Pottawatomie County public meetings in 2025

Board of County Commissioners

The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners posted a notice of meeting that lists special, emergency, and reconvened meeting designations. No specific decisions, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes are detailed in the agenda. The agenda also notes a cancelled meeting on 02-20-25 at 00 AM. Consequently, the meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive items.

Board of County Commissioners

The Pottawatomie County Board will consider several financial actions, including a $4,000 reimbursement from the County Reserve Association for a Dodge Durango. It will also review transfers of appropriations, blanket purchase orders, and a CivicPlus contract amendment. Additional items include updates from county departments and a discussion on charging for mediation room use.

• Accept $4,000 reimbursement from the Pottawatomie County Reserve Association for a 2021 Dodge Durango
• Consider transfers of appropriations
• Consider blanket purchase orders
• Consider CivicPlus contract amendment
• Discuss possible fees for use of rooms for mediation

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider a range of approvals, including vehicle purchases for Bethel Public Schools, lease payments for Shawnee Public Schools, and an ODOT funding agreement to resurface Old SH‑18 at US‑177. They will also act on payroll for mid‑December, select a vice‑chairman, and address other routine items such as bids, financials, and surplus equipment disposal. All items are listed for consideration and action at the December 16 meeting.

• Approve purchase of two 2026 Chevrolet 1500 trucks and one 2026 Chevrolet Express van for Bethel Public Schools (state contract sw-35)
• Approve purchase of a 36‑passenger handicap‑lift bus for Bethel Public Schools (state contract sw-110)
• Approve Shawnee Public Schools use of sales‑tax funds to pay off leases for window installation (TIPS #220104) and temperature‑control equipment (TIPS #231002)
• Approve ODOT funding agreement (JP #3849604) to resurface Old SH‑18 at US‑177, extending 3.4 mi to Brooksville Road and 1.2 mi to Dancing Streams Road
• Approve selection of a vice‑chairman for the Board and payroll for Dec 1‑15, 2025

Board of County Commissioners

The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will consider approving Wanette Public Schools to use sales tax funds, approve a plat for Ray Estates, and discuss road resurfacing and real estate purchases. The meeting will also include routine approvals for payroll, reports, and executive sessions.

• Approve Wanette Public Schools sales tax fund usage
• Approve Ray Estates plat
• Discuss ODOT resurfacing of Old SH-18
• Discuss real estate purchases at Industrial Drive
• Enter executive sessions for employment and legal matters

The board approved the use of Wanette Schools sales‑tax funds to pay a $29,234.50 premium to OSIG and adopted the Ray Estates plat. It also approved a cash‑fund estimate covering numerous county fees and authorized the transfer of Kellie Clay to executive director with a salary increase for James Bishop to $52,000. The board approved purchase contracts and a lease for two industrial properties, authorized Commissioner Rush to sign, and hired Guy Engineering Services for a $87,540 conceptual master plan.

• Approved Wanette Schools use of sales‑tax funds to pay $29,234.50 premium to OSIG (AYE‑ Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved Ray Estates plat (AYE‑ Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved cash fund estimate of needs covering multiple fees (AYE‑ Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved transfer of Kellie Clay to executive director and James Bishop salary increase to $52,000 (AYE‑ Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved purchase contracts and lease for two industrial properties; authorized Commissioner Rush to sign and hired Guy Engineering Services for $87,540 (AYE‑ Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved ODOT programming resolution for resurfacing Old SH‑18 (JP #3849604) (AYE‑ Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved right‑of‑way affidavit for ODOT flood‑damage reimbursement at Squirrel Creek/Hardesty Road (AYE‑ Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved blanket purchase orders (AYE‑ Rush, Thompson, Dennis)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve the purchase of a 2026 Kenworth W900L truck, approve Wanette Public Schools' use of sales tax funds, and consider various interlocal agreements and utility permits.

• Approve Wanette Public Schools to use sales tax funds for OSIG premium
• Consider purchasing a 2026 Kenworth W900L truck
• Approve architectural services quote at 15 E. 10th Street
• Renew lease with Child Advocacy Center
• Call a Macomb town meeting to elect board members

The Pottawatomie County Board approved multiple items, most notably a $199,950 purchase of a 2026 Kenworth W900L truck for District 3 and a $40,800 architectural services quote. It also approved transfers of $20,000 and $10,000 appropriations, county holidays, a resolution renewing an interlocal agreement, and several utility permits and purchase orders. No action was taken on the Wanette Public Schools sales‑tax request or the Child Advocacy Center lease renewal. All motions passed with votes of Greg Rush and Abby Thompson.

• Approved purchase of 2026 Kenworth W900L truck for $199,950 (Rush, Thompson)
• Approved architectural services quote $40,800 at 15 E. 10th St (Rush, Thompson)
• Approved transfers of appropriations: $20,000 Court Clerk, $10,000 Sheriff Service Fee (Rush, Thompson)
• Approved blanket purchase orders (Rush, Thompson)
• Approved county holidays schedule (Rush, Thompson)
• Approved resolution renewing interlocal cooperative agreement and appointing Greg Rush (Rush, Thompson)
• Approved utility permits for Tri County RWD2 crossings (Rush, Thompson)
• Approved District 3 barn front lean‑to for $1,466 (Thompson, Rush)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners scheduled for November 25, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. was cancelled. No agenda items will be discussed or decided at this time. Any pending business will be rescheduled for a future meeting.

Board of County Commissioners

The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners considered and acted on several items, including approving a $75,000 transfer of appropriations for the County Clerk. They also approved a $95,588.07 transfer from salaries to benefits for the General Government and a $55,910.00 transfer for the District Attorney. Additional actions included approving blanket purchase orders, a bridge proposal, and a surplus property donation to the City of Maud.

• Transfer of $75,000 for County Clerk from salaries to benefits
• Transfer of $95,588.07 for General Gov from salaries to benefits
• Transfer of $55,910.00 for District Attorney from salaries to M & O
• Approval of blanket purchase orders covering multiple vendors
• Donation of surplus property at 117M South Maud, Block 3, Lot 13 to City of Maud

The commissioners approved the Oak Landing Estates final plat and awarded the digital ballot printing contract to Royal Printing. They also approved blanket purchase orders, payroll for the first half of November, a resolution on elected officials' salaries, the 2025 employee safety incentive, and October county financials. A large set of purchase orders and claims was approved. No new business was presented.

• Approved Oak Landing Estates final plat (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved digital ballot printing bid to Royal Printing (AYE- Thompson, Rush, Dennis)
• Approved blanket purchase orders (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved payroll for Nov 1‑15, 2025 (AYE- Thompson, Rush, Dennis)
• Approved resolution on salaries of elected officials (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved county employee safety incentive for 2025 (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved October county financials (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved listed purchase orders/claims (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pottawatomie County Board of Commissioners will consider and act on several routine items, including minutes from recent meetings and monthly officer reports. They will review cash fund estimates, appropriations transfers, and blanket purchase orders. Specific actions include awarding a flooring quote for the sheriff’s office, a land disposal resolution for 117 M South Maud, Block 3 Lot 13 to the City of Maud, and declaring a surplus security system for District 2.

• Awarding of quote for new flooring at the sheriff’s office
• Disposal resolution transferring 117 M South Maud, Block 3 Lot 13 to the City of Maud for public purpose
• Declaration of surplus security system for District 2
• Consideration of blanket purchase orders
• Transfers of appropriations

The Board approved a cash fund estimate of needs that includes allocations for highways, fire, emergency management, schools, senior citizens, county clerk fees, ARPA, roads and bridges, and many other items. It also approved transfers of appropriations, blanket purchase orders, and accepted the Mill Creek quote for new sheriff's office flooring. The Board approved a disposal resolution for property in South Maud, declared a surplus security system for District 2, and approved a large list of purchase orders and claims. Monthly reports for several departments were approved, while no action was taken on the box‑truck gift and no new business was presented.

