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Fire Chief Dane Lawson told council the previous rescue unit had been totaled in an accident and the department had been working through a year‑long chassis procurement and specification process. The Logan County bid produced a single qualified response from Banner; staff recommended approval and council voted to accept the bid.

Separately, Delisi offered a used cab‑and‑chassis to the department. The vehicle has about 35,000 miles, is a 2017 model and staff said acceptance would help the department complete a second water tanker when funds allow. Chief Lawson said a second tanker would improve coverage for areas past the airport and other locations without hydrants.

Why it matters: The two actions update the department's fleet after a wrecked rescue unit and create a path for a second tanker to improve firefighting capability in parts of the response area. City staff said acceptance of the chassis is contingent on future funding for the build-out.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","5/20/25 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING","oneSentenceSummary","Council approved a Logan County bid to build a new Rescue 2 unit and unanimously accepted a donated 2017 Peterbilt cab‑and‑chassis for future tanker use; fire officials said the purchases will replenish equipment lost to an accident and improve response capacity outside hydrant areas.","taxTitle","City Council Meetings, Guthrie, Logan County, Oklahoma","taxId",69237,"location","Oklahoma","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6230753,"Guthrie reports water‑line isolation and approves tank repairs as part of ongoing water projects",151,5547000,5698000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3442003-69d8b98203cc8e888d77c2cb79c4e366&start=5547&end=5698","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3442003-69d8b98203cc8e888d77c2cb79c4e366/thumbnail_5547000.jpg","/articles/6230753/Oklahoma/Guthrie-reports-waterline-isolation-and-approves-tank-repairs-as-part-of-ongoing-water-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6230753-5eb548fbf9082623882b338d2d58b1e0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771196195&Signature=Sq5SRFB-L~M3wI1sN9bNLgioi32N4nG6hIlS~TWcOoE9pIIbMdn6JokagYMWPyABJAI74~GB5IeULwzg0cBspmsKnBMsECPmHyB4BDX9JoDVjAFRkHlwLxpyD1JiHZ9z95R5ESpn71zYA49AdQl5a8V2Av7GUVQvEqzBz8EXUtLgpBuYKXvDsDfqQCYz5ntSEKTylAPyqwVPdGohdJOKupMrI8m5VS1xgRsJYGzyFSpdoZYCPjI4IGwrKQFf2hbo~2-qb6CKwai8BGMWWt9xOPesVPY3CnuvUqM5dXIY0pDniDwOG91WU5WaUdmxWD6u6SBA3czLK2dL2lRQzYA5cA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff told Guthrie City Council on May 20 that public works crews have isolated a leaking water line that had caused significant water loss, and that the city is awaiting a railroad permit and an outstanding utility easement to complete a permanent repair.

Mayor and staff thanked Public Works crews after officials reported no further water loss since crews isolated the problematic line. City Manager Eddie Faulkner said the city secured one right‑of‑way utility easement and was negotiating a second; he said the city hoped to complete permitting and repairs quickly.

Council also unanimously approved Change Order No. 8 with GNL Tanks (sandblasting and coating contractor) that increases the original contract by $11,800 and adds 14 calendar days to address unforeseen repairs to the West Side storage tank. Public works staff said the East Side tower returned to service approximately four weeks earlier and the West Side tower was at roughly 95% completion; inspectors required some touch‑up coating prior to final testing. Officials described remaining steps as back‑to‑back testing and interior disinfection before return to service.

