Okmulgee public meetings in 2024

City of Okmulgee Community Trust

The City of Okmulgee Community Trust will meet to consider and vote on the approval of the November 19, 2024, regular session minutes. The agenda is primarily procedural.

• Approval of November 19, 2024, regular session minutes

City Council

The Okmulgee City Council will vote on several items at its December 17 regular session, including an ordinance amending residential zoning provisions and a special use permit for multi-family housing at 806 E. Smith. Other actions include approving retirement benefits for three employees, a $29,200 trash abatement contract, and a road-improvement memorandum of understanding with the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. The council will also consider a resolution surplusing a handgun and badge to a retiring sergeant, and a budget amendment.

• Ordinance amending zoning code (Title 17, residential districts and use units)
• Special use permit for multi-family use at 806 E. Smith (Northside Addition)
• Retirement benefits for Jackie Howell, Kevin Westmoreland, and Darrell Wilson; surplus handgun transfer to Sgt. Douglas London
• Trash abatement contract with Nichols Lawn & Trash Service for $29,200
• Memorandum of Understanding with Muscogee (Creek) Nation for public roadway construction

Okmulgee Economic Development Authority

This regular session of the Okmulgee Economic Development Authority will consider approving the minutes from the November 19, 2024 meeting and a claims list (amounts not specified in agenda). No other substantive business is scheduled.

• Approval of November 19, 2024 regular session minutes
• Approval and authorization of payment of claims list (dollar amounts not listed in agenda)

Okmulgee Municipal Authority

The Okmulgee Municipal Authority will consider approving a budget amendment for the FY 2024-2025 budget, a $27,100 software support agreement with Computer Information Concepts, Inc., and a Memorandum of Understanding with the Muscogee (Creek) Nation for construction and improvement of public roadways within city limits. They will also vote on minutes from November 19 and a claims list, and receive monthly reports from public works, the airport, and water/wastewater plants.

• Resolution amending FY 2024-2025 budget to increase revenues by $40,000 and expenses by $36,000 for automated meter system repairs
• Annual PEOPLEWARE software support agreement with Computer Information Concepts, Inc. for $27,100
• Memorandum of Understanding with Muscogee (Creek) Nation for public roadway construction/improvement within Okmulgee city limits
• Approval of minutes from the November 19, 2024 regular session
• Approval of the claims list (amounts unspecified)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on a special use permit for a kennel at 312 E 5th Street within the Commercial Shopping District. They will also consider two options changing bulk and area requirements in the zoning code, and proposed amendments to regulations on mobile home/manufactured housing.

• Public hearing and vote on special use permit for kennel at Lots 3-6, block 78 and N 90 ft of lots 7-8, block 78 (312 E 5th St) in Commercial Shopping District
• Consideration of two options to amend 17.04.040 Bulk and Area Requirements, 17.04.030.B.2, and 17.11.080: Use Unit 7
• Public hearing and possible changes to Okmulgee Municipal Code sections 17.04.020, 17.04.040 B.1.e, and adding 17.04.040.B.3 regarding mobile home/manufactured housing
• Approval of minutes from June 11, 2024 meeting

City of Okmulgee Community Trust

The trust will vote on the minutes from the October 15 meeting and approve payment of claims (referenced in the City Council claims list). No other business is scheduled; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Consider and vote to approve minutes of October 15, 2024 regular session
• Consider and vote to authorize payment of claims (claims list attached to City Council meeting)

City Council

The Okmulgee City Council will consider several items including the purchase of a Bauer breathing air compressor for $28,469, a contract to demolish 14 dilapidated properties, and a resolution creating an opioid non-litigating funds committee. They will also vote on a budget amendment and discuss pending litigation in executive session. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and monthly department reports.

• Purchase of Bauer Legacy 6000 PSI breathing air compressor and related equipment from Casco Industries for $28,469, waiving competitive bidding
• Award of Contract No. 10-24 to K & T Trucking & Site Clearing for demolition of 14 dilapidated properties
• Resolution creating a City of Okmulgee Opioid Non-Litigating Funds Committee
• Resolution amending the FY 2024-2025 budget with expense adjustments in the General Fund
• Executive session for pending litigation (Jeremy Taylor v. City) and airport economic development agreement

Okmulgee Economic Development Authority

The Okmulgee Economic Development Authority will hold a largely procedural regular session. The board will consider approving the minutes from its October 15, 2024 meeting and authorizing payment of the attached claims list.

