Newkirk public meetings in 2025

Municipal Authority

The Newkirk Municipal Authority approved all items on the consent agenda except item 8, which was removed. Among the approvals were fund contributions, several invoices, a One Cent Sales Tax claim for First Street paving, and a $91,136.73 payment to Reed Environmental for the Lagoons Rehabilitation Project. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of the November 24, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved claim of $157,840.61 for services rendered in December 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved $17,000 contribution to the Water Improvement Fund for December 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 contribution to the Lift Station 2024 Fund for December 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved $156,165 One Cent Sales Tax claim to Evans & Associates for paving First Street (unanimous)
• Approved Reed Environmental Pay Application 1 for $91,136.73 for the Lagoons Rehabilitation Project (unanimous)
• Approved invoice 224179-8 from Myers Engineering for $6,540 engineering services (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:27 p.m. (unanimous)

City Commission

The commission approved two large grant appropriations—$662,872 from Indian Health Services and $2,285,000 from EPA CWISA—for the Sewer Lagoons Rehabilitation Project. It also approved funding for related engineering invoices and a $91,136.73 environmental pay application. Additional actions included appointing members to local boards, authorizing a $125,800 splash‑pad purchase for Lions Park, and approving water connections to two pocket parks. A proposed amendment to the firefighter residency ordinance was tabled because the fire chief was absent.

• Approved $662,872 Grant Fund appropriation from Indian Health Services for Sewer Lagoons Rehabilitation Project (2-0)
• Approved $2,285,000 Grant Fund appropriation from EPA CWISA via Indian Health Services for Sewer Lagoons Rehabilitation Project (2-0)
• Approved $91,136.73 Reed Environmental Pay Application using IHS/EPA grant funds for Lagoons Rehabilitation Project (2-0)
• Approved $6,540 invoice 224179-8 from Myers Engineering for engineering services for the Lagoons Rehabilitation Project (2-0)
• Approved $6,075 invoice 224179-9 from Myers Engineering for engineering services for the Lagoons Rehabilitation Project (2-0)
• Approved appointment of Derek Payne and Debbie Johnstone to the Park and Recreation and Cemetery Boards, terms to July 31, 2028 (2-0)
• Approved appointment of Krystal Newman to the Board of Adjustments and Fair Housing Boards, term to July 31, 2028 (2-0)
• Approved ordering a splash pad from Power Play for Lions Park, estimated $125,800 (2-0)

City Commission

The Newkirk City Commission will consider entering an executive session to discuss employment actions involving the City Manager. They will also consider reconvening the meeting as an open session. Finally, they will act on any decisions regarding the City Manager's employment status.

• Consider entering executive session to discuss City Manager employment, hiring, appointment, promotion, demotion, disciplining or resignation
• Consider reconvening the meeting into an open session
• Consider and act on the City Manager's employment, hiring, appointment, promotion, demotion, disciplining or resignation

Commissioners Anderson and Bagg voted to enter executive session to discuss the City Manager's employment, and the motion carried unanimously. They then voted to reconvene the meeting as an open session, which also carried unanimously. No action was taken on the City Manager employment matter, and the meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Entered executive session to discuss City Manager employment – motion carried (Ayes: Anderson, Bagg; Nays: none)
• Reconvened into open meeting – motion carried (Ayes: Anderson, Bagg; Nays: none)
• Considered City Manager employment matters – no action taken
• Adjourned meeting – motion carried (Ayes: Anderson, Bagg; Nays: none)

City Commission

The Newkirk City Commission will consider routine consent‑agenda items, including approval of the November 24 meeting minutes, a $500 private donation to the Senior Citizen Cash Fund, and $574.46 of fund claims. Commissioners will review several reports and an ordinance adding a public‑nuisance provision (Ordinance No. 2025‑7). The board will also vote on a $6,091.16 estimate to repair Well #3 on River Road and discuss a $200 Christmas bonus for city employees.

• Approve minutes of the November 24, 2025 regular meeting
• Approve $500 private donation to the Senior Citizen Cash Fund for an ODOT employee appreciation meal
• Approve $574.46 Senior Citizens Cash Fund claims (purchase orders #29495 and #29548)
• Approve $6,091.16 estimate to repair Well #3 located on River Road
• Consider Ordinance No. 2025‑7 adding a public‑nuisance section and declaring an emergency

The Newkirk City Commission approved the routine Consent Agenda and several reports without opposition. It adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑7 adding a public‑nuisance provision and authorized a $200 net Christmas bonus for all city employees. The commission also approved a $6,091.16 repair estimate for Well #3 on River Road and entered an executive session to discuss City Manager employment matters.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (minutes, senior fund appropriation, cash fund claims, municipal authority statement) – vote 3-0
• Approved City Manager’s Report – vote 3-0
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-7 adding public nuisance provisions – vote 3-0
• Approved $200 net Christmas bonus for all city employees – vote 3-0
• Approved $6,091.16 estimate to repair Well #3 on River Road – vote 3-0
• Approved entry into Executive Session to discuss City Manager employment matters – vote 3-0
• Approved reconvening into Open Meeting – vote 3-0
• Adjourned meeting at 7:40 p.m. – vote 3-0

City Commission

The Newkirk City Commission will meet in a special work session. Commissioners will consider entering an executive session to discuss possible employment actions involving the City Manager, including hiring, promotion, demotion, discipline, or resignation. They will also consider whether to reconvene the meeting as an open session. The meeting will end with adjournment.

