Kingfisher, OK

Special City Commissioner's Meeting

The City Commission voted to rescind its September 8 zoning decision for 1000 S Main Street, then approved a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission to grant C-4 zoning for the same property. The commission also approved a waiver of electric distribution system installation fees upon the city manager's request.

• Rescinded September 8 zoning change for 1000 S Main Street
• Approved C-4 zoning at 1000 S Main Street per P&Z recommendation
• Approved waiver of electric distribution system installation fees under city code section 12-4-11(G)

The City Commission rescinded a previous action regarding the property at 1000 S Main Street and approved a recommendation to grant C-4 zoning. Additionally, the commission approved a waiver of electric distribution system installation fees upon request of the City Manager.

• Rescinded September 8, 2025 action regarding 1000 S Main Street (4-0)
• Approved C-4 Zoning for 1000 S Main Street (4-1)
• Approved waiver of electric distribution system installation fees upon City Manager request (4-1)

Special City Commissioner's Meeting

The Kingfisher City Commission held a special meeting to approve a bid for soil and materials testing for the new fire station construction project, choosing Terracon. They also approved the surplus of a 2018 Dodge Charger (VIN ending 4020). Additionally, they received a presentation on Principles of Municipal Government from David Weatherford.

• Approved bid from Terracon for soil and materials testing for the new fire station (motion passed unanimously)
• Approved surplus of a 2018 Dodge Charger (last four of VIN 4020) (motion passed unanimously)
• Received information presentation on Principles of Municipal Government from David Weatherford

The Kingfisher City Commission approved a bid for Terracon to perform soil and material testing for the new fire station construction project. The commission also voted to surplus a 2018 Dodge Charger (VIN ending in 4020). David Weatherford presented on the Principles of Municipal Government.

• Approved Terracon for soil and material testing for the new fire station construction project.
• Approved the surplus of a 2018 Dodge Charger, VIN ending in 4020.
• Adjourned the meeting.

Ground Breaking Ceremony for the Kingfisher Fire Department

This is a ceremonial ground breaking for the new Kingfisher Fire Department station. No official business or decisions will be conducted; a quorum of the City Commission is expected to attend but will not take any action.

• Ceremonial ground breaking for new fire station at 1501 S Main, Kingfisher, OK

Special City Commissioner's Meeting

The Kingfisher City Commission held a special meeting to vote on several items, including approving a bid for a new fire station, authorizing grant applications, and approving use agreements for community organizations. The board passed resolutions for road drilling funds and debt issuance for water and sewer projects.

• Awarded $8,942,000 bid to A&K Construction, Inc. for fire station project (base bid $8,083,000 + alternate $409,000 + allowance $450,000)
• Approved Resolution 2025-006 to apply for Municipal Road Drilling Activity Funds
• Approved Resolution 2025-007 authorizing Sales Tax Revenue Note for fire station project
• Approved Resolution 2025-008 for Oklahoma Water Resources Board promissory note for water/sewer projects
• Authorized REAP grant application for 19 fire hydrants at total cost of $174,800 with $50,000 local match

The City Commission approved a $8,942,000 contract with A&K Construction, Inc. for the fire station project. Additional actions included approving various resolutions regarding public works debt, grant applications, and commission reappointments.

• Approved minutes and consent docket (3-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-006 for Municipal Road Drilling Activity Funds (3-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-007 regarding Sales Tax Revenue Note for Fire Station Project (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-008 regarding water and sewer projects (4-0)
• Awarded $8,942,000 contract to A&K Construction, Inc. (4-0)
• Approved $56,000 in additional funding to BRW for a fifth bay (4-0)
• Authorized City Manager to approve fire station change orders up to $40,000 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-009 and $50,000 local contribution for fire hydrant REAP Grant (4-0)

Special Kingfisher Public Works Authority Meeting

At a special meeting on Sep 29, 2025, the Kingfisher Public Works Authority approved two resolutions authorizing up to $5 million each: a loan from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board for water and sewer projects, and a sales tax revenue note for a fire station project. The board also approved the purchase of three high-side switches for the Bowman Station at $64,910, and received a presentation from Marc Long of SRB. All items passed unanimously.

