The Vian Public Works Authority (VPWA) convened an emergency meeting at 5 p.m. on March 5, to address a situation requiring immediate action to prevent financial loss. The meeting was held in accordance with the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act, which permits emergency meetings when time constraints for public notice could lead to potential financial harm.

The primary item discussed during the session involved confidential legal matters related to the Sequoyah County Water Association vs VPWA case, identified as Case #CJ2025-26.

A motion was made to enter into executive session to discuss the matter in accordance with Title 25 of the Oklahoma Statutes, citing potential confidentiality requirements and the need for legal counsel regarding the ongoing investigation. The motion was approved unanimously by all present.

At 5:49 p.m., the meeting reconvened in emergency session to continue deliberations. A motion was made to authorize the town’s attorney, Justin Vann, to file an official response to the lawsuit, including an entry of appearance and an answer to the petition and cross claim for declaratory judgment. The motion passed with unanimous support.

The meeting adjourned at 5:51 p.m., following the successful resolution of the matter at hand.

This news story is based on the unofficial minutes from the board meeting and could be in error if the minutes are changed prior to adoption.