Edward J. Sorrels

The Council meeting involved several key actions, including the approval of resolutions to apply for the FY-2026 CDBG grant for water system improvements and associated matching funds, as well as the adoption of a Citizen's Participation Plan for the same program. The Council approved an engineering invoice for airport pavement rehabilitation and passed an ordinance regarding fee clarifications. Additionally, the Council authorized an equipment fee schedule and approved an agreement with the Anadarko Little League for the use of city facilities. The City Manager provided an update on various city projects, including drainage work, utility maintenance, and code enforcement efforts.

The meeting agenda includes the acceptance of financial reports, the approval of a resolution adopting the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget, and a discussion regarding a budget amendment for special event expenses. Additionally, the authority plans to enter an executive session to confer on economic development matters related to property transfer and potential business recruitment.

The agenda includes several financial and project-related items, such as the approval of invoices from WDB Engineering for work on water system improvements and electrical projects for high-service pumps. It also covers the approval of a consulting agreement addendum, maintenance services for generators, and payments related to a sanitary sewer line relocation project. Additionally, the board plans to conduct an executive session to discuss the employment, performance, and contract terms of the City Manager.

The agenda for the meeting, scheduled to occur immediately following the City Council meeting, includes a Hearing Session for citizen presentations. The Consent Agenda covers routine matters such as financial report acceptance and the approval of minutes from the February 9th, 2026 meeting. Key agenda items requiring separate consideration involve resolutions to apply for the FY-2026 CDBG Grant for Proposed Water System Improvements and associated leverage funds, as well as the adoption of the Citizen's Participation Plan for the CDBG Program. Other discussions include the purchase of electric poles, and approving a change order and pay application for the New Elevated Water Tower project.

The meeting agenda included standard proceedings such as roll call and a hearing session for citizen presentations, subject to time limits and rules of conduct. The consent agenda covered routine items, including the approval of the 2026 schedules for regular meetings and holidays for several related entities. The consent agenda also involved approval for payment of a WDB Engineering invoice related to water system improvements, and approval for a change order and time extension for the same water system improvements project managed by Mach Energy Services, LLC. Non-consent items scheduled for discussion included approving an invoice payment to WDB Engineering for services on a new elevated water tower, purchasing a Ram 5500 truck and a Vermeer BC1500 Brush Chipper for the Electric Department using rebate funds, approving a pay application from Pinnacle Construction Services for waterline relocations, and approving the annual Professional Service Agreement with Municipal Finance Services. The agenda also reserved time for a City Manager's Report and comments by Council Members.