Mitchell B. Lucas

The agenda for the special meeting includes a presentation of the director's report, as well as the review and approval of policies regarding the safety of children, interlibrary loan services, and the circulation of DVD players. Furthermore, the meeting will provide an opportunity for library board members to offer comments and for the public to address agenda items, followed by planning for the subsequent regular meeting.

The board meeting agenda includes the review and reception of the 2024-2025 audit, as well as the review and discussion of endowment reports and quarterly financials. The board will also deliberate on the proposed 2026-2027 budget, endowment management strategies, and the appointment of two members-at-large as recommended by the Development Committee. The meeting will conclude with reports from the Programming & Development Director and the Managing Director.

The Board of Trustees discussed the acceptance of February financial reports. Key business items included the approval of deadline extensions for two environmental remediation and code compliance grant agreements within the Capitol Hill Increment District and a directive for staff to further evaluate, refine, and develop the proposed Rebuild Capitol Hill program structure, financial framework, and implementation strategy.

The meeting focused on the consideration and adoption of the Bartlesville Municipal Authority fiscal year 2026-27 budget. The board reviewed total appropriations for construction, debt service, and operating cost reimbursements, noting that the primary revenue sources for these funds are derived from water and sewer service fees.

The meeting agenda includes discussions on budget amendments for the Fire Department, various municipal agreements including an arbitrage compliance engagement, a biosolid disposal agreement, and an MOU with the local professional firefighters union. The Council will address utility infrastructure projects, including a box hangar construction change order, water distribution system maintenance, and an easement for PSO. Additionally, the agenda covers the receipt of reports for Bartlesville NEXT, ALPR camera data, and financial statements. Key legislative actions involve the adoption of a municipal budget for the upcoming fiscal year, approval of a Capital Improvements Program, and the consideration of a marketing agreement and operating budgets for the Bartlesville Development Authority and Visit Bartlesville. Finally, the Council will review proposed amendments regarding the regulation of ALPR technology.