Inola public meetings in 2025

City Council and Public Works Authority

The Board of Trustees and Public Works Authority will consider opening a public hearing regarding the Sofidel expansion Project Plan. The bodies will also discuss shifting Fire Department funding from Public Works to the General Fund.

• Proposed amendment and restated Sofidel expansion Project Plan
• Adjustment of permitting rates
• Funding shift for the Fire Department from Public Works to the General Fund
• HUB Task Order 15 for hydraulic study and permitting of main supply lines from RWD 2
• Horseshoe Construction change order for additional sewer line replacement

The Inola Town Board approved a $4,500 fire department allocation, opened and closed a public hearing, and voted to fund purchase orders. The Inola Public Works Authority approved a $71,000 hydraulic study and a $3,973,013.48 sewer line replacement change order, and discontinued fire department funding through PWA starting Jan. 1 2026. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $4,500 fire department funding from General Fund (5-0)
• Opened public hearing at 6:30 p.m. (5-0)
• Closed public hearing at 7:32 p.m. (5-0)
• Discontinued fire department funding through PWA effective Jan 1 2026 (5-0)
• Approved $71,000 Task Order 15 hydraulic study (5-0)
• Approved $3,973,013.48 sewer line replacement change order (5-0)
• Approved purchase orders as initialed (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:45 p.m. (5-0)

City Council and Public Works Authority

The Inola City Council and Public Works Authority will consider several agenda items, including a potential agreement with Helling’s Properties, LLC regarding inspections. They will also act on resignations from the cemetery board, a proposed amendment to the vehicle take‑home policy, and approve purchase orders and routine reports. Additional items include a presentation on recognizing a police officer and discussion of a drainage project task order (tabled). The meeting follows standard procedures such as public comments, a pledge of allegiance, and opening prayer.

• Discussion of a possible agreement with Helling’s Properties, LLC related to inspections
• Acceptance of Crystal Lusk’s resignation from the cemetery board
• Acceptance of Christopher Ryan Lusk’s resignation from the cemetery board
• Consideration of an amendment to the vehicle take‑home policy
• Presentation on recognizing a police officer

The Board unanimously approved a 90‑day trial of a vehicle take‑home policy that limits mileage to 70 miles per day, with excess mileage charged at $0.70 per mile. It also accepted the immediate resignations of Crystal Lusk and Christopher Ryan Lusk from the Cemetery Board. The Board voted to take no action on the drainage projects and Willow Bridge item, and to table the police‑officer recognition discussion.

• Approved 90‑day vehicle take‑home policy trial (unanimous yes)
• Accepted Crystal Lusk’s resignation from Cemetery Board (unanimous yes)
• Accepted Christopher Ryan Lusk’s resignation from Cemetery Board (unanimous yes)
• Took no action on drainage projects and Willow Bridge (unanimous yes)
• Tabled discussion on recognizing a police officer (unanimous yes)
• Approved purchase orders as initialed (unanimous yes)
• Moved into Public Works Authority session at 6:50 p.m. (unanimous yes)
• Returned from Public Works Authority session at 6:51 p.m. (unanimous yes)

City Council and Public Works Authority

The Inola City Council and Public Works Authority will discuss and possibly act on several infrastructure projects, including a contract for the Broadway drainage project and a task order for drainage work and the Willow bridge. They will also consider purchasing battery‑powered jaws for police use, review current sewer rates, and approve purchase orders. Additional agenda items include a town administrator update, the 2026 town calendar, and routine motions to adjourn.

• Accept contract for Broadway drainage project (presented by Dwain Garner)
• Consider task order for drainage projects and Willow bridge (DG)
• Discuss purchase of battery‑powered jaws for police (Carl Day)
• Approve purchase orders as initialed
• Discuss current sewer rates (SD)

The Town Board approved the 2026 town calendar, accepted a $202,750 contract for the Broadway Drainage project, and tabled a task order for drainage and the Willow bridge. The Board also approved the purchase of battery‑powered jaws and approved purchase orders. The Public Works Authority approved a $450,000 Green Valley Force Main contract. All motions passed with unanimous 5‑yes votes.

• Approved $202,750 Broadway Drainage contract (5‑yes)
• Tabled task order for drainage and Willow bridge (5‑yes)
• Approved purchase of battery powered jaws (5‑yes)
• Approved 2026 Town Calendar (5‑yes)
• Approved purchase orders (5‑yes)
• Approved $450,000 Green Valley Force Main contract (5‑yes)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (5‑yes)

REDI - Rural Economic Development of Inola

The Rural Economic Development of Inola (REDI) Trust Authority will meet to review financial reports and previous meeting minutes. The body will discuss potential actions regarding Leisure Park and a basketball goal post purchase, alongside an update on the new library.

• Purchase of a short basketball goal post
• Update on the new Library
• Discussion and possible action on Leisure Park
• Review of January 21, 2024 meeting minutes

The board voted to decline repair or replacement of the vandalized short basketball goal at Fleming Park. A motion to suspend discussion of the new Library and Leisure Park until early 2026 was also carried. The meeting minutes were tabled because the agenda listed an incorrect date.

• Motion to not repair or replace the basketball goal – carried
• Motion to suspend discussion on new Library and Leisure Park until Jan/Feb 2026 – carried
• Meeting minutes tabled due to incorrect agenda date

City Council and Public Works Authority

The Inola City Council will discuss Ordinance 25-06, which would permit municipal elected officials and judges to carry concealed firearms for self‑defense. The meeting also includes consideration of the sale and disposal of surplus fire department and police equipment listed in the agenda. The Public Works Authority will address the designation of a new secretary and the purchase of a skid steer with attachments.

