Larry Jones

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.

The council and utilities authority convened to discuss various administrative and developmental items. Key actions included the declaration of a fire department truck as surplus, the approval of a tax rebate for a hospitality firm, and the execution of a lease agreement. The council authorized the initiation of a process to establish tax increment finance districts for economic development and approved an agreement for related legal counsel. Furthermore, the utilities authority approved settlement payments and authorized progress payments to a contractor for water tower replacement and infrastructure improvement projects.