Wagoner County commissioners approve zoning amendments, final plat and pay increase; several items tabled

The Wagoner County Board of Commissioners on Aug. 11 approved several zoning map amendments, adopted a code amendment to permit data centers in industrial zoning, approved the final plat for Wolf Creek Estates Phase 2, confirmed a district fair-board appointment and increased the salary for a sheriff's deputy to $4,050 per month. Several items including an ODOT revolving-fund application and a regional grant application were tabled for later consideration.

The action items covered routine land-use requests and administrative matters the board typically reviews. County planning staff told commissioners the zoning changes were recommended by the planning commission and that affected lots mostly involve existing manufactured homes or lot splits to create conforming parcels.

Votes at a glance: 2025 zoning and land-use items

- Resolution 2025-095 (ZNE-25-2025) — Margaret Turman, 3501 S 290 2nd E Ave, Broken Arrow: zoning map amendment to RS MH 22.5 to make an existing mobile home conforming. Planning staff and the planning commission recommended approval; motion carried (motion by Tim; second by James; roll call recorded as aye). (Referenced in transcript at 00:21:58–00:21:06 and 00:57:58–00:58:45.)

- Resolution 2025-096 (ZNE-26-2025) — Angela Alderman, 3515 S 290 2nd E Ave, Broken Arrow: zoning map amendment to RS MH 22.5 to replat a 1.45-acre parcel with two existing mobile homes into two lots; planning commission recommended approval; motion carried (motion by James; second by Tim; roll call recorded as aye).

- Resolution 2025-097 (ZNE-27-2025) — John Smith, 33246 Long Bay Road, Wagoner: zoning map amendment to RS MH 60 to divide a 3.25-acre tract into two residential or manufactured-home lots; planning commission recommended approval; motion carried (motion by James; second by Tim; roll call recorded as aye).

- Resolution 2025-098 (ZNE-23-2025) — Billy Murray, South of E 220 1st St S / 240 6th St S area, Porter: zoning map amendment to split and combine acreage to create a 5-acre tract; planning commission recommended approval; motion carried (motion by Tim; second by James; roll call recorded as aye).

- Resolution 2025-099 (ZNE-32-2025) — John Hewitt, 30051 E 6th St: zoning map amendment to RS 60 on a 2-acre tract created by combining existing lots; planning commission recommended approval; motion carried (motion by James; second by Tim; roll call recorded as aye).

- Resolution 2025-100 (ZNE-36-2025) — Marvin Wilson, 14539 S 250 7th E Ave, Coweta: zoning map amendment to RSMA 60 to divide a 4-acre tract into two parcels intended for a manufactured home; planning commission recommended approval; motion carried (motion and second recorded; roll call recorded as aye).

- Resolution 2025-010 — Final plat, Wolf Creek Estates Phase 2 (SW corner of 80 1st St S & S 320 1st C 70, Broken Arrow): final plat approval for a 35.57-acre tract containing 21 lots (minimum 60,000 sq ft). County staff said all engineering submittals, including drainage release, were received; planning commission recommended approval; motion carried (motion by James; second by Tim; roll call recorded as aye).

- Resolution 2025-102 — Zoning code amendment to permit data centers in industrial zoning: the board approved an amendment to add a definition for "data centers," include data centers in the permitted-use table for industrial zones, and add supplemental standards (parking, signage, lighting, screening, noise and height). Planning staff presented research from neighboring jurisdictions and said no data-center applications were pending in the county at the time; motion carried (motion by Tim; second by James; roll call recorded as aye).

Other actions and administrative votes

- Fair Board appointment — Travis J. (District 3): motion to appoint (motion by Tim; second by James) carried by roll call (aye recorded).

- Financial approvals — The board approved multiple invoices and claims during the meeting, including: Office of the State Auditor & Inspector invoice $1,004.77; McIntosh County Sheriff (off-site inmate housing) $3,280.00 and inmate medical care $368.41 (moved to CARES fund as recorded); Eastern Oklahoma Development District annual dues $7,001.12; a $5,000 invoice for grant-writing services; a detention transport claim $219.20; and other routine claims. Motions and roll-call approvals were recorded for each item listed on the agenda.

- Salary adjustment for Sheriff’s deputy Jacob Phelps — After an executive session under 25 O.S. § 307(B)(1) for personnel matters, the board voted to increase deputy Jacob Phelps' pay to $4,050 per month (motion by James; second by Tim; roll call recorded as aye).

- Items tabled — The board voted to table the annual memorandum of agreement with the Cherokee Nation (no changes received from the Nation), the ODOT County Road Machinery and Equipment Revolving Fund program application for FY2026 and the NCOG REIT grant application (quick turnaround/eligibility questions). Motions to table carried by roll call where recorded.

What this means

County planning staff said most zoning items were intended to bring existing lots with manufactured homes into conformity or to permit routine lot splits to create two residential parcels. The data-center code amendment creates a path for future applicants to seek industrial zoning with supplemental standards; staff emphasized no application for a data center was pending at the time.

The salary increase for Deputy Jacob Phelps followed an executive session on personnel and was adopted by the board in open session. Several funding- and grant-related items were postponed for later agenda placement so the board can gather additional information or await absent members.

Provenance (excerpted transcript evidence)

- Topic intro: transcript segment at 00:21:58–00:22:06 ("Sub bottom d, discussion possible action regarding appointment of Travis j to the Wagner County Fair Board district number 3 appointment")

- Topic finish: transcript segment at 00:57:58–00:58:45 ("Item 12 ... increase deputy Jacob Phelps to 4,050 a month")