Pottawatomie County public meetings in 2024
30 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of County Commissioners
The Board will consider awarding American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 funds to the Town of McLoud for water and sewer infrastructure projects, based on an award agreement dated December 17, 2024. It will also consider a resolution to reimburse certain expenditures from the general fund for fiscal year 2024‑2025 using those ARPA funds.
- Award of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 funds to the Town of McLoud for water and sewer infrastructure projects (award agreement dated Dec 17, 2024)
- Resolution to authorize reimbursement of certain expenditures from the general fund for FY 2024‑2025 using ARPA funds
Board of County Commissioners
The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting on Dec. 16, 2024. After a recess to move the meeting to Shawnee City Hall, commissioners will attend a City of Shawnee meeting for informational purposes. They will then consider any agenda items or issues raised at that city meeting before adjourning.
- Recess meeting to move meeting to Shawnee City Hall
- Attend City of Shawnee meeting for informational purposes
- Consideration and action regarding City of Shawnee meeting agenda items
Board of County Commissioners
The Pottawatomie County Board of Commissioners will consider and act on a range of items, including awards for officers, opening of six‑month material and hauling bids, and several contract approvals. Items include a website development contract with CivicPlus, funding for Ritz theater signage, and acceptance of asset transfers from the SCCDA. The board will also discuss hiring an architect/engineer for a potential recreation project and other administrative matters such as minutes and purchase orders.
- Approval of website development contract with CivicPlus
- Approval for additional funding for Ritz theater signage
- Approval to accept transfer of assets from the SCCDA
- Approval to hire an architect/engineer for a potential recreation project design
- Opening of six‑month materials bid
Board of County Commissioners
The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will meet on Dec 9, 2024. They will discuss and take action on payroll for the period November 16 through November 30, 2024. The meeting also includes standard roll call and adjournment procedures.
- Consideration and action regarding payroll for November 16‑30, 2024
Board of County Commissioners
The Pottawatomie County Board will consider bids for digital ballot printing and a sign‑machine printer. It will vote on a resolution to hold a special election on April 1, 2025 to permanently continue the .00495 Education Money levy. The Board will also enter an executive session to discuss confidential economic‑development matters involving ARPA and SLFRF grant funds.
- Bid for digital ballot printing for the Pottawatomie County Election Board
- Bid for a sign‑machine printer for District 3
- Resolution to hold a special election on April 1, 2025 to continue the .00495 Education Money levy
- Executive session to discuss a multi‑agency building using ARPA and SLFRF grant funds
- District 2 purchase of a HHS series portable water pressure washer from Chappell Supply & Equipment with ARPA funds
Board of County Commissioners
The Pottawatomie County Board will consider a motion to enter executive session under 25 O.S. Section 307(B)(3). The session would continue confidential mediation regarding rodeo activities at 1700 W Independence St. After the executive session, the Board will vote on the matter discussed there. The meeting will then adjourn.
- Roll Call
- Vote to enter executive session for rodeo mediation at 1700 W Independence St.
- Vote to exit executive session and re‑enter open session
- Vote on the item discussed in executive session
- Adjourn
Board of County Commissioners
The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will meet to consider and act upon the quarterly meeting of policies and procedures.
- Quarterly meeting of policies and procedures
Board of County Commissioners
The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a plat for Saranaded Heights in District 1 and various financial appropriations. The board will also consider funding for the Child Advocacy Center and the South Rock Creek School Science Department.
- Plat of Saranaded Heights in District 1
- Funding assistance for Child Advocacy Center
- Matching funds request for South Rock Creek School Science Department
- Resolution to not accept private roads for county maintenance
- Use Tax funds for Reflections Hair Salon, Taco Boy, and McLoud American Legion
Board of County Commissioners
The Pottawatomie County Board of Commissioners will consider awarding economic development grants to local businesses and organizations, including Reflections Hair Salon, Taco Boy, and the McLoud American Legion. The board will also consider the sale of property on Clearpond Road and the disposal of office equipment.
- Consideration of economic development grants for Reflections Hair Salon, Taco Boy, and McLoud American Legion
- Consideration of property sale on Clearpond Road
- Consideration of disposal resolutions for office equipment
- Consideration of special pay for Isiah Osborne and Thad Campbell
- Executive session regarding confidential communications with an attorney
Board of County Commissioners
The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will meet for a special session. The body will consider and take action regarding the quarterly meeting of policies and procedures.
- Quarterly meeting of policies and procedures
Board of County Commissioners
The Board will review routine updates and several financial items, including minutes, transfers of appropriations, blanket purchase orders, mental‑health funding, and a flooring proposal for the court clerk. It will also discuss property‑related uses of 131 N Bell, 231 N Bell, and an outdoor building, and consider surplus/disposal of a GE refrigerator for District 3. Finally, the Board will vote to enter two confidential executive sessions to discuss potential purchases of properties at 318 & 320 N Broadway and at 1900 W MacArthur in Shawnee.
