Dewey public meetings in 2025
60 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Dewey City Council Meetings
The Dewey City Council will discuss and possibly vote on purchasing a 2006 E‑One Typhoon fire engine for $50,000 from GovDeals, Inc. They will also consider a lot‑split request for six parcels at 720 E 3rd Street, Block 184, Ruddles Section. Additional items include a sales tax report, a proposal to surplus a 1998 Chevrolet pickup, and a public hearing for citizen input.
- Lot‑split request for 720 E 3rd Street, Lots 1, 2, 3, 22, 23, 24, Block 184, Ruddles Section
- Discussion, consideration and possible vote on purchasing a 2006 E‑One Typhoon fire engine for $50,000 from GovDeals, Inc.
- Discussion, consideration and possible vote on surplusing a 1998 Chevrolet One‑Ton Pickup (VIN# 1GBJC34R6XF008346) and donating it to the Town of Jennings, Oklahoma
- Sales Tax Report
- Public hearing for citizen input and unscheduled personal appearances
Dewey Public Works Authority Meetings
The Dewey Public Works Authority will hold a regular meeting immediately following the Dewey City Council meeting on December 15, 2025. The agenda includes the acceptance of minutes from the previous meeting and a period for citizens to address the board on unscheduled items.
- Acceptance of December 1, 2025, Public Works Authority minutes
- Citizens' input on unscheduled items (3-minute limit)
- Chairman, Trustees, and Staff comments
Dewey Economic Development Authority
The Dewey Economic Development Authority will meet to approve minutes and discuss a façade grant program. The public may provide input during the meeting.
- Approval of Special DEDA Meeting minutes
- Discussion on Business Recognition
- Discussion on Façade Grant Program
- Citizens' Input and Unscheduled Appearances
Dewey Public Works Authority Meetings
The Dewey Public Works Authority will hold a regular meeting to review minutes and approve claims. The agenda consists of standard procedural items.
- Approval of claims
- Acceptance of November 17, 2025 meeting minutes
The Authority approved the November 17 minutes and approved pending claims, each with unanimous support. No new business was presented. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.
- Approved minutes for Nov 17, 2025 meeting (4‑0)
- Approved pending claims (4‑0)
- Motion to adjourn adopted (4‑0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Dewey City Council Meetings
The Dewey City Council will accept the minutes from the November 17, 2025 meeting and approve the monthly claims. Council members will discuss and possibly vote on a resolution to amend the 2025‑2026 Special Fire Budget, adding $11,000 to donations and $11,000 to equipment. They will also consider a resolution authorizing a city council election on April 7, 2026, and an appointment of Spencer Magana to the Dewey Economic Development Authority Council.
- Accept minutes from the November 17, 2025 council meeting
- Approve monthly claims
- Amend 2025‑2026 Special Fire Budget: increase donations $11,000 and equipment $11,000
- Authorize a council election on Tuesday, April 7, 2026
- Appoint Spencer Magana to the Dewey Economic Development Authority Council
The Dewey City Council unanimously approved the monthly claims, amended the 2025‑2026 Special Fire Budget, authorized a city election for April 7, 2026, and appointed Spencer Magana to the Economic Development Authority board. All votes were 4‑0 in favor with no dissent.
- Approved monthly claims (4‑0)
- Approved Resolution 2025‑12‑01 amending the 2025‑2026 Special Fire Budget (4‑0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025‑12‑02 authorizing the April 7, 2026 city election (4‑0)
- Appointed Spencer Magana to the Dewey Economic Development Authority Board (4‑0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Dewey Economic Development Authority
The Dewey Economic Development Authority will hear an update from the City Manager, discuss a recommendation to fill an empty trustee seat, consider approving current façade grant applications, and review a Memorandum of Understanding from MIT Sports. The meeting also includes standard items such as approvals of minutes and a public comment period.
- Economic Development Update presented by the City Manager
- Discussion and possible vote to recommend Spencer Magana to fill an empty trustee position
- Consideration and possible vote to approve current façade grant applications
- Discussion on the Memorandum of Understanding from MIT Sports
Dewey Public Works Authority Meetings
The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The body will review minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting and provide time for citizen input.
- Acceptance of November 3, 2025 meeting minutes
Dewey City Council Meetings
The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on rezoning a property to multi-family residential. The body will also consider four new or amended ordinances and a budget adjustment for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.
