Newkirk, OK
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👤 Members & officials (20)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the City Commission
- Jane Thomas — Commissioner
- Joe Anderson — Mayor
- W.L. Stout — Clerk
- Jack Bagg — Commissioner
- Stacy Lamar — Commissioner
- Sarah Lockwood — Commissioner
- Stacy Lamaer — Clerk
- Jack Bage — Commissioner
- Ryan Smykil — Commissioner
- Kellie Johnson
Who’s on the Municipal Authority
- W.L. Stout — Treasurer
- Jane Thomas
- Sarah Lockwood
- Stacy Lamar
Who’s on the Planning Commission
- Jim Denson — Board Member
- John Randolf — Board Member
- Ryan Smykil — Board Member
- Gerald Straw
- Kyle Moberly
- Richard Hinthorn
Development activity
Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
20251 housing units ($30K)
Recent meetings
Mon Aug 24, 2026
City Commission
City votes on rezoning property near railroad tracks and $111K lagoon project payment
The Newkirk City Commission will hold a public hearing to rezone a specific property from residential to commercial with reversion stipulations. The body will also approve routine financial claims totaling over $429,000 and vote on a new ordinance setting official compensation. Additionally, the commission will consider payments for the Lagoons Rehabilitation Project and a contract with Newkirk Main Street, Inc.
- Public hearing to rezone Newk OT Blk 10 Lot 1 from R-1 Residential to C-3 Commercial
- Ordinance 2026-5 A-2 fixing compensation for city officials and employees
- Payment of $100,177.50 to Reed Environmental for Lagoons Rehabilitation Project
- Payment of $11,147.50 to Myers Engineering for Lagoons Rehabilitation Project
- FY 2026-2027 contract with Newkirk Main Street, Inc. for $5,000.00
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NEWKIRK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
6:00 P.M. August 24, 2026
116 N. Maple (Newkirk Public Library)
Newkirk, OK
Kellie Johnson, Mayor Lee Stout, City Attorney
Krystal Newman, Commissioner Jane Thomas, City Manager
Jack Bagg, Commissioner Sarah Lockwood, City Clerk
Notice of Regular Meetings Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on November 25, 2025
prior fo-4:30 p.m. Agenda was posted on August 21*, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
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AGENDA
The Government of the City of Newkirk encourages participation in City activities by all
interested persons. If your participation at this meeting is not possible due to a disability,
please notify personnel in the City Cletk’s Office, 107 West 7th, 580-362-2117, and prior
to the above-listed meeting time so that any necessary arrangements can be made.
Official action can only be taken on items which appeat on the agenda. The
public body may adopt, approve, ratify, deny, defer, recommend, amend, strike,
ot continue any agenda item. When more information is needed to act on an item,
the public body may refer the matter to Staff, or back to Committee, or the
recommending body. Under certain circumstances, items are deferred to a
specific date or stricken from the agenda entirely.
Call to Order.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Ceremonies, Proclamations or Presentations
(None)
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PUBLIC HEARING
Consider and act on the rezoning of city property located at Newk OT Blk 10 Lot 1
~ No Address — located at 3" and R …
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Mon Aug 24, 2026
Municipal Authority
Newkirk Municipal Authority to consider lagoon project payments
The Newkirk Municipal Authority is meeting to handle routine consent agenda items, including approving minutes, claims, and fund transfers. Under old business, they will consider two payments for the Lagoons Rehabilitation Project, contingent on receipt of IHS/EPA grant funds, and receive an update on a possible change order. No new business is listed.
- Claim of $242,264.77 for services rendered in August 2026
- Transfer of $17,000.00 to Water Improvement Fund
- Transfer of $4,000.00 to Lift Station 2024 Fund
- Invoice from Myers Engineering for $11,147.50 for Lagoons Rehabilitation Project
- Reed Environmental Pay Application 7 for $100,177.50 for Lagoons Rehabilitation Project
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NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING
NEWKIRK MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY
6:00 P.M. August 24", 2026
Cmmediately Following Item #26 of the Board of Commissioners Meeting)
116 N Maple (Newkirk Public Library)
Newkirk, OK
Kellie Johnson, Chairman Lee Stout, City Attorney
Krystal Newman, ‘Trustee Jane Thomas, Manager
Jack Bagg, Trustee Sarah Lockwood, City Clerk
Notice of Meeting Filed in the Office of the City Cletk on November 25, 2025 prior to 4:30
d the agenda posted on the 21% day of August, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
AGENDA
ONSENT AGEND.
1. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting held July 27, 2026,
2. Approve by Resolution the submitting of a claim to the Newkirk Municipal Authority
in the amount of $242,264.77 for services rendered during the month of August 2026,
3. Approve by Resolution the submitting of $17,000.00 to the Newkirk Municipal
Authority for the Water Improvement Fund for the month of August 2026.
4, Approve by Resolution the submitting of $4,000.00 to the Newkirk Municipal
Authority for Lift Station 2024 Fund for the month of August 2026.
5. Approve the August 2026 Water Improvement Payment Fund claims for payment in
the amount of $17,837.76 (2015 Revenue Series).
