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Cleveland public meetings in 2023

40 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 14, 2023

City Council

Cleveland City Council discusses escrow funds and organization use agreements

The City Council will consider a resolution regarding the distribution of escrow account funds for insurance premiums. The meeting also includes discussion on a use agreement with the Cleveland Softball Baseball Organization and an audit engagement letter from HBC CPAs & Advisors.

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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A motion was made by Chris Gabriel and seconded by Mike Carroll to approve consent agenda items A through C. The motion carried with the following roll call vote: (4-0 )
4 yea
Chris Gabriel yea · Mike Carroll yea · Leland Davis yea · Damon Lester yea
A motion was made by Chris Gabriel and seconded by Mike Carroll to move $40,000.00 from the escrow account funds to the City of Cleveland General Fund and the remaining $2077.49 apply towards the…
4 yea
Chris Gabriel yea · Mik e Carroll yea · Leland Davis yea · Damon Lester yea
A motion was made by Chris Gabriel and seconded by Damon Lester to accept the Audit Engagement Letter from HBC CPAs & Advisor to audit the financial statements of the City of Cleveland for Fiscal…
4 yea
Chris Gabriel yea · Mike Carroll yea · Leland Davis yea · Damon Lester yea
motion to adjourn was made by Chris Gabriel and seconded by Damon Lester. The motion carried with the following roll call vote: (4-0)
4 yea
Chris Gabriel yea · Mike Carroll yea · Leland Davis yea · Damon Lester yea
Thu Dec 14, 2023

Cleveland Municipal Authority

Water plant payments and surplus equipment on agenda

The Cleveland Municipal Authority will meet to approve routine consent items, including payments for the Water Treatment Plant Improvement Project, and to consider declaring old water plant equipment as surplus. The meeting may also include new business that could not be foreseen when the agenda was posted.

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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A motion was made by Chris Gabriel and seconded by Leland Davis to approv e the consent agenda items 3A-3E . The motion carried with the following roll call vote: (4 -0 )
4 yea
Chris Gabriel yea · Mike Carroll yea · Damon Lester yea · Leland Davis yea
A motion was made by Damon Lester and seconded by Mike Carroll to allow the city manager to negotiate the removal and possible sell of the old equipment from the previous water plant with revenue…
4 yea
Chris Gabriel yea · Mike Carroll yea · Damon Lester yea · Leland Davis yea
motion to adjourn was made by Chris Gabriel and seconded by Damon Lester. The motion carried with the following roll call vote: (4-0)
4 yea
Chris Gabriel yea · Mike Carroll yea · Damon Lester yea · Leland Davis yea
Thu Nov 9, 2023

City Council

Cleveland City Council to consider officer elections and Library Board appointments

The City Council will meet to discuss the election of officers for Ward Two and Ward Three positions. The body will also consider the appointment of four individuals to the Library Board of Trustees and the distribution of escrow account funds.

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🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A motion was made by Chris Gabriel and seconded by Mike Carroll to approve consent agenda items A and B. Item C; the treasurer ’s report was not available. The motion carried with the following roll…
4 yea
Chris Gabriel yea · Mike Carroll yea · Leland Davis yea · Damon Lester yea
A motion was made by Damon Lester and seconded by Leland Davis to postpone agenda item until next meeting. The motion carried with the following roll call vote: (5-0)
5 yea
Chris Gabriel yea · Brian Torres yea · Mike Carroll yea · Leland David yea · Damon Lester yea
A motion was made by Brian Torres and seconded by Mike Carroll to adopt Resolution No. 2023-04: A RESOLUTION FOR THE ELECTION OF OFFICERS--- Council Member positions for “ Ward Two ” and “ Ward Three…
5 yea
Chris Gabriel yea · Brian Torres yea · Mike Carroll yea · Leland Davis yea · Damon Lester yea
A motion was made by Chris Gabriel and seconded Damon Lester to approve the appointment of Annmarie Brown, Dorothy Drain, Rusty Ferguson, and Charlotte Sellers to the Library Board of Trustees. The…
5 yea
Chris Gabriel yea · Brian Torres yea · Mike Carroll yea · Leland Davis yea · Damon Lester yea
A motion was made by Damon Lester and seconded by Mike Carroll to adjourn. The motion carried with the following roll call vote: (5-0)
5 yea
Chris Gabriel yea · Brian Torres yea · Mike Carroll yea · Leland Davis yea · Damon Lester yea
Thu Nov 9, 2023

Cleveland Municipal Authority

Water treatment plant invoices totaling $101,368.20 up for approval

The Cleveland Municipal Authority will meet to approve routine items, including two invoices for the Water Treatment Plant Improvement Project funded by OWRB. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, purchase orders, and the two invoices. No other substantive business is listed.

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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A motion was made by Chris Gabriel and seconded by Leland Davis to approve the consent agenda items 3A-3D. The motion carried with the following roll call vote: (5-0 )
5 yea
Chris Gabriel yea · Brian Torres yea · Mike Carroll yea · Damon Lester yea · Leland Davis yea
motion to adjourn was made by Damon Lester and seconded by Leland Davis. The motion carried with the following roll call vote: (5-0)
5 yea
Chris Gabriel yea · Brian Torres yea · Mike Carroll yea · Damon Lester yea · Leland Davis yea
Fri Nov 3, 2023

City Council

City Council to consider easement agreement with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

The Cleveland City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially take action on a specific easement agreement. The council will decide whether to approve or reject the agreement with a federal agency.

