Duncan, OK

City Council

The Duncan City Council will consider approving two Planned Unit Development ordinances, one at 4179 North Hwy 81 and another near Plato Road and Chisholm Trail Parkway, plus a use permit for a veterinary clinic at 309 South 42nd Street. The council will also vote on a $35,202 forklift purchase for the Electric Department. The Public Utilities Authority will consider several pay requests for ongoing projects, and the Economic Development Trust Authority has only consent agenda and comments.

• PUD ordinance at 4179 North Hwy 81 (currently R-3 residential)
• PUD ordinance near Plato Road and Chisholm Trail Parkway (currently R-1 and R-3)
• Use permit for veterinary clinic at 309 South 42nd Street (A-1 zoned)
• Purchase of 2026 Toyota Forklift for Electric Department for $35,202.00
• Pay requests totaling $52,068.21 for fire station, water tower, and sewer projects

City Council

The Duncan City Council and related boards meet to approve routine consent items and several significant contracts, including payments for the new fire station and a large water/wastewater improvement program. The Public Utilities Authority will consider pay requests and a $1,028,700 professional services agreement. The Economic Development Trust Authority will consider using $268,000 in sales tax funds for the Simmons Center pool roof replacement.

• Pay Request No. 8R: $84,487.49 for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project Phase 1D
• Pay Request No. 50: $2,540.22 for Water Project FY2022
• Pay Application No. 9: $498,524.21 to Miller-Tippens Construction for new fire station at Highway 81 & Camelback
• Change Order No. 7 with AriesPro: $104,996.00 for three-year cloud data hosting for meter maintenance software
• Professional Service Agreement with Freese and Nichols: $1,028,700.00 for Duncan Water and Wastewater Improvement Program FY 2026

City Council

The City Council, Public Utilities Authority, and Economic Development Trust Authority are meeting to approve various service contracts, tax schedule amendments, and project funding. Key decisions include funding for a pool replacement and professional services for water infrastructure.

• Proposed $132,000 in sales tax funds for the Simmons Center Pool Replacement Project
• Proposed amendment to occupation tax schedules for peddlers, transient merchants, and utilities
• Agreement for two School Resource Officers for Red River Technology Center for 2026-2027
• Payment of $14,250.00 and $2,545.84 to Freese and Nichols, Inc. for water projects
• Ground Maintenance Agreement with Chisholm Trail Soccer Association for Abe Raizen Park

City Council

The Duncan City Council, Public Utilities Authority, and Economic Development Trust Authority meet jointly. The council will vote on relaxing camping, alcohol, and signage rules for the United Way BBQ event in September. The utilities authority will consider a $405,540.11 construction payment for the new Fire Station #4, an increase in recreational lake fees, and ratification of an emergency water main repair. The trust will approve two small business grants for Main Street improvements.

• Consider approving Miller-Tippens Construction pay request #9 for $405,540.11 for new Fire Station #4 (81 & Camelback)
• Relax camping regulations and alcoholic beverage code for United Way BBQ Showdown in Fuqua Park, September 11-12, 2026
• Increase recreational fees at City of Duncan Lakes (tabled from May 12, 2026)
• Ratify emergency repair of water main along South US Highway 81, Beech Avenue, and 44th Street
• Approve local grants totaling $6,321.85 to Merchant Gelato Bar ($1,450) and Jeanne Kay Designs ($4,871) for work on West Main Street

The Duncan Public Utilities Authority approved an increase in recreational fees for four city lakes to address operational losses. The City Council also approved several regulatory relaxations for the United Way BBQ Showdown in Fuqua Park. Additionally, the city authorized payments for fire station construction and downtown facade grants.

