Jeff Archer

The agenda includes presentations and a public hearing regarding the Plato Road-Highway 81 Economic Development Project Plan and the creation of an increment district. Business items involve declaring surplus equipment, appointments to the Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission, and the purchase of computer equipment for the library and fire department. Discussions also cover the relaxation of city and alcoholic beverage codes for the Main Street Duncan Car Show. Additionally, the meetings include consideration of various pay requests for professional services related to the construction of a fire station, water tower replacements, water projects, and special legal counsel for a tax increment district.

The council recognized council members for their years of service and received a 2025 4th quarter financial summary. Key actions included the swearing-in of a new Fire Chief and Deputy Chief of Operations, and the approval of a contract for twenty-five desktop computers for the library and fire department. Additionally, the council approved various items via a consent agenda, including budget amendments and insurance policy purchases.

The meeting included the issuance of several proclamations for awareness months. The council approved the consent agenda, which encompassed various agreements for park facilities and swimming pool management, as well as a resolution amending public document request fees. Additional items involved infrastructure projects and financial matters for the Duncan Public Utilities Authority and the Duncan Economic Development Trust Authority, including the approval of skid steer purchases, waterline replacement change orders, various pay requests for fire station and water projects, and an emergency sewer main replacement. The council also authorized funding for the Simmons Center pool roof replacement and addressed legal actions regarding the Duncan Area Economic Development Foundation.

The meeting included the proclamation of Black History Month for February 2026. The council discussed and approved a new joint contract for ambulance services with the City of Marlow and Survival Flight EMS, noting significant subsidy increases. Additionally, the council confirmed the appointment of Frank Burch as a Trustee of the Duncan Industrial Authority following a court order. The Duncan Public Utilities Authority segment involved approving multiple pay requests for fire station construction, water line replacements, and elevated storage tank projects, alongside a new agreement for citywide development review services. The Duncan Economic Development Trust Authority meeting included approval of a grant reimbursement for façade improvements at Main Street Floral.

The City Council meeting addressed the relaxation of city codes to allow temporary signage for the Duncan Swap Meet within designated rights-of-way, approved design services for airport improvements, and authorized negotiations or settlement concerning pending litigation involving the Duncan Area Economic Development Foundation. During public comments, residents raised concerns regarding new lease agreements and rate increases for properties at Lake Humphrey, including issues with maintenance, transfer provisions, and transparency. Additionally, the Duncan Public Utilities Authority discussed pay requests and change orders for fire station construction and sewer rehabilitation projects. The Duncan Economic Development Trust Authority also met to handle sales tax funding requests and executive session litigation matters.