• Consider and vote to approve minutes of October 15, 2024 regular session
• Consider and vote to approve and authorize payment of claims (see attached list)

Okmulgee Municipal Authority

This is a routine procedural meeting. Trustees will consider approving minutes from the October 8 special session and October 15 regular session, and will vote to authorize payment of claims listed in the attached claims list. They will also receive monthly reports from Public Works, the Okmulgee Regional Airport, and the Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants. No new ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Approval of October 8, 2024 special session minutes (included contract with American Waste Control, Inc. for curbside polycart trash service)
• Approval of October 15, 2024 regular session minutes (included Resolution OMA 2024-10-01 amending FY 2024-2025 budget, increasing expenses by $357,500)
• Approval of claims list (dollar amounts not specified in agenda)
• Receipt of monthly reports from Public Works, Okmulgee Regional Airport, and Water/Wastewater Treatment Plants

City of Okmulgee Community Trust

This is a purely procedural meeting. The only item of business is the approval of the minutes from the September 17, 2024 regular session. No other decisions or discussions are scheduled.

City Council

The Okmulgee City Council will consider and vote on a resolution amending the FY 2024-2025 budget, purchasing 25 AEDs from Zoll Medical for $43,438.76 with a competitive bidding waiver, and approving an addendum to a lake lease. They will also hear a presentation from the Okmulgee Homeless Taskforce and receive monthly department reports.

• Resolution amending FY 2024-2025 budget by increasing General Fund revenues and expenses
• Purchase of 25 AEDs and equipment from Zoll Medical Corporation for $43,438.76, waiving competitive bidding
• Addendum to Lake Lease assigning rights to Debbie Tyree and/or Steven Callan Safford
• Presentation from Okmulgee Homeless Taskforce representative
• Monthly reports from Community Development, Police, Fire, Finance, and Technology Services

Okmulgee Economic Development Authority

The Okmulgee Economic Development Authority will hold a regular session to consider approving the minutes from its September 17, 2024 meeting and a claims list for payment. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Approve minutes of September 17, 2024 regular session
• Approve and authorize payment of claims (claims list attached to City Council agenda)

Okmulgee Municipal Authority

The Okmulgee Municipal Authority will consider a resolution to amend the FY 2024-2025 budget, increasing expenses by $357,500 and decreasing fund balance to cover CWSRF-WWTP costs and a new curbside trash service contract. The board will also vote on minutes from September 17, 2024, and approve payment of claims. Monthly reports from Public Works, the Airport, and Water/Wastewater Treatment Plants will be presented as information items.

• Resolution to amend budget: increase CWSRF-WWTP expenses by $57,500 and vendor contract services by $300,000
• Vote on minutes of September 17, 2024 regular session
• Approval of claims list for October 2024
• Public Works, Airport, and Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant monthly reports

Okmulgee Municipal Authority

The Okmulgee Municipal Authority will consider and vote on a contract with American Waste Control, Inc. to provide curbside polycart trash service for residential and commercial customers. The city would continue handling dumpster services. If approved, customers will see no cost increase but earlier route start times and fewer holidays observed.

• Vote on contract with American Waste Control, Inc. for Curbside Polycart Trash Service
• Authorization for Mayor/Chairman and City Clerk/Secretary to execute documents
• Contract addresses city's difficulty hiring CDL drivers and maintaining sanitation trucks
• No change in customer cost for service

City Council

The City Council will consider a contract with American Waste Control, Inc. to handle residential and commercial polycart sanitation services. The City Manager reports that this move addresses difficulties in hiring CDL drivers and maintaining sanitation trucks.

• Contract with American Waste Control, Inc. for Curbside Polycart Trash Service
• Resolution to declare approximately 4,000 used and 200 new polycarts as surplus property for transfer to American Waste Control, Inc.

Okmulgee Municipal Authority

The Okmulgee Municipal Authority will meet to decide on acknowledging a permit for a water line extension on Muskogee Ave. and approving a grant application to the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality under the Volkswagen Settlement Trust On-Road2 Program. The board will also vote on the previous meeting's minutes and the claims list, and receive monthly reports from Public Works, the Airport, and Water/Wastewater Plants.

• Acknowledge receipt of Permit No. WL000056240707 for 671 linear feet of 6-inch PVC water line along Muskogee Ave.
• Consider and vote to approve submission of an application for ODEQ Volkswagen Settlement Trust On-Road2 Program funding
• Approve minutes of the August 20, 2024 regular session
• Approve and authorize payment of the claims list
• Receive monthly reports from Public Works, Okmulgee Regional Airport, and Water/Wastewater Treatment Plants

Okmulgee Economic Development Authority

The authority will meet to approve the August 20, 2024, meeting minutes and authorize payment of claims. The agenda consists of procedural items.

