Pottawatomie County public meetings in 2022

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several funding requests for Asher and Tecumseh Public Schools using sales tax funds. The body will also review contracts for the Child Advocacy Center and various county vehicle repairs and purchases.

• Purchase of 12 new vehicles for the sheriff’s office using ARPA funds
• Asher Public Schools requests to use sales tax funds for a Chevy Traverse, gymnasium plumbing repairs, and a storage container
• Tecumseh Public Schools requests to use sales tax funds for two vehicles and roofing bids for Barnard Elementary and Tecumseh Middle School
• Cancellation of the janitorial service contract with Just-Rite cleaning services
• Relocation of 2-inch PE medium pressure distribution main at Garrett’s Lake Road over Rock Creek Road

The Board approved multiple vendor contracts for road materials, hauling services, and equipment. Other actions included approving payroll, a tort claim, and various purchase orders.

• Approved OMMA renewal for Feugene Farm, LLC (2-0)
• Awarded six-month materials bids to multiple vendors including Roadside Traffic Systems and Ada Aggregates (2-0)
• Awarded six-month hauling and miscellaneous bids to vendors including A & A Trucking and Haskell Lemon (2-0)
• Approved monthly report of the court clerk and assessor (2-0)
• Approved payroll for December 1 thru December 15, 2022 (2-0)
• Approved $3,200 appropriation transfer for Shawnee Community Ctr from M & O to capital outlay (2-0)
• Approved blanket purchase orders for District 1 including $5,000 for Michael Truck Repair (2-0)
• Approved $466.39 tort claim for Glenda Newton (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review the use of ARPA funding for a sheriff's office digital forensic lab and court clerk records. The body will also consider a report on courthouse ADA compliance and a proposal for a professional opinion on OMMA rules.

• ARPA funding for sheriff's office digital forensic lab
• ARPA funding for court clerk records
• McIntosh Group report regarding ADA compliance at the courthouse
• Proposal for professional opinion for OMMA rules and regulations
• Correcting meeting times beginning January 1, 2023

The Board approved ARPA funding for a digital forensic lab and authorized various cash fund appropriations. They also changed the 2023 meeting start time to 1:00 p.m. and approved payroll and purchase orders.

• Approved $209,869.01 in ARPA funding for a sheriff's office digital forensic lab (AYE- Thomas, Stackhouse)
• Changed 2023 BOCC meeting start time from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (AYE- Thomas, Stackhouse)
• Approved Cash Fund Estimate of Needs and Requests for Appropriations (AYE- Thomas, Stackhouse)
• Approved payroll for Nov 16-30, 2022, including 2 raises in District 1 (AYE- Thomas, Stackhouse)
• Approved monthly reports for county clerk, health department, court clerk, treasurer, and election board (AYE- Thomas, Stackhouse)
• Approved blanket purchase orders (AYE- Thomas, Stackhouse)
• Approved various purchase orders and claims (AYE- Thomas, Stackhouse)
• Approved minutes from December 5, 2022 (AYE- Thomas, Stackhouse)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will decide on the use of ARPA funds for COVID-19 hazard pay and the selection of law firms for e-cigarette litigation. The body will also review a report on courthouse ADA compliance and a property settlement for 400 N. Broadway in Shawnee.

• Resolution for ARPA funds for county employee hazard pay during 2020 COVID pandemic
• Selection of Fulmer Sill, PLLC and Frantz Law Group, APLC for e-cigarette litigation
• Final settlement and closing documents for property at 400 N. Broadway, Shawnee
• McIntosh Group report regarding ADA compliance at the courthouse
• Opening of six-month hauling, miscellaneous services, and materials bids

The Board approved several financial transfers, purchase orders, and a land purchase closing at 400 N. Broadway in Shawnee. They also authorized ARPA hazard pay resolutions and donated equipment to Maud Public Schools. No action was taken on ADA compliance or cleaning services.

• Nominated Melissa Dennis as 2023 BOCC Chairman (3-0)
• Approved final settlement and closing documents for 400 N. Broadway, Shawnee (3-0)
• Approved ARPA funds resolution for 2020 COVID pandemic hazard pay (3-0)
• Approved $740,000 land purchase payment to First American Title Insurance Company (3-0)
• Approved transfers of appropriations for McLoud Seniors ($1,000), Shawnee Seniors ($2,500), COEDD ($2,800), and Assessor ($7,000) (3-0)
• Denied tort claim for Thomas L. Corona (3-0)
• Approved donation of 21 tan benches and one 4-drawer metal file cabinet to Maud Public Schools (3-0)
• Accepted hauling and materials bids, excluding Arbor Masters, Madison Turf Farms, and Costal Energy Corporation (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss personnel hiring, facility repairs, and fund reimbursements. The body is considering the use of ARPA funds for COVID-19 hazard pay and a professional services agreement for ADA consulting.

• ARPA funds for county employee hazard pay during the 2020 COVID pandemic
• Professional services agreement with The McIntosh Group, LLC for ADA consulting
• Hiring of an administrative assistant for emergency management
• Reimbursement of Emergency Transportation Revolving (ETR) Fund for project ETRCR4-63-3(07)20
• Repair or replacement of the courthouse ice machine

The Board approved using ARPA funds to provide hazard pay for county employees who worked during the 2020 pandemic. Other actions included approving a new courthouse ice machine and ADA consulting services. The board also authorized the hiring of an administrative assistant for emergency management.

• Approved ARPA funds for COVID-19 hazard pay ($2.00-$4.00 per hour based on salary) (3-0)
• Approved $8,485 for courthouse ice machine replacement (3-0)
• Approved $5,000 agreement with The McIntosh Group, LLC for ADA consulting (3-0)
• Approved $110,000 reimbursement for ETR project ETRCR4-63-3(07)20 (3-0)
• Approved hiring an administrative assistant for emergency management (3-0)
• Approved $35,000 transfer of appropriations for Court Clerk salaries to benefits (3-0)
• Approved reappointment of Rick Stiles to Public Safety Center Trust (3-0)
• Approved 2023 meeting schedule for Mondays at 9:00 a.m. (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to decide on several contracts and administrative appointments. The agenda includes reviews of payroll, county holidays for 2023, and a plat for Macomb Estates.

• Awarding of digital ballot printing
• Dale Public School purchase of a Thomas school bus using sales tax money
• Macomb Estates plat
• Appointment of Bill Horacek to the Pottawatomie County Safety Center Trust Authority Board
• Proposal from the Shaughnessy Group

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider funding requests for Maud and Shawnee Public Schools. The body will also review a resolution regarding Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds and Qualified Mortgage Credit Certificates.

