Michael Jones

The Commission addressed several agenda items, including the approval of a resolution concerning the April 7, 2026, Municipal Election and the adoption of a Request For Information form for public records. Key actions involved approving two lease assignments from Woodbridge Advanced Solutions LLC to Advanced 4 Solutions, Inc. Furthermore, the Commission approved a Lease Agreement with Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company for property near the OG&E facility. Other decisions included accepting a quit claim deed for property from Liber Properties, LLC, which allows the City to pursue a demolition grant, authorizing the Mayor to execute documents for the sale of real property located at 1215 9th Street, approving a Professional Services Agreement with Parkhill for Wastewater Treatment Plant Solids Handling Improvements, and approving an Easement Agreement with Oklahoma Natural Gas Company for a new main line.

The City Commission addressed the consent docket, approving reappointments to the Airport Authority Board, Senior Center Board, and Metropolitan Area Planning Commission, alongside the approval of Financial Reports for December 2025. Key agenda items included the adoption of Resolution No. 2026-2, signifying project sponsorship for a Transportation Alternatives Program application concerning a needed sidewalk project on Downs Avenue in partnership with Woodward Public Schools. Furthermore, Resolution No. 2026-3 was adopted to declare property at 1215 9th Street as surplus and authorize its disposal to proactively mitigate potential future title concerns.

The meeting included a public hearing and subsequent action regarding the rezoning of a 40-acre tract of land from residential to industrial. Concerns about drilling equipment, safety, and truck traffic were addressed. The Commission also approved a consent docket containing items such as meeting minutes, updates to the Code of Ordinances, and user agreements for the sports complex and rodeo association. Ordinance No. 1781, concerning the rezoning, was approved along with an emergency clause.

The commission discussed and developed the 2025 City of Woodward Hazard Mitigation Plan, including potential eligibility for FEMA grants and disaster aid programs. They approved an amendment to the lease agreement with Advanced 4 Solutions, Inc., adopted Resolution No. 2025-3 for the Hazard Mitigation Plan, and approved a Master Agreement for Professional Services with Garver, LLC for engineering services at the sewer plant. Additionally, they approved an Access Easement Agreement with FCOK-Woodward, LLC for building loading docks.

The meeting addressed several key items, including the adoption of Ordinance No. 1783, which amends Title V, Chapter 51 of the Code of Ordinances to require sewer backflow prevention for connections to the public sewer system, offering a credit incentive for existing property owners. Additionally, Ordinance No. 1784 was adopted, amending Title V, Chapter 51 to regulate the disposal of fats, oils, and grease into the public sewer system, establishing size and capacity requirements for grease traps. The commission also approved a proposal from Green Zebra Services for abatement, boarding, and securing proposals.