The City of Stillwater (Okla.) operates under a council-manager system. In this form of government, an elected city council is responsible for making policy, passing ordinances and approving the city’s budget. The council appoints a city manager who implements the policies adopted by the council. Citizens are encouraged to be an active participant in local government. Meeting recaps will be posted the week of the meeting.
4.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.
5.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.Establish a
Council Subcommittee to conduct a search for new City Manager
Mayor Noble and Vice Mayor Pat Darlington will serve as the
search committee. Council approved 5-0.
b.Tax Increment
Financing District report from City Attorney John Dorman
Council approved 5-0.
c.Complete
Streets presentation by Transportation Director Dr. Jason Peek
No vote at this time.
6.REPORTS FROM OFFICERS
& BOARDS
Announcementsandremarksaboutmattersofgeneralinterestmaybemadeby Councilors, the CityManager, or the City Attorneyat this time. Items ofCity business thatmayrequirediscussionor action(includingavoteor seriesof votes)arelisted below.
a.Miscellaneous
items from the City Attorney
b.Miscellaneous
items from the City Manager
c.Miscellaneous
items from the City Council
i)Discussion
about scheduling items for upcoming meeting
a.*Red Dirt
Military Moms and the “WARRIOR WALK ON SUICIDE”
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.
Council approved 5-0 with the removal of item b.
a.Approval of minutes:Special
MeetingSeptember 10, 2015
b.Appointment of Melissa Reames as Finance Director / Chief Financial
Officer for the City of Stillwater
c.Budget amendment reflecting receipt of $10,000 grant from the National
Endowment for the Arts for the Stillwater Public Library 2016 community-wide
reading event
d.Stillwater Public Library Trust annual report(CC-15-115)
e.One year
lease extension for Lynrho LLC dba Hangar 1 Flight Center of Stillwaterat Stillwater Regional Airport (CC-15-114)
f.Public Improvements and Easements, RealtyLink
Development(CC-15-112)
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 a removal of item b.
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 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
(Postponed from September 14, 2015)(CC-15-111)\
Council approved 5-0.
b.Receive public comment regarding a request for a Map Amendment for
property at 6th Avenue and Kings Avenue from the RSS, Residential
Small-lot Single-family district to the O, Office district(See
Staff memo to postpone)
c.Receive public comment regarding a request for a Map Amendment to rezone a portion of property addressed as 799 E.
Mercury Avenue from IG (Industrial General) to CS (Commercial Shopping) and NTZ
(Neighborhood Transition Zone) (CC-15-113) 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.Annual report from Stillwater Area Sports Association
9.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.
NONE
10.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
NONE
Second Reading
NONE
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
b.Miscellaneous items from the City Manager
c.Miscellaneous items from the City Council
d.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.
NONE
14.ADJOURN Council approved 5-0. Stillwater Utilities Authority Meeting (SUA)
1.CALL
MEETING TO ORDER
2.CONSENT
DOCKET
Items listed on the consent docket are routine
administrative matters that may be approved by a single vote with or without
discussion.Trustees may remove
individual items from the consent docket and place them on Items Removed from
Consent Docket for additional consideration.The Board of Trustees 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.Bid recommendation for the purchase of the new Power Generation Station 480V Motor Control
Center(See staff memo)
b.Water purchase contract for 51 East Water(SUA-15-58)
Council approved 5-0 with the removal of item b.
3.PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC
HEARING
The Trustees will
hear comments on agenda items from speakers who have submitted a written
request in accordance with Sec. 2-25, Stillwater City Code.General information regarding communication
with the Trustees in this manner is found on the reverse side of the agenda.
4.ITEMS
REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT DOCKET
The Trustees will
discuss and take action at this meeting (including a vote or series of votes)
on each item listed under Items Removed from the Consent Docket unless the
agenda entry specifically states that no action will be taken.
5.GENERAL
ORDERS
The Trustees 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.