- Public hearing and vote to rezone 621 E. 5th St. from Single Family Resident to Multi-Family Residential
- Ordinance 2025-1618 regarding threats to perform an act of violence
- Ordinance 2025-1619 regarding misuse of emergency services
- Ordinance 2025-1620 regarding hands-free school and construction zones
- Resolution 2025-11-01 to increase revenue and expenditure by $5,800.00 in the 2025-2026 budget
The council voted 5‑0 to adopt Ordinances 2025‑1618, 2025‑1619, 2025‑1620, and 2025‑1621, each with an emergency declaration. It also approved Resolution 2025‑11‑01 to adjust the 2025‑2026 budget by $5,800 and authorized donating a 2012 Dodge Charger to the Town of Barnsdall. The re‑zoning request for 621 E. 5th St. received no action and was defeated.
- Ordinance No. 2025-1618 (threats to perform an act of violence) approved and declared emergency (5-0)
- Ordinance No. 2025-1619 (misuse of emergency services) approved and declared emergency (5-0)
- Ordinance No. 2025-1620 (hands‑free school and construction zone) approved and declared emergency (5-0)
- Ordinance No. 2025-1621 (amend bond and fine schedule for municipal criminal courts) approved and declared emergency (5-0)
- Resolution 2025-11-01 amending FY 2025‑2026 budget, increasing misc revenue and expense by $5,800 (5-0)
- Surplus and donation of 2012 Dodge Charger VIN# 2C3CDXAT3CH172384 to Town of Barnsdall approved (5-0)
- Re‑zoning request for 621 E. 5th St. (lots 23 & 24) received no action and died
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Dewey Public Works Authority Meetings
The Dewey Public Works Authority will formally accept the minutes from its October 20, 2025 meeting and approve pending claims. It will also consider any new business that arose after the agenda was posted, allow limited citizen comments, and hear remarks from the chairman, trustees, and staff before adjourning.
- Acceptance of minutes for the October 20, 2025 Public Works Authority meeting
- Approval of claims
- Consideration of other new business that could not be anticipated before posting
- Citizens’ input and unscheduled personal appearances (3‑minute limit)
- Comments from Chairman Hays, trustees, and staff
The Authority approved the minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting. The board then approved the pending claims with unanimous support. Finally, a motion to adjourn the meeting was approved unanimously.
- Approved October 20, 2025 minutes
- Approved claims (4-0)
- Approved adjournment (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Dewey City Council Meetings
The City Council will receive bids and vote on the award for $1,460,000 in General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025. The council will also discuss and possibly approve Ordinance No. 2025-1616 to authorize the issuance of these bonds and establish a tax levy for payment.
- Vote to award $1,460,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025 to the lowest bidder
- Possible approval of Ordinance No. 2025-1616 regarding the issuance of $1,460,000 in bonds
The council accepted the October 20 minutes and approved outstanding claims. They voted to award the $1,460,000 General Obligation Bond purchase to Northland Securities Inc. and adopted Ordinance No. 2025-1616 authorizing the bond issuance. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved October 20 minutes (unanimous 4‑0)
- Approved claims (unanimous 4‑0)
- Awarded $1,460,000 bond purchase to Northland Securities Inc. (unanimous 4‑0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 2025-1616 for $1,460,000 bond issuance (unanimous 4‑0)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous 4‑0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Dewey Public Works Authority Meetings
The Dewey Public Works Authority will accept the minutes from its October 6, 2025 meeting, consider any new business that arose after the agenda was posted, and provide a brief period for citizen input. Trustees and staff will also offer comments before the meeting is adjourned.
- Acceptance of minutes for the October 6, 2025 Public Works Authority meeting
- Consideration of other new business that arose since the agenda posting
- Citizen input with a 3‑minute limit per speaker
- Comments from the chairman, trustees, and staff
The Dewey City Council approved Resolution No. 2025-10-03 to apply for financial assistance from the Rural Economic Action Plan Fund. The council denied a hardship variance request for 320 East Don Tyler Avenue. Members also voted to convene an executive session to discuss economic development matters.
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-10-03 authorizing application for Rural Economic Action Plan fund (5-0)
- Denied hardship variance request for 320 East Don Tyler Avenue (5-0)
- Approved motion to enter executive session for economic development discussion (5-0)
- Adjourned council meeting (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Dewey City Council Meetings
The Dewey City Council will meet to discuss a resolution for financial assistance and a specific property variance. The body will also review a sales tax report and potentially enter an executive session regarding economic development.
- Resolution No. 2025-10-03 authorizing an application for financial assistance from the Rural Economic Action Plan Fund
- Hardship variance request for 320 East Don Tyler Avenue
- Sales tax report
- Executive session to discuss economic development
The council accepted the October 6 minutes and approved Resolution No. 2025-10-03 to seek financial assistance from the Rural Economic Action Plan Fund. A request for a hardship variance on 320 East Don Tyler Avenue was denied. The council also voted to enter an executive session to discuss economic development matters and then adjourned the meeting.
