(STILLWATER, OKLA. / Posted Feb 7, 2013) - The Stillwater City Council met for their regular meeting on Monday Feb. 4, 2013.
Note: City Manager Dan Galloway was absent; Stillwater Utilities Authority Director Dan Blankenship filled in. (View the meeting agenda here).
Boy Scouts troop 802 led the City Council and the audience with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Consent Docket
Items 'A' (pulled by Councilor Joe Weaver) and 'C' (pulled by Councilor Cody Scott) pulled. Council approves 'B', 'D' and 'E' 5-0.
Items removed from the Consent Docket
a. Councilor Weaver was not present at last meeting and couldn't vote the affirmative on it. Council approves item 'A' 4-1 with Councilor Weaver abstaining.
c. Video index - item 'C,' Items removed from Consent Docket
Councilor Scott would like more information about the Hazard Mitigation Plan update. Public Safety Director Norman McNickle gave summary to Council. Council approves item 'C' 5-0.
Public Hearings
a. Video index - Public Hearing, item 'A'
Receive public input regarding a request for a closing of right-of-way on West Street adjacent to 424 W. 9th Avenue (Continued from Jan. 24)
Vice Mayor Chuck Hopkins asks staff who puts down the cost for the easement relocations. Special Projects Planner Patty Evans said the developer does.
There was one request to speak in favor.
Staff recommends that the Council approves the request to close 20 feet of right-of-way with relocation or of sidewalk and water line provided.
Council approves 5-0.
b. Receive public input regarding a request for a Map Amendment for property addressed as 799 E. Mercury Ave. from General Industrial (IG) to Residential Two-Family & Multi-Family (RTM)
There was a staff memo to postpone this public hearing to Feb. 21.
Council approves the postponement 5-0.
General Orders
a. Video index - General Orders, item 'A'
Text amendment to Article IX, Section 10-486 of Stillwater City Code, 2011 National Electric Code
Chief Building Official Mike Roberts comes before Council to explain this text amendment.
Council approves 5-0.
b. Video index - General Orders, item 'B'
Employee Wellness Initiative introduction and authorization for the sole source purchase of fitness equipment from PR Fitness in the amount of $59,688.
Senior HR Generalist Christy Luper comes before Council to present this introduction and to request approval of the fitness facility portion of the wellness initiative as proposed.
Discussion with the Council brought up the ideas about private sector involvement and the costs of running the new facility.
Councilor Scott motioned to approve the authorization, with no second. Council agrees to table the item to next study session.
c. Video index - General Orders, item 'C'
Financial reports for the FY13 2nd Quarter.
Chief Financial Officer Marcy Alexander comes before Council to give the financial report for the 2nd quarter of fiscal year 2013. Expecting all targets to be at the 50 percent mark as of Dec. 31, 2012.
Ordinances (View ordinances here) -
Video index - Ordinances
a. Video index - General Orders, item 'A'
Text amendment to Article IX, Section 10-486 of Stillwater City Code, 2011 National Electric Code
Chief Building Official Mike Roberts comes before Council to explain this text amendment.
Council approves 5-0.
b. Video index - General Orders, item 'B'
Employee Wellness Initiative introduction and authorization for the sole source purchase of fitness equipment from PR Fitness in the amount of $59,688.
Senior HR Generalist Christy Luper comes before Council to present this introduction and to request approval of the fitness facility portion of the wellness initiative as proposed.
Discussion with the Council brought up the ideas about private sector involvement and the costs of running the new facility.
Councilor Scott motioned to approve the authorization, with no second. Council agrees to table the item to next study session.
c. Video index - General Orders, item 'C'
Financial reports for the FY13 2nd Quarter.
Chief Financial Officer Marcy Alexander comes before Council to give the financial report for the 2nd quarter of fiscal year 2013. Expecting all targets to be at the 50 percent mark as of Dec. 31, 2012.
Ordinances (View ordinances here) -
Video index - Ordinances
a. First Reading
Ordinance No. 3220: Council approves 5-0.
Ordinance No. 3221: Council approves 5-0.
Ordinance No. 3222: Council approves 5-0.
b. Second Reading
Ordinance No. 3219: Council approves 5-0.
Reports from Officers and Boards
Video index - City Attorney report
City Attorney John Dorman - reports that they have just completed the review of the draft to the supplement of the Stillwater City Code. Everything passed in 2012 by Council will be included.
City Attorney John Dorman - reports that they have just completed the review of the draft to the supplement of the Stillwater City Code. Everything passed in 2012 by Council will be included.
SUA Director Dan Blankenship - Makes an update on the Kaw Reservoir. As of Feb. 4, the water level is at 99.6 percent full. The city's water source is still in good shape. Councilor Phillip Pina makes comment that Lone Chimney is in trouble with their water source. Mr. Blankenship mentions that about a year ago, Lone Chimney will start purchasing water from the City of Stillwater once connection to the City's Water Treatment Plant to Lone Chimney has been completed. Also, 51 East Water Corporation is interested in purchasing water from the City as well.
Video index - City Council report
Councilor Scott - wants to recognize the public affairs reporting class from Oklahoma State University in attendance for the meeting.
Video index - City Council report
Councilor Scott - wants to recognize the public affairs reporting class from Oklahoma State University in attendance for the meeting.
Mayor John Bartley - Invites Stillwater Chamber of Commerce president, Lisa Navrkal to introduce new Chamber Economic Development director Eric Miller. Mentions upcoming radio interviews.
Adjourn City Council meeting, move into Stillwater Utilities Authority after brief recess.
Consent Docket
Trustee Weaver pulls item 'A.' Item 'B' approved by trustees 5-0
Items Removed from Consent Docket
a. Item 'A' approved by trustees 4-1, with trustee Weaver abstaining.
General Orders
a. Video index - SUA General Orders, item 'A'
Professional Services contract with CH2M Hill for southwest water improvement Phases 2 & 3.
Eric Fladie, with representative from CH2M Hill comes before trustees to present an extensive overview of the southwest zone water system.
Professional Services contract with CH2M Hill for southwest water improvement Phases 2 & 3.
Eric Fladie, with representative from CH2M Hill comes before trustees to present an extensive overview of the southwest zone water system.
Trustees authorize the general manager to execute the amended the amended professional services agreement with CH2M Hill, 5-0.
Stillwater Utilities Authority adjourned.
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Recap by Blake Schaich, Marketing and Public Relations.
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