Purcell public meetings in 2025

Cemetery

The Purcell Cemetery Board will review financial and sexton reports. The board will discuss the resignation of Chairman DeDe Page and potential changes to or the dissolution of the Cemetery Advisory Board.

• Resignation of Chairman DeDe Page from the Cemetery Advisory Board
• Possible dissolution of the Cemetery Advisory Board
• Approval of September 17, 2025, minutes

Fire Department

The Rural Fire Advisory Board will approve the September 9, 2025 board minutes. It will approve the scheduled dates for its 2026 regular meetings. The board will discuss remounting fire equipment on a new chassis. The board will discuss purchasing a new tanker/pumper.

• Approve September 9, 2025 board minutes
• Approve dates for 2026 regular board meetings
• Discussion on remounting fire equipment on a new chassis
• Discussion on purchasing a new tanker/pumper

Airport

The Purcell Airport Authority canceled its scheduled regular meeting for December 8, 2025, because a quorum was not reached. The notice was posted at Purcell City Hall.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of quorum
• Regular meeting scheduled for December 8, 2025, at 12:00 P.M.
• Notice posted at Purcell City Hall, 230 West Main Street

City Council

The City of Purcell will hold a special council meeting on December 8, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the community room of City Hall, 230 W. Main Street. The notice was posted on December 4, 2025 by City Clerk Andrea Millsap.

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on a Human Resources Service Agreement. The proposed contract covers HR, benefits, and payroll administration.

• Human Resources Service Agreement with Karsten Group, LLC with a monthly service cost of $8,750.00

Park Board

The Purcell Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet to discuss the Bike Trail Project and the potential renaming of the trail. The board will also consider selecting a new Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary for the 2026 calendar year.

• Selection of 2026 Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary
• Bike Trail Project discussion and possible action
• Possible renaming of the bike trail
• Signage updates for Purcell Lake Park
• Director's Budget Report presentation

Purcell Economic Development Authority

The Purcell Economic Development Authority will meet to approve claims totaling $3,026.56 and the November 3, 2025, meeting minutes. The meeting is scheduled for December 1, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the Police Service Building.

• Approval of claims in the amount of $3,026.56
• Approval of November 3, 2025, Meeting Minutes

City Council

The City Council will consider a new fee schedule for open records requests and an interlocal agreement for dispatch services. The body will also establish budget guidance for the 2026-2027 fiscal year and review personnel matters in executive session.

• Payment of claims totaling $725,349.24 (Council Expense Report) and $138,420.00 (Capital Improvement)
• Resolution No. 25-C09: Adopting a fee schedule for open records requests
• Resolution No. 25-C08: Interlocal agreement with McClain County 911 Trust Authority and McClain County for dispatch services
• Reappointment of Lori Cox to the Library Advisory Board
• Presentation by Adam Demorest on bike trail construction and enhancement programs

Public Works Authority

The Purcell Public Works Authority will meet to review financial claims and payroll. Trustees will discuss the purchase of a kiosk and conduct quarterly reviews of the interim city manager and treasurer in executive session.

• Purchase of a kiosk from AdComp Systems Group for $30,000.00
• Approval of claims in the amount of $953,989.26
• Approval of Golf Claims in the amount of $55,064.62
• Approval of estimated payroll in the amount of $295,000.00
• Quarterly review of the interim city manager and the treasurer

Park Board

The Purcell Parks & Recreation Advisory Board regular meeting scheduled for November 4, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. was canceled. No agenda items were considered or decided. The cancellation notice was posted at Purcell City Hall, 230 West Main Street, by City Clerk Andrea Millsap, and at the Multi‑Purpose Center, 1400 Chandler Rd, by Parks Director Clint Kennedy.

Purcell Economic Development Authority

The Purcell Economic Development Authority will hold its regular meeting on November 3, 2025. Trustees will vote on the consent agenda, which includes approving claims totaling $1,434.56 and the October 6, 2025 meeting minutes. Items may be removed from the consent agenda for separate discussion, and comments from trustees, the trust manager, and the trust attorney will be heard before adjournment.

• Approve claims in the amount of $1,434.56 (consent agenda)
• Approve October 6, 2025 meeting minutes (consent agenda)
• Consider and act on any items removed from the consent agenda

The Purcell Economic Development Authority approved claims totaling $1,434.56. It also approved the minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting. The consent agenda was adopted by a unanimous vote of all five trustees. No other actions were taken.