6. Approve the August 2026 Lift Station Improvement 2024 Fund purchase order
presented in the amount of $5,683.80 for the monthly payment.
7. Approve the operating statement from the Newkirk Municipal Authority for the
Oklahoma Water Resources Board for July 2026.
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Mon Aug 10, 2026
City Commission
Commission to vote on surplus equipment sales and employee policies
The Newkirk Board of Commissioners will vote on consent agenda items including claims and invoices, then consider several policies (employee social media, community social media, employee vehicle) and discuss ambulance rates for non-residents. They will also vote on resolutions to surplus city property for sale and a budget transfer.
- Resolution 2026-4: surplus a Three Phase Plaza pad transformer (est. $10,000) for sale to Northwest Transformers
- Resolution 2026-5: surplus a 1978 Ford F600 dump truck, 2014 Dodge Charger, and Massey Ferguson tractor for public bid
- Transfer of appropriations: $15,450 for maintenance and operation
- Claims: $390 to Abby Brunton, $109.65 to Equity Bank, $755.39 to Harps Food Stores, $100 to Randy Palmberg, $2,815.55 loan payment, $8,462.56 to Harp's Food Stores
- Engineering invoices: $19,475 and $31,312.50 for Lagoons Rehabilitation Project (paid upon grant receipt)
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NEWKIRK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
6:00 P.M. — Monday, August 10", 2026
116 N MAPLE (NEWKIRK PUBLIC LIBRARY)
Newkirk, OK
Kellie Johnson, Mayor Lee Stout, City Attorney
Krystal Newman, Commissioner Jane Thomas, City Manager
Jack Bagg, Commissioner Sarah Lockwood, City Clerk
Notice of Regular Meetings Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on November 25, 2025
rior to 4:30 p.m. and the agenda was posted on August 7, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
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AGENDA
The Government of the City of Newkirk encourages participation in City activities by all
interested persons. If your participation at this meeting is not possible due to a disability,
please notify personnel in the City Clerk’s Office, 107 West 7, 580-362-2117, prior to
the above-listed meeting time so that any necessary arrangements can be made.
Official action can only be taken on items which appear on the agenda. The public
body may adopt, approve, ratify, deny, defer, recommend, amend, strike, or continue
any agenda item. When more information is needed to act on an item, the public
body may refer the matter to Staff, or back to Committee, or the recommending
body. Under certain circumstances, items are deferred to a specific date or stricken
from the agenda entirely.
Call to Order.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Ceremonies, Proclamations or Presentations
(None)
CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed under the Consent Agenda are deemed to be non-controversial and
routine in nature by the governing body. …
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Mon Jul 27, 2026
City Commission
Newkirk City Commission to consider water, sewer, and electric rate increases
The City Commission will vote on three ordinances to increase base rates for water, sewer, and electric services. The body is also reviewing several payments for the Lagoons Rehabilitation Project and general city fund claims.
- Ordinances 2026-2, 2026-3, and 2026-4 to increase water, sewer, and electric rates
- Reed Environmental Pay Applications 5 and 6 totaling $361,000 for Lagoons Rehabilitation Project
- Myers Engineering invoices totaling $44,937.50 for Lagoons Rehabilitation Project
- July 2026 General Fund claims in the amount of $383,685.74
- Claim to Newkirk Municipal Authority for $191,547.13 for July 2026 services
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NEWKIRK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
6:00 P.M. July 27", 2026
116 N. Maple (Newkirk Public Library)
Newkirk, OK
Kellie Johnson, Mayor Lee Stout, City Attorney
Krystal Newman, Commissioner Jane Thomas, City Manager
Jack Bagg, Commissioner Sarah Lockwood, City Clerk
Notice of Regular Meetings Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on November 25, 2025
prior to 4:30 p.m. Agenda was posted on July 24", 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
AGENDA
The Government of the City of Newkirk encourages participation in City activities by all
interested persons. If your participation at this meeting is not possible due to a disability,
please notify personnel in the City Clerk’s Office, 107 West 7th, 580-362-2117, and prior
to the above-listed meeting time so that any necessary arrangements can be made.
Official action can only be taken on items which appear on the agenda. The
public body may adopt, approve, ratify, deny, defer, recommend, amend, strike,
of continue any agenda item. When mote information is needed to act on an item,
the public body may refer the matter to Staff, or back to Committee, or the
recommending body. Under certain citcumstances, items are deferred to a
specific date or stricken from the agenda entirely.
Call to Order.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Ceremonies, Proclamations or Presentations
(None)
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CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed under the Consent Agenda ate deemed to be non-controversial and
routine in nature by the governing body. They will be approve …
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Mon Jul 27, 2026
Municipal Authority
Newkirk Municipal Authority considers rate increases for water, sewer, and electric
The Newkirk Municipal Authority will consider three ordinances to increase base rates for water, sewer, and electric services. The body will also vote on several claims and payments related to the Lagoons Rehabilitation Project.
