Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council held its April 4th meeting, which included several proclamations, the approval of the consent docket, and a public hearing on the proposed operating budget. Key discussions involved amendments to form-based codes and the approval of an ordinance related to 911 emergency services. The meeting also featured a special recognition for a retiring councilor and an honorary police officer.
Key Decisions & Votes
Referral of Form-Based Code Amendments to Planning Commission
00:39:00The proposed amendments to form-based codes, addressing issues like curb radiuses, street widths, and parking, were referred to the planning commission for further consideration before returning to the council.
Ordinance 3337: 911 Emergency Number Ordinance
00:40:30An ordinance revising the 911 emergency number ordinance, maintaining the current 5% user fee, was adopted with an emergency declaration.
Ordinance 3338: Amending Tort Claims and Payment
00:42:00An ordinance amending the city manager's tort claim settlement authority and allowing settlement of workers' compensation claims up to the same amount was adopted.
SUA Contract Approval for Fiber Optic Network Phase 2
00:54:00The Stillwater Utilities Authority approved a contract with Trace Technologies for the installation of Phase 2 of the southern fiber optic loop, totaling $1.15 million, with a 10% contingency from the electric RSF.
Financial Matters
Proposed City Operating Budget for FY 2016-17
A public hearing was held for the proposed city operating budget for fiscal year 2016-17. No public comments were received.
Fiber Optic Network Phase 2 Installation
Approval to enter into a contract with Trace Technologies for the installation of Phase 2 of the southern fiber optic loop, with authorized expenditures up to $1,265,000 from the electric RSF.
Public Comments
No public comments were received during the public hearing for the proposed city operating budget.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- April 5th: Election Day for City Council Seat 1 and two proposed amendments to the city charter.
Watch For
- Administrative guidelines for the city manager's tort claim settlement authority on April 18th agenda.
- Approval resolution for the city budget in May.
- Form-based code amendments to return to council on April 18th after planning commission review.
Announcements
- April is Child Abuse Prevention Month in Stillwater.
- April 2016 is Fair Housing Month in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
- April 4th, 2016 was declared Riley Hoffman Day in Stillwater, Oklahoma, honoring a 10-year-old boy sworn in as an honorary police officer.
- Thanks to police officers, school administrators, teachers, faculty, and staff for their response to the Westwood incident.
- Councilor Weaver's last full meeting after six years of service.
- OSU App Center competition winners: Team AAN for 'Access Stillwater' app and Gabileri Apps for 'Paws Alert' app.
- Residents can find project updates and actions for Lot 34 and 35 development on stillwater.org.
- First week of April is glass recycling week; residents can request a glass recycling tote at stillwater.org.
Agenda Summary
Pledge of Allegiance
Led by special guests Elizabeth Weaver and Tucker Beach.
Proclamation: Child Abuse Prevention Month
Declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Stillwater.
Proclamation: Fair Housing Month
Declaring April 2016 as Fair Housing Month in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
Proclamation: Riley Hoffman Day
Declaring April 4th, 2016 as Riley Hoffman Day and swearing in Riley Hoffman as an honorary police officer.
Consent Docket
Approval of routine items on the consent agenda.
Public Hearing: Proposed City of Stillwater Operating Budget for FY 2016-17
Receive public comment regarding the proposed city operating budget.
General Orders: Proposed Amendment to Form-Based Codes
Consider a proposed amendment to form-based codes, to be referred to the planning commission.
Ordinance 3337: Revising 911 Emergency Number Ordinance
Second reading of an ordinance revising the 911 emergency number ordinance and maintaining the current 5% user fee, with an emergency declaration.
Ordinance 3338: Amending Tort Claims and Payment
Second reading of an ordinance amending the code of ordinances regarding tort claims and payment, enlarging the city manager's settlement authority.
Reports from Officers and Boards: Executive Session Request
Request for an executive session regarding economic development matters.
Miscellaneous Items from City Council
Discussion and announcements from city council members.
SUA Consent Docket
Approval of routine items on the Stillwater Utilities Authority consent agenda.
SUA General Orders: Contract Approval for Fiber Optic Network Phase 2
Approval to enter into a contract with Trace Technologies for the installation of Phase 2 of the southern fiber optic network.
SUA Officers and Boards
Reports from SUA officers and boards.
SUA Adjournment
Motion to adjourn the SUA meeting.
City Council Executive Session
Motion to move into executive session.