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\"The engineer report came back and said that the structure was sound,\" a city staff member said while distributing the report to committee members. Staff described visible water damage behind interior paneling on the south wall and said inspectors traced the water intrusion to a deteriorated mortar area near a gutter/downspout that had been obstructed by a tree; cutting the tree away revealed the damaged mortar and the likely source of leakage.

Committee members and staff discussed immediate, limited steps to prevent further deterioration, including removing damaged paneling to reduce mold risk and allow interior surfaces to dry. Staff said a prior informal contractor estimate to remove paneling, assess, and finish walls by installing drywall and painting had been roughly $45,000 to $50,000; staff emphasized that the architect and contractors would provide formal pricing once engaged.

The structural report identified other items such as a kitchen hood that had been mounted without adequate structural supports and a cracked concrete slab that was part of an old vault; the engineer recommended straightforward contractor repairs for those elements. Staff said the building's metal arched trusses showed no structural concerns, and the report noted no widespread mold accessibility during the inspection.

EDTA members discussed phasing and funding, and several members urged a methodical approach: obtain architect and contractor cost estimates, prioritize immediate moisture fixes, and develop a written plan to present to city council. Staff noted an upcoming community event (Santa's Billings on Dec. 6) and said scheduling and phasing should minimize disruptions to community use.

No formal funding decision was taken at the EDTA meeting; staff will invite architects and contractors to evaluate the building, return firm cost estimates and recommended phasing, and then present options and funding proposals to the city council.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Pryor Creek - EDTA Special Meeting - August 18, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","City staff presented the Graham Community Building's March structural assessment at the Pryor Creek EDTA meeting on July 14, saying the engineer concluded the building is structurally sound but recommended targeted remediation for water-damaged interior finishes.","taxTitle","Pryor Creek, Mayes County, Oklahoma","taxId",69242,"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},6496625,"Pryor Creek EDTA approves $25,000 transfer to raise Bluegrass & Barbecue budget; recommends fireworks contract deposit",604,1568000,2172000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5594225-acbccb429ab91372703d163fc0fea5ed&start=1568&end=2172","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5594225-acbccb429ab91372703d163fc0fea5ed/thumbnail_1568000.jpg","/articles/6496625/Pryor-Creek/Mayes-County/Oklahoma/Pryor-Creek-EDTA-approves-25000-transfer-to-raise-Bluegrass-Barbecue-budget-recommends-fireworks-contract-deposit","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6496625-c5ad1bc2170b574b29b838e41c80ddd2/orig.mp4?Expires=1773643034&Signature=jl1ONCCG8meO543JVHlWMg5Pcg9EMS4ioMRocDOx78Fqdj4Doml~GwbOaRZpmiT5gEs89j6Wt5OQq03CZWWOVu73rTDYv1-dDf~XP0AYk6aPYj6p8uAacst6g-54W~AP78goGMYqV3rqwjQR4cIprT1etum72ebgnjHAYYWH4oIVZRW2VPuudRvgCFBJJi9V~jHHjoqN~9Bub2TOZmTEl~4X~0S5oNAxWAQ1cvw0qsEtcs5LpIyZWytSoFrIsof8KKe~wzyzxL2QhGkwWwT9Lo5mhWosno94lnQD1zoFQfQHdfkNcLg2OvkZqaXq-1IM3-uEa1~4f8rD46WRomGZnw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At a July 14 Pryor Creek Economic Development/EDTA meeting, members voted to expand the Bluegrass and Barbecue Festival budget and approved a recommendation that the city transfer funds to cover the increase.

City staff said the festival budget was originally $75,000 and that expenses last year exceeded the budget by nearly $14,000, covering items including insurance, music licenses, advertising and overtime for police and streets. Staff reported the entertainment budget had already been increased from $43,000 to $55,000. The EDTA moved to increase the festival budget to $100,000 and then voted to recommend that the city transfer $25,000 from Fund 68 into the EDTA festival account to fund the increase; both motions passed on recorded voice votes.

Staff described sponsorship and vendor revenue projections: last year sponsorships and sales returned roughly $75,000; sponsorship revenue was about $46,000 last year and about $20,000 to date this year. Staff reported vendor outreach produced roughly 42 to 46 potential vendors. The EDTA discussed marketing plans including radio buys in a four-state region and social media work from an outside firm called Driven Digital.

Separately, the EDTA considered the 2026 Freedom Fest fireworks show and recommended that the city sign a contract with Rainbow Fireworks. Staff said Rainbow requested a $1,000 deposit to secure the date and that half the show cost — $12,500 — would be due in January 2026. The EDTA recommended the city proceed and that the $1,000 security deposit be funded from EDTA funds; that recommendation passed on a recorded voice vote.

