PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES
FOR SPECIAL MEETING 
APRIL 13, 2026 @  10:00 A.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 10:00 a.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.
1. Discussion, consideration and possible action:   Consider and act upon adopting the Citizen's Participation Plan for the FY 2026 CDBG Engineering Project.   Stephanie Giacomo outlined the Citizen's Participation Plan for the FY 2026 CDBG Engineering Project.  Engineer Robert Vaughan followed up with additional information noting that this grant covers only 2 filters.  He further reported that other grants are available for the additional filter.  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 adopt the Citizen's Participation Plan for the FY 2026 CDBG Engineering Project.  
2. Discussion, consideration and possible action:   Consider and act upon adopting Resolution #PWA-01-26 authorizing application for Engineering Grant application for water plant improvements including new filter media, filter underdrain rehabilitation, clarifier valve rehabilitation and other miscellaneous water treatment plant improvements to improve treatment efficiency.   Engineer Robert Vaughan reported that he talked with the Choctaw Nation regarding their Indian Health Service Grant.  He noted that Kiowa is eligible for up to 24% of the project costs on a pro rata share.  As 24% of our customers are Native Americans, they are able to sponsor that percentage. The application is due in July 2026.  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 adopt Resolution #PWA-01-26 authorizing application for Engineering Grant application for water plant improvements including new filter media, filter underdrain rehabilitation, clarifier valve rehabilitation and other miscellaneous water treatment plant improvements to improve treatment. efficiency.   
3. Discussion, consideration and possible action:  Pac Seada  Support (Onping) /Tyler Laxton.  Tyler Laxton did not attend the meeting.  Therefore, no action was taken at this time.  
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, the meeting was adjourned at 10:16 a.m.

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