Pottawatomie County, OK

Board of County Commissioners

The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on September 1, 2026, to review updates on facilities, public safety, and emergency management. The board will consider actions on a re-bid for road preparation work, a burn ban, and the hiring of a project and facilities maintenance director. Additionally, the agenda includes the approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Red Rock Behavioral Health Services and a utility permit for Dobson Fiber.

• Consideration and action regarding opening and awarding of re-bid road prep work with operator
• Purchase of three Avive AEDs with Avive Connect installed for $5,304.66
• Consideration and action regarding a burn ban
• Hiring a project and facilities maintenance director for general government
• Utility permit for Dobson Fiber in the SESE/4 of Section 28-T10N-R4E along Iron Horse Blvd

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This is a procedural notice, not a decision-making agenda. The Pottawatomie County Commissioners will be present at the Commissioners of the Land Office Auction on August 26, 2026, at South Central Industries in Shawnee. No official county business will be conducted at the event.

• Commissioners of the Land Office Auction at South Central Industries, 204 N. Louisa Ave., Shawnee, OK, Aug 26, 2026, 10:00 a.m.

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The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: consideration and action regarding the quarterly meeting of policies and procedures. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with roll call and adjournment.

• Quarterly review of policies and procedures

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The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with updates from county departments and public comments. They will consider approving several school districts' use of sales tax funds for specific purchases, as well as economic development grants and other routine county business. The agenda also includes an executive session for confidential economic development discussions.

• Tecumseh Public Schools: approve use of sales tax funds for 15 drones and equipment for Aviation Program (TIPS #230905)
• Bethel Public Schools: approve sales tax funds for monthly trash service ($1,400/mo), phone service ($1,900/mo), accounting software ($12,384), firewall agreement ($14,700), diesel ($24,500), assessor reevaluation fees ($38,000), student information system ($18,000), and furniture
• Consider awarding asbestos removal quote for 318 & 320 N Broadway
• Economic Development Committee recommends $75,000 grant for Jordan Contractors (Riezler Portable Mainline CCTV crawler) and $60,000 grant for Axle Surgeon of Oklahoma (CNC machine)
• Executive session on economic development for a 13.7631-acre tract near I-40 in Shawnee

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The Pottawatomie County Economic Development Committee is meeting to discuss and recommend updates to its policies, application process, scoring criteria, and contract, as well as review its budget. It will also consider three applications for recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners.

• Discussion of purchasing guidelines in policy updates
• Review of updated contract
• Review of committee budget/funds
• Application from Jordan Contractors
• Applications from Axte Surgeon of Oklahoma and The FLOURISH Initiative

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The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on August 18, 2026, to consider and take action on a range of items including a plat approval, school sales tax fund purchases, a burn ban resolution, bond issuance for McLoud Public Schools, and a bridge replacement contract. The agenda also includes routine updates, reports, and an executive session on a property purchase.

• Creeks Edge Estates Plat consideration
• Macomb Public Schools air conditioner purchase from Trane (OMNIA #3341)
• Bethel Public Schools purchases: 10 computers/monitors, Smart Board, UPS from CDW-G (State Contract SW-1020C)
• Cancelling bids for Okay Road resurfacing (Bid #26-27-1 and #26-27-2)
• Resolution for McLoud Public Schools lease revenue bonds, series 2026

The Board approved a 14-day burn ban resolution, multiple school sales-tax fund uses for equipment, and a large purchase order for asphalt. They also approved the amended lease purchase agreement for sheriff's vehicles, a resolution for educational facilities lease revenue bonds for McLoud Public Schools, and various routine items. No action was taken on several items, including a furniture quote for Bethel Schools and a grant request.

• Approved Creeks Edge Estates plat (3-0)
• Approved Macomb Schools AC purchase for $5,785 (3-0)
• Approved burn ban resolution for 14 days (3-0)
• Approved Bethel Schools computer purchase for $10,541.40 (3-0)
• Approved Bethel Schools smart board purchase for $3,764.54 (3-0)
• Approved Bethel Schools UPS system purchase for $1,428.63 (3-0)
• Approved amended lease purchase agreement for sheriff's vehicles (3-0)
• Approved resolution for McLoud Schools lease revenue bonds (3-0)

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The Board of County Commissioners will consider awarding a contract for demolition of 316, 318, and 320 North Broadway, and vote on allowing Maud Public Schools to use sales tax funds for OSIG insurance. Other items include updates on facilities, public safety, 911, emergency management, and the sheriff's office, plus approval of routine financial reports and officer appointments.