• Approval of August 20, 2024, regular session minutes
• Authorization of payment for claims

City Council

The Okmulgee City Council will consider resolutions for a councilmember election, reaffirm prior fiscal year agreements, apply for ODEQ Volkswagen settlement funds and a JAG grant, approve a rights-of-way agreement with Clarity Telecom/Bluepeak, discuss outsourcing sanitation services, and hold executive sessions for two lawsuits and airport-related confidential communications.

• Resolution calling for election for Councilmember at Large
• Application for ODEQ Volkswagen Settlement Trust On-Road2 Program funding
• Agreement with Clarity Telecom, LLC D/B/A Bluepeak for rights of way with inspection fee
• Discussion and possible action to authorize outsourcing of city sanitation service
• Executive session for pending litigation: Jay Madden v City and Ariel McFalls v City, plus confidential airport/Covington Aircraft communications

City of Okmulgee Community Trust

The Okmulgee Community Trust will consider approving a $32,500 contract with John Henzel Tennis Courts Systems to resurface and convert two tennis courts at Hawthorne Park into four pickleball courts, waiving competitive bidding. The board will also vote on a resolution amending the FY 2024-2025 budget, and approve minutes from the August 20 meeting.

• Consider contract with John Henzel Tennis Courts Systems for $32,500 to convert two tennis courts to four pickleball courts at Hawthorne Park, waive competitive bidding
• Consider resolution amending FY 2024-2025 budget by increasing expenses and decreasing fund balance in the Community Trust
• Approve minutes of August 20, 2024 regular session

City Council

The Okmulgee City Council will meet in special session to consider and vote on accepting a donation of real property from Linda S. Aranaydo. The property, located at Lot 3 and the South 10 feet of Lot 2, Block 136, is adjacent to the Black Apartments and was severely damaged by fire. The City would be responsible for removing the structure and cleaning the lot if the donation is accepted.

• Accept donation of Lot 3 and South 10 feet of Lot 2, Block 136, Original Township, from Linda S. Aranaydo
• Authorize Mayor and City Clerk to accept Warranty Deed for donated property
• City to remove fire-damaged structure and clean lot if donation accepted

City of Okmulgee Community Trust

The Okmulgee Community Trust will meet to consider and vote on the minutes from its July 16 regular session and to authorize payment of claims listed in an attached document. No other new business is scheduled, making this a largely procedural meeting.

• Approval of minutes from July 16, 2024 regular session
• Authorization of payment for claims (see attached claims list)

Okmulgee Municipal Authority

The Okmulgee Municipal Authority will vote on a Memorandum of Understanding with the Muscogee (Creek) Nation for the construction and improvement of public roadways. Other actions include authorizing the purchase of water treatment chemicals and aviation fuel, approving a change order for hangar construction, and submitting a grant application for a hangar development plan. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and payment of claims.

• MOU with Muscogee (Creek) Nation for public roadway construction and improvements
• Purchase of aluminum sulfate, sodium hydroxide, and chlorine for water treatment plant, waiving competitive bidding
• Purchase of aviation fuel for Okmulgee Regional Airport, waiving competitive bidding
• Change Order No. 2 with Jim Cooley Construction, LLC for hangar construction, increasing contract by $17,233
• Task Order No. 4 with Parkhill for Hangar Development Plan and grant administration services, not to exceed $101,100

Okmulgee Economic Development Authority

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural items. The body will consider approving the minutes from the July 16, 2024 session and vote on a claims list for payment.

• Approval of July 16, 2024 regular session minutes
• Approval and authorization of payment for claims

City Council

The City Council will vote on a contract increase for hangar construction at Okmulgee Regional Airport and a grant application for a new hangar development plan.

• Change Order No. 2 with Jim Cooley Construction, LLC for $17,233.00 to remove saturated material
• Addition of 5 calendar days to the hangar construction contract
• Grant application to Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics for a Hangar Development Plan
• City cost share of $5,055.00 for the Hangar Development Plan grant

City Council

The Okmulgee City Council will consider several items including accepting an opioid abatement agreement with the state, a road improvement MOU with the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, and airport hangar development plans. The council also will vote on a surplus property resolution, a multi-hazard mitigation plan update, and board reappointments. An executive session is scheduled for litigation in Gary Compton v City.

• Accept $172,345.56 from Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Board as part of settlement agreement
• Approve MOU with Muscogee (Creek) Nation for construction/improvement of public roadways within city limits
• Approve Task Order No. 4 with Parkhill for hangar development plan at Okmulgee Regional Airport, not to exceed $101,100.00
• Approve Change Order No. 2 with Jim Cooley Construction for hangar construction, increasing contract by $17,233.00 and adding 5 calendar days
• Enter executive session for pending investigation/claim in Gary Compton v City

City Council

The City Council will vote on several airport development projects and a road improvement agreement with the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. The body will also consider the purchase of patrol vehicles and the reappointment of members to the Board of Adjustment and Planning and Zoning Commission.

