McAlester public meetings in 2025
6 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly accept the annual Audited Financial Statements and Independent Auditor’s Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.
- Acceptance of FYE June 30, 2025 Audited Financial Statements and Independent Auditor’s Report
City Council
This is a special meeting of the McAlester City Council for discussion only. Items include a proposed 1% sales tax increase, strategies for dilapidated commercial buildings, and potential city charter amendments. No votes are scheduled.
- Discussion of a 1% sales tax increase (CFO Sherri Swift)
- Discussion of dilapidated commercial buildings (Community Development Director Jayme Clifton)
- Discussion of City of McAlester City Charter changes (Mayor Justin Few)
City Council
The City Council will discuss several contract change orders for water system improvements and equipment purchases for the Fire Department. The meeting includes a financial update for November 2025 and a presentation on historical research. Council will also convene as various city authorities and hold an executive session regarding the Interim City Manager and economic development.
- Deduction of $56,494.83 for S3 Construction, LLC (Carl Albert Waterline Improvements)
- Deduction of $71,950.00 for Lone Hickory Cattle Co. (Stonewall Railroad Crossing Water System Improvements)
- Purchase of firefighting bunker gear from Casco Industries for $3,774.00
- Purchase of two ladder belts from Casco Industries for $548.00
- Discussion regarding property at 723 W. Jackson owned by Diane Tyler
City Council
The McAlester City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss a proposed sales tax increase, potential amendments to the city charter, and dilapidated commercial structures. No official votes are scheduled.
- Discussion of Sales Tax Increase
- Discussion of City of McAlester Charter Amendments
- Discussion of Dilapidated Commercial Structures
City Council
The McAlester City Council will meet at 6 p.m. on December 9, 2025, at City Hall to decide on routine claims, schedules, and several ordinances. Items include a utility-fee update, closure of a segment of Harrison Avenue with a utility easement retained for Summit gas mains, and agreements with the Red Cross and American Li-Ion.
- Approve claims totaling $19,847 for Nov 19–Dec 2, 2025
- Amend utility and fee chapters of McAlester City Code (Chapter 106 & 48)
- Close public ways on Harrison Avenue between 9th and 10th Streets (Blocks 150–163) while preserving Summit gas-main easement
- Authorize Mayor to sign Red Cross Licensed Training Provider Agreement
- Authorize Mayor to sign Resolution, Interim Land Deed, and Development Agreement with American Li-Ion
City Council
The McAlester City Council will hold its regular meeting on November 25, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers at 28 E. Washington. The agenda includes routine approvals, a financial update, a tree board presentation, and discussions on surplus sales and equipment warranties.
- Discussion on Financial Update for October 2025
- Presentation from the McAlester Community Tree Board
- Possible action to authorize Mayor to sign contract with Purple Wave for surplus sales platform
- Possible action to approve purchase of extended warranties for 2025 Vactor 2100 I w/2025 International HV607
- Possible action to authorize Mayor to sign $950,954.72 contract with S2O Construction LLC for Southside Booster Pump Station Improvements