• Consideration and action to award contract for demolition of 316, 318, and 320 North Broadway
• Consideration and action regarding approving Maud Public Schools to utilize a portion of their sales tax funds to pay yearly insurance to OSIG
• Consideration and action regarding membership application and dues of $3,150.00 to Shawnee Forward
• Consideration and action regarding a tort claim for Matt Mansell
• Consideration and action regarding OKCPHIL Merry & Bright sponsorship

The board approved a $67,000 low bid from Arbor Transport to demolish 316, 318, and 320 N Broadway, and approved a $35,000 sponsorship for the OKC Philharmonic. It also approved numerous routine items including payroll, cash fund estimates, purchase orders, and officer changes. A proposed $3,150 Shawnee Forward membership died for lack of a second.

• Approved $67,000 demolition contract to Arbor Transport (3-0)
• Approved $35,000 OKC Philharmonic sponsorship (3-0)
• Approved Maud Public Schools $137,447 insurance payment from sales tax funds (3-0)
• Approved cash fund estimates totaling over $2.5 million (3-0)
• Approved payroll with 4 raises, 2 terminations, 1 new hire (3-0)
• Approved blanket purchase orders (3-0)
• Approved indigent cremation for C. Inman (3-0)
• Shawnee Forward membership application and $3,150 dues died for lack of a second

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The Pottawatomie County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider corrections to prior meeting minutes, transfers of appropriations, blanket purchase orders, and rebidding for road projects. Updates on facilities, public safety, and 911 services will also be provided. Several personnel and financial actions, including changes in receiving officers and economic development grants, are on the agenda.

• Correction of minutes for June 30, July 7, and July 28, 2026
• Rebidding of Road Prep Work and road stabilization projects
• Changes to receiving officers for District Three accounts (1102 and 1313)
• Economic Development Grant contract with Hometown Rock and Landscape, LLC
• Change order for Brookridge double bridge project (Bid #25-26-8)

The Board approved an Economic Development Grant contract with Hometown Rock and Landscape, LLC for $10,000, with Chairman Dennis signing off on the purchase order since three estimates were not obtained. They also approved a $6,840 change order for the Brookridge double project, a $2,320 NG911 maintenance cost, and a right-of-way application for the Hardesty Roadway Improvement Project. Blanket purchase orders were approved with an addition of $5,000 for Stephens Skid Work, and the board voted to rebid road prep work and go out for bids on road stabilization. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Economic Development Grant contract with Hometown Rock and Landscape, LLC for $10,000.00
• Approved change order for Brookridge double project, Bid #25-26-8, in the amount of $6,840
• Approved NG911 maintenance cost for data version 3 upgrades for $2,320
• Approved right-of-way application to Bureau of Indian Affairs for Hardesty Roadway Improvement Project
• Approved blanket purchase orders with addition of $5,000 to Stephens Skid Work, District 1
• Approved rebid of road prep work by the square yard
• Approved going out on bid for road stabilization by the square yard
• Approved purchase orders/claims as listed, including $200,000 for React EMS service

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The Pottawatomie County Excise Board will meet to consider and act upon the approval or acceptance of the Assessor’s Report. This is a special meeting focused on a single reporting item.

• Approval or acceptance of the Assessor’s Report

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The Board will consider bids for resurfacing Okay Road, an economic development grant contract with Hometown Rock and Landscape, and a detention service agreement. They will also vote on purchasing equipment for District 1, approving transfers, payroll, and surplus declarations for Election Board and Treasurer's Office items.

• Bid for material and laying of mastic seal for resurfacing on Okay Road (District 2)
• Bid for material and laying of CMS-1PC scrub seal oil for resurfacing on Okay Road (District 2)
• Economic Development Grant Contract with Hometown Rock and Landscape, LLC
• Detention Service Agreement between CommunityWorks and Pottawatomie County Juvenile Detention Center (Carter Hall and Couch Center)
• Purchase of Vogle Super 1700-31 tracked paver and Ledwell Hydra tilt trailer (BuyBoard #788-25) for District 1

The Board approved the purchase of a tracked paver and tilt trailer for District 1. They also authorized bidding for resurfacing projects on Okay Road in District 2 and approved several detention service agreements. Multiple pieces of Election Board and treasurer's office equipment were declared surplus and disposed of.

