Comanche County public meetings in 2025

Board of Commissioners

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

• Approval of Comanche County Emergency Operations Plan 2026
• Authorization for Ashley Taylor and Corinne Owensby to use signature stamps
• Discussion on payment of ACCO assessment
• Approval of SW Sun Valley Drive addition to county road system
• Approval of monthly P-Card statement and payments

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

• Approved acceptance of Dec 22 minutes (3-0)
• Took no action on ACCO assessment payment (3-0)
• Approved adoption of Emergency Operations Plan 2026 (3-0)
• Authorized use of commissioners' signature stamps (3-0)
• Approved addition of SW Sun Valley Drive to county road system (3-0)
• Approved transfer of $36,742.42 VFD funds to M&O and CAP Outlay (3-0)
• Approved blanket purchase orders 263708‑263713 (3-0)
• Approved listed purchase orders for payment (3-0)

Facilities Authority

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

• Approve County Agreement with Washita County for inmate housing (Jan 1–Jun 30 2026)
• Discuss payment of ACCO assessment and designate account for payment
• Approve claims and purchase orders, including blanket purchase orders
• Weekly report from David Weber, Jail Administrator
• Weekly report from Clint Langford, Emergency Management Director

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

• Approved minutes of Dec 22, 2025 (unanimous)
• Tabled county agreement for inmate housing with Washita County (unanimous)
• Took no action on ACCO assessment payment (unanimous)
• Approved emergency management payroll $12,157.33 (unanimous)
• Approved blanket purchase order for Glenn Oil Co. fuel $600 (unanimous)
• Approved blanket purchase order for Amazon supplies $350 (unanimous)
• Approved blanket purchase order for O.T.A. toll $25 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

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

• Approval of Comanche County Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) 2026
• Appointments of Assistant Purchasing Agents and Requisitioning Officers
• Purchase contract for 2026 CTS Rock Master dump trailer
• Public hearing on closing dead-end of county road at 210th Street and Gore Boulevard
• Sale of one flat bottom boat with trailer for Paradise Valley Volunteer Fire Dept.

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

• Accepted the December 15, 2025 minutes (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Tabled discussion on ACCO assessment payment (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Kept public hearing for dead‑end road petition on Jan 20, 2026 (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved lease‑purchase of a 2026 CTS Rock Master ½‑round steel end dump trailer (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Tabled adoption of the 2026 Emergency Operations Plan (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Tabled ODOT County Road Action Report for SW Sun Valley Drive (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved appointment of Lynn Bentley, Hannah Simmons, and Maressa Martin as assistant purchasing agents (vote not recorded)
• Approved use of commissioners’ signature stamps for non‑contract documents (vote not recorded)

Facilities Authority

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

• Acceptance of December 15, 2025 minutes
• Discussion of FY2025-2026 Detention Center budget
• Discussion of ACCO assessment payment
• Approval of claims and purchase orders
• Public comments period

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

• Approved Dec. 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous ayes)
• Tabled discussion on ACCO assessment payment (unanimous ayes)
• Approved detention‑center and emergency‑management purchase orders and claims totaling $36,319.49 (unanimous ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous ayes)

Board of Commissioners

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

• Grant application for Bridge No. 1057 in District #1 via the ODOT PACT Fund
• Bids for asphalt, pipe, lumber, tires, and custodial supplies (Bids #19-#32)
• Bid #18 for printing of ballots for 2026
• Two security and fire alarm maintenance contracts with VSC Fire & Security, Inc. totaling $53,801
• Donation of $25,000 from Thomas C. Francois to oil and chip Sun Valley Drive

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

• Accepted minutes of Dec 8, 2025 (John and Owens ayes, no nays)
• Approved letter of intent for PACT Fund grant for Bridge 1057 (John and Owens ayes, no nays)
• Awarded printing contract (Bid #18) to Royal Printing Company, Inc. (John and Owens ayes, no nays)
• Approved consent agenda for fire alarm & security system maintenance agreements ($17,841 and $35,960) (John and Owens ayes, no nays)
• Approved disposal resolutions for surplus vehicles, van, taser and printer (John and Owens ayes, no nays)
• Approved encumbrance of $28,014.84 from sales‑tax fairgrounds fund to Fairgrounds Trust Authority (John and Owens ayes, no nays)
• Approved encumbrance of $125,826.20 from use‑tax fund to Facilities Authority for inmate housing (John and Owens ayes, no nays)
• Approved encumbrance of $5,000 to Cabelka LLP for legal services (John and Owens ayes, no nays)

Facilities Authority

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

• Discussion of assessment and insurance questions for the Facilities Authority (item 7)
• Acknowledgment of Oklahoma State Fire Marshal inspection report for the Detention Center (item 8)
• Consider approval of 12‑month jail services agreement with Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority (item 9)
• Consider approval of claims, purchase orders, and blanket purchase orders (item 11)
• Weekly reports from Jail Administrator David Weber and Emergency Management Director Clint Langford (items 5‑6)

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

• Approved acceptance of December 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous ayes)
• Approved jail services agreement with Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority (12‑month term, unanimous ayes)
• Approved Detention Center payroll payment of $120,639.08 (unanimous ayes)
• Approved Detention Center purchase orders and claims totaling $135,237.07 (unanimous ayes)
• Approved Emergency Management payroll payment of $13,407.33 (unanimous ayes)
• Approved Emergency Management purchase orders totaling $576.75 (unanimous ayes)
• Approved Emergency Management blanket purchase order of $600.00 (unanimous ayes)
• Acknowledged Oklahoma State Fire Marshal inspection report with no discrepancies

Excise Board

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

• Approve minutes of the December 1, 2025 meeting
• Acknowledge transfer of appropriations
• Approve transfer of funds
• Approve requests for appropriations

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

• Approved December 1, 2025 minutes (Richard, Glover, Easton ayes, no nays)
• Approved transfer of appropriations among listed accounts (no nay votes)
• Approved court clerk payroll appropriation of $110,358.00 (Glover, Easton, Richard ayes, no nays)
• Approved resale property fund appropriation of $39,830.32 (Glover, Easton, Richard ayes, no nays)
• Approved sheriff service fee appropriation of $200.00 (Glover, Easton, Richard ayes, no nays)
• Approved treasurer’s meeting tax appropriation of $2,380.00 (Glover, Easton, Richard ayes, no nays)

Tax Correction Authority

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

• Approval of minutes from December 1, 2025
• Consideration of tax corrections
• Public comments period (3 minutes per person)
• Meeting location: Comanche County Courthouse, Room 303

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

• Approved minutes of Dec 1, 2025 (2 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved tax corrections 25‑170‑25‑237 totaling $154,489.00 (2 ayes, 0 nays)
• Adjourned meeting (2 ayes, 0 nays)

Board of Commissioners

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

• Grant agreement for $300,000.00 for the Comanche County Sheriff’s Department for stipends, equipment, training, and travel
• Purchase contract for a 2026 Peterbilt 589 Truck Tractor (Semi-Truck Chassis)
• Petition to close the dead-end of county road at the SE corner of 210th Street and Gore Boulevard
• Agreement with Court Related Services, LLC for the Alternative Sentencing Program
• Open Bid #18 for the printing of ballots for 2026

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

• Approved acceptance of the December 1, 2025 minutes (unanimous ayes)
• Approved purchase contract for a 2026 Peterbilt 589 truck via state contract SW0035 (unanimous ayes)
• Approved memorandum of agreement for the Alternative Sentencing Program (effective Oct 1 2025–June 30 2026) (unanimous ayes)
• Approved petition to close the dead‑end of County Road at SE corner of 210th St & Gore Blvd; public hearing set for Jan 20 2026 (unanimous ayes)
• Approved Office of Attorney General 2025 Sheriff’s Office Funding Grant of $300,000 (unanimous ayes)
• Approved tabling Open Bid #18 for ballot printing from Royal Printing Company (unanimous ayes)
• Approved consent agenda items including interlocal agreement with Lawton Public Schools (through June 30 2026) and a $7,995 grant application for a solid‑waste trailer (unanimous ayes)
• Approved appropriations: Court Clerk Payroll $110,358 and Resale Property Fund $39,830.32 (unanimous ayes)

Facilities Authority

The Comanche County Facilities Authority will meet to receive weekly reports from the Jail Administrator and Emergency Management Director. The board will also consider the approval of a tort claim and various purchase orders.

• Consideration of tort claim approval
• Approval of claims and purchase orders for payment
• Weekly report from Jail Administrator David Weber
• Weekly report from Emergency Management Director Clint Langford

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

• Approved acceptance of December 1, 2025 minutes (3‑0)
• Approved detention‑center purchase orders and claims (EGID $49,848.68, OPERS $24,291.44) (3‑0)
• Approved emergency‑management purchase orders: Jeff’s Key Supplies $13.25, Glenn Oil Co. fuel $226.49, Amazon supplies $221.10, Bennett Office Services $36.70 (3‑0)
• Approved emergency‑management retirement withholding $2,429.55 (3‑0)
• Approved emergency‑management health‑insurance withholding $4,134.62 (3‑0)

Floodplain Board

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

• Floodplain permits issued – Oklahoma Conservation Commission Glover Road erosion project
• 2024‑2025 MS4 stormwater activities update – 2026 permit stakeholders meeting
• 2024‑2025 MS4 stormwater activities update – annual report

Board of Commissioners

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

• Approve Master Services Agreement with Apprentice Information Systems of OK, Inc. for $13,200.00
• Approve disposal of a 1987 Chevrolet Van (ID #B-331-467) to Don Hill – A & J Salvage
• Approve disposal of 2013 and 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe SUVs and tire equipment to Don Hill – A & J Salvage
• Approve OMES Form 3 claim for reimbursement from the State District Attorney Council
• Authorize Ashley Taylor and Corinne Owensby to use the board’s signature stamps on BOCC documents