• Approved cash fund estimate of needs covering multiple items – vote AYE- Thompson, Dennis
• Approved transfers of appropriations ($75,000 County Clerk, $3,299.97 Floodplain) – vote AYE- Thompson, Dennis
• Approved blanket purchase orders – vote AYE- Thompson, Dennis
• Accepted Mill Creek quote for sheriff's office flooring – vote AYE- Thompson, Rush
• Approved disposal of 117 M South Maud property to City of Maud – vote AYE- Thompson, Dennis
• Declared surplus of security system for District 2 – vote AYE- Thompson, Dennis
• Approved purchase orders/claims totaling many vendors – vote AYE- Thompson, Dennis
• Approved monthly reports of treasurer, court clerk, county clerk, election board, and health department – vote AYE- Thompson, Dennis

Board of County Commissioners

The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will meet on November 4, 2025 to review a series of agenda items. Commissioners will consider approval of a plat for the Loewenly Vista Addition, payroll for October 16‑31, 2025, and a request for a $75,000 Unpaved Roads Program Grant for District 3. Additional items include transfers of appropriations, a stop‑sign installation at Benson Park, and the declaration of surplus land to the City of Maud.

• Approval of plat for Loewenly Vista Addition (plat only, no roads)
• Payroll for October 16‑31, 2025
• Application for $75,000 Unpaved Roads Program Grant for District 3
• Placement of a stop sign at Benson Park and Kings intersection, District 3
• Declaration of surplus 117M South Maud, Block 3 Lot 13 to the City of Maud

The Pottawatomie County Board approved the minutes from the October 28, 2005 meeting and a plat for Loewenly Vista Addition. It also approved a $75,000 grant for the Unpaved Roads Program, bridge proposals for four bridges, and a 4‑way stop at Benson Park. Additional actions included transferring floodplain management to Emergency Management, donating surplus property to the City of Maud, and authorizing blanket purchase orders.

• Approved minutes of Oct 28 2005 (Rush, Thompson) – Dennis abstained
• Approved plat for Loewenly Vista Addition (Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved $75,000 Unpaved Roads Program Grant (Thompson, Rush, Dennis)
• Approved bridge proposal applications for four bridges (Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved transfer of floodplain to Emergency Management (Thompson, Rush, Dennis)
• Approved 4‑way stop at Benson Park & Kings (Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved donation of surplus property at 117M South Maud to City of Maud (Thompson, Rush, Dennis)
• Approved blanket purchase orders (Thompson, Rush, Dennis)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider the purchase and appraisal of three properties in Tecumseh. The board will also enter executive session to discuss the employment of five specific individuals.

• Purchase and appraisal of property at 19245 Industrial Drive, Tecumseh
• Purchase and appraisal of property at 19123 Industrial Drive, Tecumseh
• Purchase and appraisal of property on Industrial Park Drive, Tecumseh
• Personnel discussion regarding Nickie Skaggs, Robin Ueltzen, Debbie Allison, Linda Rackley, and Braquel Stephens

The commissioners approved the purchase and appraisal of properties at 19245 Industrial Drive, 19123 Industrial Drive, and an unspecified address on Industrial Park Drive in Tecumseh. Motions to enter and then exit Executive Session were each approved, followed by adjournment of the meeting.

• Approved purchase and appraisal of 19245 Industrial Drive (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved purchase and appraisal of 19123 Industrial Drive (AYE- Thompson, Rush, Dennis)
• Approved purchase and appraisal of property on Industrial Park Drive (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session (AYE- Thompson, Rush, Dennis)
• Approved motion to exit Executive Session and re‑enter Open Session (AYE- Thompson, Rush, Dennis)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss several funding requests for Tecumseh Public Schools and various equipment bids. The agenda includes decisions on road projects in District 3 and the appointment of trustees to the E911 Board.

• Bid for a pumper tanker for the Brooksville Fire Dept.
• Use of sales tax funds by Tecumseh Public Schools for utilities, a BSN Sports shot clock, Centegix, and Transportant subscriptions
• Donation of 117M South Maud, Blk 3 Lot 13, to the City of Maud
• Tapco material purchase for the South Rock Creek safety project in District 3
• Disposal resolutions for five motor graders for District 2

The commissioners approved several procurement bids and purchases, transferred appropriations, adopted a bridge‑inspection resolution, and approved two safety projects. All motions passed with AYE votes from Rush and Thompson. No other business was taken.

• Approved Brooksville Fire Department pumper tanker bid (AYE- Rush, Thompson)
• Awarded steel bed trailer bid to Belshe Trailers for $26,706.00 (AYE- Rush, Thompson)
• Approved Tecumseh Public Schools use of sales‑tax funds for city utilities (AYE- Rush, Thompson)
• Approved Tecumseh Public Schools purchase of shot clock for $6,250.00 (AYE- Rush, Thompson)
• Approved transfers of appropriations: $35,787.96 to Sheriff and $72,400.00 to Tecumseh Schools (AYE- Rush, Thompson)
• Approved resolution assigning bridge‑inspection responsibility to Circuit Engineering District (AYE- Rush, Thompson)
• Approved South Rock Creek safety project purchase of $92,881.09 (AYE- Rush, Thompson)
• Approved Timberstone Way project for $51,400.00 (AYE- Rush, Thompson)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pottawatomie County Board will review and act on a range of items, including updates from county departments, financial transfers, and several specific proposals. Key actions include deciding on a land donation of 117M South Maud, Block 3 Lot 13 to the City of Maud, and addressing the salvage of a sheriff vehicle valued at $50,078. The board will also consider a lease purchase for motor graders, a utility permit for ONE Gas, Inc., and the reappointment of a public safety trust member.

• Salvage of sheriff vehicle valued at $50,078 and possible new purchase
• Donation of 117M South Maud, Block 3 Lot 13 to the City of Maud
• Reappointment of Bill Horacek to the Pott County Public Safety Center Trust
• Approval of lease purchase for motor graders for District 2
• Utility permit for ONE Gas, Inc. crossing Walker Road

The Pottawatomie County Board approved a lease purchase of five motor graders for $338,963 and several financial transfers and purchase orders. It also approved right‑of‑way affidavits for flood reimbursements, a utility permit for ONE Gas, Inc., and reappointed Bill Horacek to the Public Safety Center Trust. No action was taken on the donation of land to the City of Maud.

• Approved lease purchase of $338,963 for five motor graders (AYE- Rush, Thompson)
• Approved transfers of appropriations totaling $210,100 (Senior VIP $1,500; Assessor Visual Inspection $70,000; Assessor $70,000; Treasurer School $3,600; Treasurer $58,000) (AYE- Rush, Thompson)
• Approved blanket purchase orders (AYE- Rush, Thompson)
• Approved right‑of‑way affidavit for Propane Road flood reimbursement of $11,464.64 (AYE- Rush, Thompson)
• Approved right‑of‑way affidavit for Slaughterville Road flood reimbursement of $39,693.09 (AYE- Rush, Thompson)
• Approved utility permit for ONE Gas, Inc. crossing Walker Road (AYE- Rush, Thompson)
• Reappointed Bill Horacek to the Pott County Public Safety Center Trust (AYE- Rush, Thompson)
• Approved numerous purchase orders and claims totaling over $1 million (AYE- Rush, Thompson)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will review and act on a range of items, including bids for the Rock Creek School safety project and digital ballot printing, the 2025/26 county budget, and several agreements and claims. An executive session will be held to discuss the potential purchase of real property at 19245 Industrial Drive and 19123 Industrial Park Dr in Shawnee. Public comments will be limited to three minutes per speaker with no interaction from commissioners.

• Approve District 3 to accept bids on the Rock Creek School safety project (Bid #25-26-4)
• Go out on bid for Digital Ballot Printing services for the election board (Bid #25-26-5)
• Approve the Pottawatomie County budget for fiscal year 2025/26
• Utility relocation agreement between Windstream and Pottawatomie County
• Executive session to discuss purchase of real property at 19245 Industrial Drive and 19123 Industrial Park Dr, Shawnee

The board approved several items including bids for the Rock Creek School safety project and digital ballot printing, the 2025‑26 county budget, a use‑tax resolution, and the purchase of two industrial properties in Shawnee. It also approved a change order for a barn canopy extension, a tort claim for David M. Mullican, disposal of two 2023 Kubota tractors, and numerous purchase orders and agreements. All motions passed with the recorded votes.

