City Council
Regular MeetingDuncan, OK · August 26, 2025
Minutes
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REGULAR MEETING
DUNCAN CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, DUNCAN, OKLAHOMA
AUGUST 26, 2025
5:15 P.M.
INVOCATION Former Mayor and Councilman Gene Brown
FLAG SALUTE Vice-Mayor Nick Fischer
ROLL CALL Mayor Robert Armstrong City Manager Chris Deal
Vice-Mayor Nick Fischer City Attorney Jeff Archer
Councilman Jimmy Peters Deputy City Clerk Christina Johnson
Councilman David Leonard
Councilman Gene Brown
Presentation of the financials by Finance Director, Billie Strutton.
Finance Director, Billie Strutton, presented the financial statements as of June 30, 2025.
Mrs. Strutton presented the sales tax information, 2025 sales tax distribution with the 3.5%
sales tax breakdown, other tax collections, General Fund Revenue Summary, General Fund
expenditure summary, General Fund revenue and expenditures, utilities revenue and
expenditures summary, utility revenue and expenditures, investment balances and capital
improvement highlights.
ITEM #1: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA.
a) Minutes of August 12, 2025.
b) List of Claims
c) Renewal of Agreement with Dell for the Palo Alto Security Firewall in
the amount of $50,566.32.
A motion was made by Vice-Mayor Nick Fischer, seconded by Councilman Brown to
approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Upon roll call:
AYE: Fischer, Brown, Leonard, Peters, Armstrong
NAY:None
ITEM #2: OTHER COMMENTS:
a) By the Public
Per State Statute the Mayor and Council will not be able to respond to any issues brought
forward during this part of the agenda. The City Manager or the Staff will take your
information and address the situation then reconnect with you. The Council Members are
available before and after the meeting to address concerns on an individual basis.
There were no comments from the Public.
b) By the Council-There were none.
c) By the City Manager-There were none.
ITEM #3: Adjournment
A motion was made by Vice-Chairman Fischer, seconded by Trustee Brown to adjourn the
meeting. Upon roll call:
A YE: Fischer, Brown, Leonard, Peters, Armstrong
NAY: Peters
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REGULAR MEETING
DUNCAN PUBLIC UTILITIES AUTHORITY
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, DUNCAN, OKLAHOMA
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AUGUST 26, 2025
5:15 P.M.
ROLL CALL Chairman Robert Armstrong General Manager Chris Deal
Vice-Chairman Nick Fischer Authority Attorney Jeff Archer
Trustee Jimmy Peters Deputy Secretary Christina Johnson
Trustee David Leonard
Trustee Gene Brown
ITEM#1: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
a) Minutes of August 12, 2025.
A motion was made by Trustee Peters, seconded by Trustee Leonard to approve the
Consent Agenda as presented. Upon roll call:
AYE: Peters, Leonard, Brown, Fischer, Armstrong
NAY: None
ITEM #2: Consider approving Pay Request No. 12 to Landmark Structures, LP in the
amount of $99,593.25 for services rendered in connection with the El Rancho
Elevated Storage Tank Project.
This item was presented by General Manager, Chris Deal, who advised that on May 14, 2024,
Mayor and Council approved a contract with Landmark Structures LP for professional
services for the El Rancho Elevated Storage Tank project.
Mr. Deal noted that this pay request is for services through July 25, 2025, and represents
84% of the total contract.
A motion was made by Vice-Chairman Fischer, seconded by Trustee Peters to approve Pay
Request No. 12 to Landmark Structures, LP in the amount of $99,593.25 for services
rendered in connection with the El Rancho Elevated Storage Tank Project. Upon roll call:
A YE: Fischer, Peters, Brown, Leonard, Armstrong
NAY: None
ITEM #3: Consider approving Pay Request No. 28 to Freese and Nichols, in the amount
of $32,921.43 for services rendered in conjunction with the El Rancho Water
Tower Replacement Project.
This item was presented by General Manager, Chris Deal, who advised that on December 13,
2022, Mayor and Council approved a contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc for professional
services for the El Rancho Water Tower Replacement project.
Mr. Deal noted that this pay request represents services through May 31, 2025 and
represents 72% of the total contract.
A motion was made by Trustee Peters, seconded by Trustee Leonard to approve Pay
Request No. 28 to Freese and Nichols, in the amount of $32,921.43 for services rendered in
conjunction with the El Rancho Water Tower Replacement Project. Upon roll call:
AYE: Peters, Leonard, Brown, Fischer, Armstrong
NAY: None
ITEM#4: Consider approving Pay Request No. 38 to Freese and Nichols in the total
amount of $32,691.60 in conjunction with the Water Project FY 2022.