NONE
6.REPORTS
FROM OFFICERS & BOARDS
Announcements and remarks about matters of general
interest may be made by the Trustees, the General Manager, or the General
Counsel at this time. Items of Authority
business that may require discussion or action (including a vote or series of
votes) are listed below.
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. Council approved 5-0.
a.Approval
of minutes:Special MeetingAugust 17, 2015
Regular
MeetingAugust 24, 2015
b.Memo
to set hearing date, closing portion of 5th Ave ROW (See Staff Memo)
c.Memo
to set hearing date, closing utility easement, 1712 S Hidden Oaks (See Staff Memo)
d.Accept
easementsfor
Airport/Jardot Waterline Loop for PGS (CC-15-109)
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
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 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 21, 2015) 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.
NONE
9.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.
NONE
10.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
NONE
Second Reading
a.ORDINANCE
NO. 3321:AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE STILLWATER CITY
CODE, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 23, LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, ARTICLE VI,LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS, DIVISION 3,
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS, BY CREATING SECTION 23-144, NTZ NEIGHBORHOOD TRANSITION
ZONE
Council approved 5-0.
b.ORDINANCE
NO. 3323:AN ORDINANCE REZONING A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED
AT 2000 EAST AIRPORT ROAD FROM IG, GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, TO P, PUBLIC
DISTRICT
Council approved 5-0.
c.ORDINANCE
NO. 3324:AN ORDINANCE REZONING A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED
AT 799 EAST MERCURY AVENUE FROM IG, GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, TO CS,
COMMERCIAL SHOPPING DISTRICT
Council approved 5-0.
d.ORDINANCE
NO. 3325:AN
ORDINANCE GRANTING TO ONE GAS, INC., ACTING BY AND THROUGH ITS OKLAHOMA NATURAL
GAS COMPANY DIVISION, AND ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, FOR A PERIOD OF
TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEARS FROM APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF THIS ORDINANCE, A
NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE AND RIGHT TO ENTER THE PUBLIC WAYS TO INSTALL, OPERATE
AND MAINTAIN A DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WITHIN, ALONG, ACROSS, OVER AND UNDER THE
PUBLIC WAYS OF THE CITY OF STILLWATER, OKLAHOMA FOR THE TRANSPORTATION,
DISTRIBUTION AND/OR SALE OF GAS TO CONSUMERS AND THE PUBLIC GENERALLY IN THE
CITY; DEFINING THE WORDS AND PHRASES THEREIN; PROVIDING FOR ASSIGNMENT, SALE OR
LEASE OF THE FRANCHISE; PROVIDING THAT THE CITY MAY ENACT AN ORDINANCE CHARGING
PERSONS TRANSPORTING GAS THROUGH GRANTEE’S DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM A FEE ON THE
CALCULATED VALUE OF SUCH TRANSPORTED GAS; PROVIDING FOR USE AND REPAIR OF THE
PUBLIC WAYS AND FOR PUBLIC WAY CONSTRUCTION PERMITS; PROVIDING FOR REGULATION
OF SERVICE; ESTABLISHING DEPTH OF PIPELINES; ESTABLISHING RIGHTS AND DUTIES IN
THE MOVEMENT AND ALTERATION OF PIPELINES; PROVIDING FOR INDEMNIFICATION OF THE
CITY OF STILLWATER; PROVIDING FOR GRANTEE’S RULES AND REGULATIONS; PROVIDING
FOR INSPECTION OF GRANTEE’S RECORDS; REQUIRING GRANTEE TO PAY A FRANCHISE FEE
AND OTHER COMPENSATION AND THE CONDITIONS OF SUCH PAYMENT; PROVIDING FOR A
RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL UPON SALE OF THE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM; PROVIDING THE TIME
FOR PERFORMANCE BY GRANTEE; PROVIDING FOR RECOVERY OF ATTORNEYS FEES; PROVIDING
FOR CONDITIONS OF THE FRANCHISE; PROVIDING FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THIS ORDINANCE
UPON THE INVALIDITY OF ANY PART THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION OF THIS
ORDINANCE TO AN ELECTION OF THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR
ACCEPTANCE OF THIS FRANCHISE BY GRANTEE AND BOTH AN EFFECTIVE AND AN OPERATIVE
DATE THEREOF; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS AND SUPERSEDING
ORDINANCE NO. 2369; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY OF PROVISIONS AND
APPLICABILITY OF HEADINGS.
