Meeting Recap: August 22, 2011

Westwood overlay ordinance passed on second reading

(Stillwater, Okla. / Aug. 22, 2011) — The Stillwater City Council met Monday, Aug. 22, 2011, for a regular meeting.

First up, Council was asked to approve the Fiscal 2012 contract between the City of Stillwater and the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 102 (FOP). City Manger Dan Galloway said negotiations have been going on several months, and the FOP’s full membership recently voted to approve the written contract. All of the council members voted to approve the contract. Councilor Scott was absent.

Next thing on the agenda was the Westwood ordinance.

Ordinances (Click here to read ordinances in full.)

• Ordinance No. 3148 concerns the Westwood overlay and off-street parking. To answer a public comment, City Attorney Dorman explained that the ordinance only referred to the Westwood neighborhood. He also explained that the emergency clause is used to enact something quickly that affects health, safety or public welfare. It simply means that the ordinance doesn’t have to wait 30 days to be enacted. The intent is for the Westwood Overlay and its parking district are to begin on the same date. It was approved by all of council, except Councilor Scott who was absent.

City Council recessed for the SUA Meeting.

Stillwater Utilities Authority (SUA) Aug. 22, 2011 Meeting

The SUA Board of Trustees approved one item on the consent docket: Utility Relocation Agreement with Oklahoma Department of Transportation associated with Harrington Bridge. Councilor (Trustee) Scott was absent.

Next was a presentation and discussion concerning the Kaw pipeline assessment report. Water Utilities Director Anthony Daniel and Jason Consultants/Pure Technologies (Columbus, Ohio) presented.

In short, Pure Technologies can assess 100 percent of the Kaw pipeline’s 36 miles without shutting down the pipeline. They can use the data they collecte and make recommendations for actions to repair or replace potions of the pipeline with minimal service interruption.

Councilor (Trustee) Weaver asked about risks associated with this type of technology. The consultant explained that there challenges gathering data from a pipeline without inline valves and there were issues concerning areas with high water pressure, but both were not major concerns.

Anthony asked if the SUA trustees would authorize him to negotiate the cost and scope of the project. 

Councilor (Trustee) Bartley asked about the budget and City Manager Galloway said the funds would come from the water capital fund, which is where the increases in the water rates have been deposited. Galloway said everyone wants to know the state of the Kaw pipeline and this is the best way to find out. All present authorized Daniel to proceed. Councilor (Trustee) Scott was absent.

Mayor (Trustee) Bates said he appreciated the presentation.

SUA meeting recessed for the Stillwater Industrial & Redevelopment Authority Special Meeting.

Stillwater Industrial & Redevelopment Authority (SIRA) Aug. 22, 2011 Special Meeting

The Board Trustees approved the Business Development Incentive Agreement with Bradford Plaza Capital Venture. The sales tax incentive is meant to help revitalize the shopping district and bring new stores to Stillwater.

City Council recessed for executive meeting.

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Recap by Sherry Fletcher, Marketing and Public Relations  
 

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Next City Council Meeting: Monday, Sept. 12, 2011, at 5:30 p.m. Council Hearing Room. Broadcast on City of Stillwater TV on Suddenlink channel 23. Click here for agendas. 

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