Raven Bates

The Council addressed various administrative and operational items including the approval of budget amendments, payroll claims, and lease agreement addendums. Key actions involved supporting a FEMA grant application for fire training equipment, approving change orders for infrastructure projects, and issuing proclamations for National Men's Health Week and Month. The Council also established a Regional Planning Commission, identified streets for improvement projects, and extended the COVID-19 State of Emergency. Furthermore, the Council authorized professional services agreements, updated the collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police, and approved changes to employee retirement plans. Public hearings were held regarding a final plat for Pecan Creek and multiple rezoning requests for various properties in the city.

The council recognized various city employees with service awards for the second quarter. Administrative actions included approving an ordinance to modify regulations for tattoo and body piercing studios, authorizing grant applications for Market Square improvements, and establishing permit fees and mandatory landfill use for construction debris. Furthermore, the council approved an ordinance regarding garbage system definitions. Public hearings were held for a planned unit development project and a zoning change request, both of which were approved. A public hearing also took place regarding the Community Development Block Grant for Market Square enhancements. The council also reviewed various monthly departmental reports.

The council addressed several administrative and operational items, including the formation of a Senior Citizens Advisory Committee, the renaming of the senior center to The Ron Cross Activity Center, and the award of a bid for library HVAC repairs. Agreements were approved for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations and various fiscal year contracts. The council adopted the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, approved a rezoning request for a specific property, and held public hearings regarding project closeouts, which were subsequently tabled. Multiple executive sessions were conducted to discuss legal claims, property purchases, and the appointment of an acting city treasurer.

The meeting included an overview of the Airport Manager Monthly Report for the previous month. No citizen comments were presented, and there was no new business to discuss before the meeting was adjourned.

The council recognized various employees with service awards. Key actions included approving a 2016 Safe Oklahoma Grant, a surplus property disposal agreement with the state, and a one-year lease agreement for a building on Waldron Drive. Additionally, the council authorized an interlocal cooperative agreement, denied a tort claim, approved municipal league membership, and awarded contracts for financial accounting, consulting, and auditing services. The council also appointed members to the Durant Industrial Authority, approved a CDBG grant application for residential street improvements, authorized a forgivable loan to BrucePac, and passed a resolution for debt issuance for a Commercial Metals Company project. Furthermore, the council approved a disability retirement pension for a former employee and held discussions regarding the hiring of a city manager.