• Approved Rock Creek School safety project bid (Bid #25-26-4) – AYE: Thompson, Rush, Dennis
• Approved Digital Ballot Printing Services bid (Bid #25-26-5) – AYE: Rush, Thompson, Dennis
• Approved Pottawatomie County 2025/2026 budget – AYE: Rush, Thompson, Dennis
• Approved resolution for use tax – AYE: Thompson, Rush, Dennis
• Approved purchase of 19245 Industrial Drive and 19123 Industrial Park Drive – AYE: Rush, Thompson, Dennis
• Approved change order for District 2 barn canopy extension $33,500 – AYE: Thompson, Rush, Dennis
• Approved tort claim for David M Mullican $3,470.95 – AYE: Rush, Thompson, Dennis
• Approved disposal of two 2023 Kubota tractors – AYE: Rush, Thompson, Dennis

Board of County Commissioners

The board will vote on the county's 2025/2026 budget and several financial actions. Items include a resolution for Use Tax funds, an application for the Justice Assistance Grant, and purchases of security and communications equipment. The meeting also covers routine updates, minutes, and surplus asset disposals.

• Approval of the 2025/2026 Pottawatomie County budget
• Purchase of a new X‑ray machine for courthouse security
• Procurement of Li‑Ion battery kits from Stolz Telecom LLC totaling $1,294.50
• Procurement of three radios and installation for a new EM1 vehicle from Stolz Telecom LLC totaling $11,779.47
• Resolution to apply for the Justice Assistance Grant

The commissioners approved the September meeting minutes, monthly departmental reports, and September payroll with raises. They adopted the cash fund estimate of needs and requests for appropriations, transferred funds to the County and Court Clerk salaries, and authorized blanket purchase orders. The board also approved applying for a Justice Assistance Grant and selected the low‑bid $23,088 Auto Clear Security x‑ray machine for the courthouse.

• Approved September 23, 2025 minutes (Thompson, Dennis AYE; Rush abstained)
• Approved monthly reports of court clerk, assessor, health department, treasurer, county clerk (Thompson, Rush, Dennis AYE)
• Approved September payroll with raises (Rush, Thompson, Dennis AYE)
• Approved cash fund estimate of needs and requests for appropriations (Rush, Thompson, Dennis AYE)
• Approved transfers of appropriations: $14,000 County Clerk, $20,000 Court Clerk (Rush, Thompson, Dennis AYE)
• Approved blanket purchase orders (Thompson, Rush, Dennis AYE)
• Approved Justice Assistance Grant application for sheriff’s office (Rush, Thompson, Dennis AYE)
• Approved low‑bid Auto Clear Security x‑ray machine purchase for $23,088 (Thompson, Rush, Dennis AYE)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss county updates and various purchase orders. The board will consider an investigative audit of the town/city of Wanette and the purchase of real property at Highway 177 and Benson Park Road.

• Request for investigative audit into the town/city of Wanette, Oklahoma
• Purchase of 2023 Ford F-350 for District Two for $63,000.00
• Bid for a steel bed trailer for District Three
• Installation of stop signs at Kings Road and Hardesty Road
• Approval for Bethel Public Schools to purchase fuel from Paul Penley Oil

The commissioners approved several procurement actions, including blanket purchase orders, a fuel contract for Bethel Public Schools, a bid for a steel bed trailer, and an investigative audit of Wanette. They also approved a $63,000 Ford F‑350 for District 2 and a 4‑way stop sign at Kings Road and Hardesty Road. A large set of purchase orders and claims was authorized, and the board entered and exited executive session without taking further action.

• Approved blanket purchase orders (AYE‑Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved Bethel Public Schools fuel purchase from Paul Penley Oil (AYE‑Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved bid for steel bed trailer for District 3 (AYE‑Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved investigative audit of Wanette, Oklahoma (AYE‑Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved District 2 purchase of 2023 Ford F‑350 for $63,000 (AYE‑Thompson, Rush, Dennis)
• Approved 4‑way stop sign at Kings Road and Hardesty Road (AYE‑Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved multiple purchase orders/claims (AYE‑Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Entered executive session to discuss personnel and real‑property purchase (AYE‑Rush, Thompson, Dennis); no action taken

Board of County Commissioners

The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will meet on September 30, 2025. The agenda includes a review of quarterly policies and procedures and a discussion of the fiscal year 2025‑26 budget. No other decisions are listed.

• Review of quarterly policies and procedures
• Discussion of fiscal year 2025‑26 budget
• Roll Call

The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting on September 30, 2025. No actions were taken on policies, procedures, or the 2025-26 budget. A motion to adjourn was made by Chairman Melissa Dennis, seconded by Member Abby Thompson, and approved unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 11:19 a.m.

• Adjournment motion approved (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will discuss multiple budget items, including a feasibility study for the county 911 PSAP and dispatching services. They will also consider procurement contracts for a shelter and HVAC system, and approvals for school-related expenses and district equipment purchases. Several items will be moved to an executive session for confidential discussion of a real‑property purchase.

• Approve feasibility study from Mission Critical Partners costing $59,535 for 911 PSAP and dispatch services
• Authorize sole‑source procurement of one ASAP‑18 tan shelter and one XACT 5‑ton HVAC from DLX Enterprises, LLC totaling $32,416.33
• Approve quote for Wanette Public Schools to replace a transmission in a suburban (amount not specified)
• Approve Maud Public Schools use of sales‑tax funds for 2025‑2026 property casualty insurance and bus repairs (amounts not specified)
• Approve purchase of a steel‑bed trailer for District 3 costing $26,706.00

The board approved numerous financial items, including a $4,395 transmission quote for Wanette Schools, $139,288 insurance for Maud Schools, and a $59,535 feasibility study for the county 911 system. They also authorized a $32,416.33 purchase of a shelter and HVAC unit, and approved a $20,500 payment for a ferris wheel at Shawnee’s Fall Festival. In executive session the board voted to order an appraisal and hire a title company to purchase real property on Industry Park Drive. All motions passed with an AYE vote from Commissioners Thompson and Dennis.

• Approved $4,395 Wanette Schools transmission quote (blanket $5,000) – AYE- Thompson, Dennis
• Approved $139,288 Maud Schools property casualty insurance – AYE- Thompson, Dennis
• Approved $9,733.34 Maud Schools bus repairs – AYE- Thompson, Dennis
• Approved six‑month materials bid for guardrail removal – AYE- Thompson, Dennis
• Approved $59,535 feasibility study with Mission Critical Partners for 911 PSAP – AYE- Thompson, Dennis
• Approved purchase of shelter and HVAC totaling $32,416.33 (sole source) – AYE- Thompson, Dennis
• Approved appraisal and title services for Industry Park Drive property purchase – AYE- Thompson, Dennis
• Approved $20,500 payment for Shawnee Fall Festival ferris wheel – AYE- Thompson, Dennis

Board of County Commissioners

The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to consider and act on its quarterly policies and procedures. The agenda includes a roll call, discussion of the policies and procedures, and adjournment. No specific contracts, rezoning, or budget items are listed.

• Consideration and action regarding quarterly meeting of policies and procedures

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider a series of financial and operational items, including updates from county departments and several procurement actions. A key item is the approval for District 3 to purchase a BF10CX‑2EGN steel‑bed trailer for $26,706. Other items include a $14,200 purchase of an industrial truck spreader, an interlocal agreement with the Town of Johnson for District 1, and approval for North Rock Creek Public Schools to use sales‑tax and donation funds to buy display boards from BSN Sports. The meeting also covers routine matters such as minutes, monthly assessor reports, and insurance premium payment scheduling.