• Approval for Maud Public Schools to use sales tax funds for a PE center/safe room
• Quote for Shawnee Public Schools to replace a TPO roof at the Shawnee Transportation Building via TIPS Contract #200201
• Appointment of Marcia Crook to the Pottawatomie County Home Finance Authority
• Resolution regarding Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds and Qualified Mortgage Credit Certificates
• Proposal from the Shaughnessy Group

The Board approved the use of sales tax funds for a Maud school safe room and a Shawnee school roof replacement. Other actions included appointing a member to the Home Finance Authority and approving various purchase orders and appropriations.

• Approved $311,100.00 in sales tax funds for Maud Public Schools PE center/safe room (AYE- Thomas, Stackhouse)
• Approved $39,900.00 for Shawnee Public Schools to replace TPO roof for transportation building awning (AYE- Thomas, Stackhouse)
• Approved appointment of Marcia Crook to the Pottawatomie County Home Finance Authority (AYE- Thomas, Stackhouse)
• Approved resolution for issuance of Qualified Mortgage Credit Certificates via Home Finance Authority (AYE- Thomas, Stackhouse)
• Approved $72,000 Transfer of Appropriation from salaries to benefits in General Government (AYE- Thomas, Stackhouse)
• Approved 2023 NACO membership renewal for $1,389.00 (AYE- Thomas, Stackhouse)
• Approved blanket purchase orders including $71,500.00 for Haskell Lemon for District 3 (AYE- Thomas, Stackhouse)
• Approved various purchase orders and claims (AYE- Thomas, Stackhouse)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board approved $30,594 in sales tax funds for Tecumseh Public Schools E-sport expenditures. Other actions included approving various cash fund appropriations, payroll, and the disposal of two county vehicles. No action was taken on a sales tax request for Maud Public Schools.

• Approved $30,594 in sales tax funds for Tecumseh Public Schools E-sport expenditures (3-0)
• Approved Cash Fund Estimate of Needs and Request for Appropriations (3-0)
• Approved payroll for Oct 16-31, 2022, including 10 total raises (3-0)
• Approved disposal of 2011 Chevy Tahoe for $3,500 (3-0)
• Approved disposal of 2020 Dodge Durango for $8,000 (3-0)
• Approved minimum price of $350 for county property at 813 S Park (3-0)
• Approved utility permit for TrisCounty RWD #2 (3-0)
• Approved renewal OMMA Certificate of Compliance for Black Sheep Processing (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board approved an ARPA project submission for waterline repairs in the Town of Wanette. Other actions included approving a tort claim, a sheriff's department proposal, and various purchase orders. No action was taken regarding a countywide burn ban or specific county-owned property.

• Approved $800,000 ARPA project for Town of Wanette waterline repairs (AYE- Dennis, Stackhouse)
• Approved OffenderWatch proposal for sheriff's department for FY 2022-2023 for $2,575.00 (AYE- Dennis, Stackhouse)
• Approved tort claim for Chad Robertson for $603.75 (AYE- Dennis, Stackhouse)
• Approved blanket purchase orders, including $5,000 for District 1 to Lowes (AYE- Dennis, Stackhouse)
• Approved floodplain permit for Branch Communications Tower on Gordon Cooper Drive contingent on $100 money order (AYE- Dennis, Stackhouse)
• Approved declaring a 2010 black Tahoe for the sheriff's office as surplus (AYE- Dennis, Stackhouse)
• Approved adding Tammy Hasbell as requesting officer for the county election board (AYE- Dennis, Stackhouse)
• Approved going out on bid for digital printing services (AYE- Stackhouse, Dennis)

Board of County Commissioners

The board approved payroll for Oct 1-15 with raises in District 2, treasurer, and sheriff offices; blanket purchase orders; and disposal of 18 county vehicles totaling about $22,000. They also denied a tort claim from Teresa Deaton and appointed Angela Williams to the E-911 Trust Authority Board. No action was taken on a county-wide burn ban resolution.

• Approved payroll for Oct 1-15 with raises in District 2, treasurer, and sheriff offices (3-0)
• Approved blanket purchase orders (3-0)
• Appointed Angela Williams to E-911 Trust Authority Board for District 3 (3-0)
• Denied tort claim from Teresa Deaton for District 2 (3-0)
• Approved disposal of 18 county vehicles for total $22,000 (3-0)
• Approved purchase orders/claims list (3-0)
• Denied tort claim from Daniel Johnson after executive session (3-0)
• No action taken on county-wide burn ban resolution

Board of County Commissioners

The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the county budget of $7,359,801.56 and amended the general government budget by moving juvenile detention, indigent, and county audit funds into separate accounts. No action was taken on possible changes to the new administration building during a mechanical walk-through. The meeting adjourned at 3:03 p.m.

• Approved the Pottawatomie County budget of $7,359,801.56 (unanimous vote: Thomas, Dennis, Stackhouse).
• Amended the 2022-2023 general government budget by removing $50,000.00 for Juvenile Detention, $15,000.00 for Indigent, and $161,559.50 for County Audit, placing them as separate accounts (unanimous vote: Thomas, Dennis, Stackhouse).
• No action taken on potential changes to the new administration building during a mechanical walk-around.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a potential property purchase in Shawnee and a county-wide burn ban. The body will also review financial reports and utility permits.

• Potential purchase of property at 400 North Broadway Avenue, Shawnee
• Resolution for a county-wide burn ban
• Utility permit for Tri-County RWD #2 crossing EW 1170
• OMMA Certificates of Compliance renewals for six LLCs
• Tort claim for Twila L Rains (District 3)

The board voted unanimously to purchase property at 400 North Broadway Avenue, Shawnee, for $740,000 after an executive session. They also let the county burn ban expire on the recommendation of fire chiefs, approved a $5,000 transfer for Maud FD, and set closing times for county office relocations. A utility permit for Tri-County RWD #2 was not acted upon.

• Approved purchase of 400 N Broadway property for $740,000 (3-0)
• Let burn ban expire on fire chiefs' recommendation (2-1)
• Approved $5,000 transfer for Maud FD from capital outlay to M&O (3-0)
• Set county office closing times for relocation (3-0)
• Approved tort claim for Twila L. Rains for $1,496.55 (3-0)
• Approved renewal OMMA Certificates of Compliance for six entities (3-0)
• Approved blanket purchase orders (3-0)
• No action taken on utility permit for Tri-County RWD #2

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss public safety updates and a potential county-wide burn ban. The body will also review payroll, appropriations, and several utility and leasing agreements.

