Comanche County public meetings in 2024
134 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Facilities Authority
The Facilities Authority will meet to consider the approval of claims, purchase orders, and blanket purchase orders. The board will also receive weekly reports from the Jail Administrator and the Emergency Management Director.
- Approval of claims and purchase orders for payment
- Weekly report from Jail Administrator David Weber
- Weekly report from Emergency Management Director Clint Langford
The Comanche County Facilities Authority met and approved the minutes from December 26, 2024, and approved payroll claims and purchase orders totaling $110,007.21. The jail administrator reported a current inmate count of 358, and the emergency management director reported 48 EMRs and various fire incidents. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved minutes of December 26, 2024 (3-0)
- Approved detention center payroll of $98,433.52 (3-0)
- Approved emergency management payroll of $11,573.69 (3-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review routine administrative items and financial reports. The session includes voting on the appointment of receiving officers and the authorization of signature stamp usage.
- Authorization for Ashley Taylor and Corinne Owensby to use County Commissioners’ signature stamps
- Appointment of Connie Hicks and Gary Yackeyonny as Receiving Officers for Assessor funds
- Approval of Monthly P-Card Statement and Payments
- Approval of Claims and Purchase Orders for payment
- Review of Requests, Transfers, and Blanket Purchase Orders
The Board of Comanche County Commissioners met and approved the minutes from December 26, 2024, and the consent agenda, which included authorizing signature stamps for two employees, appointing receiving officers for the Assessor's funds, and approving blanket purchase orders and overages. The board also approved a list of claims and purchase orders for payment, including a $418,603.11 asphalt overlay for the Comanche Tribe Joint Project. No public comments, new business, or other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved minutes of December 26, 2024 (3-0)
- Approved consent agenda including signature stamp authorization for Ashley Taylor and Corinne Owensby (3-0)
- Approved resolutions appointing Connie Hicks and Gary Yackeyonny as receiving officers for Assessor funds (3-0)
- Approved blanket purchase orders 253932, 253948-253961 (3-0)
- Approved overages on blanket purchase orders 250147 ($2.57) and 252658 ($160.00) (3-0)
- Approved claims and purchase orders for payment, including $418,603.11 to H G Jenkins Construction for asphalt overlay (3-0)
Facilities Authority
The Comanche County Facilities Authority will hold a regular session to consider approving an agreement, bonds, and certificates of insurance for Allstate Tower, Inc., for the Guyed Tower Replacement Project in Medicine Park, funded by ARPA. The board will also accept prior meeting minutes, receive weekly reports from the jail administrator and emergency management director, and approve routine claims and purchase orders.
- Consider approval of agreement, bonds, and insurance for Allstate Tower, Inc., for the Guyed Tower Replacement Project in Medicine Park (Bid #19, awarded 12/2/2024; ARPA-funded)
- Acceptance of minutes from December 16, 2024
- Weekly report from David Weber, Jail Administrator
- Weekly report from Clint Langford, Emergency Management Director
- Approval of claims, purchase orders, and blanket purchase orders
The Comanche County Facilities Authority met and approved the minutes from December 26, 2024, and approved payroll claims and blanket purchase orders for the Detention Center and Emergency Management. Jail Administrator David Weber reported a current inmate count of 358 (234 at CCDC, 124 at other counties), and Emergency Management Director Clint Langford reported 48 EMRs, 4 structure fires, and other incidents. No new business was considered, and the meeting adjourned.
- Approved minutes of December 26, 2024 (3-0)
- Approved claims and purchase orders including Detention Center payroll $98,433.52 and Emergency Management payroll $11,573.69 (3-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Board will consider multiple ARPA-funded projects, including a $2.2 million grant to the Comanche County Health Department for a new testing and treatment facility and a $675,676 grant to the detention center for inmate housing. They will also vote on adopting updated fire department jurisdictional boundaries. The consent agenda includes routine encumbrances, equipment disposal, and legal service contracts.
- Approval of $2,202,911.51 ARPA grant to Comanche County Health Department for a new health department building
- Approval of $675,676.09 ARPA grant to Comanche County Facilities Authority for housing inmates outside the county
- Adoption of fire department boundaries for 19 volunteer fire departments (Bethel Road VFD, Cache VFD, etc.)
- Amendment of ARPA award for Town of Faxon to reconnect a water line
- Encumbrances totaling $23,000 for legal, pretrial, and opioid abatement services
Tax Correction Authority
The Comanche County Tax Correction Board will hold a regular meeting to consider approving tax corrections and the minutes from the December 2, 2024 meeting. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific dollar amounts or project details listed.
- Consider approval of tax corrections.
- Consider approval of minutes from December 2, 2024.
Facilities Authority
This is a routine regular session meeting of the Comanche County Facilities Authority. The board will consider approval of claims and purchase orders for payment, acknowledge any tort claims, and receive weekly updates from the jail administrator and emergency management director. Public comments are permitted at the board's discretion.
- Approval of claims and purchase orders for payment
- Weekly report from David Weber, Jail Administrator
- Weekly report from Clint Langford, Emergency Management Director
- Acknowledge any tort claims filed against the county
- New business for matters not foreseeable at agenda posting
The Comanche County Facilities Authority met and approved the minutes from December 9, 2024, and approved all claims and purchase orders for payment, including payroll and vendor payments. Jail and emergency management reports were presented but no other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved minutes of December 9, 2024 (3-0)
- Approved claims and purchase orders including detention center payroll of $111,200.33 and emergency management payroll of $12,573.69 (3-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Comanche County Commissioners will meet to consider a range of routine and financial items, including approval of GPS tracking systems for road equipment, awarding of bids for printing ballots and various road materials, and a consent agenda covering agreements, ARPA fund corrections, surplus declarations, and new fund creation. A key item is the correction of an ARPA fund return amount from $432,185.14 to $427,185.14 for emergency management radios.
- Purchase of 8 GPS tracking systems for District 1 road equipment at $1,080 plus $124/month monitoring
- Awarding Bid #34 for printing ballots from Jan 1 to Dec 31, 2025
- Six-month bids for asphalt, tires, chips, and other road materials (Bids #20–#36)
- Correction of ARPA fund return for emergency radios: $427,185.14 instead of $432,185.14
- Establishment of Sheriff Funding Assistance Grant Fund (Fund 1574) via HB 2914
The Comanche County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $300,000 opioid abatement grant award and related agreements, and awarded numerous road maintenance bids for the upcoming year. They also approved a consent agenda covering various administrative items, including a $427,185.14 ARPA fund return correction and a new sheriff funding grant fund.
- Accepted $300,000 opioid abatement grant award (3-0)
- Approved FY 2024 opioid abatement grant agreement (3-0)
- Approved project management agreement with Oklahoma Alliance for Recovery Resources (3-0)
- Approved US Cellular GPS tracking systems for District #1 road equipment (3-0)
- Awarded bid #34 for ballot printing to Royal Printing Company (3-0)
- Awarded six-month bids for asphalt, recycler teeth, chips, cold patch, magnesium chloride, millings, pipe, railroad tank car, recycled concrete, roadbase, structural concrete, tires, welding gases, custodial supplies, and more (3-0)
- Approved consent agenda including professional service agreement, ARPA fund return correction, and new sheriff funding grant fund (3-0)
- Approved claims and purchase orders for payment (3-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Board will discuss and possibly approve a FY 2024 Opioid Abatement Grant Award Agreement for $300,000 from the Oklahoma Attorney General's office, along with a project management agreement with Oklahoma Alliance for Recovery Resources. They will also consider awarding several bids for road materials, ballot printing, and GPS tracking systems for county equipment. The consent agenda includes a correction of ARPA fund return, a professional service agreement for a health navigator, and surplus declarations for sheriff's department equipment.
- Opioid Abatement Grant Award Agreement for $300,000 from Oklahoma OAB
- Purchase of 8 GPS tracking systems from US Cellular for $1,080 plus $124/month monitoring
- Bid awards for ballots, asphalt, tires, and other road materials for 6-month period
- Correction of ARPA fund return from $432,185.14 to $427,185.14 for emergency management radios
- Right-of-way payments totaling $12,825 for Cline Road over Beaver Creek project (District #1)
The board unanimously approved a $300,000 opioid abatement grant award and related agreements, and awarded numerous road maintenance bids for asphalt, pipe, tires, and other supplies. They also approved a consent agenda covering items like a health department contract, ARPA fund corrections, and new sheriff grant fund setup.
- Approved $300,000 opioid abatement grant award (3-0)
- Approved FY 2024 opioid abatement grant agreement (3-0)
- Approved project management agreement with Oklahoma Alliance for Recovery Resources (3-0)
- Approved US Cellular GPS tracking systems for road equipment (3-0)
- Awarded ballot printing bid to Royal Printing Company (3-0)
- Awarded six-month bids for asphalt, pipe, tires, and other road supplies (3-0)
- Approved consent agenda including health dept contract, ARPA fund corrections, and sheriff grant fund (3-0)
Excise Board
The Excise Board will consider a resolution to establish a new cash fund (Fund 1574) for the Sheriff Funding Assistance Grant, created by Oklahoma House Bill 2914. The board also plans to approve minutes from December 2, acknowledge appropriation transfers, and approve fund transfers and appropriation requests.
- Consider approval of resolution creating Sheriff Funding Assistance Grant Fund (Fund 1574) per House Bill 2914
- Approval of minutes from December 2, 2024 meeting
- Acknowledge Transfer of Appropriations
- Consider approval of Transfer of Funds
- Consider approval of Requests for Appropriations
Facilities Authority
The Comanche County Facilities Authority will meet to review weekly reports from jail and emergency management officials. The board will also address a specific bid award for a tower project and consider payments for claims and purchase orders.
- Clarification of Award Statement for Bid #19 Guyed Tower Replacement Project in Medicine Park
- Approval of claims, purchase orders, and blanket purchase orders for payment
- Weekly report from Jail Administrator David Weber
- Weekly report from Emergency Management Director Clint Langford
The Comanche County Facilities Authority approved a clarification of the award statement for Bid #19, the Guyed Tower Replacement Project in Medicine Park, awarding the contract to the lowest bidder, Allstate Tower, Inc., for $206,095.00, with an option to use the second-lowest bidder, Hayden Tower Company, if Allstate fails to meet contract requirements. The board also approved the minutes from December 2, 2024, and approved claims and purchase orders for payment, including detention center and emergency management expenses. No public comments or new business were presented.
- Approved minutes of December 2, 2024 (3-0)
- Approved clarification of award for Bid #19 Guyed Tower Replacement Project to Allstate Tower, Inc. for $206,095.00 (3-0)
- Approved claims and purchase orders for payment, including detention center and emergency management expenses (3-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Comanche County Board of Commissioners will meet in regular session to vote on several financial items, including a $15,365.72 ARPA grant to the Fairgrounds Trust Authority for a generator, a $427,185.14 return of excess ARPA funds from Emergency Management, and a $11,368.54 change order for asphalt overlay on Madische and McCracken Roads. The consent agenda includes inmate housing costs, a plat approval, and routine approvals. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person.