• District 3 purchase of BF10CX‑2EGN steel‑bed trailer for $26,706.00
• District 3 purchase of industrial truck equipment (4YD‑salt muni‑spreader‑p) for $14,200.00 under state contract SW0500
• Approval of interlocal agreement with the Town of Johnson for District 1
• Approval for North Rock Creek Public Schools to use sales‑tax and donation funds to buy display boards from BSN Sports
• ACCO property and liability insurance premium to be paid in two installments for 2025‑26

The Pottawatomie County Board approved a $146,172 purchase of display boards for North Rock Creek Public Schools. It also approved the minutes from September 9, 2025, the county assessor's monthly reports, and several purchase orders and contracts. Additional approvals included a division order from Webb Energy Resources, a verification letter for Security National Bank, and a low‑bid construction contract for a District 3 barn.

• Approved North Rock Creek Schools display boards purchase $146,172 (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved minutes of September 9, 2025 (AYE- Thompson, Rush, Dennis)
• Approved county assessor monthly reports (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved blanket purchase orders (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved division order from Webb Energy Resources for District 2 (AYE- Thompson, Rush, Dennis)
• Approved verification letter to extend lease contracts with Security National Bank for District 1 (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved low quote for District 3 barn construction: Black Flame Fabrication $36,480 (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved purchase of industrial truck equipment (4yd‑salt muni‑spreader‑p) $14,200 (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)

Board of County Commissioners

At its September 9, 2025 meeting, the Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will consider several financial actions. Items include authorizing Bethel Public Schools to draw sales‑tax revenues to pay utility bills and to cover a $217,708.67 insurance premium. The board will also act on a lease of 231 N. Bell St. in Shawnee, approve construction quotes for county barns, and approve donations of firearms and equipment from the sheriff’s office to local police departments.

• Approve Bethel Public Schools use of sales‑tax funds for monthly utility payments to OG&E, Constellation NewEnergy, Vyve Communications, and the County Water Authority.
• Approve Bethel Public Schools use of sales‑tax funds for a $217,708.67 yearly insurance premium to Oklahoma Schools Insurance Group.
• Approve leasing of 231 N. Bell Street, Shawnee, to OESC/Workforce.
• Approve contractor quote for construction of the canopy extension at the District Two county barn (metal frame to be purchased by District Two).
• Approve donation of firearms, body cameras, vests, spike strips and other equipment from the Pott County sheriff’s office to the McLoud, Lincoln, Earlsboro, and Maud police departments.

The Pottawatomie County Board approved a cash‑fund estimate covering dozens of line items totaling over $2 million. It also approved a canopy extension for the District 2 barn, a $123,180.12 purchase of digital forensics software, and Bethel Public Schools' use of sales‑tax funds for utility bills and insurance. Additional approvals included payroll, transfers of appropriations, a utility permit, and a firearms donation to the District Attorney’s office.

• Approved cash fund estimate of needs (various line items) (AYE‑ Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved canopy extension quote for District 2 county barn ($26,886.01 materials, $21,500 labor) (AYE‑ Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved purchase of digital forensics software licenses ($123,180.12) using Use Tax funds (AYE‑ Thompson, Rush, Dennis)
• Approved Bethel Public Schools use of sales‑tax funds for monthly utility bills (OG&E, Constellation NewEnergy, Vyve Communications, County Water Authority) (AYE‑ Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved Bethel Public Schools use of sales‑tax funds for $217,708.67 insurance premium to Oklahoma Schools Insurance Group (AYE‑ Thompson, Rush, Dennis)
• Approved transfers of appropriations: $2,827.59 Sheriff Service Fee, $2,289.06 VOCA, $15,000 Court Clerk (AYE‑ Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved payroll for Aug 16‑31 2025 (2 new hires, 1 termination, 1 raise) (AYE‑ Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved utility permit for Recoil Oil Field Services at NENE/4 of Section 15‑T6N‑R4E (AYE‑ Rush, Thompson, Dennis)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pottawatomie County Board of Commissioners meeting agenda lists only filing notices, meeting status changes, and a cancelled emergency meeting. No specific decisions, contracts, rezoning proposals, or public hearings are detailed.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss infrastructure projects, including bridge designs and a demolition bid for 15 E. 10th. The body is also deciding on detention services agreements and the appointment of a Floodplain Administrator. An executive session is scheduled to discuss the purchase of real property on Industry Park Drive.

• Feasibility study from Mission Critical Partners (MCP) for $59,535.00 regarding 911 PSAP and dispatching services
• Demolition bids for 15 E. 10th
• Design and environmental proposals for District 3 bridge 06812, bridge 07596, and South Rock Creek School Safety project
• Detention services agreements with CommunityWorks, LLC for Carter Hall and Couch Center
• Appointment of Braquel Stephens as Floodplain Administrator

The commissioners approved a range of items, including payroll for mid‑August, a transfer of $2,864.04 for courthouse security, and the appointment of a floodplain administrator. They also approved detention‑services agreements with CommunityWorks LLC, design and environmental proposals for District 3 bridges and a school safety project, and declared several vehicles surplus. The board authorized Greg Rush to negotiate the purchase of real property on Industrial Park and took no action on a feasibility study for a 911 PSAP.

• Authorized Greg Rush to negotiate purchase of property on Industrial Park (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved detention services agreements with CommunityWorks LLC for Carter Hall (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved detention services agreements with CommunityWorks LLC for Couch Center (AYE- Thompson, Rush, Dennis)
• Approved design/environmental proposals for District 3 bridge 06812 (AYE- Thompson, Rush, Dennis)
• Approved design/environmental proposal for District 3 South Rock Creek School safety project (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved design/environmental proposal for District 3 bridge 07596 (AYE- Thompson, Rush, Dennis)
• Approved transfer of appropriation: Courthouse Security $2,864.04 (AYE- Thompson, Rush, Dennis)
• Appointed Braquel Stephens as floodplain administrator (AYE- Thompson, Rush, Dennis)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will meet on August 21, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. The agenda includes a single substantive item: consideration and action regarding the IFYR rodeo. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Consideration and action regarding IFYR rodeo

Board of County Commissioners

The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will meet to review and approve various financial items, including vehicle purchases for District 3 and an upfit for the Emergency Management department, as well as conference registrations.

• Purchase authorization for 2026 Ford F-250 upfit ($34,739.87)
• Authorization to attend 2025 Four Corners Emergency Management Conference ($175/person)
• Consideration of District 3 purchasing Chevy 3500 trucks ($60,780.00 and $61,394.00)
• Consideration of District 3 purchasing John Deere 6120E cab tractors ($94,260.18)
• Consideration of Transfers of Appropriations and Blanket Purchase Orders

The board approved the minutes of August 12, 2025 and a series of purchase orders, including a $94,260.18 acquisition of two John Deere 6120E tractors for District 3. It also approved blanket purchase orders, a $950.05 tire purchase for Wanette School, an amendment to the Aetna Incentive Agreement, an Emergency Management upfit purchase, conference registration, and the appointment of a new receiving officer. All motions passed unanimously (AYE‑Rush, Thompson, Dennis).

• Approved minutes of August 12, 2025 (AYE‑Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved blanket purchase orders (AYE‑Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved Wanette School tire purchase $950.05 (AYE‑Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved amendment to Aetna Incentive Agreement (AYE‑Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved Emergency Management upfit purchase $34,739.87 (AYE‑Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved Emergency Management conference registration (AYE‑Thompson, Rush, Dennis)
• Approved District 3 purchase of two John Deere 6120E tractors $94,260.18 (AYE‑Thompson, Rush, Dennis)
• Approved appointment of Kellie Clay as receiving officer (AYE‑Rush, Thompson, Dennis)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several equipment purchases and road maintenance changes. The meeting includes decisions on vehicle procurement for Emergency Management and a road mile exchange between District 2 and District 3.