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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A motion was made by Chris Gabriel and seconded by Mike Carroll to approve easement agreement no. DACW5-2-24-029 between the City of Cleveland and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The motion carried…
4 yea
Damon Lester yea · Chris Gabriel yea · Leland Davis yea · Mike Carroll yea
motion to adjourn was made by Chris Gabriel and seconded by Damon Lester. The motion carried with the following roll call vote: (4-0)
4 yea
Damon Lester yea · Chris Gabriel yea · Leland Davis yea · Mike Carroll yea
Thu Oct 12, 2023

City Council

Council to consider fire grant application and $4,072 911 grant

The Cleveland City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider routine consent agenda items, including approval of minutes, purchase orders, and the treasurer's report. They will also vote on applying for a Plains First Responder Grant for the fire department and accepting a $4,072 grant from the 9-1-1 Management Authority. Public comments are limited to agenda items.

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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to adjourn the meeting at 12:23 p.m. and was seconded by Damon Lester. The motion carried with the following roll call vote: (5-0)
5 yea · 2 nay
Chris Gabriel yea · Brian Torres yea · Mike Carroll yea · Leland Davis yea · Damon Lester yea · Ashley Schulze nay · City Clerk nay
The other 3 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Oct 12, 2023

Cleveland Municipal Authority

Cleveland Municipal Authority to approve water plant invoices totaling $190,722.85

The Cleveland Municipal Authority will meet to consider routine items, including approval of minutes, purchase orders, and several invoices for water infrastructure projects funded by OWRB. The most significant actions are approving payments for the Water Treatment Plant Improvement Project and related work.

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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to adjourn the meeting at 12:31 p.m. and was seconded by Leland Davis. The motion carried with the following roll call vote: (5-0)
5 yea · 1 nay
Chris Gabriel yea · Damon Lester yea · Brian Torres yea · Leland Davis yea · Mike Carroll yea · Ashley Schulze nay
The other 1 item passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Sep 14, 2023

City Council

Council to approve CDBG water system project closeout and $25,000 payment

The Cleveland City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider routine consent items, including minutes, purchase orders, and the treasurer's report. They will also vote on accepting the completed CDBG water system improvements project and authorizing a $25,000 final payment, approve an audit engagement letter for FY 2021-2022, and consider adopting rules for Billy Vessels Park.

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🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A motion was made by Chris Gabriel and seconded by Leland Davis approve the consent agenda items A- C. The motion carried with the following rol l call vote: ( 4 -0)
4 yea
Chris Gabriel yea · Brian Torres yea · Mike Carroll yea · Leland Davis yea
A motion was made by Brian Torres and seconded by Mike Carroll to approve the completed CDBG Contract #17851 CDBG 20 for Water System Improvements for the City of Cleveland all closeout documents to…
4 yea
Chris Gabriel yea · Brian Torres yea · Mike Carroll yea · Leland Davis yea
A motion was made by Chris Gabriel and seconded by Brian Torres to postpone until next scheduled meeting. The motion carried with the following roll call vote (4-0)
4 yea
Chris Gabriel yea · Brian Torres yea · Mike Carroll yea · Leland Davis yea
A motion was made by Mike Carroll and seconded by Leland Davis to approve to adopt the following rules for Billy Vessels Park per City Code 11-101:  No Profanity  No Alcohol  No Smoking, Vaping…
4 yea
Chris Gabriel yea · Mike Carroll yea · Leland Davis yea · Damon Lester yea
A motion was made by Chris Gabrie l and seconded by Leland Davis to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried with the following roll call vote (4 -0 )
4 yea
Chris Gabriel yea · Damon Lester yea · Leland Davis yea · Mike Carroll yea
Thu Sep 14, 2023

Cleveland Municipal Authority

Authority to consider $230K in water plant payments

The Cleveland Municipal Authority will meet to approve routine items, including minutes, purchase orders, and two invoices totaling $230,641.34 for the Water Treatment Plant Improvement Project, funded by OWRB. The meeting may also address new business that arises.

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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to adjourn the meeting at 12:49 p.m. and seconded by Leland Davis. The motion carried with the following roll call vote: (4-0)
4 yea · 1 nay
Chris Gabriel yea · Damon Lester yea · Leland Davis yea · Mike Carroll yea · Ashley Schulze nay
The other 1 item passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Sep 13, 2023

Cleveland Cemetery

Cemetery board to discuss fence repairs, flags, land purchase

The Cleveland Cemetery Board is meeting to discuss routine business and take possible action on several maintenance and planning items. These include painting and repairing the cemetery fence, placing flags during holidays, and potentially purchasing surrounding land. The board will also review minutes and the treasurer's report.

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Mon Aug 28, 2023

Cleveland Industrial Trust Authority

Cleveland Industrial Trust Authority to discuss financials and property acquisitions

The Cleveland Industrial Trust Authority is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly take action on its financials and other potential property acquisitions. The agenda is brief and contains no specific details or dollar amounts.

