Jeremy Buchanan

The board meeting addressed a wide range of municipal business. Key topics included an appeal regarding city traffic ticket fines, the approval of a fireworks stand for the season, and the renewal of interlocal agreements with public schools and the county. Audit findings for the previous fiscal year were reviewed and approved, and the engagement of an auditor for the upcoming cycle was authorized. The council approved bids for a school zone project and weed control services. Resignations and appointments to boards were discussed, and a professional services agreement was ratified. Additionally, a payment issue with the Housing Authority was settled, an installation update for a detection radar system was approved, and a salary adjustment for the City Manager was finalized following an executive session.

The meetings covered multiple governance bodies, including the City Council, Public Works Authority, and Industrial Trust Authority. Key discussions focused on addressing contractual obligations and past due payments for P5 Machine. The authorities granted a six-month grace period to the company to resolve these issues and requested the City Manager to draft a new contract.

The council meeting addressed several items including the approval of the annual library report for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, the establishment of a new policy for city employee use of the shooting range, and granting permission for Antlers Public Schools to use and modify the old city pool area. The council also authorized the city manager to discuss the potential gifting of city-owned property near the fairgrounds to the public school system and received a report regarding an ongoing discrimination case against the city. Additionally, the meetings of the Public Works Authority and Industrial Trust Authority included a discussion on the potential development of pocket parks to assist with sex offender management regulations.

The Council discussed and approved the permit for a fireworks stand for the 2026 season and authorized the condemnation of a specific property. Other actions included approving a rate change fee schedule for ambulance services and resolving to apply for the Choctaw CDF grant to procure a police vehicle, bulletproof vests, cameras, and a server. Additionally, the Council addressed citizen concerns regarding pet policies and discussed the development of pocket parks on city property to enhance community safety.

The council, alongside the Public Works Authority and Industrial Trust Authority, convened to address several municipal items. Actions included the approval of a resolution requesting the Kiamichi and Glover Rivers be added to the Scenic Rivers Act, the authorization of a quote for a school zone project funded by street tax, and the condemnation of a residential property. The council also selected a consultant for the municipal airport. Furthermore, the Industrial Trust Authority approved a meeting with P5 Machine to discuss contractual obligations and delinquent payments.