Pottawatomie County public meetings in 2022

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

• Executive session regarding the resignation of the District Attorney

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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