Okmulgee public meetings in 2025
20 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council will vote on several ordinances to authorize the sale of various city-owned lots and properties. The body will also consider a contract for trash abatement and an increase in monthly dispatch service payments.
- Contract for trash abatement for privately owned properties to Nichols Lawn & Trash Service for $43,650.00
- Addendum to Okmulgee County dispatch services contract increasing monthly payment from $12,000.00 to $14,000.00
- Special use request for a communication tower at 1950 N Wood Dr.
- Application to rezone Lots 29-39, Block 1 of Highland Heights Addition from Residential Single-Family to Commercial General
- Multiple special ordinances authorizing the sale of city-owned properties across various addresses
Okmulgee Municipal Authority
The Okmulgee Municipal Authority will consider and vote on several resolutions to amend its FY 2025-2026 budget. The amendments increase expenses and reduce the fund balance to fund airport runway and papi lights, pay a consulting firm for an environmental determination request, and cover engineering services for a DWSRF loan project. The board will also approve a list of claims and receive monthly reports from Public Works, the regional airport, and water treatment facilities.
- Approve claims list and authorize payment (see attached Claims List).
- Approve resolution amending FY 2025-2026 budget for installation of airport runway and papi lights.
- Approve resolution amending FY 2025-2026 budget for payment to Public Finance Law Group for environmental determination request to ODEQ for DWSRF loan.
- Approve resolution amending FY 2025-2026 budget for engineering services for DWSRF loan project.
- Receive monthly reports from Public Works, Okmulgee Regional Airport, and Water/Wastewater Treatment Plants.
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on two applications. These include a special use request for a communication tower and a request to rezone properties from residential to commercial use.
- Public hearing and vote on special use for a communication tower at 1950 N Wood Dr
- Public hearing and vote to rezone Lots 29-39, Block 1 of Highland Heights from Residential Single Family (RS-1) to Commercial General (CG)
Okmulgee Economic Development Authority
The Okmulgee Economic Development Authority will consider approving the minutes from the October 21, 2025 regular session and will vote to approve and authorize payment of listed claims. The meeting will also include standard procedural items such as call to order and adjournment.
- Approve October 21, 2025 meeting minutes
- Approve and authorize payment of claims listed on the attached Claims List
City Council
The Okmulgee City Council will consider and vote on a memorandum of understanding with the Muscogee (Creek) Nation to place tribal road sections within city limits on the Nation’s transportation inventory. Council members will also vote on an ordinance amending Chapter 12.04 of the municipal code, repealing conflicting ordinances and declaring an emergency. Additionally, the council will approve receipt of a $10,790.74 return from the Loss Fund for the 2022-2023 workers’ compensation plan year.
- Approve memorandum of Understanding with Muscogee (Creek) Nation for tribal roadways in city limits
- Approve ordinance amending Chapter 12.04 of the Municipal Code, repealing contrary ordinances and declaring an emergency
- Approve receipt of $10,790.74 return from the Loss Fund (Oklahoma Municipal Assurance Group) for 2022-2023 workers’ compensation
City Council
The Okmulgee City Council will consider and vote on a memorandum of understanding with the Muscogee (Creek) Nation to place tribal road sections within city limits on the Nation’s Transportation Facility Inventory. The council will also vote on an ordinance amending Chapter 12.04 of the municipal code and declaring an emergency, and on receiving a $10,790.74 return from the Loss Fund for the 2022‑2023 workers’ compensation plan. Additional routine items include approving the October 21, 2025 meeting minutes and authorizing payment of pending claims.
- Approve MOU with Muscogee (Creek) Nation for tribal roadways in city limits
- Approve ordinance amending Chapter 12.04 of the municipal code and declaring an emergency
- Approve receipt of $10,790.74 from the Loss Fund for the 2022‑2023 Workers’ Compensation Plan
- Approve minutes from the October 21, 2025 regular session
- Approve claims and authorize payment
City of Okmulgee Community Trust
The City of Okmulgee Community Trust will meet to review minutes from the October 21, 2025, session and vote on the approval of claims.