- Ordinance 2026-2: Increase base water rates
- Ordinance 2026-3: Increase base sewer rates
- Ordinance 2026-4: Increase electric rates and change billing determination
- Reed Environmental Pay Applications 5 and 6 for $71,250.00 and $289,750.00
- Myers Engineering invoices for $17,375.00 and $27,562.50 for Lagoons Rehabilitation Project
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NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING
NEWKIRK MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY
6:00 P.M. July 27", 2026
(Immediately Following Item #32 of the Board of Commissioners Meeting)
116 N Maple (Newkirk Public Library)
Newkirk, OK.
Kellie Johnson, Chairman Lee Stout, City Attorney
Krystal Newman, Trustee Jane Thomas, Manager
Jack Bagg, Trustee Sarah Lockwood, City Clerk
Notice of Meeting Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on November 25, 2025 prior to 4:30
p.m. and the agenda posted on the 24" day of July, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting held June 22, 2026.
2. Approve by Resolution the submitting of a claim to the Newkirk Municipal Authority
in the amount of $191,547.13 for services rendered during the month of July 2026.
3. Approve by Resolution the submitting of a claim to the Newkirk Municipal Authority
in the amount of $8,091.38; encumbrances for services rendered during the month of
June, 2026.
4. Approve by Resolution the submitting of $17,000.00 to the Newkirk Municipal
Authority for the Water Improvement Fund for the month of July 2026.
5. Approve by Resolution the submitting of $4,000.00 to the Newkirk Municipal
Authority for Lift Station 2024 Fund for the month of July 2026,
6. Approve the July 2026 Water Improvement Payment Fund claims for payment in the
amount of $17,837.76 (2015 Revenue Series).
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Mon Jul 13, 2026
City Commission
City to approve $5,000 contract with Newkirk Chamber of Commerce for FY 2026‑2027
The Newkirk City Commission will vote on several routine financial items, including purchase orders and fund appropriations. They will also consider a $5,000 contract with the Newkirk Chamber of Commerce for the 2026‑2027 fiscal year. Additional agenda items include appointing three members to the Planning Commission and reviewing utility rate increase ordinances.
- Approve purchase order #30456 to Abby Bruiton for $480.00 (kitchen services)
- Approve purchase orders #30445, #30454 to Harps Food Stores, Inc. for $779.58 (meals)
- Approve contract with Newkirk Chamber of Commerce for $5,000.00 for FY 2026‑2027
- Vote on appointment of three applicants to the Planning Commission
- Review drafted ordinances for electric, water, and sewer utility rate increases
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»/NEWKIRK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
6:00 P.M. — Monday, July 13", 2026
116 N MAPLE (NEWKIRK PUBLIC LIBRARY)
Newkirk, OK
Kellie Johnson, Mayor Lee Stout, City Attorney
Krystal Newman, Commissioner Jane Thomas, City Manager
Jack Bagg, Commissioner Sarah Lockwood, City Clerk
Notice of Regular Meetings Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on November 25, 2025
prior to 4:30 p.m, and the agenda was posted on July 10, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
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AGENDA
The Government of the City of Newkirk encourages participation in City activities by all
interested persons. If your participation at this meeting is not possible due to a disability,
please notify personnel in the City Clerk’s Office, 107 West 7, 580-362-2117, prior to
the above-listed meeting time so that any necessary arrangements can be made.
Official action can only be taken on items which appear on the agenda. The public
body may adopt, approve, ratify, deny, defer, recommend, amend, strike, or continue
any agenda item. When more information is needed to act on an item, the public
body may refer the matter to Staff, or back to Committee, or the recommending
body. Under certain circumstances, items are deferred to a specific date or stricken
from the agenda entirely.
Call to Order.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Ceremonies, Proclamations or Presentations
(None)
CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed under the Consent Agenda are deemed to be non-controversial and
routine in nature by the governing body. They will be approved by one motion of the …
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Tue May 26, 2026
Municipal Authority
Municipal Authority to consider utility rate hikes and approve multiple fund claims
The Newkirk Municipal Authority will approve several fund claims and payments, including a $217,016.26 service claim and a $17,837.76 water‑improvement claim. It will also consider and vote on proposed increases to residential and commercial utility rates, with the city attorney drafting an ordinance. All other agenda items are routine approvals.
- Approve claim to the Authority for $217,016.26 for services rendered in May 2026
- Approve May 2026 Water Improvement Payment Fund claim of $17,837.76
- Approve Lift Station 2024 Fund purchase order for $5,683.80
- Approve Myers Invoice #224179-14 for $13,495.00 using IHS/EPA grant funds
- Consider raising base utility rates (electric, water, sewer, dusk‑dawn lights) and draft ordinance
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NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING
NEWKIRK MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY
6:00 P.M. May 26, 2026
(Immediately Following Item #26 of the Boatd of Commissioners Meeting)
116 N Maple (Newkirk Public Library)
Newkirk, OK
Kellie Johnson, Chaitman Lee Stout, City Attorney
Krystal Newman, Trustee Jane Thomas, Manager
Jack Bagg, Trustee Satah Lockwood, City Cletk
Notice of Meeting Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on November 25, 2025 prior to 4:30
p.m. and the agenda posted on the 22"4 day of May, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
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AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting held April 27, 2026.
