Randle Riggle

The board discussed and ratified several actions including the receipt of a construction permit from the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality for potable water line extensions. They also awarded a bid for the rehabilitation of a chlorine scrubber at the water treatment plant and a contract for dam vegetation removal at Lake Scott King and Lake Jean Neustadt.

The agenda for the meeting includes the acceptance of the Treasurer's Report and deliberations on several financial and service agreements. Key items involve approving an Administrative Services Agreement with the Ardmore Chamber of Commerce for the upcoming fiscal year, engaging Hallpass Digital for comprehensive marketing services, and the formal adoption of the FY 2027 Budget. Additionally, the meeting will feature an update from the Chickasaw Country Marketing Association, as well as operational reports covering the Regional Park, Ardmore Mainstreet, the Hardy Murphy Coliseum, the Goddard Center, and the Convention Center.

The meeting includes a public hearing to consider the rezoning of property from a single-family residential district to a residential multifamily medium-density district. Consent agenda items feature appointments to the Ardmore Downtown Executive Airport Board, sublease agreements at the Ardmore Municipal Airpark, a utility easement for a sewer line, and the vacation of a final plat. Regular business involves the adoption of an ordinance regarding the aforementioned rezoning, participation in the Oklahoma Subdivision Opioid Distribution Settlement Agreement, the purchase of radios for the Police Department, and the renewal of an E911 service agreement. Additionally, an engineering services agreement for highway force main and waterline relocation design will be reviewed.

The meeting included a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for a property on South Commerce Street. Consent items approved included declaring surplus fire department equipment, renewing a two-year agreement for automated license plate reader services, and passing a resolution for a minor subdivision plat. The commission approved Ordinance Number 3203 to rezone property at 2310 South Commerce Street from heavy to light industrial. Additionally, an executive session was held to discuss collective bargaining agreement negotiations with the International Association of Firefighters and the Fraternal Order of Police.

The Board of Commissioners discussed various administrative and operational items. Key topics included the consideration of appointments to the HFV Wilson Community Center Authority, the declaration of surplus police and fire department equipment, and authorization to apply for a SAFER grant for the Fire Department. The commission reviewed construction permits for water line extensions and addressed multiple bids for the rehabilitation of a chlorine scrubber and dam vegetation removal. Additionally, they reviewed change orders for the new police station and discussed collective bargaining agreements with local fire and police associations. Rezoning requests were deliberated, and an executive session was held to discuss ongoing labor negotiations.