Inola public meetings in 2023

City Council and Public Works Authority

The Board of Trustees and Public Works Authority will discuss a new sales tax ordinance and a corresponding voter election. The body is also considering funding for library design and a new Town Engineer.

• Ordinance No. 2023-04 to levy a 1.5% permanent sales tax
• Resolution 2023-06 to hold an election on April 2, 2024, regarding the sales tax
• AW Designs proposal for library design and renderings between $5,000 and $9,000
• Proposed $500 monthly compensation for the Fire Chief starting in January
• Discussion on $10 million ARPA funds from the Port of Inola

City Council and Public Works Authority

The Inola Town Council and Public Works Authority will meet to discuss and possibly act on a 4.5% sales tax increase (Ord. 2023-04) and set an election date, along with other items like a new town engineer, a new library, and a shared leave program. The agenda includes routine approvals, public comments, and updates on town vehicles and police purchases.

• 4.5% sales tax increase (Ord. 2023-04) and election date (Resolution 2023-06)
• Membership fee to Grand Gateway: $1,400 for FY2024
• Purchase dinner table for Chamber of Commerce Dinner: $400
• Adopt Resolution 2023-05 for Shared Leave Program
• New sewer line on Roping St. and sewer reimbursement policy (PWA)

City Council and Public Works Authority

The Inola City Council and Public Works Authority are holding a special meeting to interview engineering firms and consider hiring a new one for the town and the PWA. The agenda includes presentations from firms and possible action on hiring. No other substantive items are listed.

• Presentations and interviews of engineering firms
• Discussion and possible action to hire a new engineering firm for the Town of Inola
• Discussion and possible action to hire a new engineering firm for the Inola PWA

City Council and Public Works Authority

The Inola Town Council and Public Works Authority are holding a special joint meeting to interview engineering firms and consider hiring a new one for the town and the PWA. The agenda is otherwise limited to routine items like the pledge, prayer, and adjournment.

• Presentations and interviews of engineering firms
• Discussion and possible action to hire a new engineering firm for the Town of Inola
• Discussion and possible action to hire a new engineering firm for the Inola PWA

City Council and Public Works Authority

The Inola Town Council and Public Works Authority will meet to discuss routine business, including approving minutes and purchase orders. Notable items include accepting a police officer's resignation and hiring a replacement, purchasing a used patrol vehicle, and addressing several sewer issues in the Public Works Authority session.

• Accept resignation of police officer Elaina Henderson, effective Nov. 30, 2023
• Hire a police officer to replace the resigned officer
• Purchase a used patrol vehicle and equipment
• Discuss collapsed sewer line for 12 Roping
• Address sewer leak complaint by Billy Wilson at 20 C St. SW

REDI - Rural Economic Development of Inola

The Rural Economic Development of Inola (REDI) Trust Authority is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, reviewing finances, and setting 2024 meeting dates. They will also receive updates on the new park and pickleball courts, and review projected goals and objectives for Town Trustees.

• Discussion and possible action on October 16, 2023 meeting minutes
• Financial report
• Review of 2024 meeting dates
• Update on new park development
• Update on pickleball courts

City Council and Public Works Authority

The Inola Board of Trustees and Public Works Authority meet jointly to handle routine approvals and several operational items. The council will consider 2024 holiday calendars, who may pick up council packets, replacing a storm-damaged library awning, a police department overview, and sales tax. The Public Works Authority will address a sewer leak complaint, hiring an engineering firm, and a water/sewer bill adjustment.

• Approval of 2024 Town of Inola Holiday Calendars
• Replacement of storm damaged awning at Ingersol Public Library
• Police Department Overview/Presentation by Cliff Stevens
• Award of spraying bids for Town Hall, Fleming Park, Sweeten and Highland cemeteries, and Ingersol Public Library
• PWA: sewer leak complaint by Billy Wilson at 20 C St. SW; water/sewer adjustment for Buck Mullen at 180 A St. NW

City Council and Public Works Authority

The Inola Board of Trustees and Public Works Authority will hold a regular meeting to consider routine approvals and several operational items. Key discussions include approving the 2024 holiday calendar, replacing the storm-damaged library awning, and reviewing sales tax. The Public Works Authority will also address a sewer leak complaint and a water/sewer bill adjustment.

• Approval of 2024 Town of Inola Holiday Calendars
• Replacement of storm damaged awning at Ingersol Public Library
• Discussion on Sales Tax
• Award of spraying bids for Town Hall, Fleming Park, Sweeten and Highland cemeteries, and Ingersol Public Library
• PWA: Complaint of sewer leak at 20 C St. SW; one-time water/sewer adjustment for Buck Mullen at 180 A St. NW

City Council and Public Works Authority

The Inola Board of Trustees and Public Works Authority will discuss the town's sales tax history and future, a cost-of-living adjustment for employees, and a proposed interlocal agreement with Tulsa Ports for a new wastewater facility. They will also consider appointing the town administrator to negotiate with Tulsa Ports and the DEQ, and review his 90-day performance in executive session. The PWA separately will address a sewer backup complaint and easement acquisition.