2. Approve by Resolution the submitting of a claim to the Newkirk Municipal Authority
in the amount of $217,016.26 (est) for services rendered during the month of May
2026.
3. Approve by Resolution the submitting of $17,000.00 to the Newkirk Municipal
Authority for the Water Improvement Fund for the month of May 2026.
4. Approve by Resolution the submitting of $4,000.00 to the Newkirk Municipal
Authority for Lift Station 2024 Fund for the month of May 2026.
5. | Approve the May 2026 Water Improvement Payment Fund claims for payment in
the amount of $17,837.76 (2015 Revenue Series).
6. Approve the May 2026 Lift Station Improvement 2024 Fund purchase order
presented in the amount of $5,683.80 for the monthly payment.
7. Approve the operating statement from the Newkirk Municipal Authority for the
Oklahoma Water Resources Board for April 2026.
8. Approve Myers Inv …
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Mon Mar 23, 2026
City Commission
City Commission approves water, claims, and surplus equipment bids
The Newkirk Board of Commissioners will approve routine claims and payments totaling over $600,000 for water systems, infrastructure repairs, and senior citizen meals. The body will also consider a policy for public records requests and declare surplus city vehicles for public bid.
- Approve $183,929.54 claim to Newkirk Municipal Authority
- Approve $351,502.22 General Fund claims for payment
- Approve $94,761.00 for Street Repairs via 1 Cent Sales Tax Fund
- Consider Resolution 2026-2 for Open Records Act compliance
- Declare surplus city trucks for public bid
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✓ Decided: Commission approved $95,679 street‑repair contract and several fund payments
The commission adopted the consent agenda, approving multiple fund claims and a $183,929.54 claim to the Municipal Authority. It approved an amended 1 Cent Sales Tax Fund contract for $95,679 of street repairs. The board also approved a $2,500 payment to the fireworks supplier and declared two electric‑department trucks surplus for public bid, while the open‑records resolution was tabled.
- Approved consent agenda items including $183,929.54 claim to Municipal Authority (Anderson, Bagg, Johnson)
- Approved amended 1 Cent Sales Tax Fund street‑repair contract $95,679 to Evans & Associates (Anderson, Bagg, Johnson)
- Approved $2,500 payment to fireworks supplier for Fourth of July display (Anderson, Bagg; Johnson nays)
- Approved Resolution 2026‑3 declaring two electric‑department trucks surplus for public bid (Anderson, Bagg, Johnson)
- Resolution 2026‑2 on open‑records policy was tabled
- Approved City Manager’s March 23 report (Anderson, Bagg, Johnson)
- Approved March 2026 Grant Report (Anderson, Bagg, Johnson)
- Approved Fund Summary Report for February 28, 2026 (Anderson, Bagg, Johnson)
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NEWKIRK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
6:00 P.M. March 23", 2026
116 N. Maple (Newkirk Public Library)
Newkirk, OK
Kellie Johnson, Mayor Lee Stout, City Attorney
Joe Anderson, Commissioner Jane Thomas, Interim City Manager
Jack Bagg, Commissioner Sarah Lockwood, City Clerk
Notice of Regular Meetings Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on November 25, 2025
prior to 4:30 p.m. Agenda was posted on March 20th, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
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AGENDA
The Government of the City of Newkirk encourages participation in City activities by all
interested petsons. If your participation at this meeting is not possible due to a disability,
please notify personnel in the City Clerk’s Office, 107 West 7th, 580-362-2117, and prior
to the above-listed meeting time so that any necessary attangements can be made.
Official action can only be taken on items which appear on the agenda, The
public body may adopt, approve, ratify, deny, defer, recommend, amend, strike,
or continue any agenda item, When more information is needed to act on an item,
the public body may refer the matter to Staff, or back to Committee, or the
recommending body. Under certain circumstances, items ate deferred to a
specific date ot stricken from the agenda entirely.
Call to Order.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Ceremonies, Proclamations or Presentations (None)
CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed under the Consent Agenda are deemed to be non-controversial and
routine in nature by the governing body. They will be ap …
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Newkirk Commission Meeting
March 23", 2026
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
NEWKIRK, OKLAHOMA
116 N Maple ~ Newkirk Public Library
March 23°4, 2026
Present: Kellie Johnson, Mayor
Joe Anderson, Commissioner
Jack Bagg, Commissioner
Jane Thomas, City Manager
Sarah Lockwood, City Clerk
WL. Stout, City Attorney
Absent: Stacy Lamar, Interim City Treasurer
Others Present: Citizens Karen Dye, Bob Capone, Richard Brown, Trudy
Bagg, Claude Triscornia, Krystal Newman, and Austin
Gregory, Employees Richard Hinthorn, and Joe Huffman.
1. Call to Order
Mayor Kellie Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Mayor Johnson led the Commission in the pledge of allegiance.
3. Ceremonies, Proclamations or Presentations (none)
CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed under the Consent Agenda are deemed to be non-controversial and
routine in nature by the governing body. They will be approved by one motion of the
governing body. The items on the Consent Agenda will not be discussed. Any
member of the governing body desiring to discuss an item on the Consent Agenda may
request that it be removed from the Consent Agenda and discussed. It will then be
considered at that time. Staff recommends placing items #4 through #15 on the
Consent Agenda.
4. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting held at 6:00 p.m. on March 9, 2026.
5. Approve by Resolution the submitting of a claim to the Newkirk Municipal
Authority in the amount of $183,929.54 for services rendered during the mont …
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🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the consent agenda, minus item 13 due to an incorrect dollar amount listed. Roll —
3 yea
Anderson yea · Bagg yea · Johnson yea
to approve the amended March 23, 2026 1 Cent Sales Tax Fund claim in the amount of $95,679.00 to Evans & Associates Construction Company for Street Repairs, PO #29954. Roll —
3 yea
Anderson yea · Bagg yea · Johnson yea
to approve the Fund Summary Report for the month ending February 28, 2026 for fiscal year 2025-2026 Roll —
3 yea
Anderson yea · Bagg yea · Johnson yea
[context] Roll —
2 yea
Anderson yea · Bagg yea
Resolution 2026-3, declaring Newkirk Electric Department’s white 1991 Ford 800 VIN 1FDXX34AS5MYA26303 with attached TX 245 Digger unit and yellow 2011 International MaxForce truck VIN…
3 yea
Anderson yea · Bagg yea · Johnson yea
Mon Mar 9, 2026
City Commission
City Commission approves contracts and considers equipment purchases
The Newkirk Board of Commissioners will consider approving claims for senior citizen meals and supplies, a municipal authority operating statement, and a resolution for a 2026 interlocal cooperative agreement. The body will also discuss purchasing heavy equipment and a citizen's proposal for a reporting system.
- Approve $627.96 in Senior Citizens Cash Fund claims
- Approve $83,000 purchase of a 2016 Freightliner/Altec DC47-TR
- Approve $80,000 purchase of a 2019 Ford F550/Altec AT41M
- Consider donating $5,000 to the 2026 Fourth of July Fireworks display
- Discuss citizen Austin Gregory's proposal for a reporting system
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NEWKIRK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
6:00 P.M. -Monday, March 911', 2026
116 N MAPLE (NEWKIRK PUBLIC LIBRARY)
Newkirk,OK
Kellie Johnson, Mayor
Joe Anderson, Commissioner
Jack Bagg, Commissioner
Lee Stout, City Attorney
Jane Thomas, Interim City Manager
Sarah Lockwood, City Clerk
Notice of Regular Meetings Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on November 25, 2025
rior to 4:30 p.m. and the agenda was posted on March 6. 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
AGENDA
The Government of the City of Newkirk encourages participation in City activities by all
interested persons. If your participation at this meeting is not possible due to a disability,
please notify personnel in the City Clerk's Office, 107 West 7'1\ 580-362-2117, prior to
the above-listed meeting time so that any necessary arrangements can be made.
Official action can only be taken on items which appear on the agenda. The public
body may adopt, approve, ratify, deny, defer, recommend, amend, strike, or continue
any agenda item. When more information is needed to act on an item, the public
body may refer the matter to Staff, or back to Committee, or the recommending
body. Under certain circumstances, items are deferred to a specific date or stricken
from the agenda entirely.
1. Call to Order.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Ceremonies, Proclamations or Presentations. (none)
CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed under the Consent Agenda are deemed to be non-controversial and
routine in nature by the governing body. They will be ap …
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Mon Feb 23, 2026
City Commission
City to approve water and sewer utility agreements for Fox Meadows
The Newkirk City Commission will consider and act on utility use agreements with the Housing Authority of the Kaw Tribe to extend potable water and sanitary sewer service to the Fox Meadows Housing Development. The meeting also includes a consent agenda approving multiple claims and payments, including a $185,769.83 claim to the Municipal Authority and a $91,136.73 construction contract with Reed Environmental. Additional items include discussion of a Fourth of July fireworks plan and a possible executive session on the City Manager's employment status.
- Approve claim to Newkirk Municipal Authority for $185,769.83 for services rendered in February 2026
- Approve $17,000 to the Municipal Authority for the Water Improvement Payment Fund for February 2026
- Approve $4,000 to the Municipal Authority for the Lift Station Improvement 2024 Fund for February 2026
- Approve Grant Fund claim of $91,136.73 to Reed Environmental, LLC for construction services on the Lagoons Rehabilitation Project
- Consider and act on utility use agreements extending water and sewer service to Fox Meadows Housing Development
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NEWKIRK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
6:00 P.M. February 23, 2026
116 N. Maple (Newkirk Public Library)
Newkirk, OK
Kellie Johnson, Mayor Lee Stout, City Attorney
Joe Anderson, Commissioner Jane Thomas, Interim City Manager
Jack Bagg, Commissioner Sarah Lockwood, City Clerk
Notice of Regular Meetings Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on November 25, 2025
prior to 4:30 p.m. Agenda was posted on February 20th, 2026 at 4:30 p.m,
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AGENDA
The Government of the City of Newkirk encourages participation in City activities by all
interested persons. If your participation at this mecting is not possible due to a disability,
please notify personnel in the City Clerk’s Office, 107 West 7th, 580-362-2117, and prior
to the above-listed meeting time so that any necessary arrangements can be made.
