Machelle Reynolds

The City Council meeting addressed several agenda items, including the approval of multiple reports and purchase orders within the consent agenda, such as the appointment of Lee Burney as the Floodplain Manager and the approval of a $27,500 fireworks contract with Rainbow Fireworks Inc. for the July 4, 2026 event. Key discussions included the approval of a three-year jurisdiction agreement with the Oklahoma State Fire Marshal. Several capital improvement and service contracts were approved, specifically for a trash tank installation ($8,500), a barbed wire fence and gate for the dump site ($9,150), ballfield work at Municipal Park ($24,950), electrical services at Martin Field ($20,000), road repair for Kensington Estates ($59,000), and a concrete improvement project at the Municipal Sports Complex ($93,500). The Council also authorized the purchase of a 2025 Ford F550 using County Funds and approved Resolution 26-01, which censured certain conduct by Mayor JJ Francais. Furthermore, Ordinance 26-02, establishing the 'Funeral Picketing Act,' was approved along with its emergency clause.

The meeting included consideration of the Consent Agenda, which comprised the acceptance of the minutes from the previous Public Works Authority (PWA) meeting, the payment of purchase orders, the estimated payroll for February 2026, the Treasurer's Report, and the Water Department Report. All items on the Consent Agenda were approved.

The Public Works Authority (PWA) meeting included approval of the consent agenda items, which covered the minutes of the previous meeting, purchase orders, estimated payroll for February 2026, and the Treasurer's Report and Water Department Report. Specific actions included the approval of two high bids submitted by Stan Parsons for surplus equipment: one for a Grasshopper Mower at $650 and another for a Steiner Mower at $8,000. A discussion was held regarding water pressure in the Shadow Ridge Addition, with a resolution to change out a meter and line at 402 Obsidian and revisit the issue in February.

The meeting included a public hearing concerning the proposed enactment of an ordinance to close specific portions of rights-of-way, including sections of E Street, 5th Street, and 6th Street, for consideration of development applications by DMK Holdings, Hilliary Custom Homes, and Hilliary Communications. Following the hearing, the council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which covered administrative items, personnel changes for the K9 fund, authorization to surplus a 2016 Dodge Charger, issuing bids for an animal shelter septic system, and authorizing attendance at a Clerk/Treasurer Academy. Subsequently, the council approved the sale of three surplus items: a push weed eater, a snow blower, and a woodchipper, while denying the high bid for a flatbed trailer. The council also approved the sale of a 2016 Expedition SUV. Finally, the recommendation from the Planning Commission to deny the ordinance (Ordinance 26-01) closing the specified rights-of-way was approved.

The agenda outlines a special meeting scheduled to begin with an invocation and roll call. A primary focus is a public hearing concerning an application by DMK Holdings, Hilliary Custom Homes, and Hilliary Communications for an Ordinance to close specific portions of rights-of-way known as 'E Street', '5th Street', and '6th Street'. The consent agenda includes authorizations for fund account changes, declaring a 2016 Dodge Charger surplus, soliciting bids for a new animal shelter septic system, approving travel for the Clerk/Treasurer Academy, and designating an authorized signer for the 2026 REAP Grant. Other discussions include reports from department heads and consideration of bids for surplus items such as a weed eater, snow blower, woodchipper, flatbed trailer, and a 2016 Expedition SUV. The council will also consider an action to approve the high bid for student council volunteers at the Animal Shelter and the subsequent approval of Ordinance 26-01 regarding the right-of-way closures.