FYI Stillwater

We discuss fire safety with Stillwater Fire Chief Terry Essary.

Stillwater Waste Management with Matt Faulkner

Stillwater Regional Airport update with airport manager Paul Priegel. 

There are a variety of events scheduled in Stillwater during the holiday season. Guest is Chief Innovation Officer for the City of Stillwater, Becky Taylor.

This podcast covers the status of some of Stillwater's large projects with City Manager, Norman McNickle.

The current state of road projects in Stillwater with Monty Karns, Director, City Engineering. (This podcast was recorded on Sept. 23, 2022 just prior to Monty's retirement.)

Discussing current issues facing emergency management with Rob Hill, the Stillwater Emergency Management Director.

Joining the City of Stillwater team

Our hosts sit down with Barbara Bliss, Community Resources Manager for Parks and Recreation, to discuss new projects, Barbara's journey to Stillwater and much more!   Guest: Barbara Bliss | Community Resources Manager, Events and Recreation Host:  Paula Dennison | Assistant City Manager Co-host: Mark White | Operations Director

Come listen in as we discuss the human side of human resources.   Guest: Christy Driskel | Human Resources Director Host:  Paula Dennison | Assistant City Manager Co-host: Jenika Birdsong | Communications Coordinator

Come check out the 'Wilder' side of project management.   Guest: Shannon Wilder | Project Manager II Host:  Paula Dennison | Assistant City Manager Co-host: Mark White | Operations Director

Listen in on what special Projects are happening in our City!   Guest: John McClenny | Special Projects Manager Host:  Paula Dennison | Assistant City Manager Co-host: Mark White | Operations Director

Join us as we talk trash and all things waste management with Chris Knight.   Guest: Chris Knight | Waste Management Director Host:  Paula Dennison | Assistant City Manager Co-host: Mark White | Operations Director

Join us as we talk about Pat's service to the City of Stillwater   Guest: Pat Darlington | Vice-mayor Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director of Marketing & Civic Engagement Co-host: Paula Dennison | Assistant City Manager

Join us as we discuss the benefits of rain barrels and more!   Guest: Zack Henson | Stormwater Programs Manager Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director of Marketing & Civic Engagement Co-host: Paula Dennison | Assistant City Manager

Listen in as Distribution Superintendent Clint Oliver Tells us what's really going on with The City's power system.   Guest: Clint Oliver | Distribution Superintendent Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director of Marketing & Civic Engagement Co-host: Paula Dennison | Assistant City Manager

Listen in as our very own Environmental Programs Manager tells us how to properly dispose of F.O.G. and what that means.   Guest: Chris Franks | Environmental Programs Manager Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director of Marketing & Civic Engagement Co-host: Maegan Pardue | Communications Coordinator

Join us as Emily States Talks about Library programs, events, services and more. Guest: Emily States | Adult Services Librarian Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director of Marketing & Civic Engagement Co-host: Maegan Pardue | Communications Coordinator

Join us as Fire Marshal Steve Sylvester talks about how to practice fire safety at home and more. Guest: Steve Sylvester | Fire Marshal Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director of Marketing & Civic Engagement Co-host: Paula Dennison | Assistant City Manager   Check out Freddie the Firetruck's Fire Saftey tips

Join us as our own Assistant Chief of Police walks us through his career path, and how he serves our community. Guest: Shannon Jordan | Assistant Chief of Police Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director of Marketing & Civic Engagement Co-host: Paula Dennison | Assistant City Manager   Learn more about the Stillwater PD and their C.O.P Program

Join us as we learn what the Waste Water Treatment Plant does with all the sludge the citizen produce. Guest: JasonTyler | Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendant Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director of Marketing & Civic Engagement Co-host: Paula Dennison | Assistant City Manager

Join us as Brad Stewart explains how the IT department keeps the city on it's feet. Guest: Brad Stewart | IT Director Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director of Marketing & Civic Engagement Co-host: Maegan Pardue | Communications Coordinator

Join us as we discuss what the SPD is working toward for our community's mental health. Guest: Royce Stephens | Captain - Operations Bureau Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director of Marketing & Civic Engagement Co-host: Maegan Pardue | Communications Coordinator

Join us as we celebrate Kelley Hitch's 31 years of service to The City of Stillwater and more. Guest: Kelley Hitch | Water Utilities Supervisor Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director of Marketing & Civic Engagement Co-host: Paula Dennison | Assistant City Manager For more information on hydrant flushing check out Did You Know? Hydrant Flushing To learn more about water service shutoff valves check out How It Works: Water ShutOff  To learn more about why Kelley Hitch has worked for the City of Stillwater for 30 years check out Kelley Hitch--I'm Still Here

Join us as we talk about training, protocol and more.  Guest: Jory Stanley | Assistant Fire Chief Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director of Marketing & Civic Engagement Co-host: Tommie Marshall | Multimedia Technician

Join us as we discuss how the city chooses what roads to repair and how to do it. Guest: Greg Adams | Transportation & Drainage Manager Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director of Marketing & Civic Engagement Co-host: Paula Dennison | Assistant City Manager   To learn more about Electric car chargers and how they work, check out How It Works: Electric Car Pumps  

Listen in as we talk about what the Water Treatment Plant does to keep our water safe. Guest: Thomas Novotny | Water Treatment Plant Superintendent  Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director of Marketing & Civic Engagement Co-host: Maegan Pardue | Communications Coordinator

Join us as we discuss what Fleet Maintenance does to keep our city mobile.   Guest: John Maehs | Fleet Maintenance Superintendant Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director of Marketing & Civic Engagement Co-host: Maegan Pardue | Communications Coordinator

Join us as we talk about the ever-changing recreational trends right here in Stillwater.   Guest: Barbara Bliss | Community Resources Manager, Events and Recreation Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director of Marketing & Civic Engagement Co-host: Maegan Pardue | Communications Coordinator

Join us as we discuss the George Floyd incident, the Stillwater Black Lives Matter protest and officer training. Guest: Jeff Watts | Stillwater Chief of Police Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director of Marketing & Civic Engagement Co-host: Paula Dennison | Assistant City Manager

COVID-19 Update #5 Latest City of Stillwater Pandemic News Guests: Paula Dennison | Assistant City Manager              Rob Hill | Emergency Management Director Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director, Marketing & Civic Engagement **Because of the pandemic's evolving nature, some of the information in this podcast is a few days out of date. Go to Stillwater.org for the latest pandemic news. However, we still recommend listening— there's some great stuff in here! 

