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(STILLWATER, OKLA. / Posted June 5, 2013) - The Stillwater City Council met for its regular meeting on Monday, June 3, 2013. (View the meeting agenda here).
(STILLWATER, OKLA. / Posted June 5, 2013) - The Stillwater City Council met for its regular meeting on Monday, June 3, 2013. (View the meeting agenda here).
Consent Docket approved by Council 5-0.
a. Receive public input regarding the proposed fiscal 2013-14 City of Stillwater operating budget.
Several individuals addressed the Council regarding the proposed fiscal budget and planned projects funded through the budget. Suggestions included more extensive repairs to Couch Park tennis courts and/or new tennis facilities, conducting an informal public hearing to examine the proposed budget with citizens and establishing a city public transit system separate from Oklahoma State University's bus system.
b. Receive public input to consider a Map Amendment to rezone property located at 498 S. Mockingbird Lane (See staff memo to postpone to June 17, 2013)
Several individuals addressed the Council regarding the proposed fiscal budget and planned projects funded through the budget. Suggestions included more extensive repairs to Couch Park tennis courts and/or new tennis facilities, conducting an informal public hearing to examine the proposed budget with citizens and establishing a city public transit system separate from Oklahoma State University's bus system.
b. Receive public input to consider a Map Amendment to rezone property located at 498 S. Mockingbird Lane (See staff memo to postpone to June 17, 2013)
Council approves staff memo to postpone Public Hearings item 'b' to June 17, 2013, 5-0.
Resolutions
a. Resolution CC-2013-7: A resolution regarding commitment of leverage for the Oklahoma Department of Commerce Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2013 State Small Cities Program
Valerie Silvers, Grants Coordinator, informed the Council that they have adopted the proposal for two drainage projects for Stillwater's 2013 CDBG project.
Council approves resolution 5-0.
b. Resolution CC-2013-8: A resolution of the Stillwater City Council adopting an operating budget for the fiscal year 2013-14
Councilor Cody Scott suggested taking more initiative on getting information regarding the city budget out to the public in a more informal way rather than formal public hearings.
Council approves resolution 5-0.
c. Resolution CC-2013-9: A resolution authorizing participation with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation in a roadway improvement project to install pavement markings on Lakeview Road in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
Jason Peek, Transportation Department Manager, said ODOT contacted him in May regarding an additional $52,000 left over from a road expansion project the department conducted with federal funds on Lakeview Road. The Transportation Department suggested using the additional funds to refresh the pavement markings and assess room for bike lanes.
Council approves resolution 5-0.
a. Resolution CC-2013-7: A resolution regarding commitment of leverage for the Oklahoma Department of Commerce Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2013 State Small Cities Program
Valerie Silvers, Grants Coordinator, informed the Council that they have adopted the proposal for two drainage projects for Stillwater's 2013 CDBG project.
Council approves resolution 5-0.
b. Resolution CC-2013-8: A resolution of the Stillwater City Council adopting an operating budget for the fiscal year 2013-14
Councilor Cody Scott suggested taking more initiative on getting information regarding the city budget out to the public in a more informal way rather than formal public hearings.
Council approves resolution 5-0.
c. Resolution CC-2013-9: A resolution authorizing participation with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation in a roadway improvement project to install pavement markings on Lakeview Road in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
Jason Peek, Transportation Department Manager, said ODOT contacted him in May regarding an additional $52,000 left over from a road expansion project the department conducted with federal funds on Lakeview Road. The Transportation Department suggested using the additional funds to refresh the pavement markings and assess room for bike lanes.
Council approves resolution 5-0.
a. (first reading)
i) Ordinance No. 3231: An ordinance rezoning a tract of land located at 1000 E. Virginia Ave. from RSS, Small Lot, Single-Family Residential District to RT, Residential Two-Family District
Council approves 5-0.
Council approves 5-0.
b. (second reading)
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i) Request for Executive Session pursuant to 25 O.S. Section 307 (B)(1) of the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act for the purpose of confidential communication regarding the employment, appointment, promotion, demotion, disciplining or resignation of City Manager Dan Galloway.
ii) Request for Executive Session pursuant to 25 O.S. Section 307 (B)(1) of the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act for the purpose of confidential communication regarding the employment, appointment, promotion, demotion, disciplining or resignation of City Attorney John Dorman.
iii) Request for Executive Session pursuant to 25 O.S. Section 307 (B)(1) of the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act for the purpose of confidential communication regarding the employment, appointment, promotion, demotion, disciplining or resignation of Municipal Judge Tanya Raun.
Councilor Scott - Said that the suggestion for public city transit is a good idea and sparked his interest.
Mayor John Bartley - Reminded councilors that the City of Stillwater Employee Appreciation Cookout is on Thursday and Vice Mayor Chuck Hopkins will be on KSPI at 8:15 on Tuesday morning.
Appointments
a. Library Trust Board
Mayor Bartley moved to reappoint Terry Miller for another term.
Council approves 5-0.
City Council is recessed. Stillwater Utilities Authority is called to order.
Consent Docket
Consent Docket approved by 5-0.