Why it matters: The city framed the water‑line isolation and tank repairs as essential to halting unplanned water loss and restoring system reliability. Staff noted the broader context of infrastructure priorities and constrained budgets discussed elsewhere in the meeting, and said completion depends on obtaining railroad permits and remaining easements.","City staff said crews isolated a leaking water line and are awaiting railroad permitting to complete repairs; council unanimously approved a change order to address unforeseen repairs on a storage tank and heard an update that the East Side tower is back online.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6230759,"Guthrie council deadlocks on vacant Ward 1 appointment and vice mayor election; item to be revisited",75,5075000,5150000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3442003-69d8b98203cc8e888d77c2cb79c4e366&start=5075&end=5150","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3442003-69d8b98203cc8e888d77c2cb79c4e366/thumbnail_5075000.jpg","/articles/6230759/Oklahoma/Guthrie-council-deadlocks-on-vacant-Ward-1-appointment-and-vice-mayor-election-item-to-be-revisited","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6230759-30e89b6793547bc4e35f693fa9082c08/orig.mp4?Expires=1771196195&Signature=h9m7KvhTw7gLP2ZJ7TrOGR5-v3486opxLVTiFhVg0JtSWmNgM9f5bL-YyYY47TjL3PoKGBdY5y7M3uExMsI4V8pEXkJZzQm2umaSXo68QLO9Q7qO8g6RTRgLbgLZO32B--AjFwetx1eno1UhuEC48wrFMWga53jVXXaMwijwlBqFBiUvRstgMn9l~y1J4xtVkMm~H1UfqJdMaxch1xUEl38mPELixCPnhHdlA-K-IeiBWgYSpRNAwQ6O57GHDcFGFi0hD~28fMvXzwGPRTiDjPu4y2QnTURzsKIKW11JaQUjNvzKtzLgTbeA2oVLuHQZ0HEIf3PRae0UhT-r1XxzOQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Guthrie City Council failed to fill a vacant Ward 1 seat and did not elect a vice mayor during its May 20 meeting after multiple motions resulted in 3‑3 ties.

Two separate nominations to fill the Ward 1 vacancy—first for Franklin Danley and then for Ed Wood—each failed by 3‑3 votes. Council members returned the issue to the agenda for future consideration; no appointment was made.

The council also considered electing a vice mayor for a two‑year term through May 2027. A motion to renominate the incumbent, Vice Mayor Grama DeGary, did not secure a majority after votes produced a three‑to‑three tie, so no vice mayor was elected at the meeting.

Council members described the outcomes as procedural rather than personal. In discussion after the votes, some members said changes to stipulations or the selection timeline affected support for nominees. Mayor and staff said they will seek direction on whether to reopen applications, continue deliberations or call a special meeting to resolve the appointments.

Other items acted on at the meeting—library board reappointments, historic preservation ex officio confirmation and several consent‑agenda matters—were approved unanimously; the council chose not to take further action on the Ward 1 vacancy or the vice mayor post at this meeting.","The Guthrie City Council recorded tied votes on multiple motions May 20, including two failed attempts to appoint a Ward 1 member and a failed vice mayor election; council members said the stalled votes were procedural and that the appointments will be revisited.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6230764,"Guthrie reviews three Highland Park pool renovation options as residents press for larger, safer facility",4393,323000,4716000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3442003-69d8b98203cc8e888d77c2cb79c4e366&start=323&end=4716","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3442003-69d8b98203cc8e888d77c2cb79c4e366/thumbnail_323000.jpg","/articles/6230764/Oklahoma/Guthrie-reviews-three-Highland-Park-pool-renovation-options-as-residents-press-for-larger-safer-facility","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6230764-5e1c0df950fecc5449ec38070552dfe6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771196195&Signature=Sz~cEhB4HnwwKVluCGtPgRnvb1giDdVSrUdJYlfKAY1Jp~JgfFrOnYRFJ5Te9NMLiiNI4Ud~XltsyJbzJeu5LEI0AcZzooy~lE8wQGE2kLVHI1nMvMzPNh7D7wO0CoyMQcIh5R6Cg38K-IZms9yaocs4jim2wcAEcmcgOFbpkqnM6J~6TR-a8j~xXdxVdgO5rSP8sHoDkYwks2YyGXLNCn9nr8HJ0OVdGKgTSzZ8CGqkqSAgUlQbN4V8kBldHflGj8NDFkML2EPKDb2ioyWIef-qDddq5G46Clsn33s~XnYtizgn7-b6BRw0ANSk1NxswbYNXsY3Ik5F1tUQQVEKfQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Guthrie City Council and the Parks Board on May 20, 2025 held a workshop to review proposed renovations to Highland Park Pool, discussing three design options, architect and contractor proposals, construction costs and how the project might be funded under the city's capital improvement plan.