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

• Approved master services agreement with Apprentice Information Systems for $13,200
• Approved disposal of surplus 1987 Chevrolet van to Don Hill – A & J Salvage
• Approved disposal of surplus 2013 & 2014 Chevrolet Tahoes and FMC tire equipment to Don Hill – A & J Salvage
• Approved OMES Form 3 claim for reimbursement from the State District Attorney Council
• Authorized Ashley Taylor and Corinne Owensby to use county commissioners’ signature stamps on non‑contract documents
• Approved appropriations totaling $425,406.29 for county programs and services
• Approved transfer of $22,000 from Highway District #1 CIRB to Highway District #1 CIRB Lease Purchase
• Approved blanket purchase order 263189

Facilities Authority

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

• Approval of claims, purchase orders, and blanket purchase orders for payment
• Discussion of assessment and insurance issues with ACCO representatives
• Weekly report from David Weber, Jail Administrator
• Weekly report from Clint Langford, Emergency Management Director
• Acceptance of the minutes of November 24, 2025

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

• Approved acceptance of November 24 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $13,200 Master Services Agreement with Apprentice Information Systems (unanimous)
• Approved disposal of surplus 1987 Chevrolet van and 2013/2014 Chevrolet Tahoe SUVs to Don Hill (unanimous)
• Approved appropriations totaling $425,406.29 for various county programs (unanimous)
• Approved $22,000 transfer of Highway funds from District #1 CIRB to CIRB Lease Purchase (unanimous)
• Approved blanket purchase order 263189 (unanimous)
• Approved claims and purchase orders for payment (unanimous)
• Approved use of county commissioners’ signature stamps for BOCC documents (unanimous)

Excise Board

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

• Approve minutes of Nov. 17, 2025 meeting
• Approve board payroll
• Approve transfer of appropriations
• Approve transfer of funds
• Approve requests for appropriations

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

• Approved minutes of November 17, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved board payroll (unanimous)
• Acknowledged transfer of $22,000 from Dist. #1 CIRB to Dist. #1 CIRB Lease Purchase
• Approved requests for appropriations for numerous funds (unanimous)

Tax Correction Authority

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

• Consider approval of minutes of November 17, 2025.
• Consider approval of Tax Corrections.

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

• Approved minutes of November 17, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved amended tax corrections for Wolfeson Development LLC #25‑108 and Carl A. Points #25‑109 (unanimous)
• Approved tax corrections 25‑108 through 25‑169 as presented, total $75,090 (unanimous)
• Moved to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

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

• Opening of 13 six-month bids including asphalt, structural concrete, tires, and custodial supplies
• $5,000 encumbrance to Cabelka Law PLLC for Comanche County Facilities Authority legal services
• $5,000 encumbrance to Court Related Services, LLC for Pre-Trial Services
• $5,000 encumbrance to Court Related Services, LLC for Community Sentencing Services
• $5,000 encumbrance to Center for Economic Development Law for opioid abatement public trust formation

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

• Approved November 17 minutes (3‑0)
• Approved travel for Commissioner Owens to DC fly‑in, expenses ≤ $2,000 (3‑0)
• Tabled 6‑month bids (3‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items: $5,000 encumbrances, corrected deed, signature‑stamp use, $1,457.27 purchase‑card payment, blanket purchase orders, overage (3‑0)
• Acknowledged court summons CJ-25-679 and CV-2025-289 (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting (3‑0)

Facilities Authority

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

• Consider approval of claims and purchase orders for payment
• Consider approval of blanket purchase orders
• Weekly report from David Weber, Jail Administrator
• Weekly report from Clint Langford, Emergency Management Director
• Public comments (up to three minutes per person)

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

• Approved acceptance of November 17 minutes (3‑0)
• Approved claims and purchase orders for payment (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (3‑0)

Board of Commissioners

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

• Approve iNet SIP Trunk Service Agreement, $82.12 month‑to‑month
• Approve Change Order #1 with H.G. Jenkins, LLC, $27,358.21 for additional work on Cache Public School Parking Lots (Area 5 & 5.1)
• Approve Change Order #2 with H.G. Jenkins, LLC, decrease of $23,093.25 for unused quantities on the same project
• Approve agreement for private‑property drainage work at 135th & Gore, District #1
• Approve payment of outstanding warrant #33, $156.77 to Michael Johnston

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

• Approved acceptance of November 10 minutes (3‑0)
• Approved INET SIP trunk service agreement $82.12 month‑to‑month (3‑0)
• Approved Change Order #1 with H.G. Jenkins, LLC $27,358.21 for additional work on Cache Public School parking lots (3‑0)
• Approved Change Order #2 with H.G. Jenkins, LLC decrease $23,093.25 for unused quantities on same project (3‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items including private‑property drainage work, warrant lapse, signature‑stamp authorization, $15,0000.00 donation transfer, blanket purchase orders, overages, and payment claims (3‑0)
• Approved transfer of $15,0000.00 donation from Miller Road to CBRI District 1 M&O (3‑0)
• Approved blanket purchase orders 262906‑263018 and related ranges (3‑0)
• Approved overages on blanket purchase orders totaling $146.96 (3‑0)

Facilities Authority

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

• Consider awarding RFP #2026-001 for the Comanche County Community Wildfire Protection Plan
• Consider approval of claims and purchase orders for payment and blanket purchase orders
• Accept minutes of the November 10, 2025 meeting
• Weekly report from David Weber, Jail Administrator
• Weekly report from Clint Langford, Emergency Management Director

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

• Approved acceptance of November 10 minutes (3-0)
• Approved award of RFP #2026-001 Community Wildfire Protection Plan to CI International for $224,997.38 (3-0)
• Approved claims and blanket purchase orders listed in the agenda (3-0)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (3-0)

Excise Board

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

• Approve minutes of November 3, 2025 meeting
• Acknowledge transfer of appropriations
• Approve transfer of funds
• Approve requests for appropriations

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

• Approved minutes of Nov 3, 2025 (2-0)
• Approved transfer of $10,000 from contingencies to charity (2-0)
• Approved transfer of $15,0000.00 from Donation Dist 1 Miller Road to CBRI Dist 1 M&O (2-0)
• Approved appropriation of $119,549.88 to Resale Property Fund (2-0)
• Approved appropriation of $1.905.00 to Treasurer’s MTG Tax (2-0)
• Approved appropriation of $400.00 to Sheffiff Service Fee (2-0)
• Moved to adjourn the meeting (2-0)

Tax Correction Authority

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

• Approval of Tax Corrections
• Approval of November 3, 2025 minutes

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

• Approved minutes of Nov 3, 2025 (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved amended tax correction for Wolfeson Development LLC (#25-108) and Carl A (#25-109) (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved tax corrections 25-108 through 25-127 totaling $25,109 (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Adjourned meeting (3 ayes, 0 nays)

Board of Commissioners

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

• Award Bid #17 for sale of surplus vehicles and equipment to the Comanche County Sheriff’s Department
• Approve encumbrance of $28,220.67 from 2007 Sales Tax Fairgrounds Fund to the Fairgrounds Trust Authority
• Approve encumbrance of $160,701.20 from County Use Tax Fund to the Facilities Authority for out‑of‑county inmate housing (Oct 2025)
• Approve participation in County Road Machinery and Equipment Revolving Fund for FY 2026: one truck tractor and one asphalt dump trailer
• Approve $1,000 donation from Richard Boatsman to the Sheriff’s Department for less‑than‑lethal ammunition

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

• Accepted November 3 minutes (3‑0 aye)
• Awarded bid #17 for surplus vehicles to A&J Salvage (3‑0 aye)
• Approved consent agenda, except PO #262566 (2‑0 aye, Powers recused)
• Approved $160,701.20 encumbrance to County Facilities Authority for inmate housing (approved)
• Approved $28,220.67 encumbrance to Fairgrounds Trust Authority (approved)
• Approved donation of $1,000 to Sheriff’s department for less‑than‑lethal ammo (approved)
• Approved multiple private‑property drainage agreements (approved)
• Approved blanket purchase orders 262749‑262819 and related overages (approved)

Facilities Authority

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

• Approval of claims and purchase orders for payment
• Approval of minutes from November 3, 2025
• Weekly report from Jail Administrator David Weber
• Weekly report from Emergency Management Director Clint Langford
• Public comments period

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

• Approved acceptance of November 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous ayes)
• Approved detention‑center purchase orders and claims (unanimous ayes)
• Approved emergency‑management purchase orders and blanket purchase order (unanimous ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous ayes)

Board of Commissioners

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

• Approve lease with Dalston Mini Storage – $99/month for a 10 × 30 ft unit.
• Open Bid #17 – sale of surplus vehicles and equipment for the Sheriff’s Department.
• Dispose of listed HP and Dell computers declared surplus by the Board.
• Accept $1,850 donation for improvements to the Regional Juvenile Detention Center’s outdoor recreation area.
• Authorize Ashley Taylor and Corinne Owensby to use County Commissioners’ signature stamps on BOCC documents.