This item was presented by General Manager, Chris Deal, who advised that on June 14,
2022, Mayor and Council approved a contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc. to provide
professional services for the FAP-22-0002-L Water Project FY 2022.
Mr. Deal noted that this pay request is for professional services rendered through July 31,
2025, and represents 81 percent of the total contract.
A motion was made by Vice-Chairman Fischer, seconded by Trustee Brown to approve Pay
Request No. 28 to Freese and Nichols, in the amount of $32,921.43 for services rendered in
conjunction with the Water Project FY 2022. Upon roll call:
AYE: Fischer, Brown, Leonard, Peters, Armstrong
NAY: None
ITEM#5: Consider approving Pay Request No. 15 to Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. in
the amount of $70,040.27 for services rendered in connection with the
Chlorination/De-Chlorination Improvement Project.
This item was presented by General Manager, Chris Deal, who advised that on September
12, 2023 Mayor and Council approved a contract with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc to
provide services for the Chlorination /De-Chlorination Improvements Project.
Mr. Deal noted that this Pay Request is for services rendered through July 25, 2025 and
represents 97% of the total contract.
A motion was made by Vice-Chairman Fischer, seconded by Trustee Brown to approve Pay
Request No. 15 to Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. in the amount of $70,040.27 for services
rendered in connection with the Chlorination/De-Chlorination Improvement Project. Upon
roll call:
AYE: Fischer, Brown, Leonard, Peters, Armstong
NAY: None
ITEM#6: Consider approving Pay Request No. 8 to ADG Blatt in the amount of
$65,158.71 for professional services rendered in conjunction with the New
Fire Station #4 (Highway 81 & Camelback).
This item was presented by General Manager, Chris Deal, who advised that on May 14, 2024,
Chairman and Trustees approved a bid with ADG Blatt for professional services and Miller-
Tippens Construction for the design and construction of the new fire station located at
Highway 81 & Camelback.
Mr. Deal noted that this pay request is for professional services rendered through July 31,
2025.
S-01 Civil Add Service -Apparatus Bay Addition is 100% complete.
S-01 Civil is 71.50% complete.
S-02 Survey is 100% complete.
Trustee Brown asked when work would begin on this.
Mr. Deal advised that bids will be opened on September 9, 2025 with October being the
potential groundbreaking.
A motion was made by Vice-Chairman Fischer, seconded by Trustee Peters to approve Pay
Request No. 8 to ADG Blatt in the amount of $65,158.71 for professional services rendered
in conjunction with the New Fire Station #4 (Highway 81 & Camelback). Upon roll call:
AYE: Fischer, Peters, Brown, Leonard, Armstrong
NAY: None
ITEM #7: OTHER COMMENTS:
a) By the Public
Per State Statute the Chairman and Trustees will not be able to respond to any issues
brought forward during this part of the agenda. The General Manager or the Staff will take
your information and address the situation then reconnect with you. The Chairman and
Trustees are available before and after the meeting to address concerns on an individual
basis.
Bill Huff, 1902 Windsor, addressed the Chairman and Trustees regarding the cleaning of the
ditch in front of his home.
Mr. Huff advised that the ditch is continuously having to be cleaned out at his expense due
to water running through it.
Mr. Huff asked that the City of Duncan look into this situation.
Chairman Armstrong asked that Mr. Huff remain after the meeting to speak with City Staff
regarding this matter.
b) By the Chairman and Trustees-There were none.
c) By the General Manager-There were none.
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Agenda
REGULAR MEETING
DUNCAN CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, DUNCAN, OKLAHOMA
AUGUST 26, 2025
5:15 P.M.
AMENDED AGENDA/ADDENDUM
INVOCATION
FLAG SALUTE
ROLL CALL
Presentation of the financials by Finance Director, Billie Strutton.
ITEM #1: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA.
a) Minutes of August 12, 2025.
b) List of Claims
c) Renewal of Agreement with Dell for the Palo Alto Security Firewall in
the amount of $50,566.32.
▪ Motion ______________________
▪ Second ______________________
▪ Roll Call
ITEM #2: OTHER COMMENTS:
a) By the Public
Per State Statute the Mayor and Council will not be able to respond to any issues brought
forward during this part of the agenda. The City Manager or the Staff will take your
information and address the situation then reconnect with you. The Council Members are
available before and after the meeting to address concerns on an individual basis.
b) By the Council
c) By the City Manager
ITEM #3: Adjournment
▪ Motion ______________________
▪ Second ______________________
▪ Roll Call
REGULAR MEETING
DUNCAN PUBLIC UTILITIES AUTHORITY
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, DUNCAN, OKLAHOMA
AUGUST 26, 2025
5:15 P.M.
AMENDED AGENDA/ADDENDUM
ROLL CALL
ITEM #1: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
a) Minutes of August 12, 2025.
