Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council meeting included the approval of several key financial items, such as increasing the natural gas expenditure limit for the Stillwater Utilities Authority and approving budget amendments for the Stillwater Regional Airport. The council also addressed zoning changes and approved a sole source purchase for the public library. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the Community Center ramp and canopy project, with the council approving additional funding.
Key Decisions & Votes
Stillwater Utilities Authority (SUA) Natural Gas Expenditure Limit Increase
06:40:00The council approved increasing the FY23 expenditure limit for natural gas transport and supply to Enable to a not-to-exceed amount of $7.3 million, along with associated budget amendments.
Skyline East Section 2 Off-Site Sewer Line Lease Purchase Agreement
10:00:00The council approved entering into a lease purchase agreement with East Side 3 LLC for the Skyline East Section 2 off-site sewer line, allowing the developer to recover costs on a pro-rata basis as future developments connect.
Map Amendment Rezoning (1407 & 1809 East Burris Road, 5920 North Jardo Road)
21:00:00The council approved the Planning Commission's recommendation to rezone properties at 1407 and 1809 East Burris Road and 5920 North Jardo Road from agriculture to RSL residential large lot.
Stillwater Regional Airport Budget Amendments
22:40:00The council approved budget amendments appropriating $400,000 for an equipment storage building, $50,000 for a strategic business plan, and $165,000 for personnel expenditures at the Stillwater Regional Airport.
Stillwater Public Library Sole Source Purchase from OverDrive
37:00:00The council approved the Stillwater Public Library to make a sole source purchase of downloadable material from OverDrive for the Oklahoma Virtual Library platform, utilizing a $150,000 grant.
Community Center Ramp and Canopy Project Award
40:00:00The council awarded the base bid for the Community Center ramp and canopy project to Lambert Construction for $363,071 and approved a budget amendment appropriating an additional $66,371 from the contingency fund.
Stillwater Regional Airport Hangar Project Loan Application
48:00:00The council adopted Resolution CC-2022-26, authorizing the submission of a loan application to the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission for up to $600,000 to fund a hangar project, and approved a budget amendment appropriating $500,000 in city funds.
Ordinance 3496 Corrected (Easement Closure)
53:00:00Ordinance 3496, a corrected ordinance closing an easement located in the Northeast quarter of section 35 Township 20 North range 2 east of the Indian Meridian, was advanced to its second reading.
Ordinance 3501 Corrected (Address Correction)
54:00:00Ordinance 3501 corrected, an ordinance correcting an address listed in ordinance 3501 regarding the rezoning of land on North Perkins Road, was adopted.
Ordinance 3507 (Rezoning Southwestern Road)
55:00:00Ordinance 3507, rezoning a tract of land located at 1122 and a portion of 1222 Southwestern Road from Office (O) to Commercial Shopping (CS), was adopted.
Ordinance 3508 (Removal of City-Owned Property from Lease Agreement)
57:00:00Ordinance 3508, authorizing the removal of certain city-owned property near Boomer Lake Station Road and North Boomer Road from a lease agreement and its subsequent sale, was adopted.
Upcoming Community Events
Constitution Week
Proclamation read in recognition of the 235th anniversary of the framing of the U.S. Constitution.
Stillwater Electric Rodeo Team Competition
Annual Line work Rodeo hosted by the Municipal Electric Systems of Oklahoma.
Car Seat Checkup Event
Hosted by the Stillwater Fire Department at Fire Station #1 (1506 South Main Street) from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Financial Matters
Stillwater Utilities Authority Natural Gas Expenditure Limit
Increase in the FY23 expenditure limit for natural gas transport and supply to Enable due to increased dispatch of the Stillwater Energy Center and high natural gas prices.
Stillwater Regional Airport Equipment Storage Building & Lean-to
Budget amendment for the construction of an equipment storage building and lean-to to protect new airport equipment.
Stillwater Regional Airport Strategic Business Plan
Budget amendment for the development of a strategic business plan for the airport to optimize development and revenue production.
Stillwater Regional Airport Personnel Expenditures
Budget amendment for personnel expenditures to accommodate staffing reorganization and increases due to new security requirements and larger aircraft.
Stillwater Public Library Downloadable Material Purchase
Sole source purchase from OverDrive for downloadable materials for the Oklahoma Virtual Library Consortium, funded by a grant from the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
Community Center Ramp and Canopy Project
Additional funds appropriated from the general fund contingency to cover the base bid for the Community Center ramp and canopy project, which exceeded the initial budget.
Stillwater Regional Airport Hangar Project Loan
Loan application to the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission for a new hangar project, with favorable terms (10 years, 1.8% interest).
