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Flores said the museum hosted a blacksmith demonstration and volunteer appreciation events in the quarter and recorded about 2,065 students and parents through the school‑year program (August through May). She said a stipend increase approved by the council helps the museum cover utilities and allows the museum to redirect funding to mission‑driven, free community programming. Flores said the museum completed needed roof work with funding from the Oklahoma Historical Society and that the site sustained cleanup needs after a recent flash flood but no structural damage.

Flores said some summer events are planned, including outreach at a Main Street summer festival and a pottery class that filled quickly; a postponed Sons of the Prairie concert is being rescheduled for later in the summer. She also described early architectural mockups for a plaza expansion at the museum entrance, expanded parking, and a landscaped center; the project is in preliminary planning and is expected to move forward in 2026 pending design and code compliance.

Councilmembers thanked Flores and encouraged coordination with the city’s engineering and codes staff as planning advances. No council action was required or taken during the report.

Flores invited council questions about program capacity and scheduling; she said the museum opened Monday through Friday for its Rose Hill School program to accommodate demand and expects attendance to grow next year as more slots are added.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting - June 16, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Cherry District Museum director briefed council on second‑quarter activities: about 2,065 students and parents served during the school year, completed roof repairs funded by the Oklahoma Historical Society, postponed an event after flash‑flood cleanup, and preliminary planning for a new plaza/parking project in 2026.","taxTitle","Perry, Noble County, Oklahoma","taxId",73718,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6197155,"Perry council authorizes PMA to finance Wyler paver; loan set at $218,000, city to solicit two local banks",1178,2590000,3768000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3853793-fa2d7aabbd3eaf68cac0bfa90bc419d6&start=2590&end=3768","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3853793-fa2d7aabbd3eaf68cac0bfa90bc419d6/thumbnail_2590000.jpg","/articles/6197155/Perry/Noble-County/Oklahoma/Perry-council-authorizes-PMA-to-finance-Wyler-paver-loan-set-at-218000-city-to-solicit-two-local-banks","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6197155-b09d50b395dd99fb39ee698d150ed8c4/orig.mp4?Expires=1775071298&Signature=Xwkw0ceY5SgCNrfb55iSQdu7PhpDoJsWIdTuJ57FecRqYqTyJGoJkorL22neiQHTd4tSkMAQ0z3NF94UkyGiU~mhB5auLHURHC741PIlP9kXkGCjUoeL~itj1GqjaqagKa1BPvVYRu1z1k8iqF2XVXdgLZeXyoo4HfpBR1DTc7J32gBCZX6HR~tse1nkpN9ZS6E6jDcUwUtBGGzRfkQAkD4aF4F3djSph8CWPsuKx~76QecU8HmKWxb4X9p5Crvm98OdqF3NI8x3iFl2I9gp8YVPGYHzOx16Jwl6POUTWjOzIZtsERDY8tmCMH~kaib-zmAKAXei1oqpTVfwFW3k-A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Perry City Council authorized the Perry Municipal Authority (PMA) to incur indebtedness and issue a promissory note to finance a Wyler asphalt lay‑down machine for the city’s street program.

City staff told council the negotiated purchase price for the paver came in at $218,000 — below the resolution’s not‑to‑exceed figure — and staff recommended financing the purchase at roughly 2 percent interest with the intention of paying it off next year. Staff said the PMA will pledge a certificate of deposit as collateral for the promissory note, with no interest paid on that CD for the term of the indebtedness.

Council discussed the competitive‑bidding waiver; council members and staff agreed to solicit both local banks (Exchange Bank and First Bank & Trust) to compare offers before final execution, while keeping the resolution’s form for tax‑exempt financing. City staff noted one local bank historically cannot benefit from tax‑exempt structures because of corporate setup; staff said both banks would be approached and the trust manager/city manager would pick the most competitive proposal for final documents. Staff also clarified the purchaser on the sales agreement must be the Perry Municipal Authority (PMA), not the City of Perry.

During discussion staff reviewed the city’s street equipment plan: trucks already ordered and expected in August, the new paver likely to arrive in August, and use of county equipment and partnerships to fill gaps (rollers, packers) while the city grows capacity. Public‑works staff said the chosen Wyler model (P285/P280 family) was selected because it fits alleyways and avoids excessive passes on wider streets. Staff said the program’s target is 15 blocks completed by the end of 2026; with the new equipment arriving in August, the city expects to make “quite a bit” of progress in 2025 and expand output in 2026.

A motion to approve the resolution with the revision to ensure the PMA is the purchaser and to solicit both local banks passed on roll call. Councilmembers voting yes included Marshall, Davis, Koldine/Koldar, Ruff, Williams, O’Shea and Wortham; the action was also approved by the Perry Municipal Authority at its separate meeting.

