Pottawatomie County meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

County approves $67K demolition contract, $35K Philharmonic sponsorship

The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners approved a $67,000 contract to demolish three properties on North Broadway at its Aug. 11 meeting, along with a $35,000 sponsorship for the OKC Philharmonic. The board also approved routine financial items and personnel changes.

Demolition contract

The board voted 3-0 to award a $67,000 low bid to Arbor Transport to demolish buildings at 316, 318, and 320 N. Broadway. The contract covers the removal of the structures.

Other board actions

In the same meeting, the board approved a $35,000 sponsorship for the OKC Philharmonic, also by a 3-0 vote. It approved a $137,447 insurance payment to Maud Public Schools from sales tax funds, cash fund estimates totaling over $2.5 million, and blanket purchase orders. The board also approved payroll changes that included four raises, two terminations, and one new hire, and approved an indigent cremation for C. Inman.

A proposed membership in Shawnee Forward with $3,150 in dues died for lack of a second.

Aug. 18 meetings

The board met again on Aug. 18 with an agenda that included a plat for Creeks Edge Estates, a purchase of an air conditioner for Macomb Public Schools from Trane, and purchases of computers, monitors, a Smart Board, and a UPS for Bethel Public Schools from CDW-G. The agenda also included cancelling bids for Okay Road resurfacing (Bid #26-27-1 and #26-27-2), a resolution for McLoud Public Schools lease revenue bonds, and an executive session on a property purchase. Minutes from that meeting have not been published.

The county's Economic Development Committee also met Aug. 18 to discuss policy updates, purchasing guidelines, a revised contract, and its budget. The committee reviewed applications from Jordan Contractors, Axte Surgeon of Oklahoma, and The FLOURISH Initiative for recommendation to the board.

Coming up

The Board of County Commissioners will attend the Commissioners of the Land Office Auction on Aug. 26 at 10 a.m. at South Central Industries, 204 N. Louisa Ave., Shawnee. No official county business will be conducted at the event.

Pottawatomie County approves $702,532.78 in road equipment purchases

The Pottawatomie County Board of Commissioners approved $702,532.78 in road equipment purchases at its July 28 meeting, including a tracked paver and a tilt trailer for District 1. The board also authorized bidding for resurfacing projects on Okay Road and approved several detention service agreements.

Road equipment and resurfacing

Commissioners Rush and Thompson voted in favor of purchasing a Vogle Super 1700-31 tracked paver for $561,239.59 and a Ledwell Hydra tilt trailer for $141,293.19. Both items are for District 1.

The board also approved bidding for two resurfacing projects on Okay Road in District 2: a mastic seal resurfacing and a CMS-1PC scrub seal oil resurfacing. No dollar amounts were listed for these projects.

Other actions from July 28

Commissioners approved detention service agreements between CommunityWorks and the Pott County Juvenile Detention Center for Carter Hall and Crouch Center. They also approved payroll for July 1 through July 15, 2026, and the county's June financials.

The board declared surplus and disposed of multiple pieces of Election Board equipment, including storage, a credenza, a desk, and computer equipment. The treasurer's office copier and two printers were disposed of via trade-in to Don's Copiers. All votes were unanimous with Rush and Thompson voting in favor.

Other recent meetings

The Pottawatomie County Excise Board held a special meeting on July 29 to consider approval or acceptance of the Assessor's Report. Minutes have not yet been published, so no decisions are reported.

The Board of County Commissioners met again on August 4. The agenda included corrections to prior meeting minutes, transfers of appropriations, blanket purchase orders, and rebidding for road prep work and road stabilization projects. Also on the agenda were changes to receiving officers for District Three accounts, an economic development grant contract with Hometown Rock and Landscape, LLC, and a change order for the Brookridge double bridge project. Minutes have not yet been published.

Coming up

The Board of County Commissioners will meet on August 11. The agenda includes:

• Consideration and action to award a 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 a 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 meeting will also include updates on facilities, public safety, 911, emergency management, and the sheriff's office, plus approval of routine financial reports and officer appointments.

Pottawatomie County commissioners weighed vehicle leases, school tech purchases, and road bids in late July

Pottawatomie County's Board of Commissioners held two regular meetings in late July, taking up items ranging from a 10-vehicle lease package for the Sheriff's Office to computer purchases for Bethel Public Schools and bids for resurfacing Okay Road. Minutes from those sessions have not yet been published, so final outcomes and vote tallies are not available in the record provided.

