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Comanche County public meetings in 2025

173 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 29, 2025

Facilities Authority

Approval of inmate housing agreement with Washita County

The Comanche County Facilities Authority will consider approving a new county agreement with Washita County that provides housing and board for Comanche County inmates from January 1 to June 30, 2026, replacing the prior agreement due to a higher per‑day rate. The board will also discuss payment of an assessment imposed by the Association of County Commissioners of Oklahoma and decide which account to use. Additional items include approval of claims, purchase orders, and blanket purchase orders. Weekly reports from the jail administrator and the emergency management director will be presented.

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✓ Decided: Authority tables new inmate‑housing agreement with Washita County

The board approved the minutes from the December 22, 2025 meeting. It voted to table a county agreement that allows Washita County to provide housing and board for Comanche County inmates from January 1 to June 30, 2026, replacing the June 23, 2025 agreement. The board took no action on the ACCO assessment payment and approved several emergency‑management claims and blanket purchase orders. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

Mon Dec 29, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Board to approve emergency plan and signature stamp authorizations

The Comanche County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve the 2026 Emergency Operations Plan and authorize staff to use signature stamps. The agenda includes routine financial approvals and a discussion on an ACCO assessment payment.

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✓ Decided: Board adopted the 2026 Emergency Operations Plan

The commissioners approved the minutes from December 22, 2025 and took no action on the ACCO assessment payment. They adopted the Comanche County Emergency Operations Plan for 2026, authorized use of the commissioners' signature stamps, and approved the addition of SW Sun Valley Drive to the county road system. They also approved fund transfers, blanket purchase orders, and a series of purchase orders for payment before adjourning.

Mon Dec 22, 2025

Facilities Authority

Facilities Authority to discuss jail budget and ACCO assessment payment

The Comanche County Facilities Authority will meet to review weekly reports, accept minutes, and discuss the FY2025-2026 Detention Center budget and an assessment payment to the Association of County Commissioners of Oklahoma.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $36,319.49 in purchase orders and claims

The Authority approved the minutes from the Dec. 15, 2025 meeting. A motion to discuss payment of the ACCO assessment was tabled. The board approved multiple detention‑center and emergency‑management purchase orders and claims totaling $36,319.49. The meeting was then adjourned.

Mon Dec 22, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Board to approve emergency plan and appoint purchasing agents

The Comanche County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve the 2026 Emergency Operations Plan, appoint new purchasing agents, and consider a purchase contract for a dump trailer. The agenda also includes a public hearing on a road closure.

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✓ Decided: Board approved lease‑purchase of a 2026 dump trailer

The board accepted the December 15, 2025 minutes and moved to table discussion of the ACCO assessment payment. They confirmed a public hearing for the dead‑end road closure petition on Jan 20, 2026 and approved a lease‑purchase contract for a 2026 CTS Rock Master dump trailer using state contract SW0198. The board also tabled the Emergency Operations Plan and an ODOT road action report, and approved appointments of assistant purchasing agents and use of signature stamps.

Mon Dec 15, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Comanche County Commissioners to award multiple road and supply bids

The Board of County Commissioners will consider awarding a ballot printing bid and 13 separate bids for road materials and custodial supplies. The board will also discuss county insurance assessments and a grant application for Bridge No. 1057.

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✓ Decided: Board approved letter of intent for PACT bridge grant and multiple contracts

The commissioners accepted the December 8 minutes. They approved Commissioner Ryan John’s letter of intent to apply for an Oklahoma Department of Transportation PACT Fund grant for Bridge No. 1057. They also approved the award of the printing contract (Bid #18) to Royal Printing Company, Inc., and adopted several equipment‑disposal resolutions and encumbrances for county funds.

Mon Dec 15, 2025

Excise Board

Board will consider approving transfers of appropriations and fund requests

The Comanche County Excise Board will meet on December 15, 2025 at the County Courthouse in Lawton. The board will vote on approving the minutes from the December 1, 2025 meeting, acknowledge a transfer of appropriations, approve a transfer of funds, and consider requests for appropriations. No other matters are listed on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Excise Board approved minutes, fund transfers and new appropriations

The board approved the December 1, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved a series of fund transfers between various accounts. It also approved new appropriations for court clerk payroll, resale property fund, sheriff service fee, and treasurer’s meeting tax. No other business was taken up.

Mon Dec 15, 2025

Tax Correction Authority

Tax Correction Board to review and approve minutes and corrections

The Comanche County Tax Correction Board will convene to approve the minutes from the December 1, 2025 meeting and consider the approval of tax corrections. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 15, 2025, at 8:25 A.M. in Room 303 of the Comanche County Courthouse.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $154,489 in tax corrections

The Tax Correction Board approved the minutes from the December 1, 2025 meeting. It then approved tax corrections numbered 25‑170 through 25‑237, totaling $154,489.00. The board adjourned the meeting.

Mon Dec 15, 2025

Facilities Authority

Consider approval of 12‑month jail services agreement with Okmulgee County

The Comanche County Facilities Authority will review weekly reports from the jail administrator and emergency management director, discuss an assessment and insurance issue raised by the Association of County Commissioners of Oklahoma, and consider approving a twelve‑month agreement for Okmulgee County to provide housing and board for new arrestees. The board will also acknowledge a fire marshal inspection report and consider payment of claims and purchase orders.

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✓ Decided: Approved 12‑month jail housing agreement with Okmulgee County

The Facilities Authority unanimously approved the minutes from the December 8, 2025 meeting. It also approved a 12‑month agreement for Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority to provide housing and board for new Comanche County inmates, effective December 15, 2025. The board authorized payment of the Detention Center payroll, multiple detention‑center purchase orders totaling $135,237.07, Emergency Management payroll and purchase orders, and acknowledged the Oklahoma State Fire Marshal inspection report with no discrepancies.

Mon Dec 8, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Comanche County considers $300,000 grant for Sheriff's Office

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss funding for the Sheriff's Office and an alternative sentencing program. The board will also consider a purchase contract for a new semi-truck chassis and a request to close a section of a county road.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $300,000 sheriff grant and multiple contracts in Dec 8 meeting

The Comanche County Board of Commissioners approved the minutes from the previous meeting and a series of contracts, agreements, and appropriations. Notable actions included a lease‑purchase of a 2026 Peterbilt truck, a $300,000 grant to the Sheriff’s Office, and setting a public hearing for a road‑closure petition. All motions passed with ayes and no nays.

Mon Dec 8, 2025

Facilities Authority

Comanche County Facilities Authority to review claims and 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 a tort claim and various purchase orders.

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✓ Decided: Authority approved meeting minutes and multiple purchase orders

The Facilities Authority unanimously approved the minutes from the December 1, 2025 meeting. It also approved all listed detention‑center claims and purchase orders, including the EGID total of $49,848.68 and OPERS total of $24,291.44. Emergency‑management purchase orders and withholdings totaling $2,429.55 (retirement) and $4,134.62 (health insurance) were approved as well. All motions passed with a 3‑0 vote.

Tue Dec 2, 2025

Floodplain Board

Floodplain Board reviews permits and stormwater updates

The board will approve the agenda and minutes from the September 10, 2025 meeting. It will discuss floodplain permits issued for the Oklahoma Conservation Commission's Glover Road erosion project. An update on the 2024‑2025 MS4 stormwater program will be presented, including a 2026 permit stakeholders meeting and the annual report. The board will also consider any new business items submitted after posting the agenda.

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Mon Dec 1, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Board to approve $13,200 Master Services Agreement with AIS

The Comanche County Board of Commissioners will discuss an assessment and insurance issue with the Association of County Commissioners of Oklahoma. It will then vote on several consent‑agenda items, including a $13,200 Master Services Agreement with Apprentice Information Systems of OK, Inc. for countywide email and antivirus services, and the disposal of surplus vehicles and equipment to A & J Salvage. Additional items include a state reimbursement claim and authorization for staff to use the board’s signature stamps.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $425,406.29 in appropriations for county services

The commissioners approved the consent agenda, which included a $13,200 master services agreement with Apprentice Information Systems, the disposal of several surplus vehicles and equipment, a reimbursement claim, and authorization for signature stamp use. They also approved a total of $425,406.29 in appropriations for various county programs and transferred $22,000 of highway funds. Additional items approved were a blanket purchase order (263189) and numerous claims and purchase orders for payment.

Mon Dec 1, 2025

Excise Board

Board to approve meeting minutes, payroll and fund transfers

The Comanche County Excise Board will meet on Dec. 1, 2025 at the county courthouse. The board will consider approval of the November 17, 2025 meeting minutes, the board payroll, the transfer of appropriations, the transfer of funds, and requests for appropriations. Public comments will be allowed, limited to three minutes per speaker.

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✓ Decided: Board approved a series of appropriations requests

The Comanche County Excise Board unanimously approved the November 17, 2025 meeting minutes and the board payroll. The board also acknowledged a $22,000 transfer from District #1 CIRB to the District #1 CIRB Lease Purchase. Finally, the board unanimously approved multiple appropriations requests covering highway, law enforcement, jail, and other county funds.

Mon Dec 1, 2025

Tax Correction Authority

Tax Corrections will be considered for approval at the meeting

The Comanche County Tax Correction Board will meet on Dec 1, 2025 at the county courthouse. The board will review and vote on the minutes from the November 17, 2025 meeting. The primary agenda item is the consideration and approval of tax corrections. The meeting also includes public comment time.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $75,090 in tax corrections

The Comanche County Tax Correction Board unanimously approved the minutes from the November 17, 2025 meeting. It then approved amended tax corrections for Wolfeson Development LLC (#25‑108) and Carl A. Points (#25‑109). Finally, the board approved the full set of tax corrections numbered 25‑108 through 25‑169, totaling $75,090, and adjourned the meeting.

Mon Dec 1, 2025

Facilities Authority

Board will consider approving claims and purchase orders for payment

The Comanche County Facilities Authority will meet to accept the minutes from the November 24 meeting and receive weekly reports from the jail administrator and the emergency management director. Members will discuss the assessment and insurance matters raised by the Association of County Commissioners of Oklahoma. The primary decision item is the approval of claims, purchase orders, and blanket purchase orders for payment.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $13,200 technology services agreement with Apprentice Information Systems

The Commissioners accepted the minutes from the November 24 meeting unanimously. They approved a consent agenda that included a $13,200 Master Services Agreement for countywide email, antivirus, and licensing services. The board also approved the disposal of several surplus vehicles to a local salvage company, appropriations for multiple county funds, and transfers of specific budget items. Additional approvals covered blanket purchase orders, claims, and payments.

Mon Nov 24, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Comanche County Commissioners to open 13 six-month bids for road and supply materials

The Board of County Commissioners will review bids for various materials including asphalt, concrete, and tires. The board is also considering several $5,000 encumbrances for legal and court services for December 2025.

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✓ Decided: Commissioner Owens approved for up to $2,000 DC travel expense

The board approved the minutes from the November 17 meeting. It authorized Commissioner Johnny Owens to represent the county at the Lawton/Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce fly‑in in Washington, D.C., with travel expenses not to exceed $2,000 (excluding airfare, lodging and registration). The consent agenda items—including several $5,000 encumbrances, a corrected deed, signature‑stamp authorization, a $1,457.27 purchase‑card payment and multiple blanket purchase orders—were approved. All motions passed unanimously.

Mon Nov 24, 2025

Facilities Authority

Approval of claims and purchase orders for payment

The Comanche County Facilities Authority will review weekly reports from the jail administrator and emergency management director. The board will consider approving outstanding claims and purchase orders, as well as authorizing blanket purchase orders. Public comments are allowed, limited to three minutes per speaker. The meeting concludes with any new business and adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Authority approved payment of numerous detention‑center and emergency‑management purchase orders

The Facilities Authority approved the minutes from the November 17, 2025 meeting. It also approved payment of the listed detention‑center and emergency‑management purchase orders and blanket purchase orders. The meeting was adjourned with no public comments or new business.

Mon Nov 17, 2025

Facilities Authority

Board will consider awarding RFP #2026-001 for the County Wildfire Protection Plan

The Comanche County Facilities Authority will meet on November 17, 2025. The board will accept the minutes from the November 10 meeting, hear weekly reports from the jail administrator and emergency management director, and consider awarding RFP #2026-001 for the Community Wildfire Protection Plan. It will also consider approval of claims, purchase orders, and blanket purchase orders. Public comments will be permitted as outlined in the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Authority approved $224,997.38 contract for county wildfire protection plan

The Facilities Authority accepted the minutes from the November 10 meeting. It approved awarding RFP #2026-001 for the Community Wildfire Protection Plan to CI International for $224,997.38. The board also approved a series of claims and purchase orders totaling several thousand dollars. The meeting was then adjourned.

Mon Nov 17, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Board to approve $27,358.21 change order for Cache school parking lot project

The Commissioners will consider approving an $82.12 month‑to‑month SIP trunk service agreement with iNet Communications. They will also vote on two change orders with H.G. Jenkins, LLC—one for $27,358.21 for additional work on the Cache Public School Parking Lots Project and another decreasing $23,093.25 for unused quantities. Additional consent‑agenda items include a private‑property drainage agreement, payment of a $156.77 outstanding warrant, and authorization for staff to use signature stamps on certain documents.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $27,358 change order for Cache School parking lot project

The commissioners accepted the November 10, 2025 minutes and approved an INET SIP trunk service agreement for $82.12. They authorized two change orders for the Cache Public School parking lots project, adding $27,358.21 for extra work and reducing $23,093.25 for unused quantities. The consent agenda was approved, covering private‑property drainage work, a lapsed warrant, use of signature stamps, a $15,0000.00 donation transfer, blanket purchase orders, overages, and related payment claims. All motions passed with unanimous aye votes and no nay votes.

Mon Nov 17, 2025

Excise Board

Board will consider approval of transfer of funds and appropriations requests.

The Comanche County Excise Board will meet on November 17, 2025 at the County Courthouse. The board will consider approving the minutes from the November 3 meeting, acknowledging a transfer of appropriations, approving a transfer of funds, and approving requests for appropriations. Public comments will be allowed up to three minutes per speaker.

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✓ Decided: Board approved minutes and several fund transfers and appropriations

The Excise Board approved the November 3, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved a $10,000 transfer from contingencies to charity, a $15,0000.00 donation transfer to CBRI, and appropriations for the Resale Property Fund ($119,549.88), Treasurer’s MTG Tax ($1.905.00) and Sheffiff Service Fee ($400.00). All motions passed unanimously.