• Lease/purchase of five Warren Cat road graders for $1,694,815.00
• Procurement of a 2026 Ford F-250 for $53,274.00
• ACCO reimbursement check of $71,227.29 for Election Board property damage
• Road mile maintenance exchange between District 2 (Gaddy Road) and District 3 (Leo Road)
• Contract with DataScout, LLC

The Commissioners unanimously approved a $1,694,815 purchase of five Warren‑Cat road graders for District 2. They also approved a $25,292.50 contract with DataScout, LLC, a $200,000 React EMS invoice, and a resolution swapping road‑maintenance responsibilities between District 2 and District 3. Additional actions included blanket purchase orders, cash‑fund estimates, and the demolition of the 15 E. 10th St building. All votes were recorded as AYE by Dennis, Thompson, and Rush.

• Approved District 2 purchase of five Warren‑Cat road graders ($1,694,815) (AYE- Thompson, Rush, Dennis)
• Approved contract with DataScout, LLC ($25,292.50) (AYE- Thompson, Rush, Dennis)
• Approved React EMS invoice for South Pott County ERU ($200,000) (AYE- Thompson, Rush, Dennis)
• Approved blanket purchase orders (AYE- Thompson, Rush, Dennis)
• Approved cash fund estimate of needs and requests for appropriations (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved transfers of appropriations: $10,000 Court Clerk, $100,000 District 3 Highway, $25,000 Health Department (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved demolition of 15 E. 10th St building due to mold (AYE- Thompson, Rush, Dennis)
• Approved resolution exchanging road‑maintenance miles between District 2 and District 3 (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pottawatomie County Board of Commissioners will consider entering executive session to discuss confidential communications regarding the settlement of claims against opioid manufacturers, including Purdue Pharma, Alvogen, Amneal, and others. The board will also approve special payroll, minutes, and utility permits.

• Executive session to discuss opioid settlement claims
• Special payroll for August 07, 2025
• Utility permit for Roberson Oil Co.
• Utility permit for Tri County RWD2
• Declaration of surplus Savin copier

The commissioners approved several routine items, including special meeting minutes, special payroll, blanket purchase orders, and utility permits. They also approved a $35,000 sponsorship of the OKC Philharmonic and the disposal of a surplus copier. In executive session, the board voted to accept the Purdue Chapter 11 plan and the Governmental Entities Settlement Agreement, and to join the nationwide opioid manufacturers settlement. All motions carried with unanimous AYE votes from the three voting members.

• Approved July 17 special meeting minutes (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved special payroll for Aug 7 (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved blanket purchase order PO 1487 to Direct Discount Tire for $2,000.00 (AYE- Thompson, Rush, Dennis)
• Approved OKC Philharmonic sponsorship for $35,000.00 from Use Tax account (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved utility permit for Roberson Oil Co. in SESE/4 Section 20‑T6N‑R4E (AYE- Thompson, Rush, Dennis)
• Approved disposal of Savin copier (trade for $1,000) (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved acceptance of Purdue Chapter 11 plan and GESA (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved participation in nationwide opioid settlement agreements (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss administrative updates and financial approvals. Key actions include reviewing school funding requests and a consulting contract for 911 services.

• Proposal to hire Mission Critical Partners as a consulting project manager for 911 PSAP and dispatch options
• Request for Wanette Public Schools to use sales tax funds for middle and high school curriculum
• Request for North Rock Creek School to pay off an elementary FEMA safe room lease
• Approval of Blanket Purchase Orders and Purchase Orders / Claims
• Approval of Transfers of Appropriations

The Commissioners approved a $22,803.90 purchase of curriculum for Wanette Public Schools and a $79,676.16 payment to settle North Rock Creek School’s FEMA safe‑room lease. They also transferred the same $22,803.90 from capital outlay to maintenance and operations, and approved blanket purchase orders along with a detailed list of individual purchase orders and claims. No action was taken on hiring Mission Critical Partners for the county 911 system.

• Approved Wanette Public Schools curriculum purchase $22,803.90 (AYE: Rush, Thompson)
• Approved North Rock Creek School FEMA safe‑room lease payoff $79,676.16 (AYE: Rush, Thompson)
• Approved minutes of July 22, 2025 (AYE: Rush, Thompson)
• Approved sheriff’s May and June monthly reports (AYE: Thompson, Rush)
• Approved transfer of $22,803.90 from capital outlay to M&O for Wanette Public Schools (AYE: Rush, Thompson)
• Approved blanket purchase orders (AYE: Rush, Thompson)
• Approved listed purchase orders/claims (AYE: Rush, Thompson)
• No action taken on hiring Mission Critical Partners for 911 PSAP dispatch options

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners will discuss and vote on establishing a new Floodplain Department for the county. They will also act on several other items, including final plat approval for Green Acres Addition Phase 1, flooring contracts for the sheriff’s office, and various facility maintenance and grant applications. Additional agenda items cover routine updates, minutes, payroll, and financial reports.

• Consideration and action regarding establishing a Pottawatomie County Floodplain department
• Consideration and action regarding final plat of Green Acres Addition, Phase 1
• Rescinding and re‑requesting quotes for flooring at the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s office
• Approval of contracts for courthouse exterior repairs through Lippert Brothers bids
• Approval of the annual Child Advocacy Center contract for services

The commissioners approved the creation of a county Floodplain Department. They also accepted multiple contract bids for the courthouse and election board, approved a $486,359.04 Child Advocacy Center contract, and authorized several budget transfers and a payroll raise. All motions passed with unanimous AYE votes.

• Approved creation of Floodplain Department (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Accepted Courthouse Phase #2 bids totaling $266,800 (AYE- Thompson, Rush, Dennis)
• Accepted Election Board Phase #2 bids totaling $277,? (AYE- Thompson, Rush, Dennis)
• Approved Child Advocacy Center contract for $486,359.04 (AYE- Thompson, Rush, Dennis)
• Approved transfers of appropriations: $7,950 General Gov, $55,000 Capital Improvement, $7,500 District Attorney (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved payroll for July 1‑15, 2025 with one raise in District 3 (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved blanket purchase orders (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved utility permit for Tri‑County RWD2 crossing Benson Park Rd (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will meet on July 15, 2025 to consider several agenda items. Items include approval of the final plat for Green Acres Addition Phase I, a service agreement for X‑ray services with the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, and renewal quotes for property and liability insurance for the Public Safety Center Trust and the county. The board will also review updates from facilities maintenance, public safety, and the sheriff’s office, as well as financial statements and purchase order actions.

• Consideration and action regarding final plat of Green Acres Addition, Phase I
• Consideration and action regarding agreement between the Pottawatomie County Health Department and Citizen Potawatomi Nation for X‑ray Services
• Consideration and action regarding property & liability renewal quote (FY 2025/2026) for the Pott County Public Safety Center Trust
• Consideration and action regarding property & liability renewal quote (FY 2025/2026) for Pottawatomie County
• Consideration and action regarding previously awarded quotes for flooring at the Pottawatomie County sheriff’s office

The commissioners approved several financial and operational items. They transferred $115,764.36 from salaries to benefits, $40,000 from sheriff salaries to maintenance & operations, and $20,000 from court clerk salaries to benefits. They also approved a health‑department x‑ray services agreement, a blanket purchase order for $182,160, a re‑bid of sheriff office flooring, a public‑education campaign proposal, and a $413,782 property & liability renewal quote.

• Approved minutes of July 8 2025 (AYE‑ Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved health‑department x‑ray services agreement with Citizen Potawatomi Nation (AYE‑ Thompson, Rush, Dennis)
• Approved transfers of appropriations: $115,764.36 to benefits, $40,000 to sheriff M&O, $20,000 to benefits (AYE‑ Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved blanket purchase order PO 1139 to Haskell Lemon for $182,160.00 (District 3) (AYE‑ Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved re‑bid of flooring for the Pott County sheriff’s office (AYE‑ Thompson, Rush, Dennis)
• Approved financial statement for the treasurer’s office (AYE‑ Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved proposal for Public Education and Awareness Campaign with Countywide News Inc. (AYE‑ Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved property & liability renewal quote (FY 2025/2026) for $413,782.00 (AYE‑ Rush, Thompson, Dennis)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to consider payroll for late June and various financial requests. The body will also discuss the disposal of surplus shelving units for the county clerk's office.