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Mon Aug 28, 2023

Notice of Special Cleveland Industrial Trust Authority Meeting

Special Cleveland Industrial Trust Authority meeting set for Aug. 28

This is a notice-only agenda for a special meeting of the Cleveland Industrial Trust Authority. No specific agenda items are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural or for matters to be announced at the session.

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Mon Aug 28, 2023

City Council

Council to consider cemetery mowing contract, fire grant, truck purchase, easement vacation

The Cleveland City Council will hold a special meeting to consider four action items: approving the annual mowing contract for Woodland Cemetery for FY 23-24, submitting an application for a Community Fire Assistance 80/20 reimbursement grant from the Oklahoma Forestry Department, purchasing a 2022 Chevrolet 3500, and vacating an easement on Meadowview Drive. No dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Cleveland City Council approves vehicle purchase and fire grant application

The City Council approved the purchase of a 2022 Chevrolet 3500 and the submission of a grant application for fire department gear. Additionally, the council approved a cemetery mowing contract and the vacation of an easement on Meadowview Drive.

🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A motion was made by Chris Gabriel and seconded by Leland Davis to approve the annual mowing contract for Woodland Cemetery for FY 23-24. The motion carried with the following roll call vote: (4-0)
4 yea
Damon Lester yea · Chris Gabriel yea · Leland Davis yea · Mike Carroll yea
A motion was made by Chris Gabriel and seconded by Damon Lester to approve the submission of application for Community Fire Assistance 80/20 reimbursement grant from the Oklahoma Forestry Department…
4 yea
Damon Lester yea · Chris Gabriel yea · Leland Davis yea · Mike Carroll yea
A motion was made by Chris Gabriel and seconded by Leland Davis to approve the purchase of a 2022 Chevrole t 3500. The motion carried with the following roll call vote: (4-0)
4 yea
Damon Lester yea · Chris Gabriel yea · Leland Davis yea · Mike Carroll yea
A motion was made by Chris Gabriel and seconded by Mike Carroll to approve to vacate an easement on Meadowview Drive. The motion carried with the following roll call vote: (4-0)
4 yea
Damon Lester yea · Chris Gabriel yea · Leland Davis yea · Mike Carroll yea
motion to adjourn was made by Damon Lester and seconded by Mike Carroll. The motion carried with the following roll call vote: (4-0)
4 yea
Damon Lester yea · Chris Gabriel yea · Leland Davis yea · Mike Carroll yea
Mon Aug 28, 2023

Notice of City Council Meetings

Special City Council meeting scheduled for Aug. 28 in Cleveland, OK

This is a notice of a special City Council meeting to be held on Monday, August 28, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. in the Council Chamber of the Cleveland Municipal Building. The agenda contains only procedural notice information and no specific items for discussion or decision.

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Thu Aug 10, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on FOP contract, audit, and trash services

The Cleveland City Council is holding its regular meeting to discuss and possibly take action on several items, including a resolution for financial assistance, a collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police, an audit engagement letter, and trash services. The agenda also includes a presentation from the Pawnee County Healthy Coalition and routine consent items.

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✓ Decided: Cleveland City Council approves FOP bargaining agreement and grant application

City Council approved a collective bargaining agreement for the FOP and authorized a resolution to apply for financial assistance for the World Economic Action Plan. The council also tabled a decision on the audit engagement letter from HBC, CPAs and Advisors pending receipt of the document.

Thu Aug 10, 2023

Cleveland Municipal Authority

Cleveland Municipal Authority to approve $297,687 in water plant payments

The Cleveland Municipal Authority is holding a regular meeting to approve routine items, including minutes, purchase orders, and three invoices totaling about $297,687 for the Water Treatment Plant Improvement Project. The invoices are for engineering and construction services paid from OWRB funds. No other substantive business is listed.

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✓ Decided: Municipal Authority approves $305,207.46 for Water Treatment Plant project

The Cleveland Municipal Authority approved a consent agenda including several payments for the Water Treatment Plant Improvement Project. These funds are to be paid from OWRB funds. The board also approved the July 13, 2023, meeting minutes and all purchase orders.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A motion was made by Leland Davis and seconded by Mike Carroll to approve the consent agenda items A-D. The motion carried with the following roll call: (3-0 )
3 yea
Chris Gabriel yea · Leland Davis yea · Mike Carroll yea
Thu Jul 13, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on police department vehicle purchase

The Cleveland City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss and take action on routine consent agenda items, including approval of minutes, purchase orders, and the treasurer's report. The main action item is a vote on purchasing a white 2023 Charger for the police department. The meeting also includes a commendation for two dispatchers and a city manager's report.

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✓ Decided: Cleveland City Council approves purchase of new police vehicle

The City Council approved the purchase of a 2023 white charger for the police department using $50,000 in budgeted capital improvement funds. The council also approved the consent agenda, including previous meeting minutes, purchase orders, and the Treasurer's Report.