• Approved $1,434.56 claims (Yes: Wheat, Bruehl, Tate, Phillips, Fishburn)
• Approved October 6, 2025 meeting minutes (Yes: Wheat, Bruehl, Tate, Phillips, Fishburn)
• Approved consent agenda as written (unanimous)

City Council

The council will approve routine payments on the consent agenda and hear the Treasurer’s and City Manager’s reports. It will consider several actions including a fee schedule increase, a major land sale contract, a rezoning to Planned Unit Development, and an interlocal 911 dispatch agreement. Additional items involve adding and bidding on capital improvement projects such as Red Hill Remediation and North Green Avenue upgrades.

• Approve contract with Domino Food & Fuel for $1,250,000 to purchase 1500 N. Green Ave.
• Approve amended fee schedule with Smith-Roberts Land Services, increasing contract by $12,080 to $263,070 for I-35/SH-74 interchange project
• Approve Ordinance No. 25-12 rezoning part of Section Seven and Twelve, Township Five North, Range One West to PUD (housing) – Freedom Crossing development
• Approve Resolution No. 25-C08 to enter interlocal agreement with McClain County 911 Trust Authority for dispatch services
• Add Red Hill Remediation project to the city’s Capital Improvement Plan and approve it for bidding

The Purcell City Council approved the consent agenda and appointed two board members. It also approved fee schedule changes and a $1.25 million contract with Domino Food & Fuel. The council denied the proposed rezoning of the Freedom Crossing property to a Planned Unit Development. Several capital improvement items, including Red Hill Remediation, were added to the plan and put out for bid.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Appointed Elizabeth Baker to Parks & Recreation Advisory Board (5-0)
• Appointed Chelsea Semkoff to Cemetery Board (5-0)
• Approved $12,080 fee schedule amendment for I-35/SH-74 project (5-0)
• Approved $1,250,000 contract with Domino Food & Fuel for 1500 N. Green Ave (5-0)
• Denied rezoning of Freedom Crossing to PUD (4-1)
• Approved adding Red Hill Remediation to Capital Improvement Plan (5-0)
• Approved putting Red Hill Remediation project out for bid (5-0)

Public Works Authority

The Purcell Public Works Authority will meet to review routine financial approvals and receive quarterly reports. The body will consider claims, golf claims, and estimated payroll as part of a consent agenda.

• Approval of claims in the amount of $1,091,840.90
• Approval of payment of Golf Claims in the amount of $91,802.38
• Approval of estimated payroll in the amount of $295,000.00
• Presentation of Wadley’s EMS Quarterly Report
• Presentation of Purcell Municipal Hospital Quarterly Report

The Public Works Authority unanimously approved the items on the consent agenda, including $1,091,840.90 in claims, $91,802.38 in golf claims, a $295,000 payroll estimate, the October 2025 EFT payment packet, and the October 6, 2025 meeting minutes. The motion to approve the consent agenda was passed with a 5‑0 vote. No items were removed for discussion.

• Approved $1,091,840.90 claims (5-0)
• Approved $91,802.38 golf claims (5-0)
• Approved $295,000 estimated payroll (5-0)
• Approved October 2025 EFT payment packet (5-0)
• Approved October 6, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda as written (5-0)

Purcell Economic Development Authority

The Authority will hold its regular meeting on October 6, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the police service building. Trustees will vote on the consent agenda, which includes approval of $0.00 in claims and the September 2, 2025 meeting minutes. Any items removed from the consent agenda may be discussed and acted upon, followed by comments from trustees, the trust manager, and the trust attorney before adjournment.

• Approval of claims in the amount of $0.00
• Approval of September 2, 2025 meeting minutes

The Purcell Economic Development Authority met with a quorum and approved its consent agenda. The agenda included approval of $0.00 in claims and the September 2, 2025 meeting minutes. No items were removed for separate discussion, and the motion passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved $0.00 claims (part of consent agenda) (5-0)
• Approved September 2, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The council approved the consent agenda covering routine payments and several contracts, including an engagement letter with Crawford & Associates and the 2025‑2026 IAFF contract. It also adopted multiple resolutions on election notice, banking policies, and investment powers, and approved a service agreement with JTS Financial Contract Management LLC. Finally, the council authorized entering negotiations with Domino Food & Fuel for the former hospital site.