Council approved 5-0.
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 an Executive Session pursuant to 25 0.S. §307 (B)(4) to engage in confidential
communications with the City Attorney regarding the pending Workers’
Compensation claim of David Wagnon. 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
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.
NONE
14.EXECUTIVE SESSION
a.Confidential communication regarding a pending workers’
compensation claim filed by David Wagnon.
15.RETURN
FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
a.Possible action regarding a pending workers’ compensation
claim filed by David Wagnon. City Council approved a compromise settlement of $27,455 with a vote of 5-0.
16.ADJOURN
Stillwater Utilities Authority Meeting (SUA)
1.CALL
MEETING TO ORDER
2.CONSENT
DOCKET
Items listed on the consent docket are routine
administrative matters that may be approved by a single vote with or without
discussion.Trustees may remove
individual items from the consent docket and place them on Items Removed from
Consent Docket for additional consideration.The Board of Trustees 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.
Council approved 5-0.
a.Approval
of minutes:Special MeetingAugust
24, 2015
b.Power
Generation Station Non-Segmented Bus Duct Additional Expenditure Authority
(SUA-15-59)
3.PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC
HEARING
The Trustees will
hear comments on agenda items from speakers who have submitted a written
request in accordance with Sec. 2-25, Stillwater City Code.General information regarding communication
with the Trustees in this manner is found on the reverse side of the agenda.
4.ITEMS
REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT DOCKET
The Trustees will
discuss and take action at this meeting (including a vote or series of votes)
on each item listed under Items Removed from the Consent Docket unless the
agenda entry specifically states that no action will be taken.
5.GENERAL
ORDERS
The Trustees 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.
NONE
6.RESOLUTIONS
The Trustees 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.
NONE
7.REPORTS
FROM OFFICERS & BOARDS
Announcements and remarks about matters of general
interest may be made by the Trustees, the General Manager, or the General
Counsel at this time. Items of Authority
business that may require discussion or action (including a vote or series of
votes) are listed below.
8.ADJOURN
Council approved 5-0.
Stillwater Economic Development Authority Meeting (SEDA)
1.CALL
MEETING TO ORDER
2.CONSENT
DOCKET
Items listed on the consent docket are routine
administrative matters that may be approved by a single vote with or without
discussion.Trustees may remove
individual items from the consent docket and place them on Items Removed from
Consent Docket for additional consideration.The Board of Trustees 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:Special MeetingAugust
24, 2015
Council approved 5-0.
3.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.
4.ITEMS
REMOVED FROM CONSENT DOCKET
5.GENERAL
ORDERS
The Trustees 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.Consider
report and recommendations from SEDAC regarding urban planner proposals, with
possible action to select a planning firm to begin contract negotiations for
the Downtown project.
Council approved 4-1. Najera voted no.
b.Possible
action regarding a Business Development Incentive Agreement between SEDA and
1907 Meat Company to incentivize the establishment of a new retail meat market
store in BID#1.
Mayor Noble nominated Councilor Weaver to represent the council with the Urban
Planning forum. Council approved 5-0.
6.REQUEST
FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
Request for an
Executive Session pursuant to 25 0.S. §307 (C) (10) for the purpose of
conferring on matters pertaining to economic development, including the
transfer of property, financing, or the creation of a proposal to entice a
business to locate within the City of Stillwater, because public
disclosure of the matter discussed would interfere with the development of
products or services or would violate the confidentiality of the business
7.EXECUTIVE
SESSION
Confidential
communication pertaining to economic development, including the transfer
of property, financing, or the creation of a proposal to entice a business
to locate within the City of Stillwater.
