City Council

McAlester City Council NOTICE OF MEETING Regular Meeting Agenda Tuesday, July 14, 2026 - 6:00 PM McAlester City Hall – Council Chambers 28 E. Washington Attending in Person Justin Few Mayor Levi Gilmore Ward One Robin Woodley Ward Two Chris Stone Ward Three Mike Brooks Ward Four Billy J. Boatright Ward Five Kevin Beaty-Vice Mayor Ward Six Ken Wimer City Manager Cora M. Middleton City Clerk John T. Hammons City Attorney This agenda has been posted at the McAlester City Hall, distributed to the appropriate news media, and posted on the City website: www.cityofmcalester.com within the required time frame. The Mayor and City Council request that all cell phones and pagers be turned off or set to vibrate. Members of the audience are requested to step outside the Council Chambers to respond to a page or to conduct a phone conversation. The McAlester City Hall is wheelchair accessible. Sign interpretation or other special assistance for disabled attendees must be requested 48 hours in advance by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at 918.423.9300, Extension 4956. Official action can only be taken on items which appear on the agenda. The public body may adopt, approve, ratify, deny, defer, recommend, amend, strike, or continue any agenda item. When the public body desires more information on an item, the public body may refer the matter to City staff or back to a committee. Under certain circumstances, items may be deferred to a specific date or stricken from the agenda entirely. CALL TO ORDER Announce the presence of a Quorum. INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT The Choctaw Nation Reservation is located within the original homelands of the Caddo and Wichita peoples. The Pawnee and Arikara have ancestral ties here. The Shawnee and Quapaw established settlements in this region during the 1700s and early 1800s, while the Osage and Kiowa visited the area. The Quapaw Tribe ceded this land by treaty to the United States, before it was later ceded to the Choctaw Nation. Shortly after being the first to endure the Trail of Tears and Death, the Choctaw people arrived here, followed by the Chickasaw, who lived among them before moving farther west. Through this acknowledgment, we remember those who came before us, honor the sovereignty and traditions of the Native peoples who remain connected to this land, and commit ourselves to respect and partnership with Indigenous communities — past, present, and future. ROLL CALL RECOGNITION AND AWARDS CITIZENS COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Residents may address Council regarding an item that is not listed on the Agenda. Residents must provide their name and address. Council requests that comments be limited to five (5) minutes. CONSENT AGENDA All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will not be separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately. A. Approval of Minutes from the June 23, 2026, City Council Workshop of the McAlester City Council. (Cora Middleton, City Clerk) B. Approval of the Minutes from the June 23, 2026, Regular Meeting of the McAlester City Council. (Cora Middleton, City Clerk) C. Approval of the Minutes from the June 25, 2026, Special Meeting of the McAlester City Council. (Cora Middleton, City Clerk) D. Approval of Claims for June 17, 2026 through July 07, 2026 (Sherri Swift, Chief Financial Officer) E. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign an Agreement between the Board of County Commissioners of Pittsburg County and the City of McAlester for Joint Civil Defense /Emergency Management Administration. (Elizabeth Neboyia, Chief Executive Assistant) F. Concur with the City Manager's approval of the fiscal year 2026/2027 Oklahoma Municipal Management Services, Professional Services Agreement for Interim Utilities Director. (Elizabeth Neboyia, Chief Executive Assistant) G. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Revised Agreement for Legal Services with John Tyler Hammons. (Elizabeth Neboyia, Chief Executive Assistant) H. Approval of the Fuel Supply Agreement between the City of McAlester and World Fuel Services, Inc., and authorization of the Mayor to execute the agreement and all associated documents. (Billy Sumner, Economic Development Director) I. Approval of the renewal of the Refueler Lease Agreement between the City of McAlester and Ascent Aviation Group, Inc., and authorization of the Mayor to execute the agreement. (Billy Sumner, Economic Development Director) J. Approval of the Phillips 66 Branding Agreement between the City of McAlester and World Fuel Services, Inc., and authorization of the Mayor to execute the agreement. (Billy Sumner, Economic Development Director) K. Concur with Oklahoma Municipal Assurance Group (OMAG) recommendation to deny Tort Claim No. 218701-1-JM, filed by Tim Mills. (Cora Middleton, City Clerk) L. Approval of Fiscal Year 26/27 Code Supplementation Subscription with CivicPlus. (Cora Middleton City Clerk) ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA Any item pulled from the consent agenda can be discussed and considered with action and/or possible amendments. PUBLIC HEARING All persons interested in any ordinance listed under Scheduled Business shall have an opportunity to be heard in accordance with Article 2, Section 2.12(b) of the City Charter. A. AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE PORTIONS OF PUBLIC WAYS AND EASEMENTS ALONG MILL AVENUE, PLUM STREET, AND NINTH STREET IN THE CITY OF MCALESTER, PITTSBURG COUNTY, STATE OF OKLAHOMA. B. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 62, LAND DEVELOPMENT, PLANNING, ZONING AND SUBDIVISIONS, ARTICLE IX, PUBLIC WAYS AND EASEMENTS, DIVISION 3, OPENING, OF THE MCALESTER CITY CODE; REPEALING ALL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. SCHEDULED BUSINESS 1. Discussion and possible action to approve an Ordinance to close portions of the public ways and easements along Mill Avenue, Plum Street, and Ninth Street, in the City of McAlester, Pittsburg County, State of Oklahoma; subject to the special condition that a permanent public utility easement be maintained and reserved for Public Service Company of Oklahoma’s (PSO) within the segment of Ninth Street to be closed. (Jayme Clifton, Community Development Director) 2. Discussion and possible action to approve an Ordinance amending Chapter 62, Land Development, Planning, Zoning and Subdivisions, Article IX, Public Ways and Easements, Division 3, Opening, of the McAlester City Code; repealing all conflicting ordinances; and providing for severability. (Jayme Clifton, Community Development Director) 3. Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of a Vevor Ice Machine from McAlester Mechanical LLC, in the amount of $2,780.00 with the funds to be used from the City of McAlester Fire Department's portion of the county quarter excise tax for the fire services. (Benny Brooks, Fire Assistant Chief) 4. Discussion and possible action to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $63,820.00 to S2O Construction, LLC for DWSRF Project #13A, Southside Booster Pump Station Improvements. (Dale Burke, P.E., Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC) 5.Discussion and possible action to accept DWSRF Project #13B, Main Street Water System  Improvements, as complete and authorize the Mayor to sign the Owner's Statement of Project Acceptance, Certificate of Substantial Completion, and Final Pay Application #14 in the amount of $150,150.00 to Lone Hickory Cattle, LLC. (Dale Burke, P.E., Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC) 6.Discussion and possible action to accept the Water Treatment Plant High Service Pumps Improvement project as complete and authorize the mayor to sign Final Pay Application #15 in the amount of $57,935.00 to Utility Maintenance Contractors, LLC. (Dale Burke, P.E., Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC) 7.Discussion and possible action to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Notice of Award and Contract to RGB3, LLC in the amount of $454,322.00 for the 2025 CDBG Connally Sewer Improvements Project. (Robert Vaughan, P.E., Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC) 8. Discussion and possible action to approve final payment to Lowe Construction in the amount of $45,996.60 for the completion of the Mullen Park improvements. (Doug Basinger, Community Services Director) 9.Discussion and possible action to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $57,758.00 to Pinnacle Underground for DWSRF Project #13, Kinkead Water System Improvements. (Dale Burke, P.E., Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC) 10.Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of Real Property (Lot 14, Block 5, Green Meadows #2) 2227 Green Meadows Circle and authorize the Mayor to sign all required documents. (Jared Cottle, P.E., Interim Utilities Director) 11. Discussion and possible action to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign Change Order No. 1 to Screed Tech LLC, in the amount of $231,953.85, for construction work on the Taxiway Rehabilitation and Lighting Project at the McAlester Regional Airport. (Billy Sumner, Economic Development Director) 12. Discussion and possible action to approve and accept Final Pay Application #6 from Screed Tech LLC, in the amount of $75.301.57, for the sixth and final payment for construction work completed on the Taxiway Rehabilitation and Airport Lighting project, at the McAlester Regional Airport. (Billy Sumner, Economic Development Director) 13. Discussion and possible action to accept the construction portion of the Taxiway Rehabilitation and Lighting Project at the McAlester Regional Airport as complete and authorize the Mayor to execute all project closeout documents. (Billy Sumner, Economic Development Director) 14. Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of Real Property between Lowell W Cable Trust and the City of McAlester (L21, 22 & 23 Townsite add #22) in the amount of $261,250.00 and authorize the Mayor to sign the Real Estate Purchase Contract. (Ken Wimer, City Manager) 15. Discussion and possible action to approve an application for a sidewalk café permit for Pink Pop located at 30 E Choctaw Ave. (Jayme Clifton, Community Development Director) NEW BUSINESS Any matter not known or which could not have been reasonably foreseen prior to the time of posting the Agenda in accordance with Sec. 311.9, Title 25, Oklahoma State Statutes. STAFF REPORT A. City Council update on Grants Application Process - (Michael Allen, Grants Administrator) CITY MANAGER’S REPORT REMARKS AND INQUIRIES BY CITY COUNCIL MAYORS COMMENTS RECESS COUNCIL MEETING CONVENE AS MCALESTER AIRPORT AUTHORITY Majority of a Quorum required for approval A. Approval of Minutes from June 23, 2026, Regular Meeting of the McAlester Airport Authority. (Cora