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Inola public meetings in 2024

49 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 30, 2024

City Council and Public Works Authority

✓ Decided: Inola trustees approve domain change, handbook updates, interlocal agreement

The Inola Town Board of Trustees approved several items, including changing the town's domain ownership (not to exceed $1,000), updating the employee handbook regarding holidays, and approving an interlocal agreement with the Port of Inola. They also took no action on animal control and approved purchase orders. The Public Works Authority approved a one-time water adjustment of $351.21 for Amy Williams due to a water leak.

Mon Dec 9, 2024

City Council and Public Works Authority

Inola Council to consider election resolution and audit of town finances

The Inola Board of Trustees and Public Works Authority will hold a regular meeting on December 9, 2024. They will discuss and possibly adopt Resolution 24-15 authorizing and scheduling an election, and consider calling for an audit of town and PWA finances. The Public Works Authority will discuss drainage issues on 2nd Street Southwest and culvert replacements. A presentation on T-Mobile by the school is also scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Inola board approves election resolution, skips audit

The Inola Town Board approved Resolution 24-15 authorizing and scheduling an election, and voted to take no action on auditing town and PWA finances. They also approved prior meeting minutes with a correction, purchase orders, and entered and returned from a Public Works Authority session. No action was taken on drainage issues on 2nd Street Southwest.

Fri Dec 6, 2024

REDI - Rural Economic Development of Inola

REDI Trust to discuss plans for New Library and Leisure Park

The Rural Economic Development of Inola (REDI) Trust Authority is holding a special meeting to discuss and receive an update on plans for the New Library and Leisure Park Campaign. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the item is a discussion only.

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Mon Nov 25, 2024

City Council and Public Works Authority

Council to allocate sales tax to PWA, consider Axon body cameras, raise officer pay

The Inola Board of Trustees and Public Works Authority will discuss allocating a portion of the new 1.5% sales tax and use tax to the PWA for FY2024/2025. They will also consider an agreement with AXON for police body cameras, a pay raise for Officer James Padgett to $20/hour, and allowing Hometown Christmas decorations. Other items include approval of 2025 holiday and meeting calendars, purchase of a storm siren circuit board, and PWA discussion on sewer line code violations.

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Thu Nov 21, 2024

Planning and Zoning Commission

Inola Planning and Zoning meeting cancelled, no items

The November 21, 2024 regular meeting of the Town of Inola Planning and Zoning Commission has been cancelled with no agenda items before the committee. There is also no meeting scheduled for December 2024.

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Mon Nov 18, 2024

REDI - Rural Economic Development of Inola

REDI to discuss fundraising for new library and downtown leisure park

The Rural Economic Development of Inola Trust Authority will hold a regular meeting on November 18, 2024. Agenda items include approving previous meeting minutes, a financial report, and an update on fundraising for a new library and downtown leisure park. No other significant actions are scheduled.

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Tue Nov 12, 2024

City Council and Public Works Authority

Inola Council to consider new bridge on Inola Creek at 600 Rd

The Board of Trustees and Public Works Authority will discuss infrastructure projects, employee benefits, and public safety funding. The body is considering a new bridge resolution and several equipment and training expenditures.

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Mon Oct 28, 2024

City Council and Public Works Authority

Council to consider hiring police officer Timothy Nichols

The Inola Town Council and Public Works Authority will meet jointly. Items include approval of gift cards for employees and volunteer firefighters, a resolution on trustee-employee communications, and grievances filed by two police officers. They will also consider hiring a new police officer and discuss insurance changes for firefighters. The Public Works Authority will consider a notice to proceed for the Green Valley Lift Station and permits for wastewater treatment conversion.

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Mon Oct 21, 2024

REDI - Rural Economic Development of Inola

REDI trustees discuss fundraising chair for new library campaign

The Rural Economic Development of Inola (REDI) Trust Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve prior minutes, review financials, and discuss the appointment of a chair or co-chair for the new library campaign fundraising effort. Trustees will also review outcomes from a September meeting with potential fundraising committee members and consider next steps. No votes on ordinances, contracts, or dollar amounts are scheduled.

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Thu Oct 17, 2024

Planning and Zoning Commission

Inola Planning and Zoning Commission meeting cancelled for October 17, 2024

The regular meeting of the Town of Inola Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for October 17, 2024, has been cancelled with no agenda items.

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Tue Oct 15, 2024

City Council and Public Works Authority

Inola Council to discuss grants for water lines and street paving

The Board of Trustees and Public Works Authority will consider grant applications and funding for infrastructure projects. The meeting also includes discussions on town ordinances, personnel grievances, and wastewater treatment permits.