• Approved increase in recreational fees for City of Duncan Lakes (4-1)
• Approved relaxing camping regulations for United Way BBQ Showdown at Fuqua Park (4-0, 1 abstained)
• Approved relaxing Alcoholic Beverage Code for United Way BBQ Fest (4-0, 1 abstained)
• Approved relaxing City Code for temporary signage for United Way BBQ Festival (4-0, 1 abstained)
• Approved $405,540.11 payment to Miller-Tippens Construction LLC for Fire Station #4 (5-0)
• Approved $5,900.34 payment to ADG Blatt for Fire Station #4 professional services (5-0)
• Ratified emergency water main repairs along South US Highway 81, Beech Avenue and 44th Street (5-0)
• Approved facade grant reimbursements of $1,450.00 to Merchant Gelato Bar and $4,871.85 to Jeanne Kay Designs (5-0)

City Council

The Duncan City Council, Public Utilities Authority, and Economic Development Trust Authority will meet on June 23, 2026, to approve consent agendas and vote on specific items. The City Council will consider a Use on Review for a sober living home at 1005 West Cedar Avenue and an ordinance to vacate a utility easement at 3 North Highway 81. The Public Utilities Authority will vote on a $91,251.00 cloud data hosting contract, streetlight material purchases, and pay requests for water and sewer infrastructure projects that maintain local utility services. The Economic Development Trust Authority will only review routine consent items.

• Use on Review for Cedar House Sober Living Home at 1005 West Cedar Avenue
• Ordinance to vacate utility easement at 3 North Highway 81
• ARIESPRO Change Order No. 6 for $91,251.00 cloud data hosting contract
• Pay Request No. 20 to Landmark Structures, LP for $237,008.37 (El Rancho Elevated Storage Tank Project)
• Purchase of streetlight materials from Techline Inc. ($3,158.50), Arkansas Electric ($118,492.50), and Irby ($29,730.00)

The provided minutes are largely unintelligible and contain no clear actions, approvals, denials, or vote tallies. No substantive decisions can be identified from the record.

City Council

The City Council holds a public hearing and considers ordinances to create an increment district and adopt an economic development project plan for the Plato Road-Highway 81 area. The Public Utilities Authority considers pay requests for the new Fire Station #4 and a sewer rehabilitation project. The Economic Development Trust Authority considers a legal services pay request related to the tax increment district.

• Public hearing and possible adoption of Ordinance 1882 creating a tax increment district and project plan for Plato Road-Hwy 81
• Resolution 1800 to formally name and set commencement date for Increment District No. 1
• Pay request of $209,075.08 to Miller-Tippens for construction management of new Fire Station #4
• Pay request of $37,663.33 to Downey Contracting for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project Phase 1D
• Pay request of $35,500.00 to The Public Finance Law Group for legal services on tax increment district

The Duncan City Council voted to adopt Ordinance No. 1882, establishing tax‑increment financing for the Plato Road‑Highway 81 Economic Development Project. The council also declared an emergency to expedite the project, approved Resolution No. 1800 creating Increment District No. 1, and approved the consent agenda items. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Ordinance No. 1882 (4-1)
• Approved emergency declaration for the project (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 1800 creating Increment District No. 1 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda, including budget amendment and surplus auction (5-0)

City Council

The Duncan City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed creation of Increment District No. 1 and adopt the Plato Road‑Highway 81 Economic Development Project Plan. The council will also consider a consent agenda, a $42,476.75 purchase of 25 Dell desktop computers for the public library and fire department, and code changes to allow temporary signage and alcohol sales at the Main Street Duncan Car Show on June 6, 2026. Additional items include declaring two city assets surplus for auction.

• Public hearing on creating Increment District No. 1 and adopting the Plato Road‑Highway 81 Economic Development Project Plan
• Purchase of 25 Dell Pro Max Micro FCM2250 desktop computers for $42,476.75 for the Duncan Public Library and Fire Department
• Relaxation of City Code to permit temporary signage in ODOT and city right‑of‑ways for the Main Street Duncan Car Show (June 6, 2026)
• Relaxation of the Alcoholic Beverage Code to allow alcohol sales at the Main Street Duncan Car Show (June 6, 2026)
• Declaration of a 1999 ¾‑ton Ram pickup (Asset #3705) and a 2001 Case 960 Trencher (Asset #3930) as surplus for auction

The minutes for the Duncan City Council meeting of May 26, 2026, are severely corrupted and cannot be reliably interpreted. No specific approvals, denials, or outcomes can be determined from the provided text.

