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Comanche County public meetings in 2024

134 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 30, 2024

Facilities Authority

Comanche County Facilities Authority to review claims and weekly reports

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.

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✓ Decided: Facilities Authority approves payroll claims, hears jail report

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.

Mon Dec 30, 2024

Board of Commissioners

Comanche County Commissioners to consider administrative appointments and payments

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.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approve consent agenda and claims for payment

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.

Thu Dec 26, 2024

Facilities Authority

Board to consider Allstate Tower contract for Medicine Park project

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.

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✓ Decided: Facilities Authority approves payroll claims, hears jail and fire reports

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.

Thu Dec 26, 2024

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to consider $2.2M ARPA grant for health department building

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.

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Mon Dec 16, 2024

Tax Correction Authority

Tax Correction Board to consider approving tax corrections

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.

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Mon Dec 16, 2024

Facilities Authority

Facilities Authority to approve claims, hear jail and emergency reports

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.

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✓ Decided: Facilities Authority approves claims and purchase orders

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.

Mon Dec 16, 2024

Board of Commissioners

Board to correct ARPA fund return amount for emergency radios

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.

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✓ Decided: County awards $300K opioid grant and approves multiple road bids

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.

Mon Dec 16, 2024

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to consider $300K opioid abatement grant agreement

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.

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✓ Decided: County awards $300K opioid grant and approves road bids

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.

Mon Dec 16, 2024

Excise Board

Board to consider new Sheriff grant fund from state HB 2914

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.

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Mon Dec 9, 2024

Facilities Authority

Facilities Authority to clarify Guyed Tower Replacement bid in Medicine Park

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.

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✓ Decided: Facilities Authority approves $206,095 tower replacement contract

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.

Mon Dec 9, 2024

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to consider returning $427,185 in excess ARPA funds from Emergency Management

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.

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✓ Decided: County awards $15,365.72 ARPA grant for fairgrounds generator

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.

Tue Dec 3, 2024

Floodplain Board

Floodplain authority to review 2024 permits including Cache Road waterline

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.

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Tue Dec 3, 2024

Floodplain Board

Floodplain Board sets 2025 meeting schedule

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.

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Tue Dec 3, 2024

Floodplain Board

Floodplain Authority to review 2024 development permits and stormwater report

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.

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Mon Dec 2, 2024

Board of Commissioners

County considers removing sick leave cap and increasing monthly accrual

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.

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Mon Dec 2, 2024

Facilities Authority

Consider awarding bid for Guyed Tower Replacement Project in Medicine Park

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.

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Mon Nov 25, 2024

Facilities Authority

Facilities Authority to review jail and emergency management reports

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.

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Mon Nov 25, 2024

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to discuss Undersheriff salary, open bids for road materials

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.

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Mon Nov 18, 2024

Board of Commissioners

Board to consider $1.2M ARPA grant for fairgrounds water/sewer upgrades, emergency shelter

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.

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Mon Nov 18, 2024

Facilities Authority

Comanche County Facilities Authority to review reports and claims

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.

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Tue Nov 12, 2024

Facilities Authority

Facilities Authority to consider bid for detention center roof repair

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.

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Tue Nov 12, 2024

Facilities Authority

Facilities Authority to negotiate with City of Lawton on jail overcrowding and 911 costs

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.

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Tue Nov 12, 2024

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to discuss three lawsuits and EEOC charges in closed session

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.

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Tue Nov 12, 2024

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to discuss inmate overcrowding and emergency call center costs

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.

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Tue Nov 5, 2024

Excise Board

Excise Board to consider new fund for joint Comanche Tribe road project

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.

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Tue Nov 5, 2024

Tax Correction Authority

Comanche County Tax Correction Board to consider tax corrections

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.

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Mon Nov 4, 2024

Facilities Authority

Authority to consider hiring consultant for detention center annex design

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.

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Mon Nov 4, 2024

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners consider $2.2 million in roof repairs for county facilities

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.

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Tue Oct 29, 2024

Facilities Authority

Commissioners to consider 14-day burn ban for extreme fire danger

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.

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Mon Oct 28, 2024

Facilities Authority

Authority considers telehealth agreement for veteran patients in county detention

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.

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Mon Oct 28, 2024

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to vote on $630,075 ARPA grant for cardiac defibrillators

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.