Stillwater Regional Airport Hangar Project City Funds
Budget amendment allocating city funds to the new hangar project, utilizing available fund balance from COVID relief funds.
Public Comments
One public comment was received regarding the map amendment rezoning, with the speaker representing the applicant and confirming details about the undeveloped land and lack of city infrastructure.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- October 19th: Closing date for Detention Officer position applications at the Police Department
Watch For
- Future council items regarding additional funding opportunities for the Stillwater Regional Airport hangar project
- Public bid process for the Stillwater Regional Airport hangar project
Announcements
- The City of Stillwater is hiring for various positions; job postings are available at stillwater.org/employment.
- September 19th is IT Appreciation Day, recognizing the work of Director Brad Stewart and his team.
- September is Fire Appreciation Month, acknowledging the Stillwater Fire Department's efforts to keep the community safe.
- The Stillwater Police Department is hiring detention officers and encourages inquiries about other employment opportunities.
- Assistance for utility or rent payments due to COVID-19 is available through the City of Stillwater and Our Daily Bread; visit ourdailybreadstillwater.org for more information.
Agenda Summary
Proclamation: Constitution Week
Reading of a proclamation recognizing September 17th through 23rd as Constitution Week.
Recess City Council Meeting
Motion to recess the city council meeting to conduct the Stillwater Utilities Authority meeting.
SUA Consent Docket
Approval of regular meeting minutes for the Stillwater Utilities Authority.
SUA General Orders: Increase FY23 Expenditure Limit for Natural Gas Transport
Consideration and approval of an increase in the fiscal year 23 expenditure limit to Enable for natural gas transport and supply.
SUA General Orders: Lease Purchase Agreement for Skyline East Section 2 Off-Site Sewer Line
Consideration and possible approval of a lease purchase agreement between the Stillwater Utilities Authority and Eastside 3 LLC for the Skyline East Section 2 off-site sewer line.
SUA Adjournment
Motion to adjourn the Stillwater Utilities Authority meeting.
Reconvene Stillwater City Council Meeting
Reconvening the Stillwater City Council meeting.
City Council Consent Docket
Approval of the city council consent docket.
Public Hearing: Map Amendment Rezoning (1407 & 1809 East Burris Road, 5920 North Jardo Road)
Receive public comment regarding a request to approve a map amendment rezoning properties from agriculture to RSL residential large lot.
General Orders: Stillwater Regional Airport Budget Amendments
Consider approval of budget amendments appropriating $400,000 for an equipment storage building, $50,000 for a strategic business plan, and $165,000 for personnel expenditures at the Stillwater Regional Airport.
General Orders: Lease Purchase Agreement for Skyline East Section 2 Off-Site Sewer Line
Consideration, discussion, and possible approval of a lease purchase agreement for the Skyline East Section 2 off-site sewer line between the City of Stillwater and Eastside 3 LLC.
General Orders: Stillwater Public Library Sole Source Purchase from OverDrive
Consider approval for the Stillwater Public Library to make a sole source purchase of downloadable material from OverDrive for the Oklahoma virtual library platform.
General Orders: Community Center Ramp and Canopy Project Award
Consider award of the base bid for the Community Center ramp and canopy project to Lambert Construction and approval of budget amendments appropriating additional needed funds from the contingency fund.
Resolutions: Resolution CC-2022-26 (Stillwater Regional Airport Hangar Project)
A resolution authorizing the submission of a loan application to the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission to fund a hangar project at Stillwater Regional Airport, approving a budget amendment, and authorizing the mayor to sign the application.
Ordinances on First Read: Ordinance 3496 Corrected (Easement Closure)
A corrected ordinance closing an easement located in the Northeast quarter of section 35 Township 20 North range 2 east of the Indian Meridian.
Ordinances on Second Read: Ordinance 3501 Corrected (Address Correction)
An ordinance correcting an address listed in ordinance 3501 regarding the rezoning of tracts of land located on North Perkins Road.
Ordinances on Second Read: Ordinance 3507 (Rezoning Southwestern Road)
An ordinance rezoning a tract of land located at 1122 and a portion of 1222 Southwestern Road from Office (O) to Commercial Shopping (CS).
Ordinances on Second Read: Ordinance 3508 (Removal of City-Owned Property from Lease Agreement)
An ordinance authorizing the removal of a certain portion of city-owned property located at and adjoining 701 West Boomer Lake Station Road, 2115 North Boomer Road, and 2107 North Boomer Road from a lease agreement and its subsequent sale.
Reports from Officers and Boards
Various announcements and reports from city staff and council members.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn the Stillwater City Council meeting.