• Agreement with Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Board for $172,345.56
• Purchase of two Dodge Charger Patrol vehicles for $45,800.00
• Task Order No. 4 with Parkhill for Hangar Development Plan not to exceed $101,100.00
• Change Order No. 2 with Jim Cooley Construction, LLC for $17,233.00
• MOU with Muscogee (Creek) Nation for public roadway construction and improvement

Okmulgee Economic Development Authority

The Authority is meeting to consider a contract agreement with the Okmulgee Area Development Corporation (OADC). The agreement provides funding for an Economic Development Director for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

• Contract Agreement with Okmulgee Area Development Corporation (OADC) for $52,000
• Funding for an Economic Development Director for FY 24/25
• Approval of June 11, 2024, and June 18, 2024, meeting minutes
• Approval of claims for payment

City Council

The Okmulgee City Council will consider approving a $108,738 demolition contract for a commercial structure at 422 S. Seminole, along with a $60,844 opioid abatement grant, a collective bargaining agreement with firefighters, and several sponsorship and lease agreements. They will also vote on resolutions supporting the Main Street Program and routine items like minutes and claims.

• Award $108,738 contract to American Demolition for removal of commercial structure at 422 S. Seminole, waiving competitive bidding
• Accept $60,844.42 grant from Opioid Abatement Board for opioid abatement
• Approve $15,000 agreement with KI BOIS Community Action Foundation for public transportation services
• Approve $4,000 sponsorship agreement with Okmulgee Invitation Rodeo
• Approve Collective Bargaining Agreement with Firefighters Local 2839 for FY 2024-2025

City of Okmulgee Community Trust

The Okmulgee Community Trust will consider approving a $29,950 proposal from R.L. Shears Company for bidding and construction phase services for the Black Jack Camping Ground Project at Lake Okmulgee. The board will also vote on minutes from two prior sessions. No other substantive business is listed.

• Proposal from R.L. Shears Company, PC for Bidding Phase Services ($3,950) and Construction Phase Services ($26,000) for the Black Jack Camping Ground Project, total $29,950

Okmulgee Municipal Authority

The Okmulgee Municipal Authority will consider approving the purchase of asphalt and stone/gravel for FY2024-2025 projects, each exceeding $25,000, and waive competitive bidding. The board will also vote on minutes from prior sessions and approve claims. Staff expects total asphalt spending over $150,000 and stone/gravel over $50,000.

• Consider vote to approve asphalt purchase from APAC-Oklahoma, Inc. and/or Tulsa Asphalt, total exceeding $25,000 (expected >$150,000) for paving projects, and waive competitive bidding.
• Consider vote to approve stone/gravel purchase from APAC-Oklahoma, Inc. and/or Anchor Stone Company, total exceeding $25,000 (expected >$50,000) for city projects, and waive competitive bidding.
• Vote on minutes of June 11 special session and June 18 regular session.
• Vote on claims list.
• Receive monthly reports: Public Works, Airport, Water & Wastewater Treatment.

Okmulgee Municipal Authority

The Authority will consider applying for $352,500 in Clean Water State Revolving Fund funding from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board. This funding is intended to finance planning and design for wastewater system improvements. The session also includes reviews of engineering and environmental service agreements.

• Application for $352,500 in Clean Water SRF funding for wastewater improvements
• Issuance of a $352,500 promissory note
• Engineering agreement with Holloway, Updike and Bellen
• Environmental agreement with Public Finance Law Group PLLC
• Legal and advisory fees including $27,500 to The Public Finance Law Group

City Council

The Okmulgee City Council will meet in special session to vote on two primary items. They will consider the 2024-2025 collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police. The council will also consider a resolution regarding a $352,500 Clean Water SRF Promissory Note and utility system leases.

• Collective Bargaining Agreement for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 with Fraternal Order of Police
• $352,500 Clean Water SRF Promissory Note to Oklahoma Water Resources Board
• Resolution regarding utility system leases between the City and Okmulgee Municipal Authority

City of Okmulgee Community Trust

The City of Okmulgee Community Trust will vote on a resolution to adopt the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget. A public hearing for this proposed budget was held on June 11, 2024. The meeting also includes approving minutes from May 21, 2024, and authorizing claims payments.

