Cushing, OK

Board of Adjustment Special Meeting

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a special exception variance. The request concerns a proposed new home construction in an R-2 District.

• Public hearing for a 10-foot encroachment into the front yard setback at 109 W. Katy

Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will meet to consider accepting the FY 2025-2026 audit and approve September city claims and payroll. The body will also discuss budget amendments for the General Fund and authorize fuel purchases.

• Approval of September 2026 City Claims and Payroll totaling $972,156.35
• Authorization to expend up to $60,000.00 for aviation fuel
• Authorization to expend up to $30,000.00 for no-lead and diesel fuel
• Proposed $15,000 General Fund budget amendment for Cushing Crimestoppers donation
• Proposed $10,102.00 General Fund budget amendment for new revenue

Cushing Municipal Authority Regular Meeting

The Cushing Municipal Authority will meet to approve September 2026 claims and payroll and authorize several utility-related expenditures. The board will also discuss the disposal of surplus holiday decorations and potential annexation opportunities.

• Approval of September 2026 CMA claims and payroll totaling $1,340,660.24
• Authorization of up to $25,000.00 for power plant diesel fuel
• Payment of $75,000.00 to Perkins Brothers Contracting, LLC for wastewater plant safety railing
• Write-off of non-pay utilities in the amount of $102,094.05
• Resolution No. 05-2026 to declare old utility pole holiday decorations as surplus property

CHA, CIA, CEFA Special Meeting

The Cushing Hospital, Industrial, and Educational Facilities Authorities are holding a special meeting. The agenda consists of routine consent items, including the approval of previous meeting minutes and claims.

• Approval of CIA claims for September 2026 totaling $250.00

Planning Commission Special Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two zone changes from I-2 District to C-5 District. The body will also review a conditional use permit and discuss mobile home permit policies.

• Zone change from I-2 to C-5 at 101 N. Depot Ave
• Zone change from I-2 to C-5 at North Depot Ave (South Addition, Block 43, Lots 1-6)
• Five-year review of Conditional Use Permit for 1107 E. Greenlee St.
• Review of standard conditions and application policy for mobile home conditional use permits

Board of Adjustment Special Meeting

The Cushing Board of Adjustment holds a special meeting on October 1, 2026, to welcome a new member, approve prior minutes, and appoint a chair and vice chair. The main business is a public hearing on three requested special exception variances to Section 603 of the Zoning Code for property at 114 S. Noble in a C-3 District. The requests concern a 25-foot front setback encroachment, an encroachment into the sight triangle, and increasing maximum lot coverage to 70%.

• Public hearing on a variance to encroach 25 feet into the front setback (east side) in a C-3 District at 114 S. Noble
• Public hearing on a variance to encroach into the sight triangle in a C-3 District at 114 S. Noble
• Public hearing on a variance to raise maximum lot coverage to 70% in a C-3 District at 114 S. Noble
• Reorganization: appointment of a Chair and Vice Chair
• Welcome of new board member Ms. Linda Rogers; approval of minutes from the August 28, 2025 special meeting

Planning Commission Special Meeting

The Cushing Planning Commission holds a special meeting on September 30, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. at Cushing City Hall, 100 Judy Adams Blvd. The board will acknowledge the resignation of Chuck Ellsworth, welcome new members Ryan Blakemore, Chantz Candler and Regina Brown, and approve minutes from its July 16, 2026 special meeting. Under scheduled business, it will consider ratifying a lot split for the property at 1139 East Broadway. The meeting also includes discussion of board member orientation, an update on the New Unified Development Zoning Ordinance, and regularly scheduled monthly meetings.

• Ratification of a lot split for the property at 1139 East Broadway
• Acknowledgment of the resignation of Mr. Chuck Ellsworth
• Welcome of new members Ryan Blakemore, Chantz Candler and Regina Brown
• Approval of minutes from the July 16, 2026 special meeting
• Discussion of an update on the New Unified Development Zoning Ordinance

The Planning Commission held a special meeting to welcome new members and conduct administrative business. The board approved the minutes from the July 16, 2026, meeting and ratified a lot split for 1139 East Broadway. Members also received an orientation on their roles and discussed the status of the new Unified Development Zoning Ordinance.