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A motion was made by Chris Gabriel and seconded by Mike Carroll to approve the consent agenda items A-C. The motion carried with the following roll call vote: (4-0 )
4 yea
Damon Lester yea · Mike Carroll yea · Chris Gabriel yea · Leland Davis yea
A motion was made by Chris Gabriel and seconded by Damon Lester. The motion carried with the following roll call vote: (4- 0)
4 yea
Damon Lester yea · Mike Carroll yea · Chris Gabriel yea · Leland Davis yea
A motion was made by Chris Gabriel and seconded by Leland Davis to adjourn. The motion carried with the following roll call vote: (4-0)
4 yea
Damon Lester yea · Mike Carroll yea · Chris Gabriel yea · Leland Davis yea
Thu Jul 13, 2023

Cleveland Municipal Authority

Authority to consider $903K water plant payment

The Cleveland Municipal Authority is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, purchase orders, the treasurer's report, and a significant payment for the Water Treatment Plant Improvement Project. The payment of $903,119.64 to HCCCO, LLC would be funded from OWRB (Oklahoma Water Resources Board) funds.

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✓ Decided: Municipal Authority approves $903,119.64 payment for water plant improvements

The Cleveland Municipal Authority approved a consent agenda including a payment for the Water Treatment Plant Improvement Project. The board also approved previous meeting minutes, purchase orders, and the Treasurer's report.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A motion was made by Chris Gabriel and seconded by Damon Lester to approve the consent items A-D. The motion carried with the following roll call vote: (4-0)
4 yea
Damon Lester yea · Mike Carroll yea · Chris Gabriel yea · Leland Davis yea
A motion was made by Leland Davis and second by Damon Lester to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried with the following roll call vote: (4-0)
4 yea
Damon Lester yea · Mike Carroll yea · Chris Gabriel yea · Leland Davis yea
Thu Jun 15, 2023

Cleveland Municipal Authority

Authority to vote on moving meetings from 6 p.m. to noon

The Cleveland Municipal Authority will hold a special meeting to consider changing its regular meeting time from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. for the rest of the year. The agenda includes only this action item, along with routine call to order and adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Cleveland Municipal Authority changes regular meeting time

The Cleveland Municipal Authority approved a change to its regular meeting schedule for the remainder of the year. The meeting time was moved from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. or immediately following the City Council meeting.

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A motion was made by Chris Gabriel and seconded by Mike Carroll to approve changing the regular scheduled Cleveland Municipal Authority meeting time from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. or immediately…
3 yea · 1 nay
Chris Gabriel yea · Damon Lester yea · Mike Carroll yea · Ashley Schulze nay
The other 1 item passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Jun 15, 2023

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approves 2023-2024 budget and new City Manager contract

The City Council approved the proposed 2023-2024 budget via Resolution 2023-01. The Council also approved a new contract for the City Manager including a salary increase. An executive session was held to discuss the City Manager's performance and salary.

🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] The motion passed with the following roll call vote: (3-0)
3 yea
Chris Gabriel yea · Damon Lester yea · Mike Carroll yea
motion to return to open session at 1:45 p.m. was made by Mike Carroll and seconded by Damon Lester. The motion passed with the following roll call vote: (3-0)
3 yea
Chris Gabriel yea · Damon Lester yea · Mike Carroll yea
A motion was made by Chris Gabriel and seconded by Mike Carroll to approve a new contract with the City Manager with an 8% salary increase from his curr ent base salary as well $12,000.00 a year…
3 yea
Chris Gabriel yea · Damon Lester yea · Mike Carroll yea
A motion was made by Chris Gabriel and seconded by Damon Lester to approve Resolution 2023-01: A resolution to approve the proposed 2023-2024 Budget. The motion passed with the following roll call…
3 yea
Chris Gabriel yea · Damon Lester yea · Mike Carroll yea
motion to adjourn was made by Mike Carroll and seconded by Damon Lester. The motion passed with the following roll call vote: (3-0 )
3 yea
Chris Gabriel yea · Damon Lester yea · Mike Carroll yea
Thu Jun 15, 2023

Public Hearing Notice

Public hearing on proposed FY 2023-2024 budget

The City of Cleveland will hold a public hearing on June 15, 2023, to receive citizen input on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget. The hearing will take place at 1:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Cleveland Municipal building at 201 North Broadway. A copy of the proposed budget is available at the City Clerk's office.

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Thu Jun 8, 2023

Public Hearing Notice

Cleveland City Council to hold public hearing on proposed zoning change

The Cleveland City Council is holding a special public hearing to discuss and possibly take action on a proposed zoning change. The meeting includes a call to order, roll call, flag salute, and invocation, followed by the public hearing where residents can provide input. The City Manager and City Council will be available to answer questions. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

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Thu Jun 8, 2023

Cleveland Municipal Authority

Cleveland Municipal Authority to vote on water plant pay request and WWTP valve repair bid

The Cleveland Municipal Authority will hold a regular meeting on June 8, 2023, to consider routine items including approval of minutes, purchase orders, and the treasurer's report. They will also vote on a pay request for engineering work on the Water Treatment Plant and a bid for valve repairs at the Waste Water Treatment Plant.