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

• Approved acceptance of October 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved lease with Dalston Mini Storage – 10 × 30 ft unit at $99/month, effective Dec 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Tabled open bid #17 for sale of surplus sheriff’s vehicles and equipment (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items: equipment disposals, $1,850 donation for juvenile detention center recreation area, and authorization of signature stamps (unanimous)
• Approved appropriations including Highway #1 $251,894.54, Highway #3 $232,059.54, CBRI $51,616.88, Juvenile Detention Center $158,780.95, Sheriff $415,033.72, Rural Fire $27,291.68, and other line items (unanimous)
• Approved transfers: $19,000 from JDC capital outlay to JDC M&O; $373.50 travel and $373.50 M&O from Sheriff Funding Assistance Grant (unanimous)
• Approved blanket purchase orders 262640 and 262666 (unanimous)
• Approved claims and purchase orders for payment (unanimous)

Facilities Authority

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

• Approve payment of $500 Bond Trustee Fee for 2014 Construction Fund (Aug 31 2024‑Aug 31 2025)
• Open RFP #2026-001 for Comanche County Community Wildfire Protection Plan
• Weekly report from Jail Administrator David Weber
• Weekly report from Emergency Management Director Clint Langford
• Consider approval of claims and purchase orders, including blanket purchase orders

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

• Approved acceptance of October 27, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved payment of $500 bond trustee fee for 2014 construction fund (3-0)
• Tabled RFP #2026-001 Community Wildfire Protection Plan (3-0)
• Approved detention center payroll $136,303.83 and related purchase orders (3-0)
• Approved emergency management payroll $16,273.96 and related purchase orders (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Educational Facilities Trust

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

• Consider approval of paying Invoice #57825 for the audit of 2025 financial statements ($4,900 total)
• Allocation of $1,127 to Elgin Public Schools, $3,234 to Lawton Public Schools, and $539 to Flower Mound Public Schools
• Acceptance of the Minutes of October 20, 2025
• Public comments (up to three minutes per speaker)
• New Business: any matters not known or foreseen at agenda posting

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

• Approved reading and acceptance of Oct 20, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved payment of invoice #57825 for audit ($4,900) (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Excise Board

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

• Approval of Board Payroll
• Approval of Transfer of Funds
• Approval of Requests for Appropriations
• Acknowledgment of Transfer of Appropriations

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

• Approved minutes of October 20, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved appropriation request for Highway #1 ($251,894.54) (unanimous)
• Approved appropriation request for Highway #3 ($232,059.54) (unanimous)
• Approved appropriation request for CBRI ($51,616.88) (unanimous)
• Approved appropriation requests for various county fees (e.g., Assessor Revolving Fee $318.51, County Clerk Lien Fee $1,582.52, County Clerk Preservation $17,430.00) (unanimous)
• Approved appropriation request for Juvenile Detention Center ($158,780.95) (unanimous)
• Acknowledged transfer of $19,000 from JDC Capital Outlay to JDC M&O
• Acknowledged transfer of $373.50 from Sheriff Funding Assistance grant to its maintenance and operations

Tax Correction Authority

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

• Approve minutes of the October 20, 2025 meeting
• Approve tax corrections (details not specified in agenda)
• Public comments (up to 3 minutes per person)

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

• Approved October 20, 2025 minutes (2-0)
• Approved tax corrections 25-093 to 25-109 totaling $23,337.00 (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting (2-0)

Board of Commissioners

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

• Bridge inspection contract with CEC Corporation for April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2028
• Juvenile detention services agreement with Johnston County through June 30, 2026
• OJA Detention Transportation FY2026 contract for the Comanche County Regional Juvenile Detention Center
• $5,000 encumbrance from Opioid Abatement Settlement Fund to Center for Economic Development Law
• $5,000 encumbrances from County Use Tax fund to Cabelka Law PLLC and Court Related Services, LLC

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

• Approved October 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Stormwater MS4 Annual Report (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including juvenile detention contracts with Johnston County and OJA (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 encumbrances to Center for Economic Development Law, Cabelka Law PLLC, and Court Related Services LLC
• Authorized Ashley Taylor and Corinne Owensby to use commissioners’ signature stamps (unanimous)
• Appointed receiving officers Michelle Livingston and Lacie Jackson for specified district fund accounts
• Approved selection of CEC Corporation for bridge‑inspection contracts (April 1 2026 – March 31 2028)
• Approved blanket purchase orders 262584‑262586 and 262619‑262624 and overages of $35.80 and $4.74 (unanimous)

Facilities Authority

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

• Discussion on jail intercom and electronic control board repairs
• Review of final PREA facility audit report
• Approval to dispose of surplus equipment (UltraTec phone, 2011 Dodge Charger, cabinets)
• Approval of claims and purchase orders for payment
• Public comments period

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

• Approved acceptance of October 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved acknowledgment of PREA audit report for the detention center (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to dispose of surplus equipment (one phone, two cabinets, one Dodge Charger) by junking (unanimous)
• Approved payment of listed purchase orders and claims for supplies and services (unanimous)
• Moved to take no action on intercom and electronic door lock replacement proposals (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

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

• Proposed amendment to Lawton Downtown Economic Development Project Plan and creation of Tax Increment Districts
• Encumbrance of $173,415.10 to Comanche County Facilities Authority for inmate housing
• Encumbrance of $19,497.69 to Clayco Industries, Inc. for roof replacement at Comanche County Sheriff’s Lot (915 SW 2nd Street)
• Payment of $5,625.00 to Smith Roberts Land Services for King Rd. over Little Washita project
• Award of six-month bid for emulsions and road oils (BID #16)

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

• Approved acceptance of October 13 minutes (unanimous ayes)
• Approved appointment of Commissioner Owens to Lawton downtown economic‑development project (unanimous ayes)
• Approved award of six‑month road‑oil contract to lowest bidder (unanimous ayes)
• Approved $173,415.10 encumbrance for detention‑center inmate housing (unanimous ayes)
• Approved $19,497.69 roof repair and $682.42 admin fee for sheriff’s lot (unanimous ayes)
• Approved participation in DCAM/RAMP capital‑assets roof program (unanimous ayes)
• Approved $5,625 payment to Smith Roberts Land Services for King Rd. project (unanimous ayes)
• Approved transfers: $300,000 from contingencies to General Gov’t M&O and $21,000 from Highway District 1 capital outlay to salaries (unanimous ayes)

Facilities Authority

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

• Resolution to declare surplus of Ultratac Hearing Impaired Phone (ID #K-218.40) for the Detention Center
• Resolution to declare surplus of cabinet (ID #K-109.17) for the Detention Center
• Resolution to declare surplus of 2011 Dodge Charger (ID #K-331.05) for the Detention Center
• Resolution to declare surplus of Eclipse Lateral File 4‑Drawer Cabinet (ID #K-105.13) for the Detention Center
• Consideration of claims and purchase orders for payment and blanket purchase orders

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

• Approved acceptance of October 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous ayes)
• Approved resolution declaring surplus of one ultratac hearing‑impaired phone, one cabinet, one 2011 Dodge Charger, and one Eclipse lateral file cabinet (unanimous ayes)
• Approved detention center payroll payment of $117,943.08 (FA260295) (unanimous ayes)
• Approved Greer County Sheriff inmate housing purchase order of $2,762.40 (FA260254) (unanimous ayes)
• Approved Grady County CR inmate housing purchase order of $9,405.00 (FA260255) (unanimous ayes)
• Approved Okmulgee County inmate housing purchase order of $101,920.00 (FA260256) (unanimous ayes)
• Approved Washita County inmate housing purchase order of $59,328.00 (FA260257) (unanimous ayes)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (unanimous ayes)

Educational Facilities Trust

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

• Approve Memorandum and release of final audit for year ending June 30, 2025
• Discuss and possibly approve Schedule of Findings and Responses and corrective action plan
• Approve Subsequent Events Memorandum confirming no events after September 12, 2025
• Approve execution of Representation Letter for the audit of financial statements
• Consider any new business items

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

• Approved reading and acceptance of September 2, 2025 minutes (3‑0)
• Approved release of final audit and adjusting journal entries for year ending June 30, 2025 (3‑0)
• Approved schedule of findings and corrective action plan for year ending June 30, 2025 (3‑0)
• Approved subsequent‑events memorandum confirming no events after September 12, 2025 (3‑0)
• Approved execution of representation letter on modified cash‑basis financial statements (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (3‑0)

Excise Board

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

• Approval of October 6, 2025, minutes
• Approval of Transfer of Funds
• Approval of Requests for Appropriations
• Appointment of Brent Easton to Equalization and Excise Board
• Public comments period

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

• Approved minutes of Oct 6, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved transfer of $300,000 from Contingencies to General Gov’t M&O (3-0)
• Approved transfer of $10,000 from JDC Capital Outlay to JDC M&O (3-0)
• Approved transfer of $21,000 from Highway Dist. 1 Capital Outlay to Dist. 1 Salaries (3-0)
• Approved transfer of $3,125 from Jail Sales Tax M&O to County Use Tax (3-0)
• Approved transfer of $18,750 from FEMA Grant Funds to County Use Tax (3-0)
• Acknowledged appointment of Brent Easton to Equalization and Excise Board (effective Sep 23 2025)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Tax Correction Authority

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

• Approval of tax corrections
• Approval of September 15, 2025, meeting minutes

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

• Approved September 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved tax corrections 25-091 & 25-092 totaling $2,837 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

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

• Approve $27,996.53 encumbrance from 2007 Sales Tax Fairgrounds Fund to the Comanche County Fairgrounds Trust Authority
• Approve $61,795.00 encumbrance from 2007 Sales Tax Industrial Authority Fund to the Comanche County Industrial Development Authority
• Revise resolution to participate in the County Road Machinery and Equipment Revolving Fund for FY 2026 equipment (one truck tractor and one crack sealer)
• Authorize Ashley Taylor and Corinne Owensby to use County Commissioners’ signature stamps on consent‑agenda documents (excluding contracts and agreements)
• Approve officials’ monthly reports, P‑Card statements, appropriations, transfers, blanket purchase orders, and related payments

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

• Approved October 6, 2025 minutes (3‑0 vote)
• Approved encumbrance $27,996.53 for Fairgrounds Trust (consent agenda)
• Approved encumbrance $61,795.00 for Industrial Development Authority (consent agenda)
• Approved participation in County Road Machinery and Equipment Revolving Fund for FY 2026 (consent agenda)
• Approved $21,000 transfer from District 1 Capital Outlay to Salaries (consent agenda)
• Approved $3,125 transfer from Jail Sales‑Tax M&O to County Use Tax (consent agenda)
• Approved blanket purchase orders (numbers 262238, 262245‑262247, 262252‑262253, 262256‑262263, 262295‑262300, 262303‑262306)
• Approved claims and purchase orders for payment (3‑0 vote)

