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City Council meeting for April 20 - Part 1
City Council meeting for April 20 - Part 2
(STILLWATER, OKLA. / April 27, 2015) — The City of Stillwater City Council met for its regular meeting Monday, April 20, 2015. (View agenda here.)
City Council meeting for April 20 - Part 2
(STILLWATER, OKLA. / April 27, 2015) — The City of Stillwater City Council met for its regular meeting Monday, April 20, 2015. (View agenda here.)
Pledge of Allegiance
a.
Led
by Will Rogers Elementary School student Kambree Davis
Consent Docket
a.
Approval
of minutes: Regular
meeting April 6, 2015
Executive
sessions April 6, 2015
Special
meeting April 9,
2015
b.
Accept
general utility easements, 1405 & 1425 S. Sangre Rd.
c.
Bid
recommendation for the Bridge Rehabilitations Project
d.
Bid
recommendation for Pavement Management Project 15TR01 – F
e.
Accept
easement required for Water 2040 West Highway 51 booster pump station and Range
Road tower water line
f.
Engagement
letter with the firm of Berberich Trahan & Company to perform the audit for
the City of Stillwater and related Trust Authorities for the fiscal year ending
June 30, 2015
Council approved 5-0.
Swearing-in of Mayor Gina
Noble
Judge Tanya Raun swore in new
Mayor Gina Noble
Special Ceremonies
a.
Special
presentations/proclamations
Mayor Gina Noble expressed
gratitude on behalf of the City Council for former mayor John Bartley’s
contribution to the City of Stillwater. Bartley said he was happy for what the
council has been able to accomplish and the people he has worked with.
Election of Vice Mayor
Councilor Miguel Najera nominated
Councilor Pat Darlington for the position of vice mayor.
Council approved 4-0.
Public Hearings
a.
Receive
public comment regarding the project selection for the 2015 Community Development
Block Grant
Development Services Director Paula
Dennison presented the project selection. The project amount is at least
$191,252.
One resident spoke against using
the funds and seed money for the public garden. Dennison replied the money allocated
is for the physical components of the garden, and recommended approval of all
three projects.
Council approved 4-0.
b.
Receive
public comment regarding a request for a Map Amendment for 17 properties
located on South Ramsey and South Hester Streets and West 4th Avenue
from RMI (multi-family intermediate) and CG (commercial general) to HR (high
rise)
Planning Manager Aaron Baggarly
presented the map amendment.
Najera was concerned about the
construction crew being good neighbors, and Darlington encouraged the developer
to review form-based codes.
One resident was worried about
the cost of new housing.
Council approved 4-0.
c.
Receive
public comment regarding a request for a Map Amendment for property addressed
as 1299 N. Jardot Rd. from RSL (residential single-family large lot) to RSS (residential
single-family small lot)
Baggarly also presented this map
amendment.
Council approved 4-0.
d.
Receive
public comment regarding a request for a Map Amendment for properties addressed
as 1312 and 1324 N. Henderson St. and 1411 N. Hightower St. from A
(agriculture) and RSL (residential single-family large lot) to RSS (residential
single-family small lot)
Baggarly presented the item.
Council approved 4-0.
e.
Receive
public comment regarding a request for a Map Amendment for property addressed
as 702 E. 14th Ave. from RSS to IL (light industrial)
The building on this plot is a
legal, nonconforming use. The Planning Commission recommended denying the
amendment 5-1 because it was not an appropriate use based on the surrounding
area.
Najera made a motion for
approval.
Council voted 2-2, with Vice Mayor Weaver and
Noble voting against.
The applicant expressed his
intention to continue the plots current use and rent the property. Najera
resubmitted the motion for approval after hearing more information.
Council approved 3-1, with Noble voting against.
f.
Receive
public comment regarding a request for a Map Amendment to rezone property
addressed as 2302 W. 8th Ave. from RSS to CS (commercial shopping) (NOTE: The applicant requested this item be
postponed to the May 18, 2015 meeting.)