- Consider approval of $15,365.72 ARPA grant to Comanche County Fairgrounds Trust Authority for a generator at the annex building
- Consider approval of $427,185.14 return of excess ARPA funds from Comanche County Emergency Management for radio equipment
- Consider approval of Change Order #2 for $11,368.54 with H.G. Jenkins Construction for asphalt overlay on Madische and McCracken Roads
- Consider approval of $217,693.84 encumbrance for inmate housing at Comanche County Detention Center
- Consider approval of plat for Pradera Village, Part 2, by Ramon and Martha Juarez
The board approved an ARPA grant of $15,365.72 to the Comanche County Fairgrounds Trust Authority for a new generator at the Annex Building, and tabled bids for chips/screenings, tires, and ballot printing. They also approved a change order for asphalt overlay on Madische and McCracken Roads, and the consent agenda including various fund transfers and claims.
- Approved ARPA grant of $15,365.72 to Fairgrounds Trust Authority for generator (3-0)
- Tabled six-month bids for chips/screenings and tires (3-0)
- Tabled bid for ballot printing (3-0)
- Approved change order #2 with H.G. Jenkins Construction for $11,368.54 (3-0)
- Approved consent agenda including ARPA fund return of $427,185.14 from Emergency Management (3-0)
- Approved plat for Pradera Village, Part 2 (3-0)
- Approved monthly reports and claims for payment (3-0)
Floodplain Board
The Comanche County Floodplain Authority will consider approval of 2024 floodplain development permits, notably a waterline installation at 7605 NE Cache Road. Members will also review and submit the 2024 Stormwater Annual Report, discuss the DEQ's review of the Stormwater Management Plan, and receive an update on findings from a CAV visit. Proposed 2025 meeting dates are up for approval.
- Review and approval of 2024 floodplain development permit for waterline installation at 7605 NE Cache Road
- Review and submission of 2024 Comanche County Stormwater Annual Report
- Review of DEQ review of Stormwater Management Plan
- Update on CAV visit findings and response letter
- Approval of proposed 2025 meeting dates: March 11, June 3, Sept 2, Dec 2
Floodplain Board
This is a procedural agenda to adopt the 2025 meeting schedule for the Comanche County Floodplain Authority. No decisions, rezonings, contracts, or public hearings are listed. The board will meet quarterly at 10:00 AM on the dates shown at the Emergency Management Operations Center.
- Meetings scheduled for March 11, June 3, September 2, and December 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM
- Location: 4500 SW Lee Blvd, Building 900, unless otherwise indicated
Floodplain Board
The Comanche County Floodplain Authority will consider approval of minutes from June 2024 and review issued floodplain development permits, including a waterline installation at 7605 NE Cache Road. Members will also review and submit the 2024 Stormwater Annual Report, discuss DEQ review of the Stormwater Management Plan, and address findings from a CAV visit. Proposed meeting dates for 2025 will be voted on.
- Review and approval of 2024 floodplain development permit: waterline installation at 7605 NE Cache Road
- Submission of 2024 Comanche County Stormwater Annual Report
- Review of DEQ evaluation of Stormwater Management Plan
- Update on CAV visit findings and response actions
- Approval of 2025 meeting dates: March 11, June 3, September 2, December 2
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Comanche County Commissioners will meet in regular session to consider several items, including changes to employee leave policies, a contract for overhead door replacement, and a change order for road overlay. The consent agenda includes a radar donation to the sheriff's department and approval of an ODOT payment.
- Removal of sick leave accumulation limit (1,040 hours) and increase from 8 to 10 hours/month, plus annual leave cap increase to 640 hours for employees with 5+ years
- Consideration of Material & Installation Agreement with Duncan Door Co. Inc. for overhead door replacement at District #3 shop in Cache (ARPA project)
- Change Order #2 with H.G. Jenkins Construction, LLC for additional asphalt on Madische and McCracken Roads in District 3, costing $12,773.94
- Acknowledgement of donation of Stalker DSR 2X Radar to Comanche County Sheriff's Department from Division of Refuge Law Enforcement
- Approval of ODOT Form 324A for $6,000 payment to Pinnacle Consulting Management Group for services on Project NS-246 over Persimmon Creek in District #3
Facilities Authority
The Comanche County Facilities Authority will meet to consider awarding Bid #19 for the Guyed Tower Replacement Project in Medicine Park, hear weekly reports from the Jail Administrator and Emergency Management Director, and approve routine claims and purchase orders.
- Consider awarding Bid #19 for the Guyed Tower Replacement Project in Medicine Park
- Accept minutes of November 25, 2024
- Weekly report from Jail Administrator David Weber
- Weekly report from Emergency Management Director Clint Langford
- Approval of claims, purchase orders, and blanket purchase orders
Facilities Authority
The Comanche County Facilities Authority will meet to receive weekly reports from the Jail Administrator and Emergency Management Director. The board will also consider the approval of claims and purchase orders.
- Weekly report from David Weber, Jail Administrator
- Weekly report from Clint Langford, Emergency Management Director
- Approval of claims, purchase orders, and blanket purchase orders
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Comanche County Commissioners will meet to discuss and possibly take action on the salary for Undersheriff Michael Merritt. They will also open bids for road materials (asphalt, tires, concrete, etc.) and a guyed tower replacement project in Medicine Park funded by ARPA. A consent agenda includes contracts for courthouse fire alarm and security system maintenance, extensions of ARPA awards for the fairgrounds and the Town of Faxon, and various encumbrances for legal services, election expenses, and a tractor purchase.
- Discussion and possible action on salary for Undersheriff Michael Merritt
- Open bids for 14 road material categories (Bids #20–#33) and Bid #19 for a guyed tower replacement in Medicine Park (ARPA project)
- Approval of $17,184 fire alarm maintenance agreement and $32,434 security system maintenance agreement with VSC Fire & Security
- ARPA award extensions for Comanche County Fairgrounds (repairs) and Town of Faxon (projects) until December 31, 2026
- Encumbrances: $5,000 for opioid abatement legal services, $14,902.63 for election expenses, and $42,812.10 for Center for Creative Living senior assistance
Board of Commissioners
The Comanche County Board of Commissioners will consider reinstating a burn ban due to extreme fire danger, and award several American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grants, including $1.2 million for water and sewer upgrades at the fairgrounds (also used as an emergency shelter) and $204,276 for housing inmates outside the county to reduce overcrowding. Other proposed ARPA-funded projects include a new camera surveillance system for District #1, demolition of the American National Bank building for a lighted parking lot, and asphalt overlay on King Road. The board will also consider extending ARPA award agreements for the Comanche County Facilities Authority, Town of Chattanooga, and the Health Department.
- Discussion and possible action on reinstating a burn ban for 7 days due to extreme fire danger
- Consider approval of $1,200,000 ARPA grant for Comanche County Fairgrounds water and sewer line upgrades
- Consider approval of $204,276.20 ARPA grant for housing inmates outside Comanche County to prevent overcrowding
- Consider approval of agreement for purchase and installation of a new camera surveillance system for District #1 (Elgin), funded with ARPA
- Consider approval of agreement for demolition of American National Bank Building and construction of a new lighted parking lot (ARPA-funded)
Facilities Authority
The Facilities Authority will meet to receive weekly reports from the Jail Administrator and Emergency Management Director. The board will also consider the approval of claims, purchase orders, and blanket purchase orders.
- Weekly report from David Weber, Jail Administrator
- Weekly report from Clint Langford, Emergency Management Director
- Approval of claims and purchase orders for payment
Facilities Authority
The Comanche County Facilities Authority will meet to consider awarding Written Bid #WB25-03 for repairing and replacing insulated aluminum pipe jacketing on a portion of the roof at the Comanche County Detention Center. The board will also accept minutes from the previous meeting, receive weekly reports from the Jail Administrator and Emergency Management Director, and approve claims and purchase orders for payment.
- Consider awarding Written Bid #WB25-03 for roof repair at the Comanche County Detention Center
- Acceptance of minutes from November 4, 2024
- Weekly report from Jail Administrator David Weber
- Weekly report from Emergency Management Director Clint Langford
- Approval of claims and purchase orders for payment
Facilities Authority
The Comanche County Facilities Authority will meet in special session to consider authorizing Chairman Josh Powers to enter negotiations with the City of Lawton. The talks would cover a joint resolution on inmate overcrowding in local detention centers and a more equitable cost-sharing agreement for the City's Emergency Communication Call Center services.
- Authorize Chairman Josh Powers to negotiate with City of Lawton on inmate overcrowding resolution
- Authorize Chairman Josh Powers to negotiate for more equitable cost sharing for emergency call center services
Board of Commissioners
The Board will consider an executive session to discuss three pending lawsuits and an EEOC charge against the county, including cases filed by Kenny Curry, Mallory Geiger, and Ronald Tyler Fletcher. Agenda items also include a burn ban resolution due to extreme fire danger and several ARPA-funded projects, such as a $674,828.96 demolition of the American National Bank building and the cancellation of a $225,000 award to the Town of Medicine Park for an inactive water project. The consent agenda covers routine reports, contracts, and claim approvals.
- Executive session to discuss Kenny Curry v. Comanche County (EEOC Charge No. 564-2024-00686), Mallory Geiger v. Comanche County District 1 (Case No. CIV-24-962-JD), and Ronald Tyler Fletcher v. Comanche County District 1 (Case No. CIV-2024-961-J).
- Consider burn ban resolution proclaiming extreme fire danger, effective for seven days with possible weekly extensions.
- Award Written Bid #WB25-06 for replacement of overhead doors in the shop at Comanche County District #3, Cache, OK.
- ARPA expenditure verification for $674,828.96 for demolition of the American National Bank Building and construction of new lighted parking in District #2.
- Cancel Purchase Order #232854 ($225,000) from ARPA fund to Town of Medicine Park due to expired agreement and no active progress on water project.
Board of Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will meet in a special session to consider authorizing negotiations with the City of Lawton. These discussions focus on resolving inmate overcrowding in local detention centers and establishing a cost-sharing agreement for the City’s Emergency Communication Call Center.
- Negotiations with City of Lawton regarding inmate overcrowding in local detention centers
- Negotiations with City of Lawton regarding cost sharing for the Emergency Communication Call Center
Excise Board
The Comanche County Excise Board will meet to consider a resolution establishing a new fund titled 'Comanche Tribe, Joint, King Road, Route 6697 Fund' with a new account number. Other routine items include approval of prior meeting minutes, board payroll, and transfers of appropriations and funds. No major policy changes or public hearings are on the agenda beyond the new fund creation.
- Consider approval of resolution creating new fund: 'Comanche Tribe, Joint, King Road, Route 6697 Fund' (account 1562-6-4100-4205)
- Consider approval of minutes from October 22, 2024
- Consider approval of Board Payroll
- Acknowledge Transfer of Appropriations
- Consider approval of Requests for Appropriations
Tax Correction Authority
The Tax Correction Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from October 7, 2024, and consider tax corrections. Public comments are allowed under time limits. This is a procedural meeting with no other substantive items.
- Approval of minutes from October 7, 2024
- Consideration of tax corrections
Facilities Authority
The Comanche County Facilities Authority will discuss and possibly vote on participating in a state program to hire a consultant for designing an annex to expand bed space at the detention center. They will also consider a 36-month IT services contract with Coast Technology Group for $1,160 per month and a mobile X-ray services agreement with Oklahoma Mobile X-Ray. Routine items include approval of minutes, reports from the jail administrator and emergency management director, and approval of claims and purchase orders.
