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The Board of County Commissioners will review updates for public safety and facilities maintenance. The body is deciding on several bid requests for materials and grants, as well as a resolution to update county official salaries.

• Resolution to update salary of county officials
• Pottawatomie County Facilities Authority issuing educational facilities leave revenue bonds
• Sealed bids for Maud, Asher, and Earlsboro MRDAF Grants
• Permit for Valor Telecommunications of Texas, LLC near Rattlesnake Rd and E 126 Rd
• Sale of a 2008 Ford Escape

Board of County Commissioners

The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget and various lease agreements. The board will also consider awarding bids for janitorial services and a pumper tanker for the Brooksville Fire Department.

• Awarding of janitorial services bid #26-27-6
• Awarding of pumper tanker for Brooksville Fire Department, Bid 26-27-7
• Lease agreement with Child Advocacy Center for 131 N. Bell, Shawnee, Ok
• Lease agreement with Usbank for a Vogeie 1700-3i asphalt spreader
• Right-of-way services with ODOT for project 35441(04)

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The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss and potentially approve the budget for fiscal year 26-27.

• Discussion and action regarding the FY 26-27 budget for Pottawatomie County

Board of County Commissioners

The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at 309 N Broadway in the County Admin Building. The agenda includes updates on facilities, the Public Safety Center, 911, emergency management, and the Sheriff's Office, plus votes on a janitorial services bid, a concrete quote for Brooksville Fire Department, payroll, budget transfers, a burn ban, a new ESRI mapping system, Child Advocacy Center agreements, and a use tax resolution. Commissioners will also consider hiring Lee Clark for a part-time Law Library position, a District Attorney's Office resolution, a tort claim for Melton Bradford, and an executive session on the employment of Kurt Schultz.

• Janitorial services bid #26-27-6 for Pottawatomie County
• Concrete work quote for Brooksville Fire Department
• Burn ban consideration
• New ESRI countywide mapping system
• Child Advocacy Center service agreement renewal and lease for 131 N. Bell, Shawnee, OK

Board of County Commissioners

The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners meets Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at 309 N Broadway, County Admin Building, 2nd Floor Boardroom. The board will hear updates on facilities maintenance, the public safety center, 911, emergency management, and the sheriff's office, then consider routine items including minutes, monthly reports, appropriation transfers, and purchase orders. Notable action items include a possible burn ban, a promotion, an MRDAF grant application for a road project, and several equipment disposal resolutions. No dollar amounts are stated in the agenda.

• Consideration of a burn ban
• Promotion of Kurt Schultz to Project and Facilities Maintenance Director for general government
• MRDAF grant application for EW Co Rd 110 (Redskin between S. Arena Rd and S. Fishmarket Rd), District 1
• SEFA report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2026
• Disposal resolutions for computer equipment for Emergency Management

The Board approved a $169,620 equipment purchase and authorized two road projects funded by MRDAF grants. They also approved internal budget transfers totaling $23,000 and promoted Kurt Schultz to Project and Facilities Maintenance Director. A public comment was received regarding storm water concerns for a proposed subdivision near Dale, but no action was taken on it.

• Approved $169,620.90 equipment purchase from Mission Critical Upfit (3-0)
• Approved MRDAF grant application for EW Co Rd 110 resurfacing (3-0)
• Approved District 2 sponsorship of Tecumseh MRDAF project for $25,000 (3-0)
• Approved $20,000 transfer from Sheriff capital outlay to M&O (3-0)
• Approved $3,000 transfer from Konawa Conservation capital outlay to M&O (3-0)
• Approved promotion of Kurt Schultz to Project and Facilities Maintenance Director (3-0)
• Approved disposal of multiple computer monitors and processing units to County IT (3-0)
• Approved monthly reports for Sheriff and Election Board (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will consider and act on multiple items, including opening and awarding bids for road maintenance (mastic seal and scrub chip seal oil), approving purchases for emergency management (a generator and conference attendance), and approving a supplemental agreement with ODOT for bridge and resurfacing work on EW 109 (Moccasin Trail Rd). The board will also consider personnel actions, surplus declarations, and routine financial approvals.

• Open and award mastic seal bid 26-27-4 and CMS-1PC scrub chip seal oil (material only) bid 26-27-5
• Approve purchase of Next Gen 26kW Generac generator from Oklahoma Generator for EOC at $19,035.24 including installation and 10-year warranty
• Approve encumbrance of $36,792.68 to Citizen Potawatomi Nation for unpaid 911 fees from October 2022
• Approve supplemental and modification agreement with ODOT on bridge and resurface EW 109 (Moccasin Trail Rd) in District 1
• Declare surplus two 2020 Dodge Ram 1500 pickups for sheriff's office and various IT equipment for Emergency Management

The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners approved a series of purchases and contracts, including awarding the mastic seal bid 26-27-4 to City Pavement at $2.50 per pound and the CMS-1PC scrub chip seal bid to Ergon Asphalt at $3.95 per gallon. The board approved Tecumseh Public Schools' use of sales tax funds for $33,644.00 in server software and migration, a $19,035.24 generator for the emergency operations center, and a $36,792.68 payment to Citizen Potawatomi Nation for unpaid 911 fees from October 2022. No action was taken on the September 15, 2026 minutes or on promoting Kurt Schultz to Project and Facilities Maintenance Director.