- Accepted October 6 minutes (unanimous approval)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-10-03 authorizing application for Rural Economic Action Plan fund (5-0)
- Denied hardship variance request for 320 East Don Tyler Avenue (5-0)
- Approved motion to convene executive session on economic development (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Dewey Public Works Authority Meetings
The Dewey Public Works Authority will hold its regular meeting on October 6, 2025, immediately after the City Council meeting. The agenda includes accepting the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes, approving outstanding claims, and considering any new business that arose after the agenda was posted. The meeting also provides a brief period for citizen input and comments from the chairman, trustees, and staff before adjournment.
- Acceptance of minutes for the September 15, 2025 meeting
- Approval of claims
- Consideration of other new business
- Citizen input (3‑minute limit per speaker)
- Comments from chairman, trustees, and staff
The Dewey Public Works Authority approved the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved the pending claims, with all four voting members recording ayes and no nays. No new business or citizen input was taken. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved September 15, 2025 meeting minutes
- Approved pending claims (ayes: James Cook, Stan Barron, Alvin Yearout, Ralph Stafford; nays: none)
- Adjourned meeting (ayes: James Cook, Stan Barron, Alvin Yearout, Ralph Stafford; nays: none)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Dewey City Council Meetings
The Dewey City Council will consider approving a resolution to sell General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025, and approve the donation of two surplus council vehicles to the Town of Jennings, Oklahoma. The meeting will also include the acceptance of bids for the removal of dilapidated structures on four properties.
- Approve Resolution 2025-10-01 for General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025
- Approve donation of two surplus council vehicles to Town of Jennings, Oklahoma
- Accept bids for removal of dilapidated structures at 1021 N Wyandotte Avenue
- Accept bids for removal of dilapidated structures at 814 E Don Tyler Avenue
- Accept bids for removal of dilapidated structures at 817 East 7th Street
The Dewey City Council unanimously approved several items, including a resolution that fixes the amount, maturity schedule, sale details, and paying agent for the 2025 General Obligation Bonds. The council also approved the donation of two Chevrolet trucks to the Town of Jennings and accepted a bid from G & G Dozer to remove dilapidated structures at four properties. All motions passed with a 4‑0 vote and the meeting was adjourned at 7:14 p.m.
- Approved claims (4-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-10-01 fixing General Obligation Bonds details (4-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-10-02 donating two Chevrolet trucks to Jennings (4-0)
- Approved acceptance of G & G Dozer bid to remove dilapidated structures (4-0)
- Adjourned meeting (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Dewey Public Works Authority Meetings
The Dewey Public Works Authority will hold a regular meeting to accept the minutes from the previous meeting and hear citizen input on unscheduled items. The meeting will take place immediately following the Dewey City Council meeting.
- Acceptance of September 2, 2025, Public Works Authority minutes
- Citizens' input on unscheduled personal appearances
- Chairman, Trustees and Staff Comments
The Dewey Public Works Authority approved the minutes from its September 2, 2025 meeting. No new business or citizen comments were presented. The Authority then adjourned the meeting at 7:12 p.m. with a unanimous vote.
- Approved acceptance of September 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:12 p.m. (4‑0 vote)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Dewey City Council Meetings
The City Council will discuss and potentially vote on two contracts for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. These agreements involve the Washington County Historical Society and the Tom Mix Museum.
- FY 2025-2026 Contract between the City of Dewey and the Washington County Historical Society
- FY 2025-2026 Contract between the City of Dewey and the Tom Mix Museum
- Sales Tax Report
The council accepted the September 2 minutes. It unanimously approved FY 2025‑2026 contracts with the Washington County Historical Society and the Tom Mix Museum. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Accepted minutes from Sep 2, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved FY 2025‑2026 contract with Washington County Historical Society (4-0)
- Approved FY 2025‑2026 contract with Tom Mix Museum (4-0)
- Adjourned meeting (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Dewey Economic Development Authority
The Dewey Economic Development Authority will consider approval of the June 10, 2025 meeting minutes. The City Manager will provide an economic development update. Trustees will discuss and possibly vote to recommend Spencer Magana to fill an empty trustee seat. A Memorandum of Understanding from MIT Sports will also be discussed, followed by a period for citizen input.
