Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council approved a resolution for a grant application related to active transportation and advanced several ordinances to their second reading. The Stillwater Utilities Authority authorized the purchase of eight new Waste Management vehicles and awarded a bid for panel boards for substations. There was also a significant announcement regarding temporary reductions in Waste Management services due to staffing shortages.
Key Decisions & Votes
Grant Application for Active Transportation
03:40Resolution CC-2022-27, concerning a grant application for active transportation projects, was adopted with a 5-0 vote. The council encouraged an aspirational approach to the application.
Ordinance 3504 - Land Development Code Amendment
04:30Ordinance 3504, amending Chapter 23 Land Development Code Article 7 Signs Division Two District Sign Regulations, was advanced to its second reading with a 5-0 vote.
Ordinance 3509 - Rezoning Land
05:15Ordinance 3509, rezoning land near 1407 and 1809 East Burris Road and 5920 North Jardo Road from agricultural (A) to large lot single-family (RSL), was advanced to its second reading with a 5-0 vote.
Ordinance 3496 Corrected - Easement Closure
06:00Corrected Ordinance 3496, closing an easement located in the Northeast quarter of section 35 Township 20 North range two east of the Indian Meridian City of Stillwater Payne County Oklahoma, was adopted with a 5-0 vote.
Purchase of Waste Management Vehicles
17:00The purchase of eight new Waste Management vehicles (seven residential refuse vehicles and one roll-off vehicle) from United Engines for an initial price of $3,495,000 was authorized, along with a buy-back agreement and the use of funds from selling used vehicles to pay off a remaining balance of $848,238 to Bank of America.
Bid Award for Panel Boards
20:40A bid was awarded to KVA Incorporated for panel boards for the Kinsey and Hospital substations in the amount of $395,786, with authorized expenditures up to $435,365.
Upcoming Community Events
Coffee with a Cop
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM at Panera Bread Company on West Hall of Fame.
Stillwater Fire Department Pinning Ceremony
9:30 AM in Council Chambers, also available online via YouTube and TV channels. For Fire Marshal Thomas Tharp.
Financial Matters
Waste Management Vehicle Lease Purchase
Initial partial price for the lease purchase of seven new residential refuse vehicles and one new roll-off refuse vehicle. Annual payments of approximately $740,000 for five years.
Payoff of Remaining Balance for Used Vehicles
Funds received from the buy-back option for used vehicles will be applied to pay off the remaining balance to Bank of America.
Panel Boards for Substations
Bid awarded to KVA Incorporated for panel boards for Kinsey and Hospital substations, with authorized expenditures up to $435,365.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- Payne County burn ban through October 13th
- Waste Management services to resume normal schedule by November 1st
Watch For
- Good news on another grant application in the active transportation world
- Introduction of new Assistant City Attorney Ashlyn Garris at an upcoming council meeting
Announcements
- Ashlyn Garris has passed the bar exam and is joining the City Attorney's staff as an Assistant City Attorney.
- Temporary reduction in Waste Management Services for glass and yard waste collection throughout October due to staffing shortages. Residents will need to drop off these items at the collection center. Normal trash and recycling will continue.
- Public Power tips for saving energy: set thermostats to 68°F in winter and 78°F in summer, unplug unused appliances.
- Payne County Board of Commissioners issued a burn ban through October 13th due to severe drought and wind conditions.
- Assistance for utility and rent payments due to COVID-19 is available through the City of Stillwater and Our Daily Bread. Apply at www.ourdailybreadstillwater.org.
Agenda Summary
Resolution CC-2022-27
Resolution concerning a grant application for active transportation.
Ordinance 3504
Amending Stillwater City code by amending Chapter 23 Land Development code Article 7 Signs Division Two District sign of regulations.
Ordinance 3509
Rezoning interactive land located at or near 1407 and 1809 East Burris Road and 5920 North Jardo Road from agricultural (A) to large lot single-family (RSL).
Ordinance 3496 Corrected
Corrected ordinance closing an easement located in the Northeast quarter of section 35 Township 20 North range two east of the Indian Meridian City of Stillwater Payne County Oklahoma.
Consent Docket (Stillwater Utilities Authority)
Approval of regular meeting minutes.
Item 5A (Stillwater Utilities Authority)
Consider authorizing the purchase of eight new Waste Management vehicles to replace eight used vehicles.
Item 5B (Stillwater Utilities Authority)
Consider a bid award to KVA Incorporated for panel boards for Kinsey and Hospital substations.