Meeting Summary
The Bartlesville City Council held its first meeting of the new year, addressing a proclamation for PEO Day and discussing concerns regarding the ALPR Flock camera report. The meeting also included updates on the upcoming election and the appointment of an acting police chief.
Key Decisions & Votes
ALPR Flock Camera Report
09:00Council members discussed concerns about the security and public relations response from Flock regarding their ALPR cameras, with a motion to approve the receipt of the report and continue monitoring the situation.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- Christmas tree drop-off at Sunner Park until January 24th
Watch For
- Further discussions on ALPR Flock camera policies and security
Announcements
- Proclamation of January 21st, 2026 as PEO Day in Bartlesville.
- Two openings on the Bartlesville Area History Museum Trust Authority.
- One opening on the Bartlesville Convention and Visitor Bureau Board of Directors.
- One opening on Keep Bartlesville Beautiful Committee.
- Two openings on the White Rose Cemetery Board.
- Election information available on cityofbartlesville.org.
- Troy Nuel is serving as acting police chief.
- Christmas tree drop-off at Sunner Park until January 24th for mulching; mulch will be made available to the public.
Agenda Summary
Call to Order and Establishment of Quorum
The meeting was called to order and a quorum was established.
Invocation
Dr. Terry Keone from the First Church delivered the invocation.
Public Comment on Agenda Items
No one signed up to speak during the public comment period.
City Council Announcements and Proclamations
Councilman Tim Sherick presented a proclamation declaring January 21st, 2026 as PEO Day in Bartlesville.
Authorities, Boards, Commissions and Committees
Announcements were made regarding openings on various boards and committees.
Consent Docket
All items on the consent docket were approved, with the exception of F1, which was pulled for further discussion.
F1: Receipt of ALPR Flock Camera Report
Council members discussed concerns regarding the security and public relations response from Flock for their ALPR cameras.
Item 8: Update on City Projects
This item was removed from the agenda due to no update being available.
New Business
No new business items were presented.
City Manager and Staff Reports
Updates were provided on election information, the appointment of an acting police chief, and Christmas tree recycling.
City Council Comments and Inquiries
Council members made brief comments, including an apology from Vice Mayor Dorse for his late arrival.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned.