The Atoka City Council, Municipal Authority, and Industrial Development Authority (ACIDA) convened for their regular sessions on Tuesday morning, September 8, 2026. City leadership addressed widespread water billing delays caused by a software transition, set dates for the annual autumn bulk trash cleanup, and approved major capital expenditures for municipal emergency services and wastewater infrastructure.
Technical Glitch Delays Water Bills; Late Fees Waived During the City Manager's report, council members raised concerns regarding widespread public confusion and complaints surrounding delayed and inaccurate utility bills across the city.
City Manager Danny described the situation as a complex 'three-piece puzzle' stemming from an ongoing system migration. The city is currently merging its legacy utility management software with a new platform, while simultaneously integrating the 'Neptune system'— a remote satellite reader that collects data from smart water meters.
