Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council held its December 7th meeting, approving the consent docket and several resolutions. Key discussions included a presentation on a proposed affordable housing development, an annual report from the Multi-Arts Center, and public notification regarding the NPDES Phase 2 stormwater permit. The council also addressed upcoming city council elections and appointed members to the Charter Review Committee.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Docket
03:00The consent docket was approved with a vote of four to zero.
Resolution CC-15-24: Election Proclamation
20:40A resolution authorizing the mayor to sign an election proclamation for the upcoming primary and general city council elections was approved. Filing dates for city council seats are December 14th-16th.
Resolution CC-15-25: Water 2040 Public Hearing Certification
22:20A resolution certifying that a public hearing was conducted on December 2nd, 2015, regarding potential environmental impacts of the Stillwater Utilities Authority's proposed Water 2040 projects was approved.
Resolution CC-15-26: Housing Tax Credit Application Support
23:40A resolution supporting a housing tax credit application by Herman and Kittle Properties Inc. for a 40-unit single-family affordable housing development at 223 South Drury Street was approved.
Charter Review Committee Appointments
30:50The nominations for the Charter Review Committee, including Kevin Clark, Tammy Mix, Denise Weaver, Jim Beckstrom, and Jeremy Bales, were approved.
Stillwater Medical Center Trust Board Reappointments
32:50Calvin Anthony and Lowell Bartow were reappointed for another term on the Stillwater Medical Center Trust Board.
Upcoming Community Events
Martin Luther King Celebration Choir Practice
Practices are at Mount Zion at 9th and Knoblock from 7 PM to 8 PM. Two additional practices will be held after the new year.
Breakfast with Santa
From 9 AM to 11 AM at the community center. Tickets are $3 per person and include pancakes and photos with Santa.
Stillwater Arts Festival Applications
Artists are invited to apply for the 39th Annual Stillwater Arts Festival. Applications can be submitted at zapplication.com.
Glass Recycling Week
Residents are encouraged to put out their glass for curbside recycling.
Public Comments
Brenda Haddad, Development Director for Herman and Kittle properties, spoke in favor of a resolution of support for a 40-unit single-family tax credit development at 223 South Drury Lane. The development aims to provide affordable housing with a unique program allowing tenants to purchase their homes after a 15-year compliance period.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- City Council Election Filing: December 14th-16th
- NPDES Phase 2 Permit Public Comment Period closes before January meeting
- Stillwater Arts Festival Applications: January 31st
Watch For
- Public hearing and approval of NPDES Phase 2 permit in January meeting
- Oklahoma Arts Council Arts conference in Stillwater (October)
Announcements
- The Martin Luther King celebration ad hoc committee is working hard, and a large choir is forming for the January 18th celebration.
- Breakfast with Santa is this Saturday from 9-11 AM at the community center, tickets are $3.
- For all holiday events, visit stillwater.org and click on the calendar link.
- The Stillwater Fire Department is accepting 2016 rural fire service contracts for residents outside city limits.
- Artists are invited to apply for the 39th Annual Stillwater Arts Festival until January 31st.
- Next week is glass recycling week.
Agenda Summary
Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items.
Public Comment on Agenda Items Not Scheduled for Public Hearing
Opportunity for the public to comment on agenda items.
Multi-Arts Annual Report
Presentation of the Multi-Arts Center's annual report by Executive Director Nikki Wood.
Public Notification of NPDES Phase 2 Requirements and Public Comment Period
Notification regarding the opening of the public comment period for the NPDES Phase 2 2015-2020 draft permit for the City of Stillwater.
Resolution CC-15-24: Election Proclamation
A resolution authorizing the mayor to sign and issue an election proclamation for a primary and general election in the City of Stillwater.
Resolution CC-15-25: Water 2040 Public Hearing Certification
A resolution certifying that a public hearing was conducted on December 2nd, 2015, for the purpose of receiving comment on potential environmental impacts of the Stillwater Utilities Authority's proposed Water 2040 water distribution and storage projects.
Resolution CC-15-26: Housing Tax Credit Application Support
A resolution in support of a housing tax credit application by Herman and Kittle Properties Inc. for the development of single-family housing to be located at 223 South Drury Street, Stillwater, Oklahoma.
Executive Session Request (Workers' Compensation Claims)
Request for executive session regarding confidential communication concerning workers' compensation claims filed by John Dilly and Ray Dobson.
Executive Session Request (Interim City Manager Employment)
Request for executive session regarding confidential communication concerning the employment, appointment, promotion, demotion, disciplining, or resignation of Interim City Manager Norman McNichol.
Charter Review Committee Appointments
Appointment of members to the Charter Review Committee.
Stillwater Medical Center Trust Board Reappointments
Reappointment of Calvin Anthony and Lowell Bartow to the Stillwater Medical Center Trust Board.