• Resolution for a county-wide burn ban
• Utility permit for Tri-County RWD #2 crossing EW1170
• Canadian Valley Electric Coop relocation agreement for bridge replacement on EW 1370 (Avoka Road)
• Monitoring service agreement with Kone Emergency Elevator Communication
• Oil and gas leasing offer from Northshore Energy and Investments, Inc. for 1.03 acres in District 2

The board approved a $7,055,125.70 ARPA 2021 cash fund estimate, payroll with four raises in the county clerk's office, and numerous purchase orders and contracts including a $15,585 traffic control quote for SRC Schools and a utility relocation agreement for a bridge project. No action was taken on a utility permit or a burn ban resolution.

• Approved $7,055,125.70 ARPA 2021 cash fund estimate (2-0)
• Approved payroll with 4 raises in county clerk's office (2-0)
• Approved $15,585 quote from Mid-State Traffic Control for two crosswalks at SRC Schools (2-0)
• Approved Canadian Valley Electric Coop utility relocation agreement for bridge replacement on EW 1370 (2-0)
• Approved monitoring service agreement with Kone Emergency Elevator Communication for new admin building (2-0)
• Approved oil & gas lease with Northshore Energy for 1.03 acres in District 2 (2-0)
• Approved blanket purchase orders including Haskell Lemon ($32,750) and Bank of America ($10,000) (2-0)
• Approved minutes of October 3, 2022 (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a resolution for a county-wide burn ban and discuss an expense report for $75,000.00 given to the IFYR. The board will also meet in executive session to discuss the potential purchase of property at 400 North Broadway Avenue in Shawnee.

• Resolution for a county-wide burn ban
• Expense report for $75,000.00 given to the IFYR
• Six-month bids for materials, hauling, and miscellaneous services
• Potential purchase of property at 400 North Broadway Avenue, Shawnee
• Tort claim for Gary Loftus

The Board of County Commissioners approved a 14-day countywide burn ban due to ongoing grass fires, and authorized services from TLC Engineering contingent on district attorney contract approval. They also approved a $100,000 interim assistant district attorney reimbursement request, set fall clean-up dates for October 15-16, and approved numerous purchase orders and claims. The board entered executive session to discuss a potential property purchase at 400 North Broadway Avenue, Shawnee, and authorized Commissioner Dennis as negotiator.

• Approved 14-day countywide burn ban (3-0)
• Approved TLC Engineering services contingent on DA contract approval (3-0)
• Tentatively approved $100,000 DAC reimbursement for interim assistant district attorney (3-0)
• Set fall clean-up days for October 15-16, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (3-0)
• Approved blanket purchase orders including $5,000 for SCI District 1 (3-0)
• Approved tort claim for Gary Loftus for $226.64 (3-0)
• Approved six-month bids for materials and hauling/miscellaneous services (3-0)
• Approved purchase orders and claims totaling over $200,000 (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The board approved payroll with raises in District 2, treasurer, and sheriff offices, blanket purchase orders, and the disposal of 18 county vehicles totaling $22,133. They also denied a tort claim from Teresa Deaton and appointed Angela Williams to the E-911 Trust Authority Board. No action was taken on a county-wide burn ban resolution.

• Approved payroll for Oct 1-15 with raises in District 2, treasurer, and sheriff offices (unanimous)
• Approved blanket purchase orders (unanimous)
• Appointed Angela Williams to E-911 Trust Authority Board for District 3 (unanimous)
• Denied tort claim from Teresa Deaton for District 2 (unanimous)
• Approved disposal of 18 county vehicles for total $22,133 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase orders and claims list (unanimous)
• Denied tort claim from Daniel Johnson after executive session (unanimous)
• No action taken on county-wide burn ban resolution

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several financial and facility matters, including the use of sales tax funds for school and fire department expenses. The body will also discuss courthouse maintenance and the status of a new administration building.

• Setting prices for county properties at 614 S. 9th (Tecumseh), Lots 47-48 Blk 1 Melrose Park, and Section 30-T9N-R2E
• Request from Maud FD to use M & O sales tax funds for fuel totaling $2,028.52
• Use of sales tax money by Asher Public Schools for bus tires
• Utility permit for Tri-County RWD #2 crossing Ruben Rivers Road
• Estimates for building offsite storage and courthouse heating and air system recommendations

The board approved a recommended option for the courthouse heating and air system, numerous purchase orders and claims, and set prices for two county-owned properties. They also approved several administrative items, including transfers, blanket purchase orders, and officer changes. No action was taken on a courthouse fire hazard or rural fire department sales tax fund use.

• Approved courthouse HVAC option C (clean/flush system, water treatment, replace chiller/boiler/RTUs) (3-0)
• Approved $173,025.35 payroll and other purchase orders/claims (3-0)
• Set $500 price for county property at 614 S. 9th, Tecumseh (3-0)
• Set $250 per lot for county property in Melrose Park (3-0)
• Approved $18,000 transfer from salaries to M&O for Health Department (3-0)
• Approved blanket purchase orders including Haskell Lemon $16,000 for District 1 (3-0)
• Approved Asher Public Schools using sales tax money for bus tires (3-0)
• Approved Linda Rackley as receiving officer and Tammy Blackwood as requesting officer for county treasurer (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss relocating the sheriff's office to 14101 Acme Road and Emergency Management to 13502 Acme Road. The body is also considering the approval of roads for Winding Creek III and Villa Rose and setting prices for five county-owned property parcels.

• Relocation of sheriff's office to 14101 Acme Road and Emergency Management to 13502 Acme Road
• Approval of roads for Winding Creek III and Villa Rose (surface only)
• Zoning letter request for cell tower equipment upgrade at 32798 Highway 39
• Setting prices for five county-owned property parcels, including 614 S 9th in Tecumseh and 1204 E Chandler in Shawnee
• Appointment of Buddy Anderson as interim treasurer

The board approved relocating the Pottawatomie County sheriff's office to 14101 Acme Road to free up courthouse space, and also approved moving Emergency Management to 13502 Acme Road. They approved a contract for trash pickup on District 1 roads, set minimum prices for two county-owned parcels, and denied a contract with Western Plains Youth & Family Services. No bids were received for a used truck for Emergency Management.