- Discussion and possible action to participate in OMES IDIQ program to hire a consultant for designing an annex to expand detention center bed space (Item 7).
- Consider approval of a 36-month IT services contract with Coast Technology Group for 28 workstations and one server at $1,160 per month (Item 8).
- Consider approval of a mobile X-ray services agreement with Oklahoma Mobile X-Ray at $150 per patient per visit through June 30, 2025 (Item 9).
- Weekly reports from Jail Administrator David Weber and Emergency Management Director Clint Langford (Items 5 & 6).
- Approval of claims, purchase orders, and blanket purchase orders (Item 11).
Board of Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss awarding bids for roadwork, parking lots, and surveillance systems. They are considering multiple encumbrances for roof replacements at the County Health Department and Fairgrounds following 2023 weather damage. The board will also review a representative appointment for the STEDI Project Plan.
- Roof replacement encumbrances totaling $2,204,498.22 for the County Health Department and Fairgrounds
- Bid award for asphalt overlay on King Road and parking lot in District #1
- Bid award for demolition of the American National Bank Building and construction of a new parking lot
- Bid award for a new camera surveillance system in Elgin, OK (District #1)
- Request for $1,125.00 for Jail Administrator David Weber to attend a liability and risk conference
Facilities Authority
The Board of Comanche County Commissioners is meeting in emergency session to consider a burn ban resolution due to extreme fire danger. If approved, the ban would take effect immediately for 14 days, with possible weekly extensions.
- Consideration of burn ban resolution under Oklahoma Statute Title 2 § 16-26.B, effective 14 days with possible weekly extensions
Facilities Authority
The Comanche County Facilities Authority will meet to discuss a partnership with the Oklahoma City VA Healthcare System. The body will consider a memorandum of understanding to provide telehealth services to veterans residing in the Comanche County Detention Center.
- Memorandum of Understanding with Oklahoma City VA Healthcare System for telehealth services at no cost to CCDC
- Weekly report from Jail Administrator David Weber
- Weekly report from Emergency Management Director Clint Langford
- Approval of claims, purchase orders, and blanket purchase orders
Board of Commissioners
The Board will consider an amended $630,075 ARPA award to Comanche County Memorial Hospital for ZOLL cardiac defibrillators, along with canceling a prior $446,377.69 award for network upgrades. They will open bids for road overlay on King Road, a camera surveillance system in Elgin, and demolition of the American National Bank Building. The consent agenda includes surplus declarations, encumbrances for legal services and pre-trial monitoring, and appointment of receiving officers.
- Consider approval of $630,075.49 ARPA subrecipient award to Comanche County Memorial Hospital for ZOLL cardiac defibrillators
- Consider canceling previous $446,377.69 ARPA award to CCMH for network upgrades and reallocating funds
- Open Bid #17 for asphalt overlay on King Road and parking lot in District #1
- Open Written Bid #WB25-05 for purchase and installation of a camera surveillance system for District #1 in Elgin
- Open Bid #18 for demolition of the American National Bank Building and construction of a new lighted parking lot
Tax Correction Authority
The October 22, 2024 regular meeting of the Comanche County Tax Correction Board has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.
Excise Board
The Comanche County Excise Board will meet to consider approving the Town of Chattanooga's Estimate of Needs for the 2024-2025 fiscal year and its financial statement for the prior year. The board will also acknowledge transfer of appropriations, consider approval of fund transfers, and requests for appropriations. The meeting includes public comments and approval of prior minutes.
- Consider approval of Town of Chattanooga Estimate of Needs for 2024-2025 and Financial Statement for 2023-2024
- Acknowledge Transfer of Appropriations
- Consider approval of Transfer of Funds
- Consider approval of Requests for Appropriations
Excise Board
The Excise Board and Tax Correction Board have rescheduled their meetings originally set for October 21 and November 4, 2024. The meetings are now set for October 22 and November 5, 2024. The agenda contains only procedural scheduling information.
Facilities Authority
The Comanche County Facilities Authority meets in regular session to consider routine business including approval of claims and purchase orders, acceptance of minutes, and weekly reports from the Jail Administrator and Emergency Management Director. Public comments are permitted. No major decisions or proposals are on the agenda.
- Consider approval of claims and purchase orders for payment and blanket purchase orders
- Weekly report from David Weber, Jail Administrator
- Weekly report from Clint Langford, Emergency Management Director
- Acknowledge Court Summons
- New business for matters not known before agenda posting
Board of Commissioners
The Board will discuss entering executive session to confer with counsel on three pending employment-related lawsuits (EEOC and federal cases). They will also consider an amendment to an agreement with OKARR, a pre-trial release program, and a policy for federal awards. A major consent item involves approving over $2.2 million in encumbrances for new roof systems at the Comanche County Fairgrounds and Health Department due to storm damage.
- Executive session for three lawsuits: Kenny Curry v. Comanche County (EEOC), Mallory Geiger v. District 1, and Ronald Tyler Fletcher v. District 1
- Change Order #1 with H.G. Jenkins Construction for asphalt overlay on Madische and McCracken Roads (contract $444,899.38)
- Encumbrance of $2,204,498.22 to Clayco Industries for roof installation at Fairgrounds and Health Department
- Approval of surplus declaration for a 2016 camera system and disposal of computers and radios by Sheriff's Department
- Discussion and possible action regarding the pre-trial release program
Facilities Authority
The Comanche County Facilities Authority will meet in regular session to open a written bid for repair and replacement of insulated aluminum pipe jacketing on a portion of the roof at the Comanche County Detention Center. Other business includes weekly reports from the jail administrator and emergency management director, approval of minutes, and consideration of claims and purchase orders.
- Open Written Bid #WB25-03 – Repair & Replace Insulated Aluminum Pipe Jacketing on a Portion of the Roof at the Comanche County Detention Center, Lawton, OK
- Weekly report from David Weber, Jail Administrator
- Weekly report from Clint Langford, Emergency Management Director
- Consider approval of claims and purchase orders for payment and blanket purchase orders
- Acknowledge court summons
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Comanche County Commissioners will meet on October 14, 2024, to consider a resolution declaring an extreme fire danger and implementing a 14-day burn ban. They will also discuss reapplying for opioid abatement funding, awarding a bid for the sale of two used vehicles from the juvenile detention center, and approving multiple consent agenda items including contracts, right-of-way acquisitions, and encumbrances.
- Burn ban resolution declaring extreme fire danger for 14 days (Item 8)
- Resolution to reapply for Opioid Abatement Funding through the Office of the Attorney General (Item 7)
- Interlocal agreement with City of Lawton for $59,511 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Item B)
- Sale of two used vehicles from Comanche County Regional Juvenile Detention Center (Item 9)
- Encumbrance of $200,410.08 for housing inmates outside Comanche County in September 2024 (Item J)
Tax Correction Authority
The Comanche County Tax Correction Board will hold a regular meeting on October 7, 2024, to consider approval of tax corrections and the minutes from the September 3, 2024 meeting. Public comments are permitted under time limits set by the board. No specific tax correction items or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.
- Consider approval of minutes from September 3, 2024
- Consider approval of Tax Corrections (no details provided)
Excise Board
The Comanche County Excise Board will consider the approval of financial statements and estimates of needs for several local school districts and the health department. The board will also review the City of Lawton's annual budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
- Resolution to establish a new fund for Comanche Tribe, Joint, Madische and McCracken Roads (Route 6827)
- 2024-2025 Estimate of Needs and 2023-2024 Financial Statements for Bishop, Cache, Elgin, Fletcher, Flower Mound, and Sterling Public Schools
- Comanche County Health Department 2024-2025 Estimate of Needs and Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Financial Statement
- City of Lawton Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
- Approval of Board Payroll and requests for appropriations
Board of Commissioners
The Board will vote on a 14-day burn ban due to extreme fire danger, approve a $300,000 Sheriff's Office funding grant for public safety and equipment, and consider a $70,264.16 contract for a new county website. They will also discuss pending litigation in executive session and review routine consent items including plats, encumbrances, and funding applications.
- Burn ban resolution effective immediately for 14 days (extreme fire danger)
- $300,000 Attorney General Sheriff’s Office Funding Grant for safety, technology, training, bonuses, and uniforms
- $70,264.16 contract with CivicPlus, LLC for a new county website
- ASCOG REAP applications: $45,000 for bridge replacement at Madische and McIntosh (District 3), $60,000 for a truck (District 1)
- Litigation discussion in executive session re: AAA Guardian Foundation Repair case (CJ-2022-119) and two federal cases (CIV-24-961-J, CIV-24-962-JD)
The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $100,000 settlement in a pending lawsuit against AAA Guardian Foundation Repair, LLC, and authorized entering into an agreement. They also approved a 14-day burn ban due to extreme fire danger, established a new fund for road projects, and approved multiple grant applications and agreements, including a $300,000 Sheriff's Office funding grant and a $70,264.16 contract for a new county website. All votes were unanimous (3-0).
- Approved $100K settlement in lawsuit against AAA Guardian Foundation Repair (3-0)
- Approved 14-day burn ban effective immediately (3-0)
- Established new fund for Comanche Tribe joint roads (3-0)
- Approved ASCOG 2025 REAP application for District #3 bridge replacement ($45,000) (3-0)
- Approved ASCOG 2025 REAP application for District #1 truck ($60,000) (3-0)
- Approved $300,000 Sheriff's Office funding grant agreement (3-0)
- Tabled open bid #16 for emulsions/road oils (3-0)
- Approved $70,264.16 contract with CivicPlus for new county website (3-0)
Facilities Authority
The Comanche County Facilities Authority will hold a regular session to approve minutes from September 23, hear weekly reports from the jail administrator and emergency management director, and consider approval of claims and purchase orders. The agenda also allows for public comment and any new business that could not have been reasonably foreseen. This is a procedural meeting with no major policy changes or financial decisions specified.
- Weekly report from David Weber, Jail Administrator
- Weekly report from Clint Langford, Emergency Management Director
- Consider approval of claims and purchase orders for payment and approval of blanket purchase orders
Facilities Authority
The Comanche County Facilities Authority will meet to discuss pending litigation involving the Oklahoma Disability Law Center regarding the detention center. They will also consider housing inmates outside the county, approve a $42,100 cybersecurity grant for the emergency management operations center, and authorize roof repairs for the detention center at a cost of $32,424.24 plus an administrative fee.
- Executive session to discuss pending litigation in Oklahoma Disability Law Center v. Board of County Commissioners, Case No. CIV-24-551-R
- Consider housing Comanche County inmates outside the county
- Approve Sub-Recipient Award #1599.303 from Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security Cybersecurity Grant Program for $42,100
- Approval of roof repairs for the detention center via DCAM RAMP program, $32,424.24 plus $1,134.85 admin fee
- Consider approval of claims and blanket purchase orders
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Comanche County Commissioners will meet to discuss infrastructure projects, equipment procurement, and the adoption of an emergency operations plan. The body is deciding on several service contracts and the disposal of surplus vehicles and equipment.
- Estimated $30,000 agreement with Fox, Drechsler & Brickley, Inc. for lighting and demolition at 601 SW “D” Avenue
- Awarding of Bid #14 for asphalt overlay on Madische and McCracken Roads
- Adoption of the Comanche County Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)
- Request for high priority equipment including a backhoe loader, crack sealer, and motorgrader
- Custodial services agreement for Comanche County Health Department at $20.00 per hour
Tax Correction Authority
The Tax Correction Board meeting scheduled for September 16, 2024, has been cancelled.