• Approved consent agenda (routine payments) (Yes: Wheat, Bruel, Tate, Phillips, Fishburn)
• Approved engagement letter with Crawford & Associates (Yes: Bruehl, Wheat, Tate, Phillips, Fishburn)
• Approved 2025‑2026 IAFF contract (Yes: Bruehl, Wheat, Tate, Phillips, Fishburn)
• Approved service agreement with JTS Financial Contract Management LLC (Yes: Wheat, Bruehl, Tate, Phillips, Fishburn)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-C05 notifying MCCLAIN County Election Board (Yes: Wheat, Tate, Bruehl, Phillips, Fishburn)
• Approved Joint Resolution 25-C06/25-P03 establishing investment and banking policies (Yes: Bruehl, Wheat, Tate, Phillips, Fishburn)
• Approved Joint Resolution 25-C07/25-P04 entering interlocal agreement for Oklahoma Cooperative Liquid Assets Security System (Yes: Wheat, Tate, Bruehl, Phillips, Fishburn)
• Approved motion to enter negotiations with Domino Food & Fuel for 1500 N. Green Ave. (Yes: Wheat, Tate, Bruehl, Phillips, Fishburn)

Public Works Authority

The Public Works Authority will meet to review routine claims and payroll. Trustees will discuss and potentially vote on resolutions regarding banking policies and an interlocal agreement for the Oklahoma Cooperative Liquid Assets Security System.

• Approval of claims totaling $903,495.19
• Approval of Golf Claims totaling $102,075.99
• Approval of estimated payroll of $295,000.00
• Joint Resolution No. 25-C06/25-P03 regarding investment and banking policies
• Joint Resolution No. 25-C07/25P04 regarding the Oklahoma Cooperative Liquid Assets Security System

The authority unanimously approved the routine consent agenda items, including expense claims and payroll. It also approved Joint Resolution No. 25-C06/25-P03 establishing investment and banking policies. Finally, it approved Joint Resolution No. 25-C07/25P04 creating an interlocal agreement for the Oklahoma Cooperative Liquid Assets Security System.

• Approved consent agenda items (expense claims $903,495.19 and $102,075.99, payroll $295,000, EFT payment packet, September minutes, 2026 holiday and meeting schedules)
• Approved Joint Resolution No. 25-C06/25-P03 establishing investment and banking policies (unanimous vote)
• Approved Joint Resolution No. 25-C07/25P04 establishing interlocal agreement for Oklahoma CLASS (unanimous vote)

Airport

The Purcell Airport Authority will consider approving the June 23, 2025 meeting minutes and the 2026 schedule of meetings. The board will hear a report from the Airport Manager. Members will discuss the current status of the Airport Authority Trust and review proposed updates to the Authority's rules and regulations. The meeting will conclude with member and staff comments before adjournment.

• Approve June 23, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Approve 2026 Purcell Airport Authority schedule of meetings
• Presentation of the Airport Manager report
• Discussion of the Purcell Airport Authority Trust status
• Discussion of updates to Airport Authority rules and regulations

Cemetery

The Purcell Cemetery Board will discuss and possibly act on several items, including approving the 2025 minutes and the 2026 meeting schedule. They will consider next steps with Marcum’s Nursery on a tree‑warranty issue, removal of the cemetery entry gates, and new signage. Additional items include approving bollards to protect headstones and purchasing equipment such as a sprayer, a side‑by‑side vehicle, and a mini fridge.

• Approve purchase of a sprayer not to exceed $10,000
• Approve purchase of a side‑by‑side vehicle not to exceed $14,000
• Approve purchase of a mini fridge for the directory room
• Approve removal of the cemetery entry gates
• Approve bollards for areas where cars damage headstones

Fire Department

The Purcell Rural Fire Board will open the meeting, approve the regular scheduled minutes from the March 11, 2025 and June 10, 2025 board meetings, receive an update on funds received from Rural Fire Dues, and then adjourn.

• Approve minutes from March 11, 2025 meeting
• Approve minutes from June 10, 2025 meeting
• Update on funds received from Rural Fire Dues

Purcell Economic Development Authority

The Purcell Economic Development Authority approved its consent agenda, which included claims totaling $8,935.55 and the minutes from the August 7, 2025 meeting. The motion to approve the consent agenda was passed unanimously. No other items were discussed or decided.