Mon Nov 17, 2025

Tax Correction Authority

Comanche County Tax Correction Board to consider tax corrections

The Tax Correction Board will meet to review and potentially approve tax corrections. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Board approved tax corrections totaling $25,109 for items 25-108 through 25-127

The Comanche County Tax Correction Board approved the minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting. It then approved an amended tax correction for Wolfeson Development LLC (#25-108) and Carl A (#25-109). The board also approved tax corrections numbered 25-108 through 25-127, totaling $25,109. The meeting was adjourned.

Mon Nov 10, 2025

Facilities Authority

Facilities Authority to meet to approve claims and discuss new business

The Comanche County Facilities Authority will meet in Room 302 of the Comanche County Courthouse to approve claims, purchase orders, and minutes. The meeting will include reports from the Jail Administrator and Emergency Management Director.

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✓ Decided: Authority approved multiple purchase orders and claims for payment

The Facilities Authority approved the acceptance of the November 3, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved a series of detention‑center and emergency‑management purchase orders and related claims. Both motions passed with all members voting aye and no nay votes. No other business was taken.

Mon Nov 10, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Board will consider awarding bid #17 for sale of surplus vehicles to Sheriff's Dept.

The Comanche County Board of Commissioners will vote on awarding Bid #17 to sell surplus vehicles and equipment to the County Sheriff’s Department. They will also approve several routine consent agenda items, including private‑property drainage agreements, disposal of two Dell computers, and two encumbrances totaling $188,921.87. Additional actions include joining a road‑machinery revolving fund, accepting a $1,000 donation for less‑than‑lethal ammunition, and appointing receiving and requisitioning officers.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $160,701.20 encumbrance for detention center inmate housing

The commissioners accepted the November 3 minutes and awarded bid #17 for surplus vehicles to A&J Salvage. They approved the consent agenda except for purchase order #262566, which was rejected due to a conflict of interest. Major encumbrances were approved, including $160,701.20 for the County Facilities Authority to house inmates outside the county and $28,220.67 for the Fairgrounds Trust. A $1,000 donation to the Sheriff’s department for less‑than‑lethal ammunition was also approved.

Mon Nov 3, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Board will vote on a lease for a 10‑by‑30‑ft storage unit at $99 per month.

The Comanche County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a lease agreement with Dalston Mini Storage for a 10 × 30 ft storage unit at $99 per month starting Dec. 1, 2025. They will also hold Open Bid #17 to sell surplus vehicles and equipment for the Sheriff’s Department. Additional items include disposing of several surplus computers, accepting a $1,850 donation for the juvenile detention center recreation area, and authorizing use of signature stamps on BOCC documents.

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✓ Decided: Board approved numerous appropriations and a $1,850 donation for juvenile center

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the October 27, 2025 meeting. It approved a lease with Dalston Mini Storage for a 10 × 30‑foot unit at $99 per month starting Dec 1, 2025. The board tabled open bid #17 for the sale of surplus sheriff’s vehicles. It also approved a consent agenda that included equipment disposals, a $1,850 donation for the juvenile detention center recreation area, authorizations for signature stamps and fund‑receiving officers, a series of appropriations and transfers totaling several hundred thousand dollars, blanket purchase orders, and payment of numerous claims.

Mon Nov 3, 2025

Educational Facilities Trust

Approval of $4,900 invoice for audit of 2025 financial statements

The Comanche County Educational Facilities Trust Authority will meet in a special session on November 3, 2025. The board will consider approving payment of Invoice #57825 for the audit of its 2025 financial statements, totaling $4,900, with allocations to Elgin, Lawton, and Flower Mound public schools. The agenda also includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, acceptance of the October 20, 2025 minutes, public comments, and new business.

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✓ Decided: Board approved October minutes and $4,900 audit invoice

The Authority approved the reading and acceptance of the October 20, 2025 minutes. It also approved payment of invoice #57825 for the audit of the FY ending June 30, 2025, totaling $4,900. The meeting was then adjourned. All three actions passed unanimously.

Mon Nov 3, 2025

Tax Correction Authority

Board will consider approving October minutes and tax corrections

The Comanche County Tax Correction Board will meet on November 3, 2025 at the county courthouse in Lawton. The board will consider approving the minutes from its October 20, 2025 meeting. It will also consider approving tax corrections as presented to the board. Public comments will be allowed, limited to three minutes per speaker.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $23,337 in tax corrections and minutes of prior meeting

The Tax Correction Board approved the minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting with a 2‑0 vote. It also approved tax corrections 25‑093 through 25‑109 totaling $23,337.00, again by a 2‑0 vote. The board then adjourned the meeting with a unanimous 2‑0 vote.

Mon Nov 3, 2025

Excise Board

Comanche County Excise Board to review payroll and fund transfers

The Excise Board will meet to consider approvals for board payroll, fund transfers, and requests for appropriations. The board will also acknowledge a transfer of appropriations.

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✓ Decided: Board approves October minutes and a slate of appropriations requests

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting. It also approved a series of appropriation requests covering items such as Highway #1, Highway #3, CBRI, and various county fees. The board acknowledged transfers of $19,000 from JDC Capital Outlay to JDC M&O and $373.50 from the Sheriff Funding Assistance grant to its maintenance and operations. No further business was taken.

Mon Nov 3, 2025

Facilities Authority

Board to approve $500 Bond Trustee Fee payment for 2014 Construction Fund

The Comanche County Facilities Authority will meet on November 3, 2025. The board will consider approving a $500 payment for the Bond Trustee Fee for the 2014 Construction Fund, covering the period August 31, 2024 through August 31, 2025. An open Request for Proposal (RFP #2026-001) for the Comanche County Community Wildfire Protection Plan will also be presented. Additional agenda items include weekly reports from the jail administrator and emergency management director, and consideration of claims and purchase orders.

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✓ Decided: Approved $500 bond trustee fee payment for 2014 construction fund

The Authority approved the October 27, 2025 meeting minutes and authorized a $500 bond trustee fee for the 2014 construction fund. Members voted to table the wildfire protection plan RFP and approved multiple payroll and purchase order payments. The meeting was then adjourned.

Mon Oct 27, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to consider bridge inspection contract and juvenile detention agreements

The Board of Comanche County Commissioners will review a bridge inspection contract with CEC Corporation and agreements for juvenile detention services. The board will also consider several fund encumbrances and the declaration of surplus IT equipment.

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✓ Decided: Board approved CEC Corporation for bridge inspection contracts (2026‑2028)

The Comanche County Board unanimously approved the October 20 minutes and the 2025 stormwater program report. It authorized several juvenile‑detention contracts, $5,000 encumbrances to three service providers, and the use of commissioners’ signature stamps. The board also appointed receiving officers for multiple district funds and selected CEC Corporation for bridge‑inspection services beginning April 1 2026. Finally, blanket purchase orders and minor overages were approved.

Mon Oct 27, 2025

Facilities Authority

Facilities Authority to discuss jail repairs and PREA audit

The Comanche County Facilities Authority will meet to discuss repairs to the detention center's intercom system and electronic control boards, review a final Prison Rape Elimination Act audit, and approve the disposal of surplus equipment.

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✓ Decided: Authority approved disposal of surplus detention‑center equipment

The Facilities Authority accepted the October 20 minutes and approved the PREA audit acknowledgment for the detention center. It also approved a resolution to junk surplus equipment, including a hearing‑impaired phone, a cabinet, a 2011 Dodge Charger, and a file cabinet. Additionally, the board approved a series of purchase orders and claims for various supplies and services. All motions passed with unanimous aye votes and no nay votes.

Mon Oct 20, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners discuss Lawton downtown economic development and TIF districts

The Board of County Commissioners will consider appointing a member to review amendments to the Lawton Downtown Economic Development Project Plan, including the creation of new tax increment districts. The board will also review several county encumbrances and road service payments.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $173,415 detention center encumbrance and multiple fund transfers

The commissioners accepted the October 13 minutes and appointed Commissioner Owens to review the Lawton downtown economic‑development plan and new tax‑increment districts. They awarded the six‑month road‑oil contract to the lowest bidder and approved a series of encumbrances, including $173,415.10 for housing inmates at the county detention center and $19,497.69 for a new roof at the sheriff’s lot. The board also authorized participation in the state capital‑assets program, a $5,625 payment to Smith Roberts Land Services, and several fund transfers totaling $321,125.

Mon Oct 20, 2025

Educational Facilities Trust

Board to approve final audit documents for the 2025 fiscal year

The Comanche County Educational Facilities Trust Authority will hold a special session on October 20, 2025. The board will consider approving the release of the final audit, the schedule of findings and corrective action plan, the subsequent events memorandum, and the representation letter for the June 30, 2025 financial statements. Public comments will be permitted, limited to three minutes per speaker. The meeting will end with any new business items.

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✓ Decided: Authority approved audit release and related documents unanimously

The Comanche County Educational Facilities Authority approved the reading of the September 2, 2025 minutes. It also approved several audit‑related memoranda and the representation letter from Angel, Johnston, and Blasingame, all with unanimous votes. The meeting was then adjourned.

Mon Oct 20, 2025

Excise Board

Comanche County Excise Board meets to approve transfers and minutes

The Comanche County Excise Board will meet to approve the minutes from October 6, 2025, and consider the approval of Transfer of Funds and Requests for Appropriations. The board will also acknowledge the appointment of Brent Easton to the Equalization and Excise Board.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $352,875 in fund transfers

The Excise Board approved several transfers of appropriated funds, moving money between internal accounts. All motions were passed unanimously. The board also approved the minutes from the October 6 meeting and adjourned.

Mon Oct 20, 2025

Tax Correction Authority

Comanche County Tax Correction Board to consider tax corrections

The Tax Correction Board will meet to discuss and potentially approve tax corrections. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from the September 15, 2025, meeting.

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✓ Decided: Board approved September minutes and tax corrections totaling $2,837

The Tax Correction Board unanimously approved the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved tax corrections 25-091 and 25-092 for Logan, Earl III & Janice W ($2,564) and Karen Kay Alsobrook ($273), totaling $2,837. The board then adjourned the meeting unanimously.

Mon Oct 20, 2025

Facilities Authority

Board to declare surplus of several detention‑center assets, including a Dodge Charger

The Comanche County Facilities Authority will accept the minutes from the October 13 meeting and receive weekly reports from the jail administrator and emergency management director. It will consider a resolution to declare surplus of one Ultratac Hearing Impaired Phone (ID #K-218.40), one cabinet (ID #K-109.17), one 2011 Dodge Charger (ID #K-331.05), and one Eclipse Lateral File 4‑Drawer Cabinet (ID #K-105.13) for the Detention Center. The board will also consider approval of claims, purchase orders for payment, and blanket purchase orders.

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✓ Decided: Authority approved payment orders and declared surplus of county equipment

The Comanche County Facilities Authority unanimously approved the minutes from the October 13 meeting, declared several pieces of equipment surplus, and authorized multiple payment orders and purchase orders totaling over $300,000. The board also adjourned the meeting with a unanimous vote.

Mon Oct 13, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Board to approve $89,791 in encumbrances for fairgrounds and industrial authority

The Comanche County Board of Commissioners will vote on several items on the consent agenda, including two encumbrance approvals totaling $89,791.53 for the Fairgrounds Trust Authority and the Industrial Development Authority. The Board will also consider a revised resolution to join the County Road Machinery and Equipment Revolving Fund for FY 2026 equipment. Additional routine items include authorizing signature stamp use and approving monthly reports, P‑Card statements, and purchase‑order payments.

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✓ Decided: Board approved minutes and multiple financial items, including road equipment fund

The commissioners accepted the October 6, 2025 meeting minutes. They approved a consent agenda that encumbered $27,996.53 for the Fairgrounds Trust and $61,795.00 for the Industrial Development Authority, and authorized participation in the County Road Machinery and Equipment Revolving Fund for FY 2026. Transfers of $21,000 from District 1 capital outlay to salaries and $3,125 from jail sales‑tax M&O to county use tax were also approved, along with blanket purchase orders and payment of listed claims.

Mon Oct 13, 2025

Facilities Authority

Board will consider approving claims, purchase orders and blanket purchase orders

The Comanche County Facilities Authority will meet in regular session on October 13, 2025. The board will accept the minutes from the October 6 meeting, receive weekly reports from Jail Administrator David Weber and Emergency Management Director Clint Langford, and consider approving claims, purchase orders and blanket purchase orders for payment. New business may be considered for any matters not previously known.

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✓ Decided: Authority approved prior meeting minutes and multiple purchase orders

The Facilities Authority approved the acceptance of the October 6, 2025 minutes with three ayes and no nays. It also approved the listed claims and purchase orders, again with three ayes and no nays. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous aye vote.

Mon Oct 6, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Board to discuss 2025-2026 budget and approve surplus vehicle declarations

The Comanche County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the 2025-2026 Estimate of Needs and approve the declaration of surplus for multiple county vehicles. The meeting includes a consent agenda for routine contracts, including a water service agreement for the Health Department.

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✓ Decided: Board approved 2025-2026 estimate of needs and 2024-2025 financial statements

The commissioners unanimously accepted the September 29, 2025 meeting minutes. They also unanimously approved the 2025‑2026 estimate of needs and the 2024‑2025 financial statements. A motion to table bid #16 for road emulsion oils was approved for six‑month review, and the entire consent agenda—including a roof warranty, private‑property work, water‑bottle service, vehicle surplus declarations, plat approval, reimbursement claim, and signature‑stamp authorization—was approved without dissent.

Mon Oct 6, 2025

Excise Board

Board to approve FY 2025/2026 estimate of needs for schools and health

The Comanche County Excise Board will consider several financial actions, including approval of past meeting minutes and the County Commissioners' 2025‑2026 Estimate of Needs and 2024‑2025 Financial Statements. The board will vote on the FY 2025/2026 Estimate of Needs for schools, cities/towns and the Comanche County Health Department, as well as payroll and appropriations transfers. New member Brent Easton will be sworn in.

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✓ Decided: Board approved multiple appropriations, including $224,047.50 for Highway #1

The Excise Board unanimously approved the minutes from September meetings, the county estimate of needs, and the board payroll. It also approved a series of appropriation requests covering highways, clerk fees, jail and other services. New member Brent Easton took his oath of office. The meeting was adjourned without further business.

Mon Oct 6, 2025

Tax Correction Authority

Comanche County Tax Correction Board meeting cancelled

The Tax Correction Board meeting scheduled for October 6, 2025, has been cancelled.

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Mon Oct 6, 2025

Facilities Authority

Approve disposal of two surplus desks from the detention center

The Comanche County Facilities Authority will receive weekly reports from the jail administrator and the emergency management director. It will consider a resolution to junk two surplus desks (IDs K-105.02 and K-105.04) declared surplus by the authority. The board will also consider approval of claims and purchase orders, including blanket purchase orders, and will allow public comments.

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✓ Decided: Authority approved payment of multiple claims and purchase orders (3-0)

The board approved the acceptance of the September 29, 2025 minutes. It approved a resolution to junk two surplus desks. It approved a list of claims and purchase orders for payment totaling $173,? (see line items). The meeting was then adjourned.

Mon Sep 29, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Board to approve $131,259 purchase of a Caterpillar 275 XE L1 skid steer

The Comanche County Board of Commissioners will discuss the fiscal year 2025‑2026 estimate of needs, consider a $75,000 REAP grant application for a skid steer, and vote on the $131,259 purchase of a Caterpillar 275 XE L1 skid steer from Warren Cat under Sourcewell contract #020223-CAT. The meeting also includes several encumbrance approvals, equipment disposal resolutions, and a request to join the County Road Machinery and Equipment Revolving Fund.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $131,259 purchase of a Caterpillar 275 XE L1 skid steer

The board accepted the September 15 and 22 minutes and approved Commissioner Owens’s original FY 2025‑2026 budget estimate. It authorized a $75,000 REAP grant application and a $131,259 purchase of a Caterpillar 275 XE L1 skid steer. The consent agenda was approved, covering disposal of two body‑armor units, several $5,000 encumbrances, a $5,033.12 911 invoice, and a $162,750 appropriation for Highway #3. All motions passed unanimously with ayes from Powers, Owens and John and no nay votes.

Mon Sep 29, 2025

Excise Board

Board will consider FY 2025‑26 budget estimates and fund transfers

The Comanche County Excise Board will discuss the county's Estimate of Needs for fiscal year 2025‑2026. It will consider approving budget estimates for schools, cities/towns, and the County Health Department. The board will also acknowledge and approve transfers of appropriations and other fund requests.

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✓ Decided: Board approved FY 2025‑26 estimate of needs and $162,750 highway appropriation

The Excise Board unanimously approved the county's estimate of needs for fiscal year 2025‑2026. It also approved a $162,750 appropriation for Highway #3. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

Mon Sep 29, 2025

Facilities Authority

Board will vote on declaring two detention‑center desks surplus

The Comanche County Facilities Authority will meet on September 29, 2025. The board will consider a resolution to declare two desks at the Detention Center surplus. It will also review claims, purchase orders and blanket purchase orders for payment. Additional items include weekly reports from the jail administrator and the emergency management director.

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✓ Decided: Authority approved multiple detention‑center purchase orders and claims

The Comanche County Facilities Authority approved the September 22 minutes, declared two desks surplus, and authorized a series of detention‑center purchase orders and claims. All motions passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

Mon Sep 22, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Board to consider $153,927 assessment request from ACCO for 2020‑2024 losses

The commissioners will discuss the county’s FY 2025‑2026 estimate of needs and consider a $153,927 assessment request from the Association of County Commissioners of Oklahoma. They will also consider an inter‑governmental agreement and a road‑improvement plan to apply double chipseal to five miles of roads in District 3. Additional items include approval of a $254‑per‑month Dobson Fiber service contract for the Juvenile Bureau and several routine agreements and resolutions on the consent agenda.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $242,000 road chipseal agreement with Comanche Nation

The board postponed the acceptance of the September 15, 2025 minutes. The FY 2025‑2026 Estimate of Needs was not approved, with a 2‑aye, 1‑nay vote. The board approved an inter‑governmental agreement with the Comanche Nation providing $242,000 for double chipseal on five miles of county roads. Additional approvals included a chipseal work plan, a Dobson Fiber service contract for the Juvenile Bureau, and the entire consent agenda covering several service agreements, a purchase‑card payment, a $5,000 appropriation transfer, blanket purchase orders, and claims payments.

Mon Sep 22, 2025

Excise Board

Special Excise Board meeting scheduled for Sept 22, 2025

The Comanche County Excise Board will meet on Monday, September 22, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. in Room 303 of the County Courthouse, 315 SW 5th Street, Lawton, OK. The notice outlines public comment procedures, limiting recognized speakers to three minutes each. No specific agenda items are listed in the notice.

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✓ Decided: Board approves school funding estimates for eight districts

The Excise Board approved the estimate of needs for schools for FY 2025/2026 and FY 2024/2025, covering Lawton, Elgin, Chattanooga, Cache, Flower Mound, Bishop, Indiahoma, and Geronimo public schools. The motion was moved by Dustin Glover, seconded by J.P. Richard, and passed with both members voting aye and no nay votes. The board also approved a motion to adjourn, again with both members voting aye and no nay votes.

Mon Sep 22, 2025

Excise Board

Board will consider approvals for school, health, and fund transfers

The Comanche County Excise Board will meet on September 22, 2025 at the County Courthouse in Lawton. The board will consider approving the estimate of needs for schools, cities/towns, and the County Health Department for fiscal year 2025‑2026. It will also acknowledge and consider transfers of appropriations and funds, and review requests for appropriations. Public comments are permitted, limited to three minutes per speaker.

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✓ Decided: Board approved school funding estimates for eight districts (2-0 vote)

The Excise Board voted to approve the estimate of needs for schools for FY 2025/2026 and 2024/2025, covering Lawton, Elgin, Chattanooga, Cache, Flower Mound, Bishop, Indiahoma, and Geronimo public schools. The motion was moved by Glover, seconded by Richard, and passed with two ayes and no nays. The board also voted to adjourn the meeting, also 2‑0. No other actions were taken.

Mon Sep 22, 2025

Facilities Authority

Board will discuss ACCO assessment of $289,869 for fiscal 2020‑2024 losses

The Comanche County Facilities Authority will meet to accept the September 15 minutes and hear weekly reports from the jail administrator and emergency management director. The board will discuss a notice from the Association of County Commissioners of Oklahoma requesting a $289,869 assessment for 2020‑2024 losses. They will also consider the housing of county inmates outside the county and approve pending claims and purchase orders, including blanket orders. New business items may be introduced.

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✓ Decided: Board approved prior meeting minutes and authorized numerous purchase orders

The Facilities Authority approved the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes with a 3‑0 vote. It also approved payment of the detention center payroll and a series of listed purchase orders and blanket orders, again by a 3‑0 vote. No action was taken on the ACCO assessment letter or on housing inmates outside the county. The meeting was adjourned with a unanimous 3‑0 vote.

Mon Sep 15, 2025

Tax Correction Authority

Tax Correction Board to consider tax corrections and approve minutes

The Comanche County Tax Correction Board will meet on September 15, 2025 at the county courthouse. The board will consider approving the minutes from its August 18, 2025 meeting. It will also consider approving tax corrections. Public comments are permitted, limited to three minutes per speaker.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $298 in tax corrections for two taxpayers

The Tax Correction Board unanimously approved the minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting. It also approved tax corrections 25-08‑9 through 25-090, totaling $298 for Asher Oils (c/o Brian or Quimburale Overstreet) and Oscar E. Glover. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

Mon Sep 15, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners consider $55 million hospital revenue note

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the FY 2025-2026 Estimate of Needs and a $153,927 assessment from the Association of County Commissioners of Oklahoma. The body will also consider several road improvement agreements and land purchases for right-of-way projects.

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✓ Decided: Board approved up to $55 million hospital authority debt issuance

The commissioners accepted the September 8, 2025 minutes. They approved a resolution authorizing the Comanche County Hospital Authority to issue a hospital revenue note for up to $55,000,000. They also awarded the $739,014.50 fairgrounds utilities contract to Pever Building Company, LLC and approved a $75,000 REAP road‑improvement request along with numerous right‑of‑way and other consent‑agenda items.

Mon Sep 15, 2025

Excise Board

Excise Board to review budgets for City of Lawton and Comanche County

The Comanche County Excise Board will meet to discuss and potentially act on the county's Estimate of Needs for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The board will also consider approvals for the City of Lawton's annual budget and the Great Plains Technology Center No. 9 financial documents.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved FY2025‑26 budgets and appropriation requests

The board approved the minutes of the September 2, 2025 meeting. It approved the Great Plains Technology Center No. 9 2025‑2026 estimate of needs and the FY 2024‑2025 financial statement. It approved the City of Lawton annual budget for FY 2025‑2026. It also approved specific appropriation requests, including $81,060.30 for the Resale Property Fund and $4,200.00 for the Sheriff Service Fee. All motions passed with no nay votes.

Mon Sep 15, 2025

Facilities Authority

Board to discuss $289,869 ACCO assessment claim

The Comanche County Facilities Authority will consider a notice from the Association of County Commissioners of Oklahoma requesting $289,869 for losses from fiscal years 2020‑2024. The board will also discuss where county inmates may be housed outside the county. Additional items include authorizing the Emergency Management Director to sign a subscription agreement and approving various purchase orders and blanket orders.

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✓ Decided: Authority approved multiple purchase orders and claims totaling over $200K

The board accepted the September 8, 2025 minutes unanimously. It voted to table discussion on the ACCO assessment notice and on out‑of‑county inmate housing. The members approved Clint Langford as signatory for the iamresponding.com subscription. Finally, they approved a series of claims and purchase orders for payment, covering supplies, inmate‑housing costs, emergency‑management items and ARPA‑funded services.

Wed Sep 10, 2025

Floodplain Board

Board to approve multiple floodplain permits, e.g., fiber optic and utility projects.

The Floodplain Board will first approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the March 3, 2025 meeting. It will then consider a series of floodplain permits, including a Blue Peak fiber optic cable at 4 NW Cypress Lane, an AEP/PSO overhead electric utility pole, two Lawton Water Authority dam projects, and a Dollar General site at 13501 SE Lee Blvd. The board will also discuss a floodplain development permit for 7324 SW Pecan Meadow Drive. The meeting will conclude with any new business, announcements, and audience participation.

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Mon Sep 8, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Board to discuss and possibly act on 2025-26 county budget needs

The Comanche County Board of Commissioners will meet in regular session to accept minutes from the previous meeting, discuss the county’s Estimate of Needs for fiscal year 2025-2026, and act on routine administrative items including contracts, reports, and claims. Public comments are permitted under board discretion.

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✓ Decided: Board approved renewal of mail‑room lease with Pitney Bowes

The commissioners accepted the September 2, 2025 minutes and voted to table the FY 2025‑2026 estimate of needs. They approved a consent agenda that includes renewing the NASPO Valuepoint FMV lease with Pitney Bowes for mail‑room equipment, authorizing use of signature stamps for consent documents, and approving officials’ monthly reports and related appropriations. The board also approved blanket purchase orders and a set of claims and purchase orders for payment.

Mon Sep 8, 2025

Facilities Authority

Facilities Authority to discuss funding and housing for inmates outside the county

The Comanche County Facilities Authority will meet to discuss and potentially take action on the funding and housing of inmates outside of Comanche County. The board will also receive weekly reports from the Jail Administrator and Emergency Management Director.

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✓ Decided: Board approved Sep 2 minutes, purchase orders and adjourned the meeting

The Authority approved the acceptance of the September 2, 2025 minutes. It also approved a series of claims and blanket purchase orders for detention‑center and emergency‑management expenses. The meeting was then adjourned. No action was taken on inmate‑housing proposals.

Tue Sep 2, 2025

Tax Correction Authority

Comanche County Tax Correction Board meeting cancelled

The Tax Correction Board meeting scheduled for September 2, 2025, has been cancelled.

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Tue Sep 2, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Comanche County considers opioid settlements and FY 2025-2026 budget needs

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Estimate of Needs and multiple national opioid settlement agreements. The board is also reviewing several infrastructure contracts and a new appointment to the Industrial Development Authority.

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✓ Decided: Board approved participation in multiple opioid settlement agreements

The board approved the August 25, 2025 minutes and appointed Edward Hilliary to the Industrial Development Authority. It authorized a $75,000 REAP grant for road work in the Lake Ellsworth addition and approved two change orders—$23,920 for RCJ Construction and $4,598 for Billy Walker Carpets. Commissioners voted to join the Purdue Pharma/Sackler settlement, to participate in settlements with several generic opioid manufacturers, and to enter the new national opioid settlement. The open bid for the Fairgrounds utilities project was tabled. All motions passed with unanimous ayes.

Tue Sep 2, 2025

Educational Facilities Trust

Trust Authority to consider FY 2025-2026 budget

The Comanche County Educational Facilities Trust Authority will meet to discuss administrative updates. The board will consider the budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and the 2026 meeting schedule.

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✓ Decided: Authority approved FY 2025‑26 budget, 2026 meeting schedule, and adjourned

The board unanimously approved the reading and acceptance of the June 2, 2025 minutes. It also approved the 2026 meeting schedule and the FY 2025‑26 budget. The meeting was then adjourned with all members voting aye.

Tue Sep 2, 2025

Excise Board

Comanche County Excise Board to review fund transfers and appropriations

The Excise Board will meet to consider the approval of fund transfers and requests for appropriations. The board will also review the minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting.

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Tue Sep 2, 2025

Excise Board

Excise Board to discuss Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Estimate of Needs

The Comanche County Excise Board will meet to discuss and potentially act on the Estimate of Needs for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The board will also review payroll and fund transfers.

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✓ Decided: Excise Board approved minutes, payroll and a slate of appropriations

The Comanche County Excise Board unanimously approved the minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved the board payroll. Finally, the board unanimously approved a series of appropriation requests covering highways, sheriff fees, jail, and other county services.

Tue Sep 2, 2025

Facilities Authority

Facilities Authority to vote on surplus vehicle transfer to Medicine Park Fire

The Comanche County Facilities Authority will meet to conduct routine business including accepting minutes, receiving weekly reports, and voting on a resolution to transfer a surplus 2011 Ford Expedition to the Medicine Park Volunteer Fire Department. The board will also consider approval of claims, purchase orders, and blanket purchase orders.