• Approved purchase of Vogle Super 1700-31 tracked paver ($561,239.59) and Ledwell Hydra tilt trailer ($141,293.19) (AYE- Rush, Thompson)
• Approved bidding for mastic seal resurfacing on Okay Road in District 2 (AYE- Rush, Thompson)
• Approved bidding for CMS-1PC scrub seal oil resurfacing on Okay Road in District 2 (AYE- Rush, Thompson)
• Approved Detention Service Agreements between CommunityWorks and Pott County Juvenile Detention Center for Carter Hall and Crouch Center (AYE- Rush, Thompson)
• Approved payroll for July 1 through July 15, 2026 (AYE- Rush, Thompson)
• Approved June county financials (AYE- Rush, Thompson)
• Approved disposal of Election Board storage, credenza, desk, and computer equipment (AYE- Rush, Thompson)
• Approved disposal of treasurer's office copier and two printers via trade-in to Don's Copiers (AYE- Rush, Thompson)

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The Pottawatomie County Board will consider and act on several agenda items, including updates on facilities, public safety, and county financials. Commissioners will vote on a contract allowing Bethel Public Schools to use sales‑tax funds to buy 25 Lenovo computers, 25 Logitech keyboard‑mouse sets and 25 Acer Vero monitors. Additional actions include leasing vehicles for the Sheriff’s Office, approving a traffic‑light quote for South Rock Creek School, and entering an executive session on the Shawnee Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center.

• Approve Bethel Public Schools purchase of 25 Lenovo computers, 25 Logitech keyboard‑mouse combos, and 25 Acer Vero monitors using sales‑tax funds (State Contract SW-1020)
• Approve financing leases with Sovereign Bank for 10 vehicles for the Sheriff’s Office
• Approve quote for traffic‑light installation for the South Rock Creek School safety project
• Adopt disposal resolution for a 2015 Westernstar 18‑wheel truck for District 2
• Enter executive session to discuss confidential matters regarding the Shawnee Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center

The Board decided not to pursue options regarding the Shawnee Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center following an executive session. Other actions included approving a school safety project and purchasing equipment for Bethel Public Schools.

• Decided not to pursue options for Shawnee Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center (3-0)
• Approved $34,000 contract with Advanced Workzone Services for South Rock Creek School traffic lights (3-0)
• Approved $27,586.25 for 25 computers and accessories for Bethel Public Schools (3-0)
• Approved financing leases for 10 sheriff's office vehicles from Carter Chevrolet (3-0)
• Approved sale of 2015 Westernstar 18-wheeler to Johnston County District 1 for $25,000 (3-0)
• Approved $8,883.35 transfer from M & O to floodplain salaries and benefits (3-0)
• Approved administration building as drop off location for Legacy Parenting donations (3-0)
• Approved various purchase orders and claims (3-0)

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The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will meet to review departmental updates and act on several administrative items. Key decisions include financing for Sheriff's Office vehicles and a utility affidavit for the Moccasin Trail project.

• Financing leases with Sovereign Bank for 10 Sheriff's Office vehicles
• Utility and encroachment affidavit for the Moccasin Trail project in District #1
• Asbestos testing and potential removal quotes for 320 N. Broadway
• Tort claim for Sammy Vasquez
• Approval for Braquel Payden to attend the State of Oklahoma MSAG Workshop

The board approved routine financial items including transfers of appropriations, blanket purchase orders, financing leases for 10 sheriff's vehicles, and a large list of purchase orders/claims. No action was taken on tort claims or requesting/receiving officers.

• Approved transfers of appropriations totaling $207,000 (5-0)
• Approved blanket purchase orders including $10,000 for Stephen's Skidwork (5-0)
• Approved financing leases with Sovereign Bank for 10 sheriff's vehicles (5-0)
• Approved asbestos testing at 320 N. Broadway and quotes for removal if needed (5-0)
• Approved purchase orders/claims including $1,393,645 for OSIG insurance premiums (5-0)
• Approved travel for Braquel Payden to MSAG Workshop (5-0)
• Approved utility and encroachment affidavit for Moccasin Trail project (5-0)
• No action on tort claim for Sammy Vasquez

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The Pottawatomie County Excise Board is meeting to elect officers for the 2026-27 fiscal year and to consider the Cash Fund Estimate of Needs and Requests for Appropriations. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and informational reports on transfers and financial statements. Most items are procedural in nature.