• Approved consent agenda as written (Yes: Wheat, Bruehl, Tate, Phillips, Fishburn; No: None)
• Approved claims in the amount of $8,935.55 (Yes: Wheat, Bruehl, Tate, Phillips, Fishburn; No: None)
• Approved August 7, 2025 meeting minutes (Yes: Wheat, Bruehl, Tate, Phillips, Fishburn; No: None)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, authorizing routine payments totaling several hundred thousand dollars. They also approved Joint Resolution No. 25‑C04/25‑P02 appointing designees for the mayor and city treasurer. The council voted to direct the city manager to continue negotiations for the sale of the former hospital at 1500 N. Green Ave. Finally, the amended 2025‑2026 contract with the Fraternal Order of Police #194 was approved unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda payments, including $779,050.35 council expense claims (unanimous)
• Approved Joint Resolution No. 25‑C04/25‑P02 appointing mayor and treasurer designees (unanimous)
• Directed city manager to continue negotiations for sale of 1500 N. Green Ave. (unanimous)
• Approved amended 2025‑2026 contract with FOP #194 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $4,814.49 street & alley claims (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $66,107.79 capital improvement claims (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $5,079.80 lodging tax claims (unanimous)
• Approved estimated payroll of $295,000.00 (unanimous)

Public Works Authority

The Public Works Authority will consider approving several expense reports and payroll. Trustees will also discuss appointing designees for the Mayor and City Treasurer and hold executive sessions regarding real property and personnel.

• Approval of claims in the Council Expense Report for $941,134.82
• Approval of Golf Claims for $75,390.12
• Approval of estimated payroll for $295,000.00
• Joint Resolution No. 25-C04/25P02 to appoint designees for the Mayor and City Treasurer
• Executive session regarding the purchase or appraisal of real property

The Authority unanimously approved its consent agenda, which included expense claims of $941,134.82, a $75,390.12 golf claim, and a $295,000 payroll estimate. Trustees also approved Joint Resolution No. 25‑C04/25‑P02 appointing designees for the Mayor and City Treasurer. After an executive session, the meeting was adjourned at 7:02 p.m.

• Approved consent agenda expense claim of $941,134.82 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda payment of golf claims $75,390.12 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda estimated payroll $295,000.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Joint Resolution No. 25‑C04/25‑P02 appointing designees for Mayor and City Treasurer (unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter Joint Executive Session at 7:03 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved motion to return to regular session at 9:18 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved August 4, 2025 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:02 p.m. (unanimous)

Purcell Economic Development Authority

The Authority ratified the City Council's appointment of Tara Phillips to fill the Division #3 seat vacated by Joseph Franco. The consent agenda—including $0.00 claims, the July 7 2025 meeting minutes, and the Treasurer’s June 2025 financial report—was approved without amendment. The meeting was adjourned at 7:13 p.m.

• Ratified appointment of Tara Phillips to Authority Division #3 seat (yes: Tate, Bruehl, Phillips, Fishburn; no: none; absent: Wheat)
• Approved claims in the amount of $0.00 (yes: Tate, Bruehl, Fishburn; no: none)
• Approved July 7 2025 meeting minutes (yes: Tate, Bruehl, Fishburn; no: none)
• Approved Treasurer’s June 2025 financial report (yes: Tate, Bruehl, Fishburn; no: none)
• Approved the consent agenda as written (yes: Tate, Bruehl, Fishburn; no: none)

City Council

The council filled the vacant Division 3 seat by appointing and swearing in Tara Phillips. The consent agenda, including payments such as $727,624.58 for council expenses and $127,000 for a backhoe, was approved unanimously. The council also approved the hiring of Wynn Tyson‑Kramer as city treasurer. No action was taken on the IAFF labor contract.

• Appointed Tara Phillips to Council Seat 3 (unanimous yes)
• Approved the consent agenda items, including $727,624.58 council expense payment (unanimous yes)
• Approved payment of $127,000 for a John Deere backhoe purchase (unanimous yes)
• Approved hiring of Wynn Tyson‑Kramer as City Treasurer (unanimous yes)
• No action taken on the 2025‑2026 IAFF labor contract

Public Works Authority

The board ratified the City Council's appointment of Tara Phillips to the Division #3 seat. The consent agenda, including several expense approvals, was adopted. A payment of $38,075 to Hoffman Water Wells, LLC was approved. The board also approved hiring Wynn Tyson‑Kramer as Treasurer.