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✓ Decided: Authority approved multiple purchase orders and claims for county services

The Facilities Authority approved the August 25 minutes, approved the transfer of a surplus 2011 Ford Expedition to the Medicine Park Volunteer Fire Department, and approved a series of purchase orders and claims for detention‑center and emergency‑management supplies. All motions passed with unanimous aye votes and no nay votes. The meeting was then adjourned.

Mon Aug 25, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners consider $23,920 change order for bank building demolition and parking lot

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss several infrastructure projects, including flooring for the Health Department and a parking lot construction. The body is also considering an appointment to the Industrial Development Authority and various service contracts.

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✓ Decided: Board approved contracts and encumbrances, notably a $354,911 road project

The commissioners accepted the August 18 minutes, rejected the appointment of Krista Ratliff, and tabled a $23,920 change order with RCJ Construction. They approved several contracts, including a flooring agreement with Billy Walker Carpets, a $5,805 service agreement for X‑ray machine maintenance, and encumbrances totaling $38,920. The board also authorized payment of a $354,911 road construction claim and donated two mobile radios to the Walters Police Department.

Mon Aug 25, 2025

Facilities Authority

Facilities Authority to vote on jail legal settlement and detention center repairs

The Comanche County Facilities Authority will meet to discuss and possibly act on a legal settlement, a new legal services contract, and repairs to the detention center intercom system. Weekly reports from jail and emergency management administrators will also be presented.

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✓ Decided: Approved contract for legal services with Collins, Zorn, and Wagner

The Authority unanimously approved a contract for professional legal services with Collins, Zorn, and Wagner, effective through June 30, 2026. It also confirmed settlement of district court case CJ-2024-281 and approved multiple payroll and purchase‑order payments. No action was taken on the detention‑center intercom system repair. The meeting was then adjourned.

Mon Aug 18, 2025

Tax Correction Authority

Comanche County Tax Correction Board to approve corrections and minutes

The Comanche County Tax Correction Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from August 4, 2025, and consider tax corrections. Public comments are allowed under board discretion with time limits.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approves three tax corrections totaling $3,004

The Tax Correction Board approved the minutes from the August 4, 2025 meeting with all members voting aye. The board then approved tax corrections 25-086 through 25-088, totaling $3,004, also unanimously. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

Mon Aug 18, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners consider $200,135 payment for out-of-county inmate housing

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve several construction-related contracts and encumbrances. Key items include funding for inmate housing and a parking lot project. The board will also consider agreements for flooring at the County Health Department.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $200,135.68 encumbrance for out-of-county inmate housing

The commissioners accepted the minutes from the August 11 meeting. They unanimously tabled a $23,920 change order and related agreements for a parking‑lot project and a flooring contract. The consent agenda was approved, including a $200,135.68 encumbrance to fund out‑of‑county housing for detention‑center inmates and a $27,989.45 encumbrance for the fairgrounds trust. Additional approvals covered a $4,250 payment for a King Rd. project, two sheriff‑department uniform donations, and use of the commissioners’ signature stamps for non‑contract documents.

Mon Aug 18, 2025

Excise Board

Comanche County Excise Board to review fund transfers and appropriations

The Excise Board will meet to consider the approval of fund transfers and requests for appropriations. The board will also acknowledge a transfer of appropriations and review minutes from the August 4, 2025 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Board approved minutes and multiple appropriations transfers unanimously

The Excise Board approved the August 4, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved three appropriations transfers: a sheriff‑funding transfer of $989.57, a joint highway project transfer of $45,095.36, and additional appropriations totaling $88,561.18 for resale property, tax, and sheriff service fees. All motions passed with two ayes and no nays.

Mon Aug 18, 2025

Facilities Authority

Facilities Authority to discuss Caldwell Mechanical v. CCFA lawsuit

The Comanche County Facilities Authority will meet to discuss and potentially take action regarding the Caldwell Mechanical v. CCFA lawsuit. The body will also review reports from the Jail Administrator and Emergency Management Director.

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✓ Decided: Authority approved surplus vehicle disposal and multiple purchase orders

The board approved the minutes from the August 11, 2025 meeting. It entered and later adjourned an executive session to discuss the Caldwell Mechanical v. CCFA lawsuit, then moved forward on that matter. The authority also approved a resolution declaring a 2011 Ford Expedition surplus and authorized numerous claims and purchase orders for payment. All motions passed unanimously with three ayes and no nay votes.

Mon Aug 11, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to consider School Resource Officer agreement for Cache Public Schools

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a School Resource Officer agreement for Cache Public Schools and review several contracts for the Health Department and Juvenile Bureau. The meeting includes approvals for facility maintenance and inter-county juvenile detention services.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved a school resource officer agreement and multiple contracts

The Commissioners accepted the August 4, 2025 minutes and approved a school resource officer agreement between Cache Public Schools District No. 1‑001 and the Sheriff’s Office. Several contracts and tax‑exempt designations were either approved or tabled, and the consent agenda items—including a chiller maintenance contract, juvenile detention service agreements, and a professional services agreement—were approved unanimously. Appropriations for resale property, the Treasurer’s MTG tax, and the Sheriff’s service fee were also authorized.

Mon Aug 11, 2025

Facilities Authority

Comanche County Facilities Authority holds routine monthly meeting

The Facilities Authority will convene its regular session to accept minutes, hear weekly reports from jail and emergency management, and approve routine claims and purchase orders. No substantive decisions or new business are listed on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Facilities Authority approved claims and purchase orders totaling $186,693.42

The Authority accepted the minutes from the August 4, 2025 meeting. It approved a series of claims and purchase orders covering payroll and supplies that total $186,693.42. The meeting was then adjourned. No new business was presented.

Mon Aug 4, 2025

Tax Correction Authority

Comanche County Tax Correction Board to consider tax corrections

The Tax Correction Board will meet to review and potentially approve tax corrections. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from the July 14, 2025, meeting.

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✓ Decided: Board approved tax corrections totaling $14,877

The Tax Correction Board approved the minutes from the July 14, 2025 meeting. It also approved tax corrections 25-080 through 25-085, covering six items for a total of $14,877. Both motions passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

Mon Aug 4, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to discuss settlement of Kenny Curry litigation

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss and potentially vote on a settlement regarding the case Kenny Curry v. Board of County Commissioners. The board will also consider a security equipment contract for the Health Department.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $100,000 settlement in Kenny Curry lawsuit

The commissioners accepted the July 28, 2025 minutes unanimously. They approved a $100,000 settlement of the Kenny Curry federal case, with the board paying $40,000 (split $20,000 each from District 1 and District 2) and the plaintiff receiving $60,000; the motion passed 2‑1. They also approved a $165‑per‑month security equipment service agreement with Perkins Communication Systems. The consent agenda, including surplus of 40 file boxes, signature‑stamp authorization, monthly reports and multiple appropriations, was approved unanimously.

Mon Aug 4, 2025

Excise Board

Excise Board to consider 2025 Assessor's Report

The Comanche County Excise Board will meet to review financial and administrative reports. The board is deciding on the approval of the 2025 Assessor's Report and the 2026 courthouse holiday schedule.

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✓ Decided: Excise Board approved minutes, assessor report, holiday schedule, payroll, appropriations

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the July 14, 2025 meeting. It also approved the 2025 Assessor’s Report, the courthouse holiday schedule for 2026, and the board payroll. Finally, the board approved a series of appropriation requests covering various county funds. No members voted against any motion.

Mon Aug 4, 2025

Equalization Board

Comanche County Equalization Board to meet August 4

The Equalization Board will hold a special meeting to conduct procedural business. The agenda consists of boilerplate items and administrative actions.

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✓ Decided: Board approved May minutes and final protest period adjournment

The Comanche County Equalization Board met in special session and approved the minutes from May 19 and May 21, 2025. The board also approved the final adjournment for the 2025 equalization protest period. All motions passed with two ayes and no nay votes, after which the meeting was adjourned.

Mon Aug 4, 2025

Facilities Authority

Comanche County Facilities Authority to review weekly reports and claims

The Comanche County Facilities Authority will meet to receive updates from the Jail Administrator and Emergency Management Director. The board will also consider the approval of claims and purchase orders.

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✓ Decided: Approved July minutes, purchase orders; meeting adjourned

The Comanche County Facilities Authority approved the July 28, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the listed detention‑center and emergency‑management purchase orders and claims for payment. The board then adjourned the meeting.

Mon Jul 28, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners consider $300,000 grant for Sheriff's Office and fairgrounds water project

The Board of Comanche County Commissioners will discuss funding for the Sheriff's Office and a water and sewer project at the county fairgrounds. The board is also reviewing 2026 schedules and several juvenile detention agreements.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $300,000 grant to the Sheriff’s Department

The Commissioners unanimously approved the July 21, 2025 minutes, the 2026 holiday schedule and meeting schedule, and a $300,000 grant to the Sheriff’s Department. They also approved a $241,856.10 flooring contract for the Health Department, re‑appointed Charles Lupi to the Fairgrounds Authority, and adopted several consent‑agenda items including juvenile detention contracts, a wildlife services agreement, equipment disposal and a taser donation. The board struck discussion on a $144,934.50 invoice and took no action on the fairgrounds water/sewer ARPA project.

Mon Jul 28, 2025

Facilities Authority

Facilities Authority considers $144,934.50 insurance assessment payment

The Comanche County Facilities Authority will discuss payments for insurance and detention center repairs. The board will also consider a grant addendum for wildfire defense and the 2026 meeting schedule.

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✓ Decided: Authority approved wildfire defense grant addendum and multiple procurement items

The Facilities Authority approved the minutes from the July 21 meeting and the 2026 meeting schedule. It approved an addendum to the wildfire defense grant agreement, changing the signature line. The board approved numerous detention‑center and emergency‑management purchase orders and payroll claims. No action was taken on the intercom system repair and the invoice discussion resulted in no decision.

Mon Jul 21, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners consider road reconstruction agreements with Comanche Nation

The Board of County Commissioners will review two inter-governmental agreements for road reconstruction in District #1. The meeting also includes approvals for health department maintenance and juvenile detention center services.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $145,000 tribal agreement to rebuild SE 45th Street (Route #7065).

The Comanche County Board accepted the July 14 minutes and appointed Marty New to the Agricultural Industrial Exposition and Fair Public Trust Authority. It approved two intergovernmental agreements with the Comanche Nation providing $145,000 for SE 45th Street and $42,000 for 15th Street reconstruction. Additional actions included a resolution to join the Oklahoma Incident Command System qualification program, contracts and tax‑exempt status for Kobeck & Stone LLC’s painting work at the Health Department, and an encumbrance of $26,257.26 for the Fairgrounds Trust Authority.

Mon Jul 21, 2025

Facilities Authority

Facilities Authority to consider remodel of Exterior Radio Building at Big Rock Tower

The Comanche County Facilities Authority will meet to review reports from the Jail Administrator and Emergency Management Director. The board will consider a construction agreement for a radio building remodel and hold executive sessions regarding personnel and real property.

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✓ Decided: Jail administrator's salary increased to $100,000 effective this pay cycle

The board approved the minutes from the July 14 meeting. After an annual review, the board voted to raise Jail Administrator David Weber's salary to $100,000, effective immediately. The authority also approved an agreement and insurance certificates for JB Home Construction, LLC to remodel the exterior radio building at Big Rock Tower, and approved a series of detention‑center purchase orders and related claims. All motions passed unanimously.

Mon Jul 14, 2025

Tax Correction Authority

Comanche County Tax Correction Board to consider tax corrections

The Tax Correction Board will meet to review and potentially approve tax corrections. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from the June 16, 2025 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Tax correction board approves $52,763 in tax adjustments

The board approved the minutes from the June 16, 2025 meeting. It then approved tax corrections numbered 25-065, 25-066, and 25-068 through 25-079, totaling $52,763.00. The meeting was adjourned.

Mon Jul 14, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners consider $180,000 project for Lake Lawtonka access road

The Board of Comanche County Commissioners will meet to discuss infrastructure projects, including a new lake access road and health department renovations. The board will also consider the sale of surplus vehicles and a utility permit for electrical transmission lines.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $180,000 Lake Lawtonka access road with ODOT

The commissioners accepted the July 7 minutes and acknowledged a donation of K9 Skoden to the sheriff’s department. They approved a $180,000 project agreement with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation to build an access road to Lake Lawtonka. The board also approved the sheetrock contract for the health department and granted tax‑exempt status to the contractor. Additional actions included approving the consent agenda disposals, a $103,079 encumbrance for inmate housing, and a utility permit for a 36.2‑mile transmission line rebuild.

Mon Jul 14, 2025

Excise Board

Comanche County Excise Board to review budget requests and fund transfers

The Excise Board will hear budget requests from elected officials and department heads. The board will also consider the approval of fund transfers and requests for appropriations.

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✓ Decided: Board approved minutes and appropriation requests totaling $713k

The Excise Board approved the July 1, 2025 meeting minutes. It then approved five appropriation requests—including payroll and fees—totaling $713,? (see amounts below). The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

Mon Jul 14, 2025

Facilities Authority

Comanche County 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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✓ Decided: Authority approved multiple payment claims and purchase orders

The Facilities Authority approved the minutes from the July 7, 2025 meeting. It also approved payment of the detention‑center payroll and a series of listed purchase orders and blanket purchase orders. The meeting was then adjourned.

Mon Jul 7, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to discuss Kenny Curry litigation and Health Department upgrades

The Board of County Commissioners will consider actions regarding pending litigation in Kenny Curry v. Board of County Commissioners. The meeting includes approvals for Health Department construction and a fuel system upgrade for District #3.

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✓ Decided: Board approves multiple contracts, encumbrances and budget items, including $42.6K fuel system

The Commissioners accepted the June 30, 2025 minutes and entered an executive session to discuss the Kenny Curry litigation, then voted to take no action on that litigation. They approved several contracts, including a $42,576.87 fuel‑master system upgrade and a $95,120 painting contract, and tabled open bids for a CMAR project. The board also approved large encumbrances and appropriations, such as $313,658 for insurance premiums and $234,975.93 for Highway #1 improvements.

Mon Jul 7, 2025

Facilities Authority

Facilities Authority to consider bids for Big Rock Tower improvements

The Comanche County Facilities Authority will meet to review weekly reports from the Jail Administrator and Emergency Management Director. The board will consider awarding a bid for a building remodel and approving a fencing contract.