• Adoption of Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget
• Approval of May 21, 2024, meeting minutes
• Authorization of claims payments

Okmulgee Municipal Authority

The Okmulgee Municipal Authority will consider a resolution to adopt the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024. A public hearing regarding this proposed budget was held on June 11, 2024.

• Adoption of Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget
• Approval of May 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of Public Works monthly report
• Review of Okmulgee Regional Airport monthly report
• Review of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant monthly reports

Okmulgee Economic Development Authority

The Okmulgee Economic Development Authority will consider a resolution to adopt the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget. A public hearing for this proposed budget was held on June 11, 2024. The agenda also includes approving May 21 minutes and authorizing claims payments.

• Resolution adopting the FY 2024-2025 budget
• Approval of May 21, 2024, meeting minutes
• Authorization of claims payments

City Council

The Okmulgee City Council is considering the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget for the city and its various authorities. The council will also review a special use permit for a kennel/shelter and enter an executive session to discuss negotiations with FOP, Lodge 96.

• Adoption of Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget for the City and associated authorities
• Special use permit for a kennel/shelter on Block 78 properties
• Resolution to declare personal property as surplus for sale or transfer
• Executive session regarding negotiations with FOP, Lodge 96

City of Okmulgee Community Trust

The City of Okmulgee Community Trust will hold a public hearing regarding its proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. This session is being held to comply with requirements under the Municipal Budget Act.

• Public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget

Okmulgee Municipal Authority

The Okmulgee Municipal Authority will hold a special session to conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. This hearing is part of the required process under the Municipal Budget Act.

• Public hearing on the proposed FY 2024-2025 budget for the Okmulgee Municipal Authority

Okmulgee Economic Development Authority

The Okmulgee Economic Development Authority will hold a special session to conduct a public hearing regarding its proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The meeting is being held in accordance with requirements of the Municipal Budget Act.

• Public hearing on the proposed FY 2024-2025 budget

City Council

The Council will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget for several city funds. Members will also consider using $103,200 in escrow funds to reduce workers' compensation premiums. Additionally, the Council will vote on a boat dock and lake access lease at Lake Okmulgee.

• Public hearing on proposed FY 2024-2025 budget for multiple city funds
• Vote to use $103,200 in escrow funds to reduce workers' compensation premiums
• Consideration of a boat dock and lake access lease at Lake Okmulgee

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a special use permit for a kennel at 312 E 5th St. The commission will then vote to approve or disapprove the application within the Commercial Shopping District.

• Special use permit for kennel at 312 E 5th St
• Approval of May 14, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The Okmulgee City Council is meeting in a special session on May 28, 2024, to conduct a budget workshop. The agenda includes only the call to order, the budget workshop, and adjournment, with no other business items listed.

• Budget workshop

Okmulgee Economic Development Authority

The Okmulgee Economic Development Authority will hold a regular session on May 21, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 111 East Fourth Street. The agenda includes approving the minutes of the April 16, 2024 meeting and approving and authorizing payment of claims. The meeting is largely procedural, with no substantive policy or project decisions listed.

• Approve minutes of April 16, 2024 regular session
• Approve and authorize payment of claims (see attached Claims List)

City Council

The Okmulgee City Council will consider approving two property rezonings, a resolution recognizing the Okmulgee Homeless Taskforce, retirement benefits for Phillip Paden, a $50,000 mowing contract with Nichols Lawn and Trash Service, two property hazard appeals, a hangar construction change order, and several routine items. The meeting also includes monthly departmental reports and a city manager's report.

• Rezone 811 E. Kennedy from RS-2 to Commercial General
• Rezone 700 block of W 8th St. from Heavy Industrial to Residential Single-family
• Reaffirm contract with Nichols Lawn and Trash Service for mowing/clearing at $50-$60 per lot, up to $50,000
• Approve Change Order No. 1 with Jim Cooley Construction for hangar construction, +$40,171 and 14 days
• Appeal hearings for two properties owned by Tommy and Betty Tatro declared hazards

City of Okmulgee Community Trust

The City of Okmulgee Community Trust is holding a regular session to consider approving the minutes from its April 16, 2024 meeting. The agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, minutes approval, and adjournment. No new business or substantive decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Approve minutes of April 16, 2024 regular session

Okmulgee Municipal Authority

The Okmulgee Municipal Authority will consider approving a change order with Jim Cooley Construction for airport hangar construction, increasing the contract by $40,171 and adding 14 days. They will also vote on a $343,391 lease-purchase for a new refuse packer and a $330,000 lease-purchase for a used dump truck, both waiving competitive bidding. Additionally, they will accept the annual Red Flag identity theft prevention report and approve routine minutes and claims.