Official action can only be taken on items which appear on the agenda. The
public body may adopt, approve, ratify, deny, defer, recommend, amend, strike,
or continue any agenda item. When mote information is needed to act on an item,
the public body may refer the matter to Staff, or back to Committee, or the
recommending body. Under certain circumstances, items ate deferred to a
specific date or stricken from the agenda entitely.
Call to Order,
Pledge of Allegiance.
Ceremonies, Proclamations or Presentations (None)
CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed under the Consent Agenda ate deemed to be non-controversial and
toutine in nature by …
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Mon Feb 9, 2026
City Commission
City Commission to vote on $35,987 emergency river well pump replacement
The Newkirk City Commission will approve several routine payment claims and review financial reports. It will consider an emergency contract to replace river water well #1 pump for $35,987.20. The board will also discuss a new Open Records Request policy and a review of electric rates by OMPA.
- Approve $2,000 water improvement payment claim (2015 Revenue Series).
- Approve $12,932 Parks & Rec claim to PowerPlay, Inc. for splash pad project (PO #29680).
- Approve $1,500 library e‑book service claim to Overdrive, Inc. (PO #29829).
- Approve emergency river water well #1 pump replacement for $35,987.20.
- Discuss policy for Open Records Requests under the Oklahoma Records Act.
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NEWKIRK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
6:00 P.M. - Monday, February 9th, 2026
116 N MAPLE (NEWKIRK PUBLIC LIBRARY)
Newkirk, OK
Kellie Johnson, Mayor
Joe Anderson, Commissioner
Jack Bagg, Commissioner
Lee Stout, City Attorney
Jane Thomas, Interim City Manager
Sarah Lockwood, City Clerk
Notice of Regular Meetings Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on November 25. 2025
rior to 4:30 p.m. and the agenda was posted on February 6, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
AGENDA
The Government of the City of Newkirk encourages participation in City activities by all
interested persons. If your participation at this meeting is not possible due to a disability,
please notify personnel in the City Clerk's Office, 107 West 7111, 580-362-2117, prior to
the above-listed meeting time so that any necessary arrangements can be made.
Official action can only be taken on items which appear on the agenda. The public
body may adopt, approve, ratify, deny, defer, recommend, amend, strike, or continue
any agenda item. When more information is needed to act on an item, the public
body may refer the matter to Staff, or back to Committee; or the recommending
body. Under certain circumstances, items are deferred to a specific date or stricken
from the agenda entirely.
1. Call to Order.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Ceremonies, Proclamations or Presentations. (none)
CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed under the Consent Agenda are deemed to be non-controversial and
routine in nature by the governing body. They wi …
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Mon Jan 26, 2026
City Commission
Commission to approve $168,488 claim to Newkirk Municipal Authority
The Newkirk City Commission will vote on a consent agenda that includes several routine payments, the largest being a $168,488.10 claim to the Newkirk Municipal Authority for services rendered in January 2026. The board will also consider new business items such as a Reed Environmental payment of $18,525 for the Lagoons Rehabilitation Project and a $21,960 invoice from Myers Engineering for the same project, plus an amendment to the Downtown Design Ordinance. Additional actions include appointing members to the Board of Adjustment and the Fair Housing Board and entering an executive session for confidential matters.
- Approve $168,488.10 claim to Newkirk Municipal Authority for services rendered Jan 2026
- Approve $17,000 to the Water Improvement Payment Fund for Jan 2026
- Approve $2,500 to the Lift Station Improvement Fund for Jan 2026
- Consider Reed Environmental Pay Application $18,525 using THS/EPA grant funds for Lagoons Rehabilitation Project
- Consider invoice $21,960 from Myers Engineering for engineering services on the Lagoons Rehabilitation Project
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NEWKIRK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
6:00 P.M. January 26, 2025
116 N. Maple (Newkirk Public Library)
Newkirk, OK
Kellie Johnson, Mayor Lee Stout, City Attorney
Joe Anderson, Commissioner Jane Thomas, Interim City Manager
Jack Bagg, Commissioner Sarah Lockwood, City Clerk
Notice of Regular Meetings Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on November 25, 2025
prior to 4:30 p.m. Agenda was posted on January 23rd, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
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AGENDA
The Government of the City of Newkirk encourages participation in City activities by all
interested persons. If yout participation at this meeting is not possible due to a disability,
please notify personnel in the City Clerk’s Office, 107 West 7th, 580-362-2117, and prior
to the above-listed meeting time so that any necessary arrangements can be made.
Official action can only be taken on items which appear on the agenda. The
public body may adopt, approve, ratify, deny, defer, recommend, amend, strike,
or continue any agenda item. When more information is needed to act on an item,
the public body may refer the matter to Staff, or back to Committee, or the
recommending body. Under certain circumstances, items are deferred to a
specific date or stricken from the agenda entirely.