- Approval of June 10, 2025 meeting minutes
- Economic Development update by City Manager
- Discussion and possible vote to recommend Spencer Magana for vacant trustee position
- Discussion of Memorandum of Understanding from MIT Sports
- Citizens’ input and unscheduled personal appearances
Dewey Public Works Authority Meetings
The Authority approved the minutes from the August 18, 2025 public works meeting. It also approved the pending claims presented, with all members voting aye. The meeting was adjourned at 7:46 p.m.
- Approved August 18 minutes (5-0)
- Approved claims (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Dewey City Council Meetings
The council accepted the minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting. It approved outstanding claims and voted to destroy several categories of records dating from 2017 to 2020. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Accepted minutes from August 18, 2025 (approved)
- Approved outstanding claims (5-0 vote)
- Approved destruction of specified records from 2017‑2020 (5-0 vote)
- Adjourned meeting (5-0 vote)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Dewey Public Works Authority Meetings
The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. The body will review minutes from the August 4, 2025, meeting and allow for citizen input.
- Acceptance of minutes from the August 4, 2025, meeting
Dewey City Council Meetings
The Dewey City Council will hold its regular meeting at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers at Dewey City Hall, 411 E. Don Tyler. The agenda lists procedural items, a sales tax report, a discussion on a school resource officer agreement, and a fire department update. No votes on substantive matters are scheduled.
Dewey Economic Development Authority
The Dewey Economic Development Authority will meet to discuss an industrial park update. The body may also vote to recommend Spencer Magana to the City Council to fill a vacant trustee position.
- Industrial Park update
- Possible vote to recommend Spencer Magana for a trustee position
Dewey Public Works Authority Meetings
The Dewey Public Works Authority will hold a regular meeting to review previous minutes and approve claims. The agenda consists of procedural items.
- Acceptance of July 21, 2025 meeting minutes
- Approval of claims
The Dewey Public Works Authority accepted the minutes from the July 21, 2025 meeting. The board approved the pending claims presented. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved acceptance of July 21 minutes (5-0)
- Approved pending claims (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Dewey City Council Meetings
The City Council will meet to approve claims and minutes from the July 21, 2025 meeting. Police Chief Jimmy Gray is scheduled to provide a department update.
- Police Department update from Chief Jimmy Gray
- Approval of claims
- Acceptance of July 21, 2025 meeting minutes
The council accepted the July 21, 2025 meeting minutes and approved the pending claims. A motion was passed to place a 120‑day hold on permits for modular tiny homes. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Accepted July 21, 2025 minutes (5-0)
- Approved outstanding claims (5-0)
- Approved 120‑day hold on modular tiny‑home permits (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Dewey Public Works Authority Meetings
The board approved the July 7, 2025 Public Works Authority minutes. A motion to adjourn was made, seconded, and passed with four members voting in favor. No other actions or votes were recorded.
- Approved July 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (ayes: James Cook, Ralph Stafford, Alvin Yearout, Mayor Hays)
Dewey City Council Meetings
The council accepted the minutes from the July 7 and July 10 meetings. It approved the renewal of the public official bonds for the City Clerk and City Treasurer. It adopted Resolution No. 2025-07-04 amending the FY 2025‑2026 budget. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved July 7 & July 10 minutes (5-0)
- Approved renewal of public official bonds (4-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-07-04 budget amendment (4-0)
- Adjourned meeting (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Dewey City Council Meetings
The City Council will discuss and potentially act on an ordinance to levy a sales tax for general and special council purposes. They will also consider a resolution to hold an election on September 9, 2025, to let voters approve or reject the tax.
- Ordinance No. 2025-1615 regarding funds for general and special council purposes
- Resolution No. 2025-7-02 to call an election on September 9, 2025
- Proposed 1% excise tax on gross proceeds from taxable sales
Dewey Economic Development Authority
The Dewey Economic Development Authority will meet to review minutes from June 10, 2025. The City Manager is scheduled to provide an economic development update.
- Economic Development Update provided by the City Manager
Dewey Public Works Authority Meetings
The Dewey Public Works Authority will hold a regular meeting to review previous minutes and approve claims. The agenda consists of procedural items and a period for citizen input.
- Acceptance of June 16, 2025 meeting minutes
- Approval of claims
Dewey City Council Meetings
The City Council will discuss calling a special election on September 9, 2025, to issue General Obligation Bonds. These funds would be used for infrastructure, police vehicles, and equipment. The council will also consider the City Manager's employment contract for FY 2025-2026.
- Ordinance No. 2025-1614 for a special election to issue bonds up to $1,460,000
- Bond funding for water lines and fire hydrants between E 9th St and 14th St
- Bond funding for six new police vehicles and a tracked skid loader
- Professional services agreements with Municipal Finance Services, Inc. and The Public Finance Law Group PLLC
- Employment contract of City Manager Kevin Trease for FY 2025-2026
Dewey Public Works Authority Meetings
The Dewey Public Works Authority will meet to discuss and possibly vote on the budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The proposed total budget is $2,121,993.00.