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Mon Sep 30, 2024

City Council and Public Works Authority

Council to consider $70,000 police vehicle, communications policy, and livestream equipment

The Inola Town Board of Trustees and Public Works Authority will discuss and possibly adopt two resolutions: one on trustee-employee communications policies (Resolution 2024-09) and another on delegation of authority to the Town Administrator (Resolution 24-08). They will also consider purchasing livestream equipment for meetings and spending up to $70,000 on a new police unit, plus up to $5,000 on police equipment. The Public Works Authority will discuss changing the wastewater and water superintendent title from Michael Farrier to James Kilpatrick.

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Thu Sep 19, 2024

Planning and Zoning Commission

Inola Planning and Zoning Commission meeting cancelled

The regular meeting of the Town of Inola Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for September 19, 2024, has been cancelled. There were no agenda items before the committee.

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Mon Sep 9, 2024

City Council and Public Works Authority

Council to consider approving 2024-2025 budget, multiple pay increases

The Inola Town Board of Trustees and Public Works Authority will discuss and possibly approve the 2024-2025 budget, a resolution on town administrator authority, and several employee pay adjustments. The agenda includes market-based pay raises for six employees and a 3% CPI increase for all staff except police. A police officer hire at $22.25/hour and a $3,500 training payment for another officer are also up for votes.

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✓ Decided: Inola trustees approve 2024-25 budget and multiple pay raises

The Inola Town Board of Trustees approved the 2024-2025 budget and several pay increases for town employees, including a 3% CPI raise for all non-police employees. They also hired a new police officer and approved funding for officer training. The board voted to email Ordinance 24-02 and related documents for further review on the town administrator's authority.

Mon Aug 26, 2024

City Council and Public Works Authority

Town considers leasing sites for new park and library; discusses budget and delegation of authority

The Inola Board of Trustees and Public Works Authority will discuss leasing the old Town Hall site at Broadway and Commercial St. for a new park and the property behind the new Town Hall for a library, both to be developed by REDI. Other items include a resolution on delegating authority to the Town Administrator, the 2024-2025 budget, and an addendum to the interlocal agreement with the Rogers County Sheriff. The Public Works Authority will consider a task order for engineering services related to subdivision review and permitting.

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✓ Decided: Inola trustees approve $1/year leases for REDI to build park and library

The Inola Board of Trustees approved two $1-per-year lease agreements for REDI to develop a new Town Square Park at the old Town Hall site and a new library behind the new Town Hall. The board tabled a resolution on delegating authority to the Town Administrator and approved several other items, including authorizing contract discussions with Omnigo and approving an addendum to the sheriff's interlocal agreement. The Public Works Authority approved engineering task orders for subdivision review and commercial inspection scopes.

Thu Aug 15, 2024

Planning and Zoning Commission

Planning commission to vote on splitting one lot into four lots

The Inola Planning and Zoning Commission will consider approving a lot split that divides one parcel into four lots. The meeting includes routine items such as approving minutes and addressing any unforeseen new business. Action on the lot split is the primary substantive item.

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Mon Aug 12, 2024

City Council and Public Works Authority

Inola Council to discuss new fire station site and Green Valley lift station contract

The Board of Trustees and Public Works Authority will consider updates to the Town Administrator's duties and the purchase of property for a new fire station. The Public Works Authority will discuss a construction contract for the Green Valley lift station.

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Mon Jul 29, 2024

City Council and Public Works Authority

Inola council to vote on fireworks display, brush truck funding, and new hires

The Inola Town Council and Public Works Authority will meet to discuss and possibly act on several items, including a commercial fireworks display at Inola Christian Church’s Fall Festival, funding and purchases related to a new brush truck for the fire department, and hiring decisions for police officers. The meeting also includes discussions on resignations, appointments, and infrastructure projects.

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✓ Decided: Inola trustees approve $90K brush truck, hire two police officers

The Inola Town Board of Trustees approved a series of actions, including allowing a commercial fireworks display, accepting resignations, making appointments, and funding IT and equipment purchases. They also approved the purchase of a brush truck bed for up to $90,000, transferred $30,000 from general funds for the truck, and hired two police officers contingent on background checks.

Thu Jul 18, 2024

Planning and Zoning Commission

Inola Planning and Zoning Commission meeting cancelled for July 18, 2024

The regular meeting of the Town of Inola Planning and Zoning Commission has been cancelled with no agenda items to consider.

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Mon Jul 15, 2024

REDI - Rural Economic Development of Inola

REDI Trust discusses library fundraising, grants, and park design

The Rural Economic Development of Inola (REDI) Trust Authority is meeting to discuss and possibly take action on the June 17 meeting minutes. Key discussion items include updates on a fundraising campaign co-chair for a new library, potential corporate grants for the library and town park, and an architect's drawing for a downtown park. No decisions or dollar amounts are specified in the agenda.