• Election of Excise Board officers for FY 26-27
• Consideration and action on Cash Fund Estimate of Needs and Requests for Appropriations
• Approval of minutes from June 10 and July 1, 2026 meetings
• Transfers of Appropriations and County Financial Statements for informational purposes

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The Pottawatomie County Board of Tax Roll Corrections will meet on July 8, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in the Thomas Arnold Conference Room, 309 N Broadway. The board will review and act on the minutes from the March 11, 2026 meeting. It will consider complaints of erroneous assessments. The meeting will then adjourn.

• Review and action on minutes from the March 11, 2026 meeting
• Consideration of complaints of erroneous assessments

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The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will consider approving numerous requests from local school districts to use a portion of their sales tax funds for various payments, including insurance premiums, lease payments, and monthly utility bills. Also on the agenda: a contract for the International Finals Youth Rodeo at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center, economic development contracts, and routine county business such as minutes, payroll, and purchase orders.

• Approving Shawnee Public Schools to use sales tax funds for $847,014 insurance premium (item 16)
• Approving Shawnee Public Schools to use sales tax funds for $510,561 roof replacement lease payment to Vision Bank (item 12)
• Approving North Rock Creek Public Schools to use sales tax funds for $38,160 monthly turf project lease to UMB Bank (item 17)
• Contract with Oak View Group for use of City of Shawnee's Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center for International Finals Youth Rodeo (item 42)
• Economic development contracts with Kendra Sullivan (The Farmers Daughter), Fr. Simeon Spitz (PULS Housing Initiative), Aaron Williams (Indaco Metals), and Shawnee Forward (items 46-50)

The board approved numerous school sales tax fund uses, road work, contracts, and financial items. Key actions included accepting a $14,000 road prep bid, approving multiple school lease and insurance payments, and authorizing the IFYR contract. The board also approved economic development contracts and declined to renew Shawnee Forward's contract.

• Approved $14,000 road prep bid for District 1 (3-0)
• Approved Shawnee Public Schools roof replacement lease payment of $510,561.04 to Vision Bank (3-0)
• Approved Shawnee Public Schools roof replacement payment of $343,631.28 to Central Trust Bank (3-0)
• Approved Shawnee Public Schools bus barn lease payment of $150,298.22 to Sovereign Bank (3-0)
• Approved Shawnee Public Schools insurance premium of $847,014.00 to Oklahoma State Insurance Group (3-0)
• Approved IFYR contract with Oak View Group for $187,463.00 (3-0)
• Approved Economic Development contract with PULS Housing Initiative for $342,000.00 (3-0)
• Approved not renewing Economic Development contract with Shawnee Forward (3-0)

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The Pottawatomie County Excise Board will consider and act on temporary appropriations for a series of public schools across the county, as well as for the Gordon Cooper Technology Center, the County itself, and the County Health Department. Each agenda item is a request for temporary funding.

• Temporary appropriation for Grove Public Schools
• Temporary appropriation for Shawnee Public Schools
• Temporary appropriation for Gordon Cooper Technology Center
• Temporary appropriation for Pottawatomie County
• Temporary appropriation for Pott County Health Department

The Pottawatomie County Excise Board approved temporary appropriations for several public school districts. The board also approved temporary appropriations for Pottawatomie County and the Pott County Health Department.

• Approved Grove Public Schools temporary appropriations (3-0)
• Approved Pleasant Grove Public Schools temporary appropriations (3-0)
• Approved South Rock Creek Public Schools temporary appropriations (3-0)
• Approved Earlsboro Public Schools temporary appropriations (3-0)
• Approved North Rock Creek Public Schools temporary appropriations (3-0)
• Approved Asher Public Schools temporary appropriations (3-0)
• Approved Dale Public Schools temporary appropriations (3-0)
• Approved Shawnee Public Schools temporary appropriations (3-0)

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The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will vote on several action items, including approving or denying the appeal process for Opioid Abatement Settlement allocations. They will also consider purchases of equipment for the sheriff's office (10 Chevy Tahoes upfit, radios, dash cameras), a grant application, funding for 4H nationals travel, and a tort claim. Updates on facilities and public safety are also on the agenda.

