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June 16, 2020 City Council Meeting

June 16, 2020 Stillwater, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The Stillwater City Council addressed several financial and operational matters, including contract renewals for HVAC maintenance and vehicle refueling services, and approved budget amendments for an FAA grant and waste management. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a discussion on the rising COVID-19 cases in Stillwater, particularly among young adults, and the city's potential responses.

Key Decisions & Votes

Consent Docket Approval

01:00:00

The consent docket, excluding item B (Multi Arts Center lease renewal), was approved. This included minutes from previous meetings.

Approved

Prairie Arts Center Lease Renewal

02:00:00

The lease renewal with Prairie Arts Center (formerly Multi Arts Center) was approved after clarification on the name change.

Approved

HVAC Maintenance Contract Renewal

03:00:00

A contract renewal with BNL Heating and Air for HVAC maintenance at the municipal building was approved for fiscal year 2021 in the amount of $50,400, with no price increase.

Approved

Vehicle Refueling Services Contract

06:00:00

The contract for refueling services for city vehicles was awarded to On-Q Marketing LLC for a one-year term, effective July 1, 2020, due to their lowest bid and numerous local locations.

Approved

FAA AIP Grant Budget Amendment

09:00:00

A budget amendment of $6,039,239 was approved to reflect the award of an FAA AIP grant for the reconstruction of the Stillwater Regional Airport apron. Additionally, $655,555 in allocated matching funds were moved to a future FAA grant project.

Approved

Additional Funds for Airport Inspection Services

14:00:00

Additional funding of $15,000 was approved for the EST contract to cover identified inspection hours and testing services for the phase three completion of the 1735 packs away and north apron projects at Stillwater Regional Airport.

Approved

Resident Construction Observation Services Agreement

16:00:00

An item to authorize an agreement with Dylan McCarthy for resident construction observation services was tabled until the next meeting to allow for clarification on contract details, particularly regarding liability insurance.

Tabled

Material Testing Services Agreement

21:00:00

An agreement with EST Inc. to provide material testing services for the reconstruction and expansion of the South portion of the terminal apron at Stillwater Regional Airport was approved, with a budget of $70,000.

Approved

Western Road and Hall of Fame Project Budget Amendment

23:00:00

A budget amendment of $187,104 from the half-cent transportation sales tax fund was approved to pay the balance due to ODOT for the widening of Western Road from Hall of Fame to McElroy.

Approved

Stillwater Public Library Donations Budget Amendment

27:00:00

A budget amendment reflecting donations to the Stillwater Public Library totaling $397 was approved, including undesignated funds, book purchases, and a reimbursement from the Children's Friends of the Library project.

Approved

Health Insurance Claims Budget Increase

29:00:00

A budget amendment to increase the health insurance claims budget by $275,100 was approved, with an offset to reinsurance reimbursement revenue, due to an upward trend in health insurance costs.

Approved

Waste Management Revenue Budget Amendment

57:00:00

A budget amendment appropriating waste management revenue to cover shortfalls in landfill disposal, fuel, and vehicle repair parts was tabled until the next meeting for clarification on the financial figures.

Tabled

Financial Matters

HVAC Maintenance Contract

Renewal of contract with BNL Heating and Air for municipal building HVAC maintenance.

$50,400

FAA AIP Grant

Budget amendment reflecting the award of a grant for airport apron reconstruction.

$6,039,239

Airport Project Matching Funds

Matching funds reallocated to a future FAA grant project.

$655,555

EST Contract Additional Funding

Additional funds for inspection and material testing services for airport projects.

$15,000

Material Testing Services Agreement

Agreement with EST Inc. for material testing services at the airport.

$70,000

Western Road Project Payment to ODOT

Payment to ODOT to close out the Western Road widening project.

$187,104

Stillwater Public Library Donations

Budget amendment reflecting various donations to the library.

$397

Health Insurance Claims Budget Increase

Increase in the health insurance claims budget, offset by reinsurance reimbursement revenue.

$275,100

Coming Up

Tabled

  • Agreement with Dylan McCarthy for resident construction observation services
  • Budget amendment appropriating waste management revenue

Watch For

  • Discussion on police policy and use of force scenarios at the next study session (June 22nd)
  • Further updates and potential actions regarding COVID-19 pandemic in Stillwater

Announcements

  • The next study session on June 22nd will focus on police policy, use of force scenarios, and preventing police brutality, with Mr. McNichol and Police Chief Watch in attendance.

Agenda Summary

Consent Docket

Approval of minutes and renewal lease with Multi Arts Center (pulled for separate discussion).

Approved (minus item B)

Item B: Renewal Lease with Multi Arts Center

Approval of the renewal lease with Prairie Arts Center (formerly Multi Arts Center).

Approved

5a: Approve a contract renewal with BNL Heating and Air

Renewal of the HVAC maintenance contract for the municipal building.

Approved

5b: Approve a bid recommendation for refueling services of city vehicles

Awarding a contract for city vehicle refueling services.

Approved

5c: Approve a budget amendment reflecting the award of an FAA AIP grant

Budget amendment for airport apron reconstruction and reallocation of matching funds.

Approved

5d: Approved additional funds in the amount of $15,000 for a contract with PST Inc.

Additional funding for inspection and material testing services for airport projects.

Approved

5e: Authorized entering into an agreement with Dylan McCarthy to provide resident construction observation services

Agreement for on-site inspection services for airport projects.

Tabled

5f: Authorize entering an agreement with EST to provide material testing services

Agreement for material testing services for airport projects.

Approved

5g: Approve a budget amendment related to the Western Road and Hall of Fame project

Budget amendment for payment to ODOT to close out the Western Road widening project.

Approved

5h: Budget amendment reflecting donations distort a public library

Budget amendment for various donations received by the Stillwater Public Library.

Approved

5i: Approved budget amendments to increase the health insurance claims budget by $275,100

Increase in the health insurance claims budget due to rising costs.

Approved

5j: COVID-19 update and current status of the COVID-19 pandemic in Stillwater

Discussion on the increase in COVID-19 cases, particularly among young adults, and potential city responses.

Information Only

5a (Stillwater Utilities Authority): Approve a budget amendment appropriating waste management revenue

Budget amendment to cover shortfalls in waste management department accounts.

Tabled