Miami City Council
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00:02I will call to order the regular scheduled meeting of the City Council for Tuesday, March 31st, 2026.
00:08Item number 2A is consideration to take action with respect to Resolution CC-2026-06,
00:17which is the same resolution we just passed on MSUA, but on the City Council side.
00:23Motion approved.
01:002B, appoint Shannon Biggs and Hugh Murray to the Ottawa County Emergency Communications Center Resource Board.
01:14Item number 2C, remove the issued weapon and badge from inventory for retiring Police Department employee Detective Kelly Johnson.
01:33I make a motion to approve.
01:34Second.
01:35Cool.
01:36Parson.
01:36Aye.
01:37Easton.
01:37Aye.
01:38Jones.
01:38Aye.
01:39Barnes.
01:39Aye.
01:41Item 3, adjournment.
01:42Motion.
01:43Second.
K » arty aS fied i] <4 Wac oy Mayor Bless Parker has called a Special Meeting of the City Council for Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 5:30PM at the Miami Civic Center 129 5'* Ave, NW, Miami, Oklahoma. Viclirnan (Mon 4:30 _Am/6™M) MARCH Al , 2026 Melissa Moore, City Clerk NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE MIAMI CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2026 5:30PM MIAMI CIVIC CENTER 129 5™ AVE NW, Miami, Oklahoma
THE MIAMI SPECIAL UTILITY AUTHORITY (MSUA) MET IN SPECIAL SESSION ON MARCH 31, 2026, IN THE
MIAMI CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT 5:30PM WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS PRESENT:
Bless Parker, Chairman Tyler Cline, Trust Manager
Brian Estep, Trustee Misty Barnes, City Attorney
Kevin Dunkel, Trustee (Absent) Melissa Moore, City Clerk
Kyla Jones, Trustee
Haleigh Barnes, Trustee
Notice of a special meeting of the Miami Special Utility Authority, Miami, Oklahoma, called by Chairman
Bless Parker, was displayed in the main lobby of the Miami Civic Center and by posting on
www.miamiokla.net starting at 5:30PM on March 26, 2026, pursuant to 25 O.S. §311(9) (a) and (b) and
the agenda was displayed and posted in the same manner on March 30, 2026, at 2:00PM.
THE TRUST MAY TAKE ANY OF THE. FOLLOWING ACTIONS: DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE FOR
APPROVAL, ACCEPTANCE, REJECTION, AMENDMENT AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF ANY ITEM LISTED IN
THIS AGENDA:
1. Call to Order
Chairman Parker called the meeting to order at 5:31pm.
2. Invocation
Invocation by Deputy Chief of the Miami Fire Department, Shannon Biggs.
3. Pledge of Allegiance
Chairman Parker led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. Discussion and Possible Action Items
A. Consider and Take Action With Respect to Resolution MSUA2026-05 Authorizing the Miami Special
Utility Authority ("Authority") to Issue its Utility System and Sales Tax Revenue Note, Series 2026 in
the Aggregate Principal Amount of Not To Exceed $14,200,000.00; Waiving Competitive Bidding and
Authorizing the Note to be Sold on a Negotiated Basis; Approving and Authorizing Execution of a Sales
Tax Agreement By and Between the City of Miami, Oklahoma ("City") and the Authority Pertaining to
a Year-to Year Pledge of Certain Sales Tax Revenue; Approving and Authorizing Execution of an
Indenture Authorizing the Issuance and Securing the Payment of the Note; Providing That the
Organizational Document Creating the Authority is Subject to the Provisions of the Indenture;
Ratifying and Confirming a Lease Pertaining to the City's Water, Sanitary Sewer, Garbage, and Electric
- Systems; Authorizing and Directing the Execution of the Note and Other Documents Relating to the
Transaction, Including Professional Services Agreements and a Party Agreement; and Containing
Other Provisions Relating Thereto
Tyler Cline explained that this is the funding for the fiber, Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)
meters, and some work at the water plant. Cline introduced Chris Gander with BOK Financial Securities,
and both Nathan Ellis and Allen Brooks with The Public Finance Law Group. Allen Brooks explained that
Simmons Bank provided the best option for the interest rate and there is no pre-payment penalty, if the
Trust would want to refinance in the future. Brooks explained that the representatives will monitor this
project. The resolution authorizes the execution of various documents that are required to secure this
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funding. The anticipated fiber revenues are not pledged for this funding. Brooks explained that the
recommendation is to approve this resolution and accept the bid from Simmons Bank. Crystal Wyrick
expressed her appreciation to the representatives of BOK Financial Securities and The Public Finance
Law Group for their assistance with this project. Chairman Parker expressed his appreciation for staff for
working on this project and for getting a four-point four percent (4.4%) interest rate.