- Approval of October 21, 2025, regular session minutes
- Vote to authorize payment of claims
Okmulgee Municipal Authority
The Okmulgee Municipal Authority will consider and vote on payment of listed claims. It will acknowledge receipt of three permits for water and sewer infrastructure projects in Okmulgee County. The board will vote to approve a memorandum of understanding with the Muscogee (Creek) Nation for tribal roadway sections within city limits. It will also adopt resolutions to amend the FY 2025-2026 budget for wastewater testing and additional water meter purchases.
- Acknowledge receipt of Permit No. SL000056250844 for a 204 GPM lift station and related sewer lines serving the College of the Muscogee Nation North Prairie Infrastructure
- Acknowledge receipt of Permit No. WL000056250974 for 1,125 ft of 8" potable water lines serving the South Side Water Line
- Acknowledge receipt of Permit No. WL000056250948 for 3,475 ft of 24" potable water lines serving the 24" Transmission Line, SH‑56
- Approve a memorandum of understanding with the Muscogee (Creek) Nation to place tribal roadways within Okmulgee city limits
- Approve purchase of a 2026 Ford Explorer AWD from Joe Cooper Ford for $40,500, waiving competitive bidding
Library Board
The Okmulgee Public Library Board will meet on Monday, October 27, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at the library located at 218 S. Okmulgee Avenue. The agenda includes a discussion and vote on a revised long‑range plan and a report from the librarian. Routine items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and adjournment are also scheduled.
- Discuss and vote on revised long‑range plan
Okmulgee Economic Development Authority
The Okmulgee Economic Development Authority will consider and vote to approve the minutes from its September 16, 2025 regular session. It will also consider and vote to approve the September 16, 2025 claims list and authorize payment of those claims. No other matters are on the agenda.
- Approve minutes of the September 16, 2025 regular session
- Approve the September 16, 2025 claims list
- Authorize payment of approved claims
City Council
The Okmulgee City Council will consider a series of resolutions and ordinances, including a $485,079.50 Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics grant to rehabilitate runway 18/36 lighting at the Okmulgee Regional Airport. Other items include a $10,000 Justice Assistance Grant for local law enforcement, resolutions to hold elections for Ward One and Ward Two council seats, and several rezoning applications for parcels described in the agenda. The council will also vote on a food‑truck ordinance amendment, a surplus‑property sale, participation in Purdue and secondary‑manufacturer opioid settlement settlements, and will hold an executive‑session discussion of a pending litigation matter.
- Approve $485,079.50 ODAA grant to fund “Rehabilitate Runway 18/36 Lighting” at Okmulgee Regional Airport (State Project # OKM-26‑S).
- Approve up to $10,000 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG‑LLE) for local law enforcement, authorizing the Mayor to execute documents.
- Approve resolutions calling for elections for Councilmembers in Ward One and Ward Two.
- Approve rezoning applications for a tract in Government Lot 4, Section 4 (changing from residential single‑family to commercial general) and for a parcel at 700 W 9th (changing from heavy industrial to residential multi‑family).
- Approve ordinance amending municipal code §§5.36.010‑5.36.050 to allow food trucks, set registration and license fees, and declare an emergency.
City of Okmulgee Community Trust
The City of Okmulgee Community Trust will meet to review meeting minutes and consider the approval of claims for payment.
- Approval of September 16, 2025, regular session minutes
- Consideration and vote to authorize payment of claims
Okmulgee Municipal Authority
The Okmulgee Municipal Authority will vote on a resolution to accept a $485,079.50 grant from the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics for rehabilitating runway 19/36 lighting at Okmulgee Regional Airport. It will also select Olsson as the preferred engineer for bridge inspections and approve contracts with Parkhill and Williams Electric Clinton LLC for runway lighting construction. Claims will be reviewed and approved for payment.
- Resolution to accept $485,079.50 ODAA grant for runway 19/36 lighting rehab (State Project # OKM-26-S)
- Selection of Olsson as preferred engineering firm for bridge inspection services
- Approval of Task Order No. 7 with Parkhill for construction‑phase runway lighting services
- Award of bid to Williams Electric Clinton LLC for runway 18/36 lighting work
- Consideration and approval of pending claims for payment
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Okmulgee Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on an application to rezone a property at 700 W 9th St from Heavy Industrial (IH) to Residential Multi‑family (RMF). After the hearing, the commission will consider and vote to approve, approve with modification, or disapprove the rezoning and a special‑use permit for Intensive Commercial Recreation facilities on the same site. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the September 8, 2025 commission meeting.
