Monday, April 27, 2015

Meeting Recap: April 20, 2015

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.

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.)

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

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