• Approved relocating sheriff's office to 14101 Acme Road (3-0)
• Approved relocating Emergency Management to 13502 Acme Road (3-0)
• Approved contract with South Central Industries for trash pickup on District 1 roads (3-0)
• Denied contract with Western Plains Youth & Family Services (3-0)
• Set $350 minimum price for two county-owned parcels (3-0)
• Approved interim treasurer Buddy Anderson (3-0)
• Approved purchase of 39 lateral file cabinets (3-0)
• No action on used truck bid due to no bids received

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss the appointment of an interim County Treasurer and the resurfacing of Old Highway 18. The body will also consider the sale of several county-owned properties and the disposal of numerous sheriff's office vehicles.

• Recommendation of Buddy Anderson as interim Treasurer following Wendy Magnus's resignation
• Resolution for resurfacing of Old Highway 18
• Acceptance of roads for Silver Creek Addition, Blks 2 and 3, for District 3
• Setting prices for county property at 614 S 9th (Tecumseh) and 1204 E Chandler (Shawnee)
• Declaring surplus for 20 sheriff's office vehicles including Ford Explorers and Dodge Durangos

The board approved applying for a $30,000 Oklahoma Emergency Management Program Grant, accepted monthly reports and minutes, and authorized a $11,000 transfer for Brooksville FD. They also approved a moving quote for county offices, a road resurfacing resolution, and a vehicle donation to Cotton County Sheriff. No action was taken on pricing several county-owned parcels.

• Approved emergency management grant application for $30,000 (2-0)
• Approved monthly reports of county clerk, treasurer, and health department (2-0)
• Approved minutes of August 29, 2022 (2-0)
• Approved $11,000 transfer from capital outlay to M&O for Brooksville FD (2-0)
• Approved blanket purchase orders (2-0)
• Approved resignation of Wendy Magnus effective Oct 31, 2022 (2-0)
• Approved road acceptance for Silver Creek Addition Block 2 (2-0)
• Approved resolution for resurfacing Old Highway 18 contingent on DA approval (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a resolution for a county-wide burn ban and the use of sales tax funds for Dale Schools to buy property at 211 Oklahoma Ave. The body will also review contracts for detention transportation and courthouse ADA compliance.

• Purchase of lobby furniture from KI for $22,238.70
• Property purchase at 211 Oklahoma Ave, Dale, OK (Lots 9-16, Blk 5) for Dale Schools
• Agreement with The McIntosh Group, LLC for courthouse ADA compliance
• Zoning and ordinance letter regarding Branch Towers
• Utility permit for Tri-Co RWD #2 crossing county road NS 3500

The board approved several routine items including a $22,238.70 purchase of lobby furniture for the new administration building and a $46,000 property purchase for Dale Schools, contingent on school board approval. No action was taken on a county-wide burn ban. All votes were unanimous 3-0.

• Approved $46,000 property purchase for Dale Schools at 211 Oklahoma Ave (3-0)
• Approved $22,238.70 lobby furniture purchase from KI for new admin building (3-0)
• Approved rescinding July 25 zoning vote for Branch Towers (3-0)
• Approved zoning letter (not cell tower) for Branch Towers at 1409 Gordon Cooper Dr (3-0)
• Approved FY2023 Detention Transportation Contract (3-0)
• Approved C-PACE agreement and guidelines (3-0)
• Approved ADA compliance agreement with McIntosh Group LLC (3-0)
• Declared surplus 2013 Ford Explorer for sheriff's office (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a county-wide burn ban and the use of sales tax funds for a school wifi project. The body will also review a request for a communications tower and several OMMA Certificates of Compliance.

• Approval of $33,091.42 in sales tax funds for Tecumseh Public Schools wifi antenna project SW 1006H
• Request from Branch Towers to place a communications tower at 1409 Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee
• County wide burn ban resolution
• Bid for a used 2015 or newer emergency management truck
• OMMA Certificates of Compliance for Honey Boss, Inc., Hard Times Greenery, LLC, Odyssey Gardenz, LLC, Creative Farm, LLC, High Leaf, LLC, and Sunset Pharma

The board approved Tecumseh Public Schools using $33,091.41 in sales tax funds for a district wifi antenna project. They also authorized bidding for a used emergency management truck and approved OMMA compliance certificates for six cannabis businesses. No action was taken on a burn ban resolution or a communications tower request.

• Approved Tecumseh Public Schools' use of $33,091.41 in sales tax funds for wifi antenna project (3-0)
• Approved going out for bid on a used 2015 or newer truck for emergency management (3-0)
• Approved OMMA Certificates of Compliance for six cannabis businesses (3-0)
• Approved payroll for August 1-15, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved transfer of appropriations for flood plain salaries (3-0)
• Approved blanket purchase orders (3-0)
• Approved purchase orders/claims list (3-0)
• No action taken on county-wide burn ban resolution or communications tower request

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to enter an executive session. The session involves confidential communications with their attorney regarding the resignation of the District Attorney.

• Executive session regarding the resignation of the District Attorney

The Board of County Commissioners met in special session and voted unanimously to enter executive session under state law for confidential attorney communications regarding the District Attorney's resignation. After approximately 1 hour 39 minutes, they exited executive session and took no action on the matter. The meeting then adjourned.

• Approved entering executive session for DA resignation discussion (3-0)
• Exited executive session with no action taken (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss public safety updates and financial reports. The body will consider a resolution for a county-wide burn ban and address a VOCA funding shortage in the Sheriff's Office.

• Resolution issuing a county wide burn ban
• VOCA funding shortage in the Sheriff’s Office
• Application for the Jag LLE Grant by the Sheriff’s Office
• Disposal resolution for Bethel Fire Department rescue tool sets
• Transfers of Appropriations and Blanket Purchase Orders

The board approved a $13,000 supplement to cover a VOCA funding shortfall for the sheriff's office, contingent on a sustainable plan. They also approved applying for a JAG LLE grant (max $10,000) for less lethal weapons, and transferred appropriations for the health department and senior center. No action was taken on a countywide burn ban resolution.

• Approved $13,000 VOCA grant supplement for sheriff's office (2-0)
• Approved sheriff's office application for JAG LLE grant up to $10,000 for less lethal weapons (2-0)
• Approved transfers of appropriations: Health Dept $17,235 and Tecumseh Sr Citizen $3,990 from M&O to capital outlay (2-0)
• Approved amended temporary appropriations for General Government from 50% to 90% (2-0)
• Approved blanket purchase orders (2-0)
• Approved monthly report of court clerk (2-0)
• Approved disposal of two rescue tool sets to Strother Fire Dept for $1,000 and $1,200 (2-0)
• No action taken on countywide burn ban resolution

Board of County Commissioners

The board approved Asher Public Schools' use of sales tax funds for utility bills and a $49,662 lease for a 2022 Thomas C2 bus. It also approved a $50,000 transfer from capital outlay to M&O, a $41,346.66 pictometry agreement (with one nay), and a $166,050 EMS contract renewal. A burn ban resolution was not adopted after 11 of 14 fire departments opposed it.