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✓ Decided: Cleveland Municipal Authority approves water and wastewater project payments

The Authority approved a consent agenda including payments for water treatment plant improvements and wastewater valve repairs. All items were passed by a 4-0 vote.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A motion was made by Chris Gabriel and seconded by Damon Lester to approve the consent agenda items 3A-3E. The motion carried with the following roll call vote: (4-0 )
4 yea
Damon Lester yea · Brian Torres yea · Chris Gabriel yea · Mike Carroll yea
A motion was made by Chris Gabriel and seconded by Damon Lester to approve the consent agenda items 3A-3E. The motion carried with the following roll call vote: (4-0 ) Aye: Damon Lester, Brian…
4 yea
Damon Lester yea · Brian Torres yea · Chris Gabriel yea · Mike Carroll yea
Thu Jun 8, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on annexing city property and SRO contract renewal

The Cleveland City Council will hold its regular meeting to consider several items, including changing the meeting time to noon, renewing the School Resource Officer contract, and annexing city-owned property described in Exhibit 1. The council will also vote on an emergency clause for the annexation ordinance and discuss transferring museum property to the Cleveland Industrial Trust Authority.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves SRO contract and annexes museum property

The City Council approved a School Resource Officer contract and the annexation of museum property. The council also changed the regular meeting time for the rest of the year. A proposal to transfer museum property to the Cleveland Industrial Trust Authority was tabled.

🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A motion was made by Mike Carroll and seconded by Damon Lester to approve the Consent Agenda items 5A-5C. The motion carried with the following roll call vote: (4-0 )
4 yea
Damon Lester yea · Brian Torre s yea · Chris Gabriel yea · Mike Carroll yea
A motion was made by Chris Gabriel and seconded by Mike Carroll to approve changing the regular City Council meeting time from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. for the remainder of the year. The motion…
4 yea
Damon Lester yea · Brian Torr es yea · Chris Gabriel yea · Mike Carroll yea
A motion was made by Brian Torres and s econded by Chris Gabriel. The motion carried with the following roll call vote (4- 0)
4 yea
Damon Lester yea · Brian Tor res yea · Chris Gabriel yea · Mike Carroll yea
A motion was made by Brian Torres and seconded by Mike Carroll. The motion carried with the following roll call vote: (4-0 )
4 yea
Damon Lester yea · Brian Torr es yea · Chris Gabriel yea · Mike Carroll yea
A motion was made by Brian Torres and seconded by Damon Lester to approve an emergency clause for Ordinance 2023-653. The motion carried with the following roll call vote: (4-0)
4 yea
Damon Lester yea · Brian Torre s yea · Chris Gabriel yea · Mike Carroll yea
A motion was made by Brian Torres and seconded by Damon Lester to table this item. The motion carried with the following roll call vote: (4-0)
4 yea
Damon Lester yea · Brian Torre s yea · Chris Gabriel yea · Mike Carroll yea
A motion was made by Chris Gabriel and seconded by Mike Carroll to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried with the following roll call vote (4-0)
4 yea
Damon Lester yea · Brian Torres yea · Chris Gabriel yea · Mike Carroll yea
Thu May 11, 2023

Cleveland Municipal Authority

✓ Decided: Cleveland Municipal Authority approves $159,087.33 water plant payment

The Authority approved a consent agenda that included the payment of a construction request for the Water Treatment Plant Improvement Project. Routine administrative items, including previous minutes and the treasurer's report, were also approved.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A motion was made by Chris Gabriel and seconded by Leland Davis to approve the consent agenda items 3A-3D. The motion carried with the following roll call vote: (5-0)
5 yea
Damon Lester yea · Brian Torres yea · Chris Gabriel yea · Leland Davis yea · Mike Carroll yea
Thu May 11, 2023

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approves annexation of Indian Electric Cooperative property

The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 652 to annex property for a new Indian Electric Cooperative building. Council also approved a new employee health benefit plan and appointed a local insurance agent representative.

🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A motion was made by Chris Gabriel and seconded by Damon Lester to approve the Consent Agenda 5A-5C. The motion carried with the following roll call vote: (5-0 )
5 yea
Damon Lester yea · Brian Torres yea · Chris Gabriel yea · Leland Davis yea · Mike Carroll yea
A motion was made by Chris Gabriel and seconded by Damon Lester to approve the change to employee health benefits and approving the MHS Plan Platinum Plan. The motion carried with the following roll…
5 yea
Damon Lester yea · Brian Torres yea · Chris Gabriel yea · Leland Davis yea · Mike Carroll yea
A motion was made by Chris Gabriel and seconded by Mike Carroll to approve Larry Brown as local agent representative for the Oklahoma Municipal Assurance Group (OMAG) Liability Property Insurance…
5 yea
Damon Lester yea · Brian Torres yea · Chris Gabriel yea · Leland Davis yea · Mike Carroll yea
A motion was made by Chris Gabriel and seconded by Brian Torres to find that Indian Electric Cooperative has complied with all of the requirements to annex its property to the City of Cleveland by…
5 yea
Damon Lester yea · Brian Torres yea · Chris Gabriel yea · Leland Davis yea · Mike Carroll yea
Mon Apr 24, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on $14,950 tornado siren repair quote

The Cleveland City Council is holding a special meeting to consider and possibly approve a quote from TechTrol, Inc. for $14,950 to replace or repair a tornado siren damaged during a fire. The agenda includes only this action item, along with routine procedural items.

✓ Decided: City Council approves $14,950 to repair tornado siren

The City Council approved a quote from TechTrol, Inc. to replace or repair a tornado siren that was damaged during a fire. This was the only substantive action taken during the special meeting.