- Resolution No. 2025-06-04: Proposed FY 2025-2026 Budget of $2,121,993.00
- Water/Wastewater budget allocation: $1,250,609.00
- Administration budget allocation: $380,400.00
- Sanitation budget allocation: $351,948.00
- Wastewater Treatment Facility budget allocation: $139,036.00
Dewey City Council Meetings
The City Council will hold a public hearing on the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The body will also discuss and possibly vote on Resolution No. 2026-06-03 to adopt the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget for the City of Dewey and the Dewey Public Works Authority.
- Public hearing for Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
- Proposed General Fund budget of $1,607,000.00
- Proposed Special Revenue Funds budget of $958,000.00
- Proposed Meter Trust budget of $50,000.00
- Proposed Police budget of $842,375.00
Dewey Economic Development Authority
The Dewey Economic Development Authority will review and potentially vote to approve applications for façade grants. The meeting also includes an economic development update from the City Manager.
- Review and discussion of façade grant applications
- Possible vote to approve façade grant applications
- Economic development update
Dewey Public Works Authority Meetings
The Dewey Public Works Authority will hold a regular meeting to review previous minutes and approve claims. The agenda consists of procedural items.
- Acceptance of May 19, 2025 meeting minutes
- Approval of claims
The Dewey Public Works Authority accepted the minutes from the May 19, 2025 public hearing and council meeting. The board also approved the pending claims. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved acceptance of May 19, 2025 minutes (5 ayes, 0 nays)
- Approved claims (5 ayes, 0 nays)
- Adjourned meeting (5 ayes, 0 nays)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Dewey City Council Meetings
The City Council will discuss amending the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget to allocate funds for fire equipment and street lighting. The body will also consider 2025 bond proposals and the employment contract for City Judge John Holden.
- Resolution No. 2025-06-01: Increase revenues and expenditures by $4,450.00 for Special Fire Donations and Equipment
- Resolution No. 2025-06-02: Increase revenues and expenditures by $7,800.00 for street lights via motor vehicle and gasoline taxes
- Discussion and possible action regarding 2025 Bond Proposals
- Vote on the FY 2025-2026 employment contract of City Judge John Holden
The Dewey City Council unanimously approved several items, including the city’s outstanding claims and two budget amendment resolutions that add modest revenue and expense items. Council members also approved using a bond to fund water line work, street improvements, and police pursuit vehicles. The council confirmed the employment contract for City Judge John Holden with a 3% wage increase and authorized an executive‑session meeting.
- Approved outstanding claims (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-06-01 adding $4,450 fire donation and $4,450 equipment revenue (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-06-02 adding motor vehicle and gasoline tax revenues and $5,800, $2,000, $7,800 expenditures (5-0)
- Approved bond allocation for water lines, street improvements, and police pursuit vehicles (5-0)
- Approved convening an executive‑session to discuss personnel matters (5-0)
- Approved City Judge John Holden’s FY 2025‑2026 contract with a 3% wage increase (5-0)
- Approved adjournment of the meeting (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Dewey Public Works Authority Meetings
The Dewey Public Works Authority will meet to accept the minutes from the May 5, 2025, meeting. The agenda consists of procedural items and public input.
- Acceptance of May 5, 2025, meeting minutes
The Dewey Public Works Authority approved the minutes from the May 5, 2025 meeting. No new business or citizen items were acted on. The board then voted to adjourn the session.
- Accepted minutes for May 5 2025
- Adjourned meeting (5‑0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Dewey City Council Meetings
The Dewey City Council will discuss and possibly vote on Resolution No. 2025-05-04, amending the FY 2024-2025 budget to increase sales tax revenue and property/land expenditures by $20,000 each. The meeting also includes a sales tax report and approval of minutes from the May 5, 2025 meeting and budget workshop.
- Resolution No. 2025-05-04: budget amendment increasing sales tax revenue by $20,000 and property/land expenditure by $20,000
- Acceptance of minutes from May 5, 2025 regular meeting and budget/planning workshop
- Sales tax report from City Manager
- Citizens' input opportunity for items not on agenda (3-minute limit)
The council accepted the minutes from the May 5 council meeting and the May 8 budget workshop. It approved Resolution 2025‑05‑04, amending the FY 2024‑2025 budget by increasing sales tax revenue by $20,000 and property/land expenditures by $20,000. The motion passed unanimously. The council then adjourned the meeting.