- Vote to enter Executive Session on confidential purchase of 318 & 320 N Broadway, Shawnee
- Vote to enter Executive Session on confidential purchase of 1900 W MacArthur, Shawnee
- Consider Eagle Vision Construction flooring proposal for the court clerk
- Discuss use and modifications of 131 N Bell and 231 N Bell for Child Advocacy Center
- Surplus and disposal resolution for a GE refrigerator for District 3
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will review several funding requests, including security software for Tecumseh Schools and facility upgrades. The meeting includes decisions on infrastructure agreements with CPN and the closing of incomplete ARPA applications.
- Approval of $100,000 in ARPA funds for McLoud American Legion handicap ramps and bathrooms
- Purchase of Centegix security platform for Tecumseh Schools for $115,700.00
- Awarding of a 1996 or newer pumper tanker for Brooksville Fire Department (Bid #24-25-4)
- Readdressing of 42120 St. Louis Rd and 42138 St. Louis Rd in District 3
- Approval of Ashwood plat
Board of County Commissioners
The Pottawatomie County Board of Commissioners will consider several actions, including a resolution for the County Health Department to contract with Quadient Leasing USA for an IX-5 mailing system lease. The board will also review bids for six‑month materials and hauling services, approve the Ashwood plat, and address a Community Market award agreement for ARPA Grant funds. Additional items include minutes, transfers of appropriations, blanket purchase orders, and travel to an OffenderWatch symposium.
- Resolution for the Pottawatomie County Health Department to contract with Quadient Leasing USA for a postal compliant IX‑5 mailing system lease
- Consideration of a six‑month materials bid
- Consideration of a six‑month hauling & miscellaneous services bid
- Approval of the Ashwood plat
- Community Market award agreement for ARPA Grant funds
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will consider actions on several land plats and the purchase of equipment for District 3. The meeting includes discussions on road surfacing for Old State Hwy 18 and Brookville Rd, as well as the disposal of surplus machinery.
- Purchase of one 2025 KWT880 dump truck for $226,880.00
- Surfacing and widening plans for Old State Hwy 18 & Brookville Rd (J/P 38496(04))
- Action on Prairie Ridge Phase II and Shawnee Meadows plats
- Contracts for Pottawatomie County Health Department with VIP phone services, AT&T Mobility, Standley Systems, LLC, and Quadient Leasing USA
- Disposal of surplus equipment including a 2008 Mack tractor truck and Volvo mini excavator
Board of County Commissioners
The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to take action on pending purchase orders and related claims. The meeting includes standard roll call and will adjourn after the discussion.
- Consideration and action regarding purchase orders/claims
Board of County Commissioners
The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will discuss several items, including a bid for a fire department pumper tanker, an award contract for the Sheriffs’ Assistance Grant, and a utility relocation agreement for OG&E. They will also consider purchasing properties at 318 and 320 North Broadway in Shawnee. An executive session will be held to review confidential matters related to hiring an administrative coordinator.
- Bid for one 1996 or newer pumper tanker for Brooksville Fire Department
- Award contract for Sheriffs’ Assistance Grant from Oklahoma Attorney General’s office
- County utility relocation agreement for OG&E on Pecan Grove Road (J/P 34467(04))
- Purchase of properties at 318 and 320 North Broadway, Shawnee, OK
- Executive session to discuss administrative coordinator hiring and interviews
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners is holding an emergency meeting to attend a 911 Board meeting. The purpose is to determine if the Board needs to take action regarding the contract to provide 911 services.
- Action regarding the 911 services contract
Board of County Commissioners
The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will vote on several procurement actions, including a school truck purchase for Earlsboro Public Schools and technology purchases for Shawnee Public Schools. The meeting also includes decisions on a right‑of‑way finalization on Highway 59B, a speed‑limit resolution for county roads, and disposition of a 1995 Ford tanker for Bethel Fire Department.
- Approve Earlsboro Public Schools use of sales‑tax funds to buy a school truck from Joe Cooper Chevrolet (state contract SW-35)
- Approve Shawnee Public Schools purchase of Lenovo Chromebooks via state contracts SW-1020C and SW-1041
- Approve Shawnee Public Schools purchase of Apple power adapters and charging cables (state contract SW-1020A)
- Finalize right of way along Highway 59B west of Highway 102 in District 2, SE/4 of Section 20‑T8N‑R2E
- Adopt a speed‑limit resolution for Pottawatomie County roads
Board of County Commissioners
The Pottawatomie County Board will consider approving Tecumseh Public Schools' use of sales tax funds to buy two Chevrolet Traverses from Joe Cooper Chevrolet under state contract SW-35. The board will also act on several administrative items, including approving minutes, transfers of appropriations, blanket purchase orders, and assigning officers for various county accounts. Additional updates will be given on facilities maintenance, the Public Safety Center, 911 services, and emergency management.