• Discussion on history and future of Inola Sales Tax
• Cost-of-Living Adjustment for Town Employees
• Interlocal agreement with Tulsa Ports for future wastewater facility
• Purchase of $100 Harps gift cards for all town employees and volunteer firefighters
• Purchase of 400 flags for veteran graves at $599.04

REDI - Rural Economic Development of Inola

The Rural Economic Development of Inola (REDI) Trust Authority is meeting to handle routine business: approving minutes, reviewing the financial report, and discussing updates on the new park and pickleball courts. The board will also set goals for 2024 and address any unforeseen business.

• Discussion and possible action on September 18, 2023 meeting minutes
• Financial report
• Update on developments for the new Park
• Update on the Pickleball Courts
• Set goals for 2024

City Council and Public Works Authority

The Inola Town Council and Public Works Authority will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the Port of Inola Project Plan and a related tax increment financing (TIF) ordinance, which would create an increment district and authorize the Inola Industrial Authority to administer the plan. The agenda also includes several other administrative and operational items, such as appointing trustees, terminating an engineering contract, and purchasing equipment. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss a potential settlement of an overtime claim.

• Public hearing and possible adoption of Ordinance No. 23-03 for the Port of Inola Project Plan
• Approve Ordinance on TIF (item 7)
• Terminate contract with Kellogg Engineering, Inc. effective immediately
• Seek $50,000 grant from Cherokee Nation for Inola Fire Department
• Order new police car at $58,000

REDI - Rural Economic Development of Inola

The Rural Economic Development of Inola (REDI) Trust Authority is meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of previous meeting minutes and a financial report. The main items are updates on the new park project with estimated costs and the status of the pickleball courts. No final decisions are listed on the agenda beyond these discussions.

• Discussion and possible action on August 21, 2023 meeting minutes
• Financial report
• Update on new park project including estimated costs
• Update on pickleball courts

City Council and Public Works Authority

The Inola Board of Trustees and Public Works Authority are meeting to discuss the proposed Port of Inola Project Plan, including a public hearing and scheduling a second hearing for September 25, 2023. They will also consider the 2023-2024 town budget, appoint officials for state grant portals, and act on terminating a contract with Kellogg Engineering, Inc. Reports from police and fire departments and approval of purchase orders are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on proposed Port of Inola Project Plan
• Second public hearing set for September 25, 2023, on Port of Inola Project Plan
• Discussion and possible action on 2023-2024 Town of Inola budget
• Possible action to terminate contract with Kellogg Engineering, Inc. effective immediately
• Appointment of Authorized Officials and Agency Administrator for OK Grants website

The Public Works Authority voted to terminate its contract with Kellogg Engineering, Inc. effective immediately. The Town Board of Trustees appointed authorized officials for state grant portals and approved purchase orders.

• Terminated contract with Kellogg Engineering, Inc. effective immediately (3-2)
• Appointed Mayor Dan Corle, Vice Mayor Darlene Shear, Town Administrator Scott Devers, Treasurer April Padgett, and Clerk Jayce Springer as authorized officials for OK Grants and state portals (5-0)
• Approved purchase orders as initialed (5-0)
• Approved previous regular meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Scheduled second public hearing for Port of Inola Project Plan for September 25, 2023

City Council and Public Works Authority

The Inola Board of Trustees and Public Works Authority will meet to discuss and potentially approve several items, including a $297,073.15 bid for the Broadway Drainage Improvement Project, $2,000 in matching funds for a pickleball court, and a contract with Kellogg Engineering. They will also consider allowing the Hay Days Committee to use the old city hall lot, updates on the TIF process, and a court case involving the town.

• Bid award for Broadway Drainage Improvement Project to Stronghand LLC for $297,073.15
• Matching funds of $2,000 for a Pickle Ball court at Fleming Park
• Master Engineering Services agreement with Kellogg Engineering, Inc. for FY 2023-2024
• Use of old city hall lot at 1 W. Commercial for Hay Days 2023
• Discussion of court case Paula A. Corle vs. Town of Inola

The Board of Trustees approved the purchase of display monitors for the Trustee chamber and matching funds for a pickleball court. The board also granted the Hay Days committee use of the old city hall lot.

• Approved use of lot at 1 W. Commercial for Hay Days 2023 activities (4-0)
• Approved purchase and installation of two 75-inch monitors up to $9,500.00 (4-0)
• Approved $2,000.00 in matching funds for a Pickle Ball court at Fleming Park (4-0)
• Approved previous Regular meeting minutes as printed (4-0)
• Approved purchase orders as initialed (4-0)

REDI - Rural Economic Development of Inola

The Rural Economic Development of Inola Trust Authority is meeting to handle routine business, including approving prior minutes and discussing the new park project's estimated costs. They will also consider budget items to present to the Town Trustees. The agenda is largely procedural, with the park update and budget discussion being the main substantive items.