• Payroll for June 16 through June 30, 2025
• Cash Fund Estimate of Needs and Requests for Appropriations
• Transfers of Appropriations and Blanket Purchase Orders
• Declaring surplus roller shelving units F-111-32 thru F-111-38 and F-111-20 thru F-111-31
• Disposal resolutions for county clerk's office roller shelving units

The Pottawatomie County Board approved the July 1 minutes, June payroll, a cash‑fund estimate of needs, and transfers of appropriations. It also authorized blanket purchase orders, declared surplus shelving units, approved their donation, and approved a large list of purchase orders and claims. All motions passed with the same three‑member affirmative vote.

• Approved minutes of July 1, 2025 (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved payroll for June 16‑30, 2025 (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved cash fund estimate of needs and requests for appropriations (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved transfers of appropriations to Sheriff, Election Board, Assessor, Visual Inspection, County Clerk, and Excise Board (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved blanket purchase orders (AYE- Thompson, Rush, Dennis)
• Approved surplus declaration for roller shelving units (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved disposal resolutions donating roller shelving units to the Pott County Historical Society (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved numerous purchase orders and claims listed in the agenda (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting on July 6, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at 1700 W Independence St., Shawnee, OK. The agenda includes roll call, an introduction of the county commissioners at IFYR, and adjournment. No substantive items such as ordinances, contracts, or hearings are listed.

The only action taken was a motion to adjourn, which was seconded and approved by all three commissioners. No other business or substantive decisions were recorded.

• Adjourned special meeting (3-0 vote)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider multiple requests from local school districts to use sales tax funds for leases, insurance, and utilities. The board will also discuss road maintenance agreements and county equipment purchases.

• Shawnee Public Schools sales tax requests: $604,083.60 for Stucker remodel/paving and $844,708.00 for insurance
• Shawnee Public Schools lease purchase payment to Coryell Roofing and Construction, Inc. for $510,561.04
• District 3 purchase of a Land Pride brush hog for $20,624.64
• Agreement with the Town of Pink for road repairs and maintenance within town limits
• Executive session to discuss obtaining properties at 318 and 320 North Broadway, Shawnee, and lots in Macomb

The board approved the June 24 minutes and temporary appropriations for FY 2025‑2026. It approved numerous school lease, insurance and utility contracts using sales‑tax funds. It authorized a $138,685 contract with Spectra for use of the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center. It also approved an interlocal agreement with the Town of Pink for road repairs within town limits.

• Approved June 24, 2025 minutes (AYE‑Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved FY 2025‑2026 temporary appropriations (AYE‑Thompson, Rush, Dennis)
• Approved multiple school lease/utility contracts totaling millions (AYE‑Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved Spectra contract for Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center, $138,685.00 (AYE‑Thompson, Rush, Dennis)
• Denied Shawnee Youth and Family Resource Center grant (AYE‑Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Town of Pink for road repairs (AYE‑Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved purchase of two Land Pride brush hogs for District 3, $22,163.68 each (AYE‑Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved utility permit for Tri‑County RWD2 crossing Kings Road (AYE‑Thompson, Rush, Dennis)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will discuss and act on multiple contracts, bids, and financial resolutions. Items include awarding six‑month material and hauling bids, a Summit Fire & Security contract for the health department, and a school resource deputy agreement with Bethel Schools. The board will also consider a resolution to invest surplus county funds and other financial and operational matters.

• Awarding of six‑month material bids (Bid 24-25-12)
• Awarding of six‑month hauling and miscellaneous bids (Bid 24-25-13)
• Summit Fire & Security contract for the health department
• Contract for a school resource deputy at Bethel Schools
• Resolution to invest surplus county funds

The Board approved the minutes from June 17, 2025, payroll for June 1‑15 with two sheriff raises, and the Summit Fire & Security contract for the health department. It also approved transfers of appropriations, blanket purchase orders, a utility permit for Tri County RWD2, and a mutual cooperation agreement with Oklahoma County. Additionally, the Board authorized use of the county building at 231 N Bell for Skytrain Films filming.

• Approved June 17, 2025 minutes (AYE: Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved payroll for June 1‑15, 2025 with two sheriff raises (AYE: Thompson, Rush, Dennis)
• Approved Summit Fire & Security contract for health department (AYE: Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved transfers of appropriations: $3,387.68 Sheriff Service Fee, $3,289.47 Court Clerk, $3,000 County Clerk salary to benefits, $300 M & O to benefits (AYE: Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved blanket purchase orders (AYE: Thompson, Rush, Dennis)
• Approved mutual cooperation agreement with Oklahoma County (AYE: Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved utility permit for Tri County RWD2 crossing Benson Park Road (AYE: Thompson, Dennis, Rush)
• Approved use of 231 N Bell for Skytrain Films filming (AYE: Rush, Thompson, Dennis)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pottawatomie County Board will consider several approvals, including the purchase of 60 Apple iPads with AppleCare+ for Tecumseh Public Schools. It will also review a request to buy 200 Chromebooks for the same district, adopt a memorandum of understanding with Independent School District No. 10, and vote on a three‑way economic development contract with the City of Shawnee and Shawnee Forward. Additional items include routine updates, budget transfers, and adoption of meeting minutes.

• Approve purchase of 60 Apple iPads with AppleCare+ for Tecumseh Public Schools (state contract SW-10120A)
• Approve purchase of 200 Chromebooks for Tecumseh Public Schools (TIPS contract #230105)
• Adopt resolution for MOU and sales‑tax agreement with Independent School District No. 10 (North Rock Creek Public Schools)
• Approve three‑way contract forming an Economic Development Alliance between City of Shawnee, Pottawatomie County, and Shawnee Forward
• Consider transfers of appropriations

The commissioners approved several expenditures, including $24,477 for 60 Apple iPads and $64,800 for 200 Chromebooks for Tecumseh Public Schools. They authorized a $300,000 quarterly economic development contract among Shawnee, the county and Shawnee Forward, transferred $150,000 in sheriff appropriations, and reduced the indigent budget request to $10,000. Additional actions included approving the ACCO self‑insurance workers’ compensation quote of $181,675, adopting a resolution with North Rock Creek Public Schools, and authorizing blanket purchase orders.

• Approved purchase of 60 Apple iPads for $24,477 (AYE‑Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved purchase of 200 Chromebooks for $64,800 (AYE‑Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved 3‑way economic development contract with quarterly payments of $300,000 (AYE‑Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved transfer of sheriff appropriations: $29,700 to capital outlay and $120,300 to M&O (AYE‑Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved amendment of indigent budget request from $20,000 to $10,000 (AYE‑Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved ACCO Self‑Insurance Workers’ Compensation insurance quote of $181,675 (AYE‑Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Adopted resolution authorizing MOU with North Rock Creek Public Schools (AYE‑Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved blanket purchase orders (AYE‑Rush, Thompson, Dennis)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several service contracts and bids, including landscaping and janitorial services. The body is also considering a significant financial commitment for a daycare facility and the purchase of equipment for District 3.

• Financial request from YMCA for $500,000 in future matching funds for a daycare facility
• Purchase of two 2026 CTS pack mule bottom dump trailers for District 3 at $47,900.00 each
• Approval of Ashland Acres plat with Wildcat Way corrected to Cheetah Court
• Opening of six-month materials bid (#24-25-13) and hauling & misc. services bid (#24-25-13)
• Application for the Opioid Abatement Grant

The board approved a $500,000 matching contribution to the YMCA in partnership with the Avedis Foundation, leveraging an additional $1,000,000 from the state ARPA program. They also approved a $34,544.41 utility relocation on Avoca Road, the purchase of two 2026 CTS pack mule trailers at $47,900 each, and a cash fund estimate of needs covering numerous county services. Additional actions included approving blanket purchase orders, a landscaping contract for several Broadway properties, and adding emergency management volunteers to ACCO insurance.