Council approved rescheduling of
item 4-0.
g.
Receive
public comment regarding a Text Amendment to the Land Development Code, Chapter
27, Article XXI Oil, Gas and Disposal Well Regulation and Chapter 18, Article
III, Miscellaneous Nuisance
Dennison presented the amendment.
The amendment adds a mitigation plan, increased separation distances,
protection for adjoining properties, an extraterritorial application, ban on
disposal wells, insurance increases and bonding requirements.
There are three bills pending
before the legislature. City Attorney John Dorman said the laws at the state
level must be heard within the week.
Eight people spoke for the
approval of the amendment, and 16 spoke in opposition. Of those who spoke
against, three were students at Oklahoma State University, eight were
professionals working in the oil field in some form and two others represented
mineral rights. One of those in opposition noted there was no difference
between horizontal and vertical wells in the amendment.
City Council postponed further
action until the meeting on Monday, May 18, 2015.
h.
Receive
public comment regarding amendment to Land Development Code: Form-based code
Dennison presented the amendment
on form-based codes. There will be a phased approach, all brought together
before the Council prior to July 1. The Planning Commission recommended
approval.
No action was taken on this item.
Resolutions
a.
Resolution 2015-7: Resolution regarding commitment
of leverage for the Oklahoma Department of Commerce community development block
grant (CDBG 15), 2015 State Small Cities Program
Council approved 4-0.
Ordinances
First reading
a.
Ordinance No. 3299: Ordinance rezoning tract of
land located at 700 and 800 E. Northgate Drive from CS (commercial shopping) to
RSS (residential single-family small lot)
Council approved 4-0.
b.
Ordinance No. 3300: Ordinance amending Stillwater
City Code by creating Article XXV, Corridor Redevelopment Area Planning
District, and Section 23-450, Site plan amendments and Appendix 1, form-based
codes
Council approved 4-0.
Second Reading
a.
Ordinance No. 3296: Ordinance amending Stillwater
City Code, repealing in its entirety Section 16-49, trespass upon land after
forbidden, and creating new Section 16-49, trespass forbidden, enforcement,
defenses for trespassing and penalties for trespassing
Council approved 4-0.
b.
Ordinance No. 3297: Ordinance amending Stillwater
City Code, Section 29-16, impounding of vehicles
Council approved 4-0.
c.
Ordinance No. 3298: Ordinance amending Stillwater
City Code, Chapter 43, vehicles for hire, insurance required and repealing
Sections 43-4 to 43-125
Council approved 4-0.
Reports from Officers and
Boards
a.
Miscellaneous
items from the City Attorney
Request for an executive session
b.
Miscellaneous
items from the City Manager
c.
Miscellaneous
items from the City Council
City
Council recessed; Stillwater Utilities Authority called to order
Consent Docket
a.
Approval
of minutes: Regular
meeting April 6, 2015
Executive
session April 6, 2015
b.
Bid
recommendation for the Main Street Water Line, 6th to Miller,
Replacement Project
c.
Bid
recommendation for the substation switchgear package for the new 69kV
switching/distribution substation
d.
Bid
recommendation for the 69kV circuit breakers for the new 69kV
switching/distribution substation
e.
Bid
recommendation for ventilation fans for the new Power Generation Station
f.
Bid
recommendation for site preparation for the new Power Generation Station
g.
Buy-back
agreement for five Heil side-load refuse vehicles between Carolina
Environmental Systems, Inc. and Stillwater Utilities Authority
Trustees approved 4-0.
SUA
adjourned; City Council reconvened
Executive Session
a.
Confidential
communication regarding labor negotiations with Fraternal Order of Police Lodge
#102 and International Association of Firefighters Local #2095
Return from Executive
Session
a.
Possible
action regarding labor negotiation with Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #102
and International Association of Firefighters Local #2095
No action was taken.
City
Council adjourned
-END-
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