• Consider entering Executive Session to discuss City Manager employment actions (hiring, promotion, demotion, discipline, resignation)
• Consider reconvening the meeting as an Open Meeting
• Adjournment

The commission entered an executive session at 4:31 p.m. to discuss employment actions concerning the City Manager, after a motion by Commissioner Anderson and a second by Commissioner Bagg passed unanimously. The session reconvened as an open meeting at 5:21 p.m., but no action was taken on the City Manager issue. The meeting was then adjourned at 5:21 p.m.

• Entered Executive Session to discuss City Manager employment matters (motion carried 3-0)
• Re‑convened into Open Meeting (motion carried 3-0)
• No action taken on City Manager employment, hiring, appointment, promotion, demotion, disciplining, or resignation
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried 3-0)

Municipal Authority

The board approved the October meeting minutes and several financial resolutions, including a $179,542.35 service claim, $17,000 for the Water Improvement Fund, $2,000 for the Lift Station 2024 Fund, a $17,044.09 water‑improvement payment, and a $59,250 one‑cent sales‑tax claim for the Plum Street waterline. An invoice for $6,540 engineering services for the Lagoons Rehabilitation Project was tabled pending fund availability. The meeting was adjourned at 7:16 p.m.

• Approved October 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $179,542.35 service claim (unanimous)
• Approved $17,000 Water Improvement Fund contribution (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 Lift Station 2024 Fund contribution (unanimous)
• Approved $17,044.09 Water Improvement Payment Fund claim (unanimous)
• Approved $59,250 one‑cent sales‑tax claim to J&S Construction for Plum Street waterline (unanimous)
• Tabled $6,540 Myers Engineering invoice for Lagoons Rehabilitation Project (pending funds)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:16 p.m. (unanimous)

City Commission

The Newkirk City Commission will vote on a series of financial approvals, including a claim of $179,665.95 to the Municipal Authority and several grant appropriations. The body will also consider appointments to the Board of Adjustments, Fair Housing Board, and Police Pension Board. A sample ordinance from Sand Springs (No. 1409) will be reviewed, and the City Manager's employment matters will be discussed in executive session.

• Approve $179,665.95 claim to Newkirk Municipal Authority for services rendered in November 2025
• Approve $90,078.71 grant from Northern Oklahoma Development Authority for Plum Waterline construction (REAP Contract #KA25-2)
• Approve $1,259.25 grant from Oklahoma Water Resource Board for Sewer Lagoon Rehabilitation Project
• Appoint Carol Purdy and Brandon Weant to the Board of Adjustments and Fair Housing Board for three‑year terms
• Review sample ordinance No. 1409 from Sand Springs regarding public peace, morals, and welfare

The commission approved the consent agenda covering routine financial claims and appropriations. It also approved the City Manager’s report, the November grant report, and the fund summary report. Appointments were confirmed for a new public librarian, two board members, and two police pension board members, and the commission entered and later reconvened from Executive Session. All motions carried with votes from Anderson, Bagg and Johnson.

• Approved consent agenda items #4‑#16 (routine financial claims) – motion carried (Anderson, Bagg, Johnson)
• Approved City Manager’s Report for November 24, 2025 – motion carried (Anderson, Bagg, Johnson)
• Approved November 2025 Grant Report – motion carried (Anderson, Bagg, Johnson)
• Approved Fund Summary Report for month ending Nov 30, 2025 – motion carried (Anderson, Bagg, Johnson)
• Approved appointment of Amy Lewellen as Newkirk Public Librarian effective Nov 12, 2025 – motion carried (Anderson, Bagg, Johnson)
• Approved revised Open Records Request Form in compliance with 51 O.S. §24A.5(7) – motion carried (Anderson, Bagg, Johnson)
• Approved appointment of Carol Purdy and Brandon Weant to Board of Adjustments and Fair Housing Board (3‑year terms) – motion carried (Anderson, Bagg, Johnson)
• Approved appointment of Jordan Farmer and David DeBoard to Police Pension Board – motion carried (Anderson, Bagg, Johnson)

City Commission

The Newkirk City Commission will vote on the fire‑fighter union contract for fiscal year 2025‑2026. It will also approve several grant fund claims for the Plum Street Waterline Project and a special tax claim. Additional items include authorizing bids for tree removal at Lions Park and designating the City Clerk as the authorized agent for the Oklahoma Municipal Retirement Fund.