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Tue Oct 22, 2024

Tax Correction Authority

Tax Correction Board meeting cancelled

The October 22, 2024 regular meeting of the Comanche County Tax Correction Board has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

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Tue Oct 22, 2024

Excise Board

Excise Board to consider Town of Chattanooga's budget request

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.

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Tue Oct 22, 2024

Excise Board

Comanche County Excise and Tax Correction Boards reschedule meetings

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.

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Mon Oct 21, 2024

Facilities Authority

Facilities Authority to approve claims and hear weekly reports

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.

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Mon Oct 21, 2024

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to consider $2.2M roof repair and three lawsuits

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.

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Mon Oct 14, 2024

Facilities Authority

Open written bid for roof repair at county detention center

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.

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Mon Oct 14, 2024

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to consider burn ban due to extreme fire danger

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.

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Mon Oct 7, 2024

Tax Correction Authority

Tax Correction Board to consider approval of tax corrections and minutes

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.

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Mon Oct 7, 2024

Excise Board

Excise Board to review school district and city budget documents

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.

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Mon Sep 30, 2024

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to consider burn ban, $300K sheriff grant, and new county website

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.

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✓ Decided: County settles lawsuit for $100K, approves burn ban and grants

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).

Mon Sep 30, 2024

Facilities Authority

Comanche County Facilities Authority meets for routine business

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.

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Mon Sep 23, 2024

Facilities Authority

Board to discuss Oklahoma Disability Law Center lawsuit and inmate housing

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.

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Mon Sep 23, 2024

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners consider $30,000 contract for courthouse parking and bank demolition

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.

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Mon Sep 16, 2024

Tax Correction Authority

Comanche County Tax Correction Board meeting cancelled

The Tax Correction Board meeting scheduled for September 16, 2024, has been cancelled.

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Mon Sep 16, 2024

Facilities Authority

Facilities Authority to discuss litigation and approve jail service contracts

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.

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Mon Sep 16, 2024

Board of Commissioners

Comanche County considers 2024-2025 budget and emergency burn ban

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.

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Mon Sep 9, 2024

Facilities Authority

Comanche County Facilities Authority to discuss lawsuit over detention center

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.

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✓ Decided: Facilities Authority approves $210K in 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.

Mon Sep 9, 2024

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to discuss FY24/25 budget and consider $300K ARPA water grant

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.

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Mon Sep 9, 2024

Equalization Board

Equalization Board to hear Goodyear Tire tax protest

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.

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Wed Sep 4, 2024

Local Emergency Planning Committee

LEPC quarterly meeting to discuss DEQ check financial process, hazard mitigation plan

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.

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Tue Sep 3, 2024

Facilities Authority

Consider changing authorized signers on detention center and emergency management bank accounts

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.

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✓ Decided: Facilities Authority approves bank signer changes and payments

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.

Tue Sep 3, 2024

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to discuss FY 2024-2025 Estimate of Needs and new county website

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.

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Tue Sep 3, 2024

Excise Board

Comanche County Excise Board considers routine payroll, appropriations transfers

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.

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Tue Sep 3, 2024

Tax Correction Authority

Tax Correction Board to consider approving tax corrections and prior minutes

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.

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Mon Aug 26, 2024

Facilities Authority

Consider $32,450 contract for Big Rock communication tower replacement

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.

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Mon Aug 26, 2024

Board of Commissioners

Board to consider contract for new health department preparedness facility

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.

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Mon Aug 19, 2024

Facilities Authority

Board to discuss possible Detention Center Annex and funding sources

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.

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Mon Aug 19, 2024

Board of Commissioners

Board to decide on $289,852 in detention center funding requests

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.

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Mon Aug 19, 2024

Excise Board

Comanche County Excise Board to review 2025 holiday schedule and fund transfers

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.

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Mon Aug 19, 2024

Tax Correction Authority

Tax Correction Board meeting cancelled

The Tax Correction Board meeting scheduled for August 19, 2024, has been cancelled.

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Thu Aug 15, 2024

Equalization Board

Equalization Board to hear Goodyear tax protest, consider extending equalization period

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.

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Mon Aug 12, 2024

Facilities Authority

Board to discuss pending detention center lawsuit in executive session

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.

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Mon Aug 12, 2024

Board of Commissioners

Board to vote on Sheriff's grant app, 2025 schedules, website RFP

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.

