Osage Nation Utility Authority Meeting

OSAGE NATION UTILTY AUTHORITY

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

1. Call to Order 

1. Prayer: Gary Burd
   
   

2. Roll Call: Mike Wellner present were; Paul, Mike, Gary all here. Guest:

1. Safety Message: Paul Bemore - 

1. Approve Meeting Agenda; Motioned by seconded by no discussion. All in favor. All Approved
   
   

2. Approve November 20, 2025 Minutes; Motion to approve by seconded by No Discussion, All Approved.
   
   

3. Old Business – Osage Nation Water Symposium Take Aways

1. New Business 

   1. – 2026 Plans

   2. DOE Webinar; Data Centers in Indian Country TBA January

   3. See Stakeholder Announcement Below

1. Executive Session – None

1.   Announcements - 

   1. Next Meeting; 22 January 2026

1. Motion to adjourn.  

   1. Motioned to adjourn by seconded by. No discussion and all in favor to adjourn at am.

STAKEHOLDER ANNOUNCEMENT

USDA Taking Applications to Improve Water and Waste Infrastructure in Rural Communities Across the Nation

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15, 2025 –U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development today announced that USDA is now accepting applications for programs to improve water and waste disposal infrastructure for communities across the nation.

The Solid Waste Management Grants program and the Water and Waste Disposal Technical Assistance and Training Grants program are open for applications now through December 31, 2025. These programs, administered through the Rural Utilities Service, directly contribute to vibrant rural communities with modern, reliable infrastructure.