• Approved Asher Public Schools sales tax fund use for utility bills (3-0)
• Approved $49,662 lease for 2022 Thomas C2 bus, Bid 20-21-9 (3-0)
• Approved $50,000 transfer from capital outlay to M&O for Asher Public Schools (3-0)
• Approved pictometry agreement for $41,346.66 from use tax (2-1, Thomas nay)
• Approved FY 2023 contract renewal with Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs (3-0)
• Denied agreement with Eastern Oklahoma Youth Services for juvenile detention (3-0)
• Approved tort claim for Ingram Exploration, Inc. for $477.00 (3-0)
• Approved $166,050 renewal with React EMS (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several funding requests for Shawnee Public Schools and set prices for six county-owned properties. The body will also consider contracts for juvenile detention services and a new communications tower request.

• Quotes for Shawnee Public Schools: $23,500 for bleachers, $17,290 for rubber mulch, and $28,800 for masonry work
• Request from Branch Towers for a communications tower at 1409 Gordon Cooper Dr, Shawnee
• Pricing for county properties at 504 N Bonita, 409 E Highland, 645 N Broadway, 728 E Forrest, 730 E Forrest, and 740 E Forrest
• Proposed amendment to change the breach of personally identifiable information policy from 24 hours to 12 hours
• Contract renewals for Regional Secure Detention and Pittsburgh County Regional Juvenile Detention Center

The board approved multiple purchases for Shawnee Public Schools, including bleacher seating, playground mulch, and masonry work, and accepted the Byrnes Grant. They denied a request for a communications tower at 1409 Gordon Cooper Dr. due to possible hazards, and took no action on juvenile detention contract renewals.

• Approved $23,500 bleacher seating quote for Shawnee Schools (3-0)
• Approved $17,290 playground rubber mulch quote from AAA Playgrounds (3-0)
• Approved $28,800 masonry quote from McGregor Brick & Stone (3-0)
• Denied Branch Towers communications tower request at 1409 Gordon Cooper Dr. (3-0)
• Accepted Byrnes Grant (3-0)
• Approved amending breach of personally identifiable information policy from 24 to 12 hours (3-0)
• Approved C-PACE Program (3-0)
• Approved OMMA Certificates of Compliance for five entities (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss and take action on policies and procedures. The meeting also includes decisions regarding the transition of offices to the new county building and the hiring of an I.T. person for computer installation.

• Moving offices to the new county building
• Hiring an I.T. person for computer installation in the new county building
• Policies and procedures

The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting on July 25, 2022, primarily to discuss policies and procedures, but took no action on those items. The board did approve a motion to obtain estimates for moving services and shelving for the new county building. No action was taken on hiring an IT person to install computers in the new building.

• Approved motion to get estimates for moving services and shelving (3-0)
• No action taken on policies and procedures checklist items
• No action taken on hiring IT person for new building

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to decide on several contracts, including paving projects and the purchase of an ambulance. The body will also review energy programs and medical marijuana compliance certificates.

• Awarding bids for four paving projects within Tecumseh School District
• Purchase of a 2022 Ford F550 ambulance for REACT
• Surface agreement and release with Reach Oil & Gas Company for property in NW/4 of Section 28-T8N-R5E
• OMMA Certificates of Compliance for 12 entities including Leo Sun, LLC and Pure Green, LLC
• Renewal of the Regional Secure Detention Contract with the Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs

The Board approved a $422,000 base bid to Silver Star for four paving projects in the Tecumseh School District, the sole bidder. They also approved numerous routine items including minutes, transfers of appropriations, blanket purchase orders, and a list of purchase orders/claims. No action was taken on the C-PACE Energy Program or the FY 2023 Regional Secure Detention Contract renewal.

• Awarded $422,000 paving bid to Silver Star (3-0)
• Approved minutes of June 27, July 5, and July 11, 2022 (3-0 each)
• Approved court clerk monthly report (3-0)
• Approved transfers of appropriations totaling over $300,000 (3-0)
• Approved blanket purchase orders (3-0)
• Approved resolution for Election Board secretary reimbursement (3-0)
• Approved library board appointment of Leesa Adams (3-0)
• Approved REACT agreement renewal (2-0, Thomas abstained)

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The Board approved routine financial items including payroll, cash fund estimates, transfers, purchase orders, and claims. They also approved a $5,000 Economic Development fund for Veteran's Memorial lighting in Shawnee, renewed the Kellpro agreement, and approved two detention services agreements. No action was taken on a surface agreement with Reach Oil and Gas.

• Approved monthly reports (2-0)
• Approved payroll for June 16-30, 2022 (2-0)
• Approved Cash Fund Estimate of Needs totaling over $2.4M (2-0)
• Approved transfers of appropriations including $181,535 for Sheriff benefits (2-0)
• Approved blanket purchase orders (2-0)
• Approved county financial statement for FY ending June 30, 2022 (2-0)
• Approved $5,000 for Veteran's Memorial lighting (2-0)
• Approved OMMA certificates for three cannabis companies (2-0)

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The board approved multiple school sales tax fund uses for lease payments and utilities, along with interlocal agreements with schools, towns, cities, counties, and tribes. They also approved various administrative items, contracts, and purchase orders, with all votes unanimous except one abstention on minutes.

• Approved Shawnee Public Schools $604,083.60 yearly lease to UMB Bank (3-0)
• Approved Earlsboro Public Schools $1,990.89 monthly bus lease to First United Bank (3-0)
• Approved North Rock Creek Public Schools $9,750.00 monthly FEMA Safe Room lease to UMB Bank (3-0)
• Approved Tecumseh Public Schools bus leases totaling $51,256.85 to Empire Finance (3-0)
• Approved interlocal agreements with 13 schools, 7 towns, 4 cities, 4 counties, and 2 tribes (3-0)
• Approved whistleblower policy and discrimination complaint procedures (3-0)
• Approved change order #5 for courthouse security cameras from Lippert Brothers (3-0)
• Approved purchase orders/claims except P.O. 1186 (3-0)

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The board approved a $422,000 sole bid from Silver Star Construction for road work, plus six-month hauling, materials, and services contracts. It also approved Asher Schools' $33,611.01 lease payment, payroll with raises, budget transfers, the 2022 Emergency Operations Plan, insurance renewal, surplus declaration, and two economic development fundings. No action was taken on a $5,000 veteran memorial lighting request and a surface agreement with Reach Oil & Gas.