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Mon Jul 8, 2024

City Council and Public Works Authority

Inola officials to consider police hiring and development agreement amendment

The Inola Board of Trustees and Public Works Authority will discuss employee benefits, holiday schedules, and bank account signers. The council will also consider a development agreement amendment with MDZ-FD Inola, LLC. Additionally, officials will consider hiring Christopher Hughes as a police officer at $22.25 per hour.

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Mon Jun 24, 2024

City Council and Public Works Authority

Inola officials to discuss water runoff control and municipal roles

The Board of Trustees will discuss parameters for water runoff control. The board will also consider the roles of the Mayor, Trustees, Commissioners, and Town Administrator.

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Thu Jun 20, 2024

Planning and Zoning Commission

The June 20, 2024, Inola Planning and Zoning Commission meeting is cancelled.

The regular meeting of the Town of Inola Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for June 20, 2024, has been cancelled. There are no agenda items before the committee for this date.

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Mon Jun 17, 2024

REDI - Rural Economic Development of Inola

REDI Trust Authority discusses library campaign and downtown park updates

The REDI Trust Authority will review the May 20, 2024 meeting minutes and receive updates on the new Library Campaign. The agenda also includes updates regarding architect drawings for the downtown Park and the June 12 Citizens meeting.

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Mon Jun 10, 2024

City Council and Public Works Authority

Zoning change for residential use at 17300 E. 590 Road

The Board of Trustees and Public Works Authority will consider a zoning change for property on E. 590 Road. The agenda also includes discussions regarding animal control ordinances, police procedures, and a wastewater treatment facility lease agreement.

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Tue May 28, 2024

City Council and Public Works Authority

Inola Board of Trustees to discuss ARPA funds and police pay scales

The Board of Trustees and Public Works Authority will meet to consider the allocation of ARPA money and the 2023 audit engagement letter. The council will also discuss police pay scales, the purchase of a 2025 police unit, and funding for the fire department. A request for road closures during Hay Day on September 6-7, 2024, is also on the agenda.

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Mon May 20, 2024

REDI - Rural Economic Development of Inola

REDI to discuss payroll tax diversion for economic stimulus

The Rural Economic Development of Inola (REDI) Trust Authority is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and receiving updates on the library campaign and downtown park. The main discussion will be a preliminary look at using payroll tax diversion by Inola companies to fund economic stimulus projects.

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Thu May 16, 2024

Planning and Zoning Commission

Inola Planning and Zoning meeting cancelled, no agenda items

The regular meeting of the Town of Inola Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for Thursday, May 16, 2024, has been cancelled. No agenda items were before the committee, so no decisions or discussions will take place.

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Mon May 13, 2024

City Council and Public Works Authority

Inola officials to consider water and trash rate increases

The Board of Trustees and Public Works Authority will discuss utility rate adjustments and employee staffing. The board is also considering a sales tax administration agreement and a fund transfer to the library savings account.

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Wed May 1, 2024

City Council and Public Works Authority

Inola City Council to consider hiring a Police Chief

The Board of Trustees and Public Works Authority will meet to discuss the employment of candidates for Police Chief. This includes a potential executive session to review candidates and a possible vote to hire a Police Chief.

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Mon Apr 29, 2024

City Council and Public Works Authority

Inola Council discusses broadband franchise, tax increases, and fire department grants

The Inola Town Council and Public Works Authority will meet to consider several municipal actions including a cable communications franchise and excise tax amendments. The agenda also includes discussions regarding water drainage at the Family Dollar site and emergency management personnel changes.

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Thu Apr 18, 2024

Planning and Zoning Commission

Commission to vote on AG-to-RS-4 zoning change at 590 Rd

The Inola Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on Zoning Change Request Case #202401, which would rezone property at 590 Rd from AG to RS-4 for single-family detached homes with a 6,500 sq ft minimum lot size, requested by MJM Construction, LLC and Integrity Development Group. The commission will also review minutes from a September 2023 special meeting and consider whether members can ethically vote on the case.

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Mon Apr 15, 2024

REDI - Rural Economic Development of Inola

REDI trust to review sales tax passage, park updates, cornhole games

The Rural Economic Development of Inola (REDI) Trust Authority is meeting to handle routine business, including approving March meeting minutes and reviewing the financial report. Members will also get updates on the recently passed sales tax increase, downtown park developments, and cornhole games at Fleming Park. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions listed beyond the minutes approval.

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Mon Apr 8, 2024

City Council and Public Works Authority

Inola Council to address Family Dollar drainage default notice

The Board of Trustees will discuss a Notice of Default from MDZ-FD Inola, LLC regarding a downstream water drainage plan for the Family Dollar site. The council will also consider a vehicle purchase for police and fire services. The Public Works Authority will review a specific water bill adjustment.

