PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY MINUTES
FOR REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING 
MAY 28, 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-present, J. Ray-present, T.S. Barker-present, T. Horn-present, D. Drake-present, J. Hasty-present and K. Burgett-present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:   On a motion duly made by M. Sexton and seconded by T. Horn,  M. Sexton-yes, J. Ray-yes, T.S. Barker-yes, T. Horn-yes, 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.  On a motion duly made by M. Sexton and seconded by T. Horn,  M. Sexton-yes, J. Ray-yes, T.S. Barker-yes, T. Horn-yes, 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 J. Ray and seconded by T. Horn,  M. Sexton-yes, J. Ray-yes, T.S. Barker-yes, T. Horn-yes, 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 everything is going well at the Water Plant and that the water quality is good. He further reported that there was a major water break on 14th and 16th Streets.  It was noted that with all the departments working together, things are going more effectively and efficiently at this time.
1. Discussion, consideration and possible action:   Public Hearing for the FY26-FY27 PWA Budget.   The FY26-FY27 PWA Budget was presented and the highlights were reviewed by Tracy Reed of RSMeacham CPA & Associates at the meeting.   T. Reed reported that the proposed budget is for the fiscal year 7/01/26 to 6/30/27.   In PWA, there have been no rate increases with the exception of trash.  She further noted that we are expecting approximately $1.5m in revenues with $800k coming from expected grants for upcoming projects.  On a motion duly made by D. Drake and seconded by T. S. Barker,  M. Sexton-yes, J. Ray-yes, T.S. Barker-yes, T. Horn-yes, D. Drake-yes, J. Hasty-yes and K. Burgett-yes, the motion carried to close the public hearing.
2. Discussion, consideration and possible action:   Adoption of the FY26-FY27 Budget by Resolution.   On a motion duly made by M. Sexton and seconded by J. Ray,  M. Sexton-yes, J. Ray-yes, T.S. Barker-yes, T. Horn-yes, D. Drake-yes, J. Hasty-yes and K. Burgett-yes, the motion carried to approve the FY26-FY27 PWA Budget.
3. Discussion, consideration and possible action:   Rural Water District 11 yearly rate increase.   It was reported that the increase to Rural Water District 11 is  in line with the lowest CPI resulting in a $0.13 increase.  T . Reed stated that this is also in line with the current Rural Water contract.  On a motion duly made by T.S. Barker and seconded by J. Ray,  M. Sexton-yes, J. Ray-yes, T.S. Barker-yes, T. Horn-yes, D. Drake-yes, J. Hasty-yes and K. Burgett-yes, the motion carried to approve the Rural Water District 11 yearly rate increase.  
NEW BUSINESS:   L. Shows presented that PWA Council Meeting Report.  This report includes delinquent accounts, requests to pay after the 10th of the month, pay plan balances, water leak adjustments, new and closed accounts, monthly water produced & billed along with the water loss also reported.  
PUBLIC DISCUSSION:   None.  
ADJOURNMENT:   On a motion duly made by D. Drake and seconded by T. S. Barker,  M. Sexton-yes, J. Ray-yes, T.S. Barker-yes, T. Horn-yes, D. Drake-yes, J. Hasty-yes and K. Burgett-yes, the motion carried to adjourn the meeting at 6:45  p.m.

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