Thu Apr 13, 2023

Cleveland Municipal Authority

Water plant project payments and budget amendments on agenda

The Cleveland Municipal Authority will meet to consider routine consent items, including two payments totaling over $316,000 for the Water Treatment Plant Improvement Project funded by OWRB. The board will also discuss and possibly approve budget amendments for the 2022-2023 fiscal year.

✓ Decided: Cleveland Municipal Authority approves 2022-2023 budget amendments

The Authority approved budget amendments for the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year, noting a revenue increase of $1,203,363.00. The board also approved two pay requests for the Water Treatment Plant Improvement Project totaling over $316,000.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A motion was made by Brian Torres and seconded by Damon Lester to approve the consent agenda items 3A-3E. The motion carried with the following roll call vote: (4-0 )
4 yea
Brian Torres yea · Damon Lester yea · Leland Davis yea · Mike Carroll yea
A motion was made by Brian Torres and seconded by Mike Carroll to approve the CMA budget amendments as presented for the 2022-2023 Fiscal year. The motion carried with the following roll call vote…
4 yea
Brian Torres yea · Damon Lester yea · Leland Davis yea · Mike Carroll yea
Thu Apr 13, 2023

City Council

Council to appoint mayor, vice-mayor; consider health plan changes

The Cleveland City Council will hold its regular meeting on April 13, 2023, to discuss and possibly act on several items, including appointing a mayor and vice-mayor, approving changes to employee health benefits, and authorizing a fence quote. The agenda also includes routine consent items, a fire department grant application, a new utility software program, and budget amendments. Public comments are limited to agenda items.

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✓ Decided: Cleveland City Council appoints Chris Gabriel as Mayor

The City Council appointed a new Mayor and Vice-Mayor and approved several infrastructure projects, including a new utility software program and a water plant fence. The council also approved General Fund budget amendments for the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year.

🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A motion was made by Brian Torres and seconded by Mike Carroll to approve the Consent Agenda Items 5A-5C. The motion carried with the following roll call vote: (5-0 )
5 yea
Brian Torres yea · Chris Gabriel yea · Damon Lester yea · Leland Davis yea · Mike Carroll yea
A motion was made by Mike Carroll and seconded by Leland Davis to appoint Chris Gabriel as Mayor for the City of Cleveland. The motion carried with the following roll call vote: (5- 0 )
5 yea
Brian Torres yea · Chris Gabriel yea · Damon Lester yea · Leland Davis yea · Mike Carroll yea
A motion was made by Brian Torres and seconded by Damon Lester to appoint Mike Carroll as Vice-Mayor for the City of Cleveland. The motion carried with the following roll call vote: (5-0)
5 yea
Brian Torres yea · Chris Gabriel yea · Damon Lester yea · Leland Davis yea · Mike Carroll yea
A motion was made by Brian Torres and seconded by Damon Lester to postpone until the regular council meeting to be held on May 11, 2023. The motion carried with the following roll call vote: (5-0)
5 yea
Brian Torres yea · Chris Gabriel yea · Damon Lester yea · Leland Davis yea · Mike Carroll yea
A motion was made by Brian Torres and seconded by Damon Lester to approve the submission of an application for IEC Foundation, Inc. grant for the fire department. The motion carried with the…
5 yea
Brian Torres yea · Chris Gabriel yea · Damon Lester yea · Leland Davis yea · Mike Carroll yea
A motion was made by Damon Lester and seconded by Leland Davis to approve new utility software program. The motion carried with the following roll call vote: (5-0)
5 yea
Brian Torres yea · Chris Gabriel yea · Damon Lester yea · Leland Davis yea · Mike Carroll yea
A motion was made by Brian Torres and seconded by Damon Lester to authorize the quotes from Oklahoma Fence and Construction in the amount of $19,605.00 for a fence at the Water Treatment Plant. The…
5 yea
Brian Torres yea · Chris Gabriel yea · Damon Lester yea · Leland Davis yea · Mike Carroll yea
A motion was made by Brian Torres and seconded by Leland Davis to authorize the solicitation of bids for valves for the Waste Water Treatment Plant. The motion carried with the following roll call…
5 yea
Brian Torres yea · Chris Gabriel yea · Damon Lester yea · Leland Davis yea · Mike Carroll yea
A motion was made by Brian Torres and seconded by Damon Lester to approve to surplus activated charcoal from the current water plant. The motion carried with the following roll call vote: (5-0)
5 yea
Brian Torres yea · Chris Gabriel yea · Damon Lester yea · Leland Davis yea · Mike Carroll yea
A motion was made by Brian Torres and seconded by Mike Carroll to approve the General Fund budget amendments as presented for the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year. The motion carried with the following roll…
5 yea
Brian Torres yea · Chris Gabriel yea · Damon Lester yea · Leland Davis yea · Mike Carroll yea
Thu Mar 16, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on $14,325 sewer line extension under Highway 64

The Cleveland City Council holds a special meeting to consider a quote from THRIVE Excavating for boring a sanitary sewer line extension underneath Highway 64. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as roll call and the pledge of allegiance. The council may approve or reject the $14,325.00 contract during the session.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves $14,325 sewer line extension quote

The City Council approved a quote from THRIVE Excavating for boring underneath highway 64. This work is for a sanitary sewer line extension.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A motion was made by Leland Davis and seconded by Chris Gabriel to approve the quote from THRIVE Excavating in the amount of $14,325.00 for boring underneath highway 64 for sanitary sewer line…
3 yea
Chris Gabriel yea · Damon Lester yea · Leland Davis yea
Thu Mar 16, 2023

Notice of City Council Meetings

Special city council meeting scheduled for March 16

This is a notice for a special scheduled meeting of the Cleveland City Council on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at City Hall. The agenda contains only procedural details about the meeting notice and posting, with no specific items listed for discussion or decision.