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Mon Mar 25, 2024

City Council and Public Works Authority

Inola Council to consider ending contract with Kellogg Engineering, Inc.

The Board of Trustees and Public Works Authority will discuss ending a contract with Kellogg Engineering, Inc. regarding ARPA projects. The meeting includes decisions on police staffing, public works pay, and local infrastructure repairs.

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Thu Mar 21, 2024

Planning and Zoning Commission

Inola planning commission meeting cancelled for March 21

The regular meeting of the Town of Inola Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for Thursday, March 21, 2024, has been cancelled. No agenda items were before the committee.

Mon Mar 18, 2024

REDI - Rural Economic Development of Inola

REDI Trust to discuss sales tax increase and park updates

The Rural Economic Development of Inola (REDI) Trust Authority is meeting to discuss and potentially act on a sales tax increase, along with updates on a downtown park and cornhole games at Fleming Park. The board will also consider approval of the February 20, 2024 meeting minutes and a financial report showing no activity. The agenda is largely routine, with the sales tax increase being the most substantive item for potential action.

Thu Mar 14, 2024

City Council and Public Works Authority

Inola City Council to address Police Chief resignation and interim hire

The Board of Trustees and Public Works Authority will meet to accept the resignation of the Police Chief. The body will also discuss and potentially hire an interim Police Chief.

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Thu Mar 14, 2024

City Council and Public Works Authority

Inola City Council and Public Works Authority Special Meeting

The Trustees of the Town of Inola will hold a special session on March 14, 2024. The provided agenda contains only the meeting notice and no specific action items or discussion topics.

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Mon Mar 11, 2024

City Council and Public Works Authority

Inola Council to interview Police Chief applicants and discuss Vyve franchise renewal

The Board of Trustees will hold an executive session to interview candidates for Police Chief and discuss the status of the Student Resource Officer. The council is also considering a franchise renewal request from Vyve for cable communications. The Public Works Authority will review a specific water bill adjustment.

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Mon Feb 26, 2024

City Council and Public Works Authority

Inola Council to discuss Police Chief transition and drainage default notice

The Board of Trustees and Public Works Authority will consider a part-time extension for Police Chief Cliff Stevens and interview new applicants. The board will also address a Notice of Default from MDZ-FD Inola, LLC regarding a water drainage plan for the Family Dollar site.

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Tue Feb 20, 2024

REDI - Rural Economic Development of Inola

Inola REDI trust to review park vandalism, downtown park updates

The Rural Economic Development of Inola (REDI) Trust Authority is meeting to handle routine business, including approving prior meeting minutes and a financial report. Members will also discuss updates on vandalism at Fleming Park, any developments for the downtown park, and the cornhole games. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major decisions or contracts listed.

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Thu Feb 15, 2024

Planning and Zoning Commission

Inola Planning and Zoning meeting cancelled, no agenda items

The regular meeting of the Town of Inola Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for February 15, 2024, has been cancelled with no agenda items before the committee. This is a procedural notice only, with no decisions or discussions taking place.

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Mon Feb 12, 2024

City Council and Public Works Authority

Inola Council to discuss police chief vacancy and new police equipment

The Board of Trustees and Public Works Authority will consider expenditures for police vehicles and radios, as well as the recruitment of a new Police Chief. The body will also discuss road repairs and drainage easements.

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Mon Jan 29, 2024

City Council and Public Works Authority

Inola Council to consider closing out Southwest Sanitary Wastewater project

The Board of Trustees and Public Works Authority will discuss the close-out of a Community Development Block Grant for sewer improvements. The body will also consider a $336,868.90 fund transfer to the PWA and various personnel and infrastructure payments.

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Thu Jan 18, 2024

Planning and Zoning Commission

Inola Planning and Zoning meeting cancelled, no agenda items

The regular meeting of the Town of Inola Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for January 18, 2024, has been cancelled with no agenda items before the committee. This is a procedural cancellation with no decisions or discussions taking place.

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Tue Jan 16, 2024

REDI - Rural Economic Development of Inola

REDI Trust Authority meeting canceled

The Rural Economic Development of Inola (REDI) Trust Authority meeting scheduled for January 16, 2024, has been canceled. No business items are listed for discussion or decision.

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Mon Jan 8, 2024

City Council and Public Works Authority

Inola Council to review Town Administrator performance and litigation settlement

The Board of Trustees will discuss a settlement offer in the Paula Corle v. Town of Inola case and review a complaint and job performance regarding Town Administrator Scott Devers. The Public Works Authority will consider a generator maintenance agreement and a sewer tap repair.

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Tue Jan 2, 2024

City Council and Public Works Authority

Inola to consider hiring new engineering firms

The Board of Trustees and Public Works Authority are holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially hire a new engineering firm for the Town and the PWA.

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