• Approved Resolution No. 2025-003 for a $5,000,000 loan from Oklahoma Water Resources Board for water and sewer projects
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-002 for up to $5,000,000 Sales Tax Revenue Note for Fire Station Project
• Approved purchase of three high-side switches for Bowman Station transformer protection at $64,910
• Approved consent docket including minutes and claims
• Presentation by Marc Long from SRB

The Authority approved Resolution No. 2025-003 for a water and sewer project loan not to exceed $5,000,000.00. It also approved Resolution No. 2025-002 regarding a sales tax revenue note for the Fire Station Project and authorized a purchase of electrical equipment.

• Approved minutes (4-0)
• Approved Consent Docket items (4-0)
• Approved claims (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-003 for water and sewer project loan up to $5,000,000.00 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-002 for sales tax revenue note up to $5,000,000.00 (4-0)
• Approved purchase of three high-side switches for Bowman Station at $64,910.00 (4-0)

Special Kingfisher Recreational Authority Meeting

The Kingfisher Recreational Authority held a special meeting to approve the consent docket, which included minutes from the September 8 regular meeting and claims as presented. No scheduled business was discussed. All consent docket items and adjournment passed unanimously.

• Approve minutes from Sep 8, 2025 regular meeting
• Approve claims as presented

The authority met to conduct procedural business. The meeting consisted of approving previous minutes, claims, and the consent docket items.

• Approved meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved claims as presented (4-0)
• Approved the consent docket (4-0)

City Commissioner's Regular Meeting

Kingfisher City Commissioners held a regular meeting on September 8, 2025. They appointed Tammy Sammons to fill a vacant seat, authorized TEIM Design to solicit bids for the Will Rogers project upon 100% design completion, and approved Ordinance No. 2025-007 establishing fees for Kingfisher Cemetery South Addition II. A motion to grant C-4 zoning at 1000 S Main St failed. Several routine consent items were approved, including youth sports facility use agreements and a $1 lease renewal for the pocket park at 313 N Main St.

• Appointed Tammy Sammons to vacant commission seat (4-1 vote).
• Authorized TEIM Design to solicit bids for the Will Rogers project upon 100% design completion (unanimous).
• Motion to grant C-4 zoning at 1000 S Main St failed (2-2-1).
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-007 establishing fees for Kingfisher Cemetery South Addition II.
• Approved Master Services Agreement with Life Line Billing Systems, LLC for ambulance service billing and collections.

The City Commission appointed Tammy Sammons to a vacant commissioner seat. The board also authorized TEIM Design to solicit bids for the Will Rogers project once design is complete and approved an ordinance regarding cemetery fees.

• Approved meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved claims (4-0)
• Approved Youth Softball Facility Use Agreement (4-0)
• Approved Youth Soccer Facility Use Agreement (4-0)
• Approved Youth Baseball Facility Use Agreement (4-0)
• Appointed Tammy Sammons to vacant commissioner seat (3-1)
• Authorized TEIM Design to solicit bids for Will Rogers project upon 100% design completion (5-0)
• Denied P&Z recommendation for C-4 Zoning at 1000 S Main St. (2-2, 1 abstention)

Kingfisher Special Projects Authority

This meeting of the Kingfisher Special Projects Authority is purely procedural. The agenda includes approval of minutes, claims, and consent docket items. No substantive business is scheduled.

• Call to order and roll call
• Approval of minutes from prior meeting
• Approval of claims
• Approval of consent docket items
• Adjournment

The Kingfisher Special Projects Authority held a routine session on September 8, 2025. Members unanimously approved the consent docket, which included prior minutes and financial claims. The board recorded no substantive decisions or scheduled business during this session. The meeting concluded after procedural motions to adjourn passed.