• Approved July 16, 2026, meeting minutes (5-0)
• Ratified lot split at 1139 East Broadway (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:23 a.m. (5-0)

Cushing Municipal Authority Regular Meeting

The Cushing Municipal Authority will consider several financial items, including utility claims and payroll totaling $1,388,103.16. The board will also discuss awarding a contract for electrical improvements at the Water Treatment Plant and amending the operating fund budget for truck repairs.

• Approve August 2026 CMA Claims and Payroll totaling $1,388,103.16
• Authorize diesel fuel purchase for the Power Plant up to $25,000.00
• Purchase of 2026 International Dump Truck from Holt Truck Centers for $137,441.83
• Write-off of non-pay utilities in the amount of $96,221.11
• Contract with Kansas Electric, Inc. for $677,573.00 for Water Treatment Plant electrical improvements

The Cushing Municipal Authority approved the August 2026 consent agenda, which included payroll, utility write-offs, and equipment purchases. The board also authorized a $677,573 contract for electrical improvements at the water treatment plant and a $58,100 budget amendment for digger truck repairs.

• Approved August 2026 claims and payroll of $1,388,103.16 (4-0)
• Approved $25,000 for power plant diesel fuel purchase (4-0)
• Approved purchase of 2026 International Dump Truck for $137,441.83 (4-0)
• Approved $96,221.11 in non-pay utility write-offs (4-0)
• Amended FY 26/27 budget to add $58,100 for digger truck repairs (4-0)
• Awarded $677,573 contract to Kansas Electric, Inc. for water plant upgrades (4-0)

Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Cushing Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider routine consent items and scheduled business. Key actions include approving August 2026 claims and payroll totaling $1,080,190.01, purchasing two police vehicles for up to $89,794, and several airport-related agreements. The board will also discuss a supplemental engineering contract for street improvements and appoint a planning commissioner.

• Approve August 2026 claims and payroll totaling $1,080,190.01
• Authorize purchase of two Dodge Durango police vehicles up to $89,794
• Approve write-off of uncollected fire ($11,362.50) and ambulance ($187,361.27) accounts
• Approve Supplemental Agreement No. 2 with PEC up to $50,000 for street inspection services
• Proclaim Constitution Week (Sept 17-23) and Public Power Week (Oct 4-10)

The Cushing City Commission approved consent agenda items including July 2026 claims and payroll, aviation and fuel purchases, police vehicles, and a resolution for a city election. Commissioners also accepted Crime Stoppers donations, approved engineering inspection services for street improvements, appointed a new planning commissioner, and discussed the city manager's employment in executive session.

• Approved claims and payroll for July 2026 totaling $1,646,838.93 (4-0)
• Authorized purchase of aviation fuel up to $60,000.00 (4-0)
• Authorized purchase of no-lead and diesel fuel up to $30,000.00 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 11-2026 to proclaim a city election for Office No. 1 and Office No. 2 (4-0)
• Authorized purchase order to Bob Howard Chrysler Jeep Dodge up to $89,794.00 for two Dodge Durango police vehicles (4-0)
• Approved write-off of uncollected fire accounts ($11,362.50) and ambulance accounts ($187,361.27) (4-0)
• Accepted donated funds from Crime Stoppers (4-0)
• Approved Supplemental Agreement No. 2 with Professional Engineering Consultant (PEC) up to $50,000 for street improvement inspection services (4-0)

BOC,CMA,CHA, CIA, CEFA Special Meeting

This is a special joint meeting of five Cushing governing boards to handle administrative business and receive recommendations from the Cushing Economic Development Foundation about active use of city-owned property. The boards will also accept an oath of office and consider electing a vice-chair. No votes on substantive policy are listed beyond these items.

• Acceptance of Oath of Office for Chuck Ellsworth for Commission Office No. 2 through May 2027
• Discussion, consideration, and possible action to elect a vice-chair
• Presentation and discussion of Cushing Economic Development Foundation recommendations on active use of city-owned property

The joint meeting included the swearing-in of Chuck Ellsworth to Commission Office No. 2. The body elected a Vice-Chair and received a presentation on city-owned property use, though no action was taken on the latter.