• Approve $2,548.32 grant to Myers Engineering and $87,530.39 grant to J&S Construction and Demolition, LLC for the Plum Street Waterline Project
• Approve $31,693.75 Special Tax Infrastructure Fund claim to J&S Construction and Demolition, LLC for the Plum Street Waterline Project
• Approve $59,250.00 One Cent Sales Tax claim to J&S Construction and Demolition, LLC for the Plum Street Waterline Project
• Authorize interim city manager to request bids for tree removal at Lions Park
• Consider contract with IAFF Local 4441 for the 2025‑2026 fiscal year

The commission approved the Consent Agenda and several grant fund claims related to the Plum Street Waterline project, including payments to Myers Engineering and J&S Construction. It also authorized the interim city manager to request bids for tree removal at Lions Park and designated City Clerk Sarah Lockwood as the authorized agent for the Oklahoma Municipal Retirement Fund. No action was taken on the IAFF Local 4441 contract, and the meeting was adjourned at 8:26 p.m.

• Approved Consent Agenda (3-0)
• Approved grant fund claims for Plum Street Waterline ($2,548.32 to Myers Engineering; $87,530.39 to J&S Construction) (3-0)
• Approved Special Tax Infrastructure Fund claim $31,693.75 to J&S Construction (3-0)
• Approved One Cent Sales Tax claim $59,250.00 to J&S Construction (3-0)
• Authorized interim manager to request bids for tree removal at Lions Park (3-0)
• Designated City Clerk Sarah Lockwood as authorized agent for Oklahoma Municipal Retirement Fund (3-0)
• No action taken on IAFF Local 4441 contract for 2025-2026 (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:26 p.m. (3-0)

City Commission

The Newkirk City Commission will consider entering an executive session to discuss possible employment actions involving the City Manager, such as hiring, promotion, demotion, discipline, or resignation. They will also decide whether to reconvene the meeting in open session. Finally, the commission will vote on any recommended actions regarding the City Manager’s employment.

• Consider entering Executive Session to discuss City Manager employment actions
• Consider reconvening the meeting into Open Session
• Vote on employment, hiring, appointment, promotion, demotion, disciplining, or resignation of the City Manager

City Commission

The commission unanimously approved the consent agenda, which covered routine payments for the General Fund, Water Improvement Fund, Lift Station Fund, and several special funds. It also adopted Resolution 2025‑4 setting the municipal election for April 7 2026 and a possible runoff on June 16 2026. Additional approvals included the American Telephone proposal, a waterline construction payment, and engineering invoices.

• Approved consent agenda covering routine fund payments (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑5 declaring PSC Fans surplus and offering sealed bids (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑4 setting municipal election April 7 2026 and runoff June 16 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved American Telephone proposal $1,850 to replace AT&T lines with Ooma Air Dial at five locations (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Application #2 from J&S Construction $178,474.14 for Plum Street Waterline construction (unanimous)
• Approved Myers Engineering invoice 224160‑10 $2,548.32 for NODA REAP grant services (unanimous)
• Approved Plum Street Waterline project as complete for NODA REAP grant and authorized mayor to sign close‑out form (unanimous)
• Approved Myers Engineering invoice 224179‑7 $8,190 for Lagoons Rehabilitation Project engineering services (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several grant appropriations for water infrastructure and review monthly financial reports. The body is also scheduled to hold executive sessions regarding the employment of the City Manager and City Treasurer.

• Appropriations for Lagoons Rehabilitation Project: $5,036.37 and $2,998.63 from Oklahoma Water Resources Board
• Appropriations for Plum Waterline: $25,000.00 from Newkirk Public Schools and $15,442.02 from Northern Oklahoma Development Authority
• Reimbursement of $57,329.72 from Indian Health Service for 6" Street Lift Station Project
• Payment of $36,167.86 to J&S Construction and $4,274.16 to Myers Engineering for Plum Water Line
• Executive sessions regarding the employment of the City Manager and City Treasurer

City Commission

The Newkirk Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to consider and act on a succession plan for the City Manager.

• Plan of succession for the City Manager

The commission discussed a succession plan for the City Manager but took no immediate action. They agreed to hold an executive session at the regular meeting on October 13 to review qualified candidates and determine next steps. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made, seconded and passed.

• Agreed to hold executive session on Oct 13 to review City Manager candidates (no vote recorded)
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous)

Municipal Authority

The Newkirk Municipal Authority is meeting to approve several financial claims and fund transfers for September 2025. The body will also review an August 2025 operating statement for the Oklahoma Water Resources Board.