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✓ Decided: Authority approved $33,916 contract to remodel exterior radio building at Big Rock Tower

The Facilities Authority accepted the June 30, 2025 minutes. It awarded the remodel of the exterior radio building at Big Rock Tower to JB Home Construction, LLC for $33,916.00 and approved a fence replacement agreement with Chizum’s Fencing, LLC. The board also approved a series of detention‑center and emergency‑management purchase orders and claims, then adjourned the meeting.

Tue Jul 1, 2025

Excise Board

Excise Board to review elected officials' salaries and temporary appropriations

The Comanche County Excise Board will meet to review salary calculations for elected officials for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The board will also consider temporary appropriations for the county, schools, the Health Department, and all cities and towns.

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✓ Decided: Board approved temporary appropriations for FY 2025‑2026

The Excise Board elected J.P. Richard as chairman and Dustin Glover as vice‑chairman. It approved the June 16 minutes, the salary‑calculation resolution, temporary appropriations for the county and its municipalities, and the board payroll. The board also transferred $250,000 from capital outlay to salary and approved a series of specific appropriation requests. All motions passed with unanimous aye votes and no nay votes.

Mon Jun 30, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to decide on county insurance policies and providers

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several insurance agreements for 2025-2026, including workers compensation and property liability. The body will also review contracts for juvenile detention, court services, and various facility maintenance projects.

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✓ Decided: Board approves major insurance policies and multiple county contracts

The commissioners approved two insurance policies with the Association of County Commissioners of Oklahoma, costing $214,393 for workers’ compensation and $528,076 for property and liability coverage. They also confirmed several appointments and contracts, including re‑appointing members to the County Industrial Development Authority, appointing a trustee to the Agricultural Industrial Exposition and Fair Public Trust Authority, and entering agreements for community sentencing, pre‑trial services, internet service, and a sheetrock installation project. All motions passed with the recorded vote totals.

Mon Jun 30, 2025

Facilities Authority

Facilities Authority to consider insurance policies and tower repairs

The Comanche County Facilities Authority will discuss and potentially approve several insurance agreements and payments for the 2025-2026 period. The board will also review bids for facility maintenance and receive reports from the Jail Administrator and Emergency Management Director.

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✓ Decided: Authority approves two insurance policies and opens two construction bids

The board accepted the June 23 minutes unanimously. It approved the ACCO‑SIG property & liability insurance policy for $313,658 and the ACCO‑SIF workers’ compensation policy for $91,897, each with a 2‑aye, 1‑nay vote. The board also tabled the bid for the exterior radio building and approved a bid to replace the fence at Big Rock Tower, both with unanimous aye votes.

Mon Jun 23, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to review insurance policies and drug addiction trust

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss workers compensation and property liability insurance options and a partnership program with Fort Sill. They will also consider establishing the Southwest Oklahoma Drug Addiction (SODA) Trust and address pending litigation in the case of Kenny Curry v. Board of County Commissioners.

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✓ Decided: Board approved creation of SODA Trust and appointed county trustees

The commissioners accepted the June 16 minutes and approved the Guaranteed Maximum Price amendment for the County Health Department project. They adopted a resolution establishing the Southwest Oklahoma Drug Addiction (SODA) Trust, accepted the county's beneficial interest, and appointed Josh Powers and Brenda Spencer‑Ragland as trustees. Several items, including a sheetrock bid and multiple insurance proposals, were tabled, and six‑month bids for various supplies were awarded. The consent agenda containing numerous interlocal agreements, contracts, and budget items was approved.

Mon Jun 23, 2025

Facilities Authority

Facilities Authority to consider inmate housing agreements with Grady and Washita counties

The Comanche County Facilities Authority will discuss insurance policies and the appointment of a third-party administrator. The board is also considering agreements to house Comanche County inmates in Grady and Washita counties starting July 1, 2025.

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✓ Decided: Authority approves multiple inmate‑housing and insurance agreements, tables other actions

The Comanche County Facilities Authority accepted the June 16 minutes and unanimously approved several inmate‑housing agreements with Grady and Washita counties. It also voted to table discussions on various workers‑compensation and insurance proposals, including the ACCO‑SIF policy and contracts with Insurica and Paramount Claims. Finally, the board approved a series of detention‑center and emergency‑management purchase orders and claims.

Mon Jun 16, 2025

Tax Correction Authority

Comanche County Tax Correction Board to consider tax corrections

The Tax Correction Board will meet to review and potentially approve tax corrections. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from the June 2, 2025 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $5,416 tax correction for Brentwood Development Inc.

The Tax Correction Board unanimously approved the minutes from the June 2, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved Tax Correction 25‑06‑7, granting a $5,416.00 correction to Brentwood Development Inc. The meeting was then adjourned.

Mon Jun 16, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to award multiple road material bids and courthouse repair contracts

The Board of County Commissioners will consider awarding 12 different six-month bids for road materials and courthouse maintenance. The meeting includes decisions on juvenile detention services and the disposal of surplus electronics.

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✓ Decided: Board approves multiple contracts, equipment disposals and funding allocations

The commissioners approved the minutes from the June 9, 2025 meeting. They approved a series of contracts and resolutions—including agreements for carpet replacement, new flooring, sump‑pump installation, and therapy services for the county juvenile detention center—plus equipment disposals and a $19,324.37 encumbrance for sheriff’s department flooring. No new business was presented.

Mon Jun 16, 2025

Excise Board

Comanche County Excise Board to review fund transfers and appropriations

The Excise Board will meet to consider several financial approvals. The agenda includes reviewing travel reimbursements for board members and managing the movement of funds.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $142,612.62 resale property fund appropriation

The Excise Board unanimously approved the minutes from the June 2, 2025 meeting. It also approved travel reimbursement for board members for FY 2024/2025. The board approved appropriations requests for the Resale Property Fund ($142,612.62), Sheriff Service Fee ($350.00) and Treasurer’s MTG Tax ($1,665.00). Additionally, the board acknowledged a series of fund transfers among various accounts.

Mon Jun 16, 2025

Facilities Authority

Comanche County Facilities Authority to review weekly reports and claims

The Comanche County Facilities Authority will meet to receive updates 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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✓ Decided: Facilities Authority approved June 9 minutes and adjourned meeting

The Authority voted to accept the minutes from the June 9, 2025 meeting, with Owens moving, Kinder seconding, and Owens, Kinder, and John voting aye and no nays. They also voted to adjourn the June 16, 2025 meeting, with Owens moving, Kinder seconding, and the same three members voting aye and no nays.

Mon Jun 9, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to consider opioid abatement funding and project expansion

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss authorizing project funding and deliverables for the Comanche County Opioid Project managed by OKARR. The board is also reviewing several facility repairs and equipment lease renewals.

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✓ Decided: Board approves opioid abatement funding application with OKARR

The board approved a resolution authorizing OKARR to apply for opioid abatement project funding and approved the proposal activities for the county opioid project. They also awarded a $76,590 bid for coliseum awnings, tabled the CCHD sheetrock project, and approved a consent agenda with multiple items.

Mon Jun 9, 2025

Facilities Authority

Comanche County Facilities Authority to review jail and emergency management reports

The Comanche County Facilities Authority will meet to receive weekly updates 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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✓ Decided: Approved June 2 minutes and numerous facility purchase orders

The Authority unanimously approved the acceptance of the June 2, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved the listed claims and purchase orders for payment and blanket orders. No other business was conducted.

Mon Jun 2, 2025

Educational Facilities Trust

Trust Authority to consider representation letter for financial audit

The Comanche County Educational Facilities Trust Authority will meet in a special session. The board will consider approving a representation letter from Angel, Johnston, and Blasingame regarding the audit of the authority's financial statements.

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✓ Decided: Authority approved execution of audit representation letter

The board approved the reading and acceptance of the April 7, 2025 minutes. It also approved executing the representation letter from Angel, Johnston, and Blasingame for the audit of its financial statements. The meeting was then adjourned.

Mon Jun 2, 2025

Tax Correction Authority

Comanche County Tax Correction Board to consider tax corrections

The Tax Correction Board will meet to review and potentially approve tax corrections. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from the May 5, 2025 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $28.00 of tax corrections for RM Acquisition LLC

The Tax Correction Board unanimously approved the minutes from the May 5, 2025 meeting. It also approved tax corrections 25-065 and 25-066 for RM Acquisition LLC, totaling $28.00. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

Mon Jun 2, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to review bids for Health Department facility and courthouse repairs

The Board of County Commissioners will consider speed limit changes on SW Lee Boulevard and select a contractor for flood-damaged sheetrock at the Health Department. The board will also open multiple bids for courthouse flooring, sump pumps, and a new Health Department Preparedness Facility.

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✓ Decided: Board approved the June 2 consent agenda, including a $237,576.85 opioid settlement

The commissioners accepted the May 27 minutes and voted unanimously to keep the speed limit at 35 mph on SW Lee Boulevard. They opened and awarded three written bids for courthouse repairs and for the sheriff’s department flooring. The consent agenda was approved, covering reimbursement claims, use of signature stamps, and a list of appropriations totaling $237,576.85 for the opioid abatement settlement among other items. Additional items approved included blanket purchase orders, transfers of appropriations, and payment of listed claims before adjourning the meeting.

Mon Jun 2, 2025

Excise Board

Comanche County Excise Board to review payroll and fund transfers

The Excise Board will meet to consider several financial administrative items. The agenda focuses on the approval of payroll, fund transfers, and appropriation requests.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved minutes, payroll and adjourned meeting

The Excise Board approved the May 19, 2025 meeting minutes with all members voting aye and no nay votes. The board also approved its payroll, again with unanimous aye votes. Finally, the board adjourned the meeting by unanimous consent.

Mon Jun 2, 2025

Facilities Authority

Facilities Authority to consider disposing of equipment for Detention Center

The Comanche County Facilities Authority will meet to review reports from the Jail Administrator and Emergency Management Director. The board will consider approving resolutions to junk various pieces of surplus equipment for the Comanche County Detention Center.

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✓ Decided: Facilities Authority approved equipment disposal and multiple payment orders

The board approved the minutes from May 27, 2025. It voted to junk a list of surplus equipment declared on May 27. It also approved payroll and purchase order payments for the Detention Center and Emergency Management. The meeting was then adjourned.

Tue May 27, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Comanche County Commissioners to approve contracts and funding for projects and services

The Comanche County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss and vote on several contracts, agreements, and funding allocations. Key items include approval of a construction project for Cache Public Schools parking lots, renewal of pest control services for the Health Department, and multiple encumbrances for opioid abatement and legal services. The board will also consider fee schedule renewals and resolutions for utility and road projects.

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✓ Decided: Board approves contracts and tax‑exempt status for school parking lot project

The Commissioners unanimously approved the minutes from May 19, 2025, and authorized agreements, bonds, and insurance for H.G. Jenkins Construction LLC to build parking lots for Cache Public Schools. They also granted tax‑exempt status to the contractor and its sub‑contractors, and approved several other items including bid tables, a speed‑limit amendment, and multiple encumbrances for opioid‑abatement projects.

Tue May 27, 2025

Facilities Authority

Board to consider wildfire grant and tower monitoring agreement

The Comanche County Facilities Authority will discuss compliance with the Jail Standards Act and revisions to the Detention Center Employee Handbook. The board will also consider a wildfire defense grant and a monitoring agreement for the Big Rock Tower project.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $225,000 wildfire defense grant for county emergency program

The Facilities Authority accepted the May 19 minutes and approved revisions to the detention‑center employee handbook. It also approved a three‑year master monitoring agreement for tower lighting and a $225,000 wildfire‑defense grant with the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry. Additional actions included declaring surplus for a list of equipment and authorizing several purchase orders and blanket orders.

Fri May 23, 2025

Equalization Board

Comanche County Equalization Board meeting cancelled for May 23, 2025

The Comanche County Equalization Board meeting scheduled for May 23, 2025, at 8:35 A.M. in Room 303 of the Comanche County Courthouse was cancelled. No decisions or discussions were held.

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Fri May 23, 2025

Equalization Board

Equalization Board to hear formal protest for Noortani Properties, LLC

The Comanche County Equalization Board will meet to address a continuance of a formal protest. The protest is filed by Noortani Properties, LLC, regarding multiple property valuations.

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Wed May 21, 2025

Equalization Board

Equalization Board to hear property tax protests from Noortani Properties, LLC

The Comanche County Equalization Board will hold a special meeting to review formal protests. The board will hear from Mustafa Omar Sultani regarding multiple properties owned by Noortani Properties, LLC.

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✓ Decided: Board approved fair cash values for 35 parcels, all unanimously

The Comanche County Equalization Board addressed a formal protest by Noortani Properties, LLC and voted on fair cash values for thirty‑five parcels. Motions to retain or alter the values were moved, seconded, and approved with all members voting aye and no nay votes. No other actions were taken during the special meeting.

Mon May 19, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to consider Cache Public Schools parking lot project contracts

The Board of Comanche County Commissioners will review contracts for the Cache Public Schools Parking Lots Project and a phone and internet service quote for the Sheriff's Department. The meeting also includes numerous service agreement renewals for the Comanche County Health Department.

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✓ Decided: Board approved multiple contracts, surplus disposals and OPIA funding

The commissioners accepted the May 12 minutes and approved a $1,584‑per‑month Dobson Fiber service for the sheriff’s department. They tabled the agreement, bonds and insurance, and the tax‑exempt resolution for H.G. Jenkins Construction. The consent agenda was approved, covering numerous professional service agreements for the County Health Department, surplus equipment disposals, a $25,000 opioid‑abatement grant, and a $2,046.79 purchase‑card payment.

Mon May 19, 2025

Excise Board

Excise Board considers establishing a new fund for Cache Public Schools

The Comanche County Excise Board will meet to discuss the creation of a specific fund for the Comanche Tribe, Joint, Cache Public Schools. The board will also review fund transfers and appropriation requests.

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✓ Decided: Board approved creation of the Comanche Tribe Joint Cache Schools Route 7522 Fund

The board approved the minutes from the May 5, 2025 meeting. It also approved a resolution creating a new fund titled “Comanche Tribe Joint Cache Public Schools Route 7522 Fund” with account number 1562-6-4300-4206. The board acknowledged receipt of training certification for Chairman J.P. Richard and recorded several internal fund transfers. The meeting was adjourned.

