Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council held its meeting on June 3rd, 2013, where they adopted the fiscal year 2013-2014 operating budget for the city and the Stillwater Utilities Authority. A significant portion of the meeting involved public comments regarding the budget, particularly concerning the need for new tennis courts and improved public transportation. The council also approved several resolutions and an ordinance on its first reading.
Key Decisions & Votes
Fiscal Year 2013-2014 City of Stillwater Operating Budget
00:30:00The City Council adopted the proposed operating budget for the fiscal year 2013-2014, which included total resources and expenditures of $54,120,620 for the general fund. Discussions included public input on budget transparency and the possibility of future informal town hall meetings.
Commitment of Leverage for CDBG MS Silvers
00:36:50Resolution CC 2013-7 was adopted, committing match funds from the stormwater cash reserve for two drainage projects under the CDBG program.
Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Stillwater Utilities Authority Budget
00:50:00Resolution SUA 2013-2 was adopted, approving the Stillwater Utilities Authority budget with total projected resources of $97,367,589 and expenditures of $72,768,223.
Stillwater Utilities Authority Water and Wastewater Rate Structure
00:51:30Resolution SUA 2013-3 was adopted, implementing a two-step rate increase for water and wastewater services, effective July 1st and January 1st. The resolution also included optional language for an annual adjustment of up to 3% or the CPI, whichever is less, starting July 1, 2014.
Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Stillwater Public Works Authority Budget
01:00:00Resolution SPWA 13-1 was adopted, approving the Stillwater Public Works Authority budget with projected revenue of $500 in interest and a balance of $110,318. The council also discussed the possibility of dissolving this inactive trust later in the year.
Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Stillwater Economic Development Authority Budget
01:01:30Resolution CEDA 13-1 was adopted, approving the Stillwater Economic Development Authority budget with total resources of $897,887 and proposed expenditures of $309,708.
Upcoming Community Events
Stillwater Community Health Center 20th Anniversary
Proclamation of June 2013 as Stillwater Community Health Center Month, recognizing their 20 years of providing healthcare to the medically underserved.
Employee Appreciation Cookout
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM at the Armory on 9th.
Financial Matters
Fiscal Year 2013-2014 City of Stillwater Operating Budget
Total resources and expenditures for the general fund.
CDBG MS Silvers Match Funds
Match funds for two drainage projects to be sourced from the stormwater cash reserve.
Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Stillwater Utilities Authority Budget
Total projected resources for the SUA.
Water and Wastewater Rate Increase
Water rates to increase from $6.00 to $6.25 per thousand gallons on July 1st, then to $6.50 on January 1st. Wastewater rates to increase from $2.75 to $3.00. 100% of the increase goes into capital improvement funds.
Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Stillwater Public Works Authority Budget
Projected balance with $500 in interest revenue.
Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Stillwater Economic Development Authority Budget
Total resources for the SEDA.
Public Comments
Public comments focused on the proposed budget, with specific concerns raised about the condition of city tennis courts and the need for new municipal courts, the lack of adequate public transportation beyond university routes, and a desire for more informal and accessible public hearings on the budget.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Public hearing regarding the proposed fiscal year 2013-2014 Stillwater Utilities Authority operating budget for 498 South Mockingbird (postponed to June 17th)
Deadlines
- Budget approval by June 15th
Watch For
- Town hall budget session in mid-July
- Discussion on dissolving the Stillwater Public Works Authority trust later in the year
Announcements
- Vice Mayor Hopkins to be on KSPY on June 4th at 8:15 AM.
Agenda Summary
Pledge of Allegiance
Opening of the City Council meeting.
Proclamation: Stillwater Community Health Center Month
Proclamation of June 2013 as Stillwater Community Health Center Month, recognizing their 20th anniversary.
Consent Docket (Items A and B)
Approval of routine administrative items.
Public Hearing: Proposed Fiscal 2013-2014 City of Stillwater Operating Budget
Receive input regarding the proposed budget.
Public Hearing: Proposed Fiscal 2013-2014 Stillwater Utilities Authority Operating Budget for 498 South Mockingbird
Receive input regarding the proposed budget for a specific property.
Resolution CC 2013-7: Commitment of Leverage for CDBG MS Silvers
Resolution to commit match funds for CDBG drainage projects.
Resolution CC 2013-8: Adoption of Operational Budget for Fiscal Year 2013-2014
Resolution to formally adopt the city's operating budget.
Resolution CC 2013-9: Resolution Authorizing Participation Oklahoma Transportation
Resolution to enter into a project agreement with ODOT for pavement markings and potential bike lanes on Lakeview Road.
Ordinance 3231 (First Reading): Rezoning 1000 East Virginia Avenue
First reading of an ordinance to rezone a tract of land from RSS to RT.
Executive Session Request
Request for executive session regarding the employment of city manager, city attorney, and municipal judge.
Appointment: Library Trust Board
Reappointment of Terry Miller to the Library Trust Board.
Stillwater Utility Authority Consent Docket (Items A, B, and C)
Approval of routine administrative items for the SUA.
Resolution SUA 2013-2: Adopting Stillwater Utility Authority Budget for Fiscal Year 2013-2014
Resolution to adopt the SUA operating budget.
Resolution SUA 2013-3: Adopting Rate Structure City Stillwater Water and Wastewater
Resolution to adopt the water and wastewater rate structure.
Stillwater Public Works Authority Approval of Minutes
Approval of minutes from June 4th, 2012.
Resolution SPWA 13-1: Adopt Stillwater Public Works Authority Budget for 2013-2014
Resolution to adopt the SPWA operating budget.
Resolution CEDA 13-1: Adopt Stillwater Economic Development Authority Budget for 2013-2014
Resolution to adopt the CEDA operating budget.