The City of Stillwater (Okla.) operates under a council-manager system. In this form of government, an elected city council is responsible for making policy, passing ordinances and approving the city’s budget. The council appoints a city manager who implements the policies adopted by the council. Citizens are encouraged to be an active participant in local government. Meeting recaps will be posted the week of the meeting.
(Stillwater, Okla / Posted August 28, 2012) - The Stillwater City Council met for a special meeting on Monday, August 28, 2012. (View the meeting agenda here)
General Orders - a. Lease agreement between the City of Stillwater and Tiny Paws for property at 901 S. Lowry Street. Council approved staff recommendations 4-0. Vice Mayor Chuck Hopkins was in attendance for this meeting after general orders had ended. Ordinances(View list of ordinances here) -
First Reading
Ordinance No. 3196 - Council Approved 5-0
City Council adjourned.
END
Recap by Blake Schaich, Marketing and Public Relations.
******
Next City Council Meeting is Thursday, September 6 in the Council Hearing Room at 723 S. Lewis. Click here for agendas.
Watch the City Council Meetings: Videos of Stillwater City Council meetings are made available on the City of Stillwater's YouTube.com channel within five days of the meeting.
(Stillwater, Okla / Posted August 22, 2012) - The Stillwater City Council met for their regular meeting on Monday, August 20, 2012. (View the meeting agenda here)
Proclamations and Presentations - a. City Council Recognition given to Bill Van Ness as the first recipient of the award.
Approval of Minutes (Regular meeting of August 6, 2012 and executive session of August 6, 2012): Council approves 5-0.
Consent Docket - No items pulled, Council approves items 5-0.
Public Hearings -
a. This item was previously dismissed.
b. Receive public input regarding a request for the closing of a portion of right-of-way at S. Ramsey Street, Oasis Garden Shop. Property owner wants to maximize the number of parking spaces on property. There was one request to speak in favor. Staff recommends the City Council to approve with provision that the sidewalk either be located or a pedestrian easement be provided. Council approves 5-0 to take staff recommendations.
c. Receive public input regarding a request from CB Enterprises of Stillwater, LLC for a Map Amendment to rezone a tract of land addressed as 1530 W. 6th Avenue & 521-525 S. Walnut Street from RM (Multi-Family) to RMU (Residential Multi-Family-Urban). Councilor Pina asked for clarification if the proposed RMU zoning is or is not consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Staff said that it is not consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. There was one request to speak in favor. Planning Commission accepted staff findings therefore recommending the City Council to approve the zoning to be changed to RMU. Council approved Planning Commission's recommendation 4-1 with Councilor Scott abstaining.
d. Receive public input regarding a request from Bible Baptist Church to close a portion of the right-of-way at N. Young Street located adjacent to property addressed as 115 N. Young Street. There was one request to speak in favor. Staff recommends approval with the requirement that the right-of-way be replaced with a utility easement, the necessary private access easements to serve all affected landowners and an approved fire apparatus and public turnaround. Council approves staff recommendations 5-0.
General Orders - a. Stillwater Community Endowment Fund splashpad presentation. This splashpad would be located in Southern Woods Park on 12th Avenue. Councilor Weaver thinks this would be a wonderful idea. b. Fire Chief Tom Bradley asks City Council for authorization of a tanker apparatus for future large-scale fires for immediate delivery at the price of $266,385.00. Council approves option #1 to authorize emergency purchase 5-0.
Ordinance No. 3194 - Council approves 4-1, with Councilor Pina abstaining
Ordinance No. 3195 - Council approves 5-0
Second Reading
Ordinance No. 3187 - Council approves 5-0
Ordinance No. 3188 - Council approves 5-0
Ordinance No. 3189 - Council approves 5-0
Ordinance No. 3190 - Council approves 4-1, with Councilor Weaver voting no.
Reports from Officers and Boards -
City Attorney Dorman - Requests for an Executive Session for the purpose of confidential communication with the City Attorney regarding two pending Workers' Compensation claims. Councilor Weaver asks what the status is on getting parking consultants working and on contract. City Manager Galloway says that they are currently working on items and a preliminary report will be at the next meeting. Mayor Bartley welcomes back OSU and Stillwater Public Schools students.
City Council meeting recessed, moved into Stillwater Utilities Authority regular meeting.
Approval of Minutes (Regular meeting on August 6, 2012): Council approves 4-1 with Trustee Scott abstaining.
General Orders -
a. Resind the uniform rental service bid award to UniFirst and reject all of the uniform rental service bids received on July 9, 2012. Trustees approve 5-0.
b. Southwest pressure zone financing and implementation plan. Trustees approve 5-0.
c. Amendments to 56th & Western tower & Perkins Road booster pump station agreements with RWD #3. This item was differed to next regular meeting.
d. Purchase of property located at 2107 N. Boomer Road. This would aid in expansion for electric generation and transmission. Staff asks trustees to more forward with purchase. Trustees approve 5-0.