Facilities Authority

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

• Acceptance of the minutes of October 6, 2025
• Weekly report from David Weber, Jail Administrator
• Weekly report from Clint Langford, Emergency Management Director
• Consider approval of claims and purchase orders for payment and approval of blanket purchase orders
• New business: consideration of any unforeseen matters

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

• Approved acceptance of Oct 6, 2025 minutes (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved claims and purchase orders listed (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Adjourned meeting (3 ayes, 0 nays)

Board of Commissioners

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

• Approval of 2025-2026 Estimate of Needs and financial statements
• Approval of water service rental agreement at $200 per month
• Declaration of surplus for 20 county vehicles
• Approval of a plat for Welch Springs subdivision
• Approval of OMES Form 3 reimbursement claim

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

• Approved acceptance of September 29, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2025‑2026 estimate of needs and 2024‑2025 financial statements (unanimous)
• Tabled bid #16 emulsion road oils for six‑month review (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items: roof warranty, private‑property work, water‑bottle service, vehicle surplus, plat, reimbursement claim, signature‑stamp use (unanimous)
• Approved appropriations for Highway #1 $224,047.50 (unanimous)
• Approved appropriations for Highway #3 $221,334.50 (unanimous)
• Approved appropriations for CBRI $52,982.99 (unanimous)
• Approved blanket purchase orders 262131‑262133 and 262159‑262186 (unanimous)

Facilities Authority

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

• Resolution to dispose of two desks (ID K-105.02 and K-105.04) as surplus equipment
• Approval of claims and purchase orders, including blanket purchase orders
• Weekly report from David Weber, Jail Administrator
• Weekly report from Clint Langford, Emergency Management Director
• Public comments (up to three minutes per speaker)

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

• Approved acceptance of September 29, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved resolution to junk two desks, IDs K-105.02 and K-105.04 (3-0)
• Approved claims and purchase orders for payment, including payroll $141,505.93 and various vendor invoices (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Excise Board

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

• Approve minutes of September 15, 22 and 29, 2025
• Discuss and possibly act on the Board of Commissioners 2025‑2026 Estimate of Needs and 2024‑2025 Financial Statements
• Approve FY 2025/2026 Estimate of Needs for schools, cities/towns and the Health Department
• Approve board payroll and transfers of appropriations and funds
• Acknowledge oath of office for new board member Brent Easton

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

• Approved September 15, 22, 29 minutes (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved 2025‑2026 estimate of needs and financial statements (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved board payroll (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved $224,047.50 appropriation for Highway #1 (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved $221,334.50 appropriation for Highway #3 (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved $414,720.59 appropriation for Jail – ST (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved $110,358.00 appropriation for Court Clerk Payroll (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved $13,925.11 appropriation for Law Library (3 ayes, 0 nays)

Tax Correction Authority

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

Board of Commissioners

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

• Approve 2026 REAP Grant Application for $75,000 to reimburse purchase of a skid steer
• Approve purchase of Caterpillar 275 XE L1 Skid Steer for $131,259 from Warren Cat (Sourcewell Contract #020223-CAT)
• Approve disposal of two body armor units (Inventory #JB-610-002 and #JB-610-003) as surplus for the Juvenile Bureau
• Approve encumbrances of $5,000 each to Cabelka Law PLLC, Court Related Services, LLC (pre‑trial and community sentencing), and Center for Economic Development Law
• Approve participation in the County Road Machinery and Equipment Revolving Fund for FY 2026 equipment requests

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

• Accepted September 15 and 22 minutes (unanimous ayes)
• Approved Commissioner Owens’s original FY 2025‑2026 budget estimate (unanimous ayes)
• Approved REAP grant application for $75,000 (unanimous ayes)
• Approved purchase of Caterpillar 275 XE L1 skid steer for $131,259 (unanimous ayes)
• Approved consent agenda items including disposal of two body‑armor units and multiple $5,000 encumbrances (unanimous ayes)
• Approved $5,033.12 payment to City of Lawton for FY2025‑2026 1st‑quarter E‑911 invoice (unanimous ayes)
• Approved $162,750 appropriation for Highway #3 (unanimous ayes)
• Approved blanket purchase orders 261944‑261962, 261984‑261987, 262012‑262018, 262037‑262038, 262045‑262050 (unanimous ayes)

Facilities Authority

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

• Resolution to declare surplus of desks ID K-105.02 and K-105.04, serial #950151‑A and 950151‑D, at the Comanche County Detention Center
• Approval of claims and purchase orders for payment and approval of blanket purchase orders
• Acceptance of the minutes of September 22, 2025
• Weekly report from David Weber, Jail Administrator
• Weekly report from Clint Langford, Emergency Management Director

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

• Approved September 22, 2025 minutes (3‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Approved resolution declaring surplus of two desks, ID K‑105.02 and K‑105.04 (3‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Approved listed claims and purchase orders for payment and blanket orders (3‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Adjourned meeting (3‑aye, 0‑nay)

Excise Board

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

• Discussion of the Comanche County Estimate of Needs for FY 2025‑2026
• Consider approval of Estimate of Needs for schools, cities/towns, and the County Health Department for FY 2025‑2026
• Acknowledge Transfer of Appropriations
• Consider approval of Transfer of Funds
• Consider approval of Requests for Appropriations

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

• Approved FY 2025‑26 estimate of needs (unanimous)
• Approved $162,750 appropriation for Highway #3 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

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

• Assessment request from ACCO for $153,927 covering 2020‑2024 losses
• Inter‑governmental agreement for double chipseal on 5 miles of roads in District 3 (Stoney Point Rd, McCracken Rd, Madische Rd, McIntosh Rd)
• Dobson Fiber service contract: 37‑month term at $254 per month for the Juvenile Bureau
• Professional Service Agreement with Maggie Sprague at $20 per hour for health improvement strategies (Sept 22 2025‑June 30 2026)
• Software Support Agreement with PlanetView GSI: $18,000 annual fee for the Assessor’s Office

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

• Postponed acceptance of September 15, 2025 minutes (Powers, Owens, Clark aye)
• Rejected FY 2025‑2026 Estimate of Needs (Clark and Owens aye, Powers nay)
• Approved inter‑governmental agreement with Comanche Nation for $242,000 double chipseal (Powers, Clark, Owens aye)
• Approved plan for five miles of double chipseal on specified roads (Powers, Owens, Clark aye)
• Approved Dobson Fiber service order for Juvenile Bureau ($254/month for 37 months) (Powers, Owens, Clark aye)
• Approved consent agenda items—including professional service agreement with Maggie Sprague, software support $18,000, private‑property drainage work, surplus body armor declaration, $110 purchase‑card payment, $5,000 appropriation transfer, blanket purchase orders, and claims payments (Powers, Owens, Clark aye)

Facilities Authority

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

• Review ACCO notice letter requesting $289,869 for 2020‑2024 losses
• Discuss housing of Comanche County inmates outside the county
• Approve claims and purchase orders, including blanket purchase orders

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

• Approved acceptance of September 15, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved detention center payroll $129,143.21 and listed purchase orders (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Excise Board

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

• Meeting date and time: Monday, September 22, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.
• Location: Room 303, Comanche County Courthouse, 315 SW 5th Street, Lawton, OK 73501
• Public comments limited to three minutes per recognized speaker

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

• Approved school funding estimate for LAWTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS, ELGIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, CHATTANOOGA PUBLIC SCHOOLS, CACHE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, FLOWER MOUND, BISHOP PUBLIC SCHOOLS, INDIAHOMA PUBLIC SCHOOLS and GERONIMO PUBLIC SCHOOLS (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (unanimous)

Excise Board

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

• Approve estimate of needs for schools, cities/towns, and the County Health Department for FY 2025‑2026
• Acknowledge transfer of appropriations
• Approve transfer of funds
• Approve requests for appropriations

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

• Approved school funding estimate for Lawton, Elgin, Chattanooga, Cache, Flower Mound, Bishop, Indiahoma, Geronimo public schools (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting (2-0)

Board of Commissioners

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

• Proposed Hospital Revenue Note, Series 2025, not to exceed $55,000,000.00
• ACCO assessment for losses from fiscal years 2020-2024 totaling $153,927
• 2026 REAP Application for $75,000.00 for roads in Lake Ellsworth Addition
• Inter-Governmental Agreement with Comanche Nation for $96,000.00 for road seals in Elgin
• Encumbrance of $180,805.16 for housing inmates outside of Comanche County

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

• Accepted September 8, 2025 minutes (aye votes, no nay votes)
• Tabled discussion on FY 2025‑2026 estimate of needs (aye votes, no nay votes)
• Tabled ACCO assessment letter concerning $153,927 request (aye votes, no nay votes)
• Approved hospital authority debt issuance up to $55,000,000 (aye votes, no nay votes)
• Tabled inter‑governmental chipseal agreement for five miles of roads (aye votes, no nay votes)
• Approved 2026 REAP application for $75,000 road improvements in Lake Ellsworth Addition (aye votes, no nay votes)
• Awarded fairgrounds utilities project to Pever Building Company, LLC for $739,014.50 (aye votes, no nay votes)
• Approved consent‑agenda items including right‑of‑way purchases, encumbrances, and signature‑stamp authorization (aye votes, no nay votes)

Facilities Authority

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

• Discussion and possible action on ACCO notice letter requesting $289,869 for FY 2020‑2024
• Discussion and possible action on housing Comanche County inmates outside the county
• Consider approval of Clint Langford as signatory for the Iamresponding.com Subscription Agreement
• Consider approval of claims, purchase orders, and blanket purchase orders for payment
• Acceptance of the minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting

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

• Approved acceptance of September 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous aye)
• Tabled discussion on ACCO assessment notice (unanimous aye)
• Tabled discussion on out‑of‑county inmate housing (unanimous aye)
• Approved Clint Langford as signatory for iamresponding.com subscription (unanimous aye)
• Approved claims and purchase orders for payment, including listed supplies and services (unanimous aye)

Excise Board

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

• Comanche County Estimate of Needs for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
• City of Lawton Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
• Great Plains Technology Center No. 9 2025-2026 Estimate of Needs and 2024-2025 Financial Statement
• Transfer of Funds approval
• Requests for Appropriations approval

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

• Approved September 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Great Plains Technology Center No. 9 2025‑2026 estimate of needs and FY 2024‑2025 financial statement (unanimous)
• Approved City of Lawton annual budget for FY 2025‑2026 (unanimous)
• Approved appropriation requests: Resale Property Fund $81,060.30; Treasurer’s MTG Tax $1,720.00; Sheriff Service Fee $4,200.00; American Rescue Plan Act $711.57 (total $6,227.34) (unanimous)
• Acknowledged transfer of appropriations (no action taken)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Tax Correction Authority

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

• Approve minutes of the August 18, 2025 meeting
• Consider approval of tax corrections
• Public comments (up to 3 minutes per person)

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

• Approved minutes of Aug 18, 2025 (aye votes: Richard, Edwards, Kinder; no nay votes)
• Approved tax corrections 25-08‑9 through 25-090 totaling $298 (aye votes: Richard, Edwards, Kinder; no nay votes)
• Adjourned meeting (aye votes: Kinder, Richard, Edwards; no nay votes)

Floodplain Board

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

• Blue Peak Fiber Optic Cable – 4 NW Cypress Lane
• AEP/PSO Overhead Electric Utility Pole Installation
• Lawton Water Authority Lakes Ellsworth Dam Project
• Lawton Water Authority Gondola Dam Maintenance Project (Letter of Delegation from Town of Medicine Park)
• Dollar General – 13501 SE Lee Blvd (SE 135th and Hwy 7)

Board of Commissioners

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

• Approved acceptance of September 2, 2025 minutes (3‑0)
• Approved tabling of FY 2025‑2026 estimate of needs (3‑0)
• Approved renewal of NASPO Valuepoint FMV lease (Option C) with Pitney Bowes for mail‑room equipment, $1,277.04 billed quarterly
• Approved authorizing Ashley Taylor and Corinne Owensby to use commissioners’ signature stamps for consent agenda documents (excluding contracts)
• Approved officials’ monthly reports and appropriations: Resale Property Fund $81,060.30; Sheriff Service Fee $4,200.00; Treasurer’s MTG Tax $1,720.00
• Approved blanket purchase orders numbers 261554‑261560, 261579
• Approved claims and purchase orders for payment (3‑0)
• Approved numerous listed purchase orders for FY 24/25 and 25/26 (software, services, supplies, etc.)

Facilities Authority

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

• Approved acceptance of Sep 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved claims and purchase orders for detention‑center and emergency‑management (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
• No action taken on inmate‑housing funding or contracts

Board of Commissioners

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

• Application for $75,000 REAP Grant for roads in Lake Ellsworth Addition
• Change Order #2 for $23,920 with RCJ Construction for American National Bank building demolition and parking lot
• Settlement of $52,000 to Caldwell Mechanical, LLC and Republic Law Group
• Engineering contract fee of $4,802 from CEC Corporation for double chipseal on five miles of roads in District #3
• Change Order #1 for $4,598 for Billy Walker Carpets at the County Health Department

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

• Approved August 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous ayes)
• Appointed Edward Hilliary to Industrial Development Authority (unanimous ayes)
• Approved $75,000 REAP grant application for Lake Ellsworth road improvements (unanimous ayes)
• Approved Change Order #2 with RCJ Construction, Inc. for $23,920 (unanimous ayes)
• Approved Change Order #1 with Billy Walker Carpets for $4,598 (unanimous ayes)
• Approved participation in Purdue Pharma and Sackler settlement (unanimous ayes)
• Approved participation in generic opioid manufacturers settlements (unanimous ayes)
• Tabled Open Bid #15 for Fairgrounds utilities project (unanimous ayes)

Facilities Authority

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

• Approved acceptance of August 25, 2025 minutes (2‑0 aye, 0 nay)
• Approved resolution to transfer surplus 2011 Ford Expedition to Medicine Park Volunteer Fire Department (3‑0 aye, 0 nay)
• Approved detention‑center purchase orders and claims for supplies (3‑0 aye, 0 nay)
• Approved emergency‑management purchase orders and withholdings (3‑0 aye, 0 nay)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (3‑0 aye, 0 nay)

Educational Facilities Trust

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

• Approved reading of June 2, 2025 minutes (3‑0)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule (3‑0)
• Approved FY 2025‑26 budget (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (3‑0)

Excise Board

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

• Approval of minutes from August 18, 2025
• Transfer of Appropriations
• Transfer of Funds
• Requests for Appropriations

Excise Board

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

• Discussion and possible action on the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Estimate of Needs
• Approval of Board Payroll
• Transfer of Appropriations
• Approval of Transfer of Funds
• Approval of Requests for Appropriations

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

• Approved August 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved board payroll (unanimous)
• Approved Highway #1 appropriation $245,969.89 (unanimous)
• Approved Highway #3 appropriation $448.32 (unanimous)
• Approved County Clerk Lien Fee $4,355.40 (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff Service Fee $23,037.12 (unanimous)
• Approved Jail – ST appropriation $450,767.59 (unanimous)
• Approved Rural Fire – ST appropriation $29,221.27 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

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

• Accepted August 18, 2025 minutes (Powers, John, Owens AYE; 0 NAY)
• Appointment of Krista Ratliff to Industrial Development Authority failed (Powers AYE, John & Owens NAY)
• Tabled Change Order #2 with RCJ Construction ($23,920) (Powers, Owens, John AYE; 0 NAY)
• Approved agreement, bonds, and insurance for Billy Walker Carpets flooring project (Owens, John, Powers AYE; 0 NAY)
• Approved service agreement with Astrophysics for X‑ray machine maintenance ($5,805) (consent agenda)
• Approved encumbrance $23,920 to RCJ Construction from General Government Capital Improvement Sales Tax Fund (consent agenda)
• Approved payment of $354,911.43 to H G Jenkins Construction for road project (claim approved)
• Approved donation of two Motorola mobile radios to Walters Police Department (consent agenda)

Facilities Authority

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

• Approved acceptance of August 18, 2025 minutes (3 ayes)
• Approved resolution confirming settlement of case CJ-2024-281 (3 ayes)
• Approved contract for legal services with Collins, Zorn, and Wagner (3 ayes)
• No action taken on intercom system repair/replacement at detention center (3 ayes)
• Approved detention center payroll payment of $132,109.53 (3 ayes)
• Approved detention center medical supply purchase orders totaling $1,244.76 (3 ayes)
• Approved emergency management payroll payment of $11,590.07 (3 ayes)
• Approved emergency management purchase orders totaling $1,434.28 (3 ayes)

Board of Commissioners

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

• Accepted August 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled Change Order #2 with RCJ Construction ($23,920) (unanimous)
• Tabled agreement, bonds and insurance for Billy Walker Carpets flooring project (unanimous)
• Tabled resolution designating tax‑exempt status for Billy Walker Carpets (unanimous)
• Approved $27,989.45 encumbrance from 2007 sales‑tax fairgrounds fund to Fairgrounds Trust Authority (unanimous)
• Approved $200,135.68 encumbrance to County Facilities Authority for out‑of‑county inmate housing (unanimous)
• Approved $4,250 payment to Smith Roberts Land Services for King Rd. project (unanimous)
• Approved two donations to the Sheriff’s Department for uniforms (unanimous)

Facilities Authority

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

• Discussion and possible action regarding Caldwell Mechanical v. CCFA lawsuit
• Resolution of Declaration of Surplus for one 2011 Ford Expedition (ID# E-11-0169)
• Approval of claims, purchase orders, and blanket purchase orders

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

• Approved acceptance of August 11, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Entered executive session on Caldwell Mechanical v. CCFA lawsuit (3-0)
• Adjourned executive session and returned to regular meeting (3-0)
• Moved forward on matters discussed in executive session regarding the lawsuit (3-0)
• Approved resolution declaring surplus of one 2011 Ford Expedition (3-0)
• Approved claims and purchase orders for payment and blanket purchase orders (3-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (3-0)

Excise Board

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

• Approved August 4, 2025 minutes (2‑0)
• Approved sheriff‑funding transfer of $989.57 (2‑0)
• Approved joint highway project transfer of $45,095.36 (2‑0)
• Approved resale property fund appropriation of $83,366.18 (2‑0)
• Approved treasurer’s MTG tax appropriation of $1,845.00 (2‑0)
• Approved sheriff service fee appropriation of $3,350.00 (2‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (2‑0)

Tax Correction Authority

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

• Approved August 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved tax corrections 25-086‑25-088 totaling $3,004 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

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

• School Resource Officer Agreement for Cache Public Schools District No. 1-001
• Flooring project at Comanche County Health Department awarded to Billy Walker Carpets
• Courthouse chiller maintenance agreement with Trane for $15,568.00
• IT and online backup services for Juvenile Bureau from Coast Technology Group at $467.00 per month
• Juvenile Detention Services contracts with Murray, Muskogee, Roger Mills, Texas, and Rogers Counties