City Council

The Duncan City Council and Duncan Public Utilities Authority will meet jointly. The Council will vote on purchasing $218,224 in firefighting gear and $42,477 in computers, and hold an executive session on the city manager's evaluation. The Utilities Authority will consider increasing lake recreation fees, adopting updated lake rules, and approving a campground management software contract. Several large pay requests are on the table, including $1,380,084 for sewer rehabilitation and $702,244 for waterline replacement.

• Purchase of 46 sets of MSA firefighting gear from Caso Industries for $218,224
• Pay Request No. 6 to Downey Contracting for $1,380,084 on Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Phase 10
• Pay Request No. 16 to Miller Construction for $702,244 on Package 2 Waterline Replacement
• Pay Request No. 6 to Miller-Tippens Construction for $466,808 on new Fire Station #4
• Tabled items on lake fee increases, lake rules, and Campspot/Yodel Pass service agreement

The provided minutes document is garbled and unreadable. No substantive decisions, approvals, or vote tallies can be reliably extracted from the text.

City Council

This special meeting is primarily procedural: the council will swear in two newly elected councilmen, Eric McGhghy and Dallas Lassley, then elect a Vice-Mayor for the 2026-2027 term. No policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Swearing in of Councilman Elect Eric McGhghy
• Swearing in of Councilman Elect Dallas Lassley
• Election of Vice-Mayor for 2026-2027

The City Council swore in two new council members and elected a Vice-Mayor for the 2026-2027 term. Councilmen Eric McGhghy and Dallas Lassley were sworn in and signed their oaths of office.

• Swore in Councilman Elect Eric McGhghy
• Swore in Councilman Elect Dallas Lassley
• Elected David Leonard as Vice-Mayor for 2026-2027 (5-0)

City Council

The Duncan City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes a $308,935 workers' compensation insurance policy and a $42,467.75 purchase of 25 Dell desktop computers for the public library and fire department. The Duncan Public Utilities Authority will discuss a possible increase in recreational lake fees and approve several pay requests for water and sewer projects. The Duncan Economic Development Trust Authority will review a $12,500 professional services contract and an up‑to‑$8,000 incentive for fire‑safety upgrades at Jeanne Kay Designs.

• City Council: purchase of excess workers' compensation loss insurance policy $154,467.50 annually, $308,935 total over 24 months
• City Council: purchase of 25 Dell Pro Max Slim desktop computers for library and fire department, $42,467.75
• Public Utilities Authority: consider increasing recreational City of Duncan Lakes fees
• Public Utilities Authority: approve Pay Request No. 38 to Freese and Nichols, $10,816.26 for El Rancho Water Tower Replacement Project
• Economic Development Trust Authority: provide up to $8,000 reimbursement incentive to Jeanne Kay Designs for fire and life safety improvements

The City Council approved a purchase of 25 desktop computers and a consent agenda including a workers' compensation insurance policy. In a special meeting, the Council elected David Leonard as Vice-Mayor for 2026-2027. The Public Utilities Authority approved several project pay requests but tabled lake fee increases and regulations.

• Approved purchase of 25 Dell Pro Max Slim desktop computers for $42,467.75 (4-1)
• Approved Consent Agenda including $308,935.00 workers' compensation insurance policy (5-0)
• Elected David Leonard as Vice-Mayor for 2026-2027 (5-0)
• Swore in Ryan Ellis as Fire Chief and Josh Foraker as Deputy Chief of Operations
• Tabled recreational City of Duncan Lakes fee increases (5-0)
• Tabled updated Lakes Rules and Regulations and campground management software agreement (5-0)
• Approved $2,026.75 pay request to Tetra Tech, Inc. for Sewer Rehabilitation Phase I (5-0)
• Approved $10,816.26 and $5,002.46 pay requests to Freese and Nichols, Inc. for water projects (5-0)

City Council

The Duncan City Council, Duncan Public Utilities Authority, and Duncan Economic Development Trust Authority will hold joint meetings. Items include proclamations for Arbor Day, Autism Awareness, Child Abuse Prevention, and Sexual Assault Awareness. The DPUA will consider waste collection rate increases and payments for water and fire station projects. The DEDTA will vote on $400,000 in sales tax funds for the Simmons Center pool replacement and discuss potential litigation.

