Thursday, May 7, 2015

Meeting Recap: May 4, 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. / May 5, 2015) — The City of Stillwater City Council met for its regular meeting Monday, May 4, 2015. (View agenda here.)


Pledge of Allegiance
a.       Led by Highland Park Elementary student Ella Driskel

Proclamation and Presentations
a.       National Bike Month and Bike to Work Week

Mayor Gina Noble proclaimed the month of May 2015 as National Bike Month and the week of May 11-15, 2015 at Bike to Work Week.

b.      Community Action Month

Noble declared May 2015 as Community Action Month.

Consent Docket
a.       Approval of minutes:                     Regular meeting           April 20, 2015
Executive session  April 20, 2015
b.      Bid recommendation for the CDBG 2013 project for Stonegate, Raintree  & Peachtree stormwater drainage project
c.       2015 Payne County Youth Services Emergency Shelter Grant
d.      Improvements and easements for Tradan Heights Addition, Section Two

Council approved 4-0.

Public Hearings
a.       Receive public comment regarding additional project selections for the Community Development Block Grant 2015

Development Services Director Paula Dennison presented the report. There was a recommendation for the approval of Phase 2 of the Leigh and Hall Drainage Channel Project.

One resident recommended a sidewalk project on East 3rd St.

No action was taken under public hearings.

General Orders
a.       Appointment of person to fill vacant Council Seat No. 2

There were 7 applicants for the vacant seat:

William Joyce
Geoffrey Sites
Richard Buchanan
Ariel Ross
Alane Zannotti
Nancy Beckstrom
Gladeen Allred

Councilor Joe Weaver said he was amazed at the quality of the applications received. The other councilors echoed his comments.

Noble nominated Alane Zannotti for the vacant seat.

Council approved 4-0.

b.      2015-16 fiscal operating budget update from City Manager Dan Galloway

City Manager Dan Galloway briefly presented updates to the operating budget, with more details to be presented at the next council meeting on May 18.

Adjustments to the transportation budget suggested during the previous special meeting were also discussed briefly.

c.       Complete Streets Policy to guide transportation project development

External Services Director John McClenny asked the council to table the item to a study session at a later date. Galloway suggested tabling the item subject to call.

Council approved tabling 5-0.

d.      Form based code regulation plan

Moved up to public hearings. Dennison presented the regulation plan. There were no requests to speak. No action was taken.

Resolutions
a.       Resolution No. 2015-8: A resolution adopting a complete streets policy

Tabled. No action taken.

b.      Resolution No. 2015-9: A resolution regarding commitment of leverage for the Oklahoma Department of Commerce Community Development Block Grant (CDBG 15), 2015 state small cities program

Council approved 4-1, with Councilor Zannotti abstaining.

Ordinances
First reading

a.       Ordinance No. 3301: An ordinance rezoning a tract of land located at 702 E. 14th St. from RSS (small lot, single family) to IL (industrial)

Council approved 5-0.

b.      Ordinance No. 3302: An ordinance rezoning a tract of land located at 1299 N. Jardot Rd. from RSL (large lot, single family) to RSS

Council approved 5-0.

c.       Ordinance No. 3303: An ordinance rezoning a tract of land located at 1411 N. Hightower St., 1324 N. Henderson St. and 1312 N. Henderson St. from A (agriculture) and RSL to RSS

Council approved 5-0.

d.      Ordinance No. 3304: An ordinance rezoning tracts of land located at 416, 418, 421, 422, 424, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 508, 511 and 515 S. Ramsey St. and 502 and 506 S. Hester St., and 807 and 809 W. 4th Ave. from RMI (multi-family residential intermediate) and CG (commercial general) to HR (high rise)

Council approved 5-0.

Second reading
a.       Ordinance No. 3299: An ordinance rezoning a tract of land located at 700 and 800 E. Northgate Drive from CS (commercial shopping) to RSS

Council approved 5-0.

Reports from Officers and Boards
a.       Miscellaneous items from the City Attorney

City Attorney John Dorman announced a proposed draft of the oil and gas ordinance online, and a form for residents to make written comments.

b.      Miscellaneous items from the City Manager

Galloway entioned public meetings for road projects at the Stillwater Public Library.

c.       Miscellaneous items from the City Council

Vice Mayor Pat Darlington announced community office hours with Councilor Miguel Najera.
Najera reminded OSU students of the free bulk item drop off at the Convenience Collection Center and of the tobacco-free parks.
Noble reminded residents the Main Street Water Line Project would begin May 11.

City Council is adjourned; Stillwater Utilities Authority called to order

Consent Docket
a.       Approval of minutes:                     Regular meeting           April 20, 2015
b.      Bid recommendation for the purchase of substation structural steel for 69 kV switching/distribution substation at the new Power Generation Station
c.       Bid recommendation for purchase of the auxiliary generators for the new Power Generation Station
d.      Bid recommendation for the purchase of the natural gas heater for the new Power Generation Station
e.       Bid recommendation for the purchase of the non-segmented bus for the new Power Generation Station
f.       Bid recommendation for the foundations and underground utilities for the new Power Generation Station

Trustees approved 5-0.

General Orders
a.       Professional Services Agreement for the East Basin Interceptor Replacement

Capital Programs Manager Candy Staring presented the agreement. The agreement is designed to alleviate sewer overflows in the East Basin.

Trustees approved 5-0.

SUA adjourned

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