TOWN OF KIOWA MEETING MINUTES
FOR SPECIAL MEETING
APRIL 13, 2026 @  10:00 A.M.
OR IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE PWA  MEETING
AT THE KIOWA CITY HALL
831 S. VAN BUREN ST.  KIOWA, OKLAHOMA  74553

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CALL MEETING TO ORDER:  The meeting was called to order at 10:17 a.m.
ROLL CALL:  M. Sexton-absent, J. Ray-present, T.S. Barker-present, T. Horn-absent and D. Drake-present.
1.    Discussion, consideration and possible action:   Approve publication and set hearing date for Sexton Annexation.   No vote was taken and this matter was tabled at this time.
2.    Discussion, consideration and possible action:   Ordinance for open burning.  D. Drake noted that homeowners are responsible for any open burning fire, not the City.  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, the motion carried to accept the ordinance for open burning and to purchase signs.  Further, this matter will be advertised for 10-30 days and will repeal anything that is in conflict with this action. 
3.    Discussion, consideration and possible action:   Wade Daniels/Mobile Home.  D. Drake reported that W. Daniels has obtained all the necessary signatures from neighboring homeowners.  J. Hasty noted that W. Daniels will need to obtain a permit from the City for building, electrical and plumbing.  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, the motion carried to allow W. Daniels to install a mobile home once he receives the necessary permits. 
4.    Discussion, consideration and possible action to enter into Executive Session pursuant to Title 25 O.S. Section 307(B)(1) to discuss the employment, hiring, appointment, promotion, demotion, discipling or resignation of any individual salaried public officer or employee:  
Hire Maintenance Worker
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, the motion carried to move from Open Session and to enter into Executive Session at 10:20 a.m.
5.  Discussion, consideration and possible action to re-convene into Open Session.
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, the motion carried to move from Executive Session and to enter back into Open Session at 10:45 a.m.
6. Discussion, consideration and possible action on any matter discussed in Executive Session.  
7. FINDINGS: 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, the motion carried to hire Kirby Ketchum as a maintenance worker at a rate of $14.00 per hour with a review to be held in 90 days at the recommendation of  T. Whitfield/ Maintenance Supervisor.  
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, the motion carried to adjourn the meeting at 10:47 a.m.

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