Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Meeting Recap: July 20, 2015


 

NOTE:  The Mayor and members of the City Council will gather prior to the regular meeting in  Conference Room 1112B beginning at 5 p.m. this date for dinner.  No City Council business will be discussed or acted upon at this time.  This is not a closed session and members of the public and press are welcome to attend.  Meals will only be provided to the City Council and staff.

1.       CALL MEETING TO ORDER

2.       PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3.       PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS

NONE

4.       CONSENT DOCKET

Items listed on the consent docket are routine administrative matters that may be approved by a single vote with or without discussion.  Councilors may remove individual items from the consent docket and place them on Items Removed from Consent Docket for additional consideration.  The City Council will take action at this meeting (including a vote or series of votes) on these items either collectively as part of the Consent Docket or individually under Items Removed from Consent Docket.

a.    Approval of minutes:           Regular Meeting         July 6, 2015
                                                   Executive Session        July 6, 2015

b.    Bid recommendation for the Pavement Rehabilitation Project contract  (CC-15-88)

c.    Bid recommendation for contractor for the Leigh & Hall drainage project (CC-15-91)

d.    Budget carry-forwards

e.    Public improvements & easements for Saddlecreek Apartments, Phase I (CC-15-86)

f.     Lease for Stillwater Regional Airport improvement project modular building

g.    Appropriations for Stillwater Regional Airport improvements

h.    Temporary construction easement for the Main Street Water Line Project  (CC-15-77)

i.      Service agreement renewal between City of Stillwater and Lytx (DriveCam) to provide in-car cameras and services  (CC-15-78)

j.      Addendum to the City of Stillwater and Asplundh Tree Experts contract to include tree cleanup and removal in the amount of the $131,260 for FY 2016  (CC-15-79)

k.    Request for City of Stillwater to participate in the Local Elected Officials Consortium of Northwestern Oklahoma to form a 17 county Workforce Area

l.      Budget amendment reflecting Network Remediation grant awarded to Stillwater Public Library by Oklahoma Department of Libraries

m.   *Renew professional services agreement between City of Stillwater and Olsson & Associates for on-call civil engineering services needed for FY16 Transportation Projects  (CC-15-81)

Council approved 5-0.
 
5.       PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING

The City Council will hear comments on agenda items not scheduled for public hearing from speakers who have submitted a written request in accordance with Sec. 2-25, Stillwater City Code.  General information regarding communication with the City Council in this manner is found on the reverse side of the agenda.

6.       ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT DOCKET

Council approved 5-0 with removal of item d.

7.       PUBLIC HEARINGS

The City Council will hear public comments, discuss, and take action at this meeting (including a vote or series of votes) on each item listed under Public Hearings unless the agenda entry specifically states that no action will be taken.

 
a.       Receive public comment regarding a request for a Map Amendment to rezone property addressed as 401 and 403 N. Duncan Street and 202 West Hall of Fame Avenue from RT (Two Family Residential) to CS (Commercial Shopping)  (CC-15-80)\

Council approved 5-0.

b.      Receive public comment regarding a request for a Map Amendment for property addressed as 2112 N. Husband from RSS (Small-Lot Single-Family Residential) to RT (Residential Two-Family) (See memo to dismiss)

c.       Receive public comment regarding a request for a Map Amendment to rezone property addressed as 721, 805, and 809 E. Virginia Avenue from RSS (Residential Small-lot Single-family) to CS (Commercial Shopping)  (CC-15-87)

Council approved 5-0.

d.      Receive public comment regarding a request for a Text Amendment to the Land Development Code, Chapter 23, Section 23.211 and Section 23.356  (CC-15-84)

Council approved 5-0.

 
8.       GENERAL ORDERS

The City Council will discuss and take action at this meeting (including a vote or series of votes) on each item listed under General Orders unless the agenda entry specifically states that no action will be taken.

a.      Overview of the Hazard Mitigation Plan and Babcock Basin Phase 2 (CC-15-89)

Council approved 5-0.

b.      Consider Perkins Road design concept  (CC-15-90)

Council approved 5-0.

c.       Consider ordinance to set an election for renewal of the ½ cent transportation sales tax  (CC-15-82)

No vote on item c.

d.      Form Based Code Financing Plan, Phase 3  (CC-15-83)

No vote on item d.

