Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council approved the adoption of a stormwater quality management plan for the 2015-2020 permit cycle and authorized the city manager to sign related documents. They also approved a contract with Stillwater Medical Center for the construction of two splash pads at Boomer Lake and Southern Woods Park, subject to final legal review. Additionally, an ordinance for a long-term lease of certain city property for a food bank was adopted.
Key Decisions & Votes
Stormwater Quality Management Plan Adoption
08:50The Council approved the adoption of the stormwater quality management plan for the 2015-2020 permit cycle and authorized the city manager to sign the notice of intent and associated documents. This plan is a requirement for the city as a phase two community under the national pollutant elimination discharge system.
Contract for Splash Pad Construction
22:00A contract with Stillwater Medical Center to construct splash pads at Boomer Lake and Southern Woods Park was approved, subject to final legal review. Stillwater Medical Center will fund and construct the splash pads, which are expected to open in May.
Ordinance for Food Bank Lease
23:50Ordinance number 3333, authorizing a long-term lease of city property at 701 East 12th Avenue for a food bank, was adopted on its second reading.
Reappointment to Stillwater Regional Airport Authority Board
30:30Leroy Smith and Jerry Franklin were reappointed to the Stillwater Regional Airport Authority Board for another three-year term.
Appointment to Library Trust Board
31:40Sandeep Nabar was appointed to the Library Trust Board to fill a vacancy.
Reappointment to Audit Committee
33:00Jerry Franklin was reappointed to the Audit Committee for another three-year term.
Appointment to Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee
34:10Eric London was appointed to the Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee.
Upcoming Community Events
Martin Luther King Day Celebration - Film Screening & Panel
1:30 PM at Stillwater Public Library, featuring the film 'Selma' and a panel discussion.
Martin Luther King Day Celebration - March & Program
March begins at 6:30 PM at Stillwater Public Library, program at 7:00 PM at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church (9th and Knoblock).
Budget Fair
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at the Community Center, for discussion of the 2017 budget with City officials.
Meet Your Legislators
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Stillwater Public Library Auditorium, for one-on-one discussions with legislators.
Financial Matters
Splash Pad Construction
Stillwater Medical Center is funding the construction of two splash pads, with the city responsible for utilities and maintenance.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- Stillwater Public Library and City Hall closed Monday, January 18th for Martin Luther King Day.
Watch For
- Delivery of large engines for the Stillwater Energy Center by rail in the coming week.
- Potential appointment of Angela Spencer to the Audit Committee at the next meeting (January 25th).
Announcements
- The City of Stillwater has new glass recycling totes available. Forms can be found online at stillwater.org, at City Hall, or the library.
- The Stillwater Energy Center is making progress, with large engines to be delivered by rail soon.
- Oklahoma State University students have returned to campus, increasing traffic and activity in the city.
Agenda Summary
Recognition of Special Guests
Recognition of young students, Michaela Daniels and Jay Nabar, for their participation and a recycling project.
Consent Docket
Approval of routine items on the consent agenda.
Public Hearing: Stormwater Quality Management Plan
Receive public comment regarding the adoption of a stormwater quality management plan for the 2015-2020 permit cycle.
Contract with Stillwater Medical Center for Splash Pads
Consideration of a contract with Stillwater Medical Center to construct splash pads at Boomer Lake and Southern Woods Park.
Ordinance No. 3333: Long-Term Lease for Food Bank
Second reading of an ordinance authorizing a long-term lease of city property at 701 East 12th Avenue for a food bank.
Request for Executive Session
Request to enter executive session to discuss worker's compensation claims and economic development matters.
Reports from Officers and Boards
Updates and announcements from city staff and council members.
Appointments to Stillwater Regional Airport Authority Board
Reappointment of Leroy Smith and Jerry Franklin.
Appointments to Library Trust Board
Appointment of Sandeep Nabar to fill a vacancy.
Appointments to Audit Committee
Reappointment of Jerry Franklin and discussion of a new appointment.
Appointments to Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee
Appointment of Eric London.
Stillwater Economic Development Authority Meeting
Recess City Council meeting to convene and adjourn the SEDA meeting.