• $400,000 in economic development sales tax funds for Simmons Center pool replacement
• Waste Connections rate increase: 2.41% CPI adjustment plus 5% administrative cost (effective April 1, 2026)
• Purchase of Kubota skid steer for Water Distribution Department at $92,282.98
• Pay request for $518,559.80 to Miller-Tippens Construction for new Fire Station #4 at 81 & Camelback
• Ratification of emergency sanitary sewer main replacement on Palm, Elm, and Cypress streets

The Duncan Public Utilities Authority approved its consent agenda unanimously. Trustees also approved the purchase of a Kubota skid steer for $92,282.98, a $41,184.22 change order for the Package 2 waterline project, and ratified an emergency replacement of the sanitary sewer main serving Palm, Elm, and Cypress. Additional pay requests for fire station and water projects were also approved without opposition.

• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Approved purchase of Kubota Skid Steer for $92,282.98 (4-0)
• Approved Miller Construction Change Order No. 4 for $41,184.22 (4-0)
• Approved Pay Request #15 to ADG Blatt for $7,317.84 (4-0)
• Approved Pay Request #4 to Miller‑Tippens Construction for $518,559.80 (4-0)
• Approved emergency sanitary sewer main replacement for Palm, Elm, Cypress (4-0)

City Council

The Duncan City Council will vote on a resolution to partner with local agencies and prepare a grant application to the Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Board. The council will also consider a resolution to amend food permitting fees and occupational tax schedules, and will approve a consent agenda. The Duncan Public Utilities Authority will approve several pay requests for services related to a new fire station, sewer design, and a water tower replacement. The Duncan Economic Development Trust Authority will approve a payment for counsel to establish a tax increment district.

• Resolution to prepare an opioid abatement grant application with multiple community partners
• Resolution amending food permitting fees and occupational tax schedule
• Pay Request No. 14 to ADG Blatt – $4,955.33 for services on Duncan Fire Station #4 (81 & Camelback)
• Pay Request No. 30 to Tetra Tech, Inc. – $1,051.68 for Sewer Rehabilitation Design Phase I
• Pay Request No. 1 to The Public Finance Law Group LLC – $12,500.00 for tax increment district counsel

The council approved the consent agenda and unanimously authorized three pay requests: $4,955.33 to ADG Blatt for Fire Station #4 services, $1,051.68 to Tetra Tech for Sewer Rehabilitation Phase 1, and $8,873.22 to Freese and Nichols for the El Rancho Water Tower Replacement. It also adopted resolutions to serve as the fiscal body for an Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Board grant, to promote active living, and to support farmers' markets, community gardens, and food pantries. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved consent agenda (all members aye, none nay)
• Approved Pay Request No. 14 to ADG Blatt – $4,955.33 (all members aye, none nay)
• Approved Pay Request No. 30 to Tetra Tech – $1,051.68 (all members aye, none nay)
• Approved Pay Request No. 37 to Freese and Nichols – $8,873.22 (all members aye, none nay)
• Approved resolution to serve as fiscal body for opioid grant partnership (all members aye, none nay)
• Approved resolution supporting active living throughout Duncan (all members aye, none nay)
• Approved resolution supporting farmers' markets, community gardens, and food pantries (all members aye, none nay)
• Adjourned meeting (all members aye, none nay)

City Council

The Duncan City Council will consider a consent agenda, a surplus truck sale, temporary signage for the Swap Meet, and an $149,000 design contract for airport improvements. The Duncan Public Utilities Authority will vote on several pay requests, including $545,920.26 for fire station #4 and $399,040.88 for a waterline replacement project. The Economic Development Trust Authority will enter executive session to discuss potential litigation with the Duncan Area Economic Development Foundation.