• Ordinance 25-06 to authorize municipal elected officials and judges to carry concealed firearms
• Sale of surplus equipment: 2006 GMC Van, 1996 Dodge 3500, 1986 Chevrolet pickup, 2014 and 2016 Ford Explorers, 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2008 F250, 2010 F350, 2010 Kioti tractor, 2014 Case mini excavator
• Discussion of method of disposal for surplus equipment
• Purchase of a skid steer and attachments by the Public Works Authority
• Designation of Brittany Stevens as Secretary of the Public Works Authority

The Board approved Ordinance 25-06, authorizing municipal elected officials and judges to carry concealed firearms (vote 4-1). They also approved the method for disposing surplus equipment (vote 4-1) and authorized the purchase of a skid steer and attachments up to $82,000 (unanimous). Additional approvals included purchase orders, meeting minutes, and the designation of a PWA secretary.

• Approved Ordinance 25-06 for concealed firearms (4-1)
• Approved method for surplus equipment disposal (4-1)
• Authorized purchase of skid steer and attachments up to $82,000 (5-0)
• Designated Brittany Stevens as PWA Secretary (5-0)
• Approved purchase orders as initialed (5-0)
• Approved previous meeting minutes for Town Board (5-0)
• Approved previous meeting minutes for Public Works Authority (5-0)

City Council and Public Works Authority

The Board of Trustees and Public Works Authority will meet to consider personnel changes and compensation agreements. The session includes discussions on bank account authorizations and the sale of materials from the Two-Mile blacktop project.

• Action to add Brittany Stevens to bank accounts and remove Jayce Springer
• Agreement with Town Administrator regarding compensation and comp time
• Discussion on selling millings from the Two-Mile blacktop project
• Discussion on paying firemen for their runs
• Purchase of holiday cards for employees and volunteer fire department

The Inola Town Board approved several personnel and financial actions, including adding Brittany Stevens to the town bank accounts, granting Scott Devers a $110,000 annual raise, and authorizing holiday cards up to $4,000. The board also approved compensation and comp‑time policies, moved the meeting into and out of the Public Works Authority session, and approved pending purchase orders. All motions passed with five votes in favor and no recorded opposition.

• Approved addition of Brittany Stevens to bank accounts and removal of Jayce Springer (5-0)
• Approved $110,000 annual raise for Town Administrator Scott Devers (5-0)
• Approved purchase of holiday cards up to $4,000 (5-0)
• Approved compensation and comp‑time policy with Town Administrator (5-0)
• Approved moving the meeting into the Public Works Authority session (5-0)
• Approved returning from the Public Works Authority session (5-0)
• Approved pending purchase orders as initialed (5-0)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (5-0)

City Council and Public Works Authority

The Inola City Council will discuss Ordinance 25-05 to modify the employee retirement plan and a motion to declare an emergency to make the ordinance effective immediately. Additional items include a donation of old computers, hiring a part-time librarian, and several proposed annual salary increases for staff. The Public Works Authority will review a purchase of snowplow equipment for its trucks and a change order for sewer line replacement. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, purchase orders, and reports.

• Ordinance 25-05 to change the employee retirement plan
• Motion to declare an emergency making Ordinance 25-05 effective upon passage
• Donation of old computers
• Purchase and installation of snowplow equipment for PWA trucks
• Approval of change order for horseshoe construction for additional sewer line replacements

The Board approved Ordinance 25‑05, changing the town employee retirement plan. It also approved a series of staff salary increases, a part‑time library hire, the donation of 4‑6 computers, and accepted a resignation. The Board entered and exited the Public Works Authority session, approved related purchase orders, and adjourned the meeting.

• Adopted Ordinance 25‑05 (employee retirement plan) – approved (unanimous)
• Motion to take no emergency action on Ordinance 25‑05 – approved (unanimous)
• Approved donation of 4‑6 computers – approved (unanimous)
• Accepted Mandy Thueson resignation – approved (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Lauren Carlile for 20 hrs/week at $15/hr – approved (unanimous)
• Approved salary raise for Monica Clark to $22.45/hr effective Oct 19 2025 – approved (unanimous)
• Motion to go into Public Works Authority session – approved (unanimous)
• Approved purchase orders as initialed – approved (unanimous)

City Council and Public Works Authority

The Board of Trustees and Public Works Authority will discuss personnel changes, financial audits from 2021-2024, and several grant applications. The body is considering resolutions for water distribution and fire truck chassis funding.

• Resolution 25-13 and 25-14 for ODOC Community Development Block Grant #19729 for water distribution system
• Resolution 25-11 to apply for REAP grant for a new fire truck chassis
• Transfer of $16,000.00 from General Fund to Street Fund for materials
• Approval of financial audits for years 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024
• Service agreements with Nexbillpay for utility and miscellaneous fees

The Board approved audits for fiscal years 2021 through 2024 and transferred $16,000 from the General Fund to the Street Fund. It accepted several grant resolutions, including the ODOC CDBG grant for the water distribution system and a REAP grant for a new fire‑truck chassis. The trustees hired Ronald Montgomery as a police officer at $21.50 per hour effective September 30, and appointed Barney Grigg to the Cemetery Board.

• Approved transfer of $16,000 from General Fund to Street Fund (5‑0)
• Approved contract for administrative services with Grand Gateway for $10,000 (5‑0)
• Accepted resignations of Town Clerk Jayce Springer and Library staff Lauren Herrick (5‑0 each)
• Approved Resolution 25-13 authorizing ODOC CDBG grant #19729 for water distribution (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25-11 to apply for REAP grant for new fire‑truck chassis (5‑0)
• Approved audits for fiscal years 2021‑2024 (5‑0 each)
• Hired Ronald Montgomery as police officer at $21.50/hr starting Sep 30 (5‑0)
• Appointed Barney Grigg to the Cemetery Board (5‑0)

City Council and Public Works Authority

The Inola Town Council and Public Works Authority will review routine items including approval of past meeting minutes, public comments, and a town administrator update. Key discussions include adopting a 2025–2026 budget, considering tax increment districts for development, and amending the animal retention policy. An executive session will address a pending litigation settlement offer.

