City of Pocola

The joint meetings focused on operational and administrative matters for the municipality. Key discussion topics included the approval of Air Evac memberships for all employees, updates on Fire Department operations, status reports on the community center's plaques and grand opening planning, and sewer lift station maintenance. The board addressed environmental monitoring following a chemical spill, upgrades to terminal data input procedures for 911 services, and the authorization of a job fair hosted by Oklahoma Workforce. Additionally, the trustees discussed code enforcement training, the potential implementation of an ordinance for nuisance or inoperable vehicles, adjustments to the community center cleaning deposit, and established a commitment to maintain professional ethical behavior among board members and staff. Departmental reports covered ongoing maintenance for streets, police department activities, and park maintenance plans.

The board meetings covered detailed budget discussions for the 2026-2027 fiscal year across several departments, including the fire department, sewer department, police department, 911 dispatch, parks, and street infrastructure. Key topics included requests for budget increases to cover rising operational costs, equipment upgrades, new staffing positions, and potential grant applications. Additionally, the Board approved the purchase of a new OLETS terminal for the police department, accepted a staff resignation, and amended a resolution to include updated fee schedules for development, yard cleanup, and community center usage.

The agenda covered several key business items, including the discussion and potential approval of accounts payable, the consideration of town-paid memberships for employee Air Med services, and reports from department heads. Additionally, the meetings addressed proposed changes to departmental uniform policies, the use of the community center for a workforce job fair, professional training for the code enforcement officer, and the implementation of procedures and ordinances for nuisance vehicle code enforcement. Other topics included adjustments to community center rental and deposit fees, updates to the code of ethics for elected officials, and the recruitment status for the street department.

The meetings covered various operational and administrative topics. Key agenda items included the approval of a new fire training building and its bidding process, an update on town maintenance projects including water infrastructure, sirens, and community center improvements. The board addressed police department equipment, specifically the purchase of a smokeless range training system. Discussions were held regarding planning commission appointments, relevant staff training, code enforcement, and lawn care service bids. The board also established protocols for park equipment replacement, employee voluntary benefit deductions, and road maintenance responsibilities.

The meeting encompassed reports on fire department activities, sewer system upgrades, and economic development plans for LeFlore County. Discussions were held regarding the moving of buildings behind Town Hall, a potential dress code policy for office employees, and advertisement for lawn maintenance services for town properties. The board also addressed equipment needs, including the purchase of a mini excavator blade, and deliberated on appointments to the planning commission and board of adjustment. Additionally, executive sessions were conducted to interview and hire a full-time police officer, a building inspector, and a code enforcement officer. Departmental operational updates regarding citations, body cameras, and infrastructure maintenance were also provided.