• Consideration and action regarding Opioid Abatement Settlement allocations appeal
• Approve equipment upfit on 10 Chevrolet Tahoe's for sheriff's office
• Approve $5,500 quote for upgrade offender watch system for sheriff's office
• Approve up to $3,500 for OSU Extension Center to send two participants to 4H nationals in New Orleans
• Consideration and action on tort claim for Sammy Vasquez

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The Board of County Commissioners will consider and take action on awarding ten 2026 or newer pursuit-rated SUVs for the sheriff's office, purchasing two wheel loaders from Warren Cat for $200,000 each, and approving the sale of town lots to Dale Public Schools for $65,000. Other items include awarding six-month bids for materials and hauling services, and a resolution to designate county depositories. The meeting also covers budget transfers, blanket purchase orders, and a tort claim.

• Awarding ten pursuit-rated SUVs (five with spotlights) for Pott County sheriff's office
• Purchasing two 2022 938M wheel loaders from Warren Cat for $200,000 each
• Approving Dale Public Schools purchase of Lots 21-24, Block 5 in the Town of Dale for $65,000
• Awarding six-month bids for materials and for hauling & miscellaneous services
• Considering a tort claim filed by Sammy Vasquez

The Pottawatomie County Board approved several procurement contracts, including SUVs for the sheriff's office, wheel loaders for District 2, and a property‑liability insurance payment. It also approved a land purchase for Dale Public Schools, transferred appropriations, and adopted multiple financial resolutions. No action was taken on a tort claim for Sammy Vasquez.

• Approved award of ten 2026+ pursuit‑rated SUVs to Carter Chevrolet for $122,982.60 yearly for 5 years (AYE‑Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved Dale Public Schools purchase of Lots 21‑24, Block 5 for $65,000 (AYE‑Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved District 2 purchase of two 2022 wheel loaders ($200,000 each) from Warren Cat (AYE‑Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved first payment of $238,178 for 2026/27 property and liability insurance with ACCO (AYE‑Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved transfers of appropriations: $4,671.70 to Konawa Conservation, $54,000 to Sheriff, $200 to General Government (AYE‑Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved hiring Lippert Brothers as construction manager for new maintenance building (AYE‑Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved multiple resolutions designating banks, investing surplus, and temporary fund transfers (AYE‑Thompson, Dennis)
• No action taken on tort claim for Sammy Vasquez

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The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will consider a series of contracts, bids, and agreements, including a vehicle purchase for the sheriff's office and various service contracts for the health department. They will also discuss bids for a new maintenance building and a utility permit for telecommunications work. An executive session will be held to address confidential legal matters related to specific properties in Shawnee.

• Awarding of ten 2026 or newer pursuit‑rated SUVs (five with spotlights, five without) for the Pott County sheriff's office
• Opening of six‑month materials bid
• Contract for janitorial services for the Pott County Health Department
• Going out for bids to construct a new maintenance building at 15 E. 10° St, Shawnee, OK
• Utility permit for Valor Telecommunications of Texas, LLC in Section 7‑TON‑R4E parallel to Bob Crouch Rd, Harrison Road, R342 and E Walnut St

The Board approved multiple service bids, health department agreements, and a new maintenance building bid. They also authorized county office closures for June 26th and several school resource officer MOUs.

• Approved 34 six-month materials bids (3-0)
• Approved 14 six-month hauling & miscellaneous service bids (3-0)
• Approved June 2, 2026 minutes (3-0)
• Approved June 9, 2026 minutes (2-0)
• Approved County Assessor monthly report (3-0)
• Approved $50,000 transfer from Grove School M&O to capital outlay (3-0)
• Approved blanket purchase orders (3-0)
• Approved county office closures for June 26th (3-0)

General

The Pottawatomie County Excise Board will present the fiscal year 2026‑27 budget and consider the minutes from the May 13, 2026 meeting. It will review a cash fund estimate of needs and requests for appropriations, and receive informational reports on transfers of appropriations and county financial statements. The board will also address any new business before adjourning.