• Discussion and possible action on July 17, 2023 meeting minutes
• Update on new Park project including estimated costs
• Discussion and possible action on setting budget items for Town Trustees

The board reviewed plans for a four-phase downtown community park with estimated costs exceeding $250,000. No formal action was taken on the park budget or a request for a pickleball court at Fleming Park.

• Approved July 17, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council and Public Works Authority

The Inola Board of Trustees and Public Works Authority will meet to consider a range of operational items, including approving a $41,230 invoice for brush removal, purchasing IT equipment for the library, and authorizing raises for several employees. The agenda also includes discussions on alleyway cleanup, furniture purchases, and a 3-on-3 basketball tournament during Hay Days. The meeting is a regular session with both routine approvals and specific action items.

• Approve Walker Earthwork invoice for brush removal: $41,230
• Purchase IT filter system and firewall for library: not to exceed $3,000
• Authorize raises: Amanda Ryder to $16.50/hr, Tyson Crow to $19.00/hr, John Fisher to $21.00/hr (effective July 30, 2023)
• Approve hiring of Brittany Church as temporary police officer at $18.00/hr
• Purchase 60 chairs and 10 tables for City Hall meeting area: not to exceed $9,000

The Town Board approved a payment for brush removal, several office and facility equipment purchases, and personnel pay raises. The board also authorized a 3-on-3 basketball tournament and the hiring of a temporary police officer.

• Approved $41,230.00 payment to Walker Earthwork for brush removal (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 60 chairs and 10 conference tables for City Hall (5-0)
• Approved up to $2,000 for a door between Chamber of Commerce and City Hall (5-0)
• Approved up to $2,000 for Town Administrator office supplies (5-0)
• Approved up to $3,000 for electrical work for Town Sign by South Broadway (5-0)
• Approved up to $3,500 for LED lights in fire station #1 (5-0)
• Approved 90-day review pay raises for Amanda Ryder ($16.50/hr), Tyson Crow ($19.00/hr), and John Fisher ($21.00/hr) (5-0)
• Approved hiring Brittany Church as temporary police officer at $18.00 per hour (5-0)

City Council and Public Works Authority

The Inola Board of Trustees and Public Works Authority will meet to discuss and possibly act on a range of items, including raising payroll limits, increasing emergency purchase authority, and approving several purchases and appointments. The agenda also includes a request to block parking for a local business event and a pay raise for the Treasurer.

• Raise PPD payroll limit to $25,000 daily and $50,000 monthly
• Authorize Town Administrator to approve emergency purchases up to $10,000
• Pay raise for Treasurer April Padgett
• Allow Marissa Sorens of Inola Nutrition to block parking spaces Aug. 18-20 for an event
• Purchase bed for fire department rescue truck and LED lights for fire department

The Board of Trustees approved several equipment purchases for the fire department and administrative upgrades. The council also appointed new members to the Board of Adjustments and authorized emergency spending limits for the Town Administrator.

• Approved up to $45,000 for fire department rescue truck bed and lights (5-0)
• Approved $18/Hr pay raise for Treasurer April Padgett (5-0)
• Appointed Steve Rhodes and Ray Cooper to the Board of Adjustments (5-0)
• Approved $1,400 annual contract with IT Resolutions (5-0)
• Authorized Town Administrator to approve emergency purchases up to $10,000 (5-0)
• Approved up to $4,000 for Town Administrator laptop (5-0)
• Approved 30 LED lights for fire department not exceeding $3,500 (5-0)
• Approved $1,000 payment to Luanna Hodges regarding North Broadway culverts (5-0)

REDI - Rural Economic Development of Inola

The Rural Economic Development of Inola (REDI) Trust Authority will meet to consider leasing the old City Hall property, review park development updates and estimated costs, and set budget items for the Town Trustees. The meeting will also introduce the new Inola City Manager and approve the previous meeting's minutes.

• Discussion and possible action on leasing the old City Hall property
• Update on new Park developments including estimated costs
• Discussion and possible action on setting budget items for Town Trustees
• Update on trash cans for the Park's trash receptacles
• Introduction of Scott Devers, new Inola City Manager

The board approved the minutes from the June 20, 2023 meeting. Members discussed goals and funding for a new downtown park site and a proposed budget for the organization, but no action was taken on either. No action was taken regarding the purchase of trash cans for Fleming Park.

• Approved June 20, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council and Public Works Authority

The Inola Board of Trustees and Public Works Authority will meet to consider hiring a Town Administrator and Town Clerk, as well as an Assistant Librarian. They will also discuss allowing a commercial firework display at a church festival, raising payroll limits, renewing a software contract, and accepting a grant for police equipment. Several items are up for discussion and possible action.

