Meeting Recap: March 12, 2012

(Stillwater, Okla. / Posted March 14, 2012) — The Stillwater City Council held a special meeting Monday, March 12.

Words from Outgoing-Mayor Nathan Bates.

Nathan Bates shared City Council accomplishments from the past three years.

Swearing In of Mayor-Elect John Bartley.

Mayor-Elect John Bartley was officially sworn into office by the Honorable Judge Tonya C. Raun.

Proclamations.

• Mayor Bartley honored outgoing Mayor Bates with a proclamation of appreciation.
• Mayor Bartley recognized National Safe Place Week in Stillwater for March 18-24.
• He also recognized the 93^rd anniversary of the Order of DeMolay (a youth organization) was recognized and March was named Order of DeMolay Month for the March.

Consent Docket.

• Item B on the Consent Docket was approved by all, and Vice Mayor Chuck Hopkins removed Item A for discussion.
• Hopkins asked about the slopes of the drainage ditches (especially when it comes to mowing and safety) on Jardot/19^th project. City Manager Dan Galloway reported that the Transportation Director Jason Peek said they were working with engineers to adjustments. He said there were enough funds to make these adjustments and to fund purchasing rights of ways for the widening at 6^th Avenue and Country Club Road. This was approved by all.
• Ordinance No. 3171 was approved by all.

Council recessed for the SUA Meeting.  

Stillwater Utilities Authority Meeting March 12

General Orders.

• Stillwater Recycling Task Force Report & Recommendation.
  
  Roger Haywood, representative from Republic Services, made comments under Public Appearances about working with the task force.
  
  SUA Director Dan Blankenship introduced Mike Shannahan and Gladeen Aldred, representatives from the task force. The task force is made up of self-appointed, well-informed citizens who have an interest in environmental issues including trash collection and recycling. They independently reviewed both proposals.
  
  The task force recommended the SUA Trustees approve the City of Stillwater's recommendation to implement residential curbside recycling in Stillwater.
  
  Blankenship commended the task force for their community service and interest in city government.

SUA recessed for the City Council Meeting, which then recessed for executive session.

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Recap by Sherry Fletcher, Marketing and Public Relations.  

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Next City Council Meeting: Monday, April 2, 2012, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Room.  Click here for agendas. 
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