Susan Bates

The board meeting agenda includes the acknowledgment of the receipt of approval for the Industrial Park Potable Water Line Extension. Additionally, the board will discuss and consider approval of engineering agreements with Wall Engineering for both a wastewater treatment project and a water treatment project, each under the Native American Set Aside program.

The agenda for the meeting includes administrative procedures such as convening the meeting, a welcome, the Pledge of Allegiance, and an invocation. Business matters involve the review and approval of the Sports Complex Manager's Report and the authorization of purchase orders for the authority.

The strategic plan outlines a five-point approach to address key development areas within the Atoka community. These areas include job creation, housing accessibility, education and workforce development, public health initiatives, and tourism enhancement. Specific actions involve ACIDA's focus on employer search and job creation, addressing low-to-moderate income housing needs through new construction and development proposals, Kiamichi Technology Center's role in workforce preparedness, participation in healthy initiatives spearheaded by TSET, and plans to increase tourism around Lake Atoka.

The strategic plan focuses on five key segments: Jobs, Housing, Education, Health, and Tourism. For jobs, ACIDA prioritizes job creation numbers for companies accessing land and incentives. In housing, it addresses issues for low to moderate income earners, partnering with organizations like the Choctaw Nation for affordable homes. Education involves collaboration with the Kiamichi Technology Center to develop workforce programs. Health initiatives, in partnership with TSET and the Health Department, aim to improve access to healthy food and overall quality of life. Tourism efforts include enhancing the Atoka County Museum and increasing the viability of Lake Atoka.

The council meeting included awarding a contract for road overlay work on N Ohio Ave to Miller Asphalt for \$31,975.00. Discussion and action were taken on blanket purchase orders for April, the City Manager's report, a mutual aid agreement with Stringtown for storm siren activation, and authorizing legal action to close portions of Pennsylvania Street. A resolution was adopted to apply for a Rural Business Development Grant. A road was named "North Mitchell Rd", and a request regarding building facades was discussed.