▪ Motion ______________________
▪ Second ______________________
▪ Roll Call
ITEM #2: Consider approving Pay Request No. 12 to Landmark Structures, LP in the
amount of $99,593.25 for services rendered in connection with the El Rancho
Elevated Storage Tank Project.
▪ Public Comments
▪ Trustee Comments/Questions
▪ Motion ______________________
▪ Second ______________________
▪ Roll Call
ITEM #3: Consider approving Pay Request No. 28 to Freese and Nichols, in the amount
of $32,921.43 for services rendered in conjunction with the El Ranco Water
Tower Replacement Project.
▪ Public Comments
▪ Trustee Comments/Questions
▪ Motion ______________________
▪ Second ______________________
▪ Roll Call
ITEM #4: Consider approving Pay Request No. 38 to Freese and Nichols in the total
amount of $32,691.60 in conjunction with the Water Project FY 2022.
▪ Public Comments
▪ Trustee Comments/Questions
▪ Motion ______________________
▪ Second ______________________
▪ Roll Call
ITEM #5: Consider approving Pay Request No. 15 to Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. in
the amount of $70,040.27 for services rendered in connection with the
Chlorination/De-Chlorination Improvement Project.
▪ Public Comments
▪ Trustee Comments/Questions
▪ Motion ______________________
▪ Second ______________________
▪ Roll Call
ITEM #6: Consider approving Pay Request No. 8 to ADG Blatt in the amount of
$65,158.71 for professional services rendered in conjunction with the New
Fire Station #4 (Highway 81 & Camelback).
▪ Public Comments
▪ Trustee Comments/Questions
▪ Motion ______________________
▪ Second ______________________
▪ Roll Call
ITEM #7: OTHER COMMENTS:
a) By the Public
Per State Statute the Chairman and Trustees will not be able to respond to any issues
brought forward during this part of the agenda. The General Manager or the Staff will take
your information and address the situation then reconnect with you. The Chairman and
Trustees are available before and after the meeting to address concerns on an individual
basis.
b) By the Chairman and Trustees
c) By the General Manager
ITEM #8: Adjournment
▪ Motion ______________________
▪ Second _____________________
▪ Roll Call
REGULAR MEETING
DUNCAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TRUST AUTHORITY
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, DUNCAN, OKLAHOMA
AUGUST 26, 2025
5:15 P.M.
AGENDA
ROLL CALL
Presentation of the Façade Grant and update of upcoming events by Main Street Duncan for
the upcoming year by Brandi Johnson, Main Street Duncan Director,
ITEM #1: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
a) Minutes of July 22, 2025.
▪ Motion ______________________
▪ Second ______________________
▪ Roll Call
ITEM #2: Consider approving the request for a Main Street Duncan Façade Grant to
Main Street Floral to allow exterior painting of the building and addition of a
new awning in the amount of $6,000.00.
▪ Public Comments
▪ Trustee Comments/Questions
▪ Motion ______________________
▪ Second ______________________
▪ Roll Call
ITEM #3: Consider approving the request for a Main Street Duncan Façade Grant to
Main Street Floral to allow a mural and exterior work to be on the building in
the amount of $3,500.00.
▪ Public Comments
▪ Trustee Comments/Questions
▪ Motion ______________________
▪ Second ______________________
▪ Roll Call
ITEM #4: Consider approving the request for a Main Street Duncan Façade Grant to the
Merchant Gelato Bar for a new exterior sign and awning in the amount of
$2,300.00.
▪ Public Comments
▪ Trustee Comments/Questions
▪ Motion ______________________
▪ Second ______________________
▪ Roll Call
ITEM #5: Consider approving the request of the Duncan Area Economic Development
Foundation (DAEDF) to withdraw sales tax funding in the amount of
$17,266.46 for Incentive No. 8 to Model 1 Commercial Vehicles, Inc. in the
amount of $17,266.46.
▪ Public Comments
▪ Trustee Comments/Questions
▪ Motion ______________________
▪ Second ______________________
▪ Roll Call
ITEM #6: Consider approving the purchase of Various Street Light Materials to be used
for street light improvements from Techline in the amount $151,676.02.
▪ Public Comments
▪ Trustee Comments/Questions
▪ Motion ______________________
▪ Second ______________________
▪ Roll Call
ITEM #7: OTHER COMMENTS:
a) By the Public
Per State Statute the Chairman and Trustees will not be able to respond to any issues
brought forward during this part of the agenda. The General Manager or the Staff will take
your information and address the situation then reconnect with you. The Chairman and
Trustees are available before and after the meeting to address concerns on an individual
basis.
b) By the Chairman and Trustees
c) By the General Manager
ITEM# 8: Adjournment
▪ Motion ______________________
▪ Second _____________________
▪ Roll Call
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