Meeting Summary
The Muskogee City Council and its committees met to approve several infrastructure and safety items, including a new 12-inch waterline project and the purchase of ballistic body armor. The meeting also featured proclamations for Domestic Violence Awareness, Crime Prevention, and Fire Prevention months, alongside an extension of the city's cable franchise agreement.
Key Decisions & Votes
Spalding Park Court Resurfacing Final Payment
06:15Approved final payment of $8,980 to Tarquette Sports Construction for resurfacing tennis and pickleball courts.
Police Ballistic Body Armor Purchase
07:45Authorized $68,465 for 20 sets of ballistic body armor for the special operations team to replace expired equipment.
Hancock Street Waterline Engineering
08:45Authorized the City Manager to negotiate an engineering contract with Cowan Group Engineering for a 12-inch waterline crossing at SH-165 and Hancock Street.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Bid Extension
11:45Granted a 15-day extension for the wastewater treatment plant bid opening to comply with state purchasing regulations.
Cable Provider Franchise Extension
17:45Granted a 90-day extension to the franchise agreement with Altice USA (Optimum) to allow time to finalize a new 5-year contract.
Financial Matters
City Department Claims
Approval of claims for all city departments from August 30, 2025, through September 26, 2025.
War Memorial Trust Authority Agreement
Cooperative agreement for fiscal year 2025-2026.
Waterline Project Funding
Total funding secured from Georgia Pacific ($400k), Dept. of Commerce ($300k), and Port Industrial Fund ($88k) for the Hancock Street project.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- December 15, 2025: Deadline to file the 2026 meeting schedule.
Watch For
- Final approval of the 2026 meeting calendar at the next council meeting.
- Future bidding for the Hancock Street waterline construction.
- Finalization of the 5-year cable franchise agreement with Altice USA.
Announcements
- October 2025 proclaimed as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
- October 2025 proclaimed as Crime Prevention Month.
- October 2025 proclaimed as Fire Prevention Month.
Agenda Summary
Finance Item 1
Approval of Finance Committee minutes of September 8, 2025.
Finance Item 2
Approval of claims for all city departments.
Finance Item 3
Final payment to Tarquette Sports Construction for Spalding Park courts.
Finance Item 4
Purchase of 20 sets of ballistic body armor for Police Department.
Finance Item 5
Engineering contract for waterline crossing at SH-165 and Hancock Street.
Public Works Item 1
Approval of Public Works Committee minutes of September 8, 2025.
Public Works Item 2
15-day extension for wastewater treatment plant bid opening.
Public Works Item 3
FY 2025-2026 agreement with War Memorial Trust Authority.
Public Works Item 4
Proposed 2026 meeting schedule for City Council and Committees.
Council Item 1
Approval of Special Call City Council minutes of September 25, 2025.
Council Item 2
Ordinance 4277A: 90-day extension of cable provider franchise agreement.
Council Item 3
Executive session regarding MOU for City Manager, Attorney, and Clerk employment contracts.