• Claim for services rendered in September 2025 for $219,106.77
• Water Improvement Fund submission of $18,000.00
• Lift Station 2024 Fund submission of $2,000.00
• Water Improvement Payment Fund claims for $17,044.09 (2015 Revenue Series)
• August 2025 operating statement for the Oklahoma Water Resources Board

City Commission

The Newkirk City Commission will approve routine claims on the consent agenda and will consider several new business items. Major items include multiple contracts and payments for the Plum Street Waterline project and engineering services for the Lagoons Rehabilitation Project. An executive session will be held to discuss employment actions concerning the City Manager.

• Approve a $219,106.77 claim to the Newkirk Municipal Authority for services rendered in September 2025.
• Approve $18,000 to the Water Improvement Payment Fund for September 2025.
• Consider and act on Plum Street Waterline contracts: invoice $4,274.16, pay application $36,167.86, REAP reimbursement $15,442.02, and Change Order $19,430.00.
• Consider and act on Lagoons Rehabilitation Project engineering invoice $8,025.00 and CWSRF disbursements $5,036.37 and $2,988.63.
• Enter executive session to discuss employment actions (hiring, promotion, demotion, disciplining, resignation) of the City Manager.

The Newkirk City Commission approved the resignation of City Manager Ryan Smykil, effective October 17. It also approved multiple financial items, including invoices and fund disbursements for waterline and lagoon projects. The commission entered and later reconvened from an executive session to discuss the manager's employment matters. All motions carried unanimously.

• Accepted resignation of City Manager Ryan Smykil, effective Oct. 17 (3-0)
• Approved invoice $4,274.16 to Myers Engineering for Plum Street Waterline (3-0)
• Approved Pay Application $36,167.86 to J&S Construction for Plum Street Waterline (3-0)
• Approved REAP Reimbursement $15,442.02 for contract KA25-2, Plum Street Waterline (3-0)
• Approved Change Order $19,430.00 for contract KA25-2, Plum Street Waterline (3-0)
• Approved invoice $8,025.00 to Myers Engineering for Lagoons Rehabilitation Project (3-0)
• Approved CWSRF Disbursement $5,036.37 for Project ORF-24-0040-CW, Lagoons Rehabilitation (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda items, including various fund claims and payments (3-0)

City Commission

The commission adopted the consent agenda, approving several appropriations totaling $25,? (including $14,250 to the Grant Fund and $10,174.78 to the Rural Fire Fund). It also approved the City Manager’s, Treasurer’s, Clerk’s and revenue/expenditure reports, and the police, fire, ambulance and public‑works reports. The board approved area 2 of the Evans & Associates street‑repair quote for $79,750 and rescinded paragraph 8(d) of the Reed Environmental addendum. The operating statement to the Oklahoma Water Resources Board was also approved.

• Approved consent agenda appropriations (e.g., $14,250 Grant Fund, $10,174.78 Rural Fire Fund) – Ayes: Anderson, Bagg, Johnson; Nays: None
• Approved City Manager, Treasurer, Clerk and revenue/expenditure comparison reports – Ayes: Anderson, Bagg, Johnson; Nays: None
• Approved police, fire, ambulance and public works reports – Ayes: Anderson, Bagg, Johnson; Nays: None
• Approved area 2 street‑repair contract from Evans & Associates for $79,750 – Ayes: Anderson, Bagg, Johnson; Nays: None
• Rescinded paragraph 8(d) of the addendum to the Reed Environmental agreement – Ayes: Anderson, Bagg, Johnson; Nays: None
• Approved operating statement from Newkirk Municipal Authority to Oklahoma Water Resources Board – Ayes: Anderson, Bagg, Johnson; Nays: None

Municipal Authority

The Newkirk Municipal Authority will vote on several financial claims and fund allocations for August 2025. The body will also review an operating statement for the Oklahoma Water Resources Board from July 2025.

• Claim for services rendered in August 2025 for $232,753.22
• Water Improvement Fund submission of $18,000.00
• Lift Station 2024 Fund submission of $2,000.00
• Water Improvement Payment Fund claims for $17,241.19 (2015 Revenue Series)

The board approved the July 28, 2025 meeting minutes and several financial items on the consent agenda, including a $232,753.22 service claim and payments to water and lift‑station funds. It also approved the operating statement for the Oklahoma Water Resources Board for July 2025. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved July 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $232,753.22 claim for services rendered in August 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved $18,000.00 Water Improvement Fund payment for August 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000.00 Lift Station 2024 Fund payment for August 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved $17,241.19 Water Improvement Payment Fund claim (2015 Revenue Series) (unanimous)
• Approved operating statement for Oklahoma Water Resources Board for July 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:57 p.m. (unanimous)

City Commission

The Newkirk City Commission approved the consent agenda items, including several fund claims and payments. It adopted Ordinance 2025‑4 regulating golf carts with amendments, passing 2‑1. The commission also approved contracts for the Plum Waterline project and the Lagoons Rehabilitation project, along with related engineering invoices.

• Approved consent agenda items #4‑13 (minutes, fund claims, payments) – motion carried 3‑0
• Approved City Manager’s Report – motion carried 3‑0
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑4 regulating golf carts, with seatbelt and daylight‑hour amendments – motion carried 2‑1 (Johnson nay)
• Approved Notice of Award, Notice to Proceed, and Agreement with J&S Construction for Plum Waterline Project (NODA REAP #KA25‑2) – motion carried 3‑0
• Approved Notice to Proceed and Agreement with Reed Environmental for Lagoons Rehabilitation Project – motion carried 3‑0
• Approved Evans & Associates quote sections 3 & 4 for street repairs totaling $71,275.00 – motion carried 3‑0
• Approved Myers Engineering invoice 224160‑8 for $1,649.16 (Plum Street Waterline) – motion carried 3‑0
• Approved Myers Engineering invoice 224179‑5 for $14,250.00 (Lagoons Rehabilitation) – motion carried 3‑0

City Commission

The commission entered an executive session to discuss the City Manager's employment, hiring, and related matters. They later reconvened the meeting in open session and directed the City Manager to schedule another executive session for September 22, 2025. No changes to utility rates were made, but the commission agreed to pursue rate studies.

• Entered executive session on City Manager employment matters (motion carried, 3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Re‑convened into open meeting at 7:56 p.m. (motion carried, 3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Mayor directed scheduling of an executive session for Sep 22, 2025 (no immediate action taken)
• Agreed to conduct utility rate studies; no rate changes implemented (no action taken)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:57 p.m. (motion carried)

City Commission

The City Commission will vote on an ordinance establishing regulations and permit requirements for golf carts on city streets. The body is also considering a budget modification for fiscal year 2024-2025 and discussing electric and water rates.

• Ordinance 2025-4: Regulations, permits, and penalties for golf carts on city streets
• Resolution 2025-3: Budget modification for fiscal year 2024-2025
• Appropriation of $8,400.00 from Oklahoma Water Resources Board for Lagoons Rehabilitation Project engineering
• Proposed rescinding of a resolution to return $10,000.00 from the Lift Station 2024 Fund to the Newkirk Municipal Authority
• Discussion of City of Newkirk electric and water rates

The commission unanimously approved the consent agenda, including the July 25 minutes and several fund appropriations and payments. It also approved Resolution 2025‑3, modifying the FY 2024‑2025 budget. The July 28 resolution allocating $10,000 to the Lift Station 2024 Fund was rescinded, and the operating statement and wind‑tag confirmation for the Municipal Authority were approved. All other routine reports were accepted without dissent.

• Approved minutes of July 25, 2025 meeting (consent agenda)
• Approved $8,400 Grant Fund appropriation for Lagoons Rehabilitation project (consent agenda)
• Approved $9,428.78 payment to Myers Engineering and $447.70 to EM3 Networks and $283.14 to Amazon (consent agenda)
• Approved $757.16 Senior Citizens Cash Fund claim (consent agenda)
• Approved FY 2024‑2025 budget modification (Resolution 2025‑3)
• Rescinded July 28, 2025 resolution allocating $10,000 to Lift Station 2024 Fund
• Approved operating statement to Oklahoma Water Resources Board for July 2025
• Approved Wind Tag Confirmation form for Apr 1‑Jun 30 2025

Municipal Authority

The trustees approved the minutes from the June 23, 2025 meeting. They approved a $202,403.82 claim for July services and authorized contributions of $18,000 to the Water Improvement Fund and $10,000 to the Lift Station 2024 Fund. The July Water Improvement Payment Fund claim of $17,241.19 was also approved, as was the operating statement for the Oklahoma Water Resources Board for June 2025.

• Approved minutes of June 23, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved claim submission of $202,403.82 for July 2025 services (unanimous)
• Approved $18,000 contribution to Water Improvement Fund for July 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 contribution to Lift Station 2024 Fund for July 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $17,241.19 from 2015 Revenue Series Water Improvement Fund (unanimous)
• Approved operating statement for Oklahoma Water Resources Board for June 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:21 p.m. (unanimous)

City Commission

The Newkirk City Commission approved an assignment and assumption agreement with NOK Foods, LLC and Harp’s Food Stores for a retail sales and service enhancement incentive program. It also approved a series of payments and invoices totaling over $30,000 for waterline, lagoon, and utility projects, as well as a $16,250 purchase of a substation regulator. All items were adopted unanimously.