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

• Approved acceptance of August 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous ayes)
• Approved school resource officer agreement with Cache Public Schools District No. 1‑001 (unanimous ayes)
• Tabled agreement, bonds, and insurance certificates for Billy Walker Carpets flooring project (unanimous ayes)
• Tabled tax‑exempt status resolution for Billy Walker Carpets and sub‑contractors (unanimous ayes)
• Approved tax‑exempt status resolution for CDBL Inc., CMAR, and sub‑contractors (unanimous ayes)
• Tabled open‑bids review for CMAR CDBL Inc. bid package #13 (unanimous ayes)
• Approved consent‑agenda items: private‑property ditch cleaning, Trane chiller maintenance ($15,568), juvenile detention service contracts, Coast Technology backup services ($467/mo), professional services with Paula Nunley ($19/hr), equipment donation, property sale, signature‑stamp authorization (unanimous ayes)
• Approved appropriations: Resale Property Fund $83,366.18; Treasurer’s MTG Tax $1,845.00; Sheriff Service Fee $3,350.00 (unanimous ayes)

Facilities Authority

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

• Approved acceptance of August 4, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved claims and purchase orders totaling $186,693.42 (3-0)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

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

• Approved July 28, 2025 minutes (3‑0)
• Approved Kenny Curry settlement $100,000 (Ryan John Y, Johnny Owens Y, Josh Powers N) – passed 2‑1
• Approved security equipment service agreement $165/month with Perkins Communication Systems (3‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items: surplus of 40 file boxes, signature‑stamp use, monthly reports (3‑0)
• Approved listed appropriations in consent agenda (3‑0)
• Approved claims and purchase orders for payment (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (3‑0)

Facilities Authority

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

• Approved acceptance of July 28, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved detention‑center purchase orders and claims for payment (3-0)
• Approved emergency‑management purchase orders and withholdings for payment (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Excise Board

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

• Approved minutes of July 14, 2025 (unanimous ayes)
• Approved 2025 Assessor’s Report (unanimous ayes)
• Approved courthouse holiday schedule for 2026 (unanimous ayes)
• Approved board payroll (unanimous ayes)
• Approved appropriation requests for multiple funds (unanimous ayes)

Equalization Board

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

• Approved May 19 & May 21, 2025 minutes (2-0)
• Approved final adjournment for the 2025 equalization protest period (2-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (2-0)

Tax Correction Authority

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

• Approved July 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved tax correction 25-080 (Michael & Jennie Rush) $2,680.00 (unanimous)
• Approved tax correction 25-081 (Linda F. Jameson) $13.00 (unanimous)
• Approved tax correction 25-082 (XHZ Grower) $7,072.00 (unanimous)
• Approved tax correction 25-083 (Biomat USA Plasma Center) $2,401.00 (unanimous)
• Approved tax correction 25-084 (Biomat USA Plasma Center) $2,473.00 (unanimous)
• Approved tax correction 25-085 (Southwest Driving School) $238.00 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

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

• Approved minutes of July 21, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Comanche County Courthouse holiday schedule for 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved $300,000 grant to the Sheriff’s Department (unanimous)
• Approved flooring contract for Health Department, $241,856.10 (unanimous)
• Re‑appointed Charles Lupi to Fairgrounds Authority, effective immediately through June 30, 2028 (unanimous)
• Struck discussion on $144,934.50 invoice from ACCO (unanimous)
• Took no action on Fairgrounds water and sewer ARPA project (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda items: juvenile detention contracts, wildlife services agreement, equipment disposal, and taser donation (unanimous)

Facilities Authority

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

• Approved July 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Facilities Authority meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Approved addendum to wildfire defense grant agreement (unanimous)
• Approved detention‑center payroll and purchase orders (unanimous)
• Approved emergency‑management payroll and purchase orders (unanimous)
• Approved ARPA‑funded services contracts (unanimous)
• No action taken on intercom system repair at detention center
• Invoice #026861 discussion resulted in no decision

Board of Commissioners

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

• Approved acceptance of July 14 minutes (unanimous).
• Approved appointment of Marty New to Agricultural Industrial Exposition and Fair Public Trust Authority (term ends 6/30/2027, unanimous).
• Approved inter‑governmental agreement with Comanche Nation for Route #7065 (SE 45th Street) with $145,000 tribal funding (unanimous).
• Approved inter‑governmental agreement with Comanche Nation for Route #6766 (15th Street) with $42,000 tribal funding (unanimous).
• Approved resolution to voluntarily participate in Oklahoma Qualification System for Incident Command System positions by 9/30/2025 (unanimous).
• Approved agreement and insurance certificates for Kobeck & Stone LLC for interior wall painting at the County Health Department (unanimous).
• Approved resolution designating tax‑exempt status for Kobeck & Stone LLC and its subcontractors for the painting project (unanimous).
• Approved encumbrance of $26,257.26 from the 2007 Sales Tax Fairgrounds Fund to the Fairgrounds Trust Authority (unanimous).

Facilities Authority

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

• Approved acceptance of July 14 minutes (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved salary increase for Jail Administrator David Weber to $100,000 (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved agreement and insurance for JB Home Construction remodel of exterior radio building at Big Rock Tower (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved detention‑center purchase orders and claims listed in the agenda (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved emergency‑management purchase orders and withholdings listed in the agenda (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Entered and adjourned executive sessions as required by 25 O.S. §307 (3 ayes, 0 nays each)
• Moved to adjourn the regular meeting (3 ayes, 0 nays)

Board of Commissioners

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

• Approved acceptance of July 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Acknowledged donation of K9 Skoden to the sheriff’s department (unanimous)
• Approved ODOT lake access project agreement – $180,000 for 1.43‑mile road to Lake Lawtonka (unanimous)
• Approved contract and insurance for Ryan Herring Construction, LLC for sheetrock work at the health department (unanimous)
• Approved tax‑exempt status for Ryan Herring Construction, LLC and its sub‑contractors (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda disposals of surplus equipment and vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved encumbrance of $103,079 from the County Use Tax Fund to the Facilities Authority for June 2025 inmate housing (unanimous)
• Approved county utility permit for Daniel Johnson (AEP Oklahoma Trans Co.) to rebuild 36.2 miles of transmission line (unanimous)

Facilities Authority

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

• Approved July 7, 2025 minutes (ayes: Kinder, John, Owens; no nays)
• Approved detention‑center payroll $117,008.76 and listed purchase orders (ayes: Owens, John, Kinder; no nays)
• Adjourned meeting (ayes: Owens, Kinder, John; no nays)

Excise Board

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

• Approved July 1, 2025 minutes (3‑0)
• Approved Court Clerk payroll appropriation $110,358.00 (3‑0)
• Approved Sheriff service fee appropriation $550.00 (3‑0)
• Approved Excess resale appropriation $393,277.99 (3‑0)
• Approved Resale property fund appropriation $208,079.64 (3‑0)
• Approved Treasurer’s MTG tax appropriation $1,645.00 (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (3‑0)

Tax Correction Authority

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

• Approved June 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved tax corrections 25-065, 25-066, 25-068‑25-079 totaling $52,763.00 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

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

• Approved acceptance of June 30, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved entry into executive session to discuss Kenny Curry litigation (unanimous)
• Approved taking no action on pending Kenny Curry litigation (unanimous)
• Approved $42,576.87 contract with Hoidale Co. for upgraded fuel‑master system (unanimous)
• Approved $95,120 painting contract to Kobeck & Stone LLC (unanimous)
• Approved tabling of open bids for CMAR project (unanimous)
• Approved encumbrance of $313,658 from County Use Tax Fund to Association of County Commissioners for insurance premiums (unanimous)
• Approved appropriation of $234,975.93 for Highway #1 (unanimous)

Facilities Authority

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

• Approved acceptance of June 30, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Awarded remodel of exterior radio building at Big Rock Tower to JB Home Construction, LLC for $33,916.00 (3-0)
• Approved agreement and insurance for Chizum’s Fencing, LLC to replace fence at Big Rock Tower (3-0)
• Approved detention‑center purchase orders and claims listed in the minutes (3-0)
• Approved emergency‑management purchase orders and ARPA‑funded architectural services (3-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (3-0)

Excise Board

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

• Elected J.P. Richard as chairman (unanimous aye)
• Elected Dustin Glover as vice‑chairman (unanimous aye)
• Approved June 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous aye)
• Approved resolution setting salary calculations for elected officials FY 2025‑2026 (unanimous aye)
• Approved temporary appropriations for the county, cities, towns, schools and health department FY 2025‑2026 (unanimous aye)
• Approved board payroll (unanimous aye)
• Approved transfer of $250,000 from capital outlay to salary (unanimous aye)
• Approved appropriation requests for multiple funds (e.g., Highway #1 $234,975.93, Highway #3 $233,409.82, CBRI $60,079.79, County Clerk Preservation $20,310.00, Juvenile Detention Center $152,842.37, etc.) (unanimous aye)

Board of Commissioners

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

• Approved ACCO‑SIF workers’ compensation insurance policy $214,393 (2‑1)
• Approved ACCO‑SIG property & liability insurance policy $528,076 (2‑1)
• Re‑appointed Ryan Herring, Richard Allen, Paul Ellwanger to CCIDA (3‑0)
• Appointed Mitchell Ross Dorrell to Agricultural Industrial Exposition and Fair Public Trust Authority (3‑0)
• Approved Community Sentencing Program agreement with Court Related Services, LLC (3‑0)
• Approved Pre‑Trial Services agreement with Court Related Services, LLC (3‑0)
• Approved Dobson Fiber internet service $139 per month for District #2 (3‑0)
• Awarded Sheetrock bid to Ryan Herring Construction, Inc. $31,910 (3‑0)

Facilities Authority

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

• Accepted June 23 minutes (3 aye, 0 nay)
• Approved ACCO‑SIG insurance policy $313,658 (2 aye, 1 nay)
• Approved ACCO‑SIF workers’ comp policy $91,897 (2 aye, 1 nay)
• Tabled open bid WB25-15 for exterior radio building (3 aye, 0 nay)
• Approved open bid WB25-16 to replace fence at Big Rock Tower (3 aye, 0 nay)
• Approved multiple claims and purchase orders totaling $?? (3 aye, 0 nay)

