Michael Taylor

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.

The combined meeting minutes cover the Antlers City Council, Public Works Authority, and Industrial Trust Authority. Key actions included amending the Pushmataha County 911 Trust Authority Interlocal Agreement, establishing the 2026 meeting and holiday schedules, and approving Ordinance 2025-10 and its emergency clause. The council also authorized the use of state tax funds for street improvements, approved a schedule of bonds and fees, and permitted a fireworks stand. The Public Works Authority approved the purchase of polymer feed systems for the water treatment facility and the reallocation of funds from sewer construction to cover the costs. The Industrial Trust Authority held discussions regarding upcoming lease payment meetings with P5 Machine.

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.