• Possible action to adopt 2025–2026 Annual Budget
• Possible action to adopt Resolution 2025-10 on tax increment districts for development
• Discussion to amend animal retention policy
• Executive session for settlement offer in Paula Corle v. Town of Inola litigation
• Possible action to approve service agreement with Paystar for miscellaneous fees (tabled)

The Inola Town Board approved the 2025‑2026 Annual Budget for $3.2 Millon Dollars. The board also adopted Resolution 2025‑10 to study tax increment and incentive districts, approved a $7,500 settlement in the Paula Corle lawsuit, and authorized the Town Administrator to attend the 2025 Oklahoma Academy Town Hall Conference Retreat (up to $1,400). Additional actions included posting for a Town Clerk, allowing temporary hiring for that position, and approving purchase orders.

• Approved 2025‑2026 Annual Budget of $3.2 Millon Dollars (4‑yes)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑10 on tax increment and incentive districts (4‑yes)
• Approved settlement offer of $7,500 in Paula Corle v. Town of Inola (2‑yes, 1‑abstain, 1‑yes)
• Approved sending Town Administrator to 2025 Oklahoma Academy Town Hall Conference Retreat, not to exceed $1,400 (4‑yes)
• Authorized posting for Town Clerk position (4‑yes)
• Authorized temporary hiring for Town Clerk position until next council meeting (4‑yes)
• Approved purchase orders as initialed (4‑yes)
• Moved to take no action on listing Trustees’ phone numbers, to be reconsidered later (4‑yes)

City Council and Public Works Authority

The Board of Trustees and Public Works Authority will meet to discuss a draft budget and a proposed $65,000 transfer to the Streets and Alleys account. The body will also consider several police training requests, a new police car purchase, and a fire department grant.

• Proposed transfer of $65,000 from General Fund to Streets and Alleys account
• Acceptance of 80-20 grant for $22,359.20 and $10,000 for the fire department
• Consideration of a service agreement with Paystar for miscellaneous fees
• Proposed purchase of a replacement police car
• Appointment of Christopher Ryan Lusk to the Cemetery Board

The Inola Town Board approved a $65,000 transfer from the general fund to the streets and alley account and authorized the purchase of a replacement police car for up to $72,000. It also accepted an $22,359.20 grant and a $10,000 fire department allocation, appointed Christopher Ryan Lusk to the Cemetery Board and Kordel Graham as emergency manager, and voted to table a service agreement with Paystar and to take no action on Rosenberg’s Rules of Order.

• Approved $65,000 transfer to streets and alley (5-0)
• Approved police car purchase up to $72,000 (5-0)
• Accepted $22,359.20 grant and $10,000 fire allocation (5-0)
• Appointed Christopher Ryan Lusk to Cemetery Board (5-0)
• Appointed Kordel Graham as emergency manager (5-0)
• Tabled service agreement with Paystar (5-0)
• No action on Rosenberg’s Rules of Order (5-0)
• Approved purchase orders as initialed (5-0)

REDI - Rural Economic Development of Inola

The Rural Economic Development of Inola (REDI) Trust Authority will meet to review financial reports and July 21, 2025 meeting minutes. The body will discuss updates regarding proposed new business at the Inola Port and other outstanding projects.

• July 21, 2025 Meeting minutes
• Financial Report
• Proposed new business at the Inola Port
• Outstanding project updates

The board approved the July 21, 2025 meeting minutes as printed and distributed. The financial report showed a July balance of $36,462.08 with no activity. Members provided updates on park lighting, annexation, housing, school bond, fire stations, T‑Mobile field unveiling, and other projects, but no decisions were made. The meeting adjourned at 4:34 p.m.

• Approved July 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council and Public Works Authority

The Board of Trustees will discuss adopting Rosenberg’s Rules of Order and new sign-in sheets for meetings. The Public Works Authority will consider hiring a seasonal employee and purchasing a new mini excavator with a trailer and attachments.

• Adoption of Rosenberg’s Rules of Order for parliamentary procedures
• Hiring of part-time seasonal employee Dylan Turner at $15.00 per hour
• Purchase of a new mini excavator with trailer and attachments
• Acceptance of Raeline Holloway’s resignation from the Cemetery Board
• Acceptance of Michael Evans' resignation as Emergency Management

The Inola Town Board approved the minutes from the previous meeting and adopted new sign-in sheets for meetings and hearings. The board tabled the adoption of Rosenberg’s Rules of Order, approved a two‑hour parliamentary training session, and accepted resignations from the Cemetery Board and the Emergency Management position. Purchase orders were approved and the meeting was adjourned. The Inola Public Works Authority also approved a seasonal hire and a mini excavator purchase.

• Adopt new sign-in sheets for meetings and hearings (4-0)
• Table adoption of Rosenberg’s Rules of Order (4-0)
• Approve two‑hour parliamentary training session (4-0)
• Accept Raceline Holloway’s resignation from Cemetery Board (4-0)
• Accept Michael Evans’s resignation as Emergency Management (4-0)
• Approve Town Board purchase orders (4-0)
• Hire Dylan Turner, part‑time seasonal employee, $15.00/hr (4-0)
• Purchase mini excavator with trailer, not to exceed $92,000.00 (4-0)

City Council and Public Works Authority

The Board of Trustees and Public Works Authority will discuss infrastructure projects, town ethics codes, and personnel pay. The Public Works Authority is considering increasing water rates for consumers to cover administrative fees and costs from Rural Water District #2 Mayes County.

