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Inola public meetings in 2025

26 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 29, 2025

City Council and Public Works Authority

Inola Council to discuss Sofidel expansion and Fire Department funding

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.

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✓ Decided: Town approves $3.97 M sewer line replacement and $71 K hydraulic study

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.

Mon Dec 8, 2025

City Council and Public Works Authority

Council to discuss possible agreement with Helling’s Properties for inspections

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.

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✓ Decided: Town Board approves 90‑day vehicle take‑home policy trial

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.

Mon Nov 24, 2025

City Council and Public Works Authority

Council to consider Broadway drainage contract and other infrastructure items

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.

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✓ Decided: Town Board approves $450,000 Green Valley Force Main contract

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.

Mon Nov 17, 2025

REDI - Rural Economic Development of Inola

REDI Trust Authority to discuss library and leisure park updates

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.

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✓ Decided: REDI voted not to repair or replace the vandalized basketball goal

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.

Mon Nov 10, 2025

City Council and Public Works Authority

Council to consider ordinance letting officials and judges carry concealed firearms

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.

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✓ Decided: Town approves ordinance allowing officials and judges to carry concealed firearms

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.

Mon Oct 27, 2025

City Council and Public Works Authority

Inola Board of Trustees to discuss administrator compensation and bank account access

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.

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✓ Decided: Town Board approves $110,000 raise for administrator and updates bank signatories

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.

Mon Oct 13, 2025

City Council and Public Works Authority

Council considers employee retirement plan change and related emergency ordinance

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.

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✓ Decided: Town adopted Ordinance 25‑05 to change employee retirement plan

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.

Mon Sep 29, 2025

City Council and Public Works Authority

Inola Board of Trustees to consider grants for water systems and fire equipment

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.

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✓ Decided: Town hired new police officer Ronald Montgomery starting Sep 30

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.

Mon Sep 8, 2025

City Council and Public Works Authority

✓ Decided: Town approved its 2025‑2026 annual budget of $3.2 Millon Dollars

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.

Mon Aug 25, 2025

City Council and Public Works Authority

✓ Decided: Town Board approves $65,000 street fund transfer and $72,000 police car purchase

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.

Mon Aug 18, 2025

REDI - Rural Economic Development of Inola

✓ Decided: July 21 minutes approved; no new actions taken

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.

Mon Aug 11, 2025

City Council and Public Works Authority

✓ Decided: Town Board adopted new sign-in sheets for meetings and hearings

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.

Mon Jul 28, 2025

City Council and Public Works Authority

✓ Decided: Town of Inola adopts new ethics rules and approves multiple contracts

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.

Mon Jul 21, 2025

REDI - Rural Economic Development of Inola

✓ Decided: May 16, 2025 meeting minutes approved by REDI board

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.

Mon Jul 14, 2025

City Council and Public Works Authority

✓ Decided: Approved $62,000 transfer from General to Street Fund for SW Boulevard repaving

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.

Mon Jun 30, 2025

City Council and Public Works Authority

✓ Decided: Town Board approves employee health plan and SRO agreement, among other actions

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.

Mon Jun 9, 2025

City Council and Public Works Authority

✓ Decided: Town approves $3.94M wastewater plant conversion contract

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.

Mon Jun 2, 2025

City Council and Public Works Authority

✓ Decided: Town Board votes to terminate 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.

Tue May 27, 2025

City Council and Public Works Authority

✓ Decided: Town Board approved Ordinance 25-02 and key funding measures

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.

Mon May 19, 2025

City Council and Public Works Authority

✓ Decided: Town Board approved opening and closing of public hearing for Port of Inola project

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.

Mon May 19, 2025

REDI - Rural Economic Development of Inola

✓ Decided: REDI approves May meeting minutes; no new actions taken

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.

Mon May 12, 2025

City Council and Public Works Authority

✓ Decided: Town approves School Resource Officer for 2025‑26 school year

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.

Mon Apr 28, 2025

City Council and Public Works Authority

✓ Decided: Town Board approves zoning change from CG to IL for local property

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.

Mon Apr 21, 2025

REDI - Rural Economic Development of Inola

✓ Decided: March 17 meeting minutes approved by REDI board

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.

Mon Apr 14, 2025

City Council and Public Works Authority

✓ Decided: Town adopted Ordinance 2025-01, declared emergency, and approved key appointments

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.

Mon Mar 31, 2025

City Council and Public Works Authority

✓ Decided: Inola Town Board approved advertising, permit waiver, tax amendment, and more

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.