• Change Order No. 1 with Jim Cooley Construction for hangar project, +$40,171 and 14 days
• Quote from Interstate Electric for water plant pump repairs over $25,000, waiving bidding
• Lease-purchase of 2024 Peterbilt refuse packer for $343,391, 60-month financing
• Lease-purchase of used 2021 John Deere dump truck for $330,000, 60-month financing
• Accept annual Red Flag identity theft prevention program report

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Okmulgee Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a special session to conduct public hearings and vote on two rezoning applications. One would change 811 E Kennedy from residential to commercial, and the other would change part of the 700 block of W 8th St from heavy industrial to residential. The commission will also hear a presentation on lot splits in the Terrell-Dixon Addition.

• Public hearing and vote on rezoning 811 E Kennedy (Lot 2 & 3, Block 1, Northside Addition) from RS-2 to CG
• Public hearing and vote on rezoning 700 blk W 8th St (East 347' of Block 22, Thomas Addition) from IH to RS-2
• Presentation of lot splits in Block 3 of the Terrell-Dixon Addition

Historic Preservation

The Okmulgee Historic Preservation Commission meets in special session to hold a public hearing and vote on a certificate of appropriateness for new signage at 106 S Okmulgee Ave (Lot 1, Block 87). The meeting also includes approval of April 9th minutes and public comments.

• Public hearing on certificate of appropriateness for new signage at 106 S Okmulgee Ave
• Vote to approve or deny signage application for Lot 1 Block 87, Original Township
• Approval of minutes from April 9th, 2024 meeting

Okmulgee Municipal Authority

The Okmulgee Municipal Authority is holding a regular session to approve minutes from March 2024 meetings, authorize payment of claims, and receive monthly reports from Public Works, the Regional Airport, and water/wastewater treatment plants. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approve minutes from March 6 special session and March 19 regular session
• Approve and authorize payment of claims (amounts not specified in agenda)
• Receive Public Works monthly report including street overlay on 8th St from Muskogee to Porter
• Receive Okmulgee Regional Airport monthly report with fuel sales of $41,957.23 for AvGas and Jet-A
• Receive Water Treatment Plant report showing 149 million gallons treated and 29% water loss

Okmulgee Economic Development Authority

The Okmulgee Economic Development Authority will hold a regular session to consider and vote on approving the minutes from the March 19, 2024 meeting and to approve and authorize payment of claims listed on the attached Claims List. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive policy or project items listed.

• Approve minutes of March 19, 2024 regular session
• Approve and authorize payment of claims (see attached Claims List)

City Council

The Okmulgee City Council will hold a regular session on April 16, 2024, to consider several items, including rezoning a property at 806 E Smith from residential to commercial, approving a demolition contract, and consenting to a financing agreement for a new ambulance. The agenda also includes electing a Vice-Mayor, appointing a Community Trust trustee, and amending city codes regarding dump station fees and Chapter 12.08. The meeting will begin with the swearing-in of two new council members.

• Rezoning 806 E Smith (Northside Addition, Block 8) from RS-2 to CG
• Special use permit for multi-family use at 806 E Smith
• Contract No. 4-24 for demolition and site clearance of 7 dilapidated properties
• Reject sole bid from Nichols Lawn and Trash Service; negotiate mowing contract up to $50,000
• Consent to EMS financing with Mabrey Bank: $166,750 for ambulance at 6.5% over 72 months

City of Okmulgee Community Trust

The City of Okmulgee Community Trust will hold a regular session to consider approving the March 19, 2024 minutes and discuss moving forward with adding a campground at the Blackjack area at Lake Okmulgee using Trust funds. The agenda includes only this discussion item, with no formal vote scheduled on the campground.

• Discussion on adding a campground at Blackjack area at Lake Okmulgee using Trust funds
• Consider approval of March 19, 2024 regular session minutes

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and vote on a variance request regarding bulk and area requirements. The application concerns a tract of land within the Lucky Addition, also known as Murphy’s Gas at 1750 S Wood Dr.

• Public hearing for variance to 17.06.040: Bulk and Area Requirements
• Variance request for 1750 S Wood Dr. (Lucky Addition)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a special session to consider two rezoning applications and one special use request. The first involves properties at 806 E Smith, seeking a change from Residential Single-family (RS-2) to Commercial General (CG) and a special use for multi-family. The second involves properties at 811 E Kennedy, also seeking a change from RS-2 to CG. Public hearings will precede votes on each application.