 
9.       ORDINANCES

The City Council will discuss and take action at this meeting (including a vote or series of votes) on each item listed under Ordinances unless the agenda entry specifically states that no action will be taken.

 
First Reading

a.      ORDINANCE NO. 3311:  AN ORDINANCE REZONING A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED AT 510 E. VIRGINIA AVENUE FROM RSS, SMALL-LOT SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, TO CG, COMMERCIAL GENERAL DISTRICT

Council approved 5-0.

b.      ORDINANCE NO. 3312:  AN ORDINANCE REZONING A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED AT 814 E. 5th AVENUE FROM RSS, SMALL-LOT SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, TO RT, TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

Council approved 5-0.

c.       ORDINANCE NO. 3313: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 23, LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, ARTICLE VI, LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS, DIVISION 5, INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS, AMENDING SECTION 23-160, IL LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT         

Council approved 5-0.

d.      ORDINANCE NO. 3314:  AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT SYSTEM, DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN FOR THE CITY OF STILLWATER, OKLAHOMA BY ADOPTING A REVISED AND RESTATED RETIREMENT PLAN; PROVIDING RETIREMENT BENEFITS FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF STILLWATER, OKLAHOMA; PROVIDING FOR PURPOSE AND ORGANIZATION; PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING FOR ELIGIBILITY AND PARTICIPATION; PROVIDING FOR NON-ALIENATION OF BENEFITS; LOSS OF BENEFITS FOR CAUSE AND LIMITATIONS OF BENEFITS; PROVIDING FOR EMPLOYER AND EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS; PROVIDING FOR ACCOUNTING, ALLOCATION, AND VALUATION; PROVIDING BENEFITS; PROVIDING FOR REQUIRED NOTICE; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS AND TERMINATION; PROVIDING FOR TRANSFER TO AND FROM OTHER PLANS; CREATING A RETIREMENT COMMITTEE AND PROVIDING FOR POWERS, DUTIES, AND RIGHTS OF RETIREMENT COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT OF CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS; PROVIDING FOR DURATION AND PAYMENT OF EXPENSES; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR VESTING SCHEDULES; PROVIDING FOR A FUND TO FINANCE THE SYSTEM TO BE POOLED WITH OTHER INCORPORATED CITIES, TOWNS AND THEIR AGENCIES AND INSTRUMENTALITIES FOR PURPOSES OF ADMINISTRATION, MANAGEMENT, AND INVESTMENT AS PART OF THE OKLAHOMA MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT FUND; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT OF ALL CONTRIBUTIONS UNDER THE SYSTEM TO THE OKLAHOMA MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT FUND FOR MANAGEMENT AND INVESTMENT; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER AND SEVERABILITY; ADOPTING THOSE AMENDMENTS MANDATED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.  (CC-15-93)

Council approved 5-0.

e.      ORDINANCE NO. 3315: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT SYSTEM, DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN FOR THE POSITION OF CITY MANAGER FOR THE CITY OF STILLWATER, OKLAHOMA BY ADOPTING A REVISED AND RESTATED RETIREMENT PLAN; PROVIDING RETIREMENT BENEFITS FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF STILLWATER, OKLAHOMA; PROVIDING FOR PURPOSE AND ORGANIZATION; PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING FOR ELIGIBILITY AND PARTICIPATION; PROVIDING FOR NON-ALIENATION OF BENEFITS; LOSS OF BENEFITS FOR CAUSE AND LIMITATIONS OF BENEFITS; PROVIDING FOR EMPLOYER AND EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS; PROVIDING FOR ACCOUNTING, ALLOCATION, AND VALUATION; PROVIDING BENEFITS; PROVIDING FOR REQUIRED NOTICE; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS AND TERMINATION; PROVIDING FOR TRANSFER TO AND FROM OTHER PLANS; CREATING A RETIREMENT COMMITTEE AND PROVIDING FOR POWERS, DUTIES, AND RIGHTS OF RETIREMENT COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT OF CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS; PROVIDING FOR DURATION AND PAYMENT OF EXPENSES; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR VESTING SCHEDULES; PROVIDING FOR A FUND TO FINANCE THE SYSTEM TO BE POOLED WITH OTHER INCORPORATED CITIES, TOWNS AND THEIR AGENCIES AND INSTRUMENTALITIES FOR PURPOSES OF ADMINISTRATION, MANAGEMENT, AND INVESTMENT AS PART OF THE OKLAHOMA MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT FUND; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT OF ALL CONTRIBUTIONS UNDER THE SYSTEM TO THE OKLAHOMA MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT FUND FOR MANAGEMENT AND INVESTMENT; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER AND SEVERABILITY; ADOPTING THOSE AMENDMENTS MANDATED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.   (CC-15-93)

Council approved 5-0.