• Accepted Oath of Office for Chuck Ellsworth for Commission Office No. 2
• Elected Geoff Beasley as Vice-Chair (4-0)

CHA, CIA, CEFA Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Cushing Hospital Authority, Cushing Industrial Authority, and Cushing Educational Facilities Authority. The boards will consider routine items including approving minutes from the August 17, 2026 special meeting and approving claims for the Cushing Industrial Authority. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Approve August 17, 2026, Special CHA CIA CEFA Meeting Minutes
• Approve CIA Claims for August 2026, totaling $200.00

The Cushing Hospital Authority, Cushing Industrial Authority, and Cushing Educational Facilities Authority approved their consent agenda in a special meeting. The approval covered the August 17, 2026 special meeting minutes and Cushing Industrial Authority claims totaling $200.00. No items were removed from the consent agenda.

• Approved August 17, 2026 special meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved CIA claims for August 2026 totaling $200.00 (4-0)
• Adjourned the special meeting at 7:36 p.m. (4-0)

BOC,CMA,CHA, CIA, CEFA Special Meeting

This is a special joint meeting of five Cushing governing boards. The agenda is mostly procedural: accepting a new commissioner's qualifications and oath, and electing a vice-chair. No substantive policy or financial decisions are listed.

• Acceptance of Commissioner Qualifications and Oath of Office for Chuck Ellsworth for Seat No. 2 through May 2027
• Discussion, consideration, and possible action to elect a Vice-Chair

The Cushing governing bodies accepted Commissioner Chuck Ellsworth's qualifications and oath of office for Seat No. 2 through May 2027, and elected Geoff Beasley as Vice-Chair.

• Accepted Commissioner Qualifications and Oath of Office for Chuck Ellsworth for Seat No. 2 (5-0 assumed from roll call/participation)
• Elected Geoff Beasley as Vice-Chair (5-0)

Cushing Municipal Authority Regular Meeting

The Cushing Municipal Authority will hold a regular meeting to handle routine consent items and several scheduled business items. The board will vote on a $1.2 million claims and payroll package, a diesel fuel purchase, a budget amendment for transformers, and a utility write-off. They will also consider appointing a new member to fill a vacancy, rejecting a bid for a water treatment plant project, and declaring surplus vehicles and equipment.

• Approve CMA Claims and Payroll for July 2026, totaling $1,200,541.65
• Authorize diesel fuel purchase for Power Plant, up to $25,000.00
• Approve FY 26/27 budget amendment for three transformers at 114 S. Noble
• Approve write-off of non-pay utilities in the amount of $91,195.32
• Consider rejecting bid from Downey Contracting, LLC for pipe gallery project at Water Treatment Plant

The Cushing Municipal Authority appointed Chuck Ellsworth to fill the vacant Seat No. 2 through May 2027. The board also rejected a bid from Downey Contracting, LLC for a water treatment plant project and approved the disposal of surplus city equipment.

• Approved July 2026 claims and payroll of $1,200,541.65 (4-0)
• Authorized $25,000 for power plant diesel fuel purchase (4-0)
• Appointed Chuck Ellsworth to Seat No. 2 (3-1)
• Rejected Downey Contracting, LLC bid for water plant project (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 04-2026 for surplus property disposal (4-0)
• Approved $91,195.32 utility write-off (4-0)

Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Cushing Board of Commissioners will meet August 17, 2026, to decide on routine consent items including $1.65M in July claims, fuel purchases, and budget amendments, plus key votes on rezoning two East Main properties and raising the hotel tax from 4% to 8%. The board will also consider appointments to fill a vacant seat and multiple planning commission terms, and take action on airport and public safety contracts.

• Approve $1,646,838.93 in July 2026 city claims and payroll
• Authorize up to $60,000 for aviation fuel and $30,000 for no-lead/diesel fuel purchases
• Approve FY 26/27 budget amendments totaling $110,000 for Broadway District sidewalk improvements and $134,083 FAA grant for airport markings
• Rezone 2305 and 2307 East Main from R-1 to C-3 (General Commercial)
• Increase hotel/motel tax from 4% to 8% and call special election to ratify change