• Preliminary plat of Pine Lake subdivision submitted by Integrity Development Group, LLC
• Bidding process for the Broadway and A St. NW drainage project
• Proposed pay increase for Officer Padgett to $23.00 per hour
• Water rate increase of 31 cents per 1,000 gallons to cover admin fees
• One-time water adjustment of $185.92 for 1 E ST NE (A)

The Inola Town Board approved the Town of Inola Rules of Conduct and Code of Ethics and adopted several agreements, including a release of repurchase rights with Turner Pharmacy and an interlocal cooperative agreement with Rogers County. The board also approved a 31‑cent per‑1,000‑gallon water‑rate increase and a pay raise for Officer Padgett to $23 per hour. All actions were approved unanimously by the trustees present.

• Adopted Town of Inola Rules of Conduct and Code of Ethics (4‑yes)
• Approved Release of Repurchase Rights Agreement with Turner Pharmacy Property, LLC (4‑yes)
• Accepted interlocal cooperative agreement with Rogers County (4‑yes)
• Approved Pine Lake subdivision preliminary plat (4‑yes)
• Approved 31‑cent per‑1,000‑gallon water‑rate increase for town consumers (4‑yes)
• Approved Officer Padgett pay raise to $23 per hour (4‑yes)
• Approved move forward with bidding for Broadway and A St. NW drainage project (4‑yes)
• Allocated one‑third of sales tax and one‑third of use tax to the Public Works Authority (4‑yes)

REDI - Rural Economic Development of Inola

The Rural Economic Development of Inola (REDI) Trust Authority will meet to review financial reports and meeting minutes. The body will discuss updates regarding the Inola Port and the new library, and may take action on Leisure Park.

• Proposed new business at the Inola Port
• Update on the new library
• Possible action on Leisure Park

The board approved the May 16, 2025 meeting minutes as printed and distributed. The financial report showed a balance of $36,462.08 with no activity for May or June. Discussions covered a proposed 70‑home Green Valley addition, two new fire stations, a possible annexation campaign, and updates on the library and leisure park, but no actions were taken on any of these items.

• Approved May 16, 2025 meeting minutes (no vote tally recorded)

City Council and Public Works Authority

The Board of Trustees and Public Works Authority will discuss infrastructure updates, public safety contracts, and development agreements. Key items include a final plat for a Family Dollar site and a review of permit fees. The body will also consider several IT and service contract renewals.

• Final plat approval for MDZ-FD Inola, LLC (Family Dollar site)
• Annual IWorks contract renewal for $3,700.00
• E9-1-1 Dispatch agreements for Police ($1,103.43/month) and Fire ($576.80/month)
• Funding for asphalt to repave a portion of SW Boulevard
• PWA funding for John Fisher's water and wastewater licenses totaling $750.00

The Inola Town Board unanimously approved a $62,000 transfer from the General Fund to the Street Fund to cover asphalt costs for a portion of SW Boulevard. It also approved a new website platform not to exceed $6,000, hired a full‑time police officer at $24 per hour, and authorized $1,500 for park electrical outlets with a $2,200 cap. Additional actions included a no‑action decision on the IWorks contract and approval of legal services at $300 per hour.

• Approved $62,000 transfer to Street Fund for asphalt (4‑0)
• Approved website platform purchase up to $6,000 (4‑0)
• No action on IWorks contract renewal $3,700 (4‑0)
• Approved legal services agreement at $300 per hour (4‑0)
• Approved hiring of police officer Aaron Ballard at $24/hr (4‑0)
• Approved $1,500 move to Park Fund, not to exceed $2,200 for electrical outlets (4‑0)
• Approved settlement of vehicle damage claim with Loretta Bruce up to $2,300 (4‑0)
• Approved motion to go into PWA session (4‑0)

City Council and Public Works Authority

The Board of Trustees and Public Works Authority will discuss town events, infrastructure repairs, and personnel matters. The body is considering a monthly Cruise Night and a 2025-2026 employee health plan. The Public Works Authority will review sewer inspection services and water leak adjustments.

• Proposed monthly Cruise Night from BancFirst to the railroad tracks with food trucks at the old Town Hall lot
• Approval of 2025-2026 health plan for town employees
• Proposed repair of the creek west of A ST NE
• One-time water adjustment of $440.75 for 125 C St SE
• Hiring of part-time seasonal employee William Lubbock at $15.00 per hour

The Inola Town Board unanimously approved the 2025‑2026 employee health plan at $616 per month and the School Resource Officer agreement with Inola Public Schools. It also affirmed the Board of Adjustment members, authorized the nursing home fireworks display in Fleming Park, and entered and exited an executive session on economic‑development matters. All other items were either approved or taken no action with unanimous votes.

• Approved 2025‑2026 employee health plan ($616 per month) – unanimous
• Approved SRO agreement with Inola Public Schools for 2025‑2026 – unanimous
• Re‑affirmed Board of Adjustment members and appointed two new members – unanimous
• Authorized Inola Nursing Home to use Fleming Park parking lot for Fourth of July fireworks – unanimous
• Entered executive session on economic‑development matters – unanimous
• Returned from executive session – unanimous
• Approved purchase orders as initialed – unanimous
• Took no action on Cruise Night proposal – unanimous

City Council and Public Works Authority

The Board of Trustees and Public Works Authority will discuss zoning changes, truck route ordinances, and public safety hiring. The Public Works Authority is considering two major construction contracts for wastewater plant conversion and collection system rehabilitation.

• Wastewater Plant Conversion contract for Circle B Underground LLC: $3,935,000.00
• Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation contract for Horseshoe Construction, Inc.: $2,385,602.00
• Ordinance 2025-03 to rezone property from General Commercial (C-5) to Light Industrial (IL) for G&G Enterprises, LLC
• Ordinance 2025-04 amending truck routes within town limits
• Trash service rate increase of $0.25 for the first container and $0.13 for the second container per month

The Town Board approved a $3,935,000 contract to convert the wastewater plant and adopted two zoning‑related ordinances. It also appointed Luke Seeley to the Planning and Zoning Board, approved a fire‑chief expense limit, and hired a new school‑resource police officer. The Public Works Authority awarded contracts for the wastewater plant conversion and a collection‑system rehabilitation totaling $6.32 million.