• Ratified appointment of Tara Phillips to Division #3 seat (unanimous approval)
• Approved consent agenda items, including $943,318.97 council expense claim and $71,223.78 golf claim
• Approved payment of $38,075 to Hoffman Water Wells, LLC for Well 11 repairs
• Entered Joint Executive Session at 7:14 p.m. (unanimous approval)
• Approved hiring of Wynn Tyson‑Kramer as Treasurer (unanimous approval)

Purcell Economic Development Authority

The board approved the consent agenda with no items removed. The agenda included approval of $0.00 in claims, adoption of the June 2, 2025 meeting minutes, and acceptance of the Treasurer’s May 2025 financial report. The motion to approve the consent agenda was passed unanimously by all five trustees.

• Approved consent agenda as written (5-0)
• Approved $0.00 claims (unanimous)
• Approved June 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer’s May 2025 financial report (unanimous)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including routine payments totaling $934,? (see items). It also unanimously approved the 2025‑2026 contract with FOP#194. A proclamation naming July as Parks and Recreation month was adopted. Councilmember Joseph Franco resigned and the council took no action on filling his seat.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0 vote)
• Approved 2025-2026 contract with FOP#194 (5-0 vote)
• Adopted Parks & Recreation proclamation for July (unanimous)
• Councilmember Joseph Franco resignation accepted (no vote required)
• No action taken on filling Division #3 council vacancy
• No action taken in executive session

Public Works Authority

The Authority approved its consent agenda, which included $865,121.65 in council expense claims, $77,665.56 in golf claims, and a $295,000 payroll estimate, with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. Trustees also approved the appointment of Danny Jacobs to the Purcell Municipal Hospital Board for a four‑year term, also by a 5‑0 vote. No items were removed from the consent agenda, and no action was taken on filling the vacant council seat. An executive session was entered and later resumed regular joint session, with no actions taken during the session.

• Approved consent agenda items (including $865,121.65 claims, $77,665.56 golf claims, $295,000 payroll) (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Danny Jacobs to Purcell Hospital Board (5-0)
• No items removed from consent agenda (5-0)
• No action taken on filling Councilmember Division #3 vacancy (5-0)
• Entered executive session with designated participants (5-0)
• Returned to regular joint session after executive session (5-0)

City Council

The council approved the May 8, 2025 joint special meeting minutes. They authorized hiring CEC for a $6,000 structural‑engineering study and a $3,500 topographic survey to repair the Red Hill stairs. They approved a request‑for‑proposal to sell the former hospital at 1500 N. Green Avenue and adopted four budget amendments totaling $153,000 to balance year‑end finances. Additional actions included entering and exiting an executive session, amending the Crawford & Associates consulting contract to $45,000, and directing the City Manager to repost the City Manager and City Treasurer positions.

• Approved May 8, 2025 joint special meeting minutes (Yes: Wheat, Franco, Bruehl, Fishburn; No: none; Absent: Tate)
• Approved hiring CEC for $6,000 structural engineering and $3,500 topographic survey (Yes: Bruehl, Wheat, Franco, Fishburn; No: none; Absent: Tate)
• Approved City Manager to prepare and post RFP for sale of 1500 N. Green Avenue (Yes: Wheat, Franco, Bruehl, Fishburn; No: none; Absent: Tate)
• Approved budget amendments totaling $153,000 (Cap Impr‑2025‑2 $55,000; Cem Care‑2025‑1 $35,000; GF‑2025‑13 $8,000; PWA‑2025‑4 $55,000) (Yes: Franco, Bruehl, Wheat, Fishburn; No: none; Absent: Tate)
• Approved entry into executive session (Yes: Wheat, Bruehl, Franco, Fishburn; No: none; Absent: Tate)
• Approved return to regular session (Yes: Fishburn, Tate, Bruehl, Franco, Wheat; No: none; Absent: none)
• Approved amendment of Crawford & Associates contract to $45,000 (Yes: Wheat, Bruehl, Tate, Franco, Fishburn; No: none; Absent: none)
• Approved Crawford & Associates engagement as amended (Yes: Wheat, Bruehl, Tate, Franco, Fishburn; No: none; Absent: none)

Fire Department

The Rural Fire Board approved the minutes from the December 10, 2024 meeting with unanimous support. Staff reported that fire dues postcards will be mailed on June 28, 2025. The board adjourned the meeting at 7:40 a.m. with unanimous approval.