The Cushing Board of Commissioners accepted Tyson Branyan's resignation from Seat No. 2 and appointed Chuck Ellsworth to fill the unexpired term. The board also amended an ordinance to increase the proposed hotel/motel occupancy tax rate from 4% to 10% for voter approval at a special election, approved multiple board and planning commission appointments, and authorized a lease agreement for a new fire pumper/tanker demo.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, sales tax report, claims/payroll ($1,646,838.93), and fuel purchases (4-0)
• Acknowledged resignation of Tyson Branyan from Seat No. 2 and declared a vacancy (4-0)
• Appointed Chuck Ellsworth to fill the unexpired term of Seat No. 2 through May 2027 (3-1)
• Appointed Ryan Blakemore and Chantz Candler to the Planning Commission (4-0)
• Re-appointed Dustin Muckelrath and appointed Linda Rogers to the Board of Adjustment (4-0)
• Approved City Commission goals and prioritization (4-0)
• Rejected airport 18/36 markings bids, approved budget amendment, accepted $134,083 FAA grant, and awarded $99,200 contract to Advanced Workzone Services LLC (4-0)
• Approved rezoning of 2305 E. Main and 2307 E. Main from R-1 to C-3 (4-0)

CHA, CIA, CEFA Special Meeting

The Cushing Hospital Authority, Cushing Industrial Authority, and Cushing Educational Facilities Authority will hold a special meeting to handle routine approvals and two key actions: appointing someone to fill an unexpired board seat and authorizing a purchase order for an emergency vehicle. The consent agenda includes approving minutes and claims, plus acknowledging a resignation.

• Approve CHA claims for July 2026 totaling $23,000.00
• Approve CIA claims for July 2026 totaling $300.00
• Acknowledge resignation of Tyson Branyan from Seat No. 2 and declare vacancy
• Appoint individual to fill unexpired term of Seat No. 2 through May 2027
• Issue purchase order to Emergency Vehicles Sales and Service of Oklahoma for $228,140.00

The Cushing Hospital Authority, Cushing Industrial Authority, and Cushing Educational Facilities Authority held a special meeting on August 17, 2026. They approved the consent agenda, including July claims and acceptance of a resignation, and appointed Chuck Ellsworth to fill the unexpired term of Seat No. 2 through May 2027. They also authorized a purchase order for $228,140.00 to Emergency Vehicles Sales and Service of Oklahoma.

• Approved consent agenda including July 2026 minutes and claims (CHA $23,000, CIA $300)
• Acknowledged resignation of Tyson Branyan from Seat No. 2 and declared vacancy
• Appointed Chuck Ellsworth to fill unexpired term of Seat No. 2 through May 2027 (3-1)
• Authorized purchase order to Emergency Vehicles Sales and Service of Oklahoma for $228,140.00 (4-0)

Board of Commissioner Special Meeting

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss the Oklahoma Municipal Assurance Group (OMAG) Well Run Cities Program. No formal action is scheduled; the item is listed for discussion only. The meeting will include call to order, roll call, and adjournment.

• Discussion of Oklahoma Municipal Assurance Group (OMAG) Well Run Cities Program

The Cushing City Commission held a special meeting on July 27, 2026, with all five commissioners present. The only scheduled business was a discussion of the Oklahoma Municipal Assurance Group (OMAG) Well Run Cities Program, presented by Lori Mueller and Mike Bailey. No formal action was taken on any item; the meeting adjourned at 2:41 p.m.

• No formal action taken on OMAG Well Run Cities Program discussion
• Meeting adjourned at 2:41 p.m. (motion by Beasley, seconded by Branyan)

CHA, CIA, CEFA Special Meeting

The Cushing Hospital Authority, Cushing Industrial Authority, and Cushing Educational Facilities Authority will meet on July 20, 2026 at Cushing City Hall. The agenda includes routine items such as approving the minutes from the June 15, 2026 special meeting and approving CIA claims for June 2026 totaling $100. Items removed from the consent agenda will be considered separately. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Approve June 15, 2026 special CHA, CIA, CEFA meeting minutes
• Approve CIA claims for June 2026, totaling $100.00
• Items removed from the consent agenda (to be considered separately)
• Call to order, roll call, and declaration of quorum
• Adjournment

The special meeting of the Cushing Hospital Authority, Cushing Industrial Authority, and Cushing Educational Facilities Authority was called to order with four trustees present and one absent. The board approved the consent agenda, which included the June 15, 2026, special meeting minutes and CIA claims for June 2026 totaling $100.00. No items were removed from the consent agenda, and the meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m.

• Approved consent agenda including June 15, 2026, special meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved CIA claims for June 2026 totaling $100.00 (4-0)

Cushing Municipal Authority Regular Meeting

The Cushing Municipal Authority will consider routine consent‑agenda items, including approval of the June 15, 2026 meeting minutes. It will approve claims and payroll for June 2026 totaling $1,266,930.74. It will also approve a write‑off of non‑pay utilities in the amount of $89,445.90. These items are to be enacted by a single motion unless removed for separate discussion.