• Hire Carlotta Palmer as Assistant Librarian at $13.50/hour starting Aug. 7, 2023
• Raise PPD payroll daily limit to $21,000 and monthly limit to $48,000
• Renew iWorq's permit software contract for $3,700 (8/01/2023-7/31/2024)
• Accept Cherokee Nation Grant of $50,000 and purchase tasers for police
• Allow Inola Christian Church commercial firework display at Fall Festival on Sept. 10

The Town Board appointed Scott Devers as Town Administrator and Jayce Springer as Town Clerk. The board also accepted a $50,000 grant for police tasers and approved several administrative payroll and software updates.

• Hired Scott Devers as Town Administrator at $36 per hour (3-2)
• Appointed Jayce Springer as Town Clerk at $18 per hour (5-0)
• Accepted $50,000 Cherokee Nation Grant for police tasers (5-0)
• Awarded tree and brush removal bid to Walker Earthworks at $10 per cubic yard (5-0)
• Approved iWorq’s System permit software renewal for $3,700 (5-0)
• Raised PPD payroll limits to $21,000 daily and $48,000 monthly (5-0)
• Hired Carlotta Palmer as assistant librarian at $13.50 per hour (5-0)
• Allowed Inola Christian Church to hold a commercial grade fireworks display (5-0)

City Council and Public Works Authority

The Inola Board of Trustees and Public Works Authority will meet to consider accepting resignations of the Town Clerk and Assistant Librarian, and to potentially hire replacements. They will also discuss installing recording devices, adopting an ordinance on the Town Administrator position, and interviewing and possibly hiring a new Town Administrator. The Public Works Authority will consider hiring a part-time employee.

• Accept resignation of Town Clerk and advertise for replacement
• Accept Aubrey Flynn's resignation as Assistant Librarian, effective Aug 3, 2023
• Install recording devices in meeting room
• Adopt Ordinance 23-02 amending section 2-314 on Town Administrator position
• Hire Elijah Frye part-time at $15.00/hour starting June 21, 2023

The Town Board adopted Ordinance 23-02 concerning the Town Administrator position and accepted the resignations of the Town Clerk and Assistant Librarian. The board also approved several public works projects, including a new crosswalk and weed spraying services.

• Adopted Ordinance 23-02 regarding the Town Administrator position (5-0)
• Accepted Town Clerk Brandi Powell's resignation effective June 30, 2023 (5-0)
• Accepted Assistant Librarian Aubrey Flynn's resignation effective August 3, 2023 (5-0)
• Reappointed Bobby Kasten to the Planning and Zoning Committee (5-0)
• Approved crosswalk and 'Slow Children at Play' sign at A St NW and 1/2 St NW (5-0)
• Approved $1,800 for Longhorn mowing to spray weeds at City Hall, Park, Library, and cemeteries (4-1)
• Approved nursing home use of Fleming Park for annual Fireworks show (5-0)
• PWA approved hiring Elijah Frye part-time at $15.00 per hour starting June 21, 2023 (5-0)

REDI - Rural Economic Development of Inola

The Rural Economic Development of Inola (REDI) Trust Authority is meeting to discuss and possibly act on the May 22, 2023 meeting minutes, set budget items for the Town Trustees, and receive updates on the new park project and other area developments. The agenda includes an introduction of Bill James from JPods Network and a general business item.

• Discussion and possible action on May 22, 2023 meeting minutes
• Introduction of Bill James — JPods Network
• Setting budget items to present to Town Trustees
• Update on new Park project including estimated costs
• Update on projects in the area by Ron Burrows

The board approved the May 22, 2023 meeting minutes. No action was taken on the proposed budget. The meeting included reports on park preparation, bridge damage, and upcoming access road design interviews.

• Approved May 22, 2023 meeting minutes
• No action taken on Proposed Budget for REDI

City Council and Public Works Authority

The Inola Board of Trustees and Public Works Authority will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on hiring a town administrator, reviewing that role, hiring IT services, and several tabled items including police computer bids and officers driving patrol cars home. They will also consider a $55,000 fire truck purchase, renewing the workers' compensation plan, and approving engineering agreements for sewer and drainage projects. The agenda includes both routine approvals and significant spending decisions.

• Hire a Town Administrator (Dan Corle)
• Hire or contract for IT Services (tabled from 5/30/2023)
• Approve bid for computers for Police Units (tabled from 5/30/2023)
• Fire Department purchase new Ford F350, not to exceed $55,000.00
• Approve Engineering Service Agreement with Kellogg Engineering for Green Valley Lift Station and Broadway Drainage projects

The Board of Trustees approved several equipment purchases for the Fire and Police departments, including a new truck and air packs. The board also voted to advertise for a Town Administrator and adopted new rules of conduct for public meetings.