• Approved Wastewater Plant Conversion contract to Circle B Underground LLC for $3,935,000 (5-0)
• Approved Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation contract to Horseshoe Construction Inc. for $2,385,602 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-03 rezoning property from C‑5 to IL (3-0-2)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-04 amending truck routes (5-0)
• Appointed Luke Seeley to Planning and Zoning Board effective June 3 (5-0)
• Approved fire chief expenditure limit: $5,000 general use, $10,000 training (5-0)
• Approved hiring of Police Officer Jason Jenkins as School Resource Officer at $22/hour pending paperwork (5-0)
• Approved real estate contract not to exceed $70,000 (5-0)

City Council and Public Works Authority

The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss the employment status of Officer Isaiah Roberts. The body will consider whether to discipline, suspend, or terminate the officer.

• Possible discipline, suspension, or termination of Officer Isaiah Roberts

The Inola Town Board of Trustees entered executive session, then returned to open session. The board unanimously approved the termination of Officer Isaiah Roberts. All motions, including adjournment, passed with a 4‑0 vote.

• Motion to enter executive session approved (4-0)
• Motion to return from executive session approved (4-0)
• Motion to terminate Officer Isaiah Roberts approved (4-0)
• Motion to adjourn approved (4-0)

City Council and Public Works Authority

The Inola Town Council and Public Works Authority will meet to discuss and vote on key items including the Port of Inola project plan, a fireworks display permit for Inola Christian Church, and appointments to the Planning and Zoning Board. The meeting will also address a Microsoft license renewal and police equipment purchases.

• Renew Microsoft License Agreement for one year through Peak Uptime
• Approve fireworks display permit for Inola Christian Church Fall Festival on Sept 14, 2025
• Appoint Luke Seeley and Marcy McKinley to Planning and Zoning Board
• Open public hearing on Amended and Restated Port of Inola Project Plan
• Purchase 4 new radar units for police department

The Inola Town Board approved Ordinance No. 25-02, which adopts the amended Port of Inola Project Plan and creates new increment districts. It also approved a sales‑tax increment agreement with Rogers County, a firework display for the Inola Christian Church Fall Festival, and several budget items including a software license renewal, a police officer raise, and radar equipment purchase.

• Approved Ordinance No. 25-02 (vote: 3‑yes, 1‑no)
• Approved sales tax increment agreement with Rogers County (vote: 4‑yes)
• Approved Inola Christian Church Fall Festival firework display with fire truck presence (vote: 4‑yes)
• Appointed Marcy Mckinley to Planning and Zoning Board effective May 28 (vote: 4‑yes)
• Approved renewal of Microsoft License Agreement up to $3,600 (vote: 4‑yes)
• Approved $1 raise for Officer King to $21/hr effective June 1 (vote: 4‑yes)
• Approved purchase of four radar units not to exceed $12,000 (vote: 4‑yes)
• Approved purchase orders as initialed (vote: 4‑yes)

City Council and Public Works Authority

The Board of Trustees will consider opening and closing a public hearing regarding the proposed amended and restated Port of Inola Project Plan. The body will also discuss setting a second public hearing for May 27, 2025.

• Public hearing on the amended and restated Port of Inola Project Plan
• Scheduling of a second public hearing for May 27, 2025

The board voted unanimously to open a public hearing at 6:01 p.m. and to close it at 7:16 p.m. for the proposed amended and restated Port of Inola Project Plan. The board announced that a second public hearing will be held on May 27, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 7:17 p.m. after a unanimous vote.

• Opened public hearing at 6:01 p.m. (4‑yes)
• Closed public hearing at 7:16 p.m. (4‑yes)
• Announced second public hearing for May 27, 2025
• Adjourned meeting at 7:17 p.m. (4‑yes)

REDI - Rural Economic Development of Inola

The Rural Economic Development of Inola (REDI) Trust Authority will meet to review financial reports and meeting minutes. The body will discuss proposed new business at the Inola Port and provide an update on the new library.

• Proposed new business at the Inola Port
• Update on the new library
• Possible action on the Leisure Park
• March 17, 2025 meeting minutes

The Rural Economic Development of Inola approved the May 19 minutes as printed and distributed. The financial report showed a May balance of $36,591.48 with no activity. A splash‑pad proposal was discussed, but members said the town lacks funds and the idea is on hold. No new information was provided on the library or leisure park projects.

• Approved meeting minutes (as printed)
• No action taken on splash‑pad proposal

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 creating a School Resource Officer position for the 2025-2026 school year, applying for an Enterprise Zone with the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, and authorizing leverage funds for a CDBG REAP grant. Other business includes purchasing Flock cameras, ordering a new police unit, selling town property at D ST NW, and hiring a part-time seasonal employee for Public Works at $15/hour. An executive session is planned for economic development discussions.

• Discussion and possible approval of a School Resource Officer position for 2025-2026 (item 3)
• Discussion and possible action on HUB task order #12 for Permitting Rate Study (item 5)
• Discussion and possible action to apply for an Enterprise Zone under the Oklahoma Enterprise Zone Act (item 7)
• Discussion and possible action on Resolution #2025-08 for CDBG REAP leverage funds (item 8)
• Discussion and possible action to approve contract with Flock for cameras (item 15)

The Inola Town Board unanimously approved a motion to pursue a School Resource Officer for the 2025‑2026 school year. The board also approved several contracts and purchases, including a $7,000 equipment purchase for meeting broadcasts, a $125 mowing contract, a $1,700 spraying contract, and a $700 police‑car reimaging. Additional approvals included applying for an Oklahoma Enterprise Zone and authorizing Resolution #2025‑08 for CDBG REAP funds.

