Meeting Recap: April 15, 2013

Note: Items of discussion in this recap includes a link indexed to that portion of the City Council meeting replay. Click on bold headers that are linked to view that portion of the video.

(STILLWATER, OKLA. / Posted April 16, 2013) - The Stillwater City Council met for their regular meeting on Monday, April 15, 2013. (View the meeting agenda here).

Proclamations

a. National Library Week

b. National Earth Day

Election of Vice Mayor

Mayor John Bartley nominated Vice Mayor Chuck Hopkins. Councilor Joe Weaver seconds.

Council approves Chuck Hopkins as Vice Mayor 5-0.

Consent Docket

Consent Docket approved by Council 5-0.

Public Hearings

a. Receive public comments regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit for a telecommunications tower located at 3520 N. Park Drive.

Council moves to postpose item until May 20 City Council meeting 5-0.

Ordinances (View ordinances here) -

Second Reading

Ordinance No. 3229 - Council approves 5-0

Reports from Officers and Boards

Mayor John Bartley - Councilor Gina Noble will join him on the Bill Van Ness Show (780 AM) on Tuesday morning at 8:15 a.m.

Items for Upcoming Meetings

City Manager Dan Galloway - mentions that there will be a vision session for the April 22 study session at the Holiday Inn, 715 S. Country Club Road. The April 29 regular meeting will focus on the upcoming budget draft.

Vice Mayor Chuck Hopkins - wants some point in time for a City Council briefing on the SES situation.

Appointments
Stillwater Regional Airport Authority - Mayor Bartley would like to nominate Marc Tower for the vacated position. Vice Mayor Hopkins seconds. Council approves 5-0.

Stillwater Sister Cities Council - Mayor Bartley would like to nominate Bob Burk. Councilor Joe Weaver seconds. Council approves 5-0.

City Council is adjourned, SUA is called to order.

Consent Docket

Consent Docket approved by trustees 5-0.

General Orders

a. Rural Water Advisory Board quarterly report

Trustees approve the report 5-0. 

Reports from Officers and Boards

General Manager Dan Galloway - follow up with Vice Mayor Hopkins remark about going over the SES situation. Staff will work to get a full report to trustees as soon as possible.

SUA adjourned.


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Recap by Blake Schaich, Marketing and Public Relations.

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Next City Council Meeting is April 22, 2013 (study session) beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn & Suites - University West, 715 S. Country Club Road. This meeting will NOT be televised.  Click here for agendas. 

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