(STILLWATER, OKLA. / Posted Jan. 27, 2013) - The Stillwater City Council met for their regular meeting on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013. Note: City Manager Dan Galloway was absent; Stillwater Utilities Authority Director Dan Blankenship filled in. (View the meeting agenda here).
Proclamations & Presentations
a. Citizen Recognition Award for Relay for Life organizer Seana Ogle.
Consent Docket
No items pulled. Council approves 4-0. (Councilor Joe Weaver absent.)
Public Hearings
a. Receive public comments regrading a request from P & T Investment, LLC, represented by Keystone Engineering, to close a portion of the right-of-way of S. West Street located adjacent to 424 W. 9th Avenue
Staff requested to continue item to Feb. 4, 2013 due to legal question.
Council approves continuing item 4-0.
b. Receive public comments regarding a request from Van Grooms for a Use Permit for a proposed pet care, animal keeping, and veterinary services business in CB (Commercial Business) District within the Business Improvement District to be located at 116 W. 10th Avenue
Applicant withdrew application, no public hearing.
c. Receive public comments regarding a request from The Oklahoma Alumni Association of Alpha Gamma Rho, Inc. for a Map Amendment for property addressed as 224 S. Washington and 223 S. Jefferson (CC-13-07)
Two people spoke. Staff recommends the council approve the Map Amendment.
Council approves item 4-0.
d. Receive public comments regarding a request for a Text Amendment fo Chapter 23, Land Development Code, by amending the following sections: (CC-13-05)
i) 23.57 Definitions; Article II, Division 3 - Permitting
ii) 23.58 Zoning Map Amendment
iii) 23.60 Closing of Public Ways and Easements
iv) 23.65 Variances
v) 23.83 Easements and Dedications
vi) 23.85 Lots
vii) 23.100 Temporary Accessory Structures and Uses Within All Districts Other Than Residential
viii) 23.136 Large Lot Single-Family Residential District
ix) 23.137 Small Lot Single-Family Residential District
x) 23.138 RT Two-Family Residential District
xi) 23.139 Two-Family and Multi-Family District
xii) 23.140 RMI (Multi-Family Intermediate) District
xiii) 23.141 RMU (Multi-Family Urban) District
xiv) 23.150 O office District
xv) 23.151 CS Commercial Shopping District
xvi) 23.153 CG Commercial General District
xvii) 23.160 IL Light Industrial District
xviii) 23.307 Application, Preliminary PUD Plan
xix) 23.360 Alleys
xx) 23.273 Development Standards
xxi) 23.282 Contents of Application, Site Plan
xxii) 23.349 Public Improvement Warranty
xxiii) 23.357 Water Distribution System
xxiv) 23.358 Sanitary Sewer Collection System
No requests to speak. Planning Commission recommends the council approve these changes. Will review and return next meeting with ordinances for the council to vote on.
Resolutions (View resolutions here) -
Passed Resolution No. CC-2013-01: Council approves 4-0.
Ordinances (View ordinances here) -
a. First Reading
Ordinance No. 3219: Council approves 4-0.
b. Second Reading
Ordinance No. 3218: Council approves 4-0.
Reports from Officers and Boards
City Attorney John Dorman - requests an executive session.
SUA Director Dan Blankenship - Reports on drought situation in Oklahoma. He reports that Kaw Reservoir, the City's municipal water supply source, is 98 percent full compared to other lakes that are at lower capacity. This is monitored on a daily basis.
Mayor John Bartley - Upcoming radio interviews with council. Cancelled Monday's study session, items will be held until next study session.
Appointments
a. Airport Authority Board: Mayor Bartley nominates Lee Roy Smith and Justin Biassou for reappointment. Council approves 4-0.
b. Audit Committee: Mayor Bartley nominates Jerry Franklin (banker) and Kathy Elliott (CPA) (separate vote). Council approves 4-0.
c. Library Board: Mayor Bartley nominates Bradley Rickleman for vacant seat. Council approves 4-0.
d. Stillwater Medical Center Authority Board: Mayor Bartley nominates Calvin Anthony and Lowell Barto for reappointment. Council approves 4-0.
e. Rural Water Advisory Board: Mayor Bartley nominates Charles Rice and Jerry Horn for reappointment. Council approves 4-0.
f. Western Payne County Ambulance Trust Authority: Mayor Bartley nominates Randall Elliott for vacant position. Council approves 4-0.
g. Stillwater Economic Development Advisory Council (SEDAC): Mayor Bartley appoints himself and Vice Mayor Chuck Hopkins to serve on behalf for the City. Council approves 4-0.
Adjourn City Council meeting, move into Stillwater Utilities Authority.
Consent Docket
Item B pulled by Mayor Bartley. Trustees approve Item (A) 4-0.
Mayor Bartley pulled Item B to say he appreciates how city staff have handled the sale of the failed Kinzie Substation power transformer. Moved to approve Item B. Trustees approve Item B 4-0.
General Orders
a. Professional Services Agreement with C.H. Guersney for Western Road water line connection from the 56th tower to the 44th Avenue (12WC05) (SUA-13-03)
One person spoke. Trustees approve recommendation 4-0.
Stillwater Utilities Authority adjourned.
Council convenes into executive session.
END
Recap by Jennifer Gray, Marketing and Public Relations.
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