Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

General

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

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

General

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

General

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

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

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

General

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

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

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

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

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

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

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

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

General

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

• Meeting cancelled

General

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

• Consideration and action regarding quarterly meeting for policies and procedures

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

• Motion to adjourn approved (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will decide on awarding a 2022 or newer school bus to Earlsboro Public Schools and approve a fencing quote for Shawnee Public Schools. It will also act on two right‑of‑way purchases: one for $760 from C.V. Lowery, Jr. Revocable Trust and another for $9,300 from Stevanna Thetford, including fencing. Additional items include relocating Emergency Management to the Industrial Park and several vehicle disposal and executive‑session matters.

• Award of a 2022‑or‑newer school bus for Earlsboro Public Schools (Bid 25‑26‑10)
• Approval of a fencing quote for Shawnee Public Schools
• Right‑of‑way purchase from C.V. Lowery, Jr. Revocable Trust for $760.00 (Job #36105(04))
• Right‑of‑way and fencing purchase from Stevanna Thetford for $9,300.00 (Job #3605(04))
• Relocation of Emergency Management to the Industrial Park property

The commissioners approved several financial and property actions, including the right‑of‑way purchase for $760, a $9,300 right‑of‑way and fencing purchase, and the relocation of Emergency Management to the Industrial Park in Tecumseh. They also approved the monthly reports, payroll, and a series of purchase orders and disposal resolutions. All motions passed with votes of AYE by Rush and Thompson.

• Approved right‑of‑way purchase from C.V. Lowery, Jr. Revocable Trust for $760 (AYE Rush, Thompson)
• Approved right‑of‑way and fencing purchase from Stevanna Thetford for $9,300 (AYE Rush, Thompson)
• Approved relocating Emergency Management to the Industrial Park property in Tecumseh (AYE Rush, Thompson)
• Approved monthly report of the county assessor (AYE Rush, Thompson)
• Approved payroll for April 1‑15, 2026 with terminations and new hire (AYE Rush, Thompson)
• Approved transfers of appropriations: $2,200 General Government, $21,000 Macomb Public Schools (AYE Rush, Thompson)
• Approved blanket purchase orders (AYE Rush, Thompson)
• Approved disposal of multiple donated vehicles with proceeds ranging from $250 to $50,000 (AYE Rush, Thompson)

General

Board of County Commissioners

The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will consider contracts with Palmer Construction and Total Assessment Solutions Corp., a Fishmarket Road/Dutton Road project, and the purchase of right-of-way from two trusts. The board will also discuss a resolution for the International Finals Youth Rodeo and enter executive session regarding the employment of Robin Ueltzen.

• Contract with Palmer Construction and Marine Company, LLC
• Contract with Total Assessment Solutions Corp.
• Fishmarket Road/Dutton Road project
• Right-of-way purchase from C.V. Lowery, Jr. Revocable Trust for $760.00
• Right-of-way purchase from Stevanna Thetford for $9,300.00

The Board approved a motion to transfer the Pottawatomie County 911 department to the Emergency Management division, effective July 1, 2026. Several contracts, purchase orders, and resolutions were also approved, including a contract with Palmer Construction, a blanket purchase order, and a disposal resolution. No action was taken on the Fishmarket/Dutton Road project or two right‑of‑way purchases.

• Approved contract with Palmer Construction and Marine Co. (Bid #25-26-8) (AYE: Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved minutes of April 7, 2026 with typo correction (AYE: Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved monthly reports of court clerk and election board (AYE: Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved transfer of $10,518.24 from M & O to capital outlay (AYE: Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved blanket purchase orders (AYE: Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved contract with Total Assessment Solutions for oil & gas assessments (AYE: Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved resolution for county‑funded entity travel (AYE: Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved motion to move 911 under Emergency Management effective July 1, 2026 (AYE: Thompson, Dennis)

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The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will consider awarding a bus barn bid and approving a $6,852.00 quote for Bethel Public Schools. The board will also review insurance claims, equipment purchases, and utility permits.