• Approved assignment and assumption agreement with NOK Foods, LLC and Harp’s Food Stores (3-0)
• Approved $16,250 purchase of a regulator from Sunbelt Solomon (3-0)
• Approved filing of Quiet Claim suit for cemetery title spaces at $1,500 cost (3-0)
• Approved $2,099.16 invoice to Myers Engineering for Plum Street Waterline services (3-0)
• Approved REAP Reimbursement Form No. 7 for $2,099.16 for Plum Street Waterline (3-0)
• Approved $8,400 invoice to Myers Engineering for Lagoons Rehabilitation Project (3-0)
• Approved CWSRF Disbursement Form #20 for $8,400 for Lagoons Rehabilitation Project (3-0)
• Approved Authority Having Jurisdiction Form from Oklahoma Fire Marshal (3-0)

City Commission

The Newkirk City Commission approved the consent agenda and multiple routine reports. It also approved a non‑exclusive roadway easement, rezoned a property for a daycare, and adopted three emergency ordinances updating the Property Maintenance Code. The commission awarded the Lagoons Rehabilitation Project to Reed Environmental, approved a $884,775 change order, and authorized several contracts and agreements for the 2025‑2026 fiscal year.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, fund claims, senior citizens fund) (Anderson, Bagg, Johnson)
• Approved non‑exclusive roadway easement for access road behind Apple Market (Anderson, Bagg, Johnson)
• Approved rezoning of 329 N. Cedar from R‑1 to R‑2 for daycare use (Anderson, Bagg, Johnson)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑4 adopting 2018 International Property Maintenance Code (Anderson, Bagg, Johnson)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑5 amending Chapter N‑9 with local modifications (Anderson, Bagg, Johnson)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑6 establishing enforcement procedures and fee schedule (Anderson, Bagg, Johnson)
• Awarded Lagoons Rehabilitation Project to Reed Environmental (Anderson, Bagg, Johnson)
• Approved Change Order #1 reducing project amount by $884,775 (Anderson, Bagg, Johnson)

City Commission

Commissioner Anderson moved to adjourn, Mayor Johnson seconded, and the motion passed. No other actions or decisions were taken during the work session.

• Motion to adjourn meeting passed

Municipal Authority

The Newkirk Municipal Authority approved the consent agenda items, including the May 27, 2025 meeting minutes and four financial resolutions totaling $211,743.69. The board also approved the operating statement for the Oklahoma Water Resources Board for April 2025. All motions carried unanimously and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved minutes of May 27, 2025 meeting (3‑0)
• Approved claim submission of $166,502.50 for June 2025 services (3‑0)
• Approved $18,000.00 Water Improvement Fund contribution for June 2025 (3‑0)
• Approved $10,000.00 Lift Station 2024 Fund contribution for June 2025 (3‑0)
• Approved $17,241.19 Water Improvement Payment Fund claim (3‑0)
• Approved operating statement for Oklahoma Water Resources Board for April 2025 (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:05 p.m. (3‑0)

City Commission

The commission approved the consent agenda and a series of fund claims, including a $332,367.53 General Fund payment. It awarded the NODA REAP Grant Plum Street Waterline project to J&S Construction for $195,212.00 and approved related invoices and reimbursements. Additional actions included accepting an online utility payment proposal, confirming senior‑citizens board appointments, and scheduling a work session to develop a city‑manager evaluation tool.

• Approved consent agenda (3-0)
• Approved June 2025 General Fund claims $332,367.53 (3-0)
• Awarded J&S Construction bid $195,212.00 for Plum Street Waterline (3-0)
• Approved Invoice 224160-6 $1,274.16 for Plum Street Waterline (3-0)
• Approved REAP Reimbursement Form No. 6 $1,274.16 for Plum Street Waterline (3-0)
• Accepted Xpress Bill Pay proposal with city absorbing transaction fees (3-0)
• Approved Wind Energy Tag Confirmation form (3-0)
• Reappointed senior‑citizens board members Bernita Wathor, Pam Pitts & Charlotte Sutton (3-0)

City Commission

The commission unanimously approved the consent agenda items, including minutes from May meetings, two small appropriations to the Public Safety Center Fund, and a senior citizens cash fund payment. It also approved the FY 2025‑2026 operating budgets for the General Fund, Municipal Authority and Special Cash Funds totaling $8,801,551, as well as a grant application for Phase II of the Brownfields assessment at 127 N Main St and the Municipal Authority’s operating statement to the Oklahoma Water Resources Board. All motions passed with three ayes and no nays.

• Approved minutes of the May 27, 2025 regular meeting (3-0)
• Approved minutes of the May 29, 2025 special meeting (3-0)
• Approved $64.50 appropriation to the Public Safety Center Fund (3-0)
• Approved $38.25 appropriation to the Public Safety Center Fund (3-0)
• Approved $1,534.33 Senior Citizens Cash Fund payment (3-0)
• Approved FY 2025‑2026 operating budgets totaling $8,801,551 (3-0)
• Approved grant application for Phase II Brownfields assessment at 127 N Main St (3-0)
• Approved Municipal Authority operating statement to the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (3-0)

City Commission

The City Manager presented the FY 2025‑2026 budget totaling $8,801,551, with debt services of $267,899 and other fund allocations. No action was taken on the budget after public discussion. Commissioners then voted to adjourn the meeting at 6:00 p.m.