- Approve Tecumseh Public Schools purchase of two Chevrolet Traverses from Joe Cooper Chevrolet via state contract SW-35
- Approve Emergency Management purchase of business cards from Vista Print for $175.00
- Approve transfers of appropriations
- Approve blanket purchase orders
- Assign/request officers for multiple county accounts (floodplain, general government, ARPA, fire departments, etc.)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will meet for a special session to conduct a table top exercise regarding elections and potential incidents. This session involves the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and law enforcement members.
- Executive Session for election-related table top exercise with CISA and law enforcement
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss the FY 24/25 budget and the North Rock Creek Ranch, Phase I, plat. The meeting includes updates from public safety and emergency management, as well as payroll and appropriation requests.
- Approval of FY 24/25 Pottawatomie County budget
- Approval of North Rock Creek Ranch, Phase I, plat
- Utility relocation form for Job # 34469 Garrett’s Lake Road
- Payment of additional costs for moving court clerk office furniture
- Cash Fund Estimate of Needs and Requests for Appropriations
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to interview four applicants for the Pottawatomie County Administrative Coordinator position. These interviews and the subsequent vote will take place in Executive Session.
- Interviews for Administrative Coordinator: Bailey Bickerstaff, Jordan Palmer, David Conway, and Angela McMillan
Board of County Commissioners
The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss and act on several items, including the approval of Haskell Lemon Construction projects using American Rescue Plan Act funds, a county utility relocation agreement with OG&E, and the disposal of surplus equipment. The meeting will also cover a public safety investment fund application and a demonstration of a changeable message sign platform.
- Haskell Lemon Construction projects using ARPA funds ($126,615.00, $381,811.00, $163,537.60)
- County utility relocation agreement for OG&E (J/P 34467(04))
- Hiring Bass Law Firm for assessor appeal ($0)
- Purchase of John Deere bucket using ARPA funds ($2,020.00)
- Disposal of surplus Minolta scanner and 2007 Caterpillar grader
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a petition opposing a rehabilitation center in McLoud and consider several equipment purchases. The meeting includes actions on county addresses, a health department agreement, and a grant application.
- Purchase of a 2025 Mack Pi64T tractor/trailer truck for District 3 for $155,701.00
- Discussion of a petition from Miranda Tillman opposing a rehabilitation center in McLoud
- Approval for Macomb Public Schools to use sales tax and donation funds for playground equipment (OMNIA Contract #R220202)
- Establishment of 5-digit addresses East of Hwy 270 on Oklahoma St
- Purchase of two 2025 Chevy Equinoxes for the Sheriff’s Office using insurance funds
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will review several requests for Shawnee Public Schools to use sales tax funds for utilities, software, and fees. The board will also consider bids for bridge materials and health department furniture, and discuss ARPA fund allocations.
- Proposed use of sales tax funds for Shawnee Public Schools: $120,000 for assessor fees, $17,602.74 for accounting software, and $11,000 for auditor fees
- Awarding of materials re-bid for steel bridge planks and pipes (Bid #24-25-2) and furniture for Hughes and Seminole county health departments (Bid #24-25-3)
- Readdressing of Checotah Lane to a 5-digit address system for emergency finding
- Demolition quotes for 316 N. Broadway
- Approval of a utility relocation for ONG on the Garretts Lake project in District 1
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review county financials for July 2024 and consider several equipment acquisitions. The body will also discuss a speed limit resolution and a potential appointment to the Economic Development Board.
- Purchase of an AtMax 60-inch articulating rotary deck accessory for $21,171.38 using District 2 ARPA funds
- Lease of a 2025 Mack truck from Bruckner Truck & Equipment for District 1
- Appointment of Paul Simpson to the Economic Development Board
- Pottawatomie County speed limit resolution
- Handicap parking at the Election Board
Board of County Commissioners
The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will consider entering an executive session under 25 O.S. § 307 (B)(4). The session will address confidential communications with the Board’s attorney about mediation with the City of Shawnee and the SCCDA concerning the Expo Center. The Board will vote to enter and later exit the executive session and then vote on the item discussed.
- Vote to enter executive session for confidential mediation talks with City of Shawnee and SCCDA about the Expo Center
- Vote to exit executive session
- Vote on the item discussed in executive session
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss the employment status of A. Colley and R. Fink. The meeting includes a vote to enter and exit a confidential executive session to take action on these personnel matters.
- Personnel discussion regarding A. Colley
- Personnel discussion regarding R. Fink
Board of County Commissioners
The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will meet to review a plat for Macomb Crossings and various service contracts. The board will also address appropriations, purchase orders, and board appointments.
- Plat for Macomb Crossings
- Service contract with Integrated Network Solutions, LLC
- IT contract with Shanley Yates
- Reappointment of Tom Wilsie to the Pottawatomie County Facilities Authority
- CED#4 board position
Board of County Commissioners
The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss mediation regarding the Expo.
- Discussion of mediation in regard to the Expo