• Approved December 10, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:40 a.m. (unanimous)

Purcell Economic Development Authority

The Purcell Economic Development Authority approved the consent agenda by unanimous vote of the five trustees. The agenda included approval of $0.00 in claims, adoption of the May 5 2025 meeting minutes, and approval of the Treasurer’s April 2025 financial report.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved $0.00 claims (5-0)
• Approved May 5 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Treasurer’s April 2025 financial report (5-0)

City Council

The council approved the consent agenda, including a $1,026,335.62 payment from the Council Expense Report and several interlocal agreements. They adopted the FY 2025‑2026 city budget and the accompanying budget resolution. Additional approvals included an increased fee schedule for the I‑35/SH‑74 interchange, a $5,450 easement to ODOT, and a $49,750.25 landscaping contract for Main Street. No action was taken on the drainage mitigation item, and the council entered a joint executive session to discuss labor contracts and personnel matters.

• Approved Consent Agenda payments, including $1,026,335.62 Council Expense Report (unanimous)
• Adopted FY 2025‑2026 City budget (unanimous)
• Adopted Budget Resolution No. 25‑C02 (unanimous)
• Approved amended fee schedule for Smith‑Roberts, raising contract to $250,990.00 (unanimous)
• Approved easement to ODOT for $5,450.00 (yes: Wheat, Franco, Bruehl, Fishburn; no: Tate)
• Approved Main Street landscaping contract to Ceasar Martinez for $49,750.25 (unanimous)
• Deleted item Sn from the consent agenda (unanimous)
• No action taken on drainage mitigation agenda item 14

City Council

The City Council convened a public hearing on the FY 2025‑2026 Purcell Municipal Hospital budget. No public comments or questions were received, and no actions or votes were taken. The meeting was adjourned at 5:40 p.m.

City Council

The council convened a public hearing on the FY 2025-2026 Purcell Municipal Hospital budget. No comments or questions were made during the hearing. The meeting was adjourned at 5:40 p.m.

Public Works Authority

The Authority unanimously approved the Consent Agenda items, including expense claims totaling $905,310.28 and a $295,000 payroll estimate. Trustees ratified the City Council's FY 2025‑2026 budget and approved the Municipal Hospital's FY 2025‑2026 budget. The board entered and later returned from a joint Executive Session, and the meeting was adjourned at 9:32 p.m.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (e.g., $905,310.28 expense claims) – vote 5‑0
• Ratified City Council FY 2025‑2026 budget (Agenda Item 7) – vote 5‑0
• Approved Municipal Hospital FY 2025‑2026 budget (Agenda Item 8) – vote 4‑0
• Entered joint Executive Session – vote 5‑0
• Returned to regular Joint Session – vote 5‑0

City Council

The council entered a joint executive session to discuss Leroy Alsup's employment. It then voted to return to regular session and approved moving forward with negotiations and a background check for Alsup. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved motion to enter joint executive session (unanimous)
• Approved motion to return to regular joint session (unanimous)
• Approved motion to proceed with further negotiations and background check for Leroy Alsup (unanimous)

Purcell Economic Development Authority

The Authority unanimously approved the consent agenda. The agenda included approval of $0.00 in claims, the April 7 2025 meeting minutes, and the Treasurer’s March 2025 financial report. No items were removed from the agenda.

• Approved consent agenda as written (unanimous)
• Approved $0.00 claims (unanimous)
• Approved April 7 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer’s March 2025 financial report (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council voted unanimously to appoint Graham Fishburn as Mayor for the 2025‑2026 term and Jay Tate as Vice‑Mayor for the same term. The consent agenda, covering multiple routine payments and agreements, was approved. Additional actions included approving the Insurica health‑insurance renewal, the School Resource Officer agreement, postponing a rezoning ordinance, and authorizing a legal‑services contract with Bill Lester.