Call to Order.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Ceremonies, Proclamations or Presentations (None)
CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed under the Consent Agenda are deemed to be non-controversial and
routine in nature by the governing body. The …
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Mon Jan 12, 2026
City Commission
Commission to consider $94,761 street repair project for Newkirk
The Newkirk City Commission will approve routine consent‑agenda items, including several fund appropriations and meeting minutes. It will discuss two major infrastructure proposals: a $94,761 street‑repair contract with Evans & Associates and a $65,597.50 alley‑repair contract that includes reimbursement from Fairfax Medical Clinic. The board will also move into executive session to address employment actions concerning the City Manager.
- Approve $94,761 street‑repair contract with Evans & Associates for multiple street patches and overlays
- Approve $65,597.50 alley‑repair contract with Evans & Associates, with $41,741.25 reimbursement from Fairfax Medical Clinic
- Approve $65,500.00 appropriation to the #1 Lift Station Fund for FY 2025‑2026 beginning balance
- Approve $13,095.00 appropriation from Rick Scott Construction for a transformer for the Newkirk Public Schools project
- Enter executive session to discuss employment actions related to the City Manager
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✓ Decided: Commission approves $94,761 street repair contract
The Newkirk City Commission approved a $94,761 contract with Evans & Associates for street repairs across multiple locations, and a $65,597.50 alley repair project with partial reimbursement from Fairfax Medical Clinic. The city manager position was reopened for applications with amended criteria. All votes were unanimous (3-0).
- Approved $94,761 street repair contract with Evans & Associates (3-0)
- Approved $65,597.50 alley repair project with $41,741.25 reimbursement from Fairfax Medical Clinic (3-0)
- Reopened city manager position for applications with amended criteria (3-0)
- Approved consent agenda except item 5 due to incorrect date (3-0)
- Approved minutes of Special Meeting held January 2, 2026 (3-0)
- Approved City Manager's Report for January 12, 2026 (3-0)
- Approved December 2025 City Treasurer's Report (3-0)
- Appointed Leslie Pannell to Parks and Recreation Board until July 31, 2027 (3-0)
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NEWKIRK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
6:00 P.M. - Monday, January 12", 2026
116 N MAPLE (NEWKIRK PUBLIC LIBRARY)
Newkirk, OK
Kellie Johnson, Mayor Lee Stout, City Attorney
Joe Anderson, Commissioner Jane Thomas, Interim City Manager
Jack Bagg, Commissioner Sarah Lockwood, City Clerk
Notice of Regular Meetings Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on November 25, 2025
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The Government of the City of Newkirk encourages participation in City activities by all
interested persons. If your participation at this meeting is not possible due to a disability,
please notify personnel in the City Clerk’s Office, 107 West 7", 580-362-2117, prior to
the above-listed meeting time so that any necessary arrangements can be made.
Official action can only be taken on items which appear on the agenda. The public
body may adopt, approve, ratify, deny, defer, recommend, amend, strike, or continue
any agenda item. When more information is needed to act on an item, the public
‘body may refer the matter to Staff, or back to Committee, or the recommending
body. Under certain circumstances, items are deferred to a specific date or stricken
from the agenda entirely.
Call to Order,
Pledge of Allegiance.
Ceremonies, Proclamations or Presentations. (none)
CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed under the Consent Agenda are deemed to be non-controversial and
routine in nature by the governing b …
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Newkirk Commission Meeting
January 12, 2026
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
NEWKIRK, OKLAHOMA
116 N Maple — Newkirk Public Library
January 12, 2026
Present: Kellie Johnson, Mayor
Joe Anderson, Commissioner
Jack Bagg, Commissioner
Jane Thomas, Interim City Manager
Sarah Lockwood, City Clerk
Absent: Stacy Lamaer, Interim City Treasurer
W.L. Stout, City Attorney
Others Present: Citizens Karen Dye, Trudy Bagg, Walter Shafer, Richard
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Brown, Dereck Cassady, Krystal Newman; Employees Joe
Huffman, Kevin Main, Jordan Farmer and Amy Lewellen.
Call to Order
Mayor Kellie Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Johnson led the Commission in the pledge of allegiance.
‘Ceremonies, Proclamations or Presentations (none)
CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed under the Consent Agenda are deemed to be non-controversial and routine
in nature by the governing body. They will be approved by one motion of the governing
body. The items on the Consent Agenda will not be discussed. Any member of the
governing body desiring to discuss an item on the Consent Agenda may request that it be
removed from the Consent Agenda and discussed. It will then be considered at that time.
Staff recommends placing items #4 through #13 on the Consent Agenda.
Approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held December 22, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
Approve the appropriation to the Senior Citizen Cash Fund a donation from Seniors Inc
in the amount of $809.87 for the purchase of a c …
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Fri Jan 2, 2026
City Commission
City Commission to discuss City Manager employment actions in executive session
The Newkirk City Commission will consider entering an executive session to discuss employment actions concerning the City Manager, including hiring, promotion, demotion, discipline, or resignation. After the executive session, the commission will decide whether to reconvene the meeting in open session.
