Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council held its October 18, 2021 meeting, addressing several key items including proclamations, consent docket approvals, and public hearings. Significant discussions involved supporting CentriNet's application for federal funds to deploy a fiber optic network and approving a substantial water quality study. The meeting also recognized long-serving city employees and community programs.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Docket
07:05:00The consent docket, containing routine administrative items, was approved by a 3-0 vote.
Postponement of Map Amendment Request (1302 West Lakeview Road)
07:30:00A request for a map amendment to rezone property at 1302 West Lakeview Road was postponed to December 20, 2021.
Public Hearing for Dilapidated Structure (3040 East Peachtree)
08:30:00A public hearing to determine if the structure at 3040 East Peachtree is dilapidated was tabled until November 15, 2021, due to significant progress on repairs.
Purchase of Heavy-Duty Truck for Stillwater Regional Airport
11:00:00Authorization was granted to purchase a heavy-duty Ford F-550 truck with a dump bed for the Stillwater Regional Airport from Bob Moore Ford for a price not to exceed $110,000.
Support for CentriNet Federal Funding Application
20:00:00The council approved supporting CentriNet's application for federal funds to deploy a fiber optic network in Stillwater and authorized the mayor to sign supporting letters.
Resolution Prohibiting Drone Flying During Public Events
29:00:00Resolution CC-2021-34 was adopted, prohibiting the flying of unmanned aircraft systems during public events on October 29th and 30th, 2021.
Election Proclamation for General and Runoff Elections
31:00:00Resolution CC-2021-37 was adopted, calling for a general election on February 8, 2022, and a runoff election if needed on April 5, 2022, for Council seat number five.
Water Line Easement Closure (5200 West 6th Avenue)
33:00:00Ordinance 3483, concerning the closure of a 15-foot water line easement at 5200 West 6th Avenue, was advanced to its second reading.
Budget Amendment for Water Quality Study
42:00:00A budget amendment appropriating $970,000 for a comprehensive water quality study, including necessary software and related expenses, was approved.
Professional Services Agreement for Water Quality Study
45:00:00A professional services agreement with Black & Veatch Inc. to conduct the water quality study, not to exceed $840,000, was approved.
Purchase of Water Modeling Software
48:00:00The purchase of water modeling software, not to exceed $40,000, was approved to enhance the city's water system analysis capabilities.
Expenditure Limit Increase for Natural Gas Transport and Supply
50:00:00An increase in the fiscal year 2022 expenditure limit for natural gas transport and supply by $2.5 million, with an offsetting revenue increase, was approved due to higher natural gas prices and increased operation of the Stillwater Energy Center.
Upcoming Community Events
Drive-Through Trick-or-Treat Event
Stillwater Medical Plaza at 12th and Adams from 5:30 PM to 8 PM, hosted by Stillwater Medical Center, Stillwater Fire Department, Stillwater Police Department, and other community members.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
Convenience Collection Center at 807 South Perkins Road from 8 AM to 1 PM. Residents can drop off oil-based paints, pesticides, herbicides, cleaning products, pool chemicals, and unused pharmaceuticals for free.
Financial Matters
Heavy-Duty Truck Purchase
Authorization to purchase a heavy-duty Ford F-550 with a dump bed for the Stillwater Regional Airport.
Water Quality Study Budget Amendment
Appropriation of funds for a comprehensive water quality study, including software and related expenses.
Professional Services Agreement for Water Quality Study
Agreement with Black & Veatch Inc. for conducting the water quality study.
Water Modeling Software Purchase
Purchase of new software for water system modeling and analysis.
Natural Gas Expenditure Limit Increase
Increase in the FY22 expenditure limit for natural gas transport and supply, with an offsetting revenue increase of $2.5 million, due to higher gas prices and increased operation of the Stillwater Energy Center.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Public hearing for dilapidated structure at 3040 East Peachtree (to November 15th)
- Map amendment request for 1302 West Lakeview Road (to December 20th)
Deadlines
- Candidate filing dates for Council seat number five: December 6th to December 8th, 2021
Watch For
- Second reading of Ordinance 3483 (water line easement closure)
- CentriNet's federal grant applications for fiber optic network deployment
Announcements
- Proclamation in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month (October 2021).
- Recognition of Animal Welfare Officer Mary Dickey for 33 years of service.
- Recognition of the 2021 Citizens Police Academy Class Number Six.
- Construction is complete on the digester lid replacement project at the wastewater treatment plant.
- Major water line blowout on 6th Street was fixed in record time by city crews.
- Vacancy on the Block 34 Trust Authority; interested individuals can apply at stillwater.org/citizenboards.
- City Manager Norman McNickle was congratulated for 45 years of service to the City of Stillwater.
Agenda Summary
Proclamation in Recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Reading of a proclamation recognizing October 2021 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Recognition of Animal Welfare Officer Mary Dickey
Recognition of Mary Dickey for 33 years of dedicated service to the city.
Recognition of the 2021 Citizens Police Academy Class Number Six
Recognition and congratulations for the graduates of the six-week Citizens Police Academy program.
Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items.
Public Hearing: Map Amendment Request (1302 West Lakeview Road)
Public comment regarding a request for a map amendment to rezone property at 1302 West Lakeview Road.
Public Hearing: Dilapidated Structure (3040 East Peachtree)
Public hearing to determine if the structure at 3040 East Peachtree is dilapidated and/or abandoned.
Public Hearing: Dilapidated Structure (2508 West 8th)
Public hearing to determine if the structure at 2508 West 8th is dilapidated or abandoned.
Consider Supporting CentriNet Federal Funds Application
Consider supporting CentriNet, a subsidiary of Central Rural Electric Cooperative, in its application for federal funds to deploy a fiber optic network in Stillwater.
Authorize Purchase of Heavy-Duty Truck for Stillwater Regional Airport
Authorization to purchase a heavy-duty truck with a dump bed for the Stillwater Regional Airport from Bob Moore Ford.
COVID-19 Update
Update on local COVID-19 numbers and recommendations.
Resolution CC-2021-34: Prohibiting Drone Flying During Public Events
Resolution prohibiting the flying of unmanned aircraft systems during certain public events on October 29th and 30th, 2021.
Resolution CC-2021-37: Election Proclamation
Resolution authorizing the mayor to sign and issue an election proclamation calling for a general election and a runoff election if needed for Council seat number five.
Ordinance 3483: Closing Water Line Easement (5200 West 6th Avenue)
Ordinance closing a 15-foot water line easement located in the southeast quarter of Section 18, Township 19 North, Range 2 East of the Indian Base and Meridian, city of Stillwater, Payne County, Oklahoma, on property addressed as 5200 West 6th Avenue.
S.U.A. Consent Docket
Approval of meeting minutes for the Stillwater Utilities Authority.
S.U.A. Budget Amendment for Water Quality Study
Approval of a budget amendment appropriating $970,000 for a water quality study, necessary software, and related expenses.
S.U.A. Professional Services Agreement with Black & Veatch Inc.
Approval of a professional services agreement with Black & Veatch Inc. to conduct a water quality study in an amount not to exceed $840,000.
S.U.A. Purchase of Water Modeling Software
Approval of the purchase of water modeling software in an amount not to exceed $40,000.
S.U.A. Expenditure Limit Increase for Natural Gas Transport and Supply
Approval of a fiscal year 2022 expenditure limit increase to enable for natural gas transport and supply for a not to exceed amount of $3.575 million and approval of associated budget amendments reflecting revenue and expenditures.