• Approved $500,000 YMCA matching commitment (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved utility relocation on Avoca Road $34,544.41 (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved purchase of two 2026 CTS pack mule trailers $47,900 each (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved Cash Fund Estimate of Needs (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved blanket purchase orders (AYE- Thompson, Rush, Dennis)
• Approved landscaping contract $18,404 to Trini Rodriguez (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved addition of EM volunteers to ACCO insurance (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will consider approving funding for school track and turf projects, as well as numerous interlocal agreements with local cities and school districts. The meeting will also include updates from county departments and a public comment session.

• Approve Tecumseh High School track resurfacing using OMNIA contract #R2ZONOI
• Approve Tecumseh Middle School Electronic Sign Project using TOPS Contract #230101
• Approve North Rock Creek Public School turf projects using TOPS Contract #230101
• Approve Ashland Acres plat with road name change to Cheetah Court
• Enter executive session regarding properties at 418 and 420 North Broadway

The board approved funding for Tecumseh High School track resurfacing ($225,000) and Tecumseh Middle School electronic signage ($69,625), and authorized a 10‑year lease‑purchase turf project for North Rock Creek Schools. It also approved a series of interlocal agreements with neighboring counties, cities, tribes and school districts, as well as a blanket purchase order addition, a sheriff’s grant application, a minimum property price, surplus declaration and disposal of county computers. All motions passed with an AYE vote by Rush and Thompson.

• Approved Tecumseh High School track resurfacing $225,000 (AYE‑Rush, Thompson)
• Approved Tecumseh Middle School electronic sign $69,625 (AYE‑Rush, Thompson)
• Approved North Rock Creek Schools turf lease‑purchase contract (AYE‑Rush, Thompson)
• Approved interlocal agreements with multiple counties, cities, tribes and school districts (AYE‑Rush, Thompson)
• Approved blanket purchase order addition for C L Boyd $10,000 (AYE‑Rush, Thompson)
• Approved sheriff’s office applying for Violence Against Women Grant (AYE‑Rush, Thompson)
• Approved minimum price $250 for county‑owned property at 1203 E Oakland St. (AYE‑Rush, Thompson)
• Approved disposal of eight 2020 HP Prodesk computers to sheriff for $0 (AYE‑Rush, Thompson)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will take roll call, discuss and take action on the quarterly meeting of policies and procedures, and then adjourn.

• Roll Call
• Consideration and action regarding quarterly meeting of policies and procedures
• Adjourn

The Board held a special meeting on May 27, 2025 to discuss IT contracts, vehicle policies, courthouse repairs, and other items. No formal approvals or denials were recorded. The meeting was adjourned by a motion that passed unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting (vote 3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pottawatomie County Board will discuss several administrative items, including minutes, transfers of appropriations, blanket purchase orders, and updates from county departments. It will vote on contracts such as the first amendment to the FY2024-2026 regional secure detention contract and approval for Tecumseh Public Schools to use sales‑tax funds to purchase two 2025 Chevrolet Suburbans from Joe Cooper Chevrolet under State Contract SW-35. The board will also enter an executive session to consider confidential communications about acquiring properties at 318 and 320 North Broadway in Shawnee.

• Executive session to discuss acquiring properties at 318 and 320 North Broadway, Shawnee
• Approve Tecumseh Public Schools purchase of two 2025 Chevrolet Suburbans from Joe Cooper Chevrolet (State Contract SW-35)
• First amendment of FY2024-2026 contract for regional secure detention
• Consider transfers of appropriations
• Consider blanket purchase orders

The board approved several financial items, including blanket purchase orders for Blessing Gravel ($8,500) and Chris Foster Trucking ($16,000), an insurance claim on a 2024 Ford Expedition, and registration with the TOPS Cooperative Purchasing Program. It also approved Tecumseh Public Schools' purchase of two 2025 Chevrolet Suburbans and a large list of purchase orders and claims. The board entered and exited an executive session and adopted a resolution declaring the acquisition of the property at 320 N. Broadway a matter of public necessity, authorizing purchase or eminent domain.

• Approved minutes of May 13, 2025 (AYE- Rush, Dennis)
• Approved blanket purchase orders for Blessing Gravel ($8,500) and Chris Foster Trucking ($16,000) (AYE- Rush, Dennis)
• Approved insurance claim on 2024 Ford Expedition using deductible fund (AYE- Rush, Dennis)
• Approved registration with TOPS Cooperative Purchasing Program (AYE- Rush, Dennis)
• Approved Tecumseh Public Schools purchase of two 2025 Chevrolet Suburbans (AYE- Rush, Dennis)
• Approved extensive list of purchase orders and claims (AYE- Rush, Dennis)
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session (AYE- Rush, Dennis)
• Approved resolution to acquire 320 N. Broadway property, authorizing purchase or eminent domain (AYE- Rush, Dennis)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss updates from various departments, approve payroll and transfers, and consider a contract for 911 mapping data maintenance.

• Consider 911 mapping data maintenance contract with SAM, Surveying and Mapping, LLC ($10,300 first year, $4,800 second year)
• Consider disposal of a 2021 Chevy Tahoe for the treasurer's office
• Review and accept minutes from May 20, 2025
• Approve payroll for May 1 thru May 15, 2025
• Review county financials for April

The commissioners approved the minutes from the May 20 meeting, a payroll addition, and a set of transfers moving $22,681.18 among county accounts. They also approved blanket purchase orders, the creation of an Emergency Management deputy director position, a two‑year 911 mapping contract with SAM, and the county’s April financial statements. Finally, they authorized the disposal of a 2021 Chevy Tahoe by donating it to the Sheriff’s Office.

• Approved May 20 minutes (AYE: Rush, Dennis; Thompson abstained)
• Approved payroll with one new hire (AYE: Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved transfers of appropriations: $6,000 County Clerk, $500 Court Clerk, $1,181.18 Sheriff Service Fee, $15,000 District Attorney (AYE: Thompson, Rush, Dennis)
• Approved blanket purchase orders (AYE: Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved opening of Emergency Management deputy director position (AYE: Thompson, Rush, Dennis)
• Approved SAM 911 mapping proposal ($10,300 first year, $4,800 second year) (AYE: Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved county financials for April (AYE: Thompson, Rush, Dennis)
• Approved disposal resolution donating 2021 Chevy Tahoe to Sheriff (AYE: Rush, Thompson, Dennis)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will consider a series of operational and financial items, including updates from county departments and several approvals. Key actions include awarding a brush pumper to the Shawnee Fire Department, approving a $10,000 canine donation for the sheriff’s office, and authorizing a contract with FSB for an emergency grant policy. The board will also address budget transfers, purchase orders, and a property purchase correction.

• Awarding and opening of brush pumper 2 for Shawnee Fire Department (Bid #24-25-14)
• Approval of sheriff's office donation of a new canine from the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Foundation totaling $10,000.00
• Approval of a contract with FSB for an emergency grant policy
• Correction amount for purchase of property at 35634 State Highway 39, Wanette, OK
• Memorandum of Understanding with Citizen Potawatomi Nation for asphalt overlay of BIA routes 8930, 9048, and 8705

The commissioners approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Citizen Potawatomi Nation for a one‑time $200,000 payment to overlay three BIA routes. They also awarded the low‑bid $78,500 brush‑pumper contract to M&M Metalworks and adopted the cash fund estimate of needs covering multiple departments. Additional actions included a $13,000 transfer of highway appropriations, a donation of a $10,000 canine unit, and a vote to stop use of P‑Cards. All motions passed with unanimous AYE votes from Rush, Thompson and Dennis.

• Approved MOU for $200,000 asphalt overlay (AYE‑Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Awarded brush‑pumper contract to M&M Metalworks for $78,500 (AYE‑Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Adopted cash fund estimate of needs for various departments (AYE‑Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved $13,000 transfer of highway appropriations (AYE‑Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Accepted $10,000 donation of a canine unit for the sheriff’s office (AYE‑Thompson, Rush, Dennis)
• Approved District 3 solid‑waste grant of $35,000 (AYE‑Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Voted to stop use of P‑Cards (AYE‑Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved Cooperative Service Agreement with USDA APHIS Wildlife Services (AYE‑Rush, Thompson, Dennis)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will consider several items, including the purchase of property at 35634 State Highway 39 for $340,000. They will also act on an incentive agreement for Project Aetna, approve the FY2026 CIRB Allocation Plan, and authorize a lease purchase of a 2025 John Deere 672 grader. Additional items include an emergency proclamation, an ARPA project completion, and a utility permit for Tri County RWD 2.