• Awarded mastic seal bid 26-27-4 to City Pavement at $2.50 per pound (2-0)
• Awarded CMS-1PC scrub chip seal bid 26-27-5 to Ergon Asphalt at $3.95 per gallon (2-0)
• Approved Tecumseh Public Schools using sales tax funds for Hype-V software and data migration, $33,644.00 (2-0)
• Approved payroll for September 1-15, 2026 with raises in District 3 (2-0)
• Approved transfer of $8,883.35 from M&O to Floodplain for salaries and benefits (2-0)
• Approved $19,035.24 purchase of a 26kW Generac generator for the EOC (2-0)
• Approved $36,792.68 purchase order to Citizen Potawatomi Nation for unpaid 911 fees from October 2022 (2-0)
• Approved ODOT supplemental/modification agreement for bridge and resurface of EW 109 (Moccasin Trail Rd) in District 1 (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with updates from several departments, including facilities, public safety, 911, emergency management, and the sheriff's office. Action items include authorizing fire departments to seek bids for equipment, approving a burn ban, adopting disaster recovery plans for three district barns, and approving disposal of surplus vehicles. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, reports, transfers, purchase orders, and claims.

• Consideration of bid for a 2001 or newer pumper tanker for Brooksville Fire Department
• Consideration of bid for Tecumseh Fire Department fire/squad bed removal, refurbishment, and remount on new cab and chassis
• Consideration of burn ban
• Disposal resolution for 2015 Western Star 18-wheeler for District 2
• Disposal resolution for 2009 Mack semi-truck for District 2

The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners approved a burn ban expiring September 29th and disaster recovery plans for Districts 1, 2, and 3. The board also authorized going out on bid for a pumper tanker for Brooksville Fire Department and for refurbishment of a fire/squad bed for Tecumseh Fire Department. Two surplus vehicles were approved for disposal to Hughes County and Okfuskee County, and a long list of purchase orders and claims was approved. All votes recorded were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved burn ban expiring September 29th (3-0)
• Approved disaster recovery plans for Districts 1, 2, and 3 (3-0 each)
• Approved going out on bid for a 2001 or newer pumper tanker for Brooksville Fire Department (3-0)
• Approved Tecumseh Fire Department going out on bid for removal, refurbishment, and remount of a fire/squad bed (3-0)
• Approved transfers of appropriations: $2,500.00 Emergency Management and $4,576.30 Sheriff Service Fee (3-0)
• Approved disposal of 2015 Wester Star 18-wheeler to Hughes County D2 for $22,500.00 (3-0)
• Approved disposal of 2009 Mack semi to Okfuskee County D3 for $25,000.00 (3-0)
• Approved purchase orders and claims including $192,241.40 for Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center salaries (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pottawatomie County Excise Board will hold a public hearing and consider the estimated needs and appropriations for municipalities that report to it, along with cash fund estimates and requests for appropriations. The board will also review minutes from previous meetings and receive informational updates on transfers and county financial statements.

• Public hearing on statements of estimated needs for current fiscal year
• Consideration of statements of estimated needs for each reporting municipality
• Consideration of Cash Fund Estimate of Needs and Requests for Appropriations
• Transfers of Appropriations (informational)
• County Financial Statements (informational)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several administrative actions, including road project sponsorship and service bids. The meeting also includes updates from public safety and facilities maintenance departments.

• Sponsorship of $830,000 Wanette road resurfacing project (District 2 expense: $330,000)
• Bidding for county building janitorial services
• $9,500 payment from Bethel Public Schools for bus communication services
• Accepting sealed bids for a 2008 Ford Escape
• LBI proposal for construction of a county maintenance facility

The Board of County Commissioners approved several financial requests, including a $1,000 match for film promotion and a sponsorship for road resurfacing in Wanette. The meeting also included the approval of monthly reports, payroll, and multiple purchase orders.

• Approved bidding process for janitorial services (3-0)
• Declared 2008 Ford Escape as surplus (3-0)
• Accepted sealed bids for a 2008 Ford Escape (3-0)
• Approved $9,500 payment for Bethel Public Schools bus communication services (3-0)
• Approved September 1, 2026, meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved September 1, 2026, special meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved monthly reports for health department, treasurer, court clerk, and county clerk (3-0)
• Approved payroll for August 16–31, 2026, including five District 3 raises (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

The Board of County Commissioners approved a $45,000 change order for the Brookridge Addition project and awarded a sole bid to Gaylon Standlee Construction for road prep work with operator at $3.00 per square yard. Commissioners also approved a $5,304.66 purchase of three Avive AEDs for Emergency Management vehicles, continued a burn ban, and approved a disaster recovery plan for the county treasurer's office. A memorandum of understanding with Red Rock Behavioral Health Services and a utility permit for Dobson Fiber along Iron Horse Blvd were also approved. All recorded votes were unanimous (Rush, Thompson, Dennis).