Board of Commissioners

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

• Accepted June 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous ayes)
• Approved GMAX amendment for CDBL, Inc. construction manager (unanimous ayes)
• Approved resolution creating the SODA Trust, accepting county interest, and appointing trustees (unanimous ayes)
• Tabled written bid #WB25-17 for sheetrock installation (unanimous ayes)
• Tabled discussions on insurance proposals and workers’ compensation agreements (unanimous ayes)
• Awarded six‑month bids for asphalt recycler, tires, and custodial supplies (unanimous ayes)
• Approved consent agenda: interlocal agreements, parking license, professional services, floor care contract, $54,550 encumbrance, FY 2025‑26 investment policy, project proposal #CL2172, and depositary banks (unanimous ayes)
• Moved to executive session to discuss pending litigation, then reconvened in open session (unanimous ayes)

Facilities Authority

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

• Accepted June 16, 2025 minutes (Powers, John, Owensby aye)
• Tabled discussion on ACCO‑SIF workers‑compensation policy ($91,897) (Powers, John, Owensby aye)
• Tabled discussion on Insurica workers‑compensation and liability proposal (Powers, John, Owensby aye)
• Tabled discussion on Paramount Claims third‑party administrator agreement (Powers, John, Owensby aye)
• Tabled appointment of Insurica as Agent of Record for ACCO renewal quotes (Powers, John, Owensby aye)
• Approved inmate‑housing agreement with Grady County Criminal Justice Authority (effective July 1 2025, one‑year term) (Powers, John, Owensby aye)
• Approved interlocal inmate‑housing agreement with Washita County (effective July 1 2025 to June 30 2026) (Powers, John, Owensby aye)
• Approved detention‑center and emergency‑management purchase orders and claims (Powers, John, Owensby aye)

Board of Commissioners

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

• Approved June 9, 2025 minutes (5‑0 vote)
• Approved agreement with Managed Care Strategies for CCRJDC therapy services ($2,000 per month)
• Approved $19,324.37 encumbrance to Comanche Home Center for sheriff’s department flooring
• Approved disposal of surplus printers and computers to Election Board and Assessor’s Office
• Approved interlocal cooperative agreement with Cache Public Schools (July 1 2025 – June 30 2026)
• Approved purchase‑card payment of $524.98 for May 2025 billing
• Approved listed claims and purchase orders (5‑0 vote)
• Approved blanket purchase orders 256990‑256991, 257073‑257077, 257080‑257083, 257090

Facilities Authority

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

• Approved acceptance of June 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Excise Board

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

• Approved June 2, 2025 meeting minutes (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved travel reimbursement for board members FY 2024/2025 (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Resale Property Fund appropriation $142,612.62 (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Sheriff Service Fee appropriation $350.00 (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Treasurer’s MTG Tax appropriation $1,665.00 (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Acknowledged transfer of multiple appropriations (no vote recorded)

Tax Correction Authority

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

• Approved June 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Tax Correction 25‑06‑7 for Brentwood Development Inc $5,416.00 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Facilities Authority

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

• Approved acceptance of June 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Approved claims and purchase orders for payment and blanket orders (unanimous vote)

Board of Commissioners

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

• Accepted May 27 minutes (3‑0 unanimous)
• Retained 35 mph speed limit on SW Lee Blvd (3‑0 unanimous)
• Awarded bid #WB25-12 to Comanche Home Center for carpet & cove base (3‑0 unanimous)
• Awarded bid #WB25-13 to Comanche Home Center for new flooring in sheriff’s department (3‑0 unanimous)
• Awarded bid #WB25-14 to Pippin Brothers, Inc. for two new sump pumps (3‑0 unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items, including $237,576.85 opioid settlement appropriation (3‑0 unanimous)
• Approved blanket purchase orders 256885‑256887 (3‑0 unanimous)
• Approved listed claims and purchase orders for payment (3‑0 unanimous)

Facilities Authority

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

• Approved acceptance of May 27, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved disposal (junking) of surplus equipment listed in the motion (3-0)
• Approved Detention Center payroll payment of $116,191.91 and related purchase orders (3-0)
• Approved Emergency Management payroll payment of $11,583.30 and related purchase orders (3-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (3-0)

Educational Facilities Trust

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

• Approved reading and acceptance of April 7, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved execution of representation letter from Angel, Johnston, and Blasingame for audit (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Excise Board

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

• Approved May 19, 2025 minutes (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved board payroll (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Adjourned meeting (3 ayes, 0 nays)

Tax Correction Authority

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

• Approved May 5, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved tax corrections 25-065 & 25-066 for RM Acquisition LLC totaling $28.00 (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

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

• Approved acceptance of May 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous ayes)
• Approved agreement, bonds and insurance for H.G. Jenkins Construction LLC for Cache Public Schools parking lots project (unanimous ayes)
• Approved resolution designating tax‑exempt status for H.G. Jenkins Construction LLC and its sub‑contractors (unanimous ayes)
• Approved table of 6‑month bids for various road and material contracts (unanimous ayes)
• Approved table of written bid WB25‑11 to re‑bid awnings at the Coliseum (unanimous ayes)
• Approved removal of letter Q from consent agenda for speed‑limit increase on SW Lee Boulevard (unanimous ayes)
• Approved renewal of Terminix pest‑management agreement at $145 per quarter (unanimous ayes)
• Approved encumbrances totaling $125,000 for opioid‑abatement program projects (unanimous ayes)

Facilities Authority

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

• Approved acceptance of May 19, 2025 minutes – unanimous
• Approved revisions to Comanche County Detention Center employee handbook – unanimous
• Approved master monitoring agreement with SPX AIDS to Navigation, LLC for tower lighting (3‑year term) – unanimous
• Approved wildfire defense grant agreement (up to $225,000) with OK Dept. of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry – unanimous
• Approved surplus declarations for listed detention‑center equipment – unanimous
• Approved payment of detention‑center purchase orders totaling $5,? (list items) – unanimous
• Approved emergency‑management purchase orders and blanket orders – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous

Equalization Board

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

• Retained fair cash value $54,054.00 for parcel #160032170 (1604 NW Irwin Avenue) – approved unanimously
• Altered fair cash value $71,724.00 for parcel #160015433 (2507 NW 7th Street) – approved unanimously
• Retained fair cash value $57,230.00 for parcel #160032091 (1614 NW Taft Avenue) – approved unanimously
• Altered fair cash value $84.620.00 for parcel #160010465 (1805 NW 40th Street) – approved unanimously
• Retained fair cash value $85,796.00 for parcel #160010251 (5419 NW Kinyon Ave) – approved unanimously
• Altered fair cash value $89,810.00 for parcel #160040016 (1908 NW 39th Street) – approved unanimously
• Altered fair cash value $61,000.00 for parcel #160003658 (4803 NW Floyd Avenue) – approved unanimously
• Altered fair cash value $105,057.00 for parcel #160018439 (4510 SW 45th Place) – approved unanimously

Board of Commissioners

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

• Approved minutes of May 12, 2025 (unanimous ayes)
• Approved Dobson Fiber monthly phone/internet service for Sheriff’s Dept at $1,584 per month (unanimous ayes)
• Tabled agreement, bonds, and certificates of insurance for H.G. Jenkins Construction (unanimous ayes)
• Tabled resolution designating tax‑exempt status for H.G. Jenkins Construction (unanimous ayes)
• Approved consent agenda with multiple CCHD service agreements (unanimous ayes)
• Approved surplus declarations and disposals of one RoadTec recycler, two Taser 10 weapons and one HP laser printer (unanimous ayes)
• Approved $25,000 OPIA program funding from State OPIA grant (unanimous ayes)
• Approved purchase‑card payment of $2,046.79 for April county purchases (unanimous ayes)

Facilities Authority

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

• Approved acceptance of May 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to junk 2007 Dodge Charger, ID #K331.04 (unanimous)
• Approved detention center payroll payment of $122,311.58 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase order FA250608 Western Detention Supplies‑Safety&Sec $2,623.00 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase order FA250724 Home Depot Janitorial Supplies $99.98 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase order FA250757 Johnson&Johnson Lock Supplies $81.00 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase order FA250769 Tiger Commissary Meals $47,573.98 (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (unanimous)

Excise Board

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

• Approved minutes of May 5, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved creation of Comanche Tribe Joint Cache Schools Route 7522 Fund (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Equalization Board

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

• Approved May 5, 2025 minutes (3‑0)
• Accepted assessors' value $15,436,145.00 for Lawton Place Apartments, LLC (3‑0)
• Accepted assessors' value $2,100,000.00 for ARG LMLAWOK001, LLC (PetSmart) (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (3‑0)

Board of Commissioners

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

• Approved acceptance of May 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation recognizing Oklahoma Home and Community Education Week (unanimous)
• Approved emergency disaster declaration for Comanche County (unanimous)
• Approved emergency procurement bypass for CCHD dehumidifier services up to $150,000 (unanimous)
• Approved $25,926.09 encumbrance from 2007 Sales Tax Fairgrounds Fund to Fairgrounds Trust Authority (unanimous)
• Approved $130,380.80 encumbrance from County Use Tax Fund to County Facilities Authority for detention center housing (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 encumbrance from State Opioid Abatement Program Fund to Oklahoma Alliance for Recovery Resources (unanimous)
• Approved creation of the "Comanche Tribe, Joint, Cache Public Schools, Route 7522 Fund" (unanimous)

Facilities Authority

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

• Approved acceptance of May 5, 2025 minutes (3‑0)
• Approved signature addendum for account #***3423 (3‑0)
• Approved surplus declaration for 2007 Dodge Charger (3‑0)
• Approved claims and purchase orders listed (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (3‑0)

