Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council approved several resolutions, including one for acquiring real property for a water line and another canvassing the results of a special election for a gas franchise. They also adopted two ordinances related to closing utility easements and a street. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the city manager's farewell remarks and discussions about upcoming election deadlines and the establishment of a Charter Review Committee.
Key Decisions & Votes
Resolution declaring public necessity for acquiring real property and easements
00:23:00Resolution CC-15-20 was approved, authorizing staff to begin the process of acquiring right-of-way for a water line adjacent to South Range Road between 19th and 32nd Avenues, including legal means if necessary.
Resolution authorizing signatories for depositories
00:24:45Resolution CC-15-21 was approved, a housekeeping matter to authorize signatories for city accounts at various banks due to changes in CFO and city manager positions.
Resolution concerning Bridge inspection responsibility
00:26:00Resolution CC-15-22 was approved, notifying the Oklahoma Department of Transportation of the city's selection of a consultant for bridge inspections from April 1, 2016, through March 31, 2018.
Resolution canvassing special election results for gas franchise
00:27:30Resolution CC-15-23 was approved, canvassing the results of the November 10, 2015, special election for Ordinance No. 3325, granting a franchise to One Gas Inc., and declaring the measure as passed.
Ordinance closing a utility easement at 1712 South Hidden Oaks Drive
00:29:00Ordinance No. 3331 was adopted on second reading, closing a utility easement at the specified property address.
Ordinance closing Fifth Avenue between Perkins Road and Dryden Street
00:30:00Ordinance No. 3332 was adopted on second reading, closing Fifth Avenue between Perkins Road and Dryden Street, affecting properties at 423, 519 South Perkins Road, and 620, 624 East 6th Avenue.
Establishment of a Charter Review Committee
00:46:00The council approved the establishment of a Charter Review Committee to review the city's charter, with members to be appointed at a future meeting.
Upcoming Community Events
Small Business Saturday
Mayor Gina J. Noble proclaimed this date to urge residents to support local small businesses and merchants.
Curbside Glass Recycling
Glass recycling will be picked up on regular collection days. Starting January 2016, collection will be on the first Waste Service day of each month.
Stillwater Strong Painting Raffle
Stillwater Police Department is raffling a 4ft x 4ft painting by Officer Trevor Meredith. Tickets are $5, and proceeds benefit the Stillwater Medical Center Foundation.
Mini Roundabout and Bronco Buster Statue Official Opening
Located at the Main Street and 10th Avenue intersection.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Item 7A (unspecified agenda item) was struck from the agenda indefinitely until further notice and re-notification.
Deadlines
- Filing dates for city council elections will most likely be the second week of December (13th-15th).
- Election Proclamation for spring elections will be presented on December 7th.
Watch For
- Discussion and vote on appointments for the Charter Review Committee on December 7th.
- Potential primary election on February 9th, coinciding with School Board elections.
Announcements
- City Manager Dan Galloway's last council meeting after 10 years of service, with appreciation from the council.
- Stillwater Police Department is raffling a 'Stillwater Strong' painting to benefit the Stillwater Medical Center Foundation.
- Official opening of the mini roundabout and dedication of the Bronco Buster statue at Main Street and 10th Avenue on November 18th.
- Thanks to voters for approving the continuation of a sales tax to fund transportation projects for the next 10 years.
- Condolences and thoughts for those affected by events in Paris.
Agenda Summary
Executive Session Request (25 O.S. 307 B4 - Jeff Oliver workers' compensation claim)
Request for confidential communication with the city attorney regarding the pending workers' compensation claim of Jeff Oliver.
Executive Session Request (25 O.S. 307 B4 - Ray Dubson workers' compensation claim)
Request for confidential communication regarding a workers' compensation claim filed by Ray Dubson.
Discussion about scheduling items for upcoming meetings
General discussion regarding the scheduling of future agenda items.
Consider establishment of a Charter Review Committee
Discussion and potential action to establish a committee to review the city's charter.
Appointments
Discussion and action on various appointments.
Possible action regarding a workers' compensation claim filed by Ray Dubson
Potential action following executive session regarding Ray Dubson's claim.
Possible action regarding a workers' compensation claim of Jeff Oliver
Potential action following executive session regarding Jeff Oliver's claim.
Consent Docket (City Council)
Approval of routine administrative matters, including the 2016 schedule of meetings and minutes from September 14, 2015 (executive session) and October 19, 2015 (regular meeting).
Public Comment on Agenda Items Not Scheduled for Public Hearing (City Council)
Opportunity for public comment on agenda items.
Items Removed from Consent Docket (City Council)
Consideration of items removed from the consent docket for individual discussion.
General Orders (City Council) - Item 7A
An unspecified item under general orders.
Resolution No. CC-15-20
A resolution declaring the public necessity for acquiring ownership to real property and permanent and temporary easements for a water line project.
Resolution No. CC-15-21
A resolution authorizing signatories for depositories.
Resolution No. CC-15-22
A resolution concerning City of Stillwater Oklahoma Bridge inspection responsibility.
Resolution No. CC-15-23
A resolution canvassing the results of the special election conducted on November 10, 2015, for the approval of Ordinance No. 3325 (gas franchise).
Ordinance No. 3331 (Second Reading)
An ordinance closing a utility easement at 1712 South Hidden Oaks Drive.
Ordinance No. 3332 (Second Reading)
An ordinance closing Fifth Avenue between Perkins Road and Dryden Street.
Reports from Officers and Boards - Item A
An unspecified item under reports from officers and boards.
Reports from Officers and Boards - Item A2 (Executive Session)
Executive session pursuant to 25 O.S. 307 B4 for confidential communication regarding the pending workers' compensation claim of Jeff Oliver.
Miscellaneous items from the city manager
City Manager Dan Galloway's farewell remarks and discussion of upcoming election deadlines.
Miscellaneous items from the city council
Announcements regarding glass recycling, a police department raffle, and a roundabout dedication.
Consent Docket (Stillwater Utilities Authority)
Approval of minutes from the regular meeting on November 2, 2015, the 2016 schedule of meetings, bid recommendation for transmission line steel structures, extension of the Northeast SOASE agreement, and an exchange agreement with Board of Regents for Oklahoma A&M Colleges and OSU.
Public Comment on Agenda Items Not Scheduled for Public Hearing (Stillwater Utilities Authority)
Opportunity for public comment on agenda items.
Items Removed from the Consent Docket (Stillwater Utilities Authority)
Consideration of items removed from the consent docket for individual discussion.
General Orders (Stillwater Utilities Authority)
General orders for discussion and action.
Reports from officers and Boards (Stillwater Utilities Authority)
Announcements and remarks about matters of general interest.
Consent Docket (Stillwater Economic Development Authority)
Approval of routine administrative matters.