• Elected Graham Fishburn Mayor (5‑0 vote)
• Elected Jay Tate Vice‑Mayor (5‑0 vote)
• Approved consent agenda items including payments and service agreements (5‑0 vote)
• Approved renewal of 2025‑2026 Insurica health‑insurance proposal (5‑0 vote)
• Approved 2025‑2026 School Resource Officer agreement (5‑0 vote)
• Postponed rezoning Ordinance No. 25‑08 to June 2, 2025 (5‑0 vote)
• Approved legal services agreement with Bill Lester at $250 per hour (5‑0 vote)
• Approved special meeting to include Leroy Alsup no earlier than Thursday (5‑0 vote)

Public Works Authority

The board approved the consent agenda, which included expense reimbursements totaling $1,199,405.76. Trustees unanimously approved Resolution 25‑P01, adjusting residential and commercial solid‑waste rates. A joint executive session was opened and later closed, with all motions passing without opposition.

• Approved consent agenda items (expense claims $844,530.80, water fee $0.00, golf claims $59,874.96, payroll $295,000, EFT payment, financial report, meeting minutes) – unanimous vote
• Approved Resolution 25‑P01 adjusting solid‑waste rates – unanimous vote
• Entered joint executive session with city attorney and general manager – unanimous vote
• Returned to regular joint session after executive session – unanimous vote

City Council

Councilmember Greg Wheat moved, and the motion was seconded by Joseph Franco, to appoint William Deveraux as municipal judge. The motion passed with votes recorded as Yes: Tate, Franco, Bruehl, Wheat, Fishburn; No: none; Absent: Tate. Staff presented the 2025‑2026 fiscal year budget, but no vote on the budget was taken. The meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m.

• Appointed William Deveraux as municipal judge (Yes: Tate, Franco, Bruehl, Wheat, Fishburn; No: none; Absent: Tate)

Purcell Economic Development Authority

The Authority approved its consent agenda, which included $0.00 in claims, the March 3 2025 meeting minutes, and the Treasurer’s February 2025 financial report. Trustee Wheat moved, Trustee Bruehl seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. No other items were considered or acted upon.

• Approved $0.00 claims (consent agenda) – vote 5-0
• Approved March 3 2025 meeting minutes – vote 5-0
• Approved Treasurer’s February 2025 financial report – vote 5-0

City Council

The council approved several items, including a new ordinance that adds Section 10‑119 to regulate dog and cat sales. It also approved an audit contract with Dillon & Associates, the 2025‑2026 library budget, and continued chamber membership for $30,000. Additional actions included appointing a parks advisory board member and approving surplus equipment from the street, police and electronics inventories.

• Approved Ordinance No. 25-05 adding Section 10-119 (sale of dogs or cats) – Yes: Wheat, Bruehl, Tate, Franco, Fishburn
• Approved audit contract with Dillon & Associates up to $34,000 (single audit up to $4,500) – Yes: Wheat, Franco, Tate, Bruehl, Fishburn
• Approved 2025-2026 Purcell Public Library budget request (amended from 2024-2025) – Yes: Wheat, Bruehl, Tate, Franco, Fishburn
• Approved continuation as Diamond Level member of Heart of Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce for 2025-2026 with $30,000 dues – Yes: Wheat, Bruehl, Tate, Franco, Fishburn
• Appointed Amber Farmer to Purcell Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (term 2025‑2029) – Yes: Wheat, Tate, Franco, Bruehl, Fishburn
• Approved surplus of Street Department items (EXMARK LAZER models) – Yes: Wheat, Franco, Tate, Bruehl, Fishburn
• Approved surplus of Police Department items (Exhibit A) – Yes: Wheat, Franco, Tate, Bruehl, Fishburn
• Approved surplus of electronics (Exhibit B) – Yes: Wheat, Franco, Tate, Bruehl, Fishburn

Public Works Authority

The Authority approved the Consent Agenda, including several expense claims, payroll, and financial reports, with unanimous votes. An amendment was adopted to correct agenda item 4f to reference the Treasurer’s February 2025 Financial Report. No other actions were taken on discussed bids or debt write‑off.

• Approved $965,668.22 expense claims (5-0)
• Approved $87,146.16 golf claims (5-0)
• Approved $295,000.00 estimated payroll (5-0)
• Approved EFT payment packet for March 2025 (5-0)
• Approved Treasurer’s January 2025 Financial Report (5-0)
• Approved March 3, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Southbrook Vouchers totaling $26,306.16 (5-0)
• Approved amendment to agenda item 4f to read “Treasurer’s February 2025 Financial Report” (5-0)