• Presentation of fiscal year 2026‑27 budget
• Consideration of minutes from May 13, 2026 meeting
• Review of cash fund estimate of needs and requests for appropriations
• Informational review of transfers of appropriations
• Informational review of county financial statements

The Pottawatomie County Excise Board reviewed 2026/2027 budget presentations from several county officers. The board approved a series of Cash Fund Estimate of Needs and Requests for Appropriations. Transfers of appropriations and May financial reports were presented for informational purposes only.

• Approved Cash Fund Estimate of Needs and Requests for Appropriations (3-0)

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The Board of County Commissioners will consider approving Macomb Public Schools to use a portion of their sales tax funds to build an ag farm barn. They will also open bids and award contracts for ten 2026 or newer pursuit-rated SUVs for the sheriff's office. Other agenda items include renewing contracts for DataScout LLC ($26,149) and iWorQ system ($17,000), declaring surplus vehicles, and approving utility permits.

• Consider approval for Macomb Public Schools to use sales tax funds for an ag farm barn
• Open and award bids for ten pursuit-rated SUVs for sheriff's office (five with spotlights, five without)
• Renew DataScout LLC contract for $26,149 (July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027)
• Authorize Emergency Management to procure Alert 360 monitoring system for $2,409
• Declare surplus two 2015 Western Star 18-wheelers and a 2009 Mack semi for District 2

The Board approved several financial requests including payroll, monthly reports, and cash fund estimates. Additional actions included approving a school tax fund use, renewing service contracts, and appointing a new 911 Board member.

• Approved Macomb Public Schools' use of $38,163.00 in sales tax for an ag farm barn (2-0)
• Received bids for ten sheriff's office SUVs; no award made at this time (2-0)
• Approved May 26, 2026 minutes (2-0)
• Approved payroll for May 16 through May 31, 2026 (2-0)
• Approved monthly reports for sheriff, court clerk, health department, and county clerk (2-0)
• Approved various Cash Fund Estimates of Needs and Requests for Appropriations (2-0)
• Approved transfers of appropriations for Court Clerk, Treasurer, and County Clerk (2-0)
• Approved blanket purchase orders (2-0)

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This is a procedural notice under state law that county commissioners may attend an IFYR update meeting on June 4, 2026, at Paul's Place in Shawnee. No official action will be taken; any discussion of board business is incidental.

• Notice of possible commissioner attendance at IFYR update meeting at Paul's Place, 120 West MacArthur St. Ste. 104, Shawnee

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The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will review fiscal year 26-27 budgets and consider several property and infrastructure actions. The body will decide on bids for Juvenile Detention Center renovations and a bridge project on Garrett's Lake Road.

• Purchase of 320 North Broadway
• Bids for renovations to the Juvenile Detention Center
• Supplemental and Modification Agreement for bridges over Rock Creek on Garrett's Lake Road
• Health Department maintenance agreement with Clifford Power System, Inc.
• Presentation of fiscal year 26-27 budgets

The commissioners approved several items, including blanket purchase orders, a bid for Juvenile Detention Center renovations, and a maintenance agreement with Clifford Power System. They also approved the purchase of 320 North Broadway, a facilities use agreement with Gordon Cooper Technology Center, and the appointment of Lori McConnell as requesting officer. All motions passed unanimously with votes of AYE from Rush, Thompson, and Dennis.

• Approved blanket purchase orders (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved going out on bid for Juvenile Detention Center renovations (AYE- Thompson, Rush, Dennis)
• Approved maintenance agreement with Clifford Power System, Inc. (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved disbursements for Oklahoma Baptist University renovations (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved supplemental agreement for Rock Creek bridges project (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved purchase of 320 North Broadway (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved resolution for Junior Livestock Show (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved appointment of Lori McConnell as requesting officer (AYE- Thompson, Rush, Dennis)

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The Pottawatomie County Equalization Board will hold a regular meeting to consider one property protest from Washington Shelton Farver regarding 2716 Woodlawn Court in Shawnee. The board will also vote on minutes from a previous special meeting.

• Protest of Washington Shelton Farver for property at 2716 Woodlawn Court, Shawnee
• Approval of special meeting minutes from August 14, 2024

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The Board of County Commissioners will review several interlocal agreements with cities, school districts, and tribes. The body is also deciding on equipment purchases and road project payments.