• Rezoning of 806 E Smith (Block 8, Northside Addition) from RS-2 to CG
• Special use for multi-family at 806 E Smith
• Rezoning of 811 E Kennedy (Block 1, Northside Addition) from RS-2 to CG
• Public hearings for both rezoning applications and the special use

Historic Preservation

The Okmulgee Historic Preservation Commission is meeting in special session to hold a public hearing and vote on a certificate of appropriateness for new signage at 309 W 6th Street. The commission will also approve minutes from its October 25th, 2024 meeting. This is a routine item focused on a single property.

• Public hearing on certificate of appropriateness for new signage at 309 W 6th St
• Vote to approve or deny the signage application
• Approval of minutes from October 25th, 2024 meeting

City Council

The Okmulgee City Council will vote on declaring four properties surplus for sale, a ban on using parks for hygiene, a no-trespass registry, and a BNSF railway crossing project. They will also accept the FY 2022-2023 audit and discuss the City Charter.

• Surplus property sale: 700 E. Buffalo, 801 & 803 N. Muskogee, SE Corner 16th and Florida
• Ordinance adding Section 9.48.060: Use of Parks/Public Facilities for hygiene Prohibited
• Ordinance creating a no-trespass registry for property owners
• BNSF Railway crossing removal and new 80 ft. crossing on SH-56
• Acceptance of audit report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2023

Okmulgee Municipal Authority

The Okmulgee Municipal Authority will consider approving a resolution to increase FY 2023-2024 revenues by $300,000 (TIF and interest) and will receive an annual update on the ODEQ Stormwater Permit OKR04. The board will also vote on minutes and claims, and hear monthly reports from Public Works, the airport, and water/wastewater plants.

• Resolution to increase OMA revenues by $50,000 (TIF) and $250,000 (interest)
• Annual update on ODEQ Stormwater Permit OKR04
• Approve minutes of February 20, 2024 regular session
• Approve claims list for payment
• Monthly reports: Public Works, Okmulgee Regional Airport, Water/Wastewater Treatment Plants

Okmulgee Economic Development Authority

The Okmulgee Economic Development Authority will meet to consider approving the minutes from its February 20, 2024 regular session and to approve and authorize payment of claims listed on the attached Claims List. The meeting is a routine administrative session with no substantive policy items on the agenda.

• Approve minutes of February 20, 2024 regular session
• Approve and authorize payment of claims (see attached Claims List)
• Meeting at 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 111 East Fourth Street

City of Okmulgee Community Trust

The City of Okmulgee Community Trust will consider approving the purchase of new playground equipment for Northeast Rotary Park from Children's Specialties for $66,775, waiving competitive bidding. They will also vote on a resolution to amend the FY 2023-2024 budget by increasing expenses and decreasing fund balance by $39,000 for public improvements. The meeting includes approval of the February 20, 2024 minutes.

• Purchase playground equipment from Children's Specialties for $66,775, waiving competitive bidding
• Budget amendment increasing Public Improvements by $39,000 and decreasing fund balance
• Approval of February 20, 2024 regular session minutes
• Playground equipment includes units for ages 2-5 and 5-12, benches, and trash cans
• Quotes received from three vendors; Children's Specialties was lowest

City Council

The Okmulgee City Council is holding a special session to consider and vote on Amendment No. 1 to the City Manager Employment Agreement, which changes the salary section only. The amendment sets the annual base salary at $105,000, effective March 6, 2024, for FY 2023-24. The agenda includes only this item, so the meeting is focused solely on this decision.

• Vote on Amendment No. 1 to City Manager Employment Agreement
• Salary amended to $105,000 annual base, effective March 6, 2024
• Amendment addresses only Section 4 (Salary) of the May 16, 2023 agreement
• Mayor authorized to execute the amendment

Okmulgee Municipal Authority

The Okmulgee Municipal Authority is meeting in special session to consider a resolution amending the FY 2023-2024 budget. The amendment would increase expenses by $150,000 for aviation fuel at the Municipal Airport and decrease the fund balance by the same amount. Staff recommends approval.

• Resolution to amend FY 2023-2024 budget
• Increase aviation fuel expense by $150,000
• Decrease fund balance by $150,000
• Budget adjustment due to increased fuel sales at Municipal Airport

Board of Adjustments

The Board will hold a public hearing regarding a special exception and setback variance for properties located at 600 E 7th. The Board is scheduled to consider and vote on whether to approve, modify, or disapprove the application.

• Special exception and front yard setback variance for 600 E 7th (Lots 1-3, Block 102)

City Council

The Okmulgee City Council will consider several resolutions and agreements, including an opioid abatement grant application, surplus of police equipment to retiring officers, an employee retirement plan amendment, a construction services task order for airport hangars, and a financing consent for a new ambulance. The agenda also includes a preliminary plat for the Okmulgee Business Complex, land use map amendments, a rights-of-way agreement, a lake lease, and an executive session on airport litigation and the city manager's employment.