• Approve June 15, 2026 Cushing Municipal Authority meeting minutes
• Approve CMA claims and payroll for June 2026 totaling $1,266,930.74
• Approve write‑off of non‑pay utilities amounting to $89,445.90

The Cushing Municipal Authority held a regular meeting on July 20, 2026, with four members present and one absent. The board approved the consent agenda, which included the June 15 meeting minutes, claims and payroll totaling $1,266,930.74, and a write-off of non-pay utilities amounting to $89,445.90. No items were removed from the consent agenda, and the meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m.

• Approved June 15, 2026, meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved CMA claims and payroll for June 2026, totaling $1,266,930.74 (4-0)
• Approved write-off of non-pay utilities in the amount of $89,445.90 (4-0)

Board of Commissioner Special Meeting

The Cushing Board of Commissioners will convene at 5:30 PM on July 20, 2026, at City Hall to discuss the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Loan Program. The meeting is a special session with no other scheduled business items.

• Discussion of Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Loan Program
• Call to Order and Roll Call
• Declaration of Quorum

The Cushing City Commission held a special meeting on July 20, 2026, with four of five commissioners present. The only substantive item was a presentation by Jon Wolff of Municipal Finance Services about the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Loan Program; no action was taken on it. The meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m. after a motion by Vice Chair Branyan, seconded by Commissioner Lamb, passed unanimously.

• Adjourned special meeting at 6:40 p.m. (4-0)

Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Cushing Board of Commissioners will consider approving a TSET Healthy Communities grant, a workplace wellness policy, a $5,500 restroom project change order, and payroll totaling over $1.6 million. The meeting will also acknowledge the expiration of terms on two city advisory boards.

• Approve TSET Healthy Communities Grant (Ordinance No. 07-20-26-02)
• Approve TSET Workplace Wellness Policy (Resolution No. 06-2026)
• Approve Change Order #3 to Monark Construction ($5,500.00)
• Approve City Claims and Payroll for June 2026 ($1,617,793.20)
• Acknowledge expiring terms on Planning Commission and Board of Adjustments

The Cushing City Commission approved a TSET Healthy Communities Grant ordinance and a TSET Workplace Wellness Policy for municipal employees, both on 4-0 votes. It also approved Change Order #3 to Monark Construction for $5,500.00 for the Memorial Park Restroom Project and appointed Judith McMackin to the Senior Citizen Advisory Board through April 2028. The consent agenda, including June 2026 claims and payroll of $1,617,793.20 and fuel purchase authorizations, was approved 4-0. Commissioner Lofton was absent.

• Approved consent agenda items A-E, including June 2026 claims and payroll of $1,617,793.20 (4-0)
• Authorized up to $60,000.00 for aviation fuel and up to $30,000.00 for no-lead and diesel fuel (4-0)
• Acknowledged two expiring Planning Commission terms and two expiring Board of Adjustments terms (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 07-20-26-02 for the TSET Healthy Communities Grant (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 06-2026 for the TSET Workplace Wellness Policy for municipal employees (4-0)
• Approved Change Order #3 to Monark Construction for $5,500.00 for the Memorial Park Restroom Project (4-0)
• Appointed Judith McMackin to the Senior Citizen Advisory Board through April 2028 (4-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:30 P.M. (4-0)

Planning Commission Special Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two requested rezoning of residential lots to general business districts. The body will also review mobile home regulations and conduct five-year reviews for four existing conditional use permits.

• Zone change from R-1 to C-3 at 2305 E. Main
• Zone change from R-1 to C-3 at 2307 E. Main
• Review of Conditional Use Permit Regulations and Polices for Mobile Homes
• Five-year review of Conditional Use Permit for 107 W. Cypress St.
• Five-year review of Conditional Use Permit for 1107 E. Greenlee St.

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the February 10, 2026 special meeting and ratified a lot split for Lots 43-46, Block 8, Broadway Square Addition at 1138 East 5th St. The commission voted 3-1 not to recommend a zone change from R-1 to C-3 for property at 2317 E. Main, after residents voiced opposition. The item will go to the May 18, 2026 City Commission meeting for final decision.