• Approved $45,000 change order for Brookridge Addition project (3-0)
• Awarded sole bid to Gaylon Standlee Construction for road prep work with operator at $3.00 per square yard (3-0)
• Approved purchase of 3 Avive AEDs with Avive Connect and one year of Avive REAL Connect Services for $5,304.66 using EM sales tax money (3-0)
• Approved continuation of a burn ban (3-0)
• Approved disaster recovery plan for the Pottawatomie County treasurer's office (3-0)
• Approved memorandum of understanding between Red Rock Behavioral Health Services and Pottawatomie County (3-0)
• Approved utility permit for Dobson Fiber in the SESE/4 of Section 28-T10N-R4E along Iron Horse Blvd (3-0)
• Approved hiring of a project and facilities maintenance director for general government; applications accepted until September 11 (3-0)

General

The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to consider and act regarding their quarterly meeting of policies and procedures. The meeting is scheduled for September 1, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

• Quarterly meeting of policies and procedures

The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners met in a special session on September 1, 2026. All items on the policies and procedures checklist were addressed with no action necessary, and no substantive decisions were made. The meeting adjourned at 10:57 a.m. after a unanimous vote.

• Adjourned special meeting unanimously (3-0)

General

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners approved a series of requests letting Tecumseh and Bethel public schools use portions of their sales tax funds for equipment and services, and approved economic development grants to two local businesses. Commissioners also accepted a $29,763 asbestos removal quote for 318 & 320 N Broadway, approved a $75,000 request from Legacy Parenting Center, and authorized a Tri-Part Disposition Agreement contingent on City of Shawnee approval after an executive session on a 13.7631-acre tract near Interstate 40. No action was taken on the XYZ plat, and no public comments or new business were recorded.

• Approved Tecumseh Public Schools using sales tax funds for 15 drones and equipment, TIPS #230905, $19,905.79 (3-0)
• Approved Bethel Public Schools sales-tax-funded trash service with Republic Services, $1,400 monthly (3-0)
• Approved Bethel Public Schools phone service with Go To Communications, Inc., $1,900 monthly (3-0)
• Approved Bethel Public Schools accounting software with ADPC Software, $12,384 yearly (3-0)
• Approved Bethel Public Schools firewall agreement with Norlem Technology Consulting, Inc., $14,700 (3-0)
• Approved Bethel Public Schools diesel from Paul Penley Oil, $24,500 yearly (3-0)
• Approved Bethel Public Schools reevaluation fees to the Pottawatomie County Assessor, $38,000 yearly (3-0)
• Approved Bethel Public Schools student information system/gradebook with Sylogist Ed, $18,000 (3-0)

General

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

• Quarterly review of policies and procedures

The Board of County Commissioners met for a special session on August 25, 2026. No substantive decisions were made during the meeting, and no action was taken regarding policies and procedures.

• No action taken on policies and procedures
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

General

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

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

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

General

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

• Approval or acceptance of the Assessor’s Report

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners approved a series of sheriff's office purchases paid with use tax, including $169,620.90 for equipment to upfit 10 Chevrolet Tahoes, $28,125.00 for the related labor, $12,000.35 for 5 Tait radios, and $45,000.00 for 5 Motorola dash cameras. The board also approved a quote to upgrade the Offender Watch system, raising payments to $5,500.00 (an increase of $2,662.00), and approved a long list of purchase orders and claims. It denied the appeal process of the Opioid Abatement Settlement allocations and took no action on a tort claim for Sammy Vasquez. All votes recorded were unanimous (AYE: Rush, Thompson).

• Approved blanket purchase orders (2-0)
• Approved $169,620.90 for upfit equipment on 10 Chevrolet Tahoes, paid with use tax (2-0)
• Approved $28,125.00 for upfit labor on 10 Chevrolet Tahoes, paid with use tax (2-0)
• Approved $12,000.35 for 5 Tait radios for the sheriff's office, paid with use tax (2-0)
• Approved $45,000.00 for 5 Motorola dash cameras for the sheriff's office, paid with use tax (2-0)
• Approved the sheriff's office applying for the sheriff's assistance grant (2-0)
• Approved Offender Watch system upgrade quote, increasing payments to $5,500.00 (increase of $2,662.00) (2-0)
• Approved OSU Extension Center paying for two 4-H attendees to nationals in New Orleans, not to exceed $3,500 for ladies and chaperones (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners

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

Board of County Commissioners

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)