Thursday, December 18, 2014

Meeting Recap: Dec. 15, 2014

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


(STILLWATER, OKLA. / Dec. 16, 2014) — The City of Stillwater City Council met for its regular meeting Monday, Dec. 15, 2014. (View agenda here.)

a.       Pledge led by the Stillwater High School Chorale

a.       “Carol of the Bells” presented by the Stillwater High School Chorale

a.       Approval of minutes                      Regular meeting                       Dec. 1, 2014
Executive session                    Dec. 1, 2014
b.      2015 labor agreement between Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 102 and City of Stillwater budget amendment to cover the costs associated with the agreement
c.       Lease agreement amendment between James A. Griffith and City of Stillwater
d.      Budget amendment reflecting revenue received from a National Endowment for the Humanities Preservation Grant awarded to the Stillwater Public Library

Council approved 5-0.

a.       Stillwater Medical Center Authority Amended and Restated Trust Indenture

Jerry Moeller, CEO of the Stillwater Medical Center presented proposed changes to the trust indenture.

A resolution will be brought back to the City Council at some time in January.

b.      Introduction to form-based codes

Development Services Director Paula Dennison introduced zoning for form-based codes. Dennison asked for permission to begin drafting an ordinance to replace the eight zones in the area.

Councilor Pat Darlington was in favor of using form-based codes in the area. The rest of the council echoed Darlington’s approval.

a.       Resolution CC-2014-16: Resolution authorizing the mayor of the City of Stillwater, Okla., a municipal corporation, to sign and issue an election proclamation calling for a primary and general election in the City of Stillwater

Council approved 5-0.

First reading

a.       Ordinance No. 3288: Closing utility easement at property addressed as 711 W. 4th Ave. and 402 S. Hester St.

Council approved 5-0.

b.      Ordinance No. 3289: Rezoning tract of land commonly known as Lakeview Ridge Addition, first section, second section, third section and fourth section, from RTM (two-family and multifamily residential) to RSS (small lot, single-family residential)

Council approved 5-0.

c.       Ordinance No. 3290: Rezoning tract of land located at 2123 W. 12th Ave. from RSS (small lot, single-family residential) and A (agriculture) to RSS

Council approved 5-0.

d.      Ordinance No. 3291: Rezoning tract of land located at 101 N. Jardot Rd. from RSS (small lot, single-family) and A (agriculture) to RSS

Council approved 5-0.

e.       Ordinance No. 3292: Rezoning tract of land located at 202 S. Brush Creek Rd. from RSS (small lot, single-family) to A (agriculture)

Council approved 5-0.

Second reading

a.       Ordinance No. 3287: Rezoning tract of land located at 999 W. 12th Ave. from RSS (small lot, single-family) and A (agriculture) to O (office)

Council approved 5-0.

a.       Miscellaneous items from the City Attorney
a.       Request for executive session for purpose of confidential communication with City Attorney regarding pending litigation, Weaver vs. City of Stillwater, et al.
b.      Miscellaneous items from the City Manager

Nothing to add.

c.       Miscellaneous items from the City Council

Darlington wanted to see more public participation in next cost of service public workshop for water and wastewater rates

a.       Planning Commission

Mayor John Bartley nominated Richard Krysiak Jr. to fill the open seat on the Planning Commission.

Approved 5-0.

City Council recessed; Stillwater Utilities Authority called to order

a.       Approval of minutes                      Regular meeting                       Dec. 1, 2014
Special meeting                                    Dec. 1, 2014
b.      Bid recommendation for the purchase of shop fabricated tanks for the Power Generation Station
c.       Bid recommendation for the purchase of a new lift truck for Electric Utilities

Trustees approved 5-0.

a.       Amendments to the professional services agreement with Burns & McDonnell for the electric Power Generation Station Project to perform engineering design services for modifications to the 69,000 volt transmission system and for expansion of the transmission side of Industrial Substation

Generation Transmission Division Manager Loren Smith presented updates about the Power Generation Station project.

Trustees approved 5-0.

SUA adjourned; Stillwater Economic Utilities Authority called to order

a.       Approval of minutes                      Regular meeting                       Oct. 20, 2014
Special meeting                                    Nov. 2, 2014
b.      2015 meeting schedule

Councilors approved 5-0.

a.       Update on contract with Red Dirt DMO and possible action on proposed Plan of Work

City Manager Dan Galloway presented the update on the contract and proposed plan of work.

Councilors approved 5-0.

SEDA adjourned; City Council reconvened

a.       Confidential communication regarding pending litigation, Weaver vs. City of Stillwater, et al.

Councilors approved 5-0.

Return from Executive Session
a.       Possible action regarding Weaver vs. City of Stillwater, et al.

Motion to grant Officer Jeremy Rager and Timothy McKinney’s request for representation in litigation styled Weaver v. City of Stillwater, et al., CIV 14-881L, USDC, Western District, Oklahoma; direct City Attorney’s Office to undertake initial representation of the officers; authorize City Attorney to engage outside counsel for these officers if any conflict of interest develops.
Councilors passed 5-0.

City Council adjourned

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