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December 21, 2021 City Council Meeting

December 21, 2021 Stillwater, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The Stillwater City Council approved several key items, including a rezoning request for 1223 South Husband Place, a specific use permit for an adult care services center at 908 East 12th Avenue, and a significant investment in public safety radio systems. The council also accepted easements for a sanitary sewer project and approved various financial reports and expenditures.

Key Decisions & Votes

Map Amendment - 1223 South Husband Place

07:50

The council approved the rezoning of 1223 South Husband Place from commercial general to small lot single-family residential, allowing the existing residential dwelling to remain a conforming use.

Approved

Specific Use Permit - 908 East 12th Avenue

34:30

A specific use permit was approved for an adult care services center at 908 East 12th Avenue, which will provide intensive holistic treatment for women dealing with substance and mental health issues.

Approved

Utility Easement Closing - 711 North Main Street

38:40

The council approved the closing of a utility easement at 711 North Main Street to facilitate a future commercial redevelopment project, with utility relocation costs borne by the developer.

Approved

Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Replacement Project Easements

43:30

Easements for parcels 1.1 and 4.4 were accepted for the sanitary sewer interceptor replacement project, pending SUA trustee approval of funding.

Approved

Quality Control Testing Contract - Stillwater Regional Airport

45:50

A contract for quality control testing was awarded to Standard Testing and Engineering for the Center Apron Project at Stillwater Regional Airport, not to exceed $100,000.

Approved

Body Worn Camera Program - Watchguard Purchase

52:00

A sole source purchase from Watchguard for 90 body cameras, associated equipment, installation, licensing, and support was approved for the police department, totaling $247,785.

Approved

Infrastructure Upgrades for Body Worn Camera Program

53:30

Infrastructure upgrades from RFIP totaling $7,631.03 were approved to support the police department's body worn camera program.

Approved

Server Upgrades for Body Worn Camera Program

54:00

Expenditure of $4,901.60 for server upgrades by SHI was approved to support the police department's body worn camera program.

Approved

Data Storage for Body Worn Camera Program

55:00

Expenditures of $105,229 for the purchase of data storage from Dell Technologies were approved for the police department's body worn camera program.

Approved

Public Safety Radio Systems Lease Purchase

1:08:00

A lease purchase contract with Motorola Solutions for a public safety radio system, not to exceed $6,775,000, was approved pending city attorney review of the contract.

Approved

Resolution Authorizing Signatories for Depositories

1:09:50

Resolution CC-2021-45, authorizing signatories for depositories, was adopted, primarily updating the court clerk's name due to retirement.

Adopted

Financial Matters

Quality Control Testing Contract

Contract awarded to Standard Testing and Engineering for the Stillwater Regional Airport Center Apron Project.

$100,000

Body Worn Camera Program (Watchguard)

Sole source purchase of 90 body cameras, associated equipment, installation, licensing, and support.

$247,785

Infrastructure Upgrades (RFIP)

Upgrades to building infrastructure to support the body worn camera program.

$7,631.03

Server Upgrades (SHI)

Server upgrades to support the body worn camera program.

$4,901.60

Data Storage (Dell Technologies)

Purchase of additional data storage for the body worn camera program.

$105,229

Public Safety Radio Systems

Lease purchase contract with Motorola Solutions for a new public safety radio system.

$6,775,000

Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Single Audit Report, and PFC Program Audit Report

All three audit reports for fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, received unmodified opinions with no deficiencies or non-compliance identified.

Public Comments

2 citizens spoke

Public comments were received on the map amendment for 1223 South Husband Place and the specific use permit for 908 East 12th Avenue. The applicant for the map amendment clarified their intent to rezone to allow for the existing residential use. For the specific use permit, the applicant and program director provided a detailed presentation on the 'About Face Women's Program,' outlining its mission, services, budget, and community partnerships.

Rezoning for conforming use Adult care services for women with substance/mental health issues Program details and community support

Coming Up

Tabled

  • Map amendment request for 1032 Lakeview Road (postponed to February 14, 2022)

Deadlines

  • City Council application deadline: January 7th

Watch For

  • Further discussions on raw water storage alternatives (late January)
  • Recommended action plan for water treatment plant and raw water delivery system improvements

Announcements

  • City offices closed for holiday on Friday, December 24th and Friday, December 31st.
  • Trash and recycling collected on all holidays, but not yard waste.
  • Road work on Highway 177 and Perkins Road expected to last through end of 2023; visit stillwater.org for traffic advisories.
  • Stillwater Fire Department encourages residents outside city limits but within response area to purchase a rural fire service contract for 2022.
  • Residents can bundle Christmas trees for free yard waste collection (remove decorations, less than 4 feet long, 8 inches across, no more than 50 pounds).
  • Application for open City Council seat available at stillwater.org/mayor-city-council, deadline January 7th.

Agenda Summary

Consent Docket

Approval of routine administrative items.

Approved

Public Comment on Items Not Scheduled for Public Hearings

Opportunity for citizens to address the council on non-agenda items.

No Action

6a: Map Amendment - 1223 South Husband Place

Request to rezone 1223 South Husband Place from Commercial General to Small Lot Single Family Residential (CC-21-229).

Approved

6b: Map Amendment - 1032 Lakeview Road

Request for a map amendment on 1032 Lakeview Road.

Postponed

6c: Specific Use Permit - 908 East 12th Avenue

Request for a specific use permit to allow an adult care services center at 908 East 12th Avenue (CC-21-228).

Approved

6d: Utility Easement Closing - 711 North Main Street

Request from Vacaro Stillwater Partners for the closing of a utility easement located on property addressed as 711 North Main Street (CC-23-234).

Approved

7a: Accept Easements for Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Replacement Project

Accept easements required for the sanitary sewer interceptor replacement project pending SUA trustee approval, and authorize the mayor to execute easement documents.

Approved

7b: Approve Quality Control Testing Contract - Stillwater Regional Airport

Approve the award of a quality control testing contract to Standard Testing and Engineering for the Center Apron Project at Stillwater Regional Airport.

Approved

7c: Approve Sole Source Purchase - Watchguard Body Cameras

Approve a sole source purchase from Watchguard for 90 body cameras, associated equipment, installation, licensing, and support for the police department.

Approved

7d: Approve Infrastructure Upgrades - RFIP

Approve infrastructure upgrades from RFIP for the body worn camera program.

Approved

7e: Approve Server Upgrades - SHI

Approve expenditure for server upgrades by SHI to support the police department's body worn camera program.

Approved

7f: Approve Data Storage Purchase - Dell Technologies

Approve expenditures for the purchase of data storage from Dell Technologies for the police department's body worn camera program.

Approved

7g: Approve Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Single Audit Report, and PFC Program Audit Report

Approve the city's annual comprehensive financial report, single audit report, and passenger facility charge program audit report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2021.

Approved

7h: Approve Lease Purchase Contract - Motorola Solutions Public Safety Radio Systems

Approve lease purchase contract with Motorola Solutions for the purchase of public safety radio systems.

Approved

8: Resolution CC-2021-45

Resolution authorizing signatories for depositories.

Adopted

Reports from Officers and Boards

Updates and announcements from city staff and council members.

Information Only

Executive Session

Confidential communication regarding city manager and interim city attorney employment matters.

No Action