- Accepted minutes for May 5, 2025 council meeting (unanimous)
- Accepted minutes for May 8, 2025 budget/planning workshop (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-05-04 amending FY 2024-2025 budget (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Dewey City Council Meetings
The Dewey City Council is meeting for a budget workshop to discuss the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for planning and discussion only.
- Budget Workshop for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Mayor Hays called the special council meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. The City Manager presented the proposed FY 2025‑2026 budget and the council discussed upcoming bond items. No formal actions or votes on budget items were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 6:42 p.m.
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Dewey Public Works Authority Meetings
The Dewey Public Works Authority will discuss and possibly vote on Resolution No. 2025-05-03, which amends the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget by increasing revenues from carryover, water, wastewater, sanitation, sewer tap, and convenience fees totaling $46,689, and increasing expenditures for salaries, benefits, and health insurance by the same amount across departments. Other items include approval of meeting minutes and claims.
- Resolution No. 2025-05-03: budget amendment increasing revenue ($2,317 carryover, $7,891 water, $10,000 wastewater, $20,000 sanitation, $2,460 sewer tap, $4,021 convenience fee)
- Expenditure increases include $2,063 for finance salaries, $6,636 for health insurance, $15,456 for sanitation wages, and $16,495 for water/wastewater health insurance
- Approval of minutes from the April 21, 2025 Public Works Authority meeting
- Approval of claims (list of bills to be paid)
The Authority accepted the April 21 minutes. It approved the pending claims. It adopted Resolution No. 2025‑05‑03, amending the FY 2024‑2025 budget with specified revenue increases and expenditure changes. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Accepted April 21 minutes (approved)
- Approved claims (4-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025‑05‑03 amending FY 2024‑2025 budget (4-0)
- Adjourned meeting (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Dewey City Council Meetings
The Dewey City Council will consider and possibly vote on two resolutions amending the FY2024-2025 budget. Resolution 2025-05-01 adjusts police-related revenues and expenditures for CLEET fees by $5,333. Resolution 2025-05-02 allocates building permit revenue to salary and FICA. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and claims.
- Resolution 2025-05-01: increase police fines revenue and CLEET fees expenditure by $5,333
- Resolution 2025-05-02: increase building permits revenue by $1,125, allocate to salary/wages and FICA
- Approval of city council minutes from April 21, 2025
- Approval of claims
The council accepted the April 21 minutes and approved outstanding claims. It unanimously approved Resolution 2025-05-01, adding $5,333 in police fine revenue and a matching expense. It also unanimously approved Resolution 2025-05-02, adding $1,125 in building permit revenue and $1,045 in salary/wages plus $80 in FICA expenses.
- Accepted April 21 minutes (4-0)
- Approved outstanding claims (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-05-01 – increase police fines revenue $5,333.00 and expense $5,333.00 (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-05-02 – increase building permits revenue $1,125.00; increase salary/wages expense $1,045.00 and FICA $80.00 (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Dewey Public Works Authority Meetings
The meeting is largely procedural. The board will approve minutes from its April 7 meeting and may discuss any unanticipated business that arose after the agenda was posted. There is no substantive action items listed on the agenda.
- Approval of Public Works Authority minutes from April 7, 2025
The Dewey Public Works Authority approved the minutes from its April 7, 2025 meeting. No new business or other actions were taken. The meeting was adjourned after a unanimous motion.
- Approved minutes for April 7, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Dewey City Council Meetings
This is a largely procedural meeting. The council will accept minutes from the prior meeting, receive a sales tax report, and allow for citizen input and new business that could not be anticipated before the agenda posting. No ordinance votes, public hearings, or contract approvals are scheduled.
- Acceptance of minutes from April 7, 2025 council meeting
- Sales tax report from City Manager
The council approved the minutes from the April 7, 2025 meeting. Sales tax revenues of $105,008.83 and use tax of $17,690.91 were reported. No other actions were taken and the meeting adjourned at 7:07 p.m.
- Approved April 7, 2025 meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Dewey Economic Development Authority
The Dewey Economic Development Authority will meet to review the minutes from March 11, 2025, and receive an economic update from the City Manager.
- Dewey Economic Update provided by the City Manager
Dewey Public Works Authority Meetings
The Dewey Public Works Authority is holding a regular meeting on April 7, 2025, immediately after the city council meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, including approval of minutes from March 17 and April 2, 2025, and approval of claims. No substantive policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.