• Adjourned meeting at 6:00 p.m. (motion passed)

City Commission

The commission discussed the proposed FY 2025/2026 city budget but took no action on it. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Commissioner Bagg, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and was approved. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:25 p.m.

• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Municipal Authority

The board approved the consent agenda, which included adopting the April 28 minutes and authorizing several payments and claims: a $176,425.58 service claim, $18,000 to the Water Improvement Fund, $10,000 to the Lift Station 2024 Fund, and a $17,241.19 Water Improvement Payment Fund claim. The trustees also approved the operating statement for the Oklahoma Water Resources Board for April 2025. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved minutes of April 28, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved claim submission of $176,425.58 for May 2025 services (unanimous)
• Approved $18,000 to Water Improvement Fund for May 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 to Lift Station 2024 Fund for May 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved $17,241.19 Water Improvement Payment Fund claim (unanimous)
• Approved operating statement for Oklahoma Water Resources Board for April 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:54 p.m. (unanimous)

City Commission

The commission approved the consent agenda, which included the May 2025 General Fund claims totaling $379,866.35. It also approved several invoices and a purchase: Plum Street Waterline ($6,370.79), Lagoons Project ($18,637.50), and a LifePak for EMS ($17,546.00). The board entered an executive session to discuss the City Manager’s employment and later reconvened to open meeting. All motions passed unanimously with votes from Anderson, Bagg, and Johnson.

• Approved consent agenda (Ayes: Anderson, Bagg, Johnson; Nays: None)
• Approved May 2025 General Fund claims $379,866.35 (Ayes: Anderson, Bagg, Johnson; Nays: None)
• Approved Invoice 224160-5 for Plum Street Waterline $6,370.79 (Ayes: Anderson, Bagg, Johnson; Nays: None)
• Approved REAP Reimbursement Form No. 5 for Plum Street Waterline $6,370.79 (Ayes: Anderson, Bagg, Johnson; Nays: None)
• Approved Invoice 224179-2 for Lagoons Project $18,637.50 (Ayes: Anderson, Bagg, Johnson; Nays: None)
• Approved quote from Cardio Partners for LifePak $17,546.00 (Ayes: Anderson, Bagg, Johnson; Nays: None)
• Entered executive session to discuss City Manager employment (Ayes: Anderson, Bagg, Johnson; Nays: None)
• Reconvened into open meeting (Ayes: Anderson, Bagg, Johnson; Nays: None)

City Commission

The commission unanimously approved several routine reports and the consent agenda items. It also approved a bill of sale to AT&T for 141 utility poles at $1 each, and adopted Ordinance 2025-3 changing the traffic bond schedule and declaring an emergency. Additionally, the city approved a lease with Chisolm Broadband for space on the water tower at 400 S. Elm Street and the municipal authority’s operating statement for April 2025.

• Approved minutes of the April 28, 2025 meeting (Anderson, Bagg, Johnson Ayes; none Nays)
• Approved Senior Citizens Cash Fund payment of $2,063.34 (Anderson, Bagg, Johnson Ayes; none Nays)
• Approved City Manager’s Report for May 12, 2025 (Anderson, Bagg, Johnson Ayes; none Nays)
• Approved April 2025 City Treasurer’s FY 2024-2025 Report (Anderson, Bagg, Johnson Ayes; none Nays)
• Approved Bill of Sale to AT&T for 141 wooden utility poles at $1 each (Anderson, Bagg, Johnson Ayes; none Nays)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-3 amending traffic bond schedule and declaring emergency (Anderson, Bagg, Johnson Ayes; none Nays)
• Approved lease agreement with Chisolm Broadband for space on the water tower at 400 S. Elm Street (Anderson, Bagg, Johnson Ayes; none Nays)
• Approved operating statement from Newkirk Municipal Authority to Oklahoma Water Resources Board for April 2025 (Anderson, Bagg, Johnson Ayes; none Nays)

City Commission

The Newkirk City Commission held a work session to discuss the FY 2025/26 budget with department heads. Representatives from police, electrical, water, sewer, street, service, park, cemetery, ambulance, fire, and municipal court presented their budget proposals. No formal actions or approvals were taken on any budget items. The meeting was adjourned after a motion to adjourn was passed.