The EDTA did not identify a named mover for the festival-budget or fireworks recommendations in the committee record available in the transcript; votes were recorded with all participating members saying \"yes.\" The committee instructed staff to proceed with the transfer recommendation to city council and to bring the fireworks contract forward for city approval and funding consistent with the EDTA recommendation.","The Pryor Creek EDTA voted to increase the Bluegrass and Barbecue Festival budget from $75,000 to $100,000 and recommended a $25,000 transfer from Fund 68 to cover the increase. The EDTA also recommended the city sign a contract with Rainbow Fireworks, with a $1,000 deposit funded by the EDTA.",{"_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},6496628,"US Fish and Wildlife offers $8,000 reimbursement for Giles Park barn restoration in Pryor Creek",1300,203000,1503000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5594225-acbccb429ab91372703d163fc0fea5ed&start=203&end=1503","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5594225-acbccb429ab91372703d163fc0fea5ed/thumbnail_203000.jpg","/articles/6496628/Pryor-Creek/Mayes-County/Oklahoma/US-Fish-and-Wildlife-offers-8000-reimbursement-for-Giles-Park-barn-restoration-in-Pryor-Creek","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6496628-8e36e6dd25682526aff6c482da96ab11/orig.mp4?Expires=1773643034&Signature=V1jFLIovyOuZ6AuKwLwns-QBoB8SCV7DDg90pW69YQglzUU1OhZsPU98cZtu8IygP7TthInPeoy8VYL1p3tofrqDpahp9f7q4HAj0Uh8XMkSjCk29wLYjTtP8HFQVzRcsVUrR~TugT5WFnQSIctE1dTbIhLCCvlBK0NCv2nWx5TRBDTaT-oNdAuWWdw4BoJdbXtiyXvTqlCp0ZcU2XsVrT8BpUCv-gNpH3l2Ql-orDdqj0FdKeeq17nNxmetIuDaTSx9vb~Wcygy5kPlpBf1okXCCDmv~gMwqItFdsOxUADnm9aM~tmwMsB62phVbQx1xRFUENc0H3FA~EefcfheCQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Justin Westover, a representative of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Partners for Fish and Wildlife program, told Pryor Creek officials on July 14 that the agency proposes reimbursing the city $8,000 toward refurbishing a roughly 100-year-old barn at the Giles Park outdoor-classroom project.

The proposal would operate as a cost-share: the project budget is estimated at about $16,000, with the city or its partners required to pay costs up front and the Fish and Wildlife Service reimbursing the agreed $8,000 after the work is complete. \"Everything has to be paid upfront and we reimburse the agreed funds,\" Westover said during the presentation.

City officials and local partners pressed for details about who must sign the agreement and how the local match could be met. Westover said the federal agreement is with the landowner, and the landowner for the Giles Park property is the city of Pryor Creek. He said the city may meet its $8,000 match with in-kind contributions such as staff time, equipment, volunteer labor or supplies. \"It can be from other partners. So Jamie's time, my time, anything that we put in can also count towards that $8,000 match,\" Westover said.

Jerry Fleming of the Grand River Dam Authority asked whether GRDA work could count as in-kind match; Westover confirmed partners' time and materials can qualify. City officials also discussed options for how the EDTA or other city-related entities might front the cash and be reimbursed by the city later, and Westover said the landowner agreement can be structured to permit that approach if the city chooses.

The Fish and Wildlife representative said the agency typically expects a 50% cost share for projects of this type and that some program deadlines apply: the current funds must be allocated for projects completed by the end of calendar year 2026. Westover also described a separate 10-year maintenance provision tied to the project, saying the facility would be subject to a 10-year maintenance agreement limiting major changes to the barn and surrounding area.

City members asked whether a formal engineer estimate existed; Westover said no contractor estimate had been completed and that initial dollar figures represent typical program assumptions. He described the presentation as discovery and requested that city staff prepare a project packet for city council that would include scope and any contractor estimates; the committee said it would follow up by obtaining a structural inspection and pricing before approving funding.

Officials discussed next steps: confirming ownership and procurement routes, assembling a funding packet with engineering costs and scope, and presenting that packet to the city council. Westover said the Fish and Wildlife funds would be reimbursed after completion of work and that the agency cannot guarantee funds will be held indefinitely unless an agreement is signed. The city indicated it would coordinate with partners and the mayor to determine whether it can front the local share and how in-kind contributions might be documented.

The presentation did not include a formal vote by the EDTA; city staff said the next step is to assemble an engineering estimate and bring a funding packet to the city council for action.","At a July 14 Pryor Creek meeting, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service described a cost-share grant that would reimburse $8,000 toward restoring a 100-year-old barn at the Giles Park outdoor-classroom site. The city must front project costs and sign a 10-year maintenance agreement for the site.","actionData","errors"]

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Graham Community Building structurally sound, city staff say; paneling and water damage to be addressed

Pryor Creek EDTA approves $25,000 transfer to raise Bluegrass & Barbecue budget; recommends fireworks contract deposit

US Fish and Wildlife offers $8,000 reimbursement for Giles Park barn restoration in Pryor Creek