Oklahoma Cities & Towns Newsletter - February 2010
CHANGES IN SELECTION PROCEDURE FOR OML BOARD MEMBERS
The OML By-Law amendments circulated to OML members during this past summer were approved.
In addition to several house-keeping amendments, major changes to the by-laws were in the selection
process and term limits for OML board members.
OML MEETING WITH OKMULGEE, DEQ, OWRB YIELDS INFORMATION ON WATER/
WASTEWATER STIMULUS FUNDING
A meeting was held on Jan. 27 concerning the procedures for funding automated meter reading and
other potential stimulus funded projects. Discussions yielded some information that will be helpful to
other municipalities that plan to apply for water or wastewater funding assistance.
WHAT WOULD YOU ASK THE CANDIDATES FOR OKLAHOMA GOVERNOR?
What questions should OML ask the gubernatorial candidates? Let us know and we will ask them.
SECOND ROUND OF WATER/WASTEWATER STIMULUS FUNDS
There is some indication that there may be a second round of stimulus funds available to the state in
early spring this year.
FOUR OKLAHOMANS TO SERVE ON NLC STEERING COMMITTEES
Our state is well represented at NLC this year with four municipal officials appointed to serve on NLC
Steering Committees.
JOIN US AS WE SHOW THAT "CITIES MEAN BUSINESS"
The Day at the Capitol will be held on Monday, March 22 in the House Chambers at the State Capitol.
The morning agenda will include presentations on fiscal impact legislation, collecting overdue fines
via tag agents, modernizing legal notices, population limit for road repair and sales tax exemptions.
STAND UP AND BE COUNTED
The U.S. Census can’t move forward until you mail back your census information form.
SEILING'S KAREN RIFFEL ACHIEVES MMC STATUS
Karen Riffel, administrator/assistant city clerk for the Town of Seiling has earned the Master Municipal
Clerk designation from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks.
GOODWILL TOUR CONTINUES WITH STOPS AT OKARCHE, DOVER, OKEENE, FAIRVIEW
NLC PRESCRIPTION DISCOUNT CARD PROGRAM
If your city is a member of the National League of Cities, you can offer savings on prescription drugs to your
residents.
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March 31, 2010 – State Use Program Annual Trade Show: The Department of Central Services, State Use
Program provides employment opportunities for Oklahomans with disabilities. We would like to invite all municipalities
to attend our annual trade show on March 31, 2010 at the Oklahoma History Center (2401 N Laird
in Oklahoma City). The State of Oklahoma has statewide contracts in place which can be used by your office.
Come see a sample of the wide variety of products and services State Use Vendors provide and obtain state
pricing. Click here for additional information.
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