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Mon Aug 5, 2024

Equalization Board

Equalization Board to decide on extending or closing tax equalization period

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.

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Mon Aug 5, 2024

Tax Correction Authority

Tax Correction Board to consider approving tax corrections

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.

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Mon Aug 5, 2024

Facilities Authority

Facilities Authority to consider $7,297 mass notification system contract

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.

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Mon Aug 5, 2024

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners consider $2.5 million for emergency radios and Big Rock Tower

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.

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Mon Aug 5, 2024

Excise Board

Comanche County Excise Board to consider new FEMA grant fund

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.

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Mon Jul 29, 2024

Facilities Authority

Facilities Authority to consider $3,468 fingerprint machine maintenance extension

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.

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Mon Jul 29, 2024

Board of Commissioners

Board to discuss upgrading Taser weapons and approving $199,864 for inmate housing

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.

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Mon Jul 29, 2024

Excise Board

Excise Board to consider 2024 assessor’s report approval

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.

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Mon Jul 22, 2024

Facilities Authority

Authority to discuss Jail Administrator appointment and inmate tracking technology

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.

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Mon Jul 22, 2024

Board of Commissioners

Board to consider $93,220 juvenile detention agreement with Lawton

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.

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Mon Jul 15, 2024

Facilities Authority

Consider $286,911 insurance policy for Comanche County 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.

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Mon Jul 15, 2024

Board of Commissioners

County considers $1.79 million in tribal funds for road overlays

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.

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Mon Jul 1, 2024

Facilities Authority

Approval of claims and purchase orders for payment

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.

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Mon Jul 1, 2024

Board of Commissioners

Comanche County Commissioners to discuss creating a new grant writer position

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.

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Wed Jun 26, 2024

Local Emergency Planning Committee

LEPC discusses Tier II reporting and a $1,000 check from Oklahoma DEQ

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.

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Mon Jun 24, 2024

Facilities Authority

Consideration of Fidelity Communications contract for emergency management services

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.

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Mon Jun 24, 2024

Board of Commissioners

Board considers $146,677.44 for housing inmates outside of Comanche County

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.

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Wed Jun 19, 2024

Floodplain Board

Review of proposed amendments to Comanche County floodplain regulations

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.

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Wed Jun 19, 2024

Floodplain Board

Review of proposed amendments to Comanche County floodplain regulations

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.

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Mon Jun 17, 2024

Facilities Authority

Comanche County Facilities Authority discusses insurance and legal service contracts

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.

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Mon Jun 17, 2024

Board of Commissioners

Comanche County considers $196,511 workers' compensation insurance policy

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.

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Mon Jun 10, 2024

Facilities Authority

Comanche County Facilities Authority to consider bank account signature updates

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.

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Mon Jun 10, 2024

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to discuss EEOC charge and approve infrastructure payments

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.

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Mon Jun 3, 2024

Facilities Authority

Facilities Authority to hear jail and emergency management reports, approve claims

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.

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Mon Jun 3, 2024

Board of Commissioners

County opens four bids for courthouse, coliseum maintenance work

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.

Tue May 28, 2024

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to consider appointments, contracts, and a $28,000 software deal

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.

Tue May 28, 2024

Facilities Authority

Facilities Authority to consider cybersecurity grant for Emergency Management

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.

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Mon May 13, 2024

Board of Commissioners

County commissioners to approve fairgrounds agreement, HVAC contract, juvenile detention deal

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.

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Mon May 13, 2024

Facilities Authority

Facilities Authority to hear weekly reports from jail and emergency management

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.

Mon May 6, 2024

Facilities Authority

County to consider cybersecurity grant for Emergency Management

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.

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Mon May 6, 2024

Board of Commissioners

County to consider ARPA grant increase for juvenile detention air purifier

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.

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Mon Apr 29, 2024

Facilities Authority

Facilities Authority to hear jail and emergency management reports, approve claims

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.

Mon Apr 29, 2024

Board of Commissioners

County to consider $7,539 detention center attorney room upgrade

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.

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Mon Apr 22, 2024

Facilities Authority

Facilities Authority to hear jail, emergency reports and approve claims

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.

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Mon Apr 22, 2024

Board of Commissioners

County to award $100K ARPA grant to Town of Faxon for water line replacement

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.