Mon May 19, 2025

Equalization Board

Equalization Board to hear formal tax protests for two Lawton properties

The Comanche County Equalization Board will meet to consider formal tax protests for two specific parcels. The board will also review minutes from the May 5, 2025 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Board accepted assessors' values for two Lawton properties

The Equalization Board approved the meeting minutes from May 5, 2025. It accepted the assessor's valuation of $15,436,145.00 for Lawton Place Apartments, LLC (Parcel #160090280). It also accepted the assessor's valuation of $2,100,000.00 for ARG LMLAWOK001, LLC (PetSmart) (Parcel #160100013). The meeting was then adjourned.

Mon May 19, 2025

Tax Correction Authority

Comanche County Tax Correction Board meeting cancelled for May 19, 2025

The Comanche County Tax Correction Board meeting scheduled for May 19, 2025, at 8:15 a.m. in Room 303 of the Comanche County Courthouse has been cancelled. This is a rescheduled regular meeting of the Tax Correction Board, which is responsible for reviewing and correcting property tax assessments.

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Mon May 19, 2025

Facilities Authority

Facilities Authority to consider junking 2007 Dodge Charger

The Comanche County Facilities Authority will meet to consider a resolution to junk a 2007 Dodge Charger from the detention center, review weekly reports from the jail administrator and emergency management director, and approve routine claims and purchase orders. The meeting is largely procedural.

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✓ Decided: Approved detention center payroll of $122,311.58 and multiple purchase orders

The Authority approved the minutes from the May 12, 2025 meeting. It approved a resolution to junk a 2007 Dodge Charger (ID #K331.04). It approved payment of the detention center payroll of $122,311.58 and several purchase orders, including $47,573.98 for Tiger Commissary meals and $2,623.00 for Western Detention Supplies. The meeting was then adjourned.

Mon May 12, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Board to consider disaster declaration and emergency flood repair at Health Department

The Board will consider an emergency disaster declaration for inclement weather beginning April 26 that damaged public and private properties. Commissioners will also discuss bypassing the competitive bid process for flood restoration at the Comanche County Health Department, with estimated costs of $47,066.38 for dehumidifier stabilization and up to $150,000 per phase. Additionally, the Board will discuss additional office space for the Election Board and act on several consent agenda items including encumbrances for fairgrounds payroll, inmate housing, and opioid abatement services.

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✓ Decided: Board declared Comanche County a disaster area and approved emergency health actions

The commissioners unanimously approved the minutes from the May 5 meeting and a proclamation for Oklahoma Home and Community Education Week. They declared Comanche County a disaster area and authorized emergency measures for the County Health Department, including a bid bypass for dehumidifier services. Several encumbrances and a new joint fund were also approved.

Mon May 12, 2025

Facilities Authority

Facilities Authority to consider declaring a 2007 Dodge Charger surplus

The Comanche County Facilities Authority will meet to consider routine business including approval of minutes, weekly reports from the Jail Administrator and Emergency Management Director, and a resolution to declare a 2007 Dodge Charger as surplus property for the Detention Center. The board will also acknowledge a signature addendum for a bank account and approve claims and purchase orders.

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✓ Decided: Authority approved minutes, surplus vehicle, and multiple purchase orders

The Facilities Authority unanimously approved the May 5, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved a signature addendum for account #***3423 and declared a 2007 Dodge Charger surplus. The board approved the listed claims and purchase orders, then adjourned the meeting.

Mon May 5, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Board to discuss designation of employee Section 125 plan provider for 2026

The Board of Comanche County Commissioners will consider designating a provider for the county's employee Section 125 Plan and Flex Spending Program for calendar year 2026. Commissioners will also vote on awarding bids for painting and stucco work at the Coliseum at the Comanche County Fairgrounds and for the Cache Public School Parking Lots Project in District 3. A consent agenda includes routine approvals of monthly reports, claims, purchase orders, surplus declarations, and a donation of equipment to the Washita County Sheriff's Department.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $830,455 Cache School parking lot contract

The Commissioners accepted the April 28 minutes and named AFLAC as the 2026 employee benefits provider. They awarded two construction contracts: paint and stucco work at the county fairgrounds for $66,464 and the Cache Public School parking lot project for $830,455.48. The consent agenda, multiple appropriations and fund transfers, and blanket purchase orders were also approved.

Mon May 5, 2025

Excise Board

Comanche County Excise Board to consider routine approvals and transfers

The Comanche County Excise Board will hold a regular meeting on May 5, 2025, to consider approval of minutes from April 21, 2025, board payroll, transfers of appropriations and funds, and requests for appropriations. The agenda consists entirely of procedural items with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved payroll, fund transfers and numerous appropriations

The Comanche County Excise Board approved the April 21 minutes, the board payroll, several internal fund transfers, and a large set of appropriation requests covering highways, public safety, and other services. All motions passed with unanimous aye votes and no nay votes. The meeting was then adjourned.

Mon May 5, 2025

Equalization Board

Comanche County Equalization Board holds routine tax-correction meeting

The Comanche County Equalization Board will convene a rescheduled regular meeting to approve minutes from April 21, 2025, and allow public comments under time limits set by the board. No substantive decisions or tax corrections are listed on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved the April 21, 2025 meeting minutes

The board approved the minutes from the April 21, 2025 meeting with a 3‑0 vote. The motion was moved by Dustin Glover and seconded by A.C. Bennett; Glover, Bennett, and Chairman J.P. Richard all voted aye. The board then adjourned unanimously with a 3‑0 vote after a motion moved by A.C. Bennett and seconded by Glover.

Mon May 5, 2025

Tax Correction Authority

Comanche County Tax Correction Board to consider tax corrections

The Tax Correction Board will meet to discuss the approval of tax corrections. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from the April 21, 2025 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $4,592 in tax corrections

The Tax Correction Board approved the minutes from the April 21, 2025 meeting. It then approved the listed tax corrections totaling $4,592.00. The board adjourned the meeting.

Mon May 5, 2025

Facilities Authority

Facilities Authority to consider adding authorized signer for detention center account

The Comanche County Facilities Authority will meet to review weekly reports from the Jail Administrator and Emergency Management Director. The board will consider adding Major Michelle Barlow as an authorized signer for the detention center's operational account at Liberty National Bank.

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✓ Decided: Approved payroll and multiple purchase orders for the Detention Center

The Facilities Authority approved the minutes from the April 28, 2025 meeting. They added Major Michelle Barlow as an authorized signer on the detention center's operational account. The board approved the detention center payroll and a series of purchase orders. The meeting was then adjourned.

Mon Apr 28, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners consider $1.4 million bridge project over Whiskey Creek

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss employee benefit plans and award bids for courthouse flooring and carpet. The body is also considering several contracts, equipment disposals, and professional service encumbrances.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $1.41M bridge improvement project with ODOT

The commissioners accepted the April 21 minutes and unanimously rejected two courthouse renovation bids for lacking specifications. They tabled the Cache Public School parking lot bid, approved a $66,494 paint and stucco contract for the fairgrounds, and approved a $1,411,466 bridge improvement project with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation. The board also approved several $5,000 encumbrances for legal and opioid‑abatement services. All motions passed with a 3‑aye, 0‑nay vote.

Mon Apr 28, 2025

Facilities Authority

Facilities Authority to hear jail, emergency reports; consider claims

The Comanche County Facilities Authority meets in regular session to handle routine business: approval of meeting minutes, weekly reports from the Jail Administrator and Emergency Management Director, and acknowledgment of the annual inspection of the detention center. The board will also consider approval of claims, purchase orders, and blanket purchase orders. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person at the board's discretion.

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✓ Decided: Facilities Authority approves meeting minutes and purchase orders

The Authority approved the minutes from the April 28 meeting. It also approved a series of detention‑center and emergency‑management purchase orders and claims. Both motions passed with all three members voting aye and no nay votes.

Mon Apr 21, 2025

Equalization Board

Equalization Board to review manufacturing exemptions and property protest

The Comanche County Equalization Board will meet to discuss a formal property protest and review manufacturing exemptions. These actions determine tax obligations for specific parcels and businesses within the county.

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✓ Decided: Board approved minutes, property value, and manufacturing exemptions

The Equalization Board approved the April 7, 2025 meeting minutes. It accepted the assessor's $40,000 value for parcel #160014581 at 706 NW Euclid Ave. The board also approved manufacturing exemptions for several companies. The meeting was then adjourned.

Mon Apr 21, 2025

Excise Board

Comanche County Excise Board to discuss FY 25-26 budget process

The Excise Board will meet to discuss the timeline and process for the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget. The board will also consider approvals for fund transfers and appropriation requests.

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✓ Decided: Board approved the April 7, 2025 meeting minutes

The Excise Board voted to approve the minutes from the April 7, 2025 meeting. Members discussed the FY 25‑26 budget process and timeline but took no action on fund transfers or appropriations. The meeting was then adjourned.

Mon Apr 21, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to consider changing employee benefits plan provider for 2026

The Comanche County Board of Commissioners will meet on April 21, 2025, to discuss and possibly change the provider/administrator of the County Employee Section 125 Plan and Flex Spending Program from American Fidelity, effective calendar year 2026. They will also open written bids for replacing carpet in judges' courtrooms and consider awarding a bid for flooring in the Sheriff's Department. The consent agenda includes routine items such as approving an agreement for work on private property, declaring a calculator surplus, authorizing signature stamps for certain documents, and approving monthly financial reports.

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✓ Decided: Board transferred $73,880 from General Gov M&O to Capital Outlay

The commissioners approved the minutes from the April 14 meeting. They tabled discussion on the employee Section 125 plan and two courthouse bids. The consent agenda items—including a landowner agreement, surplus declaration, state reimbursement claim, and signature‑stamp authorization—were approved. They also approved a $73,880 transfer of appropriations, blanket purchase orders, and numerous claims for payment.

Mon Apr 21, 2025

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. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comments. No specific tax correction amounts or details are listed in the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $10,964 in tax corrections for four taxpayers

The Tax Correction Board approved the minutes from the April 7, 2025 meeting. It also approved tax corrections 25‑051 through 25‑054, totaling $10,964. The meeting was then adjourned.

Mon Apr 21, 2025

Facilities Authority

Facilities Authority to review jail inspection, financial audit, and approve payments

The Comanche County Facilities Authority will meet in regular session to hear weekly reports from the jail administrator and emergency management director, acknowledge a positive inspection of the detention center by a Deputy U.S. Marshal, and receive audited financial statements for the year ending June 30, 2024. The board will also consider approval of claims and purchase orders for payment.

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✓ Decided: Board approved payment of the detention center payroll of $115,726.58 and related purchase orders

The Facilities Authority approved the minutes from the April 14, 2025 meeting. It acknowledged receipt of audited financial statements for the year ending June 30, 2024. The board approved payroll and multiple purchase orders for payment. The meeting was then adjourned with no new business.

Mon Apr 14, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Board discusses pending lawsuit, $196,900 MOU, and health department lease

The Comanche County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss and possibly enter executive session regarding pending litigation in Kenny Curry v. Board of County Commissioners (Case No. CIV-24-1161-G). They will consider approving a $196,900 Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Lawton for mobile site licenses, and a lease agreement for the Comanche County Health Department facility near Lee Boulevard and Sheridan Road. Other items include a $73,880 change order for sidewalk repairs and a consent agenda with routine matters.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $196,900 reimbursement to City of Lawton for license upgrades

The Comanche County Board approved the April 7 minutes, entered an executive session on pending litigation, appointed a board representative for discovery, and approved several contracts and reimbursements, including a $196,900 MOU payment to the City of Lawton. All motions passed unanimously.

Mon Apr 14, 2025

Facilities Authority

Authority considers lease for new County Health Department facility

The Comanche County Facilities Authority will meet to discuss a lease agreement for a health department facility. The board will also receive weekly reports from the Jail Administrator and Emergency Management Director.

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✓ Decided: Facilities Authority approved health department lease and multiple purchase orders

The authority approved the minutes from the April 7, 2025 meeting. It approved a lease agreement allowing the Comanche County Health Department to build a facility near the corner of Lee Boulevard and Sheridan Road. It also approved a series of detention‑center and emergency‑management purchase orders and claims. All motions passed unanimously and the meeting was adjourned.

Mon Apr 7, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to consider $21,573 equipment rental and annual audit engagement

The board will consider approving an engagement letter for the Oklahoma State Auditor to audit the county's FY2024 financial statements. They will also vote on a consent agenda including a $21,573 rental agreement for a Reclaimer/Stabilizer from Warren CAT, several equipment surplus declarations, and routine monthly reports and payments.

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✓ Decided: Board approved multiple contracts, equipment disposals and $192K of highway appropriations

The commissioners accepted the March 31 minutes and approved an engagement letter for the state auditor's financial audit. They approved a consent agenda that included a $21,573 rental agreement, sand‑bar clearing contracts, several surplus equipment disposals, an ODOT easement payment, and authorization for signature stamps. The board also approved highway appropriation requests totaling $192,603.99 for Highway #1 and $194,767.82 for Highway #3, along with related transfers and purchase‑order payments.

Mon Apr 7, 2025

Educational Facilities Trust

Trust board holds special session with no listed substantive items

The Comanche County Educational Facilities Trust Authority meets in special session to consider approval of January 6, 2025 minutes and any unforeseen business not known at the time of posting. The agenda includes only procedural items and a public comment period.

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✓ Decided: Board approved Jan 6, 2025 minutes and adjourned the meeting

The authority unanimously approved the reading and acceptance of the minutes from the January 6, 2025 meeting. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned. No other business was conducted.

Mon Apr 7, 2025

Excise Board

Comanche County Excise Board to consider routine approvals of minutes, payroll, and appropriations

The Comanche County Excise Board is holding a regular meeting to handle routine administrative business. Items include approval of previous meeting minutes, board payroll, transfers of appropriations and funds, and requests for appropriations. The board will also acknowledge receipt of a training completion certificate for a board member. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Board approved multiple appropriations and fund transfers

The Excise Board unanimously approved the March 17, 2025 minutes, acknowledged a training certification for A.C. Bennett, and approved the board payroll. It also approved a series of fund transfers and a detailed list of appropriation requests covering highway, jail, sheriff, and other county programs. All motions passed with aye votes and no nay votes.

Mon Apr 7, 2025

Equalization Board

Equalization Board to consider minutes from September 2024

This is a routine meeting of the Comanche County Equalization Board. The only substantive item is approval of minutes from September 9, 2024. Public comments will be heard. No new business or tax correction matters are on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Board approved September 9, 2024 meeting minutes

The board voted to approve the minutes from the September 9, 2024 meeting. All three members voted aye with no nay votes. The board then moved to adjourn, again with unanimous aye votes.