• Purchase of a 2026 Ford Expedition for Shawnee Public Schools for $60,582.59
• Purchase of a 2027 IC 77-passenger bus for Shawnee Public Schools for $144,968.00
• Purchase of a 2025 Simex PL48 concrete asphalt planer for District 1 for $47,159.33
• Final invoice payment for the 8" Street project in McLoud
• Annual contract with Garratt-Callahan for $4,535.00

The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners approved all agenda items, including two vehicle purchases for Shawnee Public Schools using sales tax funds, a $665,550 equipment purchase for Rush Truck Center, and a long list of interlocal agreements with municipalities, tribes, and school districts. The board also approved payroll, transfers of appropriations, purchase orders, and various resolutions. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved Shawnee Public Schools purchase of 2026 Ford Expedition for $60,582.59 (3-0)
• Approved Shawnee Public Schools purchase of 2027 IC bus for $144,968.00 (3-0)
• Approved payroll for May 1-15, 2026 with raises and new hire (3-0)
• Approved transfers of appropriations totaling $56,294.00 (3-0)
• Approved OSU Cooperative Extension 2026-2027 budget (3-0)
• Approved quote for Simex PL48 planer for $47,159.33 (3-0)
• Approved purchase orders/claims including $665,550 for Rush Truck Center equipment (3-0)
• Approved 30+ interlocal agreements with tribes, cities, towns, and school districts (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

This agenda is a cancellation notice for the Board of County Commissioners meeting originally scheduled for May 19, 2026. No business will be conducted at this session. The notice references HB 1416 (1977) and provides procedural details.

• Meeting cancelled

General

The Pottawatomie County Excise Board will consider and vote on temporary appropriations for the 2026-2027 fiscal year for the county, the health department, and multiple school districts. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a cash fund estimate of needs and requests for appropriations. Transfers of appropriations and county financial statements are provided for informational purposes only.

• Consideration and action regarding 2026-2027 temporary appropriations for Pottawatomie County
• Consideration and action regarding 2026-2027 temporary appropriations for the health department
• Consideration and action regarding 2026-2027 temporary appropriations for Shawnee Public Schools
• Consideration and action regarding 2026-2027 temporary appropriations for Tecumseh Public Schools
• Consideration and action regarding 2026-2027 temporary appropriations for Gordon Cooper Technology Center

Board of County Commissioners

The board will consider routine items including minutes, reports, payroll, and purchase orders. Action items include an interlocal agreement with Cleveland County for FY 2026-2027, a solid waste grant application, and AED quotes for county buildings.

• Interlocal agreement between Pottawatomie and Cleveland County for FY 2026-2027
• FY27 Solid Waste Grant application for District 2
• Utility permit for Code Red Underground, LLC in NW/4 NW/4 of Section 30, Township 10N, Range 3E
• Indigent cremation request for J. Daughtry
• AED quotes for District 1, 2, 3 barns and county buildings

The Pottawatomie County Board approved several routine items, including the minutes from April 28 and May 5, 2026, and the monthly reports of county departments. It also approved payroll for April 16‑30, 2026, a cash‑fund estimate of needs covering dozens of services, and transfers of appropriations to the County Clerk and Tecumseh Public Schools. Additional approvals included an interlocal agreement with Cleveland County, an indigent cremation request, a utility permit, and multiple AED equipment quotes.

• Approved special meeting minutes of April 28, 2026 (AYE‑Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved minutes of May 5, 2026 (AYE‑Thompson, Rush, Dennis)
• Approved monthly reports of health department, county clerk, assessor, treasurer, election board, and court clerk (AYE‑Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved payroll for April 16‑30, 2026 with two new court clerk hires (AYE‑Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved cash fund estimate of needs and requests for appropriations (AYE‑Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved transfers of appropriations: $994.01 to County Clerk and $105,000 to Tecumseh Public Schools (AYE‑Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Cleveland County for FY 2026‑27 (AYE‑Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved AED quotes for District 1 ($5,567.93), District 2 ($3,674.78), District 3 ($3,799.71), and county buildings ($15,913.98) (AYE‑Rush, Thompson, Dennis)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will consider multiple economic development grant recommendations, including approval for $30,000 to The Farmer's Daughter & Market BBQ and Café, $100,000 to Indaco Metals, and $100,000 to PULS Housing Initiative, as well as denial for Gonzalo's Mexican Restaurant. They will also vote on bidding for ten new pursuit-rated SUVs for the sheriff's office and a contract change with Prime Architects for $6,900. Other items include appointments to the E-911 Trust Authority Board and routine administrative actions.