Second Reading

a.      ORDINANCE NO. 3310:  AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE STILLWATER CITY CODE, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 23, LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, ARTICLE XXI, OIL, GAS AND DISPOSAL WELL REGULATIONS, BY REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY SECTIONS 23-410 AND 23-411; AND BY CREATING NEW SECTIONS 23-410.1, FINDINGS OF FACT; AUTHORITY; SECTION 23-410.2, DEFINITIONS; SECTION 23-410.3, OIL AND GAS WELL DRILLING AND DEVELOPMENT GENERALLY; EXCEPTIONS; SECTION 23-410.4, SPECIFIC USE PERMIT; SITE PLAN REQUIREMENTS; ADDITIONAL SUBMITTALS; NOTICE; SECTION 23-410.5, MITIGATION AND RESTORATION PLANS; SECTION 23-410.6, STANDARDS FOR OIL AND GAS WELL DRILLING AND COMPLETION; SECTION 23-410.7, STANDARDS FOR OIL AND GAS WELL PRODUCTION; SECTION 23-410.8, INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION; SECTION 23-410.9, BOND OR IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT; SECTION 23-410.10 TRANSFER OF SPECIFIC USE PERMIT; SECTION 23-410.11, INSPECTION; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY

 Council approved 5-0.

 
10.   RESOLUTIONS

The City Council will discuss and take action at this meeting (including a vote or series of votes) on each item listed under Resolutions unless the agenda entry specifically states that no action will be taken.

a.       RESOLUTION NO. CC-15-13:  A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITY OF STILLWATER AND STILLWATER PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2015 MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL MULTI-HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN

Council approved 5-0. 

b.      RESOLUTION NO. CC-15-14:  A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, PAYNE COUNTY, OKLAHOMA CONSIDER AND ADOPT CERTAIN OIL AND GAS DRILLING SETBACK REQUIREMENTS

Council approved 4 - 1 passes. Najera voted no.
 

11.   REPORTS FROM OFFICERS & BOARDS

Announcements and remarks about matters of general interest may be made by Councilors, the City Manager, or the City Attorney at this time. Items of City business that may require discussion or action (including a vote or series of votes) are listed below. 

a.       Miscellaneous items from the City Attorney

i)      Request for Executive Session pursuant to 25 O.S. Section 307 (B)(1) of the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act for the purpose of confidential communication regarding the employment, appointment, promotion, demotion, disciplining or resignation of Municipal Judge Tanya Raun.

ii)     Request for Executive Session pursuant to 25 O.S. Section 307 (B)(1) of the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act for the purpose of confidential communication regarding the employment, appointment, promotion, demotion, disciplining or resignation of City  Attorney John Dorman.

iii)    Request for Executive Session pursuant to 25 O.S. Section 307 (B)(1) of the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act for the purpose of confidential communication regarding the employment, appointment, promotion, demotion, disciplining or resignation of City Manager Dan Galloway.

b.      Miscellaneous items from the City Manager

c.       Miscellaneous items from the City Council

i)        Discussion about scheduling items for upcoming meetings

 
12.   QUESTIONS & INQUIRIES


13.   APPOINTMENTS

The City Council will discuss and take action at this meeting (including a vote or series of votes) on each item listed under Appointments unless the agenda entry specifically states that no action will be taken.

a.      Sister Cities Council

Council approved 5-0.

b.      Western Payne County Ambulance Trust Authority

Council approved 5-0.

 
14.   EXECUTIVE SESSION

a.       Confidential communication regarding the employment, appointment, promotion, demotion, disciplining or resignation of Municipal Judge Tanya Raun.

b.      Confidential communication regarding the employment, appointment, promotion, demotion, disciplining or resignation of City Attorney John Dorman.

c.       Confidential communication regarding the employment, appointment, promotion, demotion, disciplining or resignation of City Manager Dan Galloway.

