Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council held a special meeting where Kevin Clark was sworn in as the new appointee for Seat 3. The council also received a positive second-quarter financial report, approved budget amendments, and heard a presentation on public safety highlights from 2021. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the Renewable Energy Task Force's presentation of their Energy Action Plan.
Key Decisions & Votes
Swearing-in of Seat 3 Appointee
01:50Kevin Clark was officially sworn in as the new appointee for Seat 3 of the Stillwater City Council by Municipal Judge Tonya D. Rohn.
Second Quarter Financial Report and Budget Amendments
04:30The council approved budget amendments to increase sales tax revenue by $4 million and use tax revenue by $500,000, transferring dedicated portions to the SUA and transportation sales tax fund, and the remaining to the city's capital fund due to higher-than-expected sales tax collections.
Stillwater Medical Center Authority Indebtedness
49:00Resolution CC-22-5 was adopted, approving the Stillwater Medical Center Authority's incurrence of $40 million in indebtedness for construction projects and repayment of Medicare advanced payments, along with a waiver of competitive bidding.
Appointment of City Attorney
54:50Kimberly Carnley was appointed to the position of City Attorney, and the city's contract attorney was directed to work with her on an employment contract to be presented in February.
Upcoming Community Events
Community Town Hall
5:30 p.m. at the Hampton Inn & Suites Stillwater West, discussing upcoming transportation sales tax and visitor tax propositions. Check Facebook for weather-related cancellations.
Rain Barrel Sale
Pickup through the City of Stillwater. Visit stillwater.org or email stormwater@stillwater.org for more information.
Drive-Through COVID Testing
Stillwater Medical Center Plaza on 12th. By appointment only, call 405-533-5087.
Stillwater Mayor Election and Propositions
Visit stillwater.org/time for information on propositions. Contact Payne County Election Board for election questions.
Financial Matters
Sales Tax Revenue Increase
Proposed increase in sales tax revenue projection due to strong collections.
Use Tax Revenue Increase
Proposed increase in use tax revenue projection.
Transfer to SUA
Transfer from the general fund to the SUA for the dedicated one-cent sales tax.
Transfer to Transportation Sales Tax Fund
Transfer from the general fund to the transportation sales tax fund for the dedicated half-cent sales tax.
Transfer to Capital Fund
Transfer from the general fund to the city's capital fund, utilizing non-dedicated revenue for community capital needs.
Stillwater Medical Center Authority Indebtedness
Approval for the Stillwater Medical Center Authority to incur indebtedness for funding construction of a surgery center, OB/GYN, ICU expansion, and repayment of Medicare advanced payments.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- Mail-in orders for rain barrels: April 24th
- Online orders for rain barrels: May 1st
- Burn ban in Payne County: through February 7th
- Early voting for Mayor election and propositions: February 3rd and 4th
- Election Day for Mayor election and propositions: February 8th
Watch For
- City Manager to bring a report to council on options for using ARPA funds.
- Further discussion and potential action on the Renewable Energy Task Force's recommendations and Energy Action Plan.
- Employment contract for the new City Attorney to be presented in February.
Announcements
- The burn ban in Payne County is still in effect through February 7th. Updates will be posted on Stillwater Emergency Management and City of Stillwater Facebook pages.
- Following city accounts on social media is recommended for updates on city news, especially during potential winter weather.
Agenda Summary
Swearing-in of Seat 3 Appointee Kevin Clark
Official swearing-in of Kevin Clark to the Stillwater City Council.
Public Comment on Items Not Scheduled for Public Hearing
Opportunity for public comment on topics not on the agenda for public hearing.
Receive Second Quarter Financial Report and Approved Budget Amendments
Presentation of the second-quarter financial report for FY22 and approval of budget amendments due to higher-than-expected sales tax collections.
2021 Public Safety Highlights
Presentation by Don Jones on the highlights of public safety services in Stillwater for 2021, including police, fire, emergency management, and animal welfare statistics.
Renewable Energy Task Force Presentation
Presentation of the Energy Action Plan by the Renewable Energy Task Force, outlining goals and recommendations for clean energy.
Resolution CC-22-5: Stillwater Medical Center Authority Indebtedness
Resolution approving the Stillwater Medical Center Authority's incurrence of $40 million in indebtedness for construction and repayment of Medicare advanced payments.
Executive Session
Executive session for confidential communications and discussions regarding the employment, appointment, promotion, demotion, discipline, or resignation of Kimberly Carnley, interim city attorney.
Appointment of City Attorney
Motion to appoint Kimberly Carnley as City Attorney and direct the city's contract attorney to work on an employment contract.