Inola public meetings in 2022
6 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council and Public Works Authority
The Town Board approved a new schedule of bonds, fines, and utility rates. The council also approved a 60-day trial for police officers to take patrol cars home and hired Travis Goss. The Public Works Authority authorized the purchase of a 2022 Ford F350 truck.
- Adopted Resolution 22-06 amending bonds, fines, utility rates, and permit fees (4-1)
- Approved requirement for a builder's checklist before issuing building permits (5-0)
- Approved 60-day trial for police officers to take cars home up to 25 miles (5-0)
- Hired Travis Goss at $16.00 per hour effective December 28, 2022 (5-0)
- Accepted grant from Oklahoma Department of Agriculture (5-0)
- PWA adopted Resolution 2022-07 updating fees including water and sewer taps (5-0)
- PWA approved Resolution 2022-08 to purchase 2022 Ford F350 4x4 truck via RCB bank (5-0)
- Approved purchase orders as initialed (5-0)
City Council and Public Works Authority
The Board of Trustees decided to stop the sale of the Old Town Hall and seek bids for its demolition. Other actions included approving a new town hall sign, changing the 2023 payroll date, and authorizing a general election. The Public Works Authority approved returning a trailer park to a single master meter.
- Pulled Old Town Hall off the market for sale (5-0)
- Approved seeking bids to demolish Old Town Hall (5-0)
- Approved pursuing grants for a Town Square (5-0)
- Accepted Core Displays quote for New Town Hall sign, option #2 (5-0)
- Moved 2023 payroll date from Wednesday to Thursday (5-0)
- Approved Donna Eastin to take over Town Facebook Page (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 22-05 authorizing general Election (5-0)
- PWA approved returning Weast Trailer Park to one master meter (5-0)
City Council and Public Works Authority
The Board of Trustees accepted Kimberly Tucker's resignation as Town Treasurer, effective January 16, 2023. The board also approved advertising for the vacant position and authorized an update to the employee manual. The Public Works Authority approved purchase orders.
- Accepted Kimberly Tucker's resignation as Town Treasurer effective Jan 16, 2023 (5-0)
- Approved advertising for the vacant Treasurer's position in the Inola Paper (5-0)
- Approved having OMMS update the employee manual (5-0)
- Approved purchase orders as initialed (5-0)
- Approved previous meeting minutes as printed (5-0)
- PWA approved previous meeting minutes as printed (5-0)
- PWA approved purchase orders as initialed (5-0)
REDI - Rural Economic Development of Inola
The board approved the minutes from the October 17, 2022, meeting. The Treasurer reported a remaining balance of $43,538.54 after spending $3,291.65 on park benches. No other formal actions were taken.
- Approved October 17, 2022 meeting minutes
City Council and Public Works Authority
The Board of Trustees approved a $1.00 per hour cost-of-living raise for all employees and hired Billie Pack as Assistant Chief of Police. The council also authorized a new audio system for the Council Room and approved several 2023 meeting schedules.
- Approved $1.00 per hour raise for all employees, retroactive to Sept 1, 2022 (5-0)
- Hired Billie Pack as Assistant Chief of Police at $23.00 per hour (5-0)
- Approved audio system for Council Room via VIP Technology, not to exceed $11,531.82 (5-0)
- Approved $100 Harps Gift cards for all Town employees and Fire Department volunteers (5-0)
- Raised Court Clerk monthly pay from $200 to $250 (4-1)
- Approved 'Hometown Christmas' to decorate town and use the old Town Hall building (5-0)
- Approved 2023 schedules for City Council, PWA, Planning and Zoning, REDI, Library Board, Municipal Court, and Solid Waste Disposal (5-0)
- Accepted Donna Eastin's resignation from the Cemetery Board (5-0)
City Council and Public Works Authority
The Inola Town Board of Trustees approved several actions, including a joint venture with Rogers County to purchase asphalt for street overlays at a cost of $60,000 for 1.5-inch overlays or $75,000 for 2-inch overlays. They also approved a contract with OKMMS for professional services, a cost estimate from PSO for a new Town Hall sign, and the 22/23 budget. The board hired a police officer, accepted a resignation, and approved overtime pay, all by unanimous votes.
- Approved $60,000-$75,000 asphalt overlay joint venture with Rogers County (5-0)
- Approved contract for professional service with OKMMS (5-0)
- Approved cost estimate from PSO for new Town Hall sign power (5-0)
- Approved 22/23 Budget (5-0)
- Hired Sarah Owen for police officer position at $15.00/hour (5-0)
- Accepted JT Kinsinger's resignation effective 10/23/2022 (5-0)
- Approved paying JT Kinsinger 48 hours overtime (5-0)
- Approved advertising for Assistant Chief of Police position (5-0)