• Approved advertising for full-time Town Administrator (5-0)
• Approved two changes to Town Ordinance for Town Administrator, items B & I (5-0)
• Adopted 'Town of Inola Rules of Conduct for Public Meetings' (5-0)
• Hired Jason Crandall for inspection services (5-0)
• Renewed 2023-2024 Workers’ Compensation Plan with OMAG (5-0)
• Approved Dell bid for Police Unit computers, not to exceed $19,000.00 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of Ford F350 for Fire Department, not to exceed $55,000.00 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 4 SCBA Air packs from Banner Fire Equipment, Inc., not to exceed $28,000.00 (5-0)

City Council and Public Works Authority

The Inola Board of Trustees and Public Works Authority will meet to consider several major items, including awarding a $588,721 contract for the Southwest Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project, adopting a resolution to explore creating tax increment districts, and discussing pending litigation. The board will also consider accepting a commissioner's resignation, hiring IT services, and various police and fire department items. The meeting includes an executive session for confidential attorney communications about the lawsuit Paula A. Corle v Town of Inola.

• Award Southwest Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project to King Excavating, Inc. for $588,721
• Adopt Resolution No. 2023-02 to consider creating tax increment districts under the Local Development Act
• Accept resignation of Sewer and Water Commissioner Darlene Shear and appoint replacement
• Enter Interlocal Agreement with Rogers County for planning and zoning services inside Port Inola
• Approve $588,721 sewer project and discuss pay raises for police chief and assistant chief

The Inola Public Works Authority awarded a sanitary sewer rehabilitation contract and approved a revised technical memo for the Green Valley project. The board also approved purchase orders and the previous meeting's minutes. No action was taken regarding pay raises for PWA workers.

• Approved May 8, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0, 2 abstentions)
• Awarded Southwest Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project to King Excavation, Inc. for $588,721.00 (5-0)
• Approved revised scope of Technical Memo for Green Valley Lift Station, Force Main, and Gravity Sanitary Sewer Line Project (5-0)
• Approved purchase orders as initialed (5-0)
• No action taken on proposed pay raises for PWA workers

REDI - Rural Economic Development of Inola

The Rural Economic Development of Inola (REDI) Trust Authority met to review the April 17, 2023 minutes and the Treasurer's Report. The body discussed setting budget items to present to the Town Trustees for consideration. They also reviewed updates on the installation of park benches and trash receptacles at the new park location.

• Discussion on setting budget items to present to the Town Trustees
• Update on installation of Park Benches & Trash receptacles
• Discussion on selecting play equipment for teens (Corn hole Boards, Frisbee Golf Nets)
• Update on costs for park benches, picnic tables, and trash receptacles for the new Park location

The committee approved the April 17, 2023 meeting minutes. Members discussed procurement for park benches, trash cans, and recreational equipment, including corn hole sets and frisbee golf poles. The committee agreed to present a budget to the Town Trustees for review and approval.

• Approved April 17, 2023 meeting minutes
• Agreed to present a budget to Town Trustees for review and approval

City Council and Public Works Authority

The Inola Board of Trustees and Public Works Authority will consider awarding a $588,721 sewer rehabilitation project, approve a development agreement for the Family Dollar site, and discuss hiring inspectors and other personnel. The agenda includes several routine items like minutes approval and purchase orders, plus an executive session on real property purchase.

• Award Southwest Sewer Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project to King Excavating, Inc. for $588,721
• Approve Development Agreement with MDZ-FD Inola, LLC (Family Dollar site) and Certificate of Occupancy
• Approve Library's proposed budget
• Enter Interlocal Agreement with Rogers County for inspection services
• Appoint Brent Anderson to Planning and Zoning Board

The Board of Trustees approved several interlocal agreements with Rogers County and authorized the Town Attorney to negotiate a real property purchase. Other actions included approving a development agreement for a Family Dollar site and adjusting pay for the Court Clerk and Judge.

• Authorized Town Attorney to negotiate real property purchase not to exceed $200,000 (5-0)
• Approved Interlocal Agreements with Rogers County for inspection services and road maintenance (5-0)
• Approved Development Agreement and Certificate of Occupancy for MDZ-FD Inola, LLC Family Dollar site (5-0)
• Approved Special Events License for alcoholic beverages for Hay Day (4-1)
• Approved motion to advertise for Town IT services (5-0)
• Approved termination of A1A contractor services (4-1)
• Tabled Southeast Sewer Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project award to King Excavating, Inc. (5-0)
• Increased Court Clerk pay to $400/month and Judge pay to $600/month (5-0)

City Council and Public Works Authority

The Inola Board of Trustees and Public Works Authority will hold a joint meeting to handle appointments, including mayor, commissioners, and various board members, and to consider several contracts and pay raises. The council will also discuss cleanup of a tree that fell on a resident's house and enter executive session for economic development talks.