• Approve $149,000 design services contract for airport improvements (Parkhill, Smith, and Cooper, Inc.)
• Approve $545,920.26 pay request to Miller‑Tippens Construction for new fire station #4 (81 & Camelback)
• Approve $399,040.88 pay request to Miller Construction for Package 2 waterline replacement
• Consider temporary signage placement for the Duncan Swap Meet (March 26‑28, 2026)
• Declare a 2012 Hino bucket truck surplus and authorize its sale

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, relaxed the code to allow temporary swap‑meet signage in right‑of‑way, and authorized a $149,000 amendment for airport design services. Council members also moved into executive session to discuss pending litigation and granted the mayor authority to negotiate a settlement. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Consent Agenda (5 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Relaxed City Code to permit temporary signage for the Duncan Swap Meet (5 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Approved Amendment No. 8 – $149,000 for airport design services (5 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Moved into Executive Session to discuss litigation with the Duncan Area Economic Development Foundation (5 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Re‑convened the regular council meeting (5 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Granted the Mayor authority to negotiate or settle the pending litigation (5 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Adjourned the meeting (5 AYE, 0 NAY)

City Council

The Duncan City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes a $38,586.71 payment to Apollo Hospitality for a 2025 tax rebate, the expiration of a lease at 1110 North 7th Street, and a resolution to study tax increment districts. The Duncan Public Utilities Authority will consider a consent agenda that includes a $324,363.66 settlement with Citation Oil and Gas Corp, a water use extension agreement, and pay requests for water‑related projects. The Duncan Economic Development Trust Authority will consider a consent agenda and a request to withdraw $3,291.98 of sales‑tax funding for a commercial‑vehicle incentive.

• Settlement with Citation Oil and Gas Corp for $324,363.66 (Public Utilities Authority)
• Payment to Apollo Hospitality Firm $38,586.71 for 2025 Tax Rebate (City Council)
• Lease agreement for 1110 North 7th Street expiring Dec 31, 2026 (City Council)
• Pay Request No. 36 to Freese and Nichols, Inc. $8,908.21 for El Rancho Water Tower Replacement (Public Utilities Authority)
• Withdrawal request of $3,291.98 sales‑tax funding for Incentive No. 10 (Economic Development Trust Authority)

The Duncan City Council unanimously approved its consent agenda, which included reappointing a representative to the Waurika Lake Master Conservancy District, disposing of a fire truck asset, and a $38,586.71 payment to Apollo Hospitality. The council also unanimously adopted a resolution declaring intent to consider one or more Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts, directing a project plan and the formation of a review committee. The Duncan Public Utilities Authority likewise approved its consent agenda and two pay requests for services related to water projects, all with unanimous votes.

• Approved City Council consent agenda (minutes, appointments, asset disposal, $38,586.71 Apollo payment, lease expiration) – unanimous
• Adopted resolution to explore tax increment financing districts, direct project plan and appoint review committee – unanimous
• Approved Public Utilities Authority consent agenda (minutes, $324,363.66 settlement, water use extension) – unanimous
• Approved Pay Request No. 36 to Freese and Nichols, Inc. for $8,908.21 for El Rancho Water Tower project – unanimous
• Approved Pay Request No. 44 to Freese and Nichols, Inc. for $41,050.00 for Water Project FY 2022 – unanimous

City Council

The Duncan City Council will consider a court-ordered confirmation of Frank Burch as trustee of the Duncan Industrial Authority. The council will also act on a joint ambulance contract with the City of Marlow and Survival Flight EMS, LLC, and approve an audit engagement with Arledge and Associates, P.C. for the 2025 fiscal year. Several utility‑related pay requests and a waterline easement purchase are also on the agenda.