• Approved consent docket items, including previous minutes and financial claims (5-0)
• Adjourned the September 8, 2025 session on motion by Dawn Taylor (5-0)

Kingfisher Recreational Authority Regular Meeting

This regular meeting of the Kingfisher Recreational Authority consists entirely of procedural items. The board will consider approving the consent docket, which includes minutes from the July 14, 2025 meeting and claims for July and August 2025. No scheduled business or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from the July 14, 2025 regular meeting
• Approve claims for July 2025 (KRA Consent Docket for July 2025.pdf)
• Approve claims for August 2025 (KRA Consent Docket for August 2025.pdf)

The Authority approved the meeting minutes, claims, and the full consent docket. No scheduled business was conducted during this meeting.

• Approved meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved claims as presented (5-0)
• Approved Consent Docket items (5-0)

Kingfisher Public Works Authority Regular Meeting

The Kingfisher Public Works Authority held a regular meeting and approved consent docket items including minutes and claims. Members heard a presentation from Municipal Finance Services on capital improvement funding, approved Task #2 for a design memorandum for a new wastewater headworks facility, and approved a Rural Infrastructure Grant (RIG) for a $81,218 HX30VAC vacuum system with a city match of $16,244.

• Presentation by Jon Wolf (Municipal Finance Services) on capital improvement projects and funding alternatives
• Approved Task #2 to complete a Design Memorandum for a future wastewater headworks facility
• Approved Rural Infrastructure Grant (RIG) for $81,218 HX30VAC vacuum system; city contribution $16,244
• Consent docket approved, including minutes from July 14, 2025 and claims for July/August 2025

The Authority approved a memorandum for the design of a new wastewater headworks facility. They also approved a matching grant for an HX30VAC System purchase.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved claims (5-0)
• Approved Memorandum Task #2 for wastewater headworks design (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Rural Infrastructure Grant matching funds for HX30VAC System purchase (4-0, 1 abstention)

Planning and Zoning Regular Meeting

The Planning and Zoning Board voted 4-1 to approve a property owner's request to rezone 1000 S. Main St. to C-4 Commercial Zoning. The board also approved the minutes from the June 26 meeting. The item was the only scheduled business on the agenda.

• Rezone 1000 S. Main St. to C-4 Commercial Zoning (approved 4-1)
• Approval of minutes from June 26 Planning and Zoning meeting

The commission recommended the approval of a request to rezone 1000 S. Main St. to C-4 Commercial Zoning. The board also approved the minutes from the June 26th meeting.

• Recommended rezoning of 1000 S. Main St. to C-4 Commercial Zoning (4-1)
• Approved June 26th meeting minutes (5-0)

Kingfisher Special Projects Special Meeting Authority

The Kingfisher Special Projects Authority approved Resolution No. KPSA 2025-001 renewing a sublease agreement with Independent School District No. 7, originally dated February 1, 2020. The board also approved the consent docket including minutes and claims.

• Approved Resolution No. KPSA 2025-001 renewing sublease with School District No. 7
• Approved consent docket including minutes and claims

The Kingfisher Special Projects Authority approved the renewal of a sublease agreement with the Board of Education of Independent School District No. 7 of Kingfisher County. The board also approved the consent docket, including minutes and claims.

• Approved Resolution No. KPSA 2025-001 to renew sublease agreement with Independent School District No. 7 (4-0)
• Approved consent docket items, including minutes and claims (4-0)

Kingfisher Recreational Authority Regular Meeting

This is a routine procedural meeting. The board will approve minutes from the prior meeting and claims as presented, all under a consent docket. No substantive business or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approve minutes from June 9, 2025 regular meeting
• Approve claims as presented for June 2025
• Consent docket approved by unanimous vote

The Authority approved the meeting minutes and presented claims via a consent docket. No other scheduled business was conducted during the meeting.

• Approved minutes (4-0)
• Approved claims (4-0)
• Approved Consent Docket (4-0)

Kingfisher Public Works Authority Regular Meeting

At its July 14, 2025 regular meeting, the Kingfisher Public Works Authority voted unanimously to approve the consent docket, including minutes and claims, and authorized the purchase of electric and water meters from Nighthawk for $249,709.00.