• Approved Asher Schools sales tax fund use for $33,611.01 lease payment (3-0)
• Accepted Silver Star Construction sole bid for $422,000 road work (3-0)
• Approved six-month hauling and miscellaneous services bid #21-22-16 (3-0)
• Approved six-month materials bid #21-22-17 to multiple vendors (3-0)
• Approved payroll with raises in Districts 1 and 2 (3-0)
• Approved transfers of appropriations totaling $11,584.08 (3-0)
• Approved 2022 Emergency Operations Plan resolution (3-0)
• Approved $63,500 for McLoud water tower/well and $100,000 for funeral home crematorium (3-0)

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The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners approved several routine items, including the Fawn Hollow plat (plat only, no roads), minutes from June 13, 2022, transfers of appropriations, blanket purchase orders, an amended budget for the District Attorney, a bid for surplus items, worker's compensation insurance renewal, and multiple resolutions. They also approved OMMA certificates and a long list of purchase orders/claims. No action was taken on resolutions for elected official salaries, a contract with Western Plains Youth & Family Services, or fleet insurance.

• Approved Fawn Hollow plat, plat only and no roads (2-0)
• Approved minutes of June 13, 2022 (2-0)
• Approved transfers of appropriations totaling $211,263.04 (2-0)
• Approved blanket purchase orders (2-0)
• Approved amended budget of $150,884.00 for District Attorney FY 2022-2023 (2-0)
• Approved District 1 to go out on sealed bid for surplus items (2-0)
• Approved renewal of ACCO Self Insurance Fund worker's compensation insurance, $167,284.00 (2-0)
• Approved multiple resolutions for federal awards, grant policies, and sales tax distributions (2-0)

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The board approved routine items including payroll, monthly reports, blanket purchase orders, and various grants and agreements. It also approved temporary appropriations for FY 2022-2023 after amending the floodplain account to $74,972.67. No action was taken on the light tower/generator bid or the Asher School sales tax request.

• Approved payroll for May 16-31, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved monthly reports from assessor, health dept, treasurer, county clerk, court clerk, election board (3-0)
• Approved blanket purchase orders (3-0)
• Approved $1,488.60 to sheriff's office to finish VAWA Grant FY 21-22 (3-0)
• Approved sheriff's office applying for OMMA Grant up to $65,000 for compliance deputy (3-0)
• Approved sheriff's office applying for Homeland Security Grant for digital cameras (3-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Cleveland County for FY 2022-2023 (3-0)
• Approved temporary appropriations for FY 2022-2023 with amended floodplain amount of $74,972.67 (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The board approved a final cost breakdown for the county email migration with a monthly estimate of $8,060, a one-time payment. They also approved a radio reimbursement grant application for the sheriff's office, a transfer of appropriations for the sheriff's department, blanket purchase orders, an interlocal agreement with CED #4, a new pickup truck purchase, a mineral rights lease with Reach Oil & Gas, OMMA certificates, and numerous purchase orders/claims. No action was taken on the light tower/generator bid, Asher sales tax use, minutes, or the VAWA grant.

• Approved email migration cost breakdown, $8,060/month one-time (2-0)
• Approved radio reimbursement grant application for sheriff's office (2-0)
• Approved sheriff's transfer of appropriations $13,951.17 from salaries to benefits (2-0)
• Approved blanket purchase orders (2-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with CED #4 (2-0)
• Approved purchase of 2022 Ram 1500 for $39,404.25 (2-0)
• Approved mineral rights lease with Reach Oil & Gas, $150/acre, 3/16 royalty, 3 years (2-0)
• Approved OMMA certificates for 7 cannabis businesses (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The board approved a contract with Metro Emergency Upfitters, LLC for uplift on a 2021 Ford F-250 for emergency management, funded by sales tax. They also approved the final plat of Winding Creek Addition #3 (plat only, no roads), payroll with raises, transfers of appropriations, blanket purchase orders, and numerous other items. No action was taken on a request from Asher Public Schools for a one-time lease payment.

• Approved Metro Emergency Upfitters, LLC uplift for 2021 Ford F-250, not to exceed $24,980.81 (2-0)
• Accepted Final Plat of Winding Creek Addition #3, plat only, no roads (2-0)
• Approved payroll for May 1-16, 2022, with raises in assessor's office and District 2 (2-0)
• Approved transfers of appropriations totaling $25,400 (2-0)
• Approved blanket purchase orders, including $35,000 each for District 3 & 1 to Total Spray (2-0)
• Approved Cooperative Extension Services Agreement with OSU and USDA (2-0)
• Approved sheriff's department use of insurance deductible fund for $14,811.70 repair (2-0)
• Approved multiple requesting and receiving officer changes for various accounts (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The board approved going out to bid for four paving projects in the Tecumseh School District, adopted an updated indigent cremation policy, and approved multiple contracts, including a renewal agreement with Garratt Callahan and a water management plan. They also approved a large list of purchase orders and claims, and took no action on a final plat and OMMA legal counsel.

• Approved going out to bid for four paving projects in Tecumseh School District (3-0)
• Approved updated indigent cremation policy (3-0)
• Approved Garratt Callahan renewal agreement amended to include Election Board (3-0)
• Approved courthouse water management plan renewal for June 2022-2023 (3-0)
• Approved contract renewal with Oklahoma Cooperative Circuit Engineering Districts Board for road/bridge projects (3-0)
• Approved project agreement with ODOT for bridge on EW 126 (Coleman Road) (3-0)
• Approved method of payment for document imaging contract with ARPA funds (3-0)
• Approved OMMA Certificates of Compliance for three entities (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The board approved a previously approved homeland security grant for the sheriff's department to purchase portable radios from Stolz Telecom for $48,728.75, after documentation was located. They also approved payroll, monthly reports, cash fund estimates, blanket purchase orders, audit engagement letters, right of entry and easement for the MacArthur sidewalk project, change orders for security cameras and door access, and set minimum prices for county-owned properties. Several items were discussed but no action was taken, including minutes, Toys for Tots, and an indigent policy.