COVID-19 update #4 Latest City of Stillwater Pandemic News Guest: Paula Dennison | Assistant City Manager Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director, Marketing & Civic Engagement

COVID-19 Update #2 Latest City of Stillwater Pandemic News Guest: Paula Dennison | Assistant City Manager Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director, Marketing & Civic Engagement

COVID-19 Update #3  Latest City of Stillwater Pandemic News Guest: Paula Dennison | Assistant City Manager Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director, Marketing & Civic Engagement

COVID-19: Insight from your City Government. Host: Maegan Pardue | Communications Specialist Guest: Christy Luper |Human Resources Director Guest: Paula Dennison | Assistant City Manager

Join us as we talk about what it takes to keep Stillwater's traffic moving smoothly. Guest: Tully McCrory | Control Signal Technician Guest: Mark White | Public Works Director  Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director of Marketing & Civic Engagement Co-host: Alisa Hines | Multimedia Specialist

Join us as we discuss the students of OSU's Student body's role in the census is. Special Guest: John Mark Day | Oklahoma State University's Director of Leadership & Campus Life  Co-Host: Paula Dennison | Assistant City Manager Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director of Marketing & Civic Engagement

Join us as we talk about the job application process for The City of Stillwater. Guest: Leah Womack | HR Generalist Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director of Marketing & Civic Engagement Co-host: Alisa Hines | Multimedia Specialist

Join us to learn about the animal shelter, adoption and other animal welfare concerns. Guest: Mary Dickey | Animal Welfare Director  Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director of Marketing & Civic Engagement Co-host: Tommie Marshall | Multimedia Technician

Are you thinking of adding a Renewable Energy System to your home? Join us as we discuss the best practices. Guest: Loren Smith | Electric Utility Director  Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director of Marketing & Civic Engagement Co-host: Maegan Pardue | Communications Coordinator

Join us as we discuss the Library's role as Census Central and what that means. Guest: Stacy Delano | Library Director  Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director of Marketing & Civic Engagement Co-host: Alisa Hines | Multimedia Specialist

Join us as the finance director explains the city's budget. Guest: Christy Cluck Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director of Marketing & Civic Engagement Co-Host: Maegan Pardue | Communications Coordinator

Join us as Cindy Gibson shares what's new going in around Stillwater, OK. Special Guest: Cindy Gibson Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director of Marketing & Civic Engagement Co-Host: Maegan Pardue | Communications Coordinator 

Join us as Shannon Williams and Alane Zannotti share their vision for a new Stillwater Tradition. Special Guest: Shannon Williams and Alane Zannotti Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director of Marketing & Civic Engagement Co-Host: Maegan Pardue | Communications Coordinator 

Join us as the Stillwater mayor shares insights about local government.   Special Guest: Mayor Will Joyce Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director of Marketing & Civic Engagement Co-Host: Maegan Pardue | Communications Coordinator 

Special Guest: Dana Mattox | Director, Utility & Billing Services Host: Alisa Hines | Multimedia Specialist Co-host: Seth Fish | Communications Assistant On this episode of FYI Stillwater, Dana Mattox shares useful tips and information about City of Stillwater utility services. A must-listen for OSU students.

 Special Guest: Melissa Reames | Deputy City Manager  Host: Maegan Pardue | Communications Coordinator  Co-host: Alisa Hines | Multimedia Specialist Interview starts at 5:05 On this episode of FYI Stillwater, we sit down with Melissa Reames to discuss the new civic engagement tool Speak Up Stillwater.  

Special Guest: Paula Dennison | Assistant City Manager  Host: Maegan Pardue | Communications Coordinator  Co-host: Alisa Hines | Multimedia Specialist Interview starts at 6:32 On this Episode of FYI Stillwater we speak to Assistant City Manager Paula Dennison about the 2020 Census, and the changes that make this Census so important for the City of Stillwater.  

Special Guest: Chris Knight | Waste Management Director  Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director of Marketing and Civic Engagement Co-host: Alisa Hines | Multimedia Specialist Interview starts at: 5:08  On this episode of FYI Stillwater, we discuss the changing markets of recycling in the United States with Waste Management Director Chris Knight. 

Special Guest: Cody Manuel | Police Sargent & SWAT Team Commander  Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director of Marketing and Civic Engagement Co-host: Meagan Kascsak | Communications Coordinator Interview Starts at 5:36. On this episode of FYI Stillwater, we are joined by SWAT Team Commander Sgt. Cody Manuel to discuss the City's award winning SWAT Team and all they do to keep our city safe. 

Special Guest: Zack Henson | Stormwater Programs Manager Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director of Marketing and Civic Engagement Co-host: Meagan Kascsak | Communications Coordinator Interview Starts at 7:00 On this episode of FYI Stillwater we discuss the city's water run off and the upcoming Stormwater Survey with Stormwater Programs manager Zack Henson.