Steve Saxon

The council meeting addressed several operational and financial matters across the City Council, Airport Authority, Utilities Authority, and Municipal Authority. Key topics included the approval of consent agendas for multiple authorities, the presentation of a ceremonial check for a water infrastructure project by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, and approval of various invoices for wastewater treatment plant construction and automated water meter installation. The council also heard from a community member regarding trash service issues and conducted a public hearing on the 2026-2027 consolidated budget, with discussions on the financial health of the city.

The council discussed and approved the purchase of a 2026 F550 type one ambulance for $299,390, utilizing cooperative bidding pricing as part of the capital improvement project for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

The council meeting addressed several operational and community matters. Key actions included the approval of consent agendas for the city council, the utilities authority, and the municipal authority. Specific items included the removal of a meter reading claim from the consent agenda due to lack of engineering approval, approval of invoices for construction and engineering services for the wastewater treatment plant, and selection of a logo design for a new water tower. The council also formally recognized the 50th anniversary of the Zeta Epsilon chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha International for its philanthropic contributions to the community.

The Council discussed the management contract and service agreement with Heyday Entertainment for a new facility. Key discussion topics included management fee structures, performance-based compensation tiers linked to gross revenue goals, and the methodology for developing the annual plan and budget. The Council and the operator reviewed the requirements for financial reporting, budgetary accountability, and oversight processes, including the submission of monthly profit and loss statements and the necessity for budget approval by the Council.

The meeting involved the Simol Airport Authority, Simol Gas Authority, Simol Utilities Authority, Simol Municipal Authority, and the City Council. Key actions included the approval of consent agendas for all authorities and the city council. Specific items addressed included the approval of a low bid for a turnkey bowling alley project at H. Simol, the approval of a bid for equipment and installation services for the AMI meter improvement project, the authorization of payments for construction and engineering services for a new wastewater treatment plant, and a presentation regarding community market initiatives.