Facilities Authority
The Comanche County Facilities Authority will consider actions regarding pending litigation involving the Oklahoma Disability Law Center and the Comanche County Detention Center. The board will also review agreements for jail management software and food services.
- Discussion of pending litigation: Oklahoma Disability Law Center, Inc. v. Board of County Commissioners of the County of Comanche County, et al. (Case No. CIV-24-551-R)
- JailCore Mobile Application & Command Staff Observational Patrol System Agreement: $32,200 first year, $17,525 for each of the following four years
- Tiger Food Services Agreement for a four-week cycle menu of recipes for three daily meals (12-month term)
- Signature Addendums for authorized signer Ryan John for accounts at Liberty National Bank
- Approval of claims, purchase orders, and blanket purchase orders
Board of Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the 2024-2025 Estimate of Needs and financial statements. The meeting includes potential executive sessions regarding EEOC charges and the Birchell Ridge Development, as well as a proposed 14-day burn ban due to extreme fire danger.
- Approval of $41,000 ARPA grant for a new HVAC system at the Fairgrounds annex building in Lawton
- Proposed 14-day burn ban resolution due to extreme fire danger
- Encumbrance of $199,596.72 for housing inmates outside the county
- Encumbrance of $61,217.50 to Comanche County Industrial Development Authority
- Bids for a camera surveillance system in District 3 (Cache) and asphalt overlay on Madische and McCracken Roads
Facilities Authority
The board will consider entering executive session to discuss pending litigation in Oklahoma Disability Law Center, Inc. v. Board of County Commissioners and William Hobbs, regarding the Comanche County Detention Center. It may also take public vote on actions related to that case, receive weekly reports from the jail administrator and emergency management director, and approve routine claims and purchase orders.
- Consider executive session to discuss pending litigation (Case No. CIV-24-551-R) involving disability rights and the detention center
- Possible public vote on actions related to the same litigation after executive session
- Weekly report from Jail Administrator David Weber
- Weekly report from Emergency Management Director Clint Langford
- Consider approval of claims and purchase orders
The Comanche County Facilities Authority met and approved minutes from September 3, 2024, and entered executive session to discuss pending litigation, but took no action on the lawsuit. The board approved claims and purchase orders totaling approximately $210,000, including detention center and emergency management expenses. Jail and emergency management reports were presented, and the meeting adjourned with no new business.
- Approved minutes of September 3, 2024 (3-0)
- Entered executive session to discuss pending litigation (3-0)
- No action taken on litigation after executive session
- Approved claims and purchase orders totaling $210,000 (3-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Board will discuss the recently approved FY24/25 budget with Sheriff Stradley and consider a $300,000 ARPA grant to Rural Water District #2 for a new lagoon cell and water tower rehabilitation. A consent agenda includes routine items such as agreements, equipment surplus declarations, encumbrances, and payment approvals.
- Discussion of Comanche County Budget for Fiscal Year 24/25, approved September 3, 2024
- $300,000 ARPA grant to Rural Water District #2 for construction of a new lagoon cell and rehabilitation of an existing water tower
- Approval of agreement for work on private property (clearing ditch) for Betty Ezell on NE King Rd
- Resolution to dispose of a 1992 International 9400 truck and two John Deere tractors (surplus)
- Encumbrance of $28,112.83 from 2007 Sales Tax Fairgrounds Fund for fairgrounds payroll reimbursement
Equalization Board
The Comanche County Equalization Board will meet to approve the minutes of August 5, 2024, and conduct public comments. The main item is a formal protest by Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company regarding its 2024 personal taxes. The board may also discuss final adjournment.
- Approval of minutes from August 5, 2024
- Formal protest by Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, account no. 160047656, for 2024 personal taxes
- Goodyear represented by Ryan, LLC (Matt Schirack or Peter Hayden)
- Discussion and possible action on final adjournment
Local Emergency Planning Committee
The Comanche County/Lawton Local Emergency Planning Committee will hold its quarterly meeting on September 4, 2024. The agenda includes approval of June meeting minutes, a discussion on financial process and bank account for a DEQ check, and an update on the Hazard Mitigation Plan. Reports from emergency management, MERC, CERT, and the health department are also scheduled.
- Approval of June 5, 2024 meeting minutes
- Discussion on financial process and bank account for DEQ check
- Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) update from Emergency Management
- Reports from Emergency Management, MERC, CERT, and Health Department
- Next meeting: December 4, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Facilities Authority
The Comanche County Facilities Authority will meet to consider removing Trent Logan and adding Ryan John as authorized signers on bank accounts for the detention center and emergency management. They will also approve claims and purchase orders and receive weekly reports from the jail administrator and emergency management director.
- Consider removing Trent Logan and adding Ryan John as authorized signer on detention center account #****5708 and #***3423 at Liberty National Bank
- Consider removing Trent Logan and adding Ryan John as authorized signer on emergency management account #****5090 and #****7503 at Liberty National Bank
- Consider approval of claims and purchase orders for payment, including blanket purchase orders
- Weekly report from David Weber, Jail Administrator
- Weekly report from Clint Langford, Emergency Management Director
The Comanche County Facilities Authority met and approved minutes, changed authorized signers on bank accounts, and approved claims and purchase orders. Jail and emergency management reports were given. No public comments or new business were presented.
- Approved minutes of August 26, 2024 (3-0)
- Approved removing Trent Logan and adding Ryan John as signer on detention center accounts (3-0)
- Approved removing Trent Logan and adding Ryan John as signer on emergency management accounts (3-0)
- Approved claims and purchase orders for detention center totaling $56,106.30 (3-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the fiscal year 2024-2025 Estimate of Needs and consider awarding a contract to design a new county website. The body will also review design services for a public project at Whiskey Creek.
- Discussion of Comanche County Estimate of Needs for fiscal year 2024-2025
- Awarding of RFP#2024-001 to create and design a new county website
- Selection of a consulting engineer for project #1046 Whiskey Creek
- Agreements for cleaning bar ditches on private properties for David Ballou, Samuel Harless, and Adrian Stands
- Declaration of surplus for two toy benches and one projector from the Health Department
Excise Board
The Excise Board meets for a regular session with a short agenda of procedural items. The board will consider approving minutes from August 19, board payroll, transfer of appropriations, transfer of funds, and requests for appropriations. Public comments are allowed at the board's discretion. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.
- Approval of minutes from August 19, 2024
- Approval of board payroll
- Acknowledgment of transfer of appropriations
- Approval of transfer of funds
- Approval of requests for appropriations
Tax Correction Authority
The Comanche County Tax Correction Board will hold a regular meeting to consider approval of tax corrections and minutes from the August 5, 2024 meeting. The agenda contains only procedural items with no specific tax correction details listed.
- Consider approval of minutes of August 5, 2024
- Consider approval of Tax Corrections
Facilities Authority
The Comanche County Facilities Authority will consider approving a $32,450 professional services agreement with Tradesman Architectural Studios for architectural and engineering services to replace the Big Rock communication tower near Medicine Park. The board will also consider a resolution to declare surplus and dispose of two Dell laptops, an ASUS desktop, and a Smartboard. Additionally, they will receive weekly reports from the Jail Administrator and Emergency Management Director, and approve routine claims and purchase orders.
- Consider $32,450 professional services agreement with Tradesman Architectural Studios for replacement of Big Rock communication tower
- Consider resolution to dispose of surplus equipment: two Dell laptops (serial 8Z95702, C8M9702), one ASUS desktop (CNS0000149437), one Smartboard (G012HW33H0580)
- Consider approval of claims and blanket purchase orders
- Weekly report from Jail Administrator David Weber
- Weekly report from Emergency Management Director Clint Langford
Board of Commissioners
The board will discuss and possibly approve a construction manager contract for a new testing and treatment facility at the Comanche County Health Department, funded by ARPA. They will also consider adopting the 2024-2029 multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan, approve a fuel management system purchase, and review a change order for a District 3 parking lot. Several consent agenda items include technology services, surplus equipment, and various encumbrances.
- Consider AIA Document A133-2009 agreement with CDBL, Inc. as Construction Manager at Risk for a health department preparedness facility at 1010 S. Sheridan Rd., Lawton
- Adopt resolution for Comanche County-Lawton Multi-Jurisdictional Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan 2024-2029
- Project quote from Domino Equipment Company for fuel management system for District #1, funded by ARPA via Sourcewell contracts
- Change Order #1 ($7,963.67) for additional asphalt at District #3 parking lot in Cache, OK with Schiralli Construction
- Consent item: Surplus declaration for 15 Tasers and 3 Dell desktop computers from Sheriff's Department
Facilities Authority
The Comanche County Facilities Authority will hold a regular session with routine approvals and two key discussions. Members will consider a policy change for Emergency Management payroll and discuss a potential Detention Center Annex and ways to fund it. The board will also vote on authorizing a signatory for an IamResponding.com subscription amendment.
- Discussion and possible action on a Detention Center Annex for Comanche County and how to fund it
- Consider approval of authorizing Clint Langford as signatory for Amendment No. 1 to IamResponding.com subscription (21 agencies + county-wide teams)
- Discussion and possible action on changing Emergency Management payroll from bi-monthly to bi-weekly
- Weekly reports from Jail Administrator David Weber and Emergency Management Director Clint Langford
- Approval of claims and purchase orders for payment
Board of Commissioners
The Comanche County Board of Commissioners will consider adopting a multi-hazard mitigation plan for 2024-2029, approving a landfill gas recovery system agreement with Comanche Renewables LLC, and addressing two detention center funding requests totaling $289,852. The board will also discuss an ARPA-funded testing and treatment facility update and award a FuelMaster pump system. Consent agenda items include a juvenile detention contract, surplus equipment disposal, and ODOT payments.
- Adopt Comanche County-Lawton Multi-Jurisdictional Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan 2024-2029
- Consent and crossing agreement with Comanche Renewables LLC for landfill gas recovery system across Sections 18 and 19, T1N, R11W, District #1
- Request for additional $100,000 for Comanche County Detention Center operations
- Request for $189,852.48 for housing inmates outside Comanche County for July 2024
- Update on ARPA-funded testing and treatment facility construction by Health Department
Excise Board
The Comanche County Excise Board will meet to consider the 2025 courthouse holiday schedule. The board will also review requests for appropriations and the transfer of funds and appropriations.
- Approval of the 2025 Comanche County Courthouse Holiday Schedule
- Approval of Transfer of Funds
- Approval of Requests for Appropriations
- Acknowledgment of Transfer of Appropriations
Tax Correction Authority
The Tax Correction Board meeting scheduled for August 19, 2024, has been cancelled.
Equalization Board
The Comanche County Equalization Board will meet to consider a formal tax protest filed by Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for 2024 personal taxes, represented by Ryan LLC. The board will also discuss whether to extend the equalization period or adjourn.
- Formal protest by Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, account no. 160047656, for 2024 personal taxes
- Discussion and possible action on extending the equalization period or calling final adjournment
- Approval of minutes from August 5, 2024
- Public comments limited to three minutes per speaker
Facilities Authority
The Comanche County Facilities Authority will meet to discuss pending litigation in a lawsuit filed by the Oklahoma Disability Law Center against the county and jail administrator. The board will also consider awarding a contract for upgrading inmate management tracking technology and declare several electronic items as surplus. The meeting includes approval of the 2025 meeting schedule and routine reports.