• Approved pursuit of School Resource Officer for 2025‑2026 (4‑0)
• Approved application for Oklahoma Enterprise Zone (4‑0)
• Approved Resolution #2025‑08 authorizing CDBG REAP funds (4‑0)
• Approved purchase of meeting‑broadcast equipment up to $7,000 (4‑0)
• Granted mowing contract to Terry Spurlock for $125 (4‑0)
• Granted spraying contract to Melvin Yoder Jr. for $1,700 (4‑0)
• Approved reimaging of 2021 police Explorer, not to exceed $700 (4‑0)
• Approved contract with Flock for cameras, 12‑month term, insurance provision (3‑1)

City Council and Public Works Authority

The Inola Town Council and Public Works Authority will hold a public hearing and consider a zoning change for a 1.021-acre property from Commercial General to Industrial Light. Other actions include renewing a Verkada security license, appointing the town treasurer as retirement fund agent, hiring a part-time assistant clerk, and potentially purchasing a flock camera system (tabled from April 14). The board will also enter executive session to discuss buying real property, and the Public Works Authority will consider buying a pickup truck.

• Public hearing and possible action on zoning change for Tommie Grigg/G&G Enterprises property (CG to IL)
• Renewal of yearly license with Verkada Command (security system)
• Hiring Mandy Deiser-Thueson for part-time Assistant Clerk position
• Purchase of flock camera system (tabled from 4/14/2025)
• PWA discussion and possible action to purchase a pickup truck

The Board approved a zoning change from CG to IL for a 1.021‑acre parcel owned by Tommie Grigg. It also approved hiring a part‑time Assistant Clerk, appointing the town treasurer as authorized agent for the Oklahoma Municipal Retirement Fund, and purchasing a pickup truck for the Public Works Authority. Additional actions included approving mulch for Fleming Park, advertising a cemetery hay bid, rejecting a flock‑camera purchase, and taking no action on renewing the Verkada Command license.

• Approved zoning change from CG to IL for Tommie Grigg property (Larry abstain, Dean yes, Mark yes, Dan no, Darlene yes)
• Approved purchase of pickup for PWA up to $40,000 from General Fund (all yes)
• Approved hiring Mandy Deiser‑Thueson as part‑time Assistant Clerk at $17/hr (all yes)
• Approved appointment of April Padgett as authorized agent for Oklahoma Municipal Retirement Fund (all yes)
• Approved purchase of mulch for Fleming Park playground, not to exceed $1,000 (all yes)
• Approved posting a one‑time ad in the Inola Independent for cemetery hay bids (all yes)
• Motion to purchase flock camera system failed (Larry yes, Dean no, Mark yes, Dan no, Darlene yes)
• Motion to take no action on renewing Verkada Command license passed (all yes) – no action taken

REDI - Rural Economic Development of Inola

The Rural Economic Development of Inola Trust Authority will hold its regular meeting on April 21, 2025. They will discuss and possibly take action on the March meeting minutes and financial report. Key discussions include the proposed Flock Cameras from the Inola Police Department, new business at the Inola Port, an update on the new library, and possible action regarding Leisure Park.

• Discussion on Flock Cameras proposed by the Inola Police Department
• Discussion on proposed New Business at the Inola Port
• Discussion and update on the new Library
• Discussion and possible action on the Leisure Park
• Approval of March 17, 2025 meeting minutes and Financial Report

The board approved the March 17, 2025 meeting minutes as printed. The financial report showed a March balance of $36,591.48 and noted an ongoing audit. Annexation of land west of Inola was discussed, but no action was taken. Work on the library and leisure park was reported to be continuing.

• Approved March 17, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council and Public Works Authority

The Inola Board of Trustees and Public Works Authority will meet jointly to discuss and possibly adopt Ordinance 2025-01 amending general penalties and Resolution 2025-07 adjusting bonds, fines, and costs. They will also consider purchasing a flock camera system, re-affirm or appoint numerous officials (mayor, vice mayor, commissioners, town attorney, judge, auditor, etc.), and approve a one-time water leak adjustment of $172.25. The meeting begins with the swearing-in of elected trustees and town officers.

• Adoption of Ordinance 2025-01 amending general penalties for ordinance violations
• Adoption of Resolution 2025-07 amending schedule of bonds, fines, and costs
• Discussion and possible action to purchase a flock camera system (police equipment)
• Re-affirmation or appointment of town attorney Tommy Dyer Jr., judge Stan Harrell, and auditor Ober & Littlefield
• One-time water adjustment of $172.25 for Heather Sodowsky at 170 C St NW due to a water leak

The Board approved the previous meeting minutes and appointed Darlene Shear as Mayor and Dan Corle as Vice Mayor. They adopted Ordinance 2025-01, declared an emergency to make it effective immediately, and adopted Resolution 2025-07. They also approved a $2,500 purchase of tack oil for cemetery roads, accepted the 2024 audit engagement, and tabled a flock camera system purchase.

• Approved previous regular meeting minutes (4-1)
• Appointed Darlene Shear as Mayor (5-0)
• Appointed Dan Corle as Vice Mayor (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-01 (5-0)
• Declared emergency to make Ordinance 2025-01 effective immediately (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-07 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of tack oil not to exceed $2,500 (5-0)
• Tabled purchase of flock camera system (5-0)

City Council and Public Works Authority

The Inola Board of Trustees and Public Works Authority will discuss and possibly take action on a flood study, an amendment to the Tax Increment District (Resolution 2025-05), acceptance of CDBG/REAP Resolution 2025-06, and several other items including spraying parks and cemeteries, waiving school building permit fees, and officer personnel matters.