• Approval of purchase of electric and water meters from Nighthawk at a cost of $249,709.00
• Approval of minutes from the June 9, 2025 regular meeting
• Approval of claims as presented for June 2025

The Kingfisher Public Works Authority approved the purchase of electric and water meters from Nighthawk. The board also approved the meeting minutes and claims via the consent docket.

• Approved purchase of electric and water meters from Nighthawk for $249,709.00 (4-0)
• Approved minutes (4-0)
• Approved claims (4-0)

City Commissioner's Regular Meeting

The Kingfisher City Commissioner's Regular Meeting on July 14, 2025, discusses and takes action on a lease agreement with Clayton's Plumbing for a former county barn, approval of an ordinance vacating streets for a concrete plant expansion, and accepting Commissioner Debbie Burpo's resignation. The commission also considers conditional use permits for metal building exemptions, a 457 deferred compensation plan resolution, and a pavement rehabilitation contract for Will Rogers Drive.

• Lease agreement with Clayton's Plumbing LLC for the former county barn at 300 Block of Bowman
• Ordinance 2025-006 vacating portions of alleys and streets in blocks 48, 66, and 71 for Croell Concrete Plant expansion
• Resignation of City Commissioner Debbie Burpo and discussion to fill the vacated seat
• Conditional use permit for exemption on metal building ordinance 10-7-3 for Dennis Baker and Marco Charqueno
• Approval of 457 Deferred Compensation Plan resolution and pavement rehabilitation contract for Will Rogers Drive with TEIM Design Engineering

The City Commission accepted the resignation of Commissioner Debbie Burpo and approved Ordinance 2025-006 to vacate portions of alleys and streets. The board also approved a design contract for pavement rehabilitation on Will Rogers and two conditional use permits for metal building exemptions.

• Approved resignation of City Commissioner Debbie Burpo (3-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-006 vacating portions of alleys and streets in blocks 48, 66, and 71 (3-0)
• Approved P&Z recommendation for metal building Ordinance 10-7-3 exemption for Dennis Baker (2-1)
• Approved P&Z recommendation for metal building Ordinance 10-7-3 exemption for Marco Charqueno (2-1)
• Approved Resolution No.2025-005 for 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (3-0)
• Approved design contract with TEIM Design Engineering Firm for Will Rogers from 13th Street to 81 Highway (3-0)
• Approved meeting minutes and claims via consent docket (3-0)

Planning and Zoning Regular Meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission discussed and recommended approval of conditional use permit exemptions under Ordinance 10-7-2 for Dennis Baker at 1105 Starlite Drive and Marco Charqueno at 1018 Robin Lane. The recommendations will be forwarded to the city commissioners for final decision.

• Conditional use permit exemption for Dennis Baker at 1105 Starlite Drive
• Conditional use permit exemption for Marco Charqueno at 1018 Robin Lane

The board voted to recommend two Conditional Use Permit exemptions on Ordinance 10-7-2 to the City Commissioners. The board also approved the meeting minutes.

• Approved recommendation to City Commissioners for Dennis Baker's Conditional Use Permit exemption on Ordinance 10-7-2 (3-1)
• Approved recommendation to City Commissioners for Marco Charqueno's Conditional Use Permit on Ordinance 10-7-2 (4-0)
• Approved meeting minutes (4-0)

Kingfisher Recreational Authority Regular Meeting

The Kingfisher Recreational Authority voted to approve the FY 2025-2026 operating budget and a budget amendment. Consent docket items including minutes from the previous meeting and claims were also approved. The meeting opened with call to order and roll call, and adjourned afterward.

• Approved FY 2025-2026 operating budget
• Approved budget amendment
• Approved consent docket (minutes and claims)

The Kingfisher Recreational Authority approved the operating budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 and a budget amendment. The board also approved the consent docket, including previous minutes and claims.

• Approved FY 2025-2026 operating budget (4-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment (4-0)
• Approved meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved claims (4-0)

Kingfisher Special Projects Authority

The Kingfisher Special Projects Authority will discuss and vote on adopting the FY 2025-2026 Operating Budget. The meeting also includes routine approval of minutes and claims via the consent docket. The meeting is scheduled to follow other city board meetings on June 9, 2025.