The review followed the pool's May 2023 closure after persistent water loss that officials said exceeded roughly 40,000 gallons per day and multiple state inspection notes calling out accessibility shortfalls. The city contracted Caruthers Construction Company in October 2023 to evaluate the pool and recommend next steps; that evaluation and subsequent design work from GH2 and Crossland Construction formed the basis of the evening's presentation.

Why it matters: Council members and residents framed the debate as one of public safety, accessibility and long‑term municipal cost. The pool serves swim lessons, water aerobics and community recreation; residents and Parks Board members argued a larger, better‑equipped facility would increase access and water‑safety outcomes for children, while council members and consultants emphasized construction and ongoing maintenance costs and existing debt limits.

Design and cost options presented:

- Option A (current proposed design): roughly 1,500 sq. ft. of water surface with a bather load of about 102 people; Crossland estimated this design at about $2.1 million. The plan includes a renovated bathhouse, new equipment room and full deck upgrades to meet ADA and code requirements.

- Option C (middle ground): about 2,300 sq. ft. and a bather load around 154. This keeps the pool under Oklahoma code's 2,400‑sq. ft. threshold (allowing a simpler gutter system) and was presented as more cost‑effective than the largest option; Crossland's estimate for this option was roughly $2.8 million.

- Option B (largest): about 3,000 sq. ft. with a 200‑bather load. Because it exceeds Oklahoma's 2,400‑sq. ft. threshold, this option requires a surge tank and upgraded equipment and was estimated at about $3.5 million.

Caruthers’ earlier 2023 evaluation also outlined three distinct choices: full replacement of the facility of similar size (Caruthers estimated in 2023 at roughly $6.4–$7.4 million for a full replacement of a 6,200 sq. ft. facility), targeted basin repairs and piping replacement (budgetary range $1.8–$2.4 million but with an expected life extension of only five to eight years), or continued use of the pool as‑is (with continued water loss, roughly 43,000 gallons per day over a typical season). The Caruthers report—contracted in October 2023—also reported about 1,100 sq. ft., or roughly 19% of the pool floor, had deteriorated concrete based on sounding tests.

Funding context: Voters approved the city's second CIP package in April 2024 with near 80% approval. Council and oversight committee allocations showed an intended $2.5 million for the pool in the CIP prioritization discussed at the workshop; staff noted the Public Works Authority trust indenture limits the city to $8 million in new debt per year, a constraint that shaped earlier allocations to towers, a fire station and other infrastructure.

Usage and community testimony: Presenters said the YMCA reported average attendance numbers that staff interpreted as about 30 people per day; the city said Pelican Bay in Edmond had averaged about 50 people per day in 2024. Park planners and many public commenters disputed those low figures, saying the existing facility had been under‑resourced and under‑maintained and therefore under‑used. Jean Groom, a longtime former lifeguard and instructor, recounted decades of programming and said, \"I personally taught students from 9 months to 90 years old,\" describing robust historic lesson and lifesaving programs. Several residents and Parks Board members argued a new facility would increase participation and provide lifesaving instruction for children who otherwise lack options.

Council and staff cautioned that larger pool options increase not only capital costs but operating expenses and staffing needs: GH2 and Crossland noted larger bather loads require more life guards and larger filtration/equipment systems; once the pool area exceeds 2,400 sq. ft. the required surge tank and gutter type add materially to construction complexity and cost.

Next steps: Staff and Crossland said they were ready to receive direction from council and the Parks Board to refine scope and costs. No formal council vote or binding direction was taken at the workshop; staff will bring the designs, refined estimates and funding options back for future consideration.

Residents urged the council to consider equity, water safety and program needs alongside cost limitations. Several speakers urged using private fundraising or phased construction to expand the project later, but council members repeatedly emphasized the need to identify where additional capital and ongoing maintenance dollars would come from before committing to a larger design.","At a May 20 workshop, Guthrie City Council, Parks Board and design/construction teams reviewed three renovation options for Highland Park Pool, discussed costs, ADA upgrades and funding tied to a voter-approved CIP; residents and park volunteers urged a bigger facility and questioned usage data and maintenance funding.","actionData","errors"]

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