• Discussion and possible action on flood study by Dwain Garner
• Discussion and possible action on Resolution 2025-05 amending Tax Increment District
• Discussion and possible action to accept CDBG/REAP Resolution 2025-06
• Discussion and possible action to pay off PWA truck bank loan from general fund
• Discussion and possible action to accept officer Jacob Johnson's resignation

The board approved several motions, including advertising the park spray, waiving a school building permit cost, and adopting two resolutions. It also authorized small capital projects for a basketball goal and cemetery roads, and approved paying off a PWA truck loan. All motions passed with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (4-0-1 abstain)
• Approved advertising in Inola and Claremore papers (5-0)
• Waived school building permit cost (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-05 amendment to Tax Increment District (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-06 (CBG/REAP) (5-0)
• Approved work order for swing‑out basketball goal, not exceed $500 (5-0)
• Approved new roads in Sweeten Cemetery, not exceed $5,000 (5-0)
• Approved pay off of PWA truck loan from general fund, not exceed $45,000 (5-0)

REDI - Rural Economic Development of Inola

The Rural Economic Development of Inola (REDI) Trust Authority will hold a board meeting to discuss and possibly take action on several local projects. Items include approving January 2024 minutes, a financial report, purchasing a short basketball goal post, an update on the new library, and potential action on Leisure Park. No dollar amounts or specific proposals are listed.

• Discussion and possible action on purchasing a short basketball goal post
• Update on the new Library project
• Discussion and possible action on the Leisure Park
• Approval of January 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Financial report

The Rural Economic Development of Inola (REDI) board approved the January 21, 2024 meeting minutes and the financial report showing a balance of $36,591.48 as of January 31, 2024. The board discussed a request for a short basketball post at the park and voted to place it on the Town Council's agenda for input. Annexation west of Inola was discussed, with plans to develop a strategic plan before public outreach. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved January 21, 2024 meeting minutes as printed
• Approved financial report with $36,591.48 balance (motion carried)
• Referred basketball post request to Town Council agenda for input

City Council and Public Works Authority

The Inola Board of Trustees and Public Works Authority will hold a regular meeting with discussion and possible action on several items. Key items include hiring an outside attorney to handle code enforcement cases due to a conflict of interest, adopting resolutions for additional stop signs and amending the bond and fine schedule, and possibly suspending false alarm responses for Sofidel. The Public Works Authority will consider a water bill adjustment, acknowledge a DEQ permit for a new wastewater treatment facility, and authorize a survey for a water line. An executive session is scheduled for economic development discussions with Tulsa Ports, Inola Public Schools, and a county commissioner.

• Hiring outside attorney for code enforcement conflict of interest
• Resolution 2025-03 to install additional stop signs in Inola
• Resolution 2025-04 amending schedule of bonds and fines
• Possible letter to Sofidel regarding suspension of false alarm fire calls
• Public Works: water leak adjustment ($190.25 for Amanda Whisman), DEQ permit for wastewater treatment facility (ST000066240839), and utility survey for water line from Winfield Street

The Inola Town Board approved hiring Clint Russell as a fill-in code enforcement hearing officer at $300/hour due to conflicts of interest. They also adopted resolutions for additional stop signs and amended bond/fine schedules, and authorized a letter to Sofidel about false alarm fire calls. The Public Works Authority approved a water bill adjustment, recognized a DEQ permit for a wastewater facility, and authorized a survey for a possible water line.

• Hired Clint Russell as code enforcement hearing officer at $300/hour (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-03 for additional stop signs (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-04 amending schedule of Bonds and Fines (4-0)
• Authorized sending letter to Sofidel regarding false alarm fire calls (4-0)
• Approved $190.25 water adjustment for Amanda Whisman (4-0)
• Recognized DEQ permit for new Tulsa Port of Inola Wastewater Treatment Facility (4-0)
• Authorized HUB Engineering survey for water line, not to exceed $2,000 (4-0)
• Approved purchase orders as initialed (4-0)

City Council and Public Works Authority

The Inola Board of Trustees and Public Works Authority will meet jointly to discuss and possibly act on several items. Key topics include the HUB flood study, a resolution amending the schedule of bonds and fines, annual pay adjustments for six police officers, and a transfer from the General Fund to the Park Account. The Public Works Authority will also consider looping a waterline and a water bill adjustment.

• HUB flood study corrective actions
• Resolution 2025-02 amending schedule of bonds and fines
• Annual pay adjustments for officers Jacob Johnson, James Padgett, Audrey King, Timothy Nichols, Isaiah Roberts, and Cliff Stevens
• Transfer from General Fund to Park Account
• Loop waterline from Lonnie Chasteen east to Riding, Roping, or Winfield streets; water adjustment of $190.35 for Andria Hillman at 23 Hazel Ave

The Inola Town Board approved annual pay adjustments for six police officers, a take-home vehicle policy with an 18-mile radius, and a $2,000 transfer from the General Fund to the Park Account. They also approved Resolution 2025-02 amending the schedule of bonds and fines, and tabled a letter to Sofidel about false alarm fire calls. The board voted to advertise for a part-time Assistant Clerk position and to have an audit done for R.E.D.I. to qualify for a grant.

• Approved annual pay for Officer Jacob Johnson at $23.75/hr (5-0)
• Approved annual pay for Officer James Padgett at $21/hr (5-0)
• Approved annual pay for Officer Audrey King at $19/hr (5-0)
• Approved annual pay for Officer Timothy Nichols at $23/hr (5-0)
• Approved annual pay for Officer Isaiah Roberts at $23/hr (5-0)
• Approved annual salary for Police Chief Cliff Stevens at $63,300 (5-0)
• Approved officers taking home vehicles up to 18-mile radius (3-2)
• Approved $2,000 transfer from General Fund to Park Account (5-0)

City Council and Public Works Authority

The Inola Town Council and Public Works Authority will discuss accepting a $150,000 water line replacement grant from Grand Gateway and authorizing a 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)/REAP application. Other items include new ticket and court costs, hiring a part-time police officer, and proceeding with the replacement of the bridge under Willow Drive per engineer recommendations. The meeting will also include public comments and approval of prior minutes.

