Nicholas I Payne

The meeting addressed several agenda items, including the approval of the consent agenda which covered the October 2025 Payment of Claims and payments for Parkhill invoices related to engineering services. Reports included an update on City Infrastructure Projects from Parkhill Engineering and a presentation by Mareta Woodward regarding a recently awarded $600,000.00 CDBG Grant. New business focused heavily on the CDBG grant administration, involving the approval of the administration contract with Mareta Woodward, adoption of the Section 3 plan, approval of the Fair Housing Resolution and Proclamation, and approval of an Anti-Displacement and Relocation plan for the Wastewater System Improvements Project. Additionally, a resolution authorizing the Mayor and/or City Manager to approve and sign invoices related to CDBG construction funds drawdown was approved, as was an amendment to an MSA Task Order for Waterline Relocation professional services.

The regular session began with the call to order, invocation, and flag salute. Several items were approved under the Consent Agenda, excluding the Enterprise Master Services Lease Purchase Option Agreement which was discussed separately. Key discussions included the Enterprise Master Services Lease Purchase Option Agreement, which involved detailed explanation of the program costs and vehicle replacement schedules. The Council awarded the library roof replacement contract. Reports covered monthly financial updates, the City Mayor's commendation for the local Buccaneers football team, and a written report from the City Attorney. New business included the approval of longevity checks for City employees and Christmas bonuses for all full-time and part-time employees. The Council discussed scheduling special budget work sessions for the upcoming year and approved the new Fire and Ambulance Rate Ordinance. The new Marijuana Grow Facility Ordinance, applicable only to new facilities, was also approved. Consideration of new audio recording software was tabled pending further information gathering.

The council meeting addressed several key items, including the approval of city claims and financial reports for May 2023. A final payment request for the Ray See Park Bridge Project was approved, contingent upon engineer approval. A resolution for walking trails at Ray See and Blinn Park was tabled. The council approved a TDA contract, an amended master engineering agreement with Parkhill Engineering, and a bid proposal for managed IT services and cybersecurity. Amendments to the Tonkawa Pride & Beautification Committee bylaws were approved, along with new committee appointments and officer assignments. A payment request for waterline improvements was approved, as was the OMAG Worker's Compensation Plan. Following an executive session to discuss employee negotiations, contracts for F.O.P. 197 and IAFF Local 3977 were approved for FY 2023-2024. Reports were given on street repairs and a new police officer was introduced. The council also discussed recent storms.

The City Council meeting agenda includes the approval of claims, a monthly financial report review, and several key action items. These items involve approving final payment for a park bridge project, a close-out resolution for walking trails, a TDA contract, an amended master engineering agreement, a bid proposal for IT services, an amendment to the by-laws for a beautification committee, committee appointments, payment for waterline improvements, approval of a worker's compensation plan, and potential executive sessions to discuss negotiations with employees. The meeting will also include reports from the City Attorney, Mayor, and Manager, as well as time for new business.

The City Council will hold a public hearing to review and discuss the FY 2023/2024 budget. Citizens can provide public comment on the budget, which was published on April 27, 2023.