- Approval of minutes from March 17, 2025 regular meeting and April 2, 2025 special meeting
- Approval of claims (no dollar amounts specified)
The Authority accepted the March 17, 2025 and April 2, 2025 meeting minutes. Trustees approved pending claims after a motion and second, with all five members voting aye. No new business or citizen input was presented, and the meeting was adjourned.
- Accepted March 17, 2025 meeting minutes
- Accepted April 2, 2025 special meeting minutes
- Approved pending claims (5‑0)
- Adjourned meeting (5‑0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Dewey City Council Meetings
The council will vote on Resolution No. 2025-04-02 to surplus a 2011 Dodge Charger from the Dewey Police Department and donate it to the City of Garber Police Department. They will also discuss proposed language for a fire department ordinance. Other routine business includes approval of March 17 meeting minutes and claims.
- Resolution No. 2025-04-02 to surplus a 2011 Dodge Charger (VIN 2B3CLICT4BH600617) from the Dewey Police Department and donate it to the City of Garber Police Department
- Discussion on Fire Department ordinance language
- Approval of minutes from the March 17, 2025 council meeting and planning workshop
- Approval of claims
The council accepted the March 2025 planning workshop minutes. It approved outstanding claims. It approved Resolution No. 2025-04-02, donating a surplus 2011 Dodge Charger (VIN 2B3CLICT4BH600617) to the Garber, Oklahoma Police Department. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Accepted minutes of March 2025 planning workshop (unanimous)
- Approved claims (5-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-04-02 donating surplus 2011 Dodge Charger to Garber Police (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Dewey Public Works Authority Meetings
The Dewey Public Works Authority will discuss and potentially vote on Resolution No. 2025-04-01. This resolution concerns a Legal Services Agreement to retain law firms for claims regarding water contaminants.
- Resolution No. 2025-04-01: Legal Services Agreement with Fulmer Sill and McAfee & Taft regarding PFAS and Aqueous Film-Forming Foams (AFFF’s)
Dewey Public Works Authority Meetings
The Dewey Public Works Authority will consider a resolution to approve legal services agreements with Fulmer Sill and McAfee & Taft to pursue claims related to PFAS and AFFF contamination. This is the only substantive item on the special meeting agenda.
- Resolution 2025-04-01: Approving legal services agreement with Fulmer Sill and McAfee & Taft to pursue claims regarding polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), Aqueous Film-Forming Foams (AFFF), and other hazardous water contaminants
Dewey Public Works Authority Meetings
The Dewey Public Works Authority will hold a regular meeting on March 17, 2025, immediately following the city council meeting. The agenda includes approval of minutes from March 3 and provisions for unscheduled new business and citizen input. No substantive items are listed.
- Approval of minutes from March 3, 2025 Public Works Authority meeting
- Provision for other new business arising since agenda posting
- Citizen input limited to 3 minutes per speaker
Dewey City Council Meetings
The Dewey City Council will consider Ordinance 2025-1613 to add unauthorized camps on city-owned lands to the health and sanitation code. They will also vote on Resolution 2025-03-01 to transfer $18,379.96 in ARPA funds for water and sewer line repairs and water meter supplies. The council will accept minutes from March 3, 2025, and receive a sales tax report. Public input and new business are also scheduled.
- Ordinance 2025-1613 amending Section Eight (Health and Sanitation) to prohibit unauthorized camps on city-owned lands
- Resolution 2025-03-01 transferring $18,379.96 from ARPA funds: $9,875.03 for water line repair, $742.08 for sewer line repair, $7,762.85 for water meter supplies
- Sales tax report presentation by city manager
- Acceptance of minutes from the March 3, 2025 council meeting
- Citizen input limited to 3 minutes per speaker on non-agenda items
Dewey Public Works Authority Meetings
The Dewey Public Works Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from February 3, 2025, and consider claims. The agenda includes only procedural items with no substantive decisions or public hearings listed.
- Approval of minutes from the February 3, 2025 meeting
- Approval of claims (payment of bills)
- Opportunity for citizens to address items not on the agenda (3-minute limit)
The Dewey Public Works Authority met on March 3, 2025, and approved the minutes from the February 3, 2025 meeting. All claims were approved unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included only routine procedural items and a citizen comment praising snow removal.
- Approved minutes of February 3, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved claims (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Dewey City Council Meetings
The City Council will meet to approve claims and the minutes from the February 3, 2025 meeting. The agenda includes an update from the Friends of Dewey Parks.
- Approval of claims
- Friends of Dewey Parks update
- Acceptance of February 3, 2025 meeting minutes
The Dewey City Council approved the February 3, 2025 meeting minutes and approved all claims unanimously. The council received updates on the Friends of the Dewey Park project, including a $3,000 grant and a partnership with Simple Simons. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and informational.