- Consider entering executive session to discuss Oklahoma Disability Law Center v. Board of County Commissioners, Case No. CIV-24-551-R
- Consider awarding RFP #2024-002 for upgrading Inmate Management Log Tracking Technology at the detention center
- Consider disposing of 11 TASER X26 devices declared surplus for the detention center
- Consider declaring surplus two Dell laptops, one ASUS desktop, and one Smartboard for Emergency Management
- Consider approval of the 2025 meeting schedule for the Facilities Authority
Board of Commissioners
The Comanche County Board of Commissioners will consider approving the 2025 holiday schedule and meeting schedule, as well as a grant application for Sheriff's Office funding. They will also discuss a chip seal overlay project on tribal routes with the Comanche Nation and open a request for proposals for a new county website. The consent agenda includes a juvenile detention contract with Coal County, a barber services agreement, and declaring surplus equipment for the Sheriff's Department.
- Approval of 2025 Courthouse Holiday Schedule and Commissioners' Meeting Schedule
- Discussion and action on Attorney General Sheriff's Office Funding Grant Program Application 2024 for Sheriff's Department
- Memorializing plan for chip seal overlay of Tribal Transportation Routes 6643 and 7006 in District #1 with Comanche Nation
- Open RFP#2024-001 for Create and Design a New County Website
- Consent: Contract with Coal County for Juvenile Detention Services, and surplus declaration for Sheriff's equipment (2022 Ford Interceptor, cameras, DVR, computer)
Equalization Board
The Comanche County Equalization Board will meet to consider approving minutes from July 15, 2024, and discuss whether to extend the equalization period or call final adjournment, effectively ending the board's review of property tax protests for the year.
- Discussion and possible action on extending the equalization period or calling final adjournment
- Approval of minutes from July 15, 2024
- Opportunity for public comments (limited to 3 minutes per person)
Tax Correction Authority
The Comanche County Tax Correction Authority will hold a regular meeting to consider approving tax corrections and the minutes from the June 17, 2024 meeting. The board will also hear public comments as time allows. The agenda is otherwise procedural.
- Approval of minutes from June 17, 2024
- Consideration of Tax Corrections
Facilities Authority
The Comanche County Facilities Authority meets in regular session to hear weekly reports from the jail administrator and emergency management director, and to consider several actions. Items include approving a signature addendum for a detention center bank account, discussing a payroll policy change from monthly to bi-weekly, and authorizing a $7,297 one-year subscription with Regroup for emergency mass notifications. The board will also vote on declaring 11 TASER X26 units as surplus and approving routine claims and purchase orders.
- Signature Addendum for David Weber on Comanche County Detention Center account at Liberty National Bank
- Discussion and possible action on changing detention center payroll from monthly to bi-weekly
- Approval of $7,297 Subscription Agreement with Regroup for mass emergency notification system
- Resolution declaring 11 TASER X26 units (specific serial numbers) as surplus for the detention center
- Approval of claims and blanket purchase orders
Board of Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for emergency communications equipment and the replacement of the Big Rock Tower. The body is also considering several contracts for facility maintenance and interlocal agreements.
- Proposed $2,500,000.00 ARPA grant for mobile/portable radios and replacement of Big Rock Tower near Medicine Park
- Proposed $15,987.00 contract with Patriot Air Solutions, LLC for HVAC units at the OSU Extension Office Building
- Proposed use of Home Finance Fund to purchase motor graders for District 3
- Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with the City of Sterling for services from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025
- Addition of NW McIntosh Road to the ODOT County Road System in District 3
Excise Board
The Comanche County Excise Board will meet to discuss financial authorizations and administrative approvals. The board is considering the establishment of a new cash fund for FEMA Grant Funds. Other items include payroll and appropriation requests.
- Resolution to establish FEMA Grant Funds cash fund (number 1529-1-2000-4110)
- Approval of Board Payroll
- Transfer of Appropriations
- Transfer of Funds
- Requests for Appropriations
Facilities Authority
The Comanche County Facilities Authority will hold a regular session to receive weekly reports from the Jail Administrator and Emergency Management Director, consider adding the Jail Administrator as an authorized signer on an insurance account, and approve a one-year maintenance extension for LiveScan fingerprint machines at a cost of $3,468. The board will also acknowledge a tort claim and approve claims and purchase orders.
- Consider approval of adding David Weber as authorized signer on Comanche County Facilities Authority/Detention Center’s Holding Insurance Funds account with Liberty National Bank (account #****5708)
- Consider approval of extending Maintenance and Support Agreement No. 005919-001 with Idemia for LiveScan fingerprint machines from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 at a cost of $3,468
- Acknowledge a tort claim
- Weekly reports from Jail Administrator David Weber and Emergency Management Director Clint Langford
- Consider approval of claims, purchase orders, and blanket purchase orders
Board of Commissioners
The Comanche County Board of Commissioners will consider upgrading TASER 7 weapons to TASER 10 for the Sheriff's Department and a request for $199,864.88 to house inmates out of county. They will also open a bid for replacing two HVAC units at the OSU Extension Office. The consent agenda includes routine items such as juvenile detention service agreements, a courthouse security x-ray machine maintenance contract, surplus equipment disposals, and multiple legal service encumbrances.
- Discussion and possible action on upgrading TASER 7 to TASER 10 weapons for the Sheriff's Department (Item 7)
- Request for $199,864.88 to fund out-of-county inmate housing for June 2024 (Item 8)
- Open written bid #WB25-01 for replacement of two heat and air units at OSU Extension Office (Item 9)
- Approval of juvenile detention service agreements with Roger Mills and Carter Counties (Consent A)
- Approval of surplus equipment disposals: two Chevrolet Tahoes sold to auto parts/salvage (Consent C & D)
Excise Board
The Comanche County Excise Board will hold a special meeting to consider approval of the 2024 County Assessor’s Report. The agenda includes only this substantive item alongside procedural steps and public comments.
- Consider approval of the 2024 Comanche County Assessor’s Report to the Excise Board
Facilities Authority
The Comanche County Facilities Authority will meet to discuss the employment and salary of David Weber as Jail Administrator. The board will also open a request for proposals for inmate management log tracking technology.
- Employment and salary of David Weber as Jail Administrator for Comanche County Detention Center
- Open RFP #2024-002 for upgrading Inmate Management Log Tracking Technology
- Approval of claims, purchase orders, and blanket purchase orders
Board of Commissioners
The Comanche County Board of Commissioners will meet in regular session to decide on multiple contracts and routine administrative items. Key actions include approving a juvenile detention funding agreement with the City of Lawton for up to $93,220, a contract for cleaning air handler coils at the courthouse, and several interlocal agreements. The consent agenda covers surplus property declarations, encumbrances from ARPA funds, and various officer appointments.
- Consider approval of juvenile detention agreement between City of Lawton and County, with City contributing up to $93,220
- Consider approval of material & installation agreement with EEI Group LLC for cleaning air handler coils at Courthouse (WB24-08)
- Consider resolution declaring surplus property (2 Chevrolet Tahoes, computers, vehicle lift) for Sheriff's Department
- Consider $31,250 ARPA encumbrance to Patriot Air Solutions for courthouse air duct cleaning (WB24-06)
- Consider interlocal agreement with City of Fletcher for county services
Facilities Authority
The Comanche County Facilities Authority will consider joining the ACCO-SIG insurance pool for 2024-2025 at a cost of $286,911. They will also receive weekly reports from the jail administrator and emergency management director, and approve routine claims and purchase orders. Public comments will be taken, and the board will accept prior minutes.
- Resolution to execute ACCO-SIG Property & Liability Insurance Policy agreement for 2024-2025, $286,911
- Weekly report from Interim Jail Administrator David Weber
- Weekly report from Emergency Management Director Clint Langford
- Approval of claims, purchase orders, and blanket purchase orders
- Acceptance of minutes from July 8, 2024
Board of Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss hiring a Diversion Program Executive Coordinator and approve several infrastructure and insurance agreements. The meeting includes voting on two major road projects funded by the Comanche Nation.
- Inter-Governmental Agreement for $1,169,000.00 for asphalt overlay of Route #6697 (King Rd)
- Inter-Governmental Agreement for $620,000.00 for asphalt overlay of Route #6827 (Madische and McCracken Roads)
- ACCO-SIG Property & Liability Insurance Policy for 2024-2025 in the amount of $420,101.00
- Proposed bridge plans for NW Cache Road over West Cache Creek and Rock Creek
- Encumbrance of $33,902.00 to Wind River Construction, LLC for OSU Extension Office Building repairs
Facilities Authority
The Comanche County Facilities Authority will review weekly reports from the Interim Jail Administrator and the Emergency Management Director. The board will also consider approving claims and purchase orders for payment.
- Weekly report from Interim Jail Administrator David Weber
- Weekly report from Emergency Management Director Clint Langford
- Approval of claims and purchase orders for payment
- Acceptance of the June 24, 2024 minutes
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider several agreements, including storage services and juvenile detention contracts. The board will also discuss the potential creation of a new grant writer position for the county. Additionally, the meeting includes the review of various legal service encumbrances.
- Discussion on creating a new grant writer position for Comanche County
- Storage services agreement with Henry Herman Geiger, Jr. and Angela F. Geiger at $225 per month
- Renewal of professional services agreement with Perry Mechanical Contractors for $700 per quarter
- $6,400 payment to Pinnacle Consulting Management Group for bridge-related services
- $2,400 encumbrance to ODAFF Wildlife Services for wildlife damage management
Local Emergency Planning Committee
The Comanche County/Lawton LEPC will meet to discuss hazard mitigation plans and emergency management reports. The committee will address the need for a bank account to deposit a $1,000 check from the Oklahoma DEQ. Members will also discuss natural disaster response for the industrial park.
- Approval of February 21, 2023 meeting minutes
- Update on Tier II Reporting status and a $1,000 check from Oklahoma DEQ
- Discussion on natural disaster impacts to the industrial park
Facilities Authority
The Comanche County Facilities Authority will review weekly reports from jail and emergency management officials. The board will also consider a service contract with Fidelity Communications and an annual leave deadline extension request. Additionally, the meeting includes approval of claims and purchase orders.
- Fidelity Communications contract for Emergency Management services (36-month minimum)
- Annual leave balance deadline extension request from Interim Jail Administrator David Weber
- Weekly reports from the Interim Jail Administrator and Emergency Management Director
- Approval of claims, purchase orders, and blanket purchase orders
Board of Commissioners
The Board will consider a request for $146,677.44 to house inmates out of the county and an $88,000 grant for fairground bathroom upgrades. They will also discuss the ARPA funds budget draft and bridge additions to the 5-Year Plan.
- $88,000 ARPA grant for ADA bathroom upgrades at Comanche County Fairgrounds
- $146,677.44 request for out-of-county inmate housing for May 2024
- Addition of Bridge #3106 (Cache Road over Post Oak Creek) to CIRB 5-Year Plan
- $7,800 payment to Smith Roberts Land Services for Cline Road project
Floodplain Board
The board will review 2024 development permits for gas and pipeline utilities. The meeting also includes discussions on a FEMA engineering project and proposed changes to county floodplain regulations.