• Adjournment motion approved

Municipal Authority

The Newkirk Municipal Authority approved the minutes from the March 24, 2025 meeting and five financial resolutions covering service claims, water improvement, lift station funding, and a water improvement payment claim. The board also approved the operating statement for the Oklahoma Water Resources Board for March 2025. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes of March 24, 2025 meeting (3-0)
• Approved claim submission of $161,953.27 for services rendered (3-0)
• Approved $18,000.00 contribution to Water Improvement Fund (3-0)
• Approved $10,000.00 contribution to Lift Station 2024 Fund (3-0)
• Approved $17,241.19 Water Improvement Payment Fund claim (3-0)
• Approved operating statement for Oklahoma Water Resources Board for March 2025 (3-0)

City Commission

The Commission adopted the consent agenda, which included approval of the April 14 meeting minutes, several municipal claims, and multiple special fund payments. Commissioners reappointed Joe Anderson as Vice Mayor and approved an agreement with Todd Robinson regarding a private sewer line in Block 24 of East Newkirk. They also set dates for FY 2025‑2026 budget work sessions (May 12 and May 28) and a public hearing on June 9. Additional approvals were made for engineering invoices and the retention of two incumbents on the Oklahoma Municipal Assurance Group.

• Approved consent agenda items including minutes, claims, and fund payments (Ayes: Anderson, Bagg, Johnson; Nays: None)
• Reappointed Commissioner Joe Anderson as Vice Mayor (Ayes: Anderson, Bagg, Johnson; Nays: None)
• Approved agreement with Todd Robinson for private sewer line responsibility in Block 24 East Newkirk (Ayes: Anderson, Bagg, Johnson; Nays: None)
• Scheduled FY 2025‑2026 budget work sessions for May 12 and May 28 and public hearing for June 9 (Ayes: Anderson, Bagg, Johnson; Nays: None)
• Approved Invoice 224160-4 from Myers Engineering for $3,057.99 for Plum Street Waterline (Ayes: Anderson, Bagg, Johnson; Nays: None)
• Approved REAP Reimbursement Form No. 4 for $3,057.99 for contract KA25-2, Plum Street Waterline (Ayes: Anderson, Bagg, Johnson; Nays: None)
• Approved Invoice 224179-1 from Myers Engineering for $7,612.50 for Lagoons Project (Ayes: Anderson, Bagg, Johnson; Nays: None)
• Retained both incumbents as nominees for Oklahoma Municipal Assurance Group (Ayes: Anderson, Bagg, Johnson; Nays: None)

City Commission

The Newkirk City Commission unanimously approved the consent agenda items, which included several fund appropriations. It also approved the rezoning of 300 S. Main St. from residential to commercial, a grant submission for a fire brush truck, and multiple infrastructure purchases and repairs. All motions carried with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved consent agenda items, including $133,479.39 insurance fund appropriation (3-0)
• Approved rezoning of 300 S. Main St. from R‑1 to C‑3 (3-0)
• Approved submission of grant to Oklahoma Dept. of Agriculture, Food & Forestry for a brush truck and skid unit (3-0)
• Approved Oklahoma Tank & Tower bid of $44,628.61 for water tower infrastructure repair (3-0)
• Approved purchase of ambulance and supplies: $30,000 ambulance, $66,098.12 power system, $7,500 medical supplies (3-0)
• Approved Core & Main quote of $15,879.88 to repair/replace four fire hydrants (3-0)
• Approved operating statement from Newkirk Municipal Authority to Oklahoma Water Resources Board for March 2025 (3-0)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the October 24, 2024 meeting minutes. It voted to recommend rezoning the property at 300 S. Main St. from R‑1 to C‑3. The board decided to review the commercial zoning ordinances before the July meeting. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved October 24, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended rezoning of 300 S. Main St. from R‑1 to C‑3 (unanimous)
• Decided to review commercial zoning ordinances before next meeting (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting (procedural)

Municipal Authority

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the February 24, 2025 meeting. They also approved several financial resolutions, including a $181,531.48 service claim, $18,000 for the Water Improvement Fund, $10,000 for the Lift Station Fund, and a $17,241.19 water improvement payment claim. The operating statement for the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (January 2025) was approved. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of February 24, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved claim for services rendered: $181,531.48 (unanimous)
• Approved $18,000 to Water Improvement Fund for March 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 to Lift Station 2024 Fund for March 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved $17,241.19 Water Improvement Payment Fund claim (unanimous)
• Approved operating statement for Oklahoma Water Resources Board (January 2025) (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:55 p.m. (unanimous)

City Commission

The commission approved the consent agenda and related fund payments, including the General Fund claim of $353,130.75 and several special fund disbursements. It also approved invoices for the Plum Street Waterline ($4,307.47) and road maintenance ($19,750.00). The board declined the Government Fleet Sales quote for police vehicles and accepted the electric rate comparison report. All actions passed with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved consent agenda (3-0)
• Approved March 2025 General Fund claim of $353,130.75 (3-0)
• Approved Invoice 224160-3 from Myers Engineering $4,307.47 (3-0)
• Approved Invoice 10002997 from Evans & Associates $19,750.00 (3-0)
• Declined police vehicle purchase quote (3-0)
• Accepted electric rate comparisons report (3-0)
• Approved City Manager’s Report (3-0)
• Approved Fund Summary Report for March 31, 2025 (3-0)