• Awarding of bus barn bid #25-26-9 for South Rock Creek Public Schools
• Approval of $6,852.00 quote from CDW-G for Bethel Public Schools
• Insurance claim for 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe repair estimated at $18,951.01
• Purchase of two walk-through metal detectors for the Pottawatomie County Courthouse
• Utility permit for Tri-County RWD2 crossing Westech Rd

The Pottawatomie County Board approved a comprehensive cash fund estimate and a $5,400 appropriation transfer to the sheriff's office. It also authorized blanket purchase orders, continued a county contract for the 2026 IFYR, and approved several equipment-related actions including a metal‑detector purchase, a utility permit, an insurance claim, and surplus declarations for county vehicles.

• Approved Cash Fund Estimate of Needs and Requests for Appropriations (AYE‑ Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved Transfer of Appropriation $5,400 from M & O to Sheriff M & O (AYE‑ Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved blanket purchase orders (AYE‑ Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Awarded low metal‑detector quote $10,518.24 to Protective Technologies International (AYE‑ Thompson, Rush, Dennis)
• Declared surplus for Chevy ambulance (VIN 1GBJC34F5SE246015) and Chevy ¾‑ton (VIN CKY235S115059) for Brooksville FD (AYE‑ Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved utility permit for Tri‑County RWD2 crossing Westech Rd (AYE‑ Thompson, Rush, Dennis)
• Approved insurance claim for 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe repair, $18,951.01 (AYE‑ Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved continuation of contract with IPRA for 2026 IFYR (AYE‑ Rush, Thompson, Dennis)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will review several infrastructure bids and funding requests. The body is deciding on utility agreements, grant applications, and personnel training approvals.

• Awarding of two reinforced concrete boxes for Brookridge Addition, Dist. 1 (Bid 25-26-8)
• Approval of a one-time fuel quote for Bethel Public Schools
• Resolution for a grant application to the Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Board
• ODOT programming resolutions for job piece numbers 35442(04) and 35443(04)
• Request from Rose Rock Habitat for Humanity to reallocate ReStore funds

The commissioners awarded a $294,453.01 contract to Palmer Construction & Marine Company for two reinforced concrete boxes. They also approved a $20,351.45 diesel fuel purchase for Bethel Public Schools, a $12,500 ReStore emergency‑repair fund reallocation, and a grant application to the Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Board. Additional approvals included the county utility relocation agreement, ODOT programming resolutions, and travel funds for the sheriff’s office and OneMap training. All motions passed with votes recorded as AYE by Chairman Dennis and Member Thompson.

• Approved $294,453.01 contract for reinforced concrete boxes (Palmer Construction & Marine Co.) – AYE (Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved $20,351.45 one‑time diesel fuel purchase for Bethel Public Schools – AYE (Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved $12,500 ReStore funds reallocation for emergency repairs – AYE (Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved grant application to Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Board – AYE (Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved county utility relocation agreement – AYE (Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved ODOT programming resolution for job piece numbers 35442(04) and 35443(04) – AYE (Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved up to $5,400 travel funding for sheriff’s office employees to attend Crimes Against Children Conference – AYE (Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved numerous purchase orders and claims – AYE (Thompson, Dennis)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to consider, discuss, and potentially take action regarding the IFYR.

• Consideration, discussion and possible action regarding the IFYR

The board held an open discussion on the IFYR but took no action. A motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Chairman Dennis, and approved unanimously (Rush, Thompson, Dennis). The meeting ended at 1:36 p.m.

• Adjourned meeting (3-0 vote)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pottawatomie County Board will vote on rescinding the awarded tree‑trimming bid to Oaky Professionals and rebidding the service. They will also act on a plat for Blackberry Ridge Section 2, open and award Bid 25‑26‑8 for two reinforced concrete boxes in Brookridge Addition, and approve a $19,198.14 purchase of a diesel mower for Earlsboro Public Schools. Additional items include updates from county departments and routine administrative actions.

• Consideration of plat for Blackberry Ridge Section 2
• Opening and awarding of two reinforced concrete boxes, Brookridge Addition, District 1 (Bid 25‑26‑8)
• Approval of $19,198.14 purchase of a Z994R diesel mower from P & K Equipment (SW‑1096JD) for Earlsboro Public Schools
• Rescinding Oaky Professionals tree‑trimming bid (Bid 24‑26‑3) and rebidding the service (Bid 25‑26‑3)
• Approval of Naco membership fee of $1,449.00

The board approved a county‑wide burn‑ban resolution and transferred $20,000 from salaries to benefits for the Court Clerk. It also approved blanket purchase orders, an updated drug‑and‑alcohol testing policy, and a $19,198.14 diesel mower purchase. Tribal MOUs for River Road Bridge and ditch repairs were adopted, and new members were appointed to the Economic Development committee. The board denied a tort claim for Scott Downs.