• Approve Master Engineering Services Agreement with Kellogg Engineering for FY 2023
• Consider $1.00/hour pay raises for Jacob Johnson and Elaina Henderson for completing animal control class
• Accept resignation of Court Clerk Brandi Powell and discuss handling the position
• Discuss cleanup of tree that fell on Allen and Leah Mullen's house at 204 I St SW
• Authorize ARPA application for Green Valley Lift Station and Gravity Sanitary Sewer Line Project

The Town Board of Trustees appointed Dan Corle as Mayor and Darlene Shear as Vice Mayor. The board also reaffirmed several town officials, board members, and professional consultants. Additionally, the board approved pay raises for two employees and a master engineering agreement.

• Appointed Dan Corle as Mayor (3-2)
• Appointed Darlene Shear as Vice Mayor (5-0)
• Appointed Mark Redden as Police & Fire Commissioner (4-1)
• Appointed Dean Tyler as Street-Drainage-Structures Commissioner (5-0)
• Appointed Darlene Shear as Water & Sewer and Park & Cemeteries Commissioner (5-0)
• Reaffirmed Town Judge Stan Harrell, Auditor Ober & Littlefield, and Engineer Brian Kellogg (5-0)
• Approved $1.00 per hour pay raises for Jacob Johnson and Elaina Henderson (5-0)
• Approved Master Engineering Services & General Consulting Agreement with Kellogg Engineering, Inc. (5-0)

REDI - Rural Economic Development of Inola

The Rural Economic Development of Inola (REDI) Trust Authority is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and discussing park improvements. They will also set the agenda for a community forum on vandalism in the park and review plans for renovating the old City Hall.

• Discussion and possible action on March 20, 2023 meeting minutes
• Set agenda for Community Forum on Vandalism in the Park
• Update on installation of Park Benches & Trash receptacles
• Trash cans for Trash Receptacles
• Update and plans for renovation of old City Hall space

City Council and Public Works Authority

The Inola Board of Trustees and Public Works Authority will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly approve several items, including an agreement with MDZ-FD Inola, LLC for the Family Dollar certificate of occupancy, an engineering report for an ARPA-funded project, a pay raise for Brandi Powell, and the acceptance of Dean Tyler's resignation. The Public Works Authority will also consider appointing members to attend a Muskogee Nation meeting regarding a $589,525 grant for the Green Valley Lift Station and Force Main Project, and surplus two mowers. The meeting includes an executive session on economic development.

• Agreement with MDZ-FD Inola, LLC for Family Dollar certificate of occupancy
• Engineering Report for American Rescue Plan Act State & Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Project
• Hourly pay raise for Brandi Powell
• Appointment of three individuals to attend Muskogee Nation meeting for $589,525 grant for Green Valley Lift Station and Force Main Project
• Surplus of two grasshopper mulching mowers, starting bid $2000 each

The Board of Trustees approved the Engineering Report for the American Rescue Plan Act project and renewed employee benefits with Courtside Benefits. The board also accepted a resignation from the Planning and Zoning Commission and authorized a road closure for the Hay Day Celebration.

• Approved opening every council meeting with a prayer (5-0)
• Renewed employee benefits plan with Courtside Benefits (5-0)
• Approved Engineering Report for American Rescue Plan Act State & Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Project (4-1)
• Accepted Dean Tyler’s resignation from the Planning and Zoning Commission (5-0)
• Approved advertising for bailing and sale of hay from unplatted cemetery (5-0)
• Approved closing HWY 88 for Hay Day Celebration from 9/8/2023 to 9/10/2023 (5-0)
• Approved purchase orders as initialed (5-0)
• Tabled spraying the park for weeds

City Council and Public Works Authority

The Inola Board of Trustees and Public Works Authority meet to consider rescinding a prior rezoning, hiring a police officer and PWA staff, approving an audit engagement, and several other administrative items. The agenda includes both regular town business and Public Works Authority actions.

• Resolution 2023-01 to rescind and recall approval of Rezoning Application No. 2022-0001 (Eaves and Willis property)
• Petition to Vacate Public Ways by Leroy Johnson and Greg Weaver
• Hire Tyson Crow as Police Officer at $18.00/hour starting 3/28/2023
• Approve 2021 Audit Engagement Letter with Ober & Littlefield, CPA's, PLLC
• Hire John Fisher full time for PWA at $20.00/hour and Jordan Waggoner part time at $15.00/hour

The Inola Public Works Authority approved the hiring of a full-time employee and authorized changes to culvert pipe sizes. The board also approved previous meeting minutes and purchase orders. No action was taken regarding a part-time hire or mower bids.

