The Henryetta City Council met for its regular session on Tuesday at the Henryetta Civic Center, where members worked through a full agenda focused on city improvements, property abatements and community partnerships.

— Financial & Administrative Approvals

Following the invocation and pledge, councilmembers quickly approved the consent agenda, which included September financial reports, meeting minutes, and monthly claims.

The council also authorized payments to:

• Bank of Oklahoma for $40,023.88 toward the 2015 Note Series loan

• AEP/PSO in the amount of $32,584.28 for city utilities — Street Overlay & GIS System Projects

One of the evening’s most significant items was the award of bid for the city’s street overlay project. Councilmembers approved Steve’s Asphalt as the contractor after discussion revealed the company’s proposal was roughly $31,000 below the next lowest bidder.

City staff noted Henryetta will supply the asphalt materials, allowing for additional savings. However, due to contractor backlogs and weather limitations, the project’s completion could be delayed until spring 2026. Officials agreed this work will align with the city’s budget cycle, as funding for another overlay phase is already planned for the next fiscal year.

In another infrastructure improvement, the council approved a $45,435 proposal from Spatial Data Research, Inc. for GIS mapping upgrades to NG911 emergency systems, to be paid from dedicated 911 funds.

— Safety & Public Works Upgrades

Councilmembers also approved the purchase of three new emergency sirens from Goddard Enterprises at a cost of $87,522.91, with reimbursement expected through REAP grant funds.

Two payments were authorized for Myers Engineering and J&S Construction for work at Jim Hall Lake and Spillway Improvement Project:

• $19,825.00 to Myers Engineering for engineering oversight

• $191,947.50 to J&S Construction for contractor work A change order was also approved for the project, addressing unforeseen deterioration around four spillway drainpipes, to be funded through contingency reserves.

Bridge Inspections & Community Partnerships The council approved Resolution No. 1315, confirming the city’s participation in the state bridge inspection program from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2028, ensuring Henryetta remains compliant with federal inspection standards.

Members also approved a commercial lease and usage agreement with Community Action Resource and Development (CARD), which continues CARD’s partnership with the city in operating programs that assist local residents.

— Property Abatements & Extensions

The second half of the meeting focused on code enforcement and property abatements. Several properties in disrepair were reviewed, with property owner Kendra Taylor present to discuss inherited properties undergoing probate.

• 705 W. Gentry: Council granted a 60-day extension for visible improvements, including structural and porch repairs. City officials commended Taylor for securing the property and beginning maintenance work.

• 510 E. Gum Street: Action was tabled until December to allow Taylor to explore rezoning options, as the structure is in a light industrial area not currently zoned for residential use.

• 1509 W. Division (Danny Everett Powell): Granted 60 days for cleanup of debris and tall grass.

• 409 S. 5th (Robert Dale Marler): Declared a public nuisance and approved for abatement due to unsafe conditions.

• 609 W. Cummings (Roy Michael Taylor): Tabled until the November meeting to allow assessment of structural safety and repair feasibility.

• 901 W. Cummings (Jeremy Scott and Joyce Moore): Owner Joyce Moore provided an update on slow progress citing health and financial setbacks. City staff noted only partial compliance since December 2024, and councilmembers reiterated their concerns about ongoing delays.

— Executive Session & Legal Matters

The council then entered executive session to discuss two legal items:

• The pending Muscogee (Creek) Nation v. City of Henryetta lawsuit (Case No. 25-cv-00227-GLJ)

• The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality Consent Order (Case No. 25-170) — Henryetta Municipal Authority

In a separate meeting, the Henryetta Municipal Authority (HMA) – comprised of the same councilmembers – approved several items, including:

• A $37,962.14 payment to OWRB for the city’s loan agreement

• A $6,133.23 payment to Myers Engineering for design work on a new water storage tank on W. Warren Road

• Approval to purchase $45,000 in materials to clean the sand filter media at the Water Treatment Plant, with payments spread over six months – The Henryetta City Council meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center.