- Approved February 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved claims (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Dewey Public Works Authority Meetings
The meeting agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The body will review minutes from the February 3, 2025 meeting and provide time for citizen input.
- Acceptance of February 3, 2025 meeting minutes
Dewey City Council Meetings
The Dewey City Council will discuss and potentially approve Ordinance 2025-1613, which adds unauthorized camps on city-owned lands to the health and sanitation code. The council will also receive a sales tax report and approve the minutes from the February 3, 2025 meeting.
- Approval of minutes from February 3, 2025 council meeting
- Sales tax report from the City Manager
- Discussion and possible action on Ordinance 2025-1613 amending Section Eight Health and Sanitation to prohibit unauthorized camps on city-owned lands
Dewey City Council Meetings
The Dewey City Council will hold its regular meeting at 7:00 PM on February 3, 2025, in the Council Chambers at Dewey City Hall, 411 E. Don Tyler. The body is scheduled to accept the FY2023-2024 audit and may vote on a resolution to do so, approve claims, and consider naming a councilmember as vice-mayor.
- Vote on Resolution No. 2025-02-02 accepting FY2023-2024 audit
- Approval of claims
- Possible vote to name a councilmember as vice-mayor
Dewey Public Works Authority Meetings
The Dewey Public Works Authority will hold a regular meeting to consider a resolution accepting the fiscal year 2023-2024 audit, approve claims, and accept minutes from the previous meeting. No other significant items are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion and possible vote on Resolution No. 2025-02-01 accepting the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 audit
- Approval of claims (no dollar amounts specified)
- Acceptance of minutes from the January 21, 2025 meeting
- Citizens' input limited to 3 minutes per person
Dewey City Council Meetings
The City Council will consider the resignation of Councilmember Wayne Sell and the appointment of Alvin Yearout to the Ward One seat. The body will also discuss budget amendments and economic development.
- Appointment of Alvin Yearout to represent Ward One
- Resolution No. 2025-01-01 to transfer $50,000.00 from Administration Workers Compensation to Water/Wastewater Lease
- Resolution No. 2024-01-02 to increase revenue and expenditures by $15,721.00 for State Library Assistance
- Executive session to discuss economic development
The Dewey City Council accepted the resignation of Councilmember Wayne Sell and appointed Alvin Yearout to fill the Ward One seat, who was then sworn in. The council also approved two budget amendments, including a transfer of $50,000 for workers compensation and a $15,721 increase for state library assistance. All votes were unanimous with no nays recorded.
- Accepted resignation of Councilmember Wayne Sell (4-0)
- Appointed Alvin Yearout to Ward One council seat (4-0)
- Approved claims (5-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-01-01 transferring $50,000 from Administration to Water/Wastewater (5-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2024-01-02 amending budget for $15,721 state library assistance (5-0)
- Approved proposal pertaining to Economic Development after executive session (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Dewey Public Works Authority Meetings
The Dewey Public Works Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from December 16, 2024, administer the oath of office to Alvin Yearout, and approve routine claims. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items with no major projects or policy decisions listed.
- Oath of office for Alvin Yearout
- Approval of claims (dollar amounts not specified)
- Approval of December 16, 2024 meeting minutes
The Dewey Public Works Authority met on January 21, 2025, and approved the minutes from the December 16, 2024 meeting. Alvin Yearout was sworn in as trustee for ward one. The board approved claims unanimously with no discussion or public input. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved minutes from December 16, 2024 meeting
- Administered oath of office to Alvin Yearout as trustee ward one
- Approved claims (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Dewey Economic Development Authority
The Dewey Economic Development Authority will hold a workshop/discussion on the Façade Grant program. The board will also consider approval of meeting minutes from December 10, 2024. Other items are procedural, including call to order, pledge, and public comments.
- Façade Grant Workshop/Discussion — city manager to present
Dewey City Council Meetings
The Dewey City Council will hold a regular meeting to approve meeting minutes from December 16 and December 26, 2024, and to approve claims. The agenda includes citizen input and unscheduled appearances. No major ordinances or financial contracts are listed.
- Approval of minutes for December 16, 2024 regular meeting and December 26, 2024 special meeting
- Approval of claims
Dewey Public Works Authority Meetings
The Dewey Public Works Authority will hold a regular meeting immediately following the city council meeting. The agenda includes approval of minutes from December 16, 2024, and approval of claims. No specific substantive items such as contracts, rezonings, or ordinances are listed. This is a procedural meeting.
- Approval of minutes for December 16, 2024
- Approval of claims