he urged that safeguards be implemented in the future to eliminate these type situations.
Commissioner Roach conveyed his support for the city manager noting that he believed the city manager did not know about the lease delinquencies and it was his desires to proceed with implementing procedures.
Commissioner Blair had concerned comments about the information he received from the audit investigation and that he talked to Ms. Haley at length in finding more detailed information.
Commissioner Harrod spoke favorably about the airport facility and remarked that although it was “sloppy” accounting, that the Commission needed to take care of this matter and move forward.
In further discussion whether to waive or assess a penalty, the Commission consulted with City Attorney John Canavan and City Treasurer Jim Wilsie on how to compute the penalty within legal guidelines.
After working out the details, the following motion was made.
A motion was made by Commissioner Roach, seconded by Commissioner Harrod, to assess FBO Mark White, Air Flite, Inc., with $4,920.00 penalty for late payments at ten percent (10%) for 41 months. Motion carried.
AYE: Roach, Harrod, Harden, Downing, Claybrook, Pettyjohn
NAY: Blair
(Note: After hearing Agenda Item Nos. 13 and 14, the Commission returned to Agenda Item No. 12.)
A motion was made by Commissioner Harrod, seconded by Vice Mayor Downing, to ratify the oral agreement between City Manager Terry Powell and Fixed Based Operator Mark White, to allow credit in the amount of $21,600.00 to Mark White for doing the clerical work during the 18 months. Motion carried.
AYE: Harrod, Downing, Pettyjohn, Harden, Blair, Roach
NAY: Claybrook
AGENDA ITEM NO. 13: Consider Amendment to 1995 Lease Agreement between City and Air Flite, Inc. (Continued from 7/3/00 meeting)
COMMISSIONER CLAYBROOK LEFT CHAMBERS 10:41 P.M.
A motion was made by Commissioner Harrod, seconded by Commissioner Pettyjohn, to table Agenda Item No. 13 to a future meeting. Motion carried.
AYE: Harrod, Pettyjohn, Harden, Blair, Roach, Downing
NAY: None
COMMISSIONER CLAYBROOK RETURNED AT 10:43 P.M.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 14: Consider authorizing staff to advertise for proposals for consultant services to revise airport minimum standards and airport management job descriptions.
COMMISSIONER BLAIR LEFT CHAMBERS AT 10:47 P.M. AND RETURNED AT 10:48 P.M.
A motion was made by Commissioner Pettyjohn, seconded by Vice Mayor Downing, to authorize staff to advertise for proposals for consultant services to revise airport minimum standards and airport management job descriptions. Motion carried.
AYE: Pettyjohn, Downing, Claybrook, Harrod, Harden, Blair, Roach
NAY: None
In order to finish the business regarding the oral agreement between the city manager and the FBO, a motion was made by Commissioner Harrod, seconded by Commissioner Roach, to reconsider Agenda Item No. 12. Motion carried.
AYE: Harrod, Roach, Downing, Claybrook, Harden, Blair
NAY: Pettyjohn
(Note: Return to Agenda Item No. 12 for action by the Commission)
CITY COMMISSION RECESSED AT 10:50 P.M. WITH ALL COMMISSIONERS PRESENT.
CITY COMMISSION NOW RECONVENED AT 11:00 P.M. WITH ALL COMMISSIONERS PRESENT.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 15: Consider leasing land on Center Street for Kidspace project and associated funding options. (Requested by Commissioner Roach)
Commissioner Roach requested an update from Ms. Terry Gilbert, Project Coordinator, regarding the Kidspace community-built park project.
Ms. Gilbert handed out to the Commission a report on the fundraising goals and noted that there was $23,304.42 in the account and they needed to raise $138,325.54.
She mentioned that a $19,900 grant was being applied for through the Sarkey’s Foundation and the deadline for that application was August 15th to be given by October 1, 2000.
She reported that the airport lease was not applicable to the Kidspace Shawnee park since there were many requirements from the Federal Aviation Administration; and the organization was requesting to use City property on Center Street, about three and a half acres, that would be more suitable for the park location.