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Mon Apr 15, 2024

Facilities Authority

Facilities Authority to vote on revised jail employee handbook

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.

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Mon Apr 15, 2024

Board of Commissioners

County to consider $90K jail funding and road oil bids

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.

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Mon Apr 8, 2024

Facilities Authority

Facilities Authority to hear jail, emergency mgmt reports and approve claims

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.

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Mon Apr 8, 2024

Board of Commissioners

County board to approve financial statement contract, road payment, vehicle sale, chip spreader lease

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.

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Mon Apr 1, 2024

Board of Commissioners

County to consider $70K health facility design contract

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.

Mon Apr 1, 2024

Facilities Authority

Facilities Authority to consider lowering detention center hiring age to 18

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.

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Mon Mar 25, 2024

Facilities Authority

Facilities Authority to discuss jail administrator employment in executive session

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.

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Mon Mar 25, 2024

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to consider opioid crisis resolution and vehicle/equipment bids

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.

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Mon Mar 18, 2024

Facilities Authority

Facilities Authority to approve bank signature cards for jail account

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.

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Mon Mar 18, 2024

Board of Commissioners

County to approve opioid crisis MOU and tribal road overlays

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.

Mon Mar 18, 2024

Educational Facilities Trust

Trust to pay $4,600 audit bill split among three school districts

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.

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Mon Mar 11, 2024

Facilities Authority

Facilities Authority to hear jail and emergency management reports, approve claims

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.

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Mon Mar 11, 2024

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to pick one bridge for CIRB program; approve road additions

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.

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Mon Mar 4, 2024

Facilities Authority

Detention center pay increase and bank account changes

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.

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Mon Mar 4, 2024

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to approve $65K ARPA records digitization and other contracts

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.

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Mon Mar 4, 2024

Educational Facilities Trust

Trust to approve audit documents for FY2023 financial statements

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.

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Mon Feb 26, 2024

Facilities Authority

Facilities Authority to discuss jail administrator employment in executive session

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.

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Mon Feb 26, 2024

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to consider Taser contract, road equipment lease, school parking lot bid

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.

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Wed Feb 21, 2024

Local Emergency Planning Committee

Comanche County LEPC to discuss by-laws and hazard mitigation updates

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.

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Tue Feb 20, 2024

Board of Commissioners

County to lease/ buy roller, award ARPA grant, open school parking bid

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.

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Tue Feb 20, 2024

Facilities Authority

Authority to release $2.2M in collateral pledges from Liberty National Bank

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.

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Mon Feb 12, 2024

Board of Commissioners

County to approve $130K roller lease, parking lot bid, records digitization

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.

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Mon Feb 12, 2024

Facilities Authority

Facility Authority to vote on inmate housing deal with Seminole County

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.

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Mon Feb 5, 2024

Facilities Authority

Jail to dispose of three surplus gas masks; weekly reports from jail and emergency management

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.

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Mon Jan 29, 2024

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to consider $140K ARPA grant for fairgrounds repairs

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.

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Mon Jan 29, 2024

Facilities Authority

Jail administrator hiring, inmate housing contract, and equipment disposal on agenda

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.

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Mon Jan 22, 2024

Facilities Authority

Comanche County Facilities Authority to consider inter-local agreement for emergency vehicle use

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.

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Mon Jan 22, 2024

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to approve $4.9M in ARPA funds for county districts and jail services

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.

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Tue Jan 16, 2024

Facilities Authority

Jail administrator retirement, executive session on personnel

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.

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Tue Jan 16, 2024

Board of Commissioners

County to award $15,120 ARPA grant to Geronimo for sewer cleaner

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.

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Mon Jan 8, 2024

Facilities Authority

County to approve OSBI fingerprint device and electronic jail mail contract

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.

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Mon Jan 8, 2024

Board of Commissioners

County board to pick official representative to Circuit Engineering District 6

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.

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Tue Jan 2, 2024

Facilities Authority

Facilities Authority to elect chair, hear jail and emergency reports

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.

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Tue Jan 2, 2024

Board of Commissioners

County to award $16,876.70 ARPA grant for detention center PPE

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.

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Tue Jan 2, 2024

Educational Facilities Trust

Comanche County Educational Facilities Trust to elect officers, approve minutes

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.

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