Dale Dandridge

The council meeting addressed several operational and administrative items. Key discussions included a presentation regarding the Stilwell Housing Authority's relationship with the city and confirmation that the city maintains no direct control over the authority's operations. The council cast votes for trustees for the Oklahoma Municipal Assurance Group and reviewed a request for a zoning variance for a storage facility. Additionally, the council entered executive session to deliberate on personnel matters, resulting in the confirmation of new hires for sanitation and dispatcher positions, and the acceptance of a resignation from a dispatcher. Financial and grant-related business included the approval of payroll, payment of various claims, renewal of vehicle tracking software, and authorization for golf course maintenance work.

The council conducted a regular meeting where several administrative and financial items were addressed. Key actions included the approval of blanket purchase orders and claims for various municipal funds, approval of payroll, and the naming of the Marilyn Hill Music Pavilion at Adair Park. The council approved a Hispanic Street Festival, budget adjustments for the current fiscal year, the annual property insurance payment, and an application for a Community Fire Assistance Grant. Additionally, the council authorized the purchase of fencing materials, scheduled a public hearing for the FY 2026-2027 budget, discussed the Second Street Project, approved a financial audit, and rejected an appeal regarding the termination of mowing contracts. The council also entered into an executive session to discuss a health care plan, FOP negotiations, and legal matters, ultimately approving a new health care plan proposal.

The meeting included discussions and possible decisions regarding various topics, including consent agenda items, a request to place a manufactured home, renewal of mowing contracts, and proposed ordinances and resolutions related to municipal regulations and charter amendments. The council also considered personnel matters such as resignations, appointments, and salary adjustments. Additionally, there were discussions regarding HUD, Rolling Hills, sick leave policy, and potential legal matters.

The meeting included public comments and the approval of the consent agenda, which encompassed the approval of minutes from previous regular and special meetings, as well as the approval of payment of claims. There was no new business discussed.

The meeting included discussions and decisions on various financial and operational matters. Payments were approved for the Stilwell Improvement Authority related to loans for the Police Department building, Fire Department equipment, and City Hall. Longevity pay for city employees was approved, and an ordinance establishing the schedule of permits and fees was passed. The council also approved a software contract for code enforcement and animal control, pest control services for city facilities, new uniforms for police officers, and cemetery markers. Upgraded access control and new cameras for the Police Department building were approved, and advertising for bids for dirtwork at Carson Park for the Golf Course Project was authorized. An executive session was held to discuss a collective bargaining agreement with the FOP, hourly employee raises, merit salary increases for salaried employees, compensation for police officers not eligible for the Oklahoma Police Pension & Retirement System, and legal claims.