11/21/05

RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE ENID PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (EPTA) ADOPTING REVISIONS TO THE EPTA AGENCY SAFETY PLAN AS RECOMMENDED BY THE OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (ODOT).

WHEREAS, at the August 5, 2025 meeting, the Trustees of the EPTA adopted the EPTA Agency Safety Plan and authorized City staff to submit the plan to ODOT for review and approval, in accordance with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) requirements under 49 CFR Part 673; and

WHEREAS, ODOT has completed its review of the EPTA Agency Safety Plan and has provided a revised version incorporating recommended updates and clarifications to ensure consistency with the ODOT Agency Safety Plan and current FTA guidance; and

WHEREAS, the proposed revisions remove references to FTA Section 5310 funding, clarify that the plan will be reviewed annually, expand the description of how the Safety Policy Statement will be distributed through employee orientation materials, monthly safety updates, and workplace postings, and refine Safety Committee procedures to emphasize quarterly meetings, agenda preparation, and posting of minutes for staff review; and

WHEREAS, additional updates to formatting, terminology, and references further align the EPTA Agency Safety Plan with ODOT standards and enhance overall safety management practices.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Chairman and Board of Trustees of the Enid Public Transportation Authority, as follows:

That the Trustees hereby adopt the revised Enid Public Transportation Authority Agency Safety Plan, as reviewed and recommended by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, and that City staff are authorized to submit the adopted plan to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation for final acknowledgment.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Chairman and Board of Trustees of the Enid Public Transportation Authority, on this 18th day of November 2025.

/s/ David M. Mason

David M. Mason,

Chairman

(SEAL)

ATTEST:

/s/ Summer Anderson

Summer Anderson,

Secretary

__________________________________________

11/21/05

RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO LEVY A JUDGMENT OF THE WORKERS COMPENSATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA ENTERED IN FAVOR OF MICHAEL D. WILLIAMS, AND AGAINST THE CITY OF ENID IN THE AMOUNT OF TWENTY EIGHT THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY DOLLARS ($28,420.00); PROVIDING THAT THIS JUDGMENT WILL BE LEVIED PURSUANT TO 62 OKLA. STAT. §§ 365.1-365.6 AND TITLE 2, CHAPTER 3, SECTION 2-3-2D OF THE ENID MUNICIPAL CODE, 2014; APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE ENID MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY TO PAY THE JUDGEMENT IN EXCHANGE FOR THE CITY’S PROMISE TO REPAY SUCH JUDGMENT FROM COLLECTED TAX LEVIES;

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Michael D. Williams suffered a work-related injury to his neck on June 21, 2023, during the course of his employment; and,

WHEREAS, This matter was adjudicated before the Workers’ Compensation Commission of the State of Oklahoma on November 7, 2025 with the Court entering an Order awarding Michael D. Williams twenty eight thousand four hundred twenty dollars ($28,420.00); and,

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Commissioners deem it in the best interest of the City of Enid to take the actions as provided for in this Resolution.

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Mayor and Board of Commissioners of the City of Enid, that:

1. This judgment shall be levied as provided by 62 O.S. §§ 365.1 - 365.6 and Title 2, Chapter 3, Section 2-3-2D of the Enid Municipal Code, 2014; and be paid as follows:

A. Payment on June 15, 2027, of one-third (1/3) of the principal amount together with statutory interest, if any, accrued to date;

B. Payment on June 15, 2028, of one-third (1/3) of the principal amount with statutory interest, if any, accrued since first payment;

C. Payment on June 15, 2029, of the balance of the principal and statutory interest due, if any.

2. That Michael D. Williams has assigned his judgment to the Enid Municipal Authority (EMA); the EMA will pay Williams; and the EMA, pursuant to an Acknowledgment of Judgment, is willing to accept payment of the judgment from the City of Enid from collected tax levies, is approved herein.

3. The City of Enid approves the Agreement with the EMA.

PASSED AND APPROVED by the Mayor and Board of Commissioners on the 18th day of November, 2025.

THE CITY OF ENID, OKLAHOMA

/s/ David Mason

David Mason,

Mayor

ATTEST

(SEAL)

/s/ Summer Anderson

Summer Anderson,

City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY

/s/ Melissa Blanton

Melissa Blanton,

City Attorney

11/21/05

RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY’S SELECTION OF AN ENGINEERING CONSULTANT FROM THE OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION’S (ODOT) PREQUALIFIED CONSULTING FIRMS TO PERFORM BRIDGE INSPECTIONS FROM APRIL 1, 2026 TO MARCH 31, 2028 FOR COMPLIANCE WITH NATIONAL BRIDGE INSPECTION STANDARDS.

WHEREAS, the City of Enid has the responsibility of bridge maintenance and safety inspections and,

WHEREAS, the City of Enid has the following options:

1. Select one of ODOT’s prequalified engineering firms.

2. Elect to do bridge safety inspections with your own forces using inspection teams and an oversight engineer fully qualified as mandated by the NBIS (National Bridge Inspection Standards).