Middleton, City Clerk) B. Concur with action taken on City Council Consent Agenda Item D, regarding Claims for June 17, 2026, through July 7, 2026. (Sherri Swift, CFO) C. Concur with action taken on City Council Consent Agenda Item H, approval of the Fuel Supply Agreement between the City of McAlester and World Fuel Services, Inc., and authorization of the Mayor to execute the agreement and all associated documents. (Billy Sumner, Economic Development Director) D. Concur with action taken on City Council Consent Agenda Item I, approval of the renewal of the Refueler Lease Agreement between the City of McAlester and Ascent Aviation Group, Inc., and authorization of the Mayor to execute the agreement. (Billy Sumner, Economic Development Director) E. Concur with action taken on City Council Consent Agenda Item J, approval of the Phillips 66 Branding Agreement between the City of McAlester and World Fuel Services, Inc., and authorization of the Mayor to execute the agreement. (Billy Sumner, Economic Development Director) F. Concur with action taken on City Council Agenda Item No. 11, approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign Change Order No. 1 to Screed Tech LLC, in the amount of $231,953.85, for construction work on the Taxiway Rehabilitation and Lighting Project at the McAlester Regional Airport. (Billy Sumner, Economic Development Director) G. Concur with action taken on City Council Agenda Item No. 12, approving and accepting Final Pay Application #6 from Screed Tech LLC, in the amount of $75.301.57, for the sixth and final payment for construction work completed on the Taxiway Rehabilitation and Airport Lighting project, at the McAlester Regional Airport. (Billy Sumner, Economic Development Director) H. Concur with action taken on City Council Agenda Item No. 13, accepting the construction portion of the Taxiway Rehabilitation and Lighting Project at the McAlester Regional Airport complete  and authorizing the Mayor to execute all project closeout documents. (Billy Sumner, Economic Development Director) ADJOURN CONVENE AS MCALESTER PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY Majority of a Quorum required for approval A. Approval of Minutes from the June 23, 2026, Regular Meeting of the McAlester Public Works Authority. (Cora Middleton, City Clerk) B. Concur with action taken on City Council Consent Agenda Item D, regarding Claims for June 17, 2026, through July 7, 2026. (Sherri Swift, CFO) C. Concur with action taken on City Council Agenda item No. 4, approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $63,820.00 to S2O Construction, LLC for DWSRF Project #13A, Southside Booster Pump Station Improvements. (Jared Cottle, P.E., Interim Utilities Director) D. Concur with action taken on City Council Agenda Item No. 5, accepting DWSRF Project #13B, Main Street Water System Improvements, as complete and authorizing the Mayor to sign the Owner's Statement of Project Acceptance, Certificate of Substantial Completion, and Final Pay Application #14 in the amount of $150,150.00 to Lone Hickory Cattle, LLC. (Jared Cottle, P.E., Interim Utilities Director) E. Concur with action taken on City Council Agenda Item No. 6, accepting the Water Treatment Plant High Service Pumps Improvement project as complete and authorizing the mayor to sign Final Pay Application #15 in the amount of $57,935.00 to Utility Maintenance Contractors, LLC. (Jared Cottle, P.E., Interim Utilities Director) F. Concur with action taken on City Council Agenda Item No. 7, approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign the Notice of Award and Contract to RGB3, LLC in the amount of $454,322.00 for the 2025 CDBG Connally Sewer Improvements Project. (Jared Cottle, P.E., Interim Utilities Director) G. Concur with action taken on City Council Agenda Item No. 9, approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $57,758.00 to Pinnacle Underground for DWSRF Project #13, Kinkead Water System Improvements. (Jared Cottle, P.E., Interim Utilities Director) H. Concur with action taken on City Council Agenda Item No. 10, approving the purchase of Real Property (Lot 14, Block 5, Green Meadows #2) 2227 Green Meadows Circle and authorizing the Mayor to sign all required documents. (Jared Cottle, P.E., Interim Utilities Director) I. Concur with action taken on City Council Agenda Item No. 14, to approve the purchase of Real Property between Lowell W Cable Trust and the City of McAlester (L21, 22 & 23 Townsite add #22) in the amount of $261,250.00 and authorize the Mayor to sign the Real Estate Purchase Contract. (Ken Wimer, City Manager) ADJOURN CONVENE AS MCALESTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Majority of a Quorum required for approval A. Approval of Minutes from the June 23, 2026, Regular Meeting of the McAlester Economic Development Authority. (Cora Middleton, City Clerk) B. Concur with action taken on City Council Consent Agenda Item D, regarding Claims for June 17, 2026, through July 7, 2026. (Sherri Swift, CFO) ADJOURN RECONVENE COUNCIL MEETING ADJOURNMENT CERTIFICATION I certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted on this _______ day of __________ 2026 at _________ a.m./p.m. as required by law in accordance with Section 303 of the Oklahoma Statutes and that the appropriate news media was contacted. As a courtesy, this agenda is also posted on the City of McAlester website: www.cityofmcalester.com. Cora M. Middleton, City Clerk