Hochatown board approves new positions, raises and bonuses after executive session

After convening in executive session under Oklahoma statute to discuss personnel and real-property matters, the board returned and approved a package of personnel actions.

The board authorized creation of a road superintendent position to oversee maintenance, equipment procurement and scheduling; trustees discussed using the new role to reduce contracting costs. They also approved a building code inspector/code enforcement officer position (to collaborate with the media team for public education rather than assume sole control of social media) and an assistant-to-the-town-administrator role with an advertised pay range (approved at $18 to $26 per hour). The board voted to offer Misty Green a full-time position at $55,000 and accepted recent resignations cited in the record.

The board approved a 3% cost-of-living adjustment for full-time employees effective Jan. 1, 2026, and authorized a $500 Christmas bonus for full-time employees and $300 for part-time employees. Trustees also approved restructuring pay for CLEET-certified police officers to a $25 to $40 per-hour range, dependent on experience. The board recorded roll-call votes for these measures, and staff were assigned to implement the pay changes and to prepare job postings and job descriptions for public recruitment.