- Review of 2024 permits for ONG gas utility, Comanche Renewables pipeline, and railroad bridge rehab
- FEMA Upper Washita Watershed Base Level Engineering Project notification
- Proposed amendments to Comanche County Floodplain Regulation
- Town of Faxon floodplain request
Floodplain Board
The board will review 2024 issued floodplain development permits for utility and railroad projects. The meeting also includes a notification regarding a FEMA engineering project and a review of proposed amendments to county floodplain regulations.
- Review of 2024 issued floodplain development permits
- ONG Utility Permit (6” Gas Utility Main NW McCracken to Madische)
- Comanche Renewables RNG Pipeline (8902 SW 11th to 6601 SE Woodlawn)
- Stillwater Central Railroad Bridge Rehab
- Proposed amendment to current Comanche County Floodplain Regulation
Facilities Authority
The Authority will meet to elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman. The board will consider a resolution for workers' compensation insurance in the amount of $73,682.00. Additionally, members will consider a contract for legal services regarding ongoing litigation.
- Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
- Resolution for ACCO-SIF workers' compensation insurance ($73,682.00)
- Legal services contract with Collins, Zorn & Wagner, P.L.L.C.
- Weekly reports from the Interim Jail Administrator and Emergency Management Director
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss several contracts and service agreements. Items include approving a workers' compensation insurance policy and legal services for ongoing litigation. The agenda also includes reviewing bids for facility maintenance and equipment disposal.
- Approval of $196,511 workers' compensation insurance policy
- Legal services contract with Collins, Zorn & Wagner, P.L.L.C. for litigation
- Bids for courthouse maintenance and OSU Extension Office painting
- Negotiating fees for a construction manager for the new Preparedness Facility
- Disposal of surplus county equipment including vehicles and electronics
Facilities Authority
The authority will review weekly reports from the jail and emergency management directors. The board will also consider approving signature addendums for Liberty National Bank accounts. Additionally, the meeting includes approval of claims and purchase orders.
- Signature addendums for Trent Logan on Detention Center accounts (#****5708 & ***3423)
- Signature addendums for Trent Logan on Emergency Management accounts (#***5090 & ****7503)
- Weekly report from Interim Jail Administrator David Weber
- Weekly report from Emergency Management Director Clint Langford
- Approval of claims and purchase orders
Board of Commissioners
The Comanche County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a pending Equal Employment Opportunity Commission charge. The agenda also includes the resignation of District 1 Commissioner John D. O’Brien and approvals for road project payments and juvenile detention contracts.
- Discussion regarding EEOC charge No. 564-2024-00686
- $346,950.90 payment assignment for Trail Road water line relocation
- Two $7,800.00 engineering service payments for Reactor Road projects
- $50,000 grant application for a District 3 Solid Waste Program chipper
- Agreement with Beckham County for juvenile detention services
Facilities Authority
The Comanche County Facilities Authority will meet to consider routine business including approval of claims and purchase orders, and hear reports from the Interim Jail Administrator and Emergency Management Director. The meeting includes a public comment period and a new business item for matters not reasonably foreseen before the agenda posting.
- Weekly report from David Weber, Interim Jail Administrator
- Weekly report from Clint Langford, Emergency Management Director
- Consider approval of claims and purchase orders for payment
Board of Commissioners
The Comanche County Board of Commissioners will open written bids for exterior painting at the OSU Extension Office, air duct cleaning and air handler coil cleaning at the courthouse, and an ADA bathroom remodel at the Great Plains Coliseum. The board will also consider renewing software and website contracts for the Assessor's office, approve surplus declarations for county equipment, and handle routine consent agenda items like monthly reports and purchase orders.
- Open bids for exterior painting at OSU Extension Office (WB24-05)
- Open bids for courthouse air duct cleaning (WB24-06) and air handler coil cleaning (WB24-08)
- Open bids for ADA bathroom remodel at Great Plains Coliseum (WB24-07)
- Renew LandMark GSI software support for Assessor's office at $29,400
- Declare surplus vehicles and equipment including five 2013 Chevy Tahoes and a chip spreader trade-in
Board of Commissioners
The Comanche County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular session, considering appointments to county boards, several service agreements, and a bid for a new vehicle. The board will also vote on a consent agenda covering routine contracts, encumbrances, and financial reports. Notable items include a $28,000 annual software agreement for the Assessor's Office and a $9,983.36 pump repair contract.
- Re-appointment of John Zelbst and appointment of Dustin Hilliary to the Comanche County Hospital Trust Authority
- Appointments to the Comanche County Industrial Development Authority and Agricultural and Industrial Exposition and Fair Public Trust Authority
- iNet Communications Service Agreements for the County Clerk ($168.92/month) and Treasurer ($159.92/month) with one-time installation fees
- Just Appraised SAAS Services Agreement for the Assessor's Office: $28,000/year license fee plus $4,700 implementation fee
- Bid for one or more 2023 or newer Chevrolet Tahoe for District #3
Facilities Authority
The Comanche County Facilities Authority will meet to consider approving a cybersecurity grant application for the Emergency Management operations center and authorizing the director to sign it. The board will also hear weekly reports from the jail administrator and emergency management director, and consider approving an account agreement for the detention center's bank account.
- Consider approval of amended application for Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security Cybersecurity Grant Program for Emergency Management center at 4500 SW Lee Boulevard
- Consider approving Account Agreement and Signature Addendums for authorized signers for Detention Center account at Liberty National Bank
- Weekly report from Interim Jail Administrator David Weber
- Weekly report from Emergency Management Director Clint Langford
- Consider approval of claims and purchase orders for payment
Board of Commissioners
The Comanche County Board of Commissioners will meet in regular session to consider routine consent agenda items, including agreements, contracts, and financial approvals. Notable actions include an interlocal agreement with the Fairgrounds Trust Authority, a $13,260 HVAC maintenance renewal for the Health Department, and a juvenile detention services contract with Jackson County. The board will also approve surplus equipment disposal and various financial reports and claims.
- Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with Comanche County Fairgrounds Trust Authority (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025)
- HVAC Maintenance Agreement #2024010 with Pippin Brothers for CCHD, $13,260.00
- Juvenile Detention Services contract with Jackson County
- Disposal of four Goodform chairs (inventory #H-102-15, H-102-18, H-102-33, H-102-37)
- Sale of 1978 Fork Lift Attachment to Caren Cortez for $56.00 via govdeals.com
Facilities Authority
The Comanche County Facilities Authority will meet in regular session to receive weekly updates from the Interim Jail Administrator and the Emergency Management Director, and to consider approval of claims and purchase orders. The meeting is open to the public with a 3-minute comment limit per speaker.
- Weekly report from David Weber, Interim Jail Administrator
- Weekly report from Clint Langford, Emergency Management Director
- Consider approval of claims and purchase orders for payment and blanket purchase orders
Facilities Authority
The Comanche County Facilities Authority will hold a regular session to review routine reports, approve minutes, and consider a cybersecurity grant application for the Emergency Management operations center. The board will also consider claims and purchase orders for payment.
- Consider approval of Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security Cybersecurity Grant Program application for Emergency Management operations center at 4500 SW Lee Boulevard, Lawton
- Weekly report from Interim Jail Administrator David Weber
- Weekly report from Emergency Management Director Clint Langford
- Consider approval of claims, purchase orders, and blanket purchase orders
- Acceptance of minutes from April 29, 2024
Board of Commissioners
The Comanche County Board of Commissioners will meet in regular session to consider a range of routine and financial items, including an increase to an ARPA grant for a juvenile detention center air purifier, approval of several contracts and agreements, and the opening of bids for new vehicles. The agenda also includes a consent agenda with numerous routine approvals, such as interlocal agreements, juvenile detention service contracts, and surplus declarations. Most items are routine administrative matters, with no major policy decisions or public hearings scheduled.
- Increase ARPA grant to Comanche County Regional Juvenile Detention Center by $842.00 for a REME-HALO UV air purifier
- Open bids for 2023 or newer 3/4-ton pickup truck and Chevrolet Tahoe for District #3
- Approve Change Order #1 for $8,553.68 for Geronimo Public School parking lot project
- Approve interlocal agreement with Town of Faxon for services (July 2024-June 2025)
- Approve juvenile detention service contracts with multiple counties (Cotton, Stephens, Osage, Caddo, Garvin, Greer, Harmon, Jefferson, Kay, Love, McClain, Pontotoc, Tillman)
Facilities Authority
The Comanche County Facilities Authority will meet in regular session to receive weekly reports from the jail administrator and emergency management director, and to consider approval of claims and purchase orders. The agenda also includes public comments and acceptance of prior meeting minutes.
- Weekly report from Interim Jail Administrator David Weber
- Weekly report from Emergency Management Director Clint Langford
- Consideration of claims and purchase orders for payment
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to consider funding for detention center attorney room upgrades, approve a lease for a new truck, and award a bid for police vehicles. They will also vote on several consent agenda items, including an ARPA-funded x-ray machine for the courthouse and equipment surplus declarations.
- Request for $7,539 to upgrade attorney rooms at the Comanche County Detention Center
- Lease agreement with ODOT for a 2024 Ford F350 truck (District #3)
- Bid award for used police package SUV vehicles (Bid #39)
- ARPA-funded purchase of x-ray inspection system for courthouse ($48,080)
- Surplus declarations for chairs, a box blade, and a telephone system
Facilities Authority
The Comanche County Facilities Authority meets to receive weekly reports from the Interim Jail Administrator and Emergency Management Director, and to consider approval of claims and purchase orders. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or proposals listed.
Board of Commissioners
The Comanche County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider routine business including approval of minutes, an audit engagement letter, and several bids. A notable item is a $100,000 ARPA grant to the Town of Faxon for water infrastructure improvements, along with related consent agenda items. The agenda also includes consent items for contracts, surplus declarations, and various financial approvals.
- Consider approval of $100,000 ARPA grant to Town of Faxon for water line replacement, meters, and fire hydrants
- Open bids for UV air purifier system for Juvenile Detention Center and police package SUVs
- Consider awarding bid for road oils (emulsions) for May-October 2024
- Renew sanitation service agreement with Waste Connections at $516.96/month for courthouse
- Approve surplus declarations and auction sales of equipment (Hydra Ram breaker, Danhuser auger)
Facilities Authority
The Comanche County Facilities Authority will consider adopting a revised Detention Center Employee Handbook effective May 13, 2024. The board will also receive weekly reports from the Interim Jail Administrator and Emergency Management Director, and consider approval of claims and purchase orders.
- Consider approval of revised Comanche County Detention Center Employee Handbook effective May 13, 2024
- Weekly report from David Weber, Interim Jail Administrator
- Weekly report from Clint Langford, Emergency Management Director
- Consider approval of claims and purchase orders for payment and blanket purchase orders
Board of Commissioners
The Comanche County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider a $90,000 request for jail maintenance and operations, open bids for road oils, and approve routine consent agenda items including contracts, equipment sales, and fund transfers.