• Approved county‑wide burn‑ban resolution (AYE: Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved $20,000 transfer from salaries to benefits for Court Clerk (AYE: Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved blanket purchase orders (AYE: Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved updated drug and alcohol testing policy (AYE: Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved purchase of diesel mower for $19,198.14 (AYE: Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved MOU with Absentee Shawnee Tribe for River Road Bridge repairs (AYE: Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved appointment of Sonya McDaniel and Jake Clanin to Economic Development committee (AYE: Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Denied tort claim for Scott Downs (AYE: Rush, Thompson, Dennis)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several technology expenditures for Tecumseh Public Schools funded by sales tax. The meeting includes updates from public safety agencies and discussions on county-wide clean-up and personnel appointments.

• Purchase of 100 Apple iPads with AppleCare+ for $40,300.00
• Purchase of 200 Chromebooks and protective cases for $76,578.00
• Purchase of 100 Bump Armor Cases for $2,760.12
• Three Dept. of Transportation claims for Project #J3-54418(04)RB totaling $23,615.00
• Hiring of a public information officer

The commissioners approved economic incentives of $250,000 for Project Alpha and $255,000 for Project Beta, funded from use tax. They also approved several school equipment purchases, a transfer of $9,000, and various ODOT claims. Additional actions included a reappointment to the Shawnee Civic and Cultural Development Authority and the adoption of blanket purchase orders.

• Approved transfer of $9,000.00 from M & O to JDC M & O (AYE‑Rush, Dennis)
• Approved blanket purchase orders (AYE‑Rush, Dennis)
• Approved Tecumseh Public Schools purchase of 100 Apple iPads for $40,300.00 (AYE‑Rush, Dennis)
• Approved Tecumseh Public Schools purchase of 100 Bump Armor cases for $2,760.12 (AYE‑Rush, Dennis)
• Approved Tecumseh Public Schools purchase of 200 Chromebooks for $76,578.00 (AYE‑Rush, Dennis)
• Approved ODOT claim for project #J3-54418(04) RB for $8,800.00 (AYE‑Rush, Dennis)
• Approved economic incentives: $250,000 for Project Alpha and $255,000 for Project Beta (AYE‑Rush, Dennis)
• Approved reappointment of Randy Gilbert to Shawnee Civic and Cultural Development Authority (AYE‑Rush, Dennis)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider several actions, including approving a $10,000 GIS services contract, renaming Raccoon Road to Ellis Lake Road, and authorizing out‑of‑state travel for the 911 Director. The most significant item is the purchase of four Peterbilt trucks totaling $665,550 from the District 2 sales‑tax capital outlay account. Other items include a construction contract for the Timberstone Way box bridge and various routine reports and appropriations.

• Approve purchase of four Peterbilt trucks, $665,550 total, from District 2 sales‑tax capital outlay account
• Approve GIS services package with Caliber Public Safety for $10,000 for one year
• Rename Raccoon Road to Ellis Lake Road (from Kings Road to Westech Road)
• Authorize travel for 911 Director to OneMap Engage Conference in Little Rock, AR (April 30‑May 1, 2026)
• Consider construction contract with Haskell Lemon Group, LLC for Timberstone Way box bridge project (Bid #25‑26‑6)

The Pottawatomie County Board approved a $375,000 construction contract for the Timberstone Way box bridge. It also approved the March 3 meeting minutes, monthly agency reports, February payroll, a detailed cash‑fund estimate, a $3,000 appropriation transfer, blanket purchase orders, and the renaming of Raccoon Road to Ellis Lake Road. All motions passed with the same two votes recorded.