Mon Apr 7, 2025

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 April 7, 2025. The main agenda items are approving the minutes from March 3, 2025, and considering approval of tax corrections. The meeting is largely procedural with no specific details on the corrections provided.

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✓ Decided: Tax correction board approves March minutes and $5,934 in tax corrections

The Comanche County Tax Correction Board unanimously approved the minutes from the March 3, 2025 meeting. It also approved the listed tax corrections totaling $5,934, with all members voting aye and no nay votes. The board then moved to adjourn, which was also approved unanimously.

Mon Apr 7, 2025

Facilities Authority

Facilities Authority to consider claims, hear jail and emergency reports

The Comanche County Facilities Authority will hold a regular session to consider approval of claims and purchase orders for payment, accept minutes from March 31, and receive weekly reports from the jail administrator and emergency management director. The board will also acknowledge the annual inspection of the detention center conducted by Trustee Johnny Owens. New business may address items not known at the time of posting.

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✓ Decided: Approved March 31 minutes and several payroll and purchase orders

The Authority unanimously approved the minutes from the March 31, 2025 meeting. They also approved payroll payments and purchase orders for the Detention Center and Emergency Management, covering items such as kitchen supplies, water services, and fuel. All three members voted aye with no nay votes.

Mon Mar 31, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to discuss Kenny Curry lawsuit and review road oil bids

The Board of County Commissioners will consider entering executive session to discuss the Kenny Curry v. Board of County Commissioners lawsuit. The meeting includes a review of open bids for road oils and several contract amendments and equipment disposals.

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✓ Decided: Board approved opioid settlement encumbrance and several service contracts

The commissioners unanimously approved the March 24 minutes, entered an executive session to discuss the Kenny Curry litigation, and tabled Open Bid #38 for road oils. They approved multiple consent‑agenda items, including an amended custodial services agreement that raises the not‑to‑exceed amount to $25,000 and an encumbrance of $5,000 from the Opioid Abatement Settlement Fund to fund a public‑trust formation. Additional actions included authorizing a county utility permit for underground fiber‑optic installation, transferring appropriations between funds, and approving payment of numerous purchase orders. All motions passed with ayes and no nays.

Mon Mar 31, 2025

Facilities Authority

Authority considers $4,000 PREA auditor contract for detention center

The Comanche County Facilities Authority will review weekly reports from the Jail Administrator and Emergency Management Director. The board is considering a contract for a Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) audit of the Comanche County Detention Center.

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✓ Decided: Authority approved a PREA auditor contract and multiple purchase orders

The Facilities Authority unanimously approved the acceptance of the March 24 minutes, approved a $4,000 PREA auditor contract for the detention center, and approved a series of purchase orders and claims. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

Mon Mar 24, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to consider $45,059 change order for guardrails and asphalt on King Road project.

The Board of Comanche County Commissioners will hold a regular session to consider a change order for guardrails and additional asphalt on the King Road & Parking Lot project in District #1, totaling $45,059.36. The consent agenda includes donating 12 obsolete mobile radios to the Garvin County Sheriff Department, surplus of a Caterpillar trackhoe, and various administrative approvals such as requisitioning and receiving officers. The board will also acknowledge court summons and tort claims, and may discuss new business not foreseen at agenda posting.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $45,059 road work contract and multiple consent agenda items

The Commissioners accepted the March 17 minutes and approved a $45,059.36 change order for guardrails and asphalt on King Road. They also approved a consent agenda that included a sheriff‑department radio donation, disposal of a 2015 Caterpillar trackhoe, several officer appointments, a USACE pre‑construction permit, and a utility permit for new fiber‑optic line. All motions were adopted without any nay votes.

Mon Mar 24, 2025

Facilities Authority

Board to discuss Gonzalez lawsuit in closed session, consider tower repair change order

The Comanche County Facilities Authority will meet to consider entering executive session to discuss the Gonzalez v. CCFA lawsuit, with possible action afterward. The board will also vote on a $4,064 change order for a guyed tower replacement project in Medicine Park and approve an amended audit form. Other business includes weekly reports from the jail administrator and emergency management director and acknowledgment of a court summons.

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✓ Decided: Authority approved conflict waiver for Gonzalez lawsuit discussions

The board approved several items, including a conflict waiver related to the Gonzalez v. CCFA lawsuit and an amended form for confirming account balances. It also authorized a $4,064 change order for a plate modification on the Guyed Tower Replacement project and approved various payroll and supply purchase orders. The meeting entered and later adjourned an executive session to discuss the lawsuit, then adjourned the regular meeting.

Mon Mar 17, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Board to consider $75,000 grant for unpaved road improvements on Cache Road

The Board of Comanche County Commissioners will hold a regular session to discuss the Community Sentencing Program and consider a $75,000 Oklahoma Unpaved Roads Grant application for erosion control on Cache Road. The consent agenda includes approvals of encumbrances totaling $63,192.50 to the Comanche County Industrial Development Authority, a 5-year CIRB plan, utility permits for Enable Gas Transmission, and routine financial reports. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $75K grant application for Cache Road erosion project

The Comanche County Board of Commissioners approved an application for a $75,000 Oklahoma Unpaved Roads Grant to install best management practices on Cache Road, aiming to reduce erosion and sediment into Armstrong Creek. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included various agreements, permits, and financial items. No public comments were made, and no other substantive decisions were taken.

Mon Mar 17, 2025

Facilities Authority

Comanche County Facilities Authority to review weekly 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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✓ Decided: Facilities Authority approves claims and purchase orders for payment

The Comanche County Facilities Authority met on March 17, 2025, and approved the minutes from March 10, 2025. Jail Administrator David Weber reported a detention center count of 245 inmates as of March 14, with 4 transferred to DOC, and a combined total of 348 inmates including those housed in other counties. Emergency Management Director Clint Langford reported 57 EMRs, 44 outside fires, and other incidents. The board approved all claims and purchase orders for payment, including detention center and emergency management expenses, with no dissenting votes. No new business was considered, and the meeting adjourned.

Mon Mar 17, 2025

Excise Board

Comanche County Excise Board to review fund transfers and appropriations

The Comanche County Excise Board will meet to consider the approval of fund transfers and requests for appropriations. The board will also review the minutes from the March 3, 2025, meeting.

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✓ Decided: Excise board approves appropriations and fund transfers

The Comanche County Excise Board approved the March 3, 2025 minutes, acknowledged transfers of appropriations (including $5,000 from capital outlay to travel for the sheriff's grant and $1,165,000 from health salaries and M&O to health capital outlay), and approved requests for appropriations totaling $71,313.88. All votes were unanimous with two members present; Dustin Glover was absent.

Mon Mar 17, 2025

Tax Correction Authority

Comanche County Tax Correction Board meeting cancelled

The regular meeting of the Comanche County Tax Correction Board scheduled for March 17, 2025, at 8:25 a.m. in Room 303 of the county courthouse has been cancelled. No business was conducted.

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Tue Mar 11, 2025

Floodplain Board

Floodplain board to review utility permits and DEQ response

The Comanche County Floodplain Authority will consider approving minutes from December 2024, discuss a response from the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality regarding the 2024 annual report, and review utility permits issued for an Energy Transfer LP pipeline and a PSO/AEP pole and line installation. The meeting also includes a follow-up on the MS4 stormwater program and any new business.

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Mon Mar 10, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to consider Sheriff Department server project bid

The Board of Comanche County Commissioners will meet to discuss several administrative approvals and a server project for the Sheriff Department. The board will also consider a monthly service contract for the County Assessor's Office.

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✓ Decided: Board awards $120,000 sheriff server project to American Geek Computers

The Comanche County Board of Commissioners approved a $120,000 bid for the Sheriff Department server project, awarded to American Geek Computers, LLC, funded by an OSA grant. They also approved a 36-month phone and internet service contract with Dobson Fiber for the Assessor's Office at $330 per month. The consent agenda was approved, including various appropriations, transfers, and claims. No public comments were made, and no other new business was discussed.

Mon Mar 10, 2025

Facilities Authority

Facilities Authority to consider audit form and claims

The Comanche County Facilities Authority will meet in regular session on March 10, 2025. Agenda items include approval of minutes from March 3, 2025, weekly reports from the Jail Administrator and Emergency Management Director, and consideration of a standard form to confirm account balances for the audit of the authority for the year ended June 30, 2024. The board will also consider approval of claims and purchase orders.

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✓ Decided: Facilities Authority approves $285K in claims and purchase orders

The Comanche County Facilities Authority met and approved the minutes from March 3, 2025, and a standard form for account balance confirmation related to the audit for the year ended June 30, 2024. They also approved claims and purchase orders totaling approximately $285,000, including detention center payroll, inmate reimbursements, and various operational expenses. All votes were unanimous with no nay votes.

Mon Mar 3, 2025

Tax Correction Authority

Tax Correction Board to consider approving tax corrections

The Comanche County Tax Correction Authority will hold a regular meeting on March 3, 2025, at 8:25 a.m. The board will consider approving minutes from the previous meeting and a list of tax corrections. Public comments are allowed under a three-minute limit per person. The agenda contains no specific dollar amounts or project names.

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✓ Decided: Tax Correction Board approves $4,540 in corrections

The Comanche County Tax Correction Board met and approved the minutes from February 24, 2025, and approved tax corrections 25-024 through 25-034 totaling $4,540.00. The board members present were J.P. Richard and Grant Edwards; Josh Powers was absent. No public comments were made, and all motions passed unanimously.

Mon Mar 3, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Board to discuss employee leave sharing policy and open sheriff server project bid

The Comanche County Board of Commissioners will meet in regular session to discuss and possibly adopt a Leave Sharing Policy for county employees, and open bids for a Sheriff Department server project. The consent agenda includes routine items such as surplus equipment declarations, encumbrances for audit services, tax-exempt status for roof replacement projects at the Health Department and Fairgrounds, and road project payments.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approve leave sharing policy and $120K sheriff server bid

The board unanimously approved a new employee leave sharing policy, a $120,000 bid from American Geek Computers for the sheriff department server project, and the consent agenda including equipment disposal, tax-exempt resolutions for roof repairs, and various appropriations and claims. No public comments were made and no items were denied or tabled.

Mon Mar 3, 2025

Facilities Authority

Board to discuss lawsuit and jail insurance exclusion

The Comanche County Facilities Authority will meet in regular session on March 3, 2025. Key agenda items include executive session for potential action on the Caldwell Mechanical v. CCFA lawsuit, consideration of replacing a $1,000,000 collateral pledge with a $959,380 pledge, and discussion of the ACCO-SIG jail exclusion from insurance effective July 1, 2025 due to excessive claims. The board will also receive weekly reports from the jail administrator and emergency management director, and consider claims and purchase orders.

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✓ Decided: County Facilities Authority approves jail phone/internet service and claims

The Comanche County Facilities Authority approved a service order from Dobson Fiber for monthly phone and internet service at the detention center, and approved a list of claims and purchase orders for payment. No action was taken on the Caldwell Mechanical lawsuit or the ACCO-SIG jail insurance exclusion, which was discussed. The board also approved releasing and replacing a collateral security pledge.

Mon Mar 3, 2025

Excise Board

Excise Board to consider routine approvals of payroll, appropriations, and fund transfers

The Comanche County Excise Board will hold a regular meeting on March 3, 2025, to approve minutes from February 25, approve board payroll, acknowledge transfer of appropriations, approve transfer of funds, and approve requests for appropriations. No specific dollar amounts or project details are listed; the agenda consists entirely of procedural items.

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✓ Decided: Comanche County Excise Board approves appropriations and transfers

The Comanche County Excise Board met and approved the minutes of the previous meeting, board payroll, and a transfer of appropriations. They also approved multiple requests for appropriations across various county funds, including highway, emergency management, and opioid abatement. No public comments were made, and no other transfers were considered.

Tue Feb 25, 2025

Excise Board

Excise Board to consider transfer of appropriations and funds

The Comanche County Excise Board is holding a special meeting to conduct routine financial business. Items include acknowledging transfers of appropriations, approving fund transfers, and considering requests for appropriations. Public comments will be accepted at the board's discretion.

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✓ Decided: Excise Board approves fund transfers and appropriations

The Comanche County Excise Board met in special session and approved all items on the agenda unanimously. They approved the minutes from February 3, 2025, several fund transfers, and requests for appropriations. No public comments were made and no items were denied or tabled.

Mon Feb 24, 2025

Tax Correction Authority

Comanche County Tax Correction Board to consider tax corrections

The Tax Correction Board will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve tax corrections. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from the February 3, 2025 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Tax Correction Board approves 8 corrections totaling $8,532

The Comanche County Tax Correction Board met and approved eight tax corrections (25-016 through 25-023) totaling $8,532, as presented. The board also approved the minutes from the February 3, 2025 meeting. All votes were unanimous among the three members present (Kenny Kinder, J.P. Richard, Grant Edwards); Josh Powers was absent.

Mon Feb 24, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners consider $22,000 agreement for new public health preparedness facility

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss legal matters in executive session and consider several contracts and grant applications. Key items include building permit updates and the adoption of the National Incident Management System standard.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $22K supplemental design contract for new health facility

The board approved a $22,000 supplemental services agreement with Tradesman Architectural Studios to create final construction documents for the new Public Health Preparedness Facility, following a budget increase from $1 million to $2,202,911.51. They also tabled changes to the employee personnel policy handbook regarding a leave sharing policy, and tabled actions related to three federal lawsuits. The board approved a resolution establishing NIMS as the standard for incident management and designated Clint Langford as the local point of contact. All other agenda items, including the consent agenda, were approved unanimously.

Mon Feb 24, 2025

Facilities Authority

Facilities Authority to discuss jail insurance exclusion by ACCO-SIG

The Comanche County Facilities Authority will discuss and possibly act on a jail exclusion from the Association of County Commissioners of Oklahoma Self Insured Group (ACCO-SIG), effective July 1, 2025, due to excessive liability claims. The board will also consider approving equipment transfers from Emergency Management to the Sheriff's Department and committing emergency management staff to a regional incident support team. Routine items include reports from jail and emergency management directors and approval of claims and purchase orders.

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✓ Decided: Board tables ACCO-SIG jail insurance exclusion discussion

The Comanche County Facilities Authority met and approved routine items including minutes, equipment transfers, emergency management team commitments, and claims. The board voted to table discussion on the ACCO-SIG jail insurance exclusion effective July 1, 2025. No public comments were made.

