Council approves High Sync invoice for floodplain and shooting-range evaluation; asks for copies of consultant reports

The Pryor Creek City Council approved payment to consultant High Sync LLC totaling $4,896.46 for several small projects, including floodplain-mapping revisions for the Salt Branch area and an evaluation of a proposed shooting range (referred to in the meeting as the Sergeant Jean Beck shooting range). Council members asked that completed consultant reports be distributed to the council when available and raised a procedural question about whether naming a city-owned facility requires a formal council action.

Why it matters: Floodplain mapping revisions and shooting-range evaluations can affect permitting, land use, environmental mitigation and potential future capital projects. Council receipt of consultant reports supports oversight and transparency.

Details from the meeting: Staff explained High Sync provides floodplain-management services and had prepared multiple small reports: a range evaluation and work on Salt Branch floodplain issues. The invoice was for the consultant’s work on those tasks and related items. Councilmember questions focused on two items: (1) making sure the council receives the completed technical reports (for example, elevation, cut/fill and endangered-species review) and (2) whether assigning an official facility name is a procedural requirement that must return to the council for formal approval. The city attorney said he would check the naming process and report back.

Action taken: The council approved the invoice and directed staff to have the consultant consolidate and forward the reports to council members within weeks.

Next steps: Staff will ensure High Sync submits final reports and will circulate them to council members. The city attorney will advise whether formal naming requires a separate council action.