• Discussion and possible action on adopting the FY 2025-2026 Operating Budget (motion passed 4-0)
• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Approval of claims
• Consent docket approval (routine items without discussion)

The Authority approved the Operating Budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. The board also approved the consent docket, which included the meeting minutes and claims.

• Approved FY 2025-2026 Operating Budget (4-0)
• Approved consent docket items, including minutes and claims (4-0)

Kingfisher Hospital Authority Special meeting

The Kingfisher Hospital Authority special meeting includes discussion and possible action on confirming appropriations from the 1% dedicated sales tax that funds hospital construction bond payments. The board also considers approving minutes from a prior meeting.

• Discussion and possible action on review and confirmation of appropriations of 1% dedicated sales tax for hospital construction bond payments
• Approve minutes from June 10, 2024 special meeting
• Motion to approve sales tax appropriations passed 4-0

The Kingfisher Hospital Authority reviewed and confirmed the appropriations of the 1% dedicated sales tax. The board also approved the previous meeting minutes.

• Approved review and confirmation of 1% dedicated sales tax appropriations (4-0)
• Approved meeting minutes (4-0)

Kingfisher Public Works Authority Regular Meeting

The Kingfisher Public Works Authority will consider adopting the FY2025-2026 operating budget and a budget amendment. The consent docket includes approval of minutes, claims, and a lease agreement with Arthur Themer for about 35 acres near the wastewater treatment plant.

• Adoption of FY2025-2026 operating budget
• Budget amendment for current fiscal year
• Lease agreement with Arthur Themer for ~35 acres near wastewater treatment plant
• Approval of claims from May 2025
• Approval of prior meeting minutes

The Authority approved the operating budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 and a budget amendment. The board also approved the consent docket, including previous minutes and claims.

• Approved FY 2025-2026 operating budget (4-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment (4-0)
• Approved meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved claims (4-0)

City Commissioner's Regular Meeting

The City Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on adopting the proposed FY 2025-2026 operating budget (Resolution #2025-006). Several routine contracts and purchases are also up for approval, including a lease renewal at 323 N 2nd St, an EMS agreement with Kingfisher County 522 District, a Chamber of Commerce partnership ($14,256), IT services, and a supplemental ambulance agreement with Miller EMS.

• Public hearing and possible adoption of FY 2025-2026 operating budget (Resolution #2025-006)
• Discussion and possible action on funding partnership for Soccer Club concession/restroom at Briscoe Park ($150,000)
• Purchase of 7 body cameras for Police Department ($30,660)
• Renewal of Workers' Compensation Plan with OMAG ($156,740) and authorization to distribute $75,000 from escrow
• Renewal of lease with Kevin Cole for 323 N 2nd St and agreements with Kingfisher County EMS 522 District and Miller EMS

The City Commissioners approved the FY 2025-2026 operating budget via Resolution # 2025-006. The board also authorized several expenditures for police equipment, worker's compensation, and professional services. A funding request for Briscoe Park facilities saw no action.

• Adopted FY 2025-2026 operating budget via Resolution # 2025-006 (4-0)
• Approved purchase of 7 police body cameras for $30,660.00 (4-0)
• Approved Worker's Compensation Plan Renewal for $156,740.00 (4-0)
• Approved distribution of $156,740.00 from Escrow Account Funds to Worker's Comp (4-0)
• Approved contract with EMS Management & Consultants, Inc. for billing and collection effective July 1, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved $62,000.00 amendment for BRW (4-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment (4-0)
• No action taken on $150,000.00 Soccer Club Association request for Briscoe Park facilities

Planning and Zoning Regular Meeting

The Kingfisher Planning and Zoning Board voted to deny a rezoning request at 1000 S. Main St. to change zoning to C-6, instead approving to keep the property residential. The board also denied a conditional use permit for horticulture and/or a medical marijuana grow at 113 N. 6th St., which is zoned C-3. Both motions carried unanimously.