The vote authorizes the PMA to execute necessary loan documents, pledge the CD as security for the note, and proceed with purchasing the paver under the stated terms; staff will return with final loan documents for signature.","Council approved a resolution directing the Perry Municipal Authority to incur up to the stated amount for a Wyler paver, with the final purchase price received at $218,000; the council waived wide competitive bidding, asked staff to solicit both local banks, and set plan to repay the loan next year while starting street work this year.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6197160,"Perry council approves fiscal‑year 2024–25 budget amendments after staff briefing",345,2083000,2428000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3853793-fa2d7aabbd3eaf68cac0bfa90bc419d6&start=2083&end=2428","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3853793-fa2d7aabbd3eaf68cac0bfa90bc419d6/thumbnail_2083000.jpg","/articles/6197160/Perry/Noble-County/Oklahoma/Perry-council-approves-fiscalyear-202425-budget-amendments-after-staff-briefing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6197160-2fb34928baad5336f8fe33274cfea549/orig.mp4?Expires=1775071298&Signature=eSqutp9SN5mf3yuvt2BUL5kvMS~WGXi0f9iJaoAXnEyXlj99Ta2WGWgXM21ggb1BpCNFyNV9yBqL3BEE5wHSNveq2o97AsbE3cvR5baO7Hc01crKC1krNl-fy31uDKgCzsy2kG2U423-VBOUkGMeBkySDBtIEq73e-aY-TdfCIafdV7RTPVwElIHt3DxppUl2JaPgxZDPaZaFe5TCSV8J7i3Qq6gNazzFW5HqjdpQ25M1Yqt4RMsaB-uvU7UcCW-isZ2c46YsAD4rgJHHDOAXVGYeQ-4W9HBXuQD11LKUJfzzG7pTawI-yUagddBmuG0SmjqjiGWYDUUxIURzLj3jA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Perry City Council voted to approve a package of fiscal‑year 2024–25 budget amendments that city staff described as “cleanup” items to align revenues and capital project expenditures before the fiscal year close.

City staff told the council the package includes two revenue increases, noting an extra $340,000 in sales tax across funds after updated receipts and adjustments. Staff said the larger sales‑tax collections translated to roughly $466,000 additional sales tax citywide and about $109,000 to the general fund for the year; use‑tax collections also rose, driven mainly by construction activity. Staff said there will be several interfund corrections and a net decrease for the Perry Municipal Authority (PMA) fund in part because certain capital project dollars will not be collected until the next fiscal year.

The council heard details on a $70,000 transfer required to subsidize the IT/“PIN” fund (a subsidy made up of franchise fees plus transfers), and a roughly $80,500 increase in property insurance expense in administration tied to property‑casualty premiums and additional engineering costs related to new projects. Staff said most operating departments are under budget and that the amendments are primarily housekeeping and capital‑project adjustments.

After questions, a motion to approve the June budget amendments passed on a roll call vote. Councilmembers voting yes included Bledsoe, Marshall, Davis, (K)oldine/Koldar, Rupp, Williams, O’Shea and Wortham.

Staff said the amendments were required to be approved before the fiscal year end and that a cleaned‑up one‑page packet would be emailed to councilmembers.

The vote authorizes the city to adjust appropriations and transfers as described; no new long‑term debt or policy changes were approved in this action.","Council approved a set of June budget amendments that adjust capital and revenue projections, add roughly $340,000 in sales‑tax revenue across funds and increase transfers to an IT/’PIN’ fund; amendments passed by roll call.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6197165,"Resident presses Perry council on enforcement of unmowed-lot rules; staff outlines penalties",392,308000,700000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3853793-fa2d7aabbd3eaf68cac0bfa90bc419d6&start=308&end=700","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3853793-fa2d7aabbd3eaf68cac0bfa90bc419d6/thumbnail_308000.jpg","/articles/6197165/Perry/Noble-County/Oklahoma/Resident-presses-Perry-council-on-enforcement-of-unmowed-lot-rules-staff-outlines-penalties","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6197165-b279d85478e0bc683c14fcd137339b73/orig.mp4?Expires=1775071298&Signature=C0nyZa5usUluL20JN1xBAnPhYoJTYaCkiKzp43ZzeVYL1xc3azc~vhdWmFBnBTeCSiuAdhD4ZOs~JBGZyZOUXrOrSApncEpTeOduV57B8UJFgbH07GX9MxSjXCDSZ3uHvZxavC2k2P1CGrlLIMaZa6fjNld5N~BQDfFETV1ftlTcrYmhk3dxZkVK23NRA12XuF4cCtCxLYzicrz0pTFYKoemjLNpxYgv8LblmH9pquMJQ7g2gMaDxQy4RGagHhUM-~nPcsUxKWjZDxyUrU8myzxgHtyXhuOpvpFXXn3F7V2vWqnA2TXzj9Bh9zRa2i5QYmY9~ALx4GNo4YEnPU~MIQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A resident complained to the Perry City Council about recurring tall grass on vacant lots in the city and asked the council to explain why lots without houses appear treated differently than occupied lots.

The question matters, the resident said, because tall grass has created safety and nuisance concerns — including snakes coming into yards — and because notices posted on lots appeared to have been ignored or washed away. “When they do finally come and mow the fairway, they mow with an 8‑inch John Deere with a brush hog in fourth gear,” the resident said, adding that the result sometimes looks worse than before work began.

City staff responded during the public‑comment exchange and described the city’s enforcement options. Staff said there is no distinction between a vacant lot and a lot with a house for non‑agricultural property; the city may pursue civil or criminal enforcement, can issue notices, can bring charges in municipal court when grass or weeds exceed 12 inches, and — after following notice and hearing procedures — can have the city mow and place a lien on the property for costs.

City staff also acknowledged limitations, including that agricultural property is exempt from local enforcement and that practical constraints — such as staff capacity and weather — affect how quickly the city can follow through. Staff said the city will send the resident the relevant ordinance language and outline the process for notices, hearings, mowing and lien placement.

Councilmembers did not take formal action during the public comment period; staff noted the exchange and said they would provide the resident the ordinance text and an explanation of the process.

The exchange occurred during the council’s public‑comment portion of the meeting and did not include a separate agenda item or vote. The resident’s concerns and staff’s summary of remedies establish the city’s stated enforcement approach and the limitations officials flagged for follow up.","A resident urged the Perry City Council to clarify enforcement of unmowed vacant lots, citing recurring tall grass and concerns about liens and unequal enforcement; city staff said ordinances allow notices, municipal charges and liens after standards (12 inches) are unmet.","actionData","errors"]

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