• Economic development grants: $30,000 for The Farmer's Daughter & Market BBQ and Café, $100,000 for Indaco Metals, denial for Gonzalo's Mexican Restaurant, $100,000 for PULS Housing Initiative, $10,000 for Hometown Rock and Landscape
• Bid for ten 2026 or newer pursuit-rated SUVs for the sheriff's office (five with spotlights, five without)
• Contract change with Prime Architects for building redesign on 15 E. 10th St in the amount of $6,900
• Appointments to Pottawatomie County E-911 Trust Authority Board: Josh Jenkins (fire), Marcus May (law enforcement)
• ODOT J/P 34469 for Garrett’s Lake Road Project for $1,528.70

The board approved the minutes from the April 28 meeting and several financial actions. It approved a $55,188.72 transfer of appropriation, a $6,900 contract change with Prime Architects, and temporary appropriations for the county and health department. Commissioners appointed Josh Jenkins and Marcus May to the E‑911 Trust Authority Board. The board also approved four economic development grants totaling $240,000 for local businesses and housing initiatives.

• Approved April 28, 2026 minutes (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved $55,188.72 transfer of appropriation from M & O to benefits (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved blanket purchase orders (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved contract change with Prime Architects for $6,900 redesign (AYE- Thompson, Rush, Dennis)
• Approved replat of Laurel Farms Addition in District 1 (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Appointed Josh Jenkins to the E‑911 Trust Authority Board (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Appointed Marcus May to the E‑911 Trust Authority Board (AYE- Thompson, Rush, Dennis)
• Approved $240,000 in economic development grants to four applicants (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)

Board of County Commissioners

This is a special meeting of the Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners. The only substantive item is consideration and possible action regarding the quarterly meeting for policies and procedures. No other business is listed.

• Consideration and action regarding quarterly meeting for policies and procedures

The board discussed internal controls, grants, jail trust, disaster recovery plans, lease purchase agreements, and IT protection, but no action was taken on any item. Mrs. Thompson moved to adjourn, and the motion was seconded by Mr. Rush. The motion passed unanimously with all three commissioners voting aye.

• Motion to adjourn approved (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The board will hear updates from public safety agencies and consider multiple bid awards for schools, including a bus barn and a used school bus, approval of school facility projects, a road project resolution for Fishmarket/Dutton roads, and purchases of AEDs and a vehicle for the sheriff's office.

• Consideration and action regarding awarding Bid #25-26-9 for a bus barn for South Rock Creek Public Schools
• Consideration and action regarding awarding Bid #25-26-10 for a used school bus for Earlsboro Public Schools
• Consideration and action regarding approving Grove Public Schools to go out on bid for facilities projects (fascia, paint, security, roof)
• Consideration and action regarding approving Tecumseh Public Schools to use sales tax funds for baseball/softball field drainage and renovation
• Consideration and action regarding road project and resolution for Fishmarket Road/Dutton Road

The Pottawatomie County Board approved the plat for Misty Meadows, which includes private roads. It also approved several school‑related contracts, including a $256,873 bus barn bid and a $70,000 used‑bus purchase. Transfers of appropriations for Grove Schools, the Assessor and Visual Inspection were authorized. All actions were adopted with votes of AYE by Rush, Thompson and Dennis.

• Approved plat of Misty Meadows (private roads) – AYE: Rush, Thompson, Dennis
• Awarded bid #25-26-9 for South Rock Creek Public Schools bus barn to Rosten Construction for $256,873 – AYE: Rush, Thompson, Dennis
• Awarded bid #25-26-10 for a used school bus to Midwest Bus for $70,000 – AYE: Thompson, Rush, Dennis
• Approved Grove Public Schools to go out on bid for facilities projects – AYE: Rush, Thompson, Dennis
• Approved Tecumseh Public Schools use of sales‑tax funds for baseball/softball field drainage projects – AYE: Rush, Thompson, Dennis
• Approved going out on bid for six‑month materials – AYE: Rush, Thompson, Dennis
• Approved going out on bid for six‑month hauling and miscellaneous services – AYE: Rush, Thompson, Dennis
• Approved transfers of appropriations: Grove Schools $81,390.99, Assessor $9,850, Visual Inspection $14,500 – AYE: Rush, Thompson, Dennis