Board of Commissioners

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

• Approved acceptance of April 28 minutes (3‑0)
• Approved AFLAC as designated provider for employee Section 125 plan (3‑0)
• Approved award of bid #WB25‑09 – Paint & Stucco at the fairgrounds to Ryan Herring Construction, $66,464.00 (3‑0)
• Approved award of bid #39 – Cache Public School parking lots project to H.G. Jenkins Construction, $830,455.48 (3‑0)
• Approved consent agenda resolutions including equipment disposal, fuel dispenser surplus, donation of shotgun racks, state reimbursement claim, and signature‑stamp authorization (3‑0)
• Approved appropriations for Highway #1 ($209,321.48) and Highway #3 ($209,321.49) among other line items (3‑0)
• Approved transfers of appropriations totaling $46,150.00 across various funds (3‑0)
• Approved blanket purchase orders covering numbers 256242‑256243, 256314, 256333‑256338 (3‑0)

Facilities Authority

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

• Approved acceptance of April 28, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved adding Major Michelle Barlow as authorized signer (3-0)
• Approved detention center payroll and listed purchase orders (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Excise Board

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

• Approved minutes of April 21, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved board payroll (3-0)
• Approved multiple fund transfers, including $1,500 from General to Treasurer M&O, $21,750 from Sheriff Funding Assistance Grant to Salaries, $4,400 from OSU Travel to OSU M&O, and $70,245 from Highway Dist. 3 Capital Outlay to Home Finance principal (3-0)
• Approved Highway #1 appropriation of $247,299.08 (3-0)
• Approved Highway #3 appropriation of $213,737.49 (3-0)
• Approved appropriations for CBRI $52,899.44, County Clerk Preservation $15,900.00, Court Clerk Payroll $60,000.00, Emergency Management $64,605.85, and other listed items (3-0)
• Approved appropriations for Sheriff Service Fee $20,111.80, Jail $384,039.56, Rural Fire $25,088.41, Economic Development $14,412.60, and related programs (3-0)
• Moved to adjourn the meeting (3-0)

Equalization Board

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

• Approved April 21, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Tax Correction Authority

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

• Approved April 21 minutes (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved tax corrections totaling $4,592.00 (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Adjourned meeting (3 ayes, 0 nays)

Board of Commissioners

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

• Accepted April 21 minutes (3‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Rejected bid WB25-07 for courthouse flooring (3‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Rejected bid WB25-08 for courthouse carpet (3‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Tabled open bid #39 for Cache Public School parking lot (3‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Approved paint & stucco bid WB25-09 for fairgrounds ($66,494) (3‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Approved bridge improvement project with ODOT ($1,411,466) (3‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Approved $5,000 encumbrance to Cabelka Law PLLC for facilities authority legal services (3‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Approved $5,000 encumbrance to Court Related Services LLC for pre‑trial release services (3‑aye, 0‑nay)

Facilities Authority

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

• Approved acceptance of April 28 minutes (3-0)
• Approved detention‑center and emergency‑management purchase orders and claims (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

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

• Approved acceptance of April 14 minutes (aye votes, no nay votes)
• Tabled discussion on employee Section 125 plan (aye votes, no nay votes)
• Tabled written bid WB25-08 for carpet replacement (aye votes, no nay votes)
• Tabled written bid WB25-07 for sheriff department flooring (aye votes, no nay votes)
• Approved consent agenda items (landowner agreement, surplus declaration, state reimbursement claim, signature‑stamp authorization) (aye votes, no nay votes)
• Approved transfer of $73,880 from General Gov M&O to Capital Outlay (aye votes, no nay votes)
• Approved blanket purchase orders for ranges 255918‑255966, 256051‑256084, 256085‑256113, 256124‑256127, 256132 (aye votes, no nay votes)
• Approved claims and purchase orders for payment (aye votes, no nay votes)

Facilities Authority

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

• Approved acceptance of April 14, 2025 minutes (all ayes, no nays)
• Acknowledged receipt of audited financial statements for FY ending June 30, 2024 (all ayes, no nays)
• Approved detention center payroll of $115,726.58 and listed purchase orders for payment (all ayes, no nays)
• Adjourned the meeting (all ayes, no nays)

Excise Board

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

• Approved April 7, 2025 minutes (2‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (2‑0)

Equalization Board

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

• Approved minutes of April 7, 2025 (2 ayes, 0 nays)
• Accepted assessor's value of $40,000 for parcel #160014581, 706 NW Euclid Ave (2 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved manufacturing exemptions for Georgia Pacific Gypsum, Dolese Bros, Bar‑S Foods, Republic Paperboard, and Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (2 ayes, 0 nays)
• Adjourned meeting (2 ayes, 0 nays)

Tax Correction Authority

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

• Approved April 7, 2025 minutes (3‑0)
• Approved tax corrections 25‑051‑25‑054 totaling $10,964 (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (3‑0)

Board of Commissioners

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

• Approved acceptance of April 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss Kenny Curry litigation (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Josh Powers as board representative for discovery in Kenny Curry case (unanimous)
• Approved engagement letter with Chris Angel, Budgeting and Accounting Services, PLLC for financial statements (unanimous)
• Approved MOU to reimburse City of Lawton $196,900 for enforcement and fire/EMS mobile site licenses (unanimous)
• Approved lease agreement for County Health Department facility near Lee Blvd and Sheridan Rd (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #1 with RCJ Construction, Inc. for sidewalk issues, $73,880 (unanimous)
• Awarded bid #38 Emulsions for road oil products, assigning specific loads to lowest and second‑lowest bidders (unanimous)

Facilities Authority

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

• Approved acceptance of April 7, 2025 minutes (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved memorializing lease agreement for health department facility at Lee Blvd & Sheridan Rd (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved detention‑center purchase orders and claims totaling $199,217.46 (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved emergency‑management purchase orders and withholdings totaling $6,449.37 (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved emergency‑management blanket purchase order FA‑E‑250162 (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Moved to adjourn the meeting (3 ayes, 0 nays)

Board of Commissioners

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

• Approved March 31 minutes (3‑0)
• Approved engagement letter for state auditor audit (3‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items (rental agreement, sand‑bar work, equipment disposals, $1,450 ODOT easement, signature stamp use) (3‑0)
• Approved purchase‑card payment of $435.91 for March purchases (no vote recorded)
• Approved highway appropriation requests: $192,603.99 for Highway #1 and $194,767.82 for Highway #3 (no vote recorded)
• Approved transfers of appropriations between juvenile bureau and county clerk (no vote recorded)
• Approved blanket purchase orders 255769‑255771 and 255788‑255817 (no vote recorded)
• Approved claims and purchase orders for payment (3‑0)

Facilities Authority

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

• Approved March 31, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved detention center and emergency management payrolls and purchase orders (unanimous)

Educational Facilities Trust

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

• Approved reading and acceptance of Jan 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Excise Board

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

• Approved March 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Acknowledged receipt of OSU training certification for A.C. Bennett (unanimous)
• Approved board payroll (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of appropriations (e.g., $4,802.25 OSU Capital Outlay to OSU M&O, $11,165.04 JDC Benefits to JDC M&O, etc.) (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of funds from Highway Dist 3 Capital Outlay $35,122.50 to Home Finance Principal $35,122.50 (unanimous)
• Approved requests for appropriations including Highway #1 $192,603.99, Highway #3 $194,767.82, CBRI $60,415.47, County Clerk Lien Fee $2,149.20, Juvenile Detention Center $142,404.48, Sheriff Forfeiture $21,000.57, Opioid Abatement Settlement $75,000.00, and many other items (unanimous)

Equalization Board

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

• Approved September 9, 2024 minutes (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Tax Correction Authority

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

• Approved March 3, 2025 minutes (aye votes, no nay votes)
• Approved tax corrections totaling $5,934 (aye votes, no nay votes)
• Moved to adjourn the meeting (aye votes, no nay votes)

Board of Commissioners

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

• Approved March 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved executive session to discuss Kenny Curry case (unanimous)
• Tabled Open Bid #38 Emulsions – Road Oils (unanimous)
• Approved amended custodial services agreement, increasing not‑to‑exceed amount to $25,000 (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 encumbrance from Opioid Abatement Settlement Fund to Center for Economic Development Law (unanimous)
• Approved county utility permit for Percheron, LLC to install 5‑ft underground fiber optic line (unanimous)
• Approved transfers of appropriations: $4,802.25 OSU Capital Outlay to OSU M&O; $35,122.50 Highway to Home Finance (unanimous)
• Approved payment of listed purchase orders and claims (unanimous)

Facilities Authority

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

• Approved acceptance of March 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous ayes)
• Approved PREA auditor contract for $4,000, audit dates Oct 8‑10, 2025 (unanimous ayes)
• Approved listed purchase orders and claims for detention center supplies (unanimous ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous ayes)

Board of Commissioners

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

• Approved acceptance of March 17 minutes (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Change Order #1 for guardrails & asphalt, $45,059.36 (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved donation of twelve Motorola XTL 2500 radios to Garvin County Sheriff (consent agenda)
• Approved disposal of one 2015 Caterpillar trackhoe and inventory update (consent agenda)
• Approved appointment of requisitioning officers Justin Guffey and Tracy Dorman for Fund 1321 (consent agenda)
• Approved appointment of receiving officers Matt Lepien and Ashley Taylor for General Fund accounts (consent agenda)
• Approved USACE nationwide permit for Cache Road unpaved roads grant project (consent agenda)
• Approved county utility permit for Percheron LLC to install ~1,200 ft of above‑ground fiber optics for AEP Texas (consent agenda)

Facilities Authority

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

• Approved acceptance of March 17 minutes (3-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss Gonzalez lawsuit (3-0)
• Adjourned executive session and returned to regular meeting (3-0)
• Approved conflict waiver for Gonzalez lawsuit matters (3-0)
• Approved amended standard form for account balance confirmation (3-0)
• Approved Change Order #1 for plate modification with Allstate Tower, LLC, $4,064.00 (3-0)
• Approved detention center payroll and multiple purchase orders totaling $105,550.74 plus supplies (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)