July 21: Sheriff's Office vehicles, Bethel Schools computers, South Rock Creek traffic light

The July 21 agenda listed several actions for the Board of County Commissioners. Among them:

• **Bethel Public Schools technology purchase:** Commissioners were scheduled to act on a proposal allowing Bethel Public Schools to use sales-tax funds to buy 25 Lenovo computers, 25 Logitech keyboard-mouse combos, and 25 Acer Vero monitors under State Contract SW-1020.
• **Sheriff's Office vehicles:** The agenda included approving financing leases with Sovereign Bank for 10 vehicles for the Sheriff's Office.
• **South Rock Creek School safety:** Commissioners were set to approve a quote for traffic-light installation for the South Rock Creek School safety project.
• **District 2 truck disposal:** A disposal resolution for a 2015 Westernstar 18-wheel truck for District 2 was listed.
• **Executive session:** The Board planned to enter executive session to discuss confidential matters regarding the Shawnee Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center.

Because minutes have not been published, it is not confirmed which items passed, failed, or were tabled.

July 28: Okay Road bids, economic development grant, juvenile detention agreement

The July 28 agenda focused on road work, economic development, and a detention services contract:

• **Okay Road resurfacing (District 2):** Two bids were listed — one for material and laying of mastic seal, and another for material and laying of CMS-1PC scrub seal oil for resurfacing on Okay Road.
• **Economic Development Grant:** The Board was scheduled to consider an Economic Development Grant Contract with Hometown Rock and Landscape, LLC.
• **Detention Service Agreement:** An agreement between CommunityWorks and the Pottawatomie County Juvenile Detention Center, covering Carter Hall and Couch Center, was on the agenda.
• **District 1 equipment:** The agenda included purchasing a Vogle Super 1700-31 tracked paver and a Ledwell Hydra tilt trailer under BuyBoard #788-25 for District 1.

Again, minutes are not yet available, so final actions are not confirmed.

July 29: Excise Board to review Assessor's Report

The Pottawatomie County Excise Board held a special meeting July 29 focused on a single item: approval or acceptance of the Assessor's Report. Minutes from that meeting have not been published.

Coming up

August 4 — Board of County Commissioners (regular meeting): The agenda includes corrections to minutes from 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; an Economic Development Grant contract with Hometown Rock and Landscape, LLC; and a change order for the Brookridge double bridge project (Bid #25-26-8). Updates on facilities, public safety, and 911 services are also scheduled.

Pottawatomie County commissioners weighed school funding, sheriff vehicle leases, and rodeo contract this week

Pottawatomie County's recent government meetings centered on school district sales-tax spending, Sheriff's Office vehicle financing, and contracts tied to the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center. Most items remain agenda-only, with minutes not yet published, so final outcomes are not yet confirmed in the public record.

Board of County Commissioners — July 7

The Board of County Commissioners met July 7 to consider a slate of school district requests to use sales-tax funds. The largest item was Shawnee Public Schools' request to use $847,014 for an insurance premium (item 16). Shawnee Public Schools also sought approval for a $510,561 roof replacement lease payment to Vision Bank (item 12). North Rock Creek Public Schools requested use of sales-tax funds for a $38,160 monthly turf project lease to UMB Bank (item 17).

The agenda also included a contract with Oak View Group for use of the City of Shawnee's Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center for the International Finals Youth Rodeo (item 42), and 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). Routine county business — minutes, payroll, and purchase orders — was also listed. Minutes for this meeting have not yet been published.

Excise Board — July 8

The Pottawatomie County Excise Board met July 8 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 included approval of minutes from the June 10 and July 1, 2026 meetings, plus informational reports on transfers of appropriations and county financial statements. Most items were procedural. Minutes have not yet been published.

Board of Tax Roll Corrections — July 8

The Pottawatomie County Board of Tax Roll Corrections met July 8 at 10:00 a.m. in the Thomas Arnold Conference Room, 309 N Broadway. The board reviewed and acted on minutes from its March 11, 2026 meeting and considered complaints of erroneous assessments. Minutes have not yet been published.

Board of County Commissioners — July 14

Commissioners met again July 14 to review departmental updates and act on administrative items. The agenda listed financing leases with Sovereign Bank for 10 Sheriff's Office vehicles, a utility and encroachment affidavit for the Moccasin Trail project in District #1, asbestos testing and potential removal quotes for 320 N. Broadway, a tort claim for Sammy Vasquez, and approval for Braquel Payden to attend the State of Oklahoma MSAG Workshop. Minutes have not yet been published.

Coming up

The Board of County Commissioners meets July 21. The agenda includes a vote on 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). Also scheduled: financing leases with Sovereign Bank for 10 Sheriff's Office vehicles, a quote for traffic-light installation for the South Rock Creek School safety project, a disposal resolution for a 2015 Westernstar 18-wheel truck for District 2, and an executive session to discuss confidential matters regarding the Shawnee Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center.