- Public hearing on rezoning from Heavy Industrial (IH) to Residential Multi‑family (RMF) for the property at 700 W 9th St (Section 7, Township 13E, Range 13 N)
- Consideration and vote on approval, modification, or disapproval of the rezoning application
- Consideration of a special‑use permit for Intensive Commercial Recreation facilities on the same property
- Approval of minutes from the September 8, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting
Okmulgee Economic Development Authority
The Okmulgee Economic Development Authority will vote to approve the minutes of its July 15, 2025 regular session. It will consider and vote to approve the claims list dated August 15, 2025 and authorize payment of those claims. The meeting will then be adjourned.
- Approve minutes of July 15, 2025 regular session
- Approve claims list dated August 15, 2025 and authorize payment
- Adjourn meeting
City Council
The City Council will discuss funding for a downtown archway and a corresponding budget amendment. The body is also voting on the acquisition of 55 properties from the county and the purchase of a police vehicle.
- Funding assistance up to $147,000.00 for the East 6th Street archway project
- Acceptance of a deed transferring 55 properties from the Board of County Commissioners
- Purchase of one Ford Explorer Police Vehicle from Joe Cooper Ford of Yukon, LLC for $45,800.00
- Ordinance to close a portion of the right of way (alley south of Lots 1-4, North of Lots 5-8, Block 8)
- Special use permit for commercial intensive recreational use on Government Lot 4, Section 4
Okmulgee Municipal Authority
The Okmulgee Municipal Authority will vote on several resolutions, including a budget amendment that increases expenses by $470,000 and decreases the fund balance by the same amount to cover monthly payments for the 2025 FAP Water Line Replacement Project. Additional items include a budget amendment adding $500,000 in revenue and $500,000 in expenses for payments to Holloway, Updike, and Bellen and construction, ratifying an FAA Airport Infrastructure Grant for terminal design, and declaring two dump trucks as surplus property for sale.
- Resolution to increase expenses $470,000 and decrease fund balance $470,000 for the 2025 FAP Water Line Replacement Project
- Resolution to increase revenues $500,000 and expenses $500,000 for payments to Holloway, Updike, Bellen and construction
- Resolution ratifying FAA Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG 3-40-0074-032-2025) for design of a new terminal at Okmulgee Regional Airport
- Resolution declaring a 2000 International 4700 Dump Truck surplus property
- Resolution declaring a 2001 International 4300 Dump Truck surplus property
Okmulgee Economic Development Authority
The Okmulgee Economic Development Authority will meet to approve minutes and claims, and to vote on a contract with the Okmulgee Area Development Corporation for a full-time economic development director.
- Approve minutes from July 15, 2025
- Authorize payment of claims
- Contract with Okmulgee Area Development Corporation for $52,000
- Authorize execution of contract documents
- Meeting at City Hall, 111 East Fourth Street
City Council
The Okmulgee City Council will vote on increasing camping and boat ramp fees and awarding a demolition contract for 12 properties. The body will also discuss a $275,000 ambulance purchase and a $125,000 matching grant for a sign over 6th Street.
- Increase camping fees by $2.00 for RV, Full Hookup, Primitive, and Group sites
- Increase boat ramp use fee by $3.00 to a total of $5.00
- Award Contract No. 7-25 for demolition of 12 properties to K & T Trucking & Site Clearing, Inc.
- Authorize purchase of a 2025 E-350 ambulance not to exceed $275,000.00
- Pledge funds for a $125,000.00 matching construction grant for a sign over 6th Street
City Council
The Okmulgee City Council will vote on several fee increases for camping and boat launching. The body is also deciding on a demolition contract for 12 dilapidated properties and a collective bargaining agreement for firefighters.
- Contract No. 7-25 for demolition and site clearance of 12 privately owned properties awarded to K & T Trucking & Site Clearing, Inc.
- Purchase of a 2025 E-350 ambulance not to exceed $275,000.00
- Request to pledge funds for a $125,000.00 matching construction grant for a sign over 6th Street
- Ordinances to increase camping fees by $2.00 and boat launching fees by $3.00
- Appeals of administrative orders for properties at 402 N Sherman, 312 N Bryan, and 315 N Bryan