• Confirm appointment of Frank Burch as trustee of the Duncan Industrial Authority per court order
• Approve joint 2026 ambulance contract between City of Duncan, City of Marlow, and Survival Flight EMS, LLC
• Approve audit engagement with Arledge and Associates, P.C. for the year ending Dec 31 2025
• Approve Pay Request No. 14 to Miller Construction for $397,365.10 for Package 2 Waterline Replacement Project
• Approve purchase of waterline easement from Paradigm Investments, LLC for $1,600.00 for Package 3 Waterline Replacement Project

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda and a new joint ambulance contract with Survival Flight EMS that raises the city subsidy to $701,000. They also confirmed Frank Burch as trustee of the Duncan Industrial Authority. Additionally, the council approved five utility and construction pay requests totaling $531,857.56.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved $701,000 joint ambulance contract with Survival Flight EMS (5-0)
• Confirmed Frank Burch as trustee of Duncan Industrial Authority (5-0)
• Approved Pay Request #12 to ADG Blatt for $4,955.35 (5-0)
• Approved Pay Request #14 to Miller Construction for $387,365.10 (5-0)
• Approved Pay Request #15 to Landmark Structures, LP for $12,160.00 (5-0)
• Approved Pay Request #16 to Landmark Structures, LP for $128,368.75 (5-0)
• Approved Pay Request #35 to Freese and Nichols, Inc. for $3,068.51 (5-0)

City Council

The Duncan City Council will consider a consent agenda and a joint ambulance contract with Survival Flight EMS, LLC. The Duncan Public Utilities Authority will vote on multiple pay requests, including a $397,365.10 payment to Miller Construction for the Package 2 Waterline Replacement Project. The Duncan Economic Development Trust Authority will consider its consent agenda and public comments.

• Joint 2026 ambulance contract between City of Duncan, City of Marlow and Survival Flight EMS, LLC (SFEMS)
• Pay Request No. 14: $397,365.10 to Miller Construction for Package 2 Waterline Replacement Project
• Pay Request No. 16: $128,368.75 to Landmark Structures, LP for El Rancho Elevated Storage Tank Project
• Pay Request No. 12: $4,955.35 to ADG Blatt for professional services at Duncan Fire Station No. 4 (Hwy 81 and Camelback)
• Purchase of waterline easement: $1,600 to Paradigm Investments, LLC for Package 3 Waterline Replacement Project

City Council

The Duncan City Council and Public Utilities Authority will vote on a $240,756 project agreement with ODOT for sidewalks and a 2.7% CPI rate increase for water and sewer services. The Utilities Authority will also approve multiple pay requests totaling over $800,000 for the new Fire Station No. 4 and sewer rehabilitation projects. The Council will consider amending an ordinance regarding offenses against health, welfare, and morals.

• ODOT project agreement for sidewalk design and construction in multiple locations for $240,756.00
• 2.7% annual CPI increase for Lake Lot Leases, Water, and Sanitary Sewer Services effective January 2026
• Pay Request No. 6 to Downey Contracting, LLC for $509,038.76 for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Phase 1D
• Pay Requests to Miller-Tippens Construction, LLC for $167,826.37 and $178,614.64 for Fire Station No. 4 construction management
• Ordinance amending Ordinance 10-402 regarding offenses against health, welfare, and morals

The Duncan City Council unanimously rejected an amended water use agreement with Citation Oil & Gas Corp. that would have settled a lawsuit over unpaid water volumes. The council also approved a $240,756 ODOT sidewalk project, amended a city ordinance, and accepted a $13.3 million OWRB check. The Public Utilities Authority approved multiple pay requests and lake lease rate changes.

• Rejected amended water use agreement with Citation Oil & Gas (0-5)
• Approved ODOT sidewalk project agreement for $240,756 (5-0)
• Amended Ordinance 10-402 on health, welfare, and morals (5-0)
• Declared emergency for ordinance amendment (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $13.3M OWRB check (5-0)
• Approved Tetra Tech Change Order No. 3 for $27,950 (5-0)
• Approved pay requests for Fire Station No. 4 and sewer/water projects (5-0 each)
• Approved lake cabin lease mapping and rate increase to $0.04/sq ft (5-0)