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Thu Mar 9, 2023

Cleveland Municipal Authority

Cleveland Municipal Authority to approve $42,060 engineering pay request

The Cleveland Municipal Authority is holding a regular meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, purchase orders, the treasurer's report, and a pay request for engineering services on the water treatment plant project. All items are on the consent agenda and are expected to be approved in one motion.

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✓ Decided: Cleveland Municipal Authority approves $42,060.30 for water plant project

The Cleveland Municipal Authority approved a consent agenda including purchase orders and the treasurer's report. The board authorized a payment to Wall Engineering for water treatment plant improvements.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the consent agenda items 3A-D. The motion carried with the following roll call vote: (4 -0 )
4 yea
Brian Torres yea · Damon Lester yea · Leland Davis yea · Mike Carroll yea
Thu Mar 9, 2023

City Council

Council may rezone blocks near Broadway and Caddo to Commercial

The Cleveland City Council will vote on routine consent items, including removing a councilman as a bank signatory. The primary decision involves potentially re-zoning specific blocks near the city limits to Commercial status. The council will also discuss rules for the Feyodi Creek RV park and a cemetery mowing contract.

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✓ Decided: Council approves commercial rezoning process and creates Wildlife Conservation Committee

The City Council approved starting the statutory process to re-zone several blocks near Broadway Street and Caddo Street to Commercial. Council also established a Wildlife Conservation Committee and approved rules of use for the Feyodi Creek RV & Recreational Park.

🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A motion was made by Brian Torres and seconded by Damon Lester to approve the Consent Agenda Items 5A-5D. The motion carried with the following roll call vote: (5-0)
5 yea
Brian Torres yea · Chris Gabriel yea · Damon Lester yea · Leland Davis yea · Mike Carroll yea
A motion was made by Mike Carroll and seconded by Leland Davis to approve starting the statutory process according to 11.O.S. Section 43-104 through 43-106 to re-zone one block East and West of…
5 yea
Brian Torres yea · Chris Gabriel yea · Damon Lester yea · Leland Davis yea · Mike Carroll yea
A motion was made by Brian Torres and seconded by Damon Lester to approve the proposed Feyodi Creek RV & Recreational Parke Rules of Use. The motion carried with the following roll call vote: (5-0)
5 yea
Brian Torres yea · Chris Gabriel yea · Damon Lester yea · Leland Davis yea · Mike Carroll yea
A motion was made by Brian Torres and seconded by Mike Carroll to approve creating a Cleveland Wildlife Conservation Committee. The motion carried with the following roll call vote: (5-0)
5 yea
Brian Torres yea · Chris Gabriel yea · Damon Lester yea · Leland Davis yea · Mike Carroll yea
A motion was made by Brian Torres and seconded by Damon Lester to approve appointing Chris Gabriel as Chairman to the Wildlife Committee. The motion carried with the following roll call vote: (4-0)
4 yea
Brian Torres yea · Damon Lester yea · Leland Davis yea · Mike Carroll yea
A motion was made by Brian Torres and seconded by Mike Carroll to give the members of the Triangle Heritage Museum 60 days (by May 8, 2023) to get the museum cleaned out and the members will have to…
5 yea
Brian Torres yea · Chris Gabriel yea · Damon Lester yea · Leland Davis yea · Mike Carroll yea
A motion was made by Brian To rres and seconded by Mike Carrol l to enter into executive session. This motion carried with the following roll call vote: (5-0) Entered into executive session at 7:25…
5 yea
Brian Torres yea · Chris Gabriel yea · Damon Lester yea · Leland Davis yea · Mike Carroll yea
A motion was made by Brian Torres and seconded by Mike Carroll to return to open session. This motion carried with the following roll call vote: (4-0 ) Returned to open session at 7:40 p.m
4 yea
Brian Torres yea · Damon Lester yea · Leland Davis yea · Mike Carroll yea
Thu Feb 16, 2023

Cleveland Industrial Trust Authority

✓ Decided: Industrial Trust Authority rejects $40,000 business improvement loan

The Cleveland Industrial Trust Authority met on February 16, 2023. The board voted to reject a request for a business improvement loan for the owner of Walker’s Feed Store.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A motion was made by Scott Rusher and seconded by Dan Reeves to adjourn. The motion carried with the following roll call vote: (4-0)
4 yea
Scott Rusher yea · Shannon Freeman yea · Dan Reeves yea · CL Stallard yea
Thu Feb 16, 2023

Planning/Zoning Board

Rezoning to Commercial for blocks around Broadway and Caddo

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a rezoning request covering one block east and west of Broadway Street and one block north and south of Caddo Street, extending to the north and west city limits from the Broadway/Caddo intersection. The proposal would change the current zoning to Commercial. The meeting includes public comments limited to agenda items.