Tue Feb 18, 2025

Facilities Authority

ACCO-SIG jail exclusion effective July 1, 2025 up for discussion

The Comanche County Facilities Authority will discuss a jail exclusion by the Association of County Commissioners of Oklahoma Self Insured Group (ACCO-SIG) effective July 1, 2025, due to excessive law enforcement liability claims. They will also consider transferring surplus equipment to the sheriff's department and approving routine claims and purchase orders. Weekly reports from the jail administrator and emergency management director are scheduled.

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Tue Feb 18, 2025

Tax Correction Authority

Tax Correction Board to consider tax corrections and approve minutes

The Comanche County Tax Correction Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve the minutes from February 3, 2025, and consider approval of tax corrections. The meeting includes public comments limited to three minutes per person. No specific tax correction details are listed in the agenda.

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Tue Feb 18, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Board considers $22,000 agreement for new public health preparedness facility

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss legal cases in executive session and review the Comanche County Community Sentencing Program. They are deciding on several contracts, including security for the OSU Extension Office and architectural services for a health facility. The board will also consider a tax revenue claim of $596,582.00.

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Mon Feb 10, 2025

Facilities Authority

Facilities Authority to discuss Caldwell Mechanical v. CCFA lawsuit

The Comanche County Facilities Authority will meet to discuss and potentially take action regarding the Caldwell Mechanical v. CCFA lawsuit. The board will also review weekly reports from the Jail Administrator and Emergency Management Director.

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✓ Decided: County Facilities Authority approves $350K+ in claims and purchase orders

The Comanche County Facilities Authority met and approved the minutes from February 3, 2025, and then approved a list of claims and purchase orders totaling over $350,000, including detention center payroll and inmate housing costs. The board also entered executive session to discuss the Caldwell Mechanical v. CCFA lawsuit but took no action on it. Jail and emergency management reports were presented.

Mon Feb 10, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to consider road overlays, fuel system purchase

The Board of Comanche County Commissioners will consider approving two chipseal overlay projects on SE 15th St. and SE 45th St. in cooperation with the Comanche Nation. They will also vote on a $33,642.77 FuelMaster system purchase for District #1 and a conservation easement for the NS-265 Trail Road project. The consent agenda includes a pre-trial services contract up to $40,000 and right-of-way offers for the Cline Road project.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approve chipseal overlays, fuel system, and consent agenda

The Comanche County Board of Commissioners approved plans for double and single chipseal overlays on SE 15th St. and SE 45th St. in cooperation with the Comanche Nation Tribal Transportation Division. They also approved a $33,642.77 contract with Hoidale Co., Inc. for a Fuelmaster system for District #1, a conservation easement agreement with Janis L. Spencer Revocable Trust, and a consent agenda including a pre-trial services agreement, equipment disposal resolutions, right-of-way purchases, and various financial reports and claims. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

Wed Feb 5, 2025

Local Emergency Planning Committee

Comanche County LEPC to discuss emergency plans and account funding

The Local Emergency Planning Committee will hold its quarterly meeting to review emergency operations and receive a presentation from Westwin Elements. The body will discuss updates to the Emergency Operation Plan and the Emergency Support Function.

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Mon Feb 3, 2025

Tax Correction Authority

Tax Correction Board to consider approval of tax corrections

The Comanche County Tax Correction Board will hold a regular meeting to consider approving tax corrections and the minutes from the January 21, 2025 meeting. The agenda includes public comments and standard procedural items.

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✓ Decided: Tax Correction Board approves amended and routine tax corrections

The Comanche County Tax Correction Board met and approved the minutes from January 21, 2025, as presented. They also approved an amended tax correction for Chavez, Antonio & Talisha (#2 5-002) and a batch of tax corrections (25-008 through 25-015) totaling $5,283.00, all with unanimous votes. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned with no further business.

Mon Feb 3, 2025

Facilities Authority

Facilities Authority to declare surplus equipment, hear weekly reports

The Comanche County Facilities Authority will meet to approve minutes, hear weekly reports from the Jail Administrator and Emergency Management Director, and consider a resolution declaring surplus equipment (one TV and twelve training tables) for Emergency Management. The board will also consider approval of claims and purchase orders. The meeting includes a public comment period.

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✓ Decided: Facilities Authority approves surplus declaration and payments

The Comanche County Facilities Authority met and approved the minutes from January 27, 2025. They declared surplus equipment (a TV and training tables) for Emergency Management and approved all claims, purchase orders, and blanket purchase orders for payment. No public comments or new business were considered.

Mon Feb 3, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to discuss litigation and hiring of Kenny Curry by Commissioner John

The board will consider actions related to pending litigation in Kenny Curry v. Board of County Commissioners and the hiring of Kenny Curry by Commissioner John on Jan 28, which was in conflict with District Attorney instructions. They will also acknowledge a sworn statement designating Curry as Chief Deputy for District #1. The consent agenda includes routine items such as surplus declarations, equipment transfers, and approval of reports and payments.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners clash over hiring during lawsuit; no action taken

The board met and approved routine items, but the main discussion was a heated dispute over Commissioner John's hiring of Kenny Curry while Curry has a pending lawsuit against the county. Chairman Powers accused John of violating legal advice and colluding with Curry, while John denied the accusations. A motion to table the discussion failed, and a motion to table acknowledgment of Curry's appointment as chief deputy was approved. No formal action was taken on the hiring itself.

Mon Jan 27, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Board to consider executive session on pending Kenny Curry lawsuit

The Board of Comanche County Commissioners will meet in regular session to discuss and possibly vote on entering executive session regarding pending litigation in Kenny Curry v. Board of County Commissioners (Case CIV-24-1161-G). They may also take public action on the lawsuit. In addition, the board will consider a Memorandum of Understanding with the VA for law enforcement coordination at Fort Sill National Cemetery and act on several routine consent agenda items, including an interlocal agreement for building demolition, equipment surplus declarations, and a tax claim for over $2.86 million.

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✓ Decided: Board approves VA MOU and consent agenda with multiple contracts

The Comanche County Board of Commissioners approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the VA and OKC VA Health Care System for interagency coordination at Fort Sill National Cemetery, and approved the consent agenda including an interlocal agreement with the Town of Indiahoma for demolition, equipment disposal resolutions, and multiple encumbrances. No action was taken on pending litigation after an executive session.

Mon Jan 27, 2025

Facilities Authority

Facilities Authority to consider disposing of surplus office equipment

The Comanche County Facilities Authority will meet to review weekly reports from the Jail Administrator and Emergency Management Director. The board will consider the disposal of one office desk and the approval of claims and purchase orders.

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✓ Decided: Facilities Authority approves jail equipment disposal and payments

The Comanche County Facilities Authority met and approved the minutes from January 21, 2025. They approved a resolution to junk one office desk declared surplus by the Board of County Commissioners. They also approved all claims, purchase orders, and blanket purchase orders for the Detention Center and Emergency Management, including payroll and various supplies. No public comments or new business were presented.

Tue Jan 21, 2025

Tax Correction Authority

Comanche County Tax Correction Board to consider tax corrections

The Tax Correction Board is meeting to review and potentially approve tax corrections. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from the January 6, 2025 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Tax Correction Board approves $32,418 in property tax corrections

The Comanche County Tax Correction Board approved 23 tax correction requests totaling $32,418, covering individual and business property owners. The board also approved the minutes from the January 6, 2025 meeting. All votes were unanimous with no opposition.

Tue Jan 21, 2025

Excise Board

Excise Board to review transfers of appropriations and funds

The Comanche County Excise Board will hold a regular meeting on January 21, 2025, at 8:30 AM. The agenda includes routine administrative items: approval of minutes, acknowledgment of appropriation transfers, and approval of fund transfers and appropriation requests. No specific dollar amounts or project names are listed.

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✓ Decided: Excise Board approves transfers and appropriations

The Comanche County Excise Board met and approved the minutes from January 6, 2025, as presented. The board acknowledged a transfer of $150,000 from General Government M&O to Capital Outlay, and $2,000 from JDC Capital Outlay to M&O. They also approved appropriations totaling $75,531.15 for the Resale Property Fund, Sheriff Service Fee, and Treasurer's MTG Tax. All votes were unanimous with no nays.

Tue Jan 21, 2025

Facilities Authority

Facilities Authority to declare a surplus desk and approve weekly claims

The Comanche County Facilities Authority will meet in regular session to handle routine business. Items include acceptance of prior minutes, weekly reports from the jail administrator and emergency management director, approval of a resolution declaring a desk surplus for the detention center, and approval of claims and purchase orders. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy items.

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✓ Decided: Facilities Authority approves surplus declaration and payments

The Comanche County Facilities Authority met and approved the minutes from January 13, 2025, declared one office desk surplus, and approved claims and purchase orders for payment. Jail and emergency management reports were presented but no other substantive decisions were made.

Tue Jan 21, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Board to consider bridge project over Little Washita River in District 1

This regular session of the Comanche County Board of Commissioners includes discussion and possible approval of routine items, a professional service agreement for the health department, a CDL employment agreement, disposal of surplus equipment, and a categorical exclusion for a bridge over the Little Washita River. The board will also consider new business not anticipated at the time of posting.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approve consent agenda, purchase cardholder, and claims

The Comanche County Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda, which included several agreements, surplus declarations, and reports. They also approved Elizabeth Bentley as a purchase cardholder with a $10,000 limit, and approved a list of claims and purchase orders for payment. No public comments or new business were presented.

Mon Jan 13, 2025

Board of Commissioners

County to consider $36,005 road damage settlement with PSO for SE 60th Street

The Board will vote on a release and damage agreement with Public Service Company of Oklahoma for $36,005 to repair SE 60th Street in District 1. Other agenda items include appointing a county representative to the Circuit Engineering District 6 board, authorizing a federal grant application for reentry programs via OKARR, and appointing Johnny Owens to the Lawton Enhancement Trust Authority. The consent agenda covers routine items such as surplus computers, an encumbrance for fairgrounds payroll, and acceptance of an EMPG grant.

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✓ Decided: Board approves CED agreement, OKARR grant support, and consent agenda

The Comanche County Board of Commissioners approved several items, including an interlocal agreement with Circuit Engineering District 6, support for an OKARR federal grant application, a $36,005 damage agreement with Public Service Company of Oklahoma, and the appointment of Johnny Owens to the Lawton Enhancement Trust Authority. The consent agenda, which included surplus declarations, encumbrances, and various approvals, was also passed unanimously. All votes were 3-0 with no opposition.

Mon Jan 13, 2025

Facilities Authority

Comanche County Facilities Authority meets for routine weekly business

The Facilities Authority will convene to approve minutes, hear weekly reports from the jail administrator and emergency management director, and consider approval of claims and purchase orders. Public comments are allowed. The agenda includes a new business item for unforeseen matters.

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✓ Decided: Facilities Authority approves claims and purchase orders for payment

The Comanche County Facilities Authority met and approved the minutes from January 6, 2025. Jail Administrator David Weber reported a detention center count of 223 inmates as of January 10, 2025, with four transferred to DOC. Emergency Management Director Clint Langford reported weekly activity including 45 EMRs and 14 vehicle accidents. The board approved all claims and purchase orders for payment, including detention center payroll and various supplies, with no dissenting votes.

Mon Jan 6, 2025

Tax Correction Authority

Tax Correction Board to consider tax corrections and approve prior minutes

The Comanche County Tax Correction Board will meet on January 6, 2025, to consider and potentially approve tax corrections and the minutes from its December 16, 2024 meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific correction details listed.

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✓ Decided: Tax Correction Board approves $48,023 in corrections

The Comanche County Tax Correction Board met and approved the minutes from December 16, 2024, and approved tax corrections 24-259 through 24-282, totaling $48,023.00. All votes were unanimous with no nays. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned after the approvals.

Mon Jan 6, 2025

Excise Board

Excise Board to set base salaries for four elected county officials

The Comanche County Excise Board will consider a resolution setting the base salary for the Court Clerk, County Clerk, Commissioner District 2, and Sheriff effective January 1, 2025. The board will also approve minutes, board payroll, transfer of appropriations, transfer of funds, and requests for appropriations.

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✓ Decided: Excise Board sets 2025 salaries for county elected officials

The Comanche County Excise Board approved a resolution setting base salaries for certain elected officials starting January 1, 2025, including court clerk, county clerk, commissioner district 2, and sheriff. The board also approved payroll, transfers of appropriations and funds, and multiple appropriation requests. All votes were unanimous.

Mon Jan 6, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Board to discuss three federal lawsuits against the county in executive session

The Board will consider entering executive session to discuss three federal lawsuits (Kenny Curry, Mallory Geiger, Ronald Tyler Fletcher). In open session, they will elect a chairman and vice chairman. The consent agenda includes a resolution setting base salaries for certain elected officials, donation of surplus radios to Waurika Police, and multiple road project payments.

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✓ Decided: Board approves consent agenda, enters executive session on lawsuits

The Comanche County Board of Commissioners met and approved the consent agenda, which included an interlocal agreement with the City of Elgin, a resolution setting base salaries for certain elected officials, and the donation of obsolete radios to the Waurika Police Department. The board also entered executive session to discuss three federal lawsuits against the county, but took no action on them. All votes were unanimous.

Mon Jan 6, 2025

Educational Facilities Trust

✓ Decided: Trust approves $4,900 audit bill split among three school districts

The Comanche County Educational Facilities Authority met in special session and approved the minutes from December 16, 2024, elected officers, and approved payment of an audit invoice. The $4,900 audit bill was split equally among Elgin, Lawton, and Flower Mound public schools. No public comments or new business were presented.

Mon Jan 6, 2025

Facilities Authority

Facilities Authority to consider $500 bond trustee fee, elect officers

The Comanche County Facilities Authority will meet to elect a chairman and vice chairman, receive weekly reports from the jail administrator and emergency management director, and consider approving a $500 bond trustee fee for the 2014 Construction Fund. The board will also consider approval of claims and purchase orders. Public comments are permitted.

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✓ Decided: Comanche County Facilities Authority approves routine payments and reports

The Comanche County Facilities Authority met and approved the minutes from December 30, 2024, elected Josh Powers as chairman and Ryan John as vice chairman, and authorized a $500 bond trustee fee. They also approved all claims and purchase orders for the detention center and emergency management. Jail and emergency management reports were presented but no substantive policy decisions were made.