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Votes at a glance — Atoka board meeting, April 8, 2025
Summary
Summary of recorded votes and motions from the April 8 Atoka Board meeting including consent agenda approval, first reading of the FY2026 budget ordinance, failure to pass first reading of amended water/sewer rates, and a board action to credit certain customers affected by an e-billing outage.
This summary lists formal actions recorded during the Atoka Board meeting on April 8, 2025 and the outcomes recorded in the meeting transcript.
Consent agenda: The board approved the consent agenda (items a–j) by voice vote; the chair announced the motion carried and entered the items into the record.
FY2026 budget ordinance (first reading): The board conducted the first reading of the annual budget ordinance (ordinance adopting FY2026 budget and tax rate). After a motion and an amendment to lower a vehicle procurement line (fire chief’s vehicle) from $65,000 to $56,022.07, the ordinance passed first reading by roll call; the chair announced the motion passed.
Water and sewer rates (first reading): The board considered an ordinance to amend municipal code sections related to water and sewer rates. After discussion, the motion to adopt the rates on first reading failed; the transcript records the motion failed and staff agreed to schedule a follow‑up work session to resolve open items.
Refund/credit for billing outage: The board considered a motion to issue account credits for customers on e‑billing who were assessed late fees or reconnect charges because of a billing system glitch. After discussion and a recorded roll‑call vote, the board approved a credit for affected e‑billing customers for the reconnect/late fee amounts. The roll call in the transcript recorded the following votes: Alderman Poole — yes; Alderman Schaffer — yes; Alderman G and A — yes; Alderman Hart — yes; Alderman Deitchy — no; Alderman Lightsey — yes. The motion carried.
Notes and next steps: Several items (notably the water/sewer rates) were left for additional staff work and a follow‑up meeting so staff can provide supplemental data and options; staff will return with refined proposals at a subsequent meeting.