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✓ Decided: Planning and Zoning Commission approves commercial re-zoning near Broadway and Caddo

The commission approved a request to re-zone a specific area around the intersection of Broadway and Caddo Streets to Commercial, excluding the Industrial Zone. No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A motion was made by CL Stallard and seconded by Scott Rusher to approve re-zoning one block East and West of Broadway Street and one block North and South of Caddo Street to the North city limits…
4 yea
Ron Lehnus yea · CL Stallard yea · Shannon Freeman yea · Scott Rusher yea
A motion was made by Ron Lehnus and seconded by Scott rusher to adjourn. The motion carried with the following roll call vote: (4-0)
4 yea
Ron Lehnus yea · CL Stallard yea · Shannon Freeman yea · Scott Rusher yea
Thu Feb 9, 2023

Cleveland Industrial Trust Authority

Cleveland Industrial Trust Authority to discuss property acquisitions

The Cleveland Industrial Trust Authority is holding a regular meeting to discuss and possibly take action on other property acquisitions, along with routine items like the financial report and approval of prior meeting minutes. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the property acquisition discussion being the only substantive item.

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Thu Feb 9, 2023

Cleveland Municipal Authority

Cleveland Municipal Authority to approve $20,821.50 engineering pay request

The Cleveland Municipal Authority is holding a regular meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, purchase orders, the treasurer's report, and a pay request for engineering services on the Water Treatment Plant Improvement Project. The pay request of $20,821.50 to Wall Engineering will be funded from OWRB funds.

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Thu Feb 9, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on sewer line boring under Highway 64

The Cleveland City Council is holding its regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine approvals. The main action item is a vote on a quote for boring underneath Highway 64 for a sanitary sewer line extension. The meeting also includes a city manager's report on recent and upcoming events and projects.

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✓ Decided: Cleveland City Council approves consent agenda and tables sewer line quote

The City Council approved the January 12 minutes, purchase orders, the Treasurer's Report, and the addition of Leland Davis as a bank account signatory. A quote for boring under highway 64 for a sanitary sewer line extension was tabled. The City Manager provided updates on ARPA funds, utility billing, and the water plant timeline.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A motion was made by Brian Torres and seconded by Mike Carroll to approve the Consent Agenda Items 5A-5C. The motion carried with the following roll call vote: (5 -)
5 yea
Brian Torres yea · Chris Gabriel yea · Damon Lester yea · Leland Davis yea · Mike Carroll yea
Thu Jan 12, 2023

Cleveland Municipal Authority

Water treatment plant pay requests totaling $574,538.99 up for approval

The Cleveland Municipal Authority is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, purchase orders, and the treasurer's report. The main action item is approval of two pay requests totaling $574,538.99 to HCCCO, LLC for construction and materials on the Water Treatment Plant Improvement Project, funded from OWRB funds.

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✓ Decided: Cleveland Municipal Authority approves $574,538.99 for water plant project

The Authority approved a consent agenda that included the authorization of two pay requests for the Water Treatment Plant Improvement Project. The board also approved previous meeting minutes, purchase orders, and the Treasurer's report.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A motion was made by Brian Torres and seconded by Damon Lester to approve the consent agenda items 3A-D. The motion carried with the following roll call vote: (5-0 )
5 yea
Brian Torres yea · Chris Gabriel yea · Mike Carroll yea · Damon Lester yea · Leland Davis yea
Thu Jan 12, 2023

City Council

Council to fill Ward 2 vacancy, review audit, and consider LGTC agreement

The Cleveland City Council will hold its regular meeting to handle routine consent items, appoint Leland Davis to fill the Ward 2 vacancy, and consider approving the 2021-2022 audit report and an agreement with the Local Government Testing Consortium. The meeting also includes a city manager's report on recent and upcoming events.

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✓ Decided: Cleveland City Council approves 2021 audit report and appoints new Ward Two member

The council approved the 2021 City of Cleveland Audit Report and appointed Leland Davis to the Ward Two vacancy. Additionally, the council approved a random drug screening agreement with the Local Government Testing Consortium.

🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A motion was made by Brian Torres and seconded by Mike Carroll to approve the Consent Agenda Items 5A- 5C. The motion carried with the following roll call vote: (4-0)
4 yea
Brian Torres yea · Chris Gabriel yea · Damon Lester yea · Mike Carroll yea
A motion was made by Brian Torres and seconded by Damon Lester to approve the 2021 City of Cleveland audit report as presented. The motion carried with the following roll call vote: (4-0)
4 yea
Brian Torres yea · Chris Gabriel yea · Damon Lester yea · Mike Carroll yea
motion to appoint Leland Davis to the Ward Two vacancy position for the remainder of the term through April 10, 2023 was made by Brian Torres and seconded by Mike Carroll. The motion carried with the…
4 yea
Brian Torres yea · Chris Gabriel yea · Damon Lester yea · Mike Carroll yea
A motion was made by Damon Lester and seconded by Mike Carroll to approve the agreement between Local Government Testing Consortium (LGTC). The motion carried with the following roll call vote: (5-0)
5 yea
Brian Torres yea · Chris Gabriel yea · Damon Lester yea · Mike Carroll yea · Leland Davis yea