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Votes at a glance: Muskogee Council approves multiple ordinances, contracts and appointments July 27, 2026
Summary
The council recorded roll-call approval of numerous items including ordinance updates to align with state law, contracts for demolition and copiers, 9‑1‑1 dispatch agreements, a major wastewater change order and several board appointments; several motions carried unanimously while a few votes included abstentions or a single no vote.
At its July 27 meeting the Muskogee City Council recorded votes on a broad slate of items. Key outcomes included:
- Land-use amendment and rezoning (4306 East Hancock St): approved after public hearing. - Ordinance updates to align municipal code with state law (including marijuana consumption/open container language and an electronic-communication misdemeanor): second readings passed and council declared emergencies where required. - 9‑1‑1 trust authority agreements: approved for police ($202,279.28, one thousand dollars less than prior year) and fire ($136,045.72) dispatch access for FY 2026–27. - Copier lease: approved a 60-month lease with ImageNet Consulting LLC for 20 devices at $2,211.60 per month. - Demolition contract award: 5 Star Demolition LLC awarded citywide demolition contract at $3.08 per square foot (one council member abstained due to a family relationship) and a separate approved demolition of 313 North 14th Street at a quoted cost of $11,161.92 with start/completion dates set. - Wastewater treatment plant change order: approved a deductive change order totaling $2,477,757.04 with council discussion and one recorded 'no' vote; staff will retain a $2,000,000 allowance in the contract for contingencies. - Appointments and interim legal services: C.B. Abel reappointed to the Martin Luther King Community Trust Authority; councilor Mike Brawley appointed to the City of Muskogee Foundation Board; council approved engagement with Rosenstein, Fist & Ringgold for interim city attorney duties. - Ward 2 council vacancy: Dan Hall’s resignation acknowledged and Dale Boots appointed to fill the Ward 2 seat until the next regular election.
Roll-call tallies were recorded on the meeting record for each motion; where abstentions were noted the minutes show the reason (conflict/family relation) as stated on the record.