• Approved $375,000 Timberstone Way box bridge contract (Rush, Thompson AYE)
• Approved minutes of March 3, 2026 (Rush, Thompson AYE)
• Approved monthly reports of court clerk, county clerk, election board, health department (Rush, Thompson AYE)
• Approved payroll for Feb 16‑28 2026 with one termination (Rush, Thompson AYE)
• Approved cash fund estimate of needs and requests for appropriations (Rush, Thompson AYE)
• Approved $3,000 transfer of appropriations from M & O to JDC M & O (Rush, Thompson AYE)
• Approved blanket purchase orders (Rush, Thompson AYE)
• Approved renaming Raccoon Road to Ellis Lake Road (Rush, Thompson AYE)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several equipment requests for Bethel Public Schools and the Tecumseh Fire Department. The body will also discuss a county-wide burn ban and a mass notification system contract with Everbridge. Other items include budget phases for courthouse and election board projects.

• Purchase of two Ford chassis for Tecumseh Fire Department for $58,413.93 and $52,759.41
• Leasing 20 Chevrolet Tahoes from Enterprise
• SRLS invoice 803-17 for $5,000.00 for project 34469 Garretts Lake Road
• County-wide burn ban consideration
• One-year contract with Everbridge for a mass notification system

The Pottawatomie County Board approved several purchases using sales‑tax funds for Bethel Public Schools, including a storage container, chairs and a network switch. It also approved two new fire‑department vehicles and a statewide Everbridge mass‑notification contract. The board denied a lease for ten Chevrolet Tahoes and approved budget additions for the courthouse and election‑board projects.

• Approved Bethel Public Schools $3,650 storage container purchase (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved Bethel Public Schools $3,410.72 chairs purchase (AYE- Thompson, Rush, Dennis)
• Approved Bethel Public Schools $10,236.69 Fortinet switch purchase (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved Tecumseh Fire Department $58,413.93 F‑550 chassis purchase (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved Tecumseh Fire Department $52,759.41 F‑350 chassis purchase (AYE- Thompson, Rush, Dennis)
• Approved Everbridge one‑year mass‑notification contract for $23,274.00 (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved Phase 3 courthouse budget $42,367 (additional $29,183) and election‑board budget $74,527 (additional $11,523) (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Denied leasing of 10 Chevrolet Tahoes from Enterprise (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss infrastructure budgets and vehicle acquisitions. The board is considering expenditures for the Courthouse and Election Board projects with Lippert Bros. Inc., as well as leasing and upfitting 10 Chevrolet Tahoes.

• Phase 3 budgets for Courthouse and Election Board projects with Lippert Bros. Inc.
• Leasing 10 Chevrolet Tahoes from Enterprise and purchasing corresponding upfits
• Purchase of 5 dash cameras for the sheriff's office
• MOU between Pottawatomie County and Red Rock Behavioral Health Services
• MOU for MRDAF grant awards involving Maud, Asher, and Earlsboro

The Pottawatomie County Board approved payroll for the first half of February, transferred several appropriations totaling $110,200, and adopted new safety and procurement policies. It also authorized the purchase of dash cameras for the sheriff's office, upfitting of ten Chevrolet Tahoes, and declared surplus of certain county equipment.

• Accepted $11/ton decomposed granite quote (AYE: Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved payroll for Feb 1‑15, with one new sheriff hire and one court clerk termination (AYE: Thompson, Rush, Dennis)
• Approved transfers of appropriations: $200 Excise Board, $80,000 Capital Improvement, $30,000 Sheriff Funding Grant (AYE: Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved blanket purchase orders (AYE: Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved upfitting of 10 Chevrolet Tahoes for county use (AYE: Thompson, Rush, Dennis)
• Approved purchase of five dash cameras for the sheriff’s office, $45,000 (AYE: Rush, Dennis)
• Approved updated safety policy and procedures manual (AYE: Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Declared surplus of a Speedaire air compressor, 1991 air compressor, and a Stahl utility bed (AYE: Rush, Thompson)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will review bids for decomposed granite and a box bridge on Timberstone Way. The board will also consider funding for school geotechnical services and an audit of the Town of Wanette.