- Proposed executive session on City Manager employment matters
- Decision on reconvening the meeting into an open session
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✓ Decided: Commission voted 3-0 to enter executive session on City Manager employment
The commission entered an executive session to discuss the City Manager's employment matters. They reconvened the meeting in open session at 2:00 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 2:10 p.m. No further action on the City Manager appointment will be taken until the applicant responds.
- Enter executive session to discuss City Manager employment (motion carried 3-0)
- Reconvene into open meeting at 2:00 p.m. (motion carried 3-0)
- Adjourn meeting at 2:10 p.m. (motion carried 3-0)
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NEWKIRK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SPECIAL MEETING — WORK SESSION
1:30 P.M. — FRIDAY, JANUARY 2", 2026
107 W. 7° ST. (COMMISSIONER’S MEETING ROOM)
Newkirk, OK
Kellie Johnson, Mayor Lee Stout, City Attorney
Joe Anderson, Commissioner Jane Thomas, Interim City Manager
Jack Bagg, Commissioner Sarah Lockwood, City Clerk
Notice of Special Meetings Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on December 29, 2025 and the
co posted on December 29, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.
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AGENDA
The Government of the City of Newkirk encourages participation in City activities by all interested
persons. If your participation at this meeting is not possible due to a disability, please notify
personnel in the City Clerk’s Office, 107 West 7", 580-362-2117, prior to the above-listed meeting
time so that any necessary arrangements can be made.
Call to Order.
PROPOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
Consider and act on entering Executive Session to discuss the employment, hiring,
appointment, promotion, demotion, disciplining or resignation of the City Manager
pursuant to Section 307 B (1) of the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act.
Consider and act on reconvening into Open Meeting.
Consider and act on the employment, hiring, appointment, promotion, demotion,
disciplining or resignation of the City Manager.
Adjournment.
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Newkirk Commission Meeting
January 2, 2026
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
NEWKIRK, OKLAHOMA
SPECTAL MEETING — WORK SESSION
107 W 7 S¢. (Commissioner’s Meeting Room)
January 2", 2026 1:30 p.m.
Present: Kellie Johnson, Mayor
Joe Anderson, Vice Mayor
Jack Bagg, Commissioner
Jane Thomas, Interim City Manager
Sarah Lockwood, City Clerk
Absent Stacy Lamar, Interim Treasurer
W.L. Stout, City Attorney
Others Present: none
1. Call to Order
Mayor Kellie Johnson called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.
PROPOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
2. Consider and act on entering Executive Session to discuss the employment, hiring,
appointment, promotion, demotion, disciplining or resignation of the City Manager
pursuant to Section 307 B (1) of the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act.
Commissioner Anderson made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Bagg, to enter
Executive Session to discuss the employment, hiring, appointment, promotion,
demotion, disciplining or resignation of the City Manager pursuant to Section 307 B (1)
of the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act at 1:30 p.m.
Roll — Ayes: Anderson, Bagg, Johnson Nays: None Motion Carries
3. Consider and act on reconvening into Open Meeting.
Commissioner Anderson made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Bagg, to
reconvene into Open Meeting at 2:00 p.m.
Roll - Ayes: Anderson, Bagg, Johnson Nays: None Motion Carries
4. Consider and act on the employment, hiring, appointment, promotion, demotion,
disciplining or resignation of the City Manager. …
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Roll —
3 yea
Anderson yea · Bagg yea · Johnson yea
[context] Roll
3 yea
Anderson yea · Bagg yea · Johnson yea
💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $8.4M | HIGHPOINT PARTNERS LLC Department of Defense · MISSISSIPPI RIVER BASIN LOCKS 16-18-20 ILLINOIS CITY, IL - GLADSTONE, |
| $8.0M | HIGHPOINT PARTNERS LLC Department of Defense · REPAIR TO EXISITING DAMAGE OF IN CHANNEL DIKES AT NEWT GRAHAM LOCK AND |
| $4.3M | HIGHPOINT PARTNERS LLC Department of Defense · THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS IS SEEKING PROPOSALS FOR REPAIRING TH |
| $3.5M | KAY COUNTY JUSTICE FACILITY Department of the Interior · DETENTION SERVICES KAY COUNTY IGF::CL::IGF |
| $3.1M | HIGHPOINT PARTNERS LLC Department of Defense · SPILLWAY BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE AND DAM, YELL COUNTY, |
| $1.9M | HIGHPOINT PARTNERS LLC Department of Defense · LOC-B IMPROVEMENTS TA-250 |
| $1.7M | KAY COUNTY JUSTICE FACILITY Department of the Interior · ADULT DETENTION CENTER SERVICES - KAY COUNTY |
| $448,763 | HIGHPOINT PARTNERS LLC Department of Defense · BASE |
| $29,699 | RUSSELL BAZIL Department of Defense · GATE ATTENDANT SERVICES, BASE YEAR, COON CREEK, KAW LAKE, OKLAHOMA. |
| $19,799 | RUSSELL BAZIL Department of Defense · FY25 GATE ATTENDANT SERVICES, KAW LAKE, COON CREEK |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Kay County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Business establishments1,047 (14,063 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$910/mo (37 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy20.1% (low numeracy 31% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
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Recorded votes
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Permitted housing units
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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