Adjournment for Stillwater Utilities Authority approved 5-0.
Executive Session - Council approved 5-0.
END
Recap by Blake Schaich, Marketing and Public Relations.
*****
Next City Council Meeting is Monday, August 27 (Study Session) in room 2073 at the Stillwater Municipal Building, 723 S. Lewis. Stillwater Utilities Authority will hold a special meeting in the Council Hearing Room immediately following the study session. Click here for agendas.
Watch the City Council Meetings: Videos of Stillwater City Council meetings are made available on the City of Stillwater's YouTube.com channel within five days of the meeting.
(Stillwater, Okla / Posted August 7, 2012) - The Stillwater City Council met for their regular meeting on Monday, August 6, 2012. (View the meeting agenda here)
Mayor Bartley asked Stillwater Fire Chief Tom Bradley to update council on recent wildfires that occurred in the area.
Approval of Minutes (Regular Meeting on July 16, 2012, Executive Session on July 16, 2012, Special Meeting on July 30, 2012 and Executive Session on July 30, 2012) - Council approved 4-0 with councilor Scott abstaining. Consent Docket - No items pulled, Council approved items 5-0. Public Hearings - a. Motion to reconsider (by councilor Scott) request for a map amendment for property located in the 1200 block of N. Ramsey Street. The reconsideration was approved 3-2 with vice mayor Hopkins and councilor Pina voting no. There were five people speaking with two in favor and three opposing. Applicant wanted to change the zoning to RTM (two-family/multi-family). Council approved the RTM zoning 3-2 with vice mayor Hopkins and councilor Pina voting no.
b. Receive public comment regarding the adoption of the 2012 Zoning Map. There were two requests to speak. Planning Commission recommended City Council to approve with one condition to the property on 1900 N. Washington Street to be rezoned from RTM (two-family/multi-family) to RMI (multi-family/intermediate). Council added two more conditions at 4th/Hester and 4th/Blakely. Council approves Planning Commission's recommendations with the two added conditions. General Orders - a. Adoption of updates and amendments to the 2009 International Building Code, Residential Code, Fire Code, Plumbing Code, Fuel Gas Code, Mechanical Code, Existing Building Code, Property Maintenance Code and the 2011 National Electric Code. Planning Commission approved this on their July 17, 2012 meeting and City Council requests an ordinance to be drafted on this matter. b. Chief Financial Officer Marcy Alexander presents to council fourth quarter financial review. Resolutions (View resolutions here) - Resolution No. CC-2012-9: A resolution establishing fees for annual parking permits for on-street parking in the Westwood Neighborhood Area Parking District. Council approved 5-0. Ordinances(View list of ordinances here) - First Reading Ordinance No. 3187 - Council approved 5-0 Ordinance No. 3188 - Council approved 5-0 Ordinance No. 3189 - Council approved 5-0 Ordinance No. 3190 - Council approved 4-1, councilor Weaver voting no.
Reports from Officers and Boards - City Attorney Dorman - Requests an executive session for the purpose of confidential communication with the City Attorney regarding a pending Workers' Compensation claim. City Manager Galloway - He expressed his appreciation to the mayor for allow chief Bradley to update the council on the wildfire situation. Mayor Bartley - He reminds residents to adjust their watering schedule. Been getting good responses from the community about the situation.
City Council meeting recessed, moved into Stillwater Utilities Authority regular meeting. Approval of Minutes (Regular meeting on July 16, 2012 and special meeting on July 30, 2012) - Trustees approve 4-0 with trustee Scott abstaining. Consent Docket -Trustees approve 5-0. General Orders - a. Declaration of immediate emergency and bid recommendation for the Scholarship Place inverted siphon. Trustees approve 5-0.
b. Electric Generation Resource Feasibility Analysis. Staff recommends to move forward on analysis. Trustees approve 5-0.
c. Water consumption update. Water Utilities Director Anthony Daniel presenting the recent high demands of water consumption in the last few weeks and the action needed to relieve the issue.
Adjournment for Stillwater Utilities Authority approved 5-0. Executive Session - Council approved 5-0.
END
Recap by Blake Schaich, Marketing and Public Relations.
***** Next City Council Meeting is Monday, August 20 in the Council Hearing Room at 723 S. Lewis. Click here for agendas.
Watch the City Council Meetings: Videos of Stillwater City Council meetings are made available on the City of Stillwater's YouTube.com channel within five days of the meeting.
