Meeting Summary
The Muskogee City Council held a special meeting to conduct a public hearing and approve the annexation of approximately 171 acres into the city limits. The annexation includes six parcels in the John T. Griffin Industrial Park, including properties owned by Polaris and Core Scientific, and was passed alongside an emergency declaration.
Key Decisions & Votes
Ordinance 4275A (Annexation)
12:15Approved the annexation of 171.324 acres of territory adjacent to city limits and the associated service plan.
Emergency Declaration for Ordinance 4275A
12:55Declared an emergency to make the annexation ordinance effective immediately for the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens.
Financial Matters
Water Distribution Maintenance
Estimated annual maintenance cost for water lines in the annexed area.
Water Supply Cost
Estimated annual cost to supply water to the annexed territory.
Sewage Treatment
Estimated annual cost for collecting and treating sewage in the annexed area.
Street Maintenance
Estimated annual cost to maintain existing concrete and gravel roads in the annexed area.
Public Comments
One resident, Dan Chepkauskas, spoke in opposition to the annexation, specifically regarding the company Polaris.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- One year deadline to formally rezone the annexed properties from legal non-conforming use.
Watch For
- Future negotiations with property owners regarding the service plan
- Potential future increases in police and fire personnel as the industrial park expands
Agenda Summary
Item 1: Ordinance 4275A
Public hearing and consideration of an ordinance annexing 171.324 acres in Section 15, Township 14 North, Range 18 East, including the approval of a service plan.