• Awarding of decomposed granite bid (Bid 25-26-7) and Timberstone Way box bridge bid (Bid 25-26-6)
• Approval for North Rock Creek Public Schools to use $22,350.20 in sales tax funds for geotechnical services
• Approval for South Rock Creek Public Schools to bid for a new bus barn
• Request for investigation of finances and compliance audit of the Town of Wanette
• Interlocal agreement with City of McLoud for 8 Street project

The commissioners approved awarding the Timbersone Way box bridge contract to Haskell Lemon Group for $375,300. They also approved an interlocal agreement with the City of McLoud for the 8 Street project, a county‑wide burn ban, and a request for the district attorney to investigate the Town of Wanette audit. Additional approvals included geotechnical services for North Rock Creek schools, a bus barn bid for South Rock Creek schools, blanket purchase orders, and the county financials for January.

• Award Timbersone Way box bridge contract to Haskell Lemon Group ($375,300) – approved (AYE: Rush, Thompson)
• Approve interlocal agreement with City of McLoud for 8 Street project – approved (AYE: Rush, Thompson)
• Approve county‑wide burn ban – approved (AYE: Thompson, Rush)
• Request district attorney investigate Town of Wanette audit – approved (AYE: Rush, Thompson)
• Approve North Rock Creek schools geotechnical services ($22,350) – approved (AYE: Rush, Thompson)
• Approve South Rock Creek schools bus barn bid – approved (AYE: Rush, Thompson)
• Approve blanket purchase orders – approved (AYE: Rush, Thompson)
• Accept county financials for January – approved (AYE: Rush, Thompson)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pottawatomie County Board will consider routine items such as minutes, monthly officer reports, payroll, appropriations, and purchase orders. It will also act on a contract with Project Safe, an invoice for Project #34469, and a request to purchase storm siren maintenance for $16,612.20. Additional items include health department staffing and various purchase order approvals.

• Approve storm siren maintenance purchase for $16,612.20 via OmniWarn
• Approve contract for services with Project Safe
• Approve SRLS invoice 803-16 for Project #34469
• Consider payroll for Jan 16‑31, 2026
• Consider transfers and blanket purchase orders

The commissioners approved the minutes from the February 3 meeting, the monthly reports, payroll for late January, and a detailed Cash Fund Estimate of Needs. They also approved several transfers of appropriations, blanket purchase orders, a contract with Project Safe, and an emergency management purchase for storm siren maintenance.

• Approved minutes of February 3, 2026 (AYE- Thompson, Dennis; Rush abstained)
• Approved monthly reports of court clerk, health department, county clerk, treasurer, and election board (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved payroll for Jan 16‑31, 2026 (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved Cash Fund Estimate of Needs and Requests for Appropriations (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved Transfers of Appropriations: $1,345 Courthouse Sec, $15,000 Court Clerk, $50,000 Emergency Management (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved blanket purchase orders (AYE- Thompson, Rush, Dennis)
• Approved contract for services with Project Safe (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved emergency management purchase of storm siren maintenance $16,612.20 (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss infrastructure, equipment, and county property. The board is deciding on bids for bridges and a contract for health services.

• Bids for two bridges in Brookridge Addition
• Purchase of a DJI Matrice 4TD drone for $12,826.07
• Contract with First Med Health for drug testing and wellness physicals
• Utility permit for ONEOK Gas Transportation near Old Barn Road
• County owned property at 35302 Clearpond Road

The board approved the January 27, 2026 minutes and authorized a bid for two bridges in the Brookridge Addition. It also approved several financial actions, including a $567,000 transfer of funds, blanket purchase orders, new private road signs, a contract with First Med Health, a $23,826 drone purchase, and an amendment to the travel policy.

• Approved minutes of Jan 27, 2026 (AYE- Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved bid for two bridges in Brookridge Addition (AYE- Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved transfers of appropriations: $35,000 to React EMS ST and $567,000 from salaries to M & O and benefits (AYE- Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved blanket purchase orders (AYE- Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved new private road signs with wording (AYE- Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved contract with First Med Health for drug testing services (AYE- Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved purchase of DJI Matrice 4TD drone for $23,826.07 from sales tax account (AYE- Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved amendment to travel policy requiring board approval for out‑of‑state travel using sales‑tax money (AYE- Thompson, Dennis)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will vote on authorizing Tecumseh Public Schools to use a portion of their sales‑tax revenue to buy new computers from Trafera (TIPS #230105). Other actions include adopting a county‑wide burn ban, approving a new fallen‑hero monument at the courthouse, setting a sale price for a county‑owned parcel, and renewing the GrayKey digital‑forensics license.

