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Authority approves public-speaking policy, approves minutes; board to review budget scenario with mayor
Summary
The board approved minutes for the prior meeting and adopted an updated public-speaking policy. Staff will take the preferred FY26 rate model (including two additional CEO crews) to the mayor's office for further discussion; no formal rate vote was taken.
At its March 25 meeting the Tulsa Authority for the Recovery of Energy took two formal actions and directed staff on budget next steps.
Minutes: The board moved and seconded approval of minutes for prior meetings. The motion passed on a voice vote with all members present voting aye.
Public-speaking policy: The authority considered and adopted an updated public-speaking policy modeled in part on the city council policy. A motion and second passed; the chair retained limited discretion to extend public-comment time in special circumstances. The recorded action was "Adopted" on a unanimous voice vote from the members present.
Budget direction (non-binding): During the budget discussion, board members indicated support for the model scenario that includes funding two additional CEO crews and asked staff to consult with the mayor's office about that scenario; staff will return with formal budget and rate materials for council consideration. No formal vote to adopt rates or to fund the crews was taken at the meeting.
Votes at a glance - Approve minutes of previous meeting: motion moved and seconded; outcome: approved (all members present voted Aye). - Adopt public-speaking policy: motion moved and seconded; outcome: adopted (all members present voted Aye).
