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Haileyville City Council approves Republic Services renewal, police equipment purchases and mutual aid pact
Summary
At its Aug. 13 meeting, the Haileyville City Council approved a five-year renewal with Republic Services (to be reviewed yearly), authorized new police body armor and a five-year payment plan for four tasers totaling $21,997.60, approved employee life insurance and a mutual aid agreement with McAlester Fire Department, and granted fleet car-wash cards for officers.
Haileyville’s City Council met on Aug. 13 and approved a series of contract renewals and equipment purchases intended to support municipal services and public safety.
Mayor Catherine Bailey-Morgan called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. and the council confirmed a quorum. During council reports, members raised maintenance and infrastructure concerns: Terry Sensibaugh asked about repairs to the public works authority (PWA) system, Mayor Bailey-Morgan said part of the repair funds went to the electrician for the sewer plant, Joe Fisk said he will meet with Fish and Wildlife on Aug. 15 to discuss algae and plant growth at Dow Lake, and Tyler McGuire warned the school needs a new roof and that a bond may be required for further repairs.
On finance, Mike Kern reported General Fund revenues of $31,123.08 and expenses of $40,947.17 for the reported period. Kern said PWA revenues were $49,200.75 against PWA expenses of $50,240.92, a reported PWA loss of $1,040.17, and said accounts will be separated beginning in July to improve clarity.
In a series of motions, the council unanimously approved routine minutes and the payment of July 2024 bills. The council then considered a five-year contract renewal with Republic Services for waste collection. Johnny Ray moved an amendment to require annual review of the five-year renewal; the amendment passed 6-0, and the council then approved the renewal 6-0.
Councilmembers voted 6-0 to authorize purchase of new body armor for the Haileyville Police Department using the city’s equipment fund. The council also approved the purchase of four tasers through Axon on a five-year installment plan totaling $21,997.60; that motion passed 6-0.
The council approved a $64 per diem for business or training at a 5-1 vote (Terry Sensibaugh opposed). Councilmembers also approved offering life insurance to employees through Washington National Insurance Company at a cost of $10 per employee per week; that vote was unanimous.
The council approved a mutual aid agreement between the Haileyville Volunteer Fire Department and the McAlester Fire Department by unanimous vote. During business added after the agenda, Brian Mathis reported that officers had been paying for their own car washes; the council approved Minor Blast fleet car-wash cards at $40 per week (about $160 per month) for the department, 6-0.
The meeting closed with Mayor Bailey-Morgan adjourning at 8:06 p.m. Several follow-up items were noted, including Joe Fisk’s scheduled meeting with Fish and Wildlife on Aug. 15 and the finance office’s plan to separate accounts beginning in July to address recent expense patterns.
Sources: Haileyville City Council minutes, Aug. 13, 2024 (attendance, motions, roll-call votes, and reported finance figures).