• Approve Tecumseh Public Schools purchase of computers from Trafera, TIPS #230105
• Adopt a county‑wide burn ban resolution
• Approve request for a new fallen‑hero monument in front of the county courthouse
• Set price for county‑owned property, parcel #0000-20-007-004-0-012-00
• Renew GrayKey license for digital forensics

The commissioners approved a $50,000 request for the county Firefighter’s Museum, contingent on receiving proper bids. They also approved a $6,100 use‑tax allocation for a new fallen‑hero monument and a $38,610 purchase of computers for Tecumseh Public Schools. Payroll for the first half of January and several blanket purchase orders were authorized, and a Ford F‑250 was sold to React EMS for $35,000.

• Approved $50,000 grant to Firefighter’s Museum (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved $6,100 use‑tax for fallen‑hero monument (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved $38,610 computer purchase for Tecumseh Public Schools (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved January 1‑15 payroll with 24 sheriff raises and 1 general‑government raise (AYE- Thompson, Rush, Dennis)
• Approved blanket purchase orders (AYE- Thompson, Rush, Dennis)
• Authorized notification to properties adjacent to 316 N Broadway for demolition (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved disposal of Ford F‑250 to React EMS for $35,000 (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved multiple purchase orders/claims totaling various amounts (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will consider and act on multiple items, including a bid for decomposed granite, funding for a FEMA site survey, and updates to public‑safety resources. They will also address a blanket purchase order, a license renewal for digital forensics, and a road project on Tucker Road. The meeting includes routine updates and proclamations but no public interaction during comments.

• Consideration and action regarding going out on bid for decomposed granite
• Approval for North Rock Creek Public Schools to use sales tax funds for a construction survey cost for a future secondary FEMA site
• Amendment on an STF project for District #1
• Renewal request for GrayKey License for digital forensics
• Consideration and action regarding District 3 ODOT Tucker Rd. project

The Pottawatomie County Board approved a bid for decomposed granite, transferred $150,000 for a sheriff grant and $96,300 of ARPA funds, and authorized the District 3 ODOT Tucker Rd. project. They also approved a $100,000 payment to the County Historical Society, a $5,000 Veteran's Museum sign purchase, blanket purchase orders, and adopted the minutes of the January 13 meeting.

• Approved going out on bid for decomposed granite (AYE- Thompson, Rush, Dennis)
• Approved transfer of $150,000 Sheriff Funding Grant from M & O to capital outlay (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved transfer of $96,300 ARPA funds to current year (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved District 3 ODOT Tucker Rd. project (AYE- Thompson, Rush, Dennis)
• Approved $100,000 payment to Pottawatomie County Historical Society (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved purchase of Veteran's Museum sign (~$5,000) from general fund (AYE- Thompson, Rush, Dennis)
• Approved blanket purchase orders (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved minutes of January 13, 2026 (AYE- Thompson, Dennis; Rush abstained)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will consider approving the Cash Fund Estimate of Needs and Requests for Appropriations, closing out the ARPA 10th Street sewer project in McLoud, and transferring a property in Maud to the city.

• Approval of Cash Fund Estimate of Needs and Requests for Appropriations
• Close out of ARPA 10th street sewer project in McLoud
• Transfer of 117M South Maud to the City of Maud
• Consideration of a county-wide burn ban resolution
• Execution of a deed for property in Maud

Board of County Commissioners

The Pottawatomie County Board will consider and act on several items, including approving District 3 to accept bids for the Timber Way Bridge project. They will also review a $33,750 contract for chain‑link fencing at the North Rock Creek Public Schools softball field, and discuss budget allocations for the courthouse and Election Board projects. Additional agenda items cover routine updates, minutes, payroll, and personnel appointments.

• Approve District 3 to accept bids for the Timber Way Bridge project
• Approve $33,750 contract with United Turf and Track for softball field fencing (TOPS #230101)
• Approve phase 3 budget for courthouse project and Election Board project with Lippert Bros. Inc.
• Approve transfers of appropriations and blanket purchase orders
• Appoint Aaron Scott as safety director