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At a glance: Prior Creek council proclamations, hire and service-rate votes, April 7
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Summary
The council approved proclamations for Child Abuse Prevention and Fair Housing months, hired a deputy city clerk effective April 27, and approved a 3% increase in refuse pickup rates effective May 1, 2026.
The Prior Creek City Council took several unanimous or near-unanimous administrative actions on April 7.
Proclamations and resolutions: The council adopted a proclamation declaring April 2026 National Child Abuse Prevention Month in Prior Creek after a presentation by Cody from CASA of Northeast Oklahoma, who explained CASA’s court‑advocate role for children in the child-welfare system. The council also adopted a resolution and proclamation designating April 2026 as Fair Housing Month and listed planned outreach activities.
Personnel: The council approved hiring Shauna (Shauna Qualls) as deputy city clerk (range D, step 1), effective April 27, 2026, to fill a vacancy created by a resignation. Councilmembers praised her records and banking experience and noted she was selected from a competitive applicant pool.
Service rates and consent items: The consent agenda passed, and the council separately approved item M — a 3% increase in rates from Prior Waste and Recycling LLC for refuse pickup effective May 1, 2026, consistent with the mutual agreement of October 2007. Council discussed locating the original contract in city records and will work to digitize historical files for future reference.
Votes: Each measure passed by roll call; council asked staff to publish follow-up items and implementation details as needed.
