Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Wayne Barnett’s organization
Sep 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Pocola Board of Trustee Special Meeting Minutes
The board discussed and approved bids for the Meadows Lane Bridge project and the Love Street Bridge repair project. The board chose to take no action regarding a proposal to identify which trustee adds items to the agenda. They formally approved the town's codified code book via ordinance. Additionally, the board approved participation in the ICE ERO 287 TFP program. New business discussions included policies for community center use, concerns over using city equipment on private property, potential grant opportunities for bridge widening, and an update regarding new traffic signal controllers installed by ODOT.
Sep 9, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Pocola Board of Trustees Special Meeting Minutes
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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The board discussed and approved the purchase of two police vehicles from the Town of Roland, noting they are fully equipped and have low mileage. Additionally, the board decided to table all other agenda items to a future meeting date.
Sep 1, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Pocola Municipal Authority and Pocola Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
The Pocola Municipal Authority and Board of Trustees discussed various administrative and operational matters. Key actions included approving accounts payable, declaring specific vehicles as surplus, adjusting the Fire Chief's salary, and approving training and conference attendance for staff. The Board addressed property maintenance on Maple Drive, updated policies regarding volunteer firefighter duties, increased the starting pay for the 911 coordinator and code enforcement roles, and authorized the bidding process for the Morris Street project. Additionally, the Board made appointments to the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment and established procedures for reporting police grievances.
Aug 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Pocola Board of Trustees Special Meeting Minutes
The meeting involved several personnel and administrative actions, including the termination of an employee and the hiring of one full-time and two part-time dispatchers. The Board reviewed and accepted updates to the Employee Policy and Procedure Handbook. Additionally, the Board reviewed and accepted a collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #239. Finally, the Board addressed concerns regarding commercial vehicle traffic on Fuller Street, implementing restrictions for certain truck sizes to prevent road damage.