- Request for $90,000 additional funds for Comanche County Detention Center operations (April 2024)
- Open Bid #38 for emulsions/road oils (May-Oct 2024)
- Interlocal agreement with City of Cache for county assistance on city projects (July 2024-June 2025)
- Sale of surplus equipment: gas breaker ($290), 2005 Ford Ranger ($2,675), two 2007 Dodge pickups ($901.99 and $1,500)
- Encumbrance of $24,225.99 for fairgrounds payroll and $90,000 for jail operations
Facilities Authority
The Comanche County Facilities Authority will meet in regular session to receive weekly reports from the Interim Jail Administrator and Emergency Management Director. The board will also consider approval of claims, purchase orders, and blanket purchase orders for payment. Public comments are permitted under time limits set by the board.
- Weekly report from David Weber, Interim Jail Administrator
- Weekly report from Clint Langford, Emergency Management Director
- Consider approval of claims and purchase orders for payment and blanket purchase orders
Board of Commissioners
The Comanche County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session to consider several contracts and purchases, including an engagement letter for financial statement preparation, a payment for land services on a road project, a bid for used vehicle sales, and a lease-purchase agreement for a chip spreader. The board will also acknowledge a road name change and handle routine consent agenda items.
- Engagement letter with Budgeting and Accounting Services, PLLC for 2023-2024 financial statements and 2024-2025 Estimate of Needs
- ODOT Form 324A assigning $3,320.00 to Smith Roberts Land Services for Cline Road over Beaver Creek project (J/P #29365)
- Acknowledgment of renaming SW 197th Street to SW Fisher Road (previously approved as 'Sandy Hill Road' on Feb 5, 2024)
- Bid #36: Sale of used vehicles by District #3, Cache, OK
- Lease-purchase with G.W. Van Keppel Co. for Etnyre ChipSpreader (Bid #37, awarded 4/4/2024)
Board of Commissioners
The Comanche County Board of Commissioners will meet in regular session to consider several contracts and bids. Key items include a $70,000 architectural services agreement for a new Public Health Preparedness Facility, a uniform supply contract for District #3, and bids for a chipspreader and automatic gates. The board will also act on a consent agenda covering routine items like utility relocation agreements, monthly reports, and purchase orders.
- $70,000 architectural services agreement for new Public Health Preparedness Facility, paid from ARPA funds
- 60-month uniform supply contract with Unifirst Corporation for District #3
- Bid for lease-purchase of new chipspreader(s) with trade-in option for District #1
- Bid for two automatic cantilever gates at District #3 facility in Cache, OK
- Material & installation agreement with Schiralli Construction Corp for new parking lot at District #3 facility
Facilities Authority
The Comanche County Facilities Authority will meet to discuss and possibly change the minimum hiring age for the county detention center from 21 to 18. The board will also hear weekly reports from the jail administrator and emergency management director, and consider approval of claims and purchase orders.
- Discussion and possible action on lowering the eligible employment age for the Comanche County Detention Center from 21 to 18
- Weekly report from Interim Jail Administrator David Weber
- Weekly report from Emergency Management Director Clint Langford
- Consider approval of claims, purchase orders, and blanket purchase orders
Facilities Authority
The Comanche County Facilities Authority will meet to approve prior meeting minutes, enter executive session to discuss the jail administrator position, receive weekly reports from the interim jail administrator and emergency management director, and consider claims and purchase orders.
- Executive session to discuss employment of Jail Administrator
- Weekly report from David Interim Jail Administrator
- Weekly report from Clint Langford Emergency Management Director
- Approval of claims and purchase orders
Board of Commissioners
The Comanche County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session to consider a resolution on interagency coordination to abate the opioid crisis, open bids for used vehicles and equipment, and approve a consent agenda with numerous contracts and agreements, mostly for the Health Department. They will also review encumbrances, including opioid settlement fund spending, and routine financial reports.
- Resolution on interagency coordination to abate opioid crisis
- Open Bid #36: Sale of used vehicles, District #3, Cache
- Open Bid #37: Lease purchase of chipspreaders with trade-in option
- Open Written Bid #WB24-03: Two automatic cantilever gates at District #3 facility
- Consent agenda includes Health Department contracts (floor care $65/hr, mowing $1,577.25/mo, generator maintenance $1,505, telecom warranty $6,238.98, x-ray services $118/set) and Fletcher ARPA fund explanation
Facilities Authority
The Comanche County Facilities Authority will meet in regular session to consider approving signature cards for authorized signers on the detention center's operational account at Liberty National Bank. The board will also receive weekly reports from the interim jail administrator and emergency management director, and consider claims and purchase orders for payment.
- Approve signature cards for Chairman Josh Powers, Vice-Chairman John O'Brien, and Member Johnny Owens for the detention center's operational account (#3003423) at Liberty National Bank
- Memorialize signature card for Interim Jail Administrator David Weber as authorized signer on the same account
- Consider approval of claims, purchase orders, and blanket purchase orders
- Receive weekly reports from Interim Jail Administrator David Weber and Emergency Management Director Clint Langford
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider approving a memorandum of understanding on interagency coordination to address the opioid crisis and co-occurring substance use and mental health conditions. They will also review plans for asphalt overlays on Madische and McCracken Roads (District 3) and King Road (District 1), in cooperation with the Comanche Nation Tribal Road and Bridge Program. The consent agenda includes routine items such as a private property drainage agreement, ARPA fund verification, equipment surplus declarations, and a new County Community Safety Investment Fund.
- MOU on opioid crisis and co-occurring disorders
- Asphalt overlay of Madische and McCracken Roads (District 3)
- Asphalt overlay and parking lot on King Road (District 1)
- ARPA expenditure of $5,615.00 to Court Related Services, LLC
- New County Community Safety Investment Fund (CCSI) #1253
Educational Facilities Trust
The Comanche County Educational Facilities Trust Authority will hold a special session to consider approving a $4,600 invoice for the final audit of its financial statements for the year ending June 30, 2023. The cost is split equally among Elgin, Lawton, and Flower Mound public schools. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and public comments.
- Approval of Invoice #50183 from Angel, Johnston & Blasingame, P.C. for $4,600.00
- Payment split: $1,533.34 (Elgin), $1,533.33 (Lawton), $1,533.33 (Flower Mound)
- Reading and acceptance of March 4, 2024 minutes
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person
Facilities Authority
The Comanche County Facilities Authority meets in regular session to receive weekly reports from the Interim Jail Administrator and Emergency Management Director, and to consider approval of claims and purchase orders. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, public comments, and approval of prior minutes.
- Weekly report from Interim Jail Administrator David Weber
- Weekly report from Emergency Management Director Clint Langford
- Consider approval of claims and purchase orders for payment
Board of Commissioners
The Comanche County Board of Commissioners will meet to decide which of two bridges to prioritize for the CIRB program, approve a digitization contract, and consider several routine items including road additions, surplus declarations, and agreements for private property drainage work. The agenda includes a consent agenda for routine approvals and public comments are limited to three minutes per person.
- Select one bridge for CIRB: NBI 19339 (IRR 1662C over Creek, District 1) or NBI 03217 (FAS 1620C over Post Oak Creek, District 3)
- Approve agreement with Sutterfield Technologies for digitization of County Clerk records (Bid #33, awarded 2/12/2024)
- Add seven roads to ODOT County Road System, including SW 34th, Deer Run Trail, SW Oklahoma Ave., SW Tanglewood Dr., SW Tennessee Ave., SW Texas Ave., SW Wedgewood Drive (District 3)
- Declare surplus: one Dresser Steel Wheel (District 1) and one HP Computer (District 3)
- Approve agreements for cleaning bar ditches on private property (Reece Seibold and Jeff Hays, District 1)
Facilities Authority
The Facilities Authority will discuss a 5% pay increase for detention center employees working above their grade, and consider several bank account actions including new signers and removal of the outgoing jail administrator.
- Discussion and possible action on a 5% pay increase for detention center employees working out of class
- Memorializing signature cards for authorized signers on the detention center account at Liberty National Bank
- Approval of a resolution appointing David Weber and Michelle Barlow as requisitioning officers for the operational account
- Removal of William Hobbs as authorized signer and addition of David Weber on the operational account
- Approval of claims and purchase orders for payment
Board of Commissioners
The Comanche County Board of Commissioners will meet in regular session to consider several agenda items, including approving a $65,000 ARPA-funded contract for digitizing county clerk records, a $5,000 opioid settlement fund contract, and a $30,546.96 fairgrounds payroll disbursement. They will also discuss travel expenses for a commissioner to attend a DC Fly-In, approve an online auction agreement for surplus assets, and act on a construction contract for the Geronimo Public Schools parking lots project. The consent agenda includes routine approvals of reports, claims, and purchase orders.
- Approval of $65,000 ARPA expenditure to Sutterfield Technologies for digitizing Comanche County Clerk records (Bid #33)
- Approval of $5,000 opioid abatement settlement fund encumbrance to Center for Economic Development Law for public trust formation
- Approval of $30,546.96 encumbrance from 2007 Sales Tax Fairgrounds Fund for March 2024 fairgrounds payroll
- Approval of agreement with H.G. Jenkins Construction for Geronimo Public Schools Parking Lots Project (Bid #34, awarded 2/26/2024)
- Approval of GovDeals online auction agreement for District #3 to sell surplus assets at no cost to the county
Educational Facilities Trust
The Comanche County Educational Facilities Trust Authority is holding a special session to consider approving audit-related documents from Angel, Johnston, and Blasingame for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. The agenda includes accepting minutes, public comments, and new business, but the main items are the audit representation letter, subsequent events memorandum, and release of audit.
- Approval of Representation Letter for FY2023 audit
- Approval of Subsequent Events Memorandum verifying no events after June 30, 2023
- Approval of Release of Audit for FY2023 financial statements
- Reading and acceptance of January 2, 2024 minutes
Facilities Authority
The Comanche County Facilities Authority will meet in regular session to consider entering executive session for discussion and possible action regarding the employment of the Jail Administrator. The board will also receive weekly reports from the Jail Administrator and Emergency Management Director, and consider approval of claims and purchase orders.
- Executive session to discuss employment of Jail Administrator
- Weekly report from Jail Administrator William Hobbs
- Weekly report from Emergency Management Director Clint Langford
- Consider approval of claims and purchase orders
Board of Commissioners
The Comanche County Board of Commissioners will meet in regular session to consider several contracts and purchases, including a Taser energy weapon agreement for the Sheriff's Office, a lease and purchase for a road roller, and a bid for the Geronimo Public School parking lots project. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as professional service encumbrances, surplus declarations, and monthly reports.
- Axon Taser Energy Weapon Agreement: $9,721.36 first year, $24,721.36 per renewal year, 1-year term with 4 auto-renewals, funded by Sheriff's Sales Tax Capital Outlay
- ODOT Lease #163035 for 2023 Caterpillar Pneumatic Roller: $130,144.62 total, $1,549.34/month for 84 months, District #3
- ODOT Form 324A for same roller: $126,354.00, purchase via Sourcewell #060122, payment to Warren Cat
- Bid #34: Geronimo Public School Parking Lots Project in District #1
- Consent agenda includes encumbrances for legal services (Cabelka Law, Berryman Enterprises, Smith & Coleman, Cheek Law Firm) and audit services (Turner & Associates, Jacqueline Graves)
Local Emergency Planning Committee
The Local Emergency Planning Committee is holding its quarterly meeting to conduct administrative business and review emergency plans. The body will discuss the approval of LEPC By-Laws and receive updates on the Hazard Mitigation Plan.