• Approved February 10, 2026 special meeting minutes (4-0)
• Ratified lot split for Lots 43-46, Block 8, Broadway Square Addition (4-0)
• Voted not to recommend zone change from R-1 to C-3 at 2317 E. Main (3-1)

CHA, CIA, CEFA Special Meeting

The Cushing Hospital, Industrial, and Educational Facilities Authorities are meeting to discuss upcoming fiscal year budgets. The agenda includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and various financial claims.

• CHA Resolution No. 01-2026 adopting the FY 2026-2027 budget
• CIA Resolution No. 01-2026 adopting the FY 2026-2027 budget
• CEFA Resolution No. 01-2026 adopting the FY 2026-2027 budget
• CHA claims for May 2026 totaling $177,969.00
• CIA claims for May 2026 totaling $130.00

The Cushing Hospital, Industrial, and Educational Facilities Authorities approved their respective budgets for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The board also approved amended budgets for FY 25/26 and processed May 2026 claims.

• Approved FY 2026-2027 budget for Cushing Hospital Authority via Resolution No. 01-2026 (4-0)
• Approved FY 2026-2027 budget for Cushing Industrial Authority via Resolution No. 01-2026 (4-0)
• Approved FY 2026-2027 budget for Cushing Educational Facilities Authority via Resolution No. 01-2026 (4-0)
• Approved FY 25/26 Amended Budgets for CHA, CIA, and CEFA (4-0)
• Approved CHA claims for May 2026 totaling $177,969.00 (4-0)
• Approved CIA claims for May 2026 totaling $130.00 (4-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from May 4, May 7, and May 18, 2026 (4-0)

Cushing Municipal Authority Regular Meeting

The Cushing Municipal Authority will discuss and potentially adopt Resolution No. 03-2026 to approve the FY 2026-2027 budget, which establishes rates and service levels for the city’s public power system that residents rely on. The board is also reviewing a consent agenda that includes approving May payroll totaling $943,798.55, authorizing up to $25,000 for power plant diesel fuel, and renewing OMAG insurance plans with premiums up to $268,236.36 and $75,694.02. Additionally, the authority will consider writing off over $135,000 in delinquent and non-pay utility accounts from the past year. These actions cover routine operations, budget adoption, and financial adjustments for municipal services.

• Approve May 2026 payroll and claims totaling $943,798.55
• Authorize up to $25,000 for power plant diesel fuel purchases
• Renew OMAG Property/Liability Protection Plan up to $268,236.36
• Renew Workers’ Compensation Participation Agreement up to $75,694.02
• Write off 146 delinquent utility accounts ($53,834.51) and non-pay utilities ($81,259.01)

The Authority approved the FY 2026-2027 budget via Resolution No. 03-2026. The board also passed a consent agenda covering payroll, insurance renewals, and utility account write-offs.

• Approved Resolution No. 03-2026 adopting the FY 2026-2027 budget (4-0)
• Approved May 2026 claims and payroll totaling $943,798.55 (4-0)
• Authorized diesel fuel purchase for Power Plant up to $25,000.00 (4-0)
• Approved FY 25/26 Amended Budget (4-0)
• Approved payment up to $268,236.36 to OMAG for FY 2026-2027 protection plans (4-0)
• Authorized Workers' Compensation agreement renewal and payment up to $75,694.02 (4-0)
• Authorized write-off of 146 delinquent utility accounts totaling $53,834.51 (4-0)
• Approved write-off of non-pay utilities totaling $81,259.01 (4-0)

Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will consider the FY 2026-2027 budget and a resolution for road drilling activity funds. Other items include labor agreements, municipal policies, and various advisory board appointments.

• Adoption of the FY 2026-2027 budget via Resolution No. 03-2026
• Resolution No. 04-2026 regarding up to $125,000.00 for the Municipal Road Drilling Activity Fund
• Resolution No. 05-2026 establishing an Open Records Act policy and fee schedule
• Labor Agreement between the City of Cushing and IAFF Local 2565
• Approval of May 2026 City Claims and Payroll totaling $1,440,774.92

The Commission approved the FY 2026-2027 budget and a labor agreement with the International Association of Firefighters Local 2565. Other actions included approving a road drilling fund match and renewing a food service lease for the Senior Citizens Center. Several appointments were made to the Library and Youth & Community Center Advisory Boards.