• Approved hiring John Fisher full time at $20.00 per hour starting April 3, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved allowing Town Engineer and Maintenance Supervisor to change culvert pipe size as needed from 15” minimum (5-0)
• Approved purchase orders as initialed (5-0)
• Approved previous meeting minutes from 03-13-2023 (5-0)
• No action taken on hiring Jordan Waggoner part time
• No action taken on advertising bids for 223K grasshopper mulching mower

REDI - Rural Economic Development of Inola

The Rural Economic Development of Inola (REDI) Trust Authority is meeting to handle routine business, including approving February meeting minutes and discussing updates on park benches, trash receptacles, and renovation plans for the old City Hall space. No major decisions or financial actions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion and possible action on February 21, 2023 meeting minutes
• Update on ordering a park bench for Curtis Schmidt
• Update on installation of park benches and trash receptacles
• Update and plans for renovation of old City Hall space

The committee approved the February 21, 2023 meeting minutes and discussed the installation of park benches and trash receptacles. Members scheduled a Community Open Forum for April 17 to discuss park vandalism. The Town Council accepted a bid to demolish the old Town Hall to make way for a future park.

• Approved February 21, 2023 meeting minutes
• Scheduled Community Open Forum for April 17 at 6:00 p.m.
• Town Council accepted bid for old Town Hall demolition

City Council and Public Works Authority

The Inola Board of Trustees and Public Works Authority meet to consider rescinding a previously approved rezoning, awarding a demolition bid for the Old Town Hall, and several park, police, and water items. The agenda includes public comments and routine approvals of minutes and purchase orders.

• Resolution 2023-01 to rescind Rezoning Application No. 2022-0001 (Eaves and Willis property) and restore original zoning
• Bid award for demolition of the Old Town Hall
• Park signs warning of $500 fine plus repair costs for vandalism (tabled from 2/27/2023)
• Purchase of new truck to replace 1984 GMC tanker (tabled from 2/27/2023)
• One-time water/sewer adjustment for ACL Properties, 210 B St NW, due to water leak

The Board of Trustees approved the purchase of a new truck to replace a 1984 GMC tanker and awarded a demolition contract for the Old Town Hall. They also approved new park signage regarding vandalism fines and accepted a staff resignation.

• Awarded Old Town Hall demolition bid to American Demolition for $20,515.00 (3-1)
• Approved purchase of new truck to replace 1984 GMC tanker, not to exceed $101,794.00 (4-0)
• Approved installing park signs stating vandalizing property carries a $500 fine plus repair costs (4-0)
• Accepted resignation of Jacob Sanders effective 2/23/2023 (4-0)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved purchase orders as initialed (4-0)
• Tabled Resolution 2023-01 regarding Rezoning Application No. 2022-0001
• Tabled Petition to Vacate Public Ways by Leroy Johnson and Greg Weaver

City Council and Public Works Authority

The Inola Board of Trustees and Public Works Authority will meet to discuss and possibly act on several items, including accepting a bid for demolition of the old Town Hall, an RCB easement and park matter, and various street, park, and cemetery issues. The Public Works Authority will consider water loss assistance, hiring workers, and wastewater improvement projects. The agenda includes routine approvals and public comments.

• Bid for demolition of old Town Hall
• RCB easement and park discussion
• Appoint Virginia Lane to Cemetery Board
• Park vandalism signs with $500 fine
• Purchase new truck to replace 1984 GMC tanker

The Inola Public Works Authority approved several wastewater improvement projects to move to preliminary engineering for funding requests. The board also authorized hiring for seasonal and PWA positions and requested ORWA assistance with water loss procedures.

• Approved wastewater improvement projects for state funding: Green Valley Southwest Sanitary Sewer Project ($2,673,922.50), Inola WWTP Improvements Project ($6,197,644.80), and Inola Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project (5-0)
• Approved request for ORWA to assist with water loss procedures (5-0)
• Approved advertising to hire one part-time seasonal worker and two PWA workers (5-0)
• Approved purchase orders as initialed (5-0)
• Approved previous meeting minutes from 02-13-2023 (5-0)

REDI - Rural Economic Development of Inola

The committee approved a written request to the Mayor and Town Council to implement a policy fining individuals for park equipment damages. Members also discussed park bench installation and a potential community forum in April regarding vandalism.

• Approved January 17 meeting minutes as printed
• Approved written request to Mayor and Town Council for park vandalism fines ($500 plus repair costs) and signage

City Council and Public Works Authority

The Inola Board of Trustees and Public Works Authority will meet to discuss and vote on several items, including accepting two police officer resignations, a possible pay raise for another officer, and a $225,000 asphalt overlay project. The Public Works Authority will also consider water/sewer adjustments and a utility bed purchase. The agenda includes both regular business and executive sessions for personnel matters.

• Approve asphalt and tack coat purchase for 2023 Southwest Boulevard Asphalt Overlay Project, not to exceed $225,000
• Accept resignations of Officers Travis Goss and Sarah Owens
• Consider $1.50/hour pay raise for Officer Jacob Johnson
• Approve OMAG premium increase
• Approve water/sewer adjustments for three residents due to leaks

The Town Board of Trustees approved funding for a joint venture road project with Rogers County and authorized a generator maintenance agreement. The board also accepted two police officer resignations and approved a short-term contract for treasurer assistance.