• Resolution to apply for Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Grant
• Surplus Glock 17 handguns and badges to retiring Chief Joe Prentice and Captain James Ables
• Task Order No. 3 with Parkhill for airport hangar construction services, not to exceed $83,700
• Consent for Okmulgee County EMS financing $166,750 at 6.5% for 72 months for a new ambulance
• Preliminary plat for Okmulgee Business Complex addition

Okmulgee Municipal Authority

The Okmulgee Municipal Authority will consider approving Task Order No. 3 with Parkhill for construction phase services, resident project representative, materials testing, and grant administration for the airport hangar project, not to exceed $83,700. The board will also vote on minutes from January 16, 2024, and approve payment of claims. Monthly reports from Public Works, the airport, and water/wastewater plants will be presented as information items.

• Task Order No. 3 with Parkhill for $83,700 for airport hangar construction services
• Approve minutes of January 16, 2024 regular session
• Approve and authorize payment of claims list
• Public Works monthly report
• Okmulgee Regional Airport monthly report

Okmulgee Economic Development Authority

The Okmulgee Economic Development Authority will hold a regular session to consider and vote on approving the minutes from the January 16, 2024 meeting and to approve and authorize payment of claims listed on the attached Claims List. The agenda is routine, with no substantive policy or project decisions listed.

• Approve minutes of January 16, 2024 regular session
• Approve and authorize payment of claims (see attached Claims List)

City of Okmulgee Community Trust

This is a procedural meeting. The City of Okmulgee Community Trust will consider and vote on approving the minutes from its January 16, 2024 regular session, with any necessary corrections. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Consider and vote to approve January 16, 2024 regular session minutes

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Okmulgee Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting in special session to hold public hearings and vote on amendments to the Land Use map and a preliminary plat for the Okmulgee Business Complex/OADC Industrial Park. The commission will also approve minutes from the October 10, 2023 meeting.

• Public hearing on Land Use map amendments (Appendix A)
• Vote to approve, modify, or disapprove Land Use map amendments
• Public hearing on preliminary plat for Okmulgee Business Complex
• Vote on preliminary plat for OADC Industrial Park

Library Board

The Okmulgee Public Library Board is holding a special session to vote on whether to approve the filing of the Form 471 application for the Schools & Libraries Universal Services (E-Rate) program for 2024-2025. The board will also hear the librarian's report and take public comments.

• Vote on E-Rate Form 471 application for 2024-2025
• Librarian's report
• Approval of minutes
• Public comments and inquiries

City Council

The Okmulgee City Council will consider approving a resolution to amend the FY 2023-2024 budget, increasing expenses and decreasing fund balance in the General Fund. They will also discuss handling emergency situations within the city. The agenda includes routine items such as approving minutes, claims, and monthly departmental reports.

• Resolution amending FY 2023-2024 budget (General Fund adjustments)
• Discussion on handling emergency situations within the City
• Approval of minutes from December 19, 2023 regular session
• Approval of claims list
• Monthly reports from Community Development, Police, Fire, Finance, Technology Services

Okmulgee Economic Development Authority

The Okmulgee Economic Development Authority will meet on January 16, 2024, to handle routine business: approving the minutes from the December 19, 2023 meeting and approving payment of claims. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Approve minutes of December 19, 2023 regular session
• Approve and authorize payment of claims (see attached Claims List)

City of Okmulgee Community Trust

The City of Okmulgee Community Trust will hold a regular session on January 16, 2024. The agenda includes only a call to order, approval of the December 19, 2023 minutes, and adjournment, with no substantive business items listed.

• Consider and vote to approve minutes of December 19, 2023 regular session

Okmulgee Municipal Authority

The Okmulgee Municipal Authority is holding a regular session to consider routine items: approving the minutes from the December 19, 2023 meeting, approving the claims list, and receiving monthly reports from Public Works, the Airport, and the Water/Wastewater Treatment Plants. No major new actions are on the agenda.

• Approve minutes of December 19, 2023 regular session
• Approve and authorize payment of claims (see attached list)
• Receive Public Works monthly report
• Receive Okmulgee Regional Airport monthly report
• Receive Water Treatment Plant and Wastewater Treatment Plant monthly report

City Council

The City Council will meet in a special session to consider and vote on the Collective Bargaining Agreement for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 with International Association of Firefighters Local 2839. The meeting also includes a discussion workshop led by the City Manager.

• Collective Bargaining Agreement for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 with International Association of Firefighters Local 2839