Madge Gentry

The meeting included discussions and possible action on consent items, approving Resolution 2025-06 proclaiming April as Fair Housing Month, and renewing the interlocal agreement between The Antlers Public School and The City of Antlers. There was also a discussion regarding the installation of light poles between the Back Roads liquor store and ACE Hardware, but the decision was tabled until the next meeting. The Public Works Authority meeting addressed consent items. The Industrial Trust Authority meeting also addressed consent items.

The agenda included discussion and action on consent items, condemning a dilapidated structure, approving a grant application and construction contract for airport runway edge drains, approving a construction contract for a runway crack seal and seal coat project, and approving a grant application for an ODAA grant. Additionally, there was discussion and action on approving necessary repairs to the Antlers Fire/EMS Ladder Truck. The Public Works Authority discussed and took action on consent items and amending trash transfer to the General Fund. The Industrial Trust Authority discussed and took action on consent items.

The meeting included discussions and possible actions on consent items, approval of the audit for FY 23-24, and approval of David Gandall, CPA, to perform the FY 24-25 audit. There was also discussion and possible action on approving employee payments in lieu of raises and approving an employee Christmas bonus for the end of the year. Additional discussion was held regarding the City Manager looking for a machine to paint lines and street markings. The Public Works Authority meeting included similar discussions on consent items and audit approvals. The Industrial Trust Authority meeting also covered consent items and audit approvals.

The City Council convened to discuss and act on several key items, including the approval of the city budget for fiscal year 25-26 and the approval of new court fines and fee schedules. Decisions were made regarding the allocation of vehicles, with a new truck being approved for the City Manager and the current truck reassigned to the Police Department. The council also approved meeting financial requirements for a grant related to Fire/EMS equipment and authorized the use of escrow credits for workers' compensation renewal premiums. Additionally, the Public Works Authority addressed updates to the city code, and the Industrial Trust Authority approved a lease extension for H2O/Bradley Mills.

The meeting included discussions and possible actions regarding consent items and amendments between the City of Antlers and WSB Engineering Inc. for professional airport consulting services. The projects included installing an "Edge Drain System" and rehabilitating Runway 18-36, both in compliance with FAA requirements. There was also a section for new business, but no new items were introduced.