• Approved purchasing asphalt tack coat for 2023 Southwest Boulevard Asphalt Overlay Project not to exceed $225,000.00 (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Commercial Power Solutions for Generator Maintenance Agreement (5-0)
• Approved contract with Kimberly Tucker for Treasurer assistance through February 28, 2023, for $250.00 in January and $500.00 in February (5-0)
• Accepted OMAG’s Premium increase (5-0)
• Accepted resignation of Officer Travis Goss (5-0)
• Accepted resignation of Officer Sarah Owens (5-0)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council and Public Works Authority

The Inola Town Council and Public Works Authority will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly act on several items, including a settlement for a pending claim by Brad Craig, appointments, and police personnel matters. The agenda includes executive sessions to review the employment of two officers and to consider hiring a new officer. The meeting also covers financial items such as a motel expense rate increase and a contract for additional treasurer help.

• Possible settlement of pending claims of Brad Craig
• Appoint April Padgett as Treasurer and add as authorized signer on bank accounts
• Consider hiring Officer Jacob Sanders at $16.00 per hour, start date 1/23/2023
• Invoice for $2,606.60 to The Inn at Opryland for 2 officers' motel rooms for Street Cop Training
• One-time water and sewer adjustment for Chelsea Park Apartments due to water leak

The Inola Public Works Authority approved a one-time water and sewer adjustment for Chelsea Park Apartments. The board also authorized two employees to attend water training in Tulsa and approved initialed purchase orders.

• Approved previous meeting minutes from 01-09-2023 (5-0)
• Approved James Kilpatrick and Michael Farrier to attend water training class in Tulsa (5-0)
• Approved one-time water and sewer adjustment for Chelsea Park Apartments due to a leak (5-0)
• Approved purchase orders as initialed (5-0)
• No action taken on ORWA assistance with water loss and procedures

City Council and Public Works Authority

The Inola Town Council and Public Works Authority will hold a regular meeting covering personnel actions, a legal settlement, and financial matters. Key items include possible settlement of Brad Craig's claims, appointment of April Padgett as Treasurer, and executive sessions to review employment of two police officers and hire a new one. The Public Works Authority will also discuss water loss assistance and a utility adjustment for Chelsea Park Apartments.

• Possible settlement of pending claims of Brad Craig
• Appoint April Padgett as Treasurer and add as authorized bank signer
• Executive sessions to review possible termination of Officers Sarah Owens and Travis Goss
• Hiring Officer Jacob Sanders at $16.00/hour starting 1/23/2023
• Invoice approval of $2,606.60 for 2 officers' motel rooms for Street Cop Training

REDI - Rural Economic Development of Inola

The committee reorganized its leadership following the resignation of Scott Roy as Chair. The board approved the November 21, 2022 meeting minutes and authorized payment for trash receptacles. Members discussed the demolition of the Old City Hall and potential park development for the site.

• Appointed James Shaffer as Chairman
• Appointed Nick Peery as Vice Chair
• Approved November 21, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved payment of $1,334.52 to OCI for trash receptacles

City Council and Public Works Authority

The Inola Town Council and Public Works Authority will meet to discuss and possibly act on several items, including a water rate increase, approval of change orders and final payments for a sewer project, and hiring for town positions. The agenda also includes an executive session to discuss settlement of pending claims, and several routine items like minutes approval and purchase orders.

• Water rate increase discussion (PWA)
• Change Order No. 3 for Southwest Boulevard Sanitary Sewer Interceptor & WWTP Lift Station Project, revised amount $3,094,701.98
• Final Pay Request No. 18 to McGuire Brothers Construction, Inc. for $199,300.07
• Hire April Padgett as Treasurer's assistant at $16.00/hour
• Hire Elaina Henderson as Police Officer at $15.00/hour

The Inola Public Works Authority approved a water rate increase and a final payment of $199,300.07 for the Southwest Boulevard sanitary sewer project. The board also authorized a toolbox upgrade for PWA trucks and several individual water and sewer bill adjustments due to leaks.

• Approved water rate increase by .05 per thousand gallons (5-0)
• Approved Final Pay Request No. 18 to McGuire Brothers Construction, Inc. for $199,300.07 (5-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 3 for Southwest Boulevard project, revising contract to $3,094,701.98 (5-0)
• Approved toolbox upgrade for new PWA trucks not to exceed $2,500 (5-0)
• Approved water and sewer adjustment for Carol Alley at 10 D St NW for $408.48 (5-0)
• Approved water and sewer adjustment for Johnny Beard at 200 S Broadway #B3 for $104.32 (5-0)
• Approved water and sewer adjustment for Marvin Bryant at 104 N Broadway for $497.90 (5-0)
• Approved purchase orders as initialed (5-0)