No action was taken.
 

15.   RETURN FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION

 
16.   ADJOURN
 

Written by Jane Cundiff, Office of Marketing and Public Relations

Friday, July 10, 2015

Meeting Recap July 6, 2015

(STILLWATER, OKLA. / July 6, 2015) — The City of Stillwater City Council met for its regular meeting Monday, July 6, 2015. (View agenda here.)




Note: Councilor Joe Weaver was absent for this meeting.

1.CALL MEETING TO ORDER

2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3.PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS

       NONE

4. CONSENT DOCKET

a. Approval of minutes:
Regular Meeting June 15, 2015
Corrected Minutes June 01, 2015
b. Public improvements for Mattress Firm store located at 1717 N. Perkins Road (CC-15-74)
c. Accept easements from:
i) Larry Parks, 1499 S. Ransom Street (CC-15-69)
ii) P&T Investments, 424 W. 9th Avenue (CC-15-68)
iii) Robert Kerns, 799 E. Mercury (CC-15-70)
d. Accept Western Road water line easements (CC-15-76)
e. Bid recommendation for the 9th Avenue Culvert Replacement / Rehabilitation project (CC-15-73)
f. Lease of Boomer Lake Park for Red Dirt Wake Open wakeboard tournament (CC-15-64)
g. Authorization for City Manager to sign contracts related to health benefits administration for FY 2015-16 (CC-15-67)
h. One year lease renewal at Stillwater Regional Airport between City of Stillwater and OSU Flight Center (CC-15-75)
i. Budget amendments reflecting revenue received from a $40,000 grant from Oklahoma Department of Libraries and expenditures by Stillwater Public Library for the purchase of e-books, audios, and videos for OK Virtual Library.
      Council Approved 4-0.

5. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING

       NONE

6.ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT DOCKET
       
       NONE

7. PUBLIC HEARINGS

a.Receive public comment regarding a request for annexation into the City of
Stillwater corporate limits and application of the zoning district IG (Industrial
General} to approximately 108.77 acres located on the southwest corner of Burris
Road and Jardot Road (See staff memo to postpone until September 10, 2015)

b.Receive public comment regarding a request for a Map Amendment for property addressed at 814 E. 51h from RSS to RT (CC-15-71)
     Council approved 4-0.

c.Receive public comment regarding arequest for a Map Amendment for property addressed as 510 and 510 1/2 E. Virginia Avenue from RSS to CG (CC-15-72)
     Council approved 4-0.

d.Receive public comment regarding a request for a Text Amendment to the Land
Development Code adding Personal Services and Professional Offices to Permit
Use by Right in IL District (See staff memo to postpone}
     Council approved 4-0.

e. Receive public comment regarding a request for review and approval of an amended Preliminary PUD to construct a multi-family development on property zoned RMI-PUD, Residential Multi-family - Intermediate with Planned Unit Development located at 1400 N. Boomer Road (CC-15-65)
     Council Approved 4-0.

8.GENERAL ORDERS
     
       NONE


9. RESOLUTIONS

a.RESOLUTION NO. 2015-12: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SIGNATORIES FOR DEPOSITORIES
     Council approved 4-0.

10. ORDINANCES

First Reading
a. ORDINANCE NO. 3310: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE STILLWATER CITY CODE, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 23, LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, ARTICLE XXI, OIL, GAS AND DISPOSAL WELL REGULATIONS, BY REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY SECTIONS 23-410 AND 23-411; AND BY CREATING NEW SECTIONS 23-410.1, FINDINGS OF FACT; AUTHORITY; SECTION 23-410.2, DEFINITIONS; SECTION 23-410.3, OIL AND GAS WELL DRILLING AND DEVELOPMENT GENERALLY; EXCEPTIONS; SECTION 23-410.4, SPECIFIC USE PERMIT; SITE PLAN REQUIREMENTS; ADDITIONAL SUBMITALS; NOTICE; SECTION 23-410.5, MITIGATION AND RESTORATION PLANS; SECTION 23-410.6, STANDARDS FOR OIL AND GAS WELL DRILLING AND COMPLETION; SECTION 23-410.7, STANDARDS FOR OIL AND GAS WELL PRODUCTION; SECTION 23-410.8, INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION; SECTION 23-410.9, BOND OR IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT; SECTION 23-410.10, TRANSFER OF SPECIFIC USE PERMIT; SECTION 23-410.11, INSPECTION; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY
     Council Approved 4-0.

