Monday, May 4, 2015

Meeting Recap: April 27, 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.

(STILLWATER, OKLA. / April 28, 2015) — The City of Stillwater City Council met for its regular meeting Monday, April 27, 2015. (View agenda here.)


General Orders
a.       Discussion on process for filling vacant City Council seat

The City Council may appoint someone to fill a vacant seat within 60 days of the seat being vacated. If it’s not filled within that time, a general election will be held. The earliest an election could be held is July.

Vice Mayor Pat Darlington said she would prefer an appointment. The rest of the City Council agreed with Darlington.

The City Council will interview applicants at the City Council meeting on Monday, May 4.

b.      Review and discussion of proposed 2015-16 fiscal operating budget

City Manager Dan Galloway said there was not an expected increase in revenue.

Darlington said she’s heard much about the City of Stillwater’s commitment to the transportation department. Galloway reminded the Council the half-cent sales tax is appropriated to projects and is separate from the budget.

Members of the City Council and staff discussed expected tax revenue and job openings for a brief period of time before discussing comments from the public or other changes to the budget. Councilor Joe Weaver brought up water rates, and the council spent time discussing its affect.

Request for Executive Session
a.       Request executive session pursuant to 25 O.S. 307(C)(10) for purpose of conferring on matters pertaining to economic development, including the transfer of property, financing or the creation of a proposal to entice business to locate within the City of Stillwater because public disclosure of the matter to be discussed would interfere with the development of products and services and would violate the confidentiality of the business
b.      Request executive session pursuant to 25 O.S. 307 (B)(3) for purpose of confidential communication regarding purchase or appraisal of real property

Return from Executive Session
a.       Possible action regarding matters pertaining to economic development
b.      Possible action regarding purchase or appraisal of real property

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