• Accept $150,000 Grand Gateway Water Line Replacement Grant
• Authorize 2025 CDBG/REAP application (Community Development Block Grant)
• Approve new ticket costs and court costs (Police and Fire)
• Approve hiring of a new part-time police officer
• Replace bridge under Willow Drive per engineer recommendations

The Inola Town Board of Trustees accepted a $150,000 Grand Gateway Water Line Replacement Grant and approved submitting a 2025 CDBG/REAP application. They also hired Brandon Cole as a part-time police officer at $21/hour, and tabled the Willow Drive bridge replacement until the next meeting. The Public Works Authority approved an OWRB grant and a water bill adjustment.

• Accepted $150,000 Grand Gateway Water Line Replacement Grant (5-0)
• Approved submission of 2025 CDBG/REAP application documents (5-0)
• Hired Brandon Cole as part-time police officer at $21/hr, no benefits, max 30 hrs/week (5-0)
• Tabled Willow Drive bridge replacement until next council meeting (5-0)
• Directed Town Attorney to draft resolution for new ticket and court costs (5-0)
• Approved PWA OWRB grant (5-0)
• Approved one-time water adjustment of $202.39 for Janna Wilson (5-0)
• Approved purchase orders as initialed (5-0)

City Council and Public Works Authority

The Inola Town Council and Public Works Authority meet to discuss and act on several items, including a $150,000 road resurfacing grant, a water rate increase of five cents per thousand gallons, and police department matters. The council will also consider renewing a generator maintenance agreement and sending a letter about P3 financing for a new park and library.

• Renewal of agreement with Commercial Power Solutions for Generator Maintenance Agreement
• Sending letter to Department of Commerce regarding P3 financing for new town park and library
• Accepting $150,000 INCOG grant for resurfacing S 4210 Rd between 600 Rd and 610 Rd
• Increase of water rates by 5 cents per 1,000 gallons to cover admin fees
• Hiring of part-time police officers and sending officer Isaiah Roberts to a Glock Armorer Course

The Inola Town Board approved a generator maintenance agreement with Commercial Power Solutions not to exceed $4,000 and discussed sending a letter to the Department of Commerce about P3 financing for a new town park and library. The Public Works Authority approved a 5-cent per 1,000 gallons water rate increase to cover admin fees and recognized a draft wastewater treatment permit. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved generator maintenance agreement with Commercial Power Solutions not to exceed $4,000 (5-0)
• Approved water rate increase of 5 cents per 1,000 gallons (5-0)
• Recognized draft permit for Tulsa Port of Inola South Inola New Wastewater Treatment Facility (5-0)
• Approved purchase orders as initialed (5-0)

REDI - Rural Economic Development of Inola

The REDI Trust Authority will hold its regular meeting to review October 2024 minutes, financial report, and provide updates on the Safety Highway Grant. The board will also discuss and potentially take action regarding the new Library and Leisure Park.

• Discussion and possible action on October 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Financial report review
• Update on Safety Highway Grant
• Discussion and possible action on new Library
• Discussion and possible action on Leisure Park

The Rural Economic Development of Inola (REDI) board approved the November 18, 2024 meeting minutes and the financial report as presented. The board discussed next steps for the new library and park in downtown Inola, agreeing to build relationships with the Cherokee and Muscogee Nations. A pre-application for a State Highway Grant was submitted. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved November 18, 2024 meeting minutes as printed
• Approved financial report showing $36,591.48 balance as of Dec 31, 2024

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for January 16, 2025, has been cancelled because there are no agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for February 20, 2025.

City Council and Public Works Authority

The Inola Town Council and Public Works Authority will hold a joint meeting to discuss and possibly approve several items, including a water rate increase for consumers, a driveway expansion request at 413 Heather Road, and sending Officer Timothy Nichols to an interrogation training. The PWA will also consider a one-time water leak adjustment of $63.08 and replacing culvert pipes on 2nd Street Southwest.

• Discussion and possible action on increasing water rates for Town of Inola consumers following Rural Water District #2's 5-cent per 1,000-gallon increase
• Request from homeowner at 413 Heather Road to expand driveway by removing/modifying a portion of the curb
• Approval for Officer Timothy Nichols to attend Reid Technique training in Lawton, OK from Feb 11-14, 2025
• One-time water adjustment of $63.08 for Kevin Powell at 305 B St NW due to a water leak
• Discussion on replacing culvert pipes along 2nd Street Southwest

The Inola Town Board approved sending Officer Timothy Nichols to a Reid Technique interrogation training in Lawton, OK, at a cost not to exceed $2,000. The board deferred action on a homeowner's request to expand a driveway at 413 Heather Road until the town engineer reviews the curb modification. The board also approved previous meeting minutes and purchase orders, and the Public Works Authority approved a water rate increase, a one-time water adjustment, and culvert pipe replacement.

• Approved Officer Timothy Nichols' training attendance, not to exceed $2,000 (5-0)
• Deferred driveway expansion at 413 Heather Road pending engineer review
• Approved regular meeting minutes as printed (5-0)
• Approved purchase orders as initialed (5-0)
• Approved water rate increase for Town of Inola consumers (5-0)
• Approved one-time water adjustment of $63.08 for Kevin Powell at 305 B St NW (5-0)
• Approved replacing culvert pipes along 2nd Street Southwest (5-0)
• Approved PWA meeting minutes from 12/30/2024 (5-0)