The Henryetta City Council and Municipal Authority held their regular meetings Tuesday evening, addressing several financial matters and property abatements.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call, the council approved all items on the consent agenda, including the August financial reports, meeting minutes, and claims.
Next, the council voted to abate seven properties in the city: two properties on W. Trudgeon Street, two on E. Willow Street, and one on the 1100 block of W. Gentry Street. A Trudgeon Street property owner in attendance was granted 90 days to make improvements to avoid abatement.
The council also approved a $40,023.88 monthly payment to the Bank of Oklahoma for the 2015 Note Series payment, along with a $27,850.10 payment to AEP/PSO.
A $49,880.00 quote from Best Quality Roofing and Construction for a roof replacement at City Hall was approved and will be funded through an insurance claim. Later, a $31,000.00 payment to Myer’s Engineering, Consulting Engineers, Inc., was approved for the Henryetta-Nichols Dam Design, covered by an OWRB ARPA grant.
A letter of engagement with Arledge and Associates, P.C., was approved for an audit of Henryetta’s financial statements and to render an opinion for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.
The council also approved a service agreement with QTPod, LLC, for “pay-at-the-pump” services at the Henryetta airport. City Manager David Bullard stated that groundbreaking is expected this month.
Following approvals from the Henryetta Board of Economic Development, the council permitted the Dewar Class of 1983 to use the East Shelter House for a September event. Additionally, Christy Jeffcoat was appointed to the Henryetta Economic Development Board.
During his report, Bullard updated the council on recent discussions with the water superintendent, noting that residents should expect fewer water leaks as temperatures begin to cool. Bullard also shared progress on the new Casey’s location, stating that gas could be available in approximately 18 weeks, with work on the commercial sewer line expected to start next week.
Bullard and council members expressed gratitude to the Muscogee Nation for donating 28 truckloads of asphalt to assist with an ongoing road project.
During council comments, Councilman Steve Sanford suggested placing a decoy police car at a dangerous intersection to help slow traffic.
The creation of a Facebook page, “The City of Henryetta,” was also announced. It will be monitored by City Hall and will provide residents with timely information, particularly about road work and emergencies.
In the subsequent meeting of the Henryetta Municipal Authority, the board approved the consent agenda, financial reports, minutes, and claims. They also approved a $37,962.14 monthly payment to the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB), a change order (No. 3), and a contractor’s application for a $37,291.02 payment (No. 5) to Quicksilver Utility Contracting, LLC, for work on the 4th Street booster station.