• Rezoning request at 1000 S. Main St. to change to C-6 was denied; board voted to keep residential zoning.
• Conditional use application at 113 N. 6th St. for horticulture/medical marijuana grow in C-3 zone was denied.
• Meeting minutes from October 24, 2024 were approved.

The commission denied a request to change the zoning of 1000 S. Main St. to C-6. Additionally, a conditional use application for horticulture or a medical marijuana grow at 113 N. 6th St. was denied.

• Approved minutes from October 24, 2024 (6-0)
• Denied zoning change to C-6 for 1000 S. Main St. (6-0)
• Denied conditional use application for horticulture/medical marijuana grow at 113 N. 6th St. (6-0)

City Commissioner's Regular Meeting

The Kingfisher City Commissioners voted to approve a new collective bargaining agreement with IAFF Local 3434 and passed Ordinance 2025-005 to adjust ambulance fees. They also accepted the FY2024 audit, reappointed the city clerk and treasurer, and approved a final plat for the Kingfisher Cemetery South Addition II. Additionally, a 2017 Dodge Charger was declared surplus for auction.

• Approved Collective Bargaining Agreement with IAFF Local 3434 (firefighters)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-005 adjusting Ambulance Fees
• Accepted FY2024 audit presented by CBEW, Laura Morgan CPA
• Approved final plat for Kingfisher Cemetery South Addition II
• Declared 2017 Dodge Charger (VIN#2C3CDXAT4HH649301) as surplus for auction

The City Commission reappointed the City Clerk and Treasurer and appointed a new City Attorney and Municipal Judge. They also approved a collective bargaining agreement with IAFF Local 3434 and updated ambulance fees via Ordinance 2025-005.

• Approved Collective Bargaining Agreement with IAFF Local 3434 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-005 to adjust Ambulance Fees (5-0)
• Accepted FY2024 audit (5-0)
• Approved financial consulting agreement with Crawford and Associates (5-0)
• Approved final plat for Kingfisher Cemetery South Addition II (5-0)
• Declared 2017 Dodge Charger surplus for auction (5-0)
• Reappointed Brittney Hladik as City Clerk and Anita James as City Treasurer (5-0)
• Appointed Jared Harrison as City Attorney and Kurt Bollenbach as Municipal Judge (5-0)

Kingfisher Public Works Authority Regular Meeting

The Kingfisher Public Works Authority will hold a regular meeting on May 12, 2025. The consent docket, approved without discussion, includes minutes and claims. The main business items are a proposed 3% contract amendment for City Manager Jim Thomas and acceptance of the FY2024 audit presented by CBEW. Both items were passed by unanimous vote.

• Discussion and vote on City Manager Jim Thomas' contract amendment with a 3% raise
• Acceptance of the FY2024 audit as presented by CBEW
• Approval of minutes from the April 14, 2025 meeting
• Approval of claims as presented in the consent docket

The Kingfisher Public Works Authority approved a contract extension and cost-of-living raise for City Manager Jim Thomas. The board also accepted the FY2024 audit and approved routine claims and minutes.

• Approved City Manager Jim Thomas contract amendment for 3% cost of living raise, extension to December 31st 2026, and 160 hours of PTO (5-0)
• Accepted FY2024 audit presented by CBEW, Chuck Crooks CPA (5-0)
• Approved claims as presented (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes (5-0)

Kingfisher Recreational Authority Regular Meeting

The Kingfisher Recreational Authority voted to accept the FY 2024 audit presented by CBEW, as recommended by staff. The board also approved the consent docket, including minutes from the previous meeting and claims for March 2025. All items were passed with unanimous support from the five commissioners.

• Accepted FY 2024 audit from CBEW CPA
• Approved minutes from April 14, 2025 regular meeting
• Approved claims as presented (KRA Consent Docket for March 2025)

The Authority approved the FY2024 audit presented by CBEW. The board also approved the meeting minutes and pending claims via the consent docket.

• Approved FY2024 audit (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved claims (5-0)