Chairman Parker made a motion to approve Resolution MSUA2026-05 authorizing the Miami Special
Utility Authority ("Authority") to issue its Utility System and Sales Tax Revenue Note, Series 2026 in the
aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $14,200,000.00; waiving competitive bidding and
authorizing the note to be sold on a negotiated basis; approving and authorizing execution of a sales tax
agreement by and between the City of Miami, Oklahoma ("City") and the authority pertaining to a year-
to year pledge of certain sales tax revenue; approving and authorizing execution of an indenture
authorizing the issuance and securing the payment of the note; providing that the organizational
document creating the authority is subject to the provisions of the indenture; ratifying and confirming a
lease pertaining to the city's water, sanitary sewer, garbage, and electric systems; authorizing and
directing the execution of the note and other documents relating to the transaction, including
professional services agreements and a party agreement; and containing other provisions relating
thereto. The motion was seconded by Trustee Estep. The Trust was polled with the following results:
Parker, Aye Estep, Aye Jones, Aye - Barnes, Aye Dunkel, Absent
Chairman Parker declared the motion carried.
5. The Meeting Will be Continued From the Council Chambers and Reconvened in the Staff Room for
Purposes of the Executive Session at the Completion of the Special Meeting of the Miami City Council
The Trust continued the meeting from the Council Chambers at 5:43PM and reconvened in the Staff Room
for purposes of the executive session at the completion of the City Council meeting.
The City Clerk left the meeting at 5:43PM, and minutes were taken by the City Attorney.
6. Executive Session in the Staff Room to Review Previous Executive Session Minutes
Chairman Parker asked Tyler Cline and Misty Barnes to remain for the executive session.
Trustee Jones moved to go into executive session for the reasons stated in the agenda with the people
listed above. Trustee Barnes made the second. The Trust was polled with the following results:
Jones, Aye Barnes, Aye Estep, Aye . Parker, Aye Dunkel, Absent
Chairman Parker declared the Trust in executive session at 5:53PM.
Chairman Parker declared the Trust out of executive session at 6:23PM.
7. Executive Session in the Staff Room Pursuant to 25 0.S. §307(B)(4) for Purposes of Confidential
Communications Between the Trust and its Attorney Concerning a Pending Investigation, Claim, or
Action, to wit: City of Miami, et al., v. GRDA CJ-08-619 and F.E.R.C. Project No. 1494
Agenda Items 6 and 7 were discussed in the executive session.
8. The Meeting Will be Reconvened in the Staff Room After the Executive Session
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The meeting reconvened in the staff room after the executive session at 6:24PM.
9. Possible Action on Matters Addressed in Executive Session Agenda Item Number 7
No action taken.
10. Adjournment
Trustee Barnes made a motion to adjourn. Trustee Estep made the second. The Trust was polled with the
following results:
Barnes, Aye Estep, Aye Jones, Aye Parker, Aye Dunkel, Absent
Chairman Parker declared the meeting adjourned at 6:25PM.
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📝 AI Transcript
I will call to order the regular scheduled meeting of the City Council for Tuesday, March 31st, 2026. Item number 2A is consideration to take action with respect to Resolution CC-2026-06, which is the same resolution we just passed on MSUA, but on the City Council side. Motion approved. 2B, appoint Shannon Biggs and Hugh Murray to the Ottawa County Emergency Communications Center Resource Board. Item number 2C, remove the issued weapon and badge from inventory for retiring Police Department employee Detective Kelly Johnson. I make a motion to approve. Second. Cool. Parson. Aye. Easton. Aye. Jones. Aye. Barnes. Aye. Item 3, adjournment. Motion. Second.
📋 Official Agenda
K » arty aS fied i] <4 Wac oy Mayor Bless Parker has called a Special Meeting of the City Council for Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 5:30PM at the Miami Civic Center 129 5'* Ave, NW, Miami, Oklahoma. Viclirnan (Mon 4:30 _Am/6™M) MARCH Al , 2026 Melissa Moore, City Clerk NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE MIAMI CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2026 5:30PM MIAMI CIVIC CENTER 129 5™ AVE NW, Miami, Oklahoma
📄 Official Minutes
THE MIAMI SPECIAL UTILITY AUTHORITY (MSUA) MET IN SPECIAL SESSION ON MARCH 31, 2026, IN THE
MIAMI CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT 5:30PM WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS PRESENT:
Bless Parker, Chairman Tyler Cline, Trust Manager
Brian Estep, Trustee Misty Barnes, City Attorney
Kevin Dunkel, Trustee (Absent) Melissa Moore, City Clerk
Kyla Jones, Trustee
Haleigh Barnes, Trustee
Notice of a special meeting of the Miami Special Utility Authority, Miami, Oklahoma, called by Chairman
Bless Parker, was displayed in the main lobby of the Miami Civic Center and by posting on
www.miamiokla.net starting at 5:30PM on March 26, 2026, pursuant to 25 O.S. §311(9) (a) and (b) and
the agenda was displayed and posted in the same manner on March 30, 2026, at 2:00PM.
THE TRUST MAY TAKE ANY OF THE. FOLLOWING ACTIONS: DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE FOR
APPROVAL, ACCEPTANCE, REJECTION, AMENDMENT AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF ANY ITEM LISTED IN
THIS AGENDA:
1. Call to Order
Chairman Parker called the meeting to order at 5:31pm.
2. Invocation
Invocation by Deputy Chief of the Miami Fire Department, Shannon Biggs.
