Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council held its October 3rd meeting, which included several proclamations, recognition of the Stillwater Police Department's Citizens Academy graduates, and discussions on an alley closure and a drainage project. Key decisions involved approving the closure of an alley between Stanley and Blakely streets and authorizing the closeout of the 2014 Community Development Block Grant for the Lee Hall drainage project.
Key Decisions & Votes
Alley Closure between Stanley and Blakely Streets
00:30:30The council approved the closure of a portion of the alley between Stanley and Blakely streets, extending the request to close the entire segment up to 6th Street, as there was no physical alley and it was primarily a utility easement.
2014 Community Development Block Grant Closeout
00:37:40The council authorized the closeout of the 2014 CDBG for the Lee Hall drainage project, Phase 1, which involved improving drainage along 8th Avenue and Lee Street.
Resolution for Depository Banks
00:43:00A resolution was approved authorizing the city manager and general manager to execute documents pertaining to depository banks, allowing adjustments to funds on deposit for higher-yielding instruments.
Ordinance to Ban Drone Flights over Public Events (First Reading)
00:48:00An ordinance was advanced to its second reading, proposing to amend the city code to ban unmanned aircraft (drones) over designated public events, particularly for events like the Walk Around and Homecoming Parade, with an emergency declaration requested for immediate implementation.
Ordinance Rezoning Land at 421 East Thomas Avenue (Second Reading)
00:53:00An ordinance rezoning a tract of land at 421 East Thomas Avenue from IL (Light Industrial) to CG (Commercial General) District was adopted.
Upcoming Community Events
Mental Health Awareness Month
Proclaimed by Vice Mayor Pat Darlington. Events include a program at Mount Zion on Oct 4th at 6 PM and a film screening at OSU Student Union on Oct 6th from 11:30 AM - 1 PM.
Fire Prevention Week
Proclaimed by Mayor Gina J. Noble, urging citizens to check and replace smoke alarms every ten years.
Food Trucks and Tunes Event
Last Friday of the season, 8th and Husband, 6 PM - 10 PM. Theme: 'Pregame Day Fun' with life-sized checkers, tic-tac-toe, and tailgate goodies.
Fall Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
8 AM - 1 PM at the City of Stillwater Convenience Collection Center, 807 South Perkins Road. Free drop-off for unwanted household pollutants.
Oklahoma Arts Conference
Hosted by Stillwater, theme 'Navigating New Landscapes'. More info at arts.ok.gov.
Financial Matters
Stillwater Police Department Citizens Academy Funding
Bank First donated $1000, and the Citizens Academy Class 1 matched with another $1000, totaling $2000 to support future Citizens Academy programs.
Lee Hall Drainage Project Phase 1
Total project cost for Phase 1, funded by CDBG and stormwater management money. Phase 2 is budgeted for $162,000 from the 2015 CDBG grant.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Second reading of the ordinance to ban drone flights over public events (October 17th)
- Future, more comprehensive version of the drone ordinance
- Next Stillwater Police Department Citizens Academy (Spring 2017 or 2018)
Announcements
- Stillwater Regional Airport is asking passengers to fill out a survey for the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission to gather annual economic data. Links available at flystillwateroklahoma.com.
- Stillwater Regional Airport reported 3,750 official passengers in September, exceeding projections.
- The city website now has an outage tracking feature for Stillwater Electric Utility customers to follow power restoration progress during outages.
Agenda Summary
Pledge of Allegiance
Led by Nicholas Spears.
Proclamation: Mental Health Awareness Month
Vice Mayor Pat Darlington proclaimed October 2-8, 2016, as Mental Illness Awareness Week.
Proclamation: 2016 Fire Prevention Week
Counselor Choice proclaimed October 9-15, 2016, as Fire Prevention Week.
Recognition of Stillwater Police Department Citizens Academy Graduates
Captain Kyle Gibbs recognized the 16 graduates of the first Citizens Academy. Bank First and the class members donated $2000 to support future academies.
Consent Docket
Approval of routine items.
CC-16-123: Request to close a portion of the alley between Stanley and Blakely streets
Received public comment and considered a request to close an alley segment, with staff recommending closing the entire segment up to 6th Street.
CC-16-122: Receive public input regarding the completion of the 2014 Community Development Block Grant request for counsel acceptance of the 16-01-1114 project and authorization for the mayor to sign the closeout document
Received public input and authorized the closeout of the 2014 CDBG for the Lee Hall drainage project, Phase 1.
CC-2016-28: Resolution authorizing the city manager and general manager to execute certain documents pertaining to depository banks
A resolution allowing the city manager and general manager to adjust funds on deposit for higher-yielding instruments.
Ordinance Number 3351: Amending Stillwater City Code to create section 16-110 regarding unmanned aircraft systems (drones)
First reading of an ordinance to ban drone flights over designated public events, with a request for an emergency declaration.
Ordinance Number 3350: Rezoning a tract of land located at 421 East Thomas Avenue from IL (Light Industrial) to CG (Commercial General) District
Second reading of a rezoning ordinance.
Reports from Officers and Boards
City Attorney and City Manager reports, including airport updates, community events, and utility information.
Adjournment of City Council Meeting
Motion to adjourn the City Council meeting.
Stillwater Utilities Authority Consent Docket
Approval of routine items for the SUA.
SUA-2016-7: Resolution authorizing the city manager and general manager to execute certain documents pertaining to depository banks
A resolution for the SUA, mirroring the City Council's resolution, allowing the city manager and general manager to adjust funds on deposit for higher-yielding instruments.
Reports from Officers and Boards (SUA)
General Manager report on power outages and the new outage tracking feature on the city website.
Adjournment of Stillwater Utilities Authority Meeting
Motion to adjourn the SUA meeting.