PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY MINUTES
FOR REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING 
APRIL 30, 2026 @ 6:30 P.M.     
AT KIOWA CITY HALL
831 S. VAN BUREN ST.  KIOWA,  OK 74553
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CALL MEETING TO ORDER:   The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION:   Completed.
ROLL CALL:   M. Sexton-absent, J. Ray-present, T.S. Barker-present, T. Horn-absent, D. Drake-present, J. Hasty-present and K. Burgett-present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:   On a motion duly made by J. Ray and seconded by T. S. Barker,  M. Sexton-absent, J. Ray-yes, T.S. Barker-yes, T. Horn-absent, D. Drake-yes, J. Hasty-yes and K. Burgett-yes, the motion carried to approve the previous meetings minutes.
APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORT:   The Financial Report was presented and reviewed by Tracy Reed of RSMeacham CPA & Associates.  T. Reed reported that our Unrestricted Account is $2.1M which is up about $200,00k year over year.  Total cash is just over $3M, down approximately $72k. She further noted that our revenues overall in PWA are stronger than anticipated.  On a motion duly made by J. Ray and seconded T.S. Barker,  M. Sexton-absent, J. Ray-yes, T.S. Barker-yes, T. Horn-absent, D. Drake-yes, J. Hasty-yes and K. Burgett-yes, the motion carried to approve the Financial Report.  
APPROVAL OF PURCHASES:   The Purchases Report was presented and reviewed by Tracy Reed of RSMeacham CPA & Associates.  On a motion duly made by D. Drake and seconded by J. Ray, M. Sexton-absent, J. Ray-yes, T.S. Barker-yes, T. Horn-absent, D. Drake-yes, J. Hasty-yes and K. Burgett-yes, the motion carried to approve the Purchases Report.
WATER PLANT REPORT:   D. Carlton reported that things are going well at the Water Plant.  He noted that during the recent tornado, the generator at the plant actively worked properly.  Additionally, the rural water pumps also fired up and worked perfectly.  L. Shows reported that our internet is back up and running at the Water Plant.  It was reported that the 1960's transformer will be replaced at the Rural Water pump station in the future.  Regarding our water storage tank, D. Carlton noted that we can use the metal of the inner ring in the tank to patch the outside of the tank.  A crane will be needed to facilitate these changes.  D. Carlton and T. Whitfield are also addressing the issues regarding the valve and circulating pump.  
1. Discussion, consideration and possible action:   Presentation and discussion of 2026/2027 Budget.  Tracy Reed of RSMeacham CPA & Associates reported that no action will be taken at this meeting.  T. Reed noted that we are using many of the perimeters that have been utilized in past years.  She further reported that she estimates ending the year at $1.927M in available Unrestricted Cash General Fund and PWA.  Funding approximately $1.1M in Capital Outlay and of that about $150k  would come from grants.  No vote was taken in this matter.  
2. Discussion, consideration and possible action:   Josh Furr attending C Lab Water Certification May 4-7th in Wagoner, OK.    On a motion duly made by D. Drake and seconded by T.S. Barker, M. Sexton-absent, J. Ray-yes, T.S. Barker-yes, T. Horn-absent, D. Drake-yes, J. Hasty-yes and K. Burgett-yes, the motion carried to approve sending Josh Furr to the C Lab Water Certification in Wagoner, Oklahoma.  
NEW BUSINESS:  The PWA Report on Accounts was presented and reviewed by L. Shows.  This report includes delinquent, pay plan, water leak adjustments, closed, new and water production  accounts as of 4/20/2026.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION:   None.
ADJOURNMENT:  On a motion duly made by D. Drake and seconded by J. Ray, M. Sexton-absent, J. Ray-yes, T.S. Barker-yes, T. Horn-absent, D. Drake-yes, J. Hasty-yes and K. Burgett-yes, the motion carried to adjourn the meeting at 6:55 p.m.

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