3. Pledge of Allegiance
Chairman Parker led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. Discussion and Possible Action Items
A. Consider and Take Action With Respect to Resolution MSUA2026-05 Authorizing the Miami Special
Utility Authority ("Authority") to Issue its Utility System and Sales Tax Revenue Note, Series 2026 in
the Aggregate Principal Amount of Not To Exceed $14,200,000.00; Waiving Competitive Bidding and
Authorizing the Note to be Sold on a Negotiated Basis; Approving and Authorizing Execution of a Sales
Tax Agreement By and Between the City of Miami, Oklahoma ("City") and the Authority Pertaining to
a Year-to Year Pledge of Certain Sales Tax Revenue; Approving and Authorizing Execution of an
Indenture Authorizing the Issuance and Securing the Payment of the Note; Providing That the
Organizational Document Creating the Authority is Subject to the Provisions of the Indenture;
Ratifying and Confirming a Lease Pertaining to the City's Water, Sanitary Sewer, Garbage, and Electric
- Systems; Authorizing and Directing the Execution of the Note and Other Documents Relating to the
Transaction, Including Professional Services Agreements and a Party Agreement; and Containing
Other Provisions Relating Thereto
Tyler Cline explained that this is the funding for the fiber, Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)
meters, and some work at the water plant. Cline introduced Chris Gander with BOK Financial Securities,
and both Nathan Ellis and Allen Brooks with The Public Finance Law Group. Allen Brooks explained that
Simmons Bank provided the best option for the interest rate and there is no pre-payment penalty, if the
Trust would want to refinance in the future. Brooks explained that the representatives will monitor this
project. The resolution authorizes the execution of various documents that are required to secure this
MSUA - Spec Page 1 of 3 March 31, 2026
funding. The anticipated fiber revenues are not pledged for this funding. Brooks explained that the
recommendation is to approve this resolution and accept the bid from Simmons Bank. Crystal Wyrick
expressed her appreciation to the representatives of BOK Financial Securities and The Public Finance
Law Group for their assistance with this project. Chairman Parker expressed his appreciation for staff for
working on this project and for getting a four-point four percent (4.4%) interest rate.
Chairman Parker made a motion to approve Resolution MSUA2026-05 authorizing the Miami Special
Utility Authority ("Authority") to issue its Utility System and Sales Tax Revenue Note, Series 2026 in the
aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $14,200,000.00; waiving competitive bidding and
authorizing the note to be sold on a negotiated basis; approving and authorizing execution of a sales tax
agreement by and between the City of Miami, Oklahoma ("City") and the authority pertaining to a year-
to year pledge of certain sales tax revenue; approving and authorizing execution of an indenture
authorizing the issuance and securing the payment of the note; providing that the organizational
document creating the authority is subject to the provisions of the indenture; ratifying and confirming a
lease pertaining to the city's water, sanitary sewer, garbage, and electric systems; authorizing and
directing the execution of the note and other documents relating to the transaction, including
professional services agreements and a party agreement; and containing other provisions relating
thereto. The motion was seconded by Trustee Estep. The Trust was polled with the following results:
Parker, Aye Estep, Aye Jones, Aye - Barnes, Aye Dunkel, Absent
Chairman Parker declared the motion carried.
5. The Meeting Will be Continued From the Council Chambers and Reconvened in the Staff Room for
Purposes of the Executive Session at the Completion of the Special Meeting of the Miami City Council
The Trust continued the meeting from the Council Chambers at 5:43PM and reconvened in the Staff Room
for purposes of the executive session at the completion of the City Council meeting.
The City Clerk left the meeting at 5:43PM, and minutes were taken by the City Attorney.
6. Executive Session in the Staff Room to Review Previous Executive Session Minutes
Chairman Parker asked Tyler Cline and Misty Barnes to remain for the executive session.
Trustee Jones moved to go into executive session for the reasons stated in the agenda with the people
listed above. Trustee Barnes made the second. The Trust was polled with the following results:
Jones, Aye Barnes, Aye Estep, Aye . Parker, Aye Dunkel, Absent
Chairman Parker declared the Trust in executive session at 5:53PM.
Chairman Parker declared the Trust out of executive session at 6:23PM.
7. Executive Session in the Staff Room Pursuant to 25 0.S. §307(B)(4) for Purposes of Confidential
Communications Between the Trust and its Attorney Concerning a Pending Investigation, Claim, or
Action, to wit: City of Miami, et al., v. GRDA CJ-08-619 and F.E.R.C. Project No. 1494
Agenda Items 6 and 7 were discussed in the executive session.
8. The Meeting Will be Reconvened in the Staff Room After the Executive Session
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The meeting reconvened in the staff room after the executive session at 6:24PM.
9. Possible Action on Matters Addressed in Executive Session Agenda Item Number 7
No action taken.
10. Adjournment
Trustee Barnes made a motion to adjourn. Trustee Estep made the second. The Trust was polled with the
following results:
Barnes, Aye Estep, Aye Jones, Aye Parker, Aye Dunkel, Absent
Chairman Parker declared the meeting adjourned at 6:25PM.
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Trustee Baynes Trustee J S Za Trustee Dunkel
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Chairman Bless Parker Melissa Moore, City Clerk
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