Meeting Summary
The Muskogee City Council and its committees met to approve several infrastructure and public safety items, including a significant waterline project for the southeast quadrant and the purchase of new ballistic armor for the police department. Mayor Patrick Hill also issued three proclamations designating October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness, Crime Prevention, and Fire Prevention Month.
Key Decisions & Votes
Spalding Park Court Resurfacing Final Payment
06:10Approved final payment of $8,980 to Tarkett Sports Construction Central LLC for resurfacing tennis and pickleball courts.
Police Ballistic Body Armor Purchase
07:45Authorized the $68,465 purchase of 20 sets of ballistic body armor for the special operations team to replace expired equipment.
Hancock Street Waterline Engineering
08:50Authorized an engineering contract with Cowan Group Engineering for a 12-inch waterline crossing at SH-165 and Hancock Street to improve supply reliability for Georgia Pacific.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Bid Extension
11:55Granted a 15-day extension for the wastewater treatment plant bid opening to comply with state purchasing regulations.
Cable Franchise Agreement Extension
17:35Approved a 90-day extension (Ordinance 4277A) for the franchise agreement with Altice USA (Optimum) while a new 5-year contract is finalized.
Financial Matters
War Memorial Trust Authority Agreement
Cooperative agreement for fiscal year 2025-2026.
Hancock Street Waterline Funding
Total project funding includes $400k from Georgia Pacific, $300k from Dept. of Commerce, and $88k from the Port Industrial Fund.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- December 15, 2025: Deadline to file the 2026 meeting schedule with the city office.
Watch For
- Final approval of the 2026 meeting schedule at the next council meeting.
- Finalization of the 5-year cable franchise agreement with Altice USA.
- Future bidding for the Hancock Street waterline construction.
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 (Aug 30 - Sept 26, 2025).
Finance Item 3
Final payment to Tarkett Sports Construction Central LLC for Spalding Park project.
Finance Item 4
Purchase of 20 sets of ballistic body armor for Police Special Operations.
Finance Item 5
Engineering contract with Cowan Group for Hancock Street waterline crossing.
Public Works Item 1
Approval of Public Works Committee minutes of September 8, 2025.
Public Works Item 2
15-day extension for Muskogee wastewater treatment plant bid opening.
Public Works Item 3
FY 2025-2026 cooperative 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 employment contracts for City Manager, Attorney, and Clerk.