• Approved Resolution No. 03-2026 adopting the FY 2026-2027 budget (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 04-2026 for a road drilling fund match up to $125,000.00 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 05-2026 establishing Open Records Act request fees (4-0)
• Adopted labor agreement with IAFF Local 2565 effective July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027 (4-0)
• Approved annual lease renewal with Project H.E.A.R.T. for Senior Citizens Center food service (4-0)
• Approved May 2026 claims and payroll totaling $1,440,774.92 (4-0)
• Authorized fuel purchases up to $60,000.00 for aviation and $30,000.00 for no-lead/diesel (4-0)
• Reappointed Gabrielle Farnes, Julie Puls, Sharon Sissom, Chase Blankinship, and appointed Chase Roten to Youth & Community Center Advisory Board (4-0 each)

Planning Commission Special Meeting-Canceled

The Planning Commission special meeting scheduled for June 11, 2026, has been canceled. No specific agenda items or business were listed in the provided notice.

Cushing Municipal Authority Regular Meeting

The Cushing Municipal Authority will meet to consider several routine financial matters and a contract amendment. The board is scheduled to discuss an amendment to a master services agreement regarding telephone services at the Cimarron Correctional Facility.

• Approve April 20, 2026, regular meeting minutes
• Approve CMA claims and payroll for April 2026 totaling $793,068.42
• Authorize diesel fuel purchase for the Power Plant up to $25,000.00
• Approve write-off of non-pay utilities in the amount of $79,224.79
• Amendment No. 01 to Master Services Agreement with Global Tel*Link Corporation d/b/a Via Path Technologies

The Cushing Municipal Authority approved Amendment No. 01 to the Master Services Agreement with Global Tel*Link Corporation d/b/a Via Path Technologies for a Telephone Service Agreement at Cimarron Correctional Facility. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included meeting minutes, claims and payroll totaling $793,068.42, diesel fuel purchase authorization up to $25,000, and a utility write-off of $79,224.79. All votes were unanimous among the four trustees present; Trustee Beasley was absent.

• Approved Amendment No. 01 to Master Services Agreement with Global Tel*Link/Via Path for Cimarron Correctional Facility phone service (4-0)
• Approved April 20, 2026 regular meeting minutes (consent agenda)
• Approved CMA claims and payroll for April 2026 totaling $793,068.42 (consent agenda)
• Authorized diesel fuel purchase for Power Plant up to $25,000 (consent agenda)
• Approved write-off of non-pay utilities in the amount of $79,224.79 (consent agenda)

CHA, CIA, CEFA Special Meeting

The Cushing Hospital, Industrial, and Educational Facilities Authorities are meeting to consider several equipment and vehicle expenditures. Items include a bid for ambulance patient compartment construction and the purchase of two Ford F-450 cab and chassis vehicles.

• Bid award to Emergency Vehicles Sales and Service of Oklahoma for $228,140.00 for ambulance patient compartment construction
• Budget amendment to allocate $148,776.00 for two F-450 cab and chassis
• Purchase order to McLarty Ford for $148,775.80 for two Ford F-450 cab and chassis with ambulance preparation package
• CIA claims for April 2026 totaling $9,567.33

The Cushing Hospital Authority, Cushing Industrial Authority, and Cushing Educational Facilities Authority held a special meeting on May 18, 2026, and approved all items on the agenda. They awarded a bid to Emergency Vehicle Sales and Service of Oklahoma for $228,140.00 for ambulance patient compartments, approved a budget amendment allocating $148,776.00 for two F-450 cab and chassis, and issued a purchase order to McLarty Ford for $148,775.80 for those vehicles. All votes were unanimous (4-0) with Trustee Beasley absent.

• Approved consent agenda including April 20, 2026 minutes and CIA claims totaling $9,567.33 (4-0)
• Awarded bid to Emergency Vehicle Sales and Service of Oklahoma for $228,140.00 for ambulance patient compartments (4-0)
• Approved FY 25/26 CHA Fund (370) budget amendment allocating $148,776.00 for two F-450 cab and chassis (4-0)
• Issued purchase order to McLarty Ford for $148,775.80 for two Ford F-450 cab and chassis with ambulance preparation package (4-0)

Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will discuss tobacco-related ordinances and a potential property rezoning. The meeting also includes consideration for purchasing a new dump truck for the Street Department.

• Purchase of a 2027 108SD Tandem Axle Freightliner Dump Truck for $218,656.00
• Rezoning of 2317 E Main St. from R-1 to C-3
• Approval of April 2026 city claims and payroll totaling $930,419.56
• Authorization of up to $30,000.00 for no-lead and diesel fuel
• Authorization of up to $60,000.00 for aviation fuel

The Cushing City Commission approved Ordinance No. 05-18-26-02, rezoning 2317 E Main St. from R-1 (Single Family Residential) to C-3 (General Commercial), despite the Planning Commission's prior denial. The vote was 3-1, with Commissioner Lofton dissenting. The consent agenda was approved, including claims and payroll totaling $930,419.56. A dump truck purchase was continued to the June meeting.

• Approved Ordinance No. 05-18-26-02 rezoning 2317 E Main St. from R-1 to C-3 (3-1)
• Approved consent agenda including April 2026 minutes, claims/payroll of $930,419.56, fuel purchases up to $90,000, and other routine items
• Continued purchase of 2027 Freightliner dump truck ($218,656) to June meeting

Planning Commission Special Meeting

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss a proposed zone change for property at 2317 E. Main. The commission will also consider the ratification of a lot split for several lots in the Broadway Square Addition.

• Ratification of Lot Split for Lots 43, 44, 45, and 46, Block 8, Broadway Square Addition at 1138 East 5th St.
• Public hearing for a zone change from R-1 (One Family Residential) to C-3 (General Business) at 2317 E. Main.

The Planning Commission approved the ratification of a lot split for four lots in the Broadway Square Addition at 1138 East 5th St. The commission voted 3-1 to not recommend a zone change from R-1 (One Family Residential) to C-3 (General Business) for property at 2317 E. Main, after residents expressed opposition. The zone change item will be placed on the May 18, 2026, Cushing City Commission meeting for final decision. The commission also approved the February 10, 2026, special meeting minutes.

• Approved minutes of February 10, 2026, special meeting (4-0)
• Approved ratification of lot split for Lots 43-46, Block 8, Broadway Square Addition at 1138 East 5th St (4-0)
• Voted 3-1 to not recommend zone change from R-1 to C-3 for property at 2317 E. Main; item goes to City Commission May 18, 2026

BOC,CMA,CHA, CIA, CEFA Special Meeting

The Board of Commissioners and several city authorities will meet to discuss upcoming budgets. The discussion covers the fiscal year 2026–2027 for the City of Cushing and its various municipal, hospital, industrial, and educational authorities.

• Discussion of fiscal year 2026–2027 budgets for the City of Cushing
• Discussion of fiscal year 2026–2027 budgets for the Cushing Municipal Authority
• Discussion of fiscal year 2026–2027 budgets for the Cushing Hospital Authority
• Discussion of fiscal year 2026–2027 budgets for the Cushing Industrial Authority
• Discussion of fiscal year 2026–2027 budgets for the Cushing Educational Facilities Authority

The joint meeting of five Cushing authorities was held to discuss the proposed FY 2026-27 budgets for the City, Municipal Authority, Hospital Authority, Industrial Authority, and Educational Facilities Authority. Presentations were made by the City Manager, Finance Director, and HR Director, followed by department heads outlining capital projects, including a proposed CT scanner for the hospital. No formal votes were taken on the budgets or projects; the meeting adjourned after the discussion.

• Adjourned joint meeting at 11:59 a.m. (unanimous)

Cushing Hospital Authority Special Meeting

The Board of Trustees is conducting its annual organizational meeting. The board will consider the appointment of a new term for a member and elect leadership positions.

• Appointment of Rick Lofton to a three-year term on the Cushing Housing Authority through May 2029
• Election of a Chair
• Election of a Vice-Chair

The Cushing Hospital Authority held its annual organizational meeting and unanimously reappointed Rick Lofton to a new three-year term, corrected from the agenda's reference to the Housing Authority. The board also unanimously elected BJ Roberson as Chair and Tyson Branyan as Vice-Chair. The meeting adjourned at 10:15 a.m.

• Reappointed Rick Lofton to a three-year term on the Cushing Hospital Authority through May 2029 (unanimous)
• Elected BJ Roberson as Chair of the Cushing Hospital Authority (unanimous)
• Elected Tyson Branyan as Vice-Chair of the Cushing Hospital Authority (unanimous)