Second Reading
a. ORDINANCE NO. 3307: AN ORDINANCE REZONING A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED AT 4420 WEST SIXTH AVENUE FROM CS, COMMERCIAL GENERAL DISTRICT, AND A, AGRICULTURE DISTRICT, TO RTM, TWO-FAMILY AND MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
b.ORDINANCE NO. 3309: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE STILLWATER CITY CODE, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE I, IN GENERAL, TO CREATE SECTION 2-2, CITY CLERK, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
     Council Approved 4-0.

11. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS & BOARDS
a. Miscellaneous items from the City Attorney
i) Request of an Executive Session pursuant to 25 O.S. 307 (B)(2) to discuss labor negotiations with Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #102.
ii) Request for an Executive Session pursuant to 25 O.S. 307 (B)(4) for the purpose of confidential communication with the City Attorney regarding a pending tort claim filed by Cindy Beckham. It is the opinion of the City Attorney that public disclosure of this matter will seriously impair the ability of the City Council to process this claim and/or conduct an investigation and/or to prosecutor/defend any resulting litigation or proceeding in the public interest.
iii) Request for an Executive Session pursuant to 25 O.S. 307 (B)(4) to engage in confidential communications with the City Attorney regarding the pending Worker's Compensation claim of Vicki Reed. It is the opinion of the City Attorney that public disclosure of this matter will seriously impair the ability of the City Council to Prosecute/ defend this pending litigation or proceeding in the public interest.
b. Miscellaneous items from the City Manager
       
        NONE

c. Miscellaneous items from the City Council
i) Discussion about scheduling items for upcoming meetings
       
        NONE

12. QUESTIONS & INQUIRIES

        NONE

13. APPOINTMENTS


a. Board of Drainage Appeals
Seth Buchanan to fill one of the vacancies on the Board of Drainage Appeals
     
Council Approved 4-0. 


b. Building Trades Board
Rusty Kraybill's term will expire in July. Kade Pearson is nominated and approved to fill this term.
   
 Council Approved 4-0.


c. Planning Commission
Ariel Ross is nominated and approved.
     Council Approved 4-0.

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION

a. Confidential communication to discuss labor negotiations with Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #102.

b. Confidential communication regarding a pending tort claim filed by Cindy Beckham.

c. Confidential communication regarding the pending Worker's Compensation claim of Vicki Reed.

15. RETURN FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion by Councilor Najera, second by Vice Mayor Darlington to reconvene the July 6, 2015 meeting of the Stillwater City Council. 

Roll call vote:  Noble-yea, Darlington-yea, Najera-yea, Zannotti-yea.  Nay-none.  Motion carried with four yea-votes. 

a. Possible action regarding labor negotiations with Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #102.

     No action was taken on this item.

b. Possible action regarding a pending tort claim filed by Cindy Beckham.

     No action was taken on this item.

c. Possible action regarding the pending Workers’ Compensation claim of Vicki Reed.


Motion by Councilor Zannotti, second by Councilor Najera to authorize the City attorney to ask an additional $3,553.00 to the compromise settlement of the pending workers' compensation filed by Vicki Reed. 

ROLL CALL VOTE:  NOBLE-YEA, DARLINGTON-YEA, NAJERA-YEA, ZANNOTTI-YEA.  NAY-NONE.  MOTION CARRIED WITH FOUR YEA VOTES.

16. ADJOURN

MOTION BY COUNCILOR NAJERA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR DARLINGTON TO ADJOURN THE JULY 6, 2015 REGULAR MEETING OF THE STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL.

ROLL CALL VOTE:  NOBLE-YEA, DARLINGTON-YEA, NAJERA-YEA, ZANNOTTI-YEA.  NAY-NONE.  MOTION CARRIED WITH FOUR YEA VOTES.

     Council Approved 4-0


Written by Jane Cundiff, Marketing and Public Relations