- Election of LEPC Secretary/Treasurer
- Discussion and possible approval of LEPC By-Laws
- Update on LEPC Tier II Agreement
- Update on Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP)
- Reports from Emergency Management, MERC, and Health Department
Board of Commissioners
The Comanche County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a lease and purchase for a 2023 Caterpillar pneumatic roller for District #3, award a $14,105 ARPA grant to the Regional Juvenile Detention Center for an air purifier, and open bids for the Geronimo Public School parking lots project. The consent agenda includes routine items such as interlocal agreements, surplus declarations, and encumbrances.
- ODOT Lease Agreement #163035 for 2023 Caterpillar Pneumatic Roller, $130,144.62, 84 months at $1,549.34/month
- ODOT form 324A for $126,354.00 for the same roller, purchased via Sourcewell #060122, payment to Warren Cat
- ARPA grant of $14,105.00 to Comanche County Regional Juvenile Detention Center for REME-HALO UV air purifier
- Open Bid #34: Geronimo Public School Parking Lots Project in District #1
- Surplus declarations: 5 laptops for Election Board, 2 tractors, 2 mowers, 1 flatbed for District #1
Facilities Authority
The Comanche County Facilities Authority will consider releasing two collateral security pledges totaling approximately $2.24 million from Liberty National Bank. The board will also approve a letter to open a bank account for the Comanche County Detention Center to receive funds for roof repairs from the Association of County Commissioners of Oklahoma. Additionally, the meeting includes weekly reports from the Jail Administrator and Emergency Management Director and approval of claims and purchase orders.
- Release of Collateral Security Pledge CUSIP #3137BYBZ2 in the amount of $1,366,800.87
- Release of Collateral Security Pledge CUSIP #3312J4AD1 in the amount of $868,983.05
- Approval of letter to Liberty National Bank to open an account for Comanche County Detention Center roof repairs
- Consideration of certificate for gasoline purchased from Glenn Oil Company for 2024
- Approval of claims and purchase orders for payment
Board of Commissioners
The Comanche County Board of Commissioners will meet in regular session to consider several equipment purchases and contracts, including a $130,144.62 lease for a 2023 Caterpillar pneumatic roller for District 3, a $126,354.00 purchase for the same roller, a bid for a new parking lot at the District 3 facility in Cache, and a bid for digitizing county clerk records. The board will also vote on appointing Ashley Sanders as Principal Officer/Chief Deputy for District 1 and handle routine consent agenda items like a lawn care contract for the health department and surplus declarations.
- Lease agreement #163035 for 2023 Caterpillar Pneumatic Roller, $130,144.62, 84 months at $1,549.34/month for District 3
- ODOT form 324A for $126,354.00 to purchase the same roller via Sourcewell #060122, paid to Warren Cat
- Award Written Bid #WB24-02 for installation of new parking lot at District #3 Facility in Cache, OK
- Award Bid #33 for digitization of records for the Comanche County Clerk
- Appointment of Ashley Sanders as Principal Officer/Chief Deputy for Comanche County District 1
Facilities Authority
The Comanche County Facilities Authority will consider approving a one-year agreement with Seminole County Public Building Authority to house inmates. The board will also vote on disposing three gas masks from the detention center and review weekly reports from the jail administrator and emergency management director.
- Consider approval of Seminole County Public Building Authority Agreement for Inmate Housing
- Consider approval of Resolutions for Disposing of three gas masks (ID# K-358.33, K-358.26, K358.30) as surplus
- Consider approval of claims and purchase orders for payment
- Weekly report from Jail Administrator William Hobbs
- Weekly report from Emergency Management Director Clint Langford
Facilities Authority
The Comanche County Facilities Authority will meet to consider disposing of three surplus gas masks from the detention center inventory. The board will also receive weekly reports from the Jail Administrator and Emergency Management Director, and consider approval of claims and purchase orders.
- Resolution to dispose of three gas masks (ID#s K-358.33, K-358.26, K358.30) from detention center inventory
- Weekly report from Jail Administrator William Hobbs
- Weekly report from Emergency Management Director Clint Langford
- Approval of claims, purchase orders, and blanket purchase orders
- Public comments allowed (3-minute limit per person)
Board of Commissioners
The Comanche County Board of Commissioners will meet in regular session to discuss and potentially approve several items, including a $140,000 ARPA grant to the Comanche County Fairgrounds Trust Authority for repairs, a new plat approval requirement, and a letter of assurance for a state mental health grant. The board will also enter executive session to discuss a discrimination charge filed against the county and District 1 Commissioner John O'Brien. Consent agenda items include various encumbrances and routine approvals.
- ARPA grant of $140,000 to Comanche County Fairgrounds Trust Authority for concrete, awning, and stucco repairs
- Executive session on discrimination charge by Tiffany Johle against Comanche County and Commissioner John O'Brien
- Discussion of Letter of Assurance for ODMHSAS County Community Safety Investment Fund RFP
- Consider approval of 'Plat Acknowledgement and Understanding of Developer' document for all plats
- Open bids: WB24-02 for new parking lot at District #3 Facility in Cache, OK; #33 for digitization of county clerk records
Facilities Authority
The Comanche County Facilities Authority will meet to discuss entering executive session for the hiring of a Jail Administrator, consider an inmate housing agreement with Greer County Sheriff's Office, approve maintenance contracts for Emergency Management equipment, and declare a copier surplus.
- Executive session to discuss employment of Jail Administrator
- Consider Greer County Sheriff's Office Agreement for Inmate Housing (one-year term)
- Consider Bennett Office Equipment maintenance contract for Emergency Management copier
- Consider resolution to dispose of one Lanier copier (ID# E-14-0084) as surplus
- Discussion on opening account for ARPA reimbursements and insurance funds for Detention Center roof
Facilities Authority
The Comanche County Facilities Authority will meet to consider an inter-local agreement allowing Emergency Management to use a District 3 county vehicle for up to 12 months. They will also vote on declaring a copier surplus and review weekly reports from the jail administrator and emergency management director.
- Inter-local agreement between Board of County Commissioners and Facilities Authority for Emergency Management use of a District 3 vehicle (up to 12 months)
- Resolution to declare one Lanier copier (ID #E-14-0084, Serial #E33M210300) as surplus
- Weekly report from Jail Administrator William Hobbs
- Weekly report from Emergency Management Director Clint Langford
- Approval of claims and purchase orders for payment
Board of Commissioners
The Comanche County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider several items, including a memorandum of understanding for a state grant application, an inter-local agreement for a county vehicle, and a consent agenda with routine approvals. The most significant actions involve approving ARPA fund expenditures totaling over $4.9 million for District 1 and District 3 improvements and for jail-related services.
- ARPA funds: $4,647 (Nov 2023) and $6,414 (Dec 2023) to Court Related Services, LLC for inmate programs
- ARPA funds: $2,453,046.72 to District 1 for equipment, vehicles, and facilities
- ARPA funds: $2,453,046.72 to District 3 for equipment, vehicles, and facilities
- Encumbrance of $28,037.64 from 2007 Sales Tax Fairgrounds Fund for fairgrounds payroll
- MOU with Comanche County Diversion Program Advisory Committee for state grant application
Facilities Authority
The Comanche County Facilities Authority will meet to discuss and possibly act on the retirement of Jail Administrator William Hobbs, effective March 1, 2024. The board will also enter executive session to discuss employment matters related to Hobbs, consider claims and purchase orders, and receive weekly reports from jail and emergency management staff.
- Executive session to discuss employment of Bill Hobbs, Jail Administrator
- Acknowledgement of retirement letter from William Hobbs, effective March 1, 2024
- Weekly report from William Hobbs, Jail Administrator
- Weekly report from Clint Langford, Emergency Management Director
- Consider approval of claims and purchase orders for payment
Board of Commissioners
The Comanche County Board of Commissioners will meet in regular session to consider routine items including approval of an ARPA grant to the City of Geronimo for a sewer cleaner, a lease-purchase agreement for a motor grader, and a consent agenda covering surplus declarations, tax claims, and financial reports. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.
- ARPA grant of $15,120 to City of Geronimo for a trailer-mounted high-pressure sewer cleaner
- Lease-purchase of a 2024 Caterpillar 140 AWD JY Motor Grader for District #3 (120-month lease, bid awarded 7/17/2024)
- ARPA expenditure of $96,090 for two new Chevrolet pickup trucks for District #3
- Declaration of surplus for 16 vehicles and equipment for District 1, including tractors, trucks, and trailers
- Tax claims totaling $3,058,203 for veterans' and homestead exemptions for 2023
Facilities Authority
The Comanche County Facilities Authority will meet to consider approving an OSBI Livescan fingerprint device agreement and an addendum to a jail commissary contract for electronic mail scanning. Both items are provided at no cost to the county. The board will also hear weekly reports from the jail administrator and emergency management director, and consider routine claims and purchase orders.
- OSBI Livescan MOU for automated fingerprint identification system at no charge
- Addendum to Prodigy Solutions commissary contract for electronic mail scanning to reduce contraband
- Weekly reports from Jail Administrator William Hobbs and Emergency Management Director Clint Langford
- Approval of claims, purchase orders, and blanket purchase orders
Board of Commissioners
The Comanche County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular session, primarily handling routine administrative matters. The most notable action is a discussion and possible vote to designate an official board member and two alternates to the Circuit Engineering District 6 Board of Directors. The consent agenda includes routine approvals of reports, payments, and purchase orders, plus a correction to a Trane maintenance contract for the courthouse chiller.
- Resolution to designate official board member and alternates to Circuit Engineering District 6 Board of Directors
- Correction of Trane Select Service Agreement renewal for courthouse chiller maintenance (year 2)
- Approval of officials' monthly reports, P-Card statements, and payments
- Approval of requests, transfers, and blanket purchase orders for appropriations
- Acknowledge court summons, tort claims, and OMMA certificates of compliance
Facilities Authority
The Comanche County Facilities Authority will hold a regular session to elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman, accept prior meeting minutes, and receive weekly reports from the Jail Administrator and Emergency Management Director. The board will also consider approval of claims, purchase orders, and blanket purchase orders. Public comments are permitted under time limits set by the board.
- Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
- Weekly report from Jail Administrator William Hobbs
- Weekly report from Emergency Management Director Clint Langford
- Consider approval of claims and purchase orders for payment and blanket purchase orders
Board of Commissioners
The Comanche County Board of Commissioners will meet in regular session to consider routine administrative items, including approval of minutes, election of officers, and a consent agenda. The most significant action is awarding $16,876.70 in ARPA funds to the Comanche County Facilities Authority for personal protective equipment at the detention center. The agenda also includes a correction to a previous bid award and acknowledgment of various reports and claims.
- ARPA grant of $16,876.70 to Comanche County Facilities Authority for PPE at detention center
- Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
- Correction to Bid #31-Custodial Supplies: award to Southwest Chemical Co. instead of Unipak
- Approval of monthly reports, P-Card statements, and claims for payment
- Acknowledge court summons, tort claims, and OMMA certificates
Educational Facilities Trust
The Comanche County Educational Facilities Trust Authority will hold a regular session to approve minutes from September 5, 2023, and elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman. The agenda includes public comments and new business, but no specific projects or financial items are listed.
- Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
- Approval of minutes from September 5, 2023
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person