• Approved $48,728.75 grant for portable radios from Stolz Telecom (2-0)
• Approved payroll for April 16-30, 2022 (2-0)
• Approved monthly reports from health, sheriff, treasurer, clerk, court clerk, election board (2-0)
• Approved cash fund estimates totaling $2,000,000+ (2-0)
• Approved blanket purchase orders (2-0)
• Approved audit engagement letters for FY2020 and FY2021 (2-0)
• Approved right of entry and easement purchase for MacArthur sidewalk project (3-0)
• Approved change orders #7 ($44,741) and #8 ($1,368.04) for security cameras and door access (3-0)

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The Board of County Commissioners held an emergency meeting and voted unanimously to declare a state of emergency for Pottawatomie County. The meeting was brief, with no other substantive business discussed, and adjourned shortly after the declaration.

• Declared state of emergency for Pottawatomie County (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:04 a.m.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board approved multiple routine items including generator light towers for Emergency Management, a GIS Mapping Technician, a lowboy trailer, sheriff's vehicle repairs, a detention services agreement with Tulsa County, and numerous purchase orders and claims. Several items were tabled or not acted upon, including a 911 field vehicle bid and the MacArthur sidewalk project easement.

• Awarded generator light towers to Central Power Systems for $31,830 (2-0)
• Approved hiring a GIS Mapping Technician (2-0)
• Approved purchase of 2022 Kaufman 50-ton low bed trailer for $71,124 (2-0)
• Approved sheriff's vehicle repair to Steve's Body Shop for $13,594.63 (2-0)
• Approved Detention Services Agreement with Tulsa County (2-0)
• Approved transfers of appropriations totaling $68,838.13 (2-0)
• Approved blanket purchase orders (2-0)
• Approved surplus and disposal of office equipment (2-0)

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The board approved a $50,721 change order for site lighting at the county administration building, a memorandum of understanding with Citizen Potawatomi Nation for road overlay, and several routine items including payroll, minutes, and surplus declarations. A bid from Bob Moore Ford for $34,255 was accepted but no action was taken to award it.

• Approved change order #004 for site lighting at county administration building ($50,721)
• Approved MOU with Citizen Potawatomi Nation for Hardesty Road overlay (6 miles)
• Approved going out on bid for Grove Schools roofing repair/replacement
• Approved going out on bid for six-month materials and hauling services
• Approved payroll for April 1-15, 2022 with no changes
• Approved transfer of $1,300 from M&O to capital outlay for Assessor
• Approved surplus and disposal of multiple treasurer office equipment items
• Approved OMMA Certificates of Compliance for three businesses

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The board approved a title sheet for Old Hwy 18 north of Asher and a resolution to realign and abandon a section of Old SH 18B. Both motions passed unanimously with votes from Thomas and Stackhouse.

• Approved title sheet for Old Hwy 18 north of Asher (Project No. CIRB-263D(091)RD; State Job No. 35006(04)) (2-0)
• Approved resolution to realign and abandon a section of Old SH 18B in SE/4 of Section 20-T8N-R2E (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will consider and take action on several items, including purchasing a 2022 CAN-AM Defender for Emergency Management, awarding digital imaging and GIS services, and approving the FY 2023-2028 CIRB Allocation Plan. They will also discuss bids for a 911 field vehicle and a health department roof, plus routine approvals of minutes, reports, and purchase orders.

• Purchase of 2022 CAN-AM Defender Max Limited for Emergency Management (SW0194)
• Awarding digital imaging services for county offices
• Going out on bid for a 911 field vehicle
• Opening and awarding roofing bid for Pottawatomie County Health Department
• Approval of FY 2023-2028 6-year CIRB Allocation Plan and Old Highway 18 CIRB funding agreement

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The Board approved the low quote of $96,778 from Alva Roofing for a metal roof and insulation at the Shawnee Transportation Building, along with a $6,200 bid from Eagle Vision Construction to enclose the Election Board stairway. They also approved blanket purchase orders, a donation of a sheriff patrol cage to Jefferson County, a CIRB road repair resolution for Old Highway 18, several reappointments, and a long list of purchase orders and claims. No transfers of appropriations were submitted.

• Approved Alva Roofing low quote $96,778 for metal roof and insulation (3-0)
• Approved Eagle Vision Construction bid $6,200 to enclose Election Board stairway (3-0)
• Approved blanket purchase orders including $5,000 to 6L Mechanical (3-0)
• Approved donating sheriff patrol cage to Jefferson County sheriff (3-0)
• Approved CIRB resolution to repair Old Highway 18 near Asher (3-0)
• Reappointed Leonard Taron to Facilities Authority (3-0)
• Reappointed Rhonda Masquat, Mark Cannon, Lisa Moody to Home Finance Authority (3-0)
• Approved disposal of two HP printers donated to Earlsboro Public Schools (3-0)

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The Board of County Commissioners approved the purchase of 19 new outdoor warning sirens for Districts 1, 2, and 3, totaling $490,412.40. They also approved funding for the Bison Metals railway project, a $176,540.18 furniture purchase for the new administration building, and an ODOT agreement for bridge work on Avoca Road. All votes were unanimous (2-0).

• Approved 7 outdoor warning sirens for District 1 ($180,137.20)
• Approved 6 outdoor warning sirens for District 2 ($155,137.60)
• Approved 6 outdoor warning sirens for District 3 ($155,137.60)
• Approved 2 instaALERT message board trailers for District 1 ($24,928.94)
• Approved Economic Development funding for Bison Metals railway project
• Approved $176,540.18 furniture purchase for new admin building from South Central Industries
• Approved ODOT project agreement for bridge on Avoca Road over Wolf Creek
• Approved OMMA Certificates of Compliance for Trio Pharms, Caswells Cannabis Farm, Roserock Nurseries, and High Cultivation Farm

Board of County Commissioners

The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to consider and act on a range of items, including bids for a new health department roof and crack sealing, adoption of an ARPA plan, and the sale of county-owned property. The agenda also includes updates from public safety and emergency management, as well as routine approvals of minutes, payroll, and purchase orders.

• Consideration of bid for new roof at Pottawatomie County Health Department
• Acceptance of $10,000 EMPG-ARPA grant for light tower/generator
• Approval of $12,874.45 repair cost for Sheriff's deputy vehicle from deductible fund
• Sale of county property at 427 S Minnesota, Shawnee (parcel #2430-00-011-022-0-000-00)
• Adoption of ARPA plan

General

The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will consider and act on routine items including bids for a new health department roof and crack sealing, payroll, and monthly reports. They will also discuss several specific actions, such as accepting a $10,000 grant for a light tower/generator, funding the 2022 International Finals Youth Rodeo, and adopting an ARPA plan.