Resolutions
a. Resolution No. 2013-2: A resolution of the Stillwater Utilities Authority adopting an operating budget for the fiscal year 2013-14
Council approves 5-0.
b. Resolution No. 2013-3: A resolution adopting a rate structure for the City of Stillwater water and wastewater
Dan Blankenship, SUA Director, addressed the Council regarding the proposal for the rate structure. The proposal also included some suggested alternative language.
Councilor Joe Weaver moved to approve the resolution with the alternative language. Councilor Scott seconded the motion.
Council approves 3-1, with Council Gina Noble voting 'No' and Councilor Scott abstaining.
Councilor Scott requested Mr. Blankenship to explain the cost of the rate increases over the next year.
Councilor Weaver moved to reconsider the resolution and Vice Mayor Hopkins seconded the motion.
Council approves motion to reconsider 5-0.
Councilor Weaver moved to approve the resolution with the alternative language. Vice Mayor Hopkins seconded the motion.
Council approves 3-2, with Councilors Noble and Scott voting 'No.'
SUA is adjourned. Stillwater Public Works Authority Meeting is called to order.
Approval of Minutes
Council approves 5-0.
Resolutions
a. Resolution No. SPWA-13-01: A resolution of the Stillwater Public Works Authority adopting an operating budget for the fiscal year 2013-14.
Council approves resolution 5-0.
SPWA is adjourned. Stillwater Economic Development Authority is called to order.
Resolutions
a. Resolution No. SEDA-13-01: A resolution of the Stillwater Economic Development Authority adopting an operating budget for the fiscal year 2013-14
Council approves resolution 5-0.
SEDA is adjourned. City Council is reconvened.
ii) Request for Executive Session pursuant to 25 O.S. Section 307 (B)(1) of the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act for the purpose of confidential communication regarding the employment, appointment, promotion, demotion, disciplining or resignation of City Attorney John Dorman.
iii) Request for Executive Session pursuant to 25 O.S. Section 307 (B)(1) of the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act for the purpose of confidential communication regarding the employment, appointment, promotion, demotion, disciplining or resignation of Municipal Judge Tanya Raun.
Councilor Scott - Said that the suggestion for public city transit is a good idea and sparked his interest.
Mayor John Bartley - Reminded councilors that the City of Stillwater Employee Appreciation Cookout is on Thursday and Vice Mayor Chuck Hopkins will be on KSPI at 8:15 on Tuesday morning.
Appointments
a. Library Trust Board
Mayor Bartley moved to reappoint Terry Miller for another term.
Council approves 5-0.
City Council is recessed. Stillwater Utilities Authority is called to order.
Consent Docket
Consent Docket approved by 5-0.
Resolutions
a. Resolution No. 2013-2: A resolution of the Stillwater Utilities Authority adopting an operating budget for the fiscal year 2013-14
Council approves 5-0.
b. Resolution No. 2013-3: A resolution adopting a rate structure for the City of Stillwater water and wastewater
Dan Blankenship, SUA Director, addressed the Council regarding the proposal for the rate structure. The proposal also included some suggested alternative language.
Councilor Joe Weaver moved to approve the resolution with the alternative language. Councilor Scott seconded the motion.
Council approves 3-1, with Council Gina Noble voting 'No' and Councilor Scott abstaining.
Councilor Scott requested Mr. Blankenship to explain the cost of the rate increases over the next year.
Councilor Weaver moved to reconsider the resolution and Vice Mayor Hopkins seconded the motion.
Council approves motion to reconsider 5-0.
Councilor Weaver moved to approve the resolution with the alternative language. Vice Mayor Hopkins seconded the motion.
Council approves 3-2, with Councilors Noble and Scott voting 'No.'
SUA is adjourned. Stillwater Public Works Authority Meeting is called to order.
Approval of Minutes
Council approves 5-0.
Resolutions
a. Resolution No. SPWA-13-01: A resolution of the Stillwater Public Works Authority adopting an operating budget for the fiscal year 2013-14.
Council approves resolution 5-0.
SPWA is adjourned. Stillwater Economic Development Authority is called to order.
Resolutions
a. Resolution No. SEDA-13-01: A resolution of the Stillwater Economic Development Authority adopting an operating budget for the fiscal year 2013-14
Council approves resolution 5-0.
SEDA is adjourned. City Council is reconvened.
a) Confidential communication regarding the employment, appointment, promotion, demotion, disciplining or resignation of City Manager Dan Galloway.
b) Confidential communication regarding the employment, appointment, promotion, demotion, disciplining or resignation of City Attorney John Dorman.
c) Confidential communication regarding the employment, appointment, promotion, demotion, disciplining or resignation of Municipal Judge Tanya Raun.
Councilor Weaver moved to enter into executive session and Councilor Scott seconded the motion.
Council approves Executive Session 5-0.
b) Confidential communication regarding the employment, appointment, promotion, demotion, disciplining or resignation of City Attorney John Dorman.
c) Confidential communication regarding the employment, appointment, promotion, demotion, disciplining or resignation of Municipal Judge Tanya Raun.
Councilor Weaver moved to enter into executive session and Councilor Scott seconded the motion.
Council approves Executive Session 5-0.
City Council is adjourned.
END
Recap by Meagan Kascsak, Marketing and Public Relations.
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