City Manager Terry Powell advised that the property was purchased in 1997 for $67,000 for cemetery expansion in the long-range planning.
Upon further discussion and with the advice from City Attorney John Canavan that the City could not donate the land, but could lease for a year at $1.00 as a funding mechanism; and the it would be reverted back to the City.
A motion was made by Commissioner Roach, seconded by Vice Mayor Downing, to grant the planners of the Kidspace project $19,900.00 by October 1, 2000 with additional funds not to exceed $70,000.00, which includes the $19,900; and if grants are received by Kidspace, the City would decrease its payment by half the amount; plus lease of the land at Center Street location to Kidspace Shawnee for $1.00 for one year. Motion carried.
AYE: Roach, Downing, Claybrook, Pettyjohn, Harrod, Harden, Blair
NAY: None
AGENDA ITEM NO. 17: Consider the 2000-2001 Capital Improvements Program. (Tabled from 7/3/00 meeting)
Community Development Director Michael Southard reported that this item had been presented at the last City Commission meeting for input from the Commission.
He informed that this was a working document and changes could be incorporated at any time and the proposed 2000-2001 Capital Improvements Plan at $29 million was ready for approval.
A motion was made by Commissioner Pettyjohn, seconded by Commissioner Roach, to approve the 2000-2001 Capital Improvements Program. Motion carried.
AYE: Pettyjohn, Roach, Downing, Claybrook, Harrod, Harden, Blair
NAY: None
AGENDA ITEM NO. 18: 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. 19: Citizens Participation (A five minute limit per person) (A fifteen minute limit per topic)
Under Citizens Participation, the following people appeared:
*Mr. Mel McFarland, DenRow, Ltd., Airport lessee, expressed his disappointments and disagreements regarding the operation of the airport and stated he would like to see more service and space provided. He had recently submitted a proposal as FBO for the airport.
*Mr. Mark White, FBO, stated that he accepted the penalty the Commission invoked and he justified his actions stating that he was never shown in default of payments. He addressed several issues about his agreement and gave a history of his arrangements such as having no control over the concessions, fuel flowage fees; T-hangar rental waiting lists, and not offering flight training since Mr. Bob O’Connor had provided that service.
Mr. White remarked that he was open to suggestions about the airport operations and he was ready to move forward and work toward a new lease.
*Ms. Carol McFarland, 31 Vivian Terrace, Shawnee, Oklahoma and wife of Mr. Mel McFarland, DenRow, Ltd., questioned why the State Auditor was not used in the airport investigation and she brought up her complaints about the deficiencies at the airport.
Mayor Harden responded to investigation questions stating that she had received the allegation letter and took responsibility as Mayor and delivered it to the Pottawatomie County District Attorney Kay Christensen, who in turn recommended that an internal audit be performed from an independent accounting firm.
*Ms. Robin Rowden, General Limited, airport lessee, talked about her husband trying to bring aviation activity to Shawnee and would like to give flight instruction to young individuals who can eventually work toward getting their pilot’s license.
She stated that they had proposals and suggestions about the uses of the airport such as aircraft rental, flight instruction, and building T-hangars and that these services needed to be provided. She stated that their current lease restricts any other services except for maintenance.
In response, City Manager Terry Powell welcomed her proposals in accordance with certain guidelines of the City and the Federal Aviation Administration.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 20: Commissioners’ Comments.
Under Commissioners’ Comments, Commissioner Blair inquired about the progress between Mr. David Bedwell, Executive Cab Company, and Action, Inc. regarding transportation services.
City Attorney John Canavan advised that he had met with both parties and Action, Inc. has made a settlement offer that the cab company was considering.
Commissioner Pettyjohn requested staff to check into spraying for mosquitoes along the Shawnee Creek area.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 21: Administrative Reports.
There were no Administrative Reports.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 22: Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the meeting, a motion was made by Commissioner Pettyjohn, seconded by Vice Mayor Downing, that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. (12:15 a.m., 7/18/00)
AYE: Pettyjohn, Downing, Claybrook, Harrod, Harden, Blair, Roach
NAY: None
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MAYOR
(SEAL)
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
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