• Bid for new roof for Pottawatomie County Health Department
• Accept $10,000 EMPG-ARPA grant for light tower/generator
• Approve $12,874.45 repair cost for Sheriff's deputy vehicle from deductible fund
• Sale of county-owned property at 427 S Minnesota, Shawnee (parcel #2430-00-011-022-0-000-00)
• Adoption of ARPA plan

General

The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners approved the purchase of computers and GPS trackers for the sheriff's office using use tax money, with a quarterly update guarantee. They also approved the janitorial service bid from Just-Rite Cleaning, the final plat of Laurel Farms, and several other items including serving as fiscal agent for the Child Advocacy Center. No action was taken on funding for IFYR or the 6L Mechanical contract.

• Approved final plat of Laurel Farms (plat only).
• Awarded janitorial service bid to Just-Rite Cleaning at $4,680.00 monthly plus $840.00 monthly for Election Board.
• Approved minutes of February 7, 2022 (Dennis abstained).
• Approved monthly reports of Court Clerk and Election Board.
• Approved Blanket Purchase Orders.
• Approved Pottawatomie County as fiscal agent for Child Advocacy Center for VOCA Grant.
• Approved purchase of computers ($191,466.00) and GPS trackers ($8,399.95) for sheriff's office using use tax money.
• Approved funding of $25,212.03 for remainder of VAWA grant.

General

The board approved routine financial items including payroll, cash fund estimates, blanket purchase orders, and a long list of purchase orders/claims. They also approved a tort claim and a March county auction. No action was taken on the janitorial bid, the Laurel Farms plat, or the 6L Mechanical contract.

• Approved payroll for January 1-31, 2022 (2-0)
• Approved Cash Fund Estimate of Needs totaling over $2.2 million (2-0)
• Approved blanket purchase orders with additions for District 1 (2-0)
• Approved county auction in March (2-0)
• Approved tort claim for Errol Goad for $802.08 (2-0)
• Approved purchase orders/claims including $546,149.30 to Lippert Bros for building (2-0)
• Approved minutes of January 31, 2022 (2-0)
• Approved monthly reports of county clerk, sheriff, treasurer, health department (2-0)

General

The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners approved multiple actions, including going out for bids on crack sealing and imaging services, approving blanket purchase orders, a $25,000 payment for LEO, a Vyve fiber proposal, and declaring surplus equipment. All votes were unanimous (3-0). No action was taken on a tort claim for Harold Goad.

• Approved going out on bid for crack sealing (3-0)
• Approved going out on bid for imaging in county offices (3-0)
• Approved blanket purchase orders including Jones Truck Repair $4,500 (3-0)
• Approved $25,000 payment for LEO from Economic Development Committee (3-0)
• Approved Vyve 1GB fiber proposal at $1,250/month for new admin building (3-0)
• Approved moving managed email to Vyve for all county offices (3-0)
• Declared surplus two cat graders and rescue tool sets (3-0)
• Approved OMMA Certificate of Compliance for Neta-A-Bud Farm (3-0)

General

The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners approved payroll with raises, blanket purchase orders, maintenance of Cedar Ridge Road, an amendment for the administration building project, an indigent policy, a receiving officer change, and an OMMA certificate. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved payroll for Jan 1-15, 2022 with raises in District 1 and sheriff's office (3-0)
• Approved blanket purchase orders including $13,900 for District 3 to Haskell Lemon (3-0)
• Approved District 2 maintaining Cedar Ridge Road (3-0)
• Approved Amendment #3 for additional services on Administration Building project (3-0)
• Approved deceased indigent policy, process, and application (3-0)
• Approved replacing Shelly Beltz with Julie Clark as receiving officer for sheriff's office (3-0)
• Approved OMMA Certificate of Compliance for Bar P Hideout (3-0)
• Approved purchase orders/claims totaling over $400,000 (3-0)

General

The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners approved routine items including blanket purchase orders, requesting/receiving officers, a disposal resolution, an OMMA certificate, and a large list of purchase orders and claims. No action was taken on several items, including a final plat, a memorandum of agreement, and an indigent policy.

• Approved minutes of January 10, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved blanket purchase orders (3-0)
• Approved requesting/receiving officers list (3-0)
• Approved disposal of Ranco Belly Dump transferred to District 1 (3-0)
• Approved OMMA Certificate of Compliance for PottaRomulus, LLC (3-0)
• Approved purchase orders/claims list (3-0)
• No action on Final Plat of Laurel Farms
• No action on Memorandum of Agreement with Citizen Potawatomi Nation

Board of County Commissioners

The board approved a $464,442.65 purchase order for Lippert Bros building, approved a $1,500 land purchase for right-of-way, and transferred Thad Campbell to maintenance technician. They also approved the cash fund estimate of needs totaling over $2 million, and various routine items.

• Approved $464,442.65 purchase order for Lippert Bros building (unanimous)
• Approved $1,500 land purchase from Kenneth Henson for right-of-way (unanimous)
• Transferred Thad Campbell from District 1 to maintenance technician (unanimous)
• Approved going out on bid for new roof for Health Department, contingent on CPN approval (unanimous)
• Approved cash fund estimate of needs totaling $2,024,000+ (unanimous)
• Approved blanket purchase orders (unanimous)
• Approved Free Fair Board Resolution (unanimous)
• Approved payroll for Dec 16-31, 2021 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The board approved creating and filling an Emergency Management Deputy Director position, including a job description and flyer. It also approved the annual outdoor warning siren maintenance and software renewal for $5,580, appointed a new receiving officer, and approved a quit claim deed to 60 Ranch, LLC. All votes were unanimous (2-0) with Chairman Stackhouse and Member Thomas present.

• Approved opening for Emergency Management Deputy Director position (2-0)
• Approved EM Deputy Director job description and flyer (2-0)
• Approved annual siren maintenance and CommandOne software renewal for $5,580 (2-0)
• Appointed Tiffany I. Tooley as receiving officer for Konawa Conservation district accounts (2-0)
• Approved quit claim deed to 60 Ranch, LLC for parcel #0000-02-006-002-0-002-00 (2-0)
• Approved OMMA Certificates of Compliance for CEM Botanicals, LLC and Ashley Flower Farm, LLC (2-0)
• Approved monthly reports of sheriff, health department, and treasurer (2-0)
• Approved blanket purchase orders and all listed purchase orders/claims (2-0)