3. Use the same consultant as Garfield County.

4. Let ODOT make your selection.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Commissioners of the City of Enid, Oklahoma that it is their desire to select:

Option #4: Let ODOT make your selection

APPROVED AND EXECUTED this 18th day of November, 2025.

The City of Enid, Oklahoma

/s/ David Mason

David Mason,

Mayor

(SEAL)

ATTEST:

/s/ Summer Anderson

Summer Anderson,

City Clerk

Approved as to form and legality:

/s/ Melissa Blanton

Melissa Blanton,

City Attorney

11/21/05

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF

GARFIELD COUNTY

STATE OF OKLAHOMA

IN RE THE NAME CHANGE OF

RUBY LEE BRANSON,

Petitioner.

Case No. CV-2025-155

NOTICE OF FILING AND

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

OF PETITION

FOR NAME CHANGE

To Whom It May Concern:

You are hereby notified that a Petition for Change of Name has been filed by the Petitioner, Ruby Lee Branson, of Oklahoma County, and you must answer the Petition filed in the above-numbered and entitled cause of action on or before the date set for the hearing, or the Petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered accordingly:

1. Petitioner, Ruby Lee Branson, to be granted a name change to Ruby Lee Farris.

That the same will be heard by the District Court of Garfield County, Oklahoma, the Garfield County Courthouse, located at 114 W. Broadway, Enid, OK 73701, on the 5th day of December, 2025, at 10:30 o’clock a.m.; and that any person may file a written protest in the case, prior to the date set for the hearing.

Janelle M. Sharp,

Court Clerk

By: DESIREE CURRINGTON

Deputy

Approved:

Kimberly S. Hall OBA# 33856

217 N. Independence

Enid OK 73701

(580) 495-4954 Phone

(580) 297-5201 Fax

Attorney for Petitioner

__________________________________________

11/21/05

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF

GARFIELD COUNTY

STATE OF OKLAHOMA

In the Matter of the Estate of

Robert Edward Wilson,

Deceased.

Case No. PB-2025-163

NOTICE OF HEARING

PETITION FOR PROBATE,

APPOINTMENT OF

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE

AND

DETERMINATION OF HEIRS

Notice is hereby given to all persons interested in the Estate of Robert Edward Wilson, Deceased; Sonya Phillips has filed a Petition requesting that the estate of Robert Edward Wilson, Deceased, be probated in intestacy (Without a Will), and asking that Letters of Personal Representative be issue to Sonya Phillips as Personal Representative of the Estate, that a determination of heirs be made, and the filing of an inventory, the appointment of appraisers, and the filing and presentment of a formal annual and final accounting be waived.

Notice is hereby given that the 23rd day of December, 2025 at 9:00 a.m., has been appointed the time for hearing said Petition, appointing Personal Representative, and determining the items provided for herein at the District Court, in the Courthouse of Garfield County, Oklahoma, and all persons interested may appear and contest same as provided by law.

DATED this 19th day of November 2025.

SEAN K. HILL

JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT

Approved:

Chad N. Davis, OBA # 19789

217 N. Independence St.

Enid, OK 73701

(580) 233-2833 Telephone

(580) 297-5201 Facsimile

Attorney for Petitioner

__________________________________________

11/21/05

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF

GARFIELD COUNTY

STATE OF OKLAHOMA

IN THE MATTER OF

THE ESTATE OF

BILLY RAY LOCHNER,

DECEASED.

Case No. PB-2025-164

NOTICE OF HEARING

PETITION FOR

PROBATE OF WILL

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all persons interested in the Estate of Billy Ray Lochner, Deceased, that on this date, Jeffrey Allan Lochner produced and filed in the District Court of Garfield County, State of Oklahoma, an instrument purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of said Decedent, and also filed in said Court a Petition praying for the probate of said Will, and that Letters Testamentary issue thereon to Jeffrey Allan Lochner.

Said Petition further prays that the heirs, devisees and legatees of said Decedent be determined with respect to waiver procedures as provided by the applicable statutes of the State of Oklahoma.

Pursuant to an Order of said Court, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 4th day of December, 2025, at the hour of 9:00 o’clock A.M. has been appointed as the time for hearing said Petition and proving said Will, in the Courtroom of the undersigned Judge, or the Judge to whom this cause is assigned on said date, in the County Courthouse in the city of Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma, when and where all persons interested may appear and contest same as provided by law.

DATED this 19th day of November, 2025.

SEAN K. HILL

JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT

Ewbank & Hennigh, PLLC

Andrew S. Ewbank, OBA # 20979

1010 W. Maple Ave.

Enid, Oklahoma 73703

Telephone: (580) 234-4334

Facsimile: (580) 823-8756

Email:ewbank@northwestoklaw.com

Attorney for Petitioner