• Purchase of property at 35634 State Highway 39 for $340,000
• Incentive agreement for Project Aetna
• Approval of Pottawatomie County FY2026 CIRB Allocation Plan and Resolution
• Lease purchase agreement for a 2025 John Deere 672 grader (Serial #1DW672GXHSF721181) from CL Boyd
• Utility permit for Tri County RWD 2 crossing Bob Crouch/Ew 120 in NWNE/4 of Section 9‑T9N‑R5E

The Pottawatomie County Board approved several items, including the minutes of the April 29 meeting, payroll for April 16‑30, and transfers of appropriations. It also approved the purchase of property at 35634 State Highway 39 for $332,047, a lease purchase for a John Deere grader, an emergency proclamation for flooding, a utility permit for Tri County RWD2, and the FY2026 CIRB Allocation Plan. No action was taken on the Dale Schools Safety Resource Officer.

• Approved minutes of April 29, 2025 (AYE‑Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved payroll for April 16‑30, 2025 (AYE‑Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved transfers of appropriations: Sheriff Service Fee $4,484.42 and Macomb Schools $7,000 (AYE‑Thompson, Rush, Dennis)
• Approved purchase of property at 35634 State Highway 39, Wanette, OK for $332,047 (AYE‑Thompson, Rush, Dennis)
• Approved lease purchase agreement for 2025 John Deere 672 grader (AYE‑Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved emergency proclamation due to continued flooding rains (AYE‑Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved utility permit for Tri County RWD2 crossing Section 9‑T9N‑R5E (AYE‑Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved FY2026 CIRB Allocation Plan and Resolution (AYE‑Rush, Thompson, Dennis)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pottawatomie County Board will receive updates from facilities, public safety, 911, emergency management, and the sheriff's office, followed by public comments limited to three minutes per speaker. Commissioners will act on a range of items including the North Pointe Phase IV plat, equipment leases, grant applications, service agreements, surplus declarations, and purchase orders. An executive session is scheduled to discuss potential acquisition of properties at 318 and 320 N Broadway in Shawnee.

• Approval of North Pointe Phase IV plat
• Leasing of two 2025 John Deere 672 graders (serial numbers ending in 1143 and 1149)
• Application for Oklahoma Conservation Commission Unpaved Roads Grant by District 2
• Service agreement with Garratt Callahan
• Executive session to consider acquiring properties at 318 and 320 N Broadway, Shawnee

The Pottawatomie County Board approved the sale of county‑owned land at 35302 Clearpond Road, setting a minimum price. They also approved a contract with Hartley and Associates and several equipment and financial actions, including blanket purchase orders, a service agreement with Garratt Callahan, and funding for a Crimes Against Children conference. Additional decisions covered leasing two John Deere graders, declaring surplus equipment, and disposing of a Carlson asphalt paver.

• Approved sale of county property at 35302 Clearpond Road (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved contract with Hartley and Associates (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved blanket purchase orders (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved service agreement with Garratt Callahan ($8,220 cooling tower, $4,385 legionella) (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved financial support for investigators/deputies to attend Crimes Against Children Conference (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved District 3 leasing of 2025 John Deere 672 grader, S/N 1143 (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis) and S/N 1149 (AYE- Thompson, Rush, Dennis)
• Approved declaring surplus equipment for District 1 (multiple items) (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved disposal resolution for Carlson asphalt paver (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review the North Pointe Phase IV plat and various infrastructure bids. The body is also deciding on equipment purchases for District 3 and the Maud Fire Department.

• Approval of North Pointe Phase IV plat
• Purchase of a 2023 Bomag CR820T asphalt paver for District 3
• Purchase of radios for Maud Fire Department from Stolz Telecom
• Plans and bid documents for RCB on Brangus Road and in the Brookridge Addition
• Service agreement with Garratt Callahan for water treatment

The Pottawatomie County Board approved multiple items, including a $53,968.75 radio purchase for the Maud Fire Department, transfers of appropriations totaling $25,105.75, and a 2023 Bomag CR820T asphalt paver for $283,995. It also adopted an agenda‑request form requirement, approved plan and bid documents for road projects, and declared a surplus for a rapid‑print stamper. All motions carried with AYE votes from both commissioners. No action was taken on the North Pointe Phase IV plat, the water‑treatment service agreement, or conference funding.

• Approved $53,968.75 radio purchase for Maud Fire Dept (NASPO #00318)
• Approved transfers of appropriations: $3,905.75, $1,200.00, $20,000.00
• Approved blanket PO 6533 to Dale Public Schools for $2,100.00
• Approved donation of two spike strips ($650.00) to sheriff’s office
• Approved plan and bid documents for RCB on Brangus Rd (fee $40,000.00)
• Approved purchase of 2023 Bomag CR820T asphalt paver for $283,995.00
• Approved agenda‑request form requirement for outside agenda items
• Approved county financials for March 2025

Board of County Commissioners

The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will meet to consider approval for a new HVAC system at the OSU Extension Center, the purchase of a 2025 Chevy Tahoe for District 3, and the acquisition of a 2024 Ford F550 ambulance for React EMS.

• Approval for HVAC system quotes at OSU Extension Center
• Purchase of 2025 Chevy Tahoe for District 3 for $62,260.00
• Purchase of 2024 Ford F550 ambulance for React EMS for $54,795.87
• Approval of proclamation for National Small Business Week
• Consideration of a Tort Claim for Patricia Clyma

The Pottawatomie County Board approved several procurement actions, such as a $23,194 HVAC contract for the OSU Extension Center, a $62,260 purchase of a 2025 Chevy Tahoe for District 3, and a $54,795.87 ambulance for React EMS. It also approved a memorandum of understanding with Conference Center, LLC and the county Little League, a $350 donation for sheriff’s canine supplies, and the reappointment of Lessa Adams to the Pioneer Library System board. All motions passed with the recorded vote of AYE‑ Thompson, Dennis.

• Approved Sparks Heat & Air $23,194 HVAC contract for OSU Extension Center (AYE‑ Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved District 3 purchase of 2025 Chevy Tahoe 4WD for $62,260.00 (AYE‑ Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved blanket purchase order PO 6480 for Paul Jordan travel $1,500 (AYE‑ Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Conference Center, LLC and Pottawatomie County Little League (AYE‑ Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved $350 donation from Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Foundation for canine items (AYE‑ Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved sheriff’s office purchase of six car radios for $12,012.66 (AYE‑ Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved reappointment of Lessa Adams to Pioneer Library System Board of Trustees (AYE‑ Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved React EMS purchase of 2024 Ford F550 ambulance for $54,795.87 (AYE‑ Thompson, Dennis)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pottawatomie County Board will vote on awarding Bid 24-25-11 for District 2 Bridge #200 and on purchasing a 2024 Ford F550 ambulance for $54,795.87. It will also consider six‑month contracts for materials and hauling services, and discuss property matters in an executive session. Additional items include routine updates, payroll approval, and various disposal resolutions.

• Award of Bid 24-25-11 for District 2 Bridge #200
• Purchase of a 2024 Ford F550 ambulance for $54,795.87 (plus $105,000.00 invoice balance)
• Six‑month materials contract approval
• Six‑month hauling & miscellaneous services contract approval
• Executive session to discuss properties at 318 & 320 North Broadway and 15 East 10th Street, Shawnee

The commissioners approved awarding the $218,000 low‑bid contract to RRY Services, LLC and accepted the competing bid from Haskell Lemon Group while rejecting two others. They also approved several procurement and financial actions, including new six‑month material and hauling bids, the March payroll, a cash‑fund estimate covering multiple county services, and transfers of appropriations. Additional approvals covered blanket purchase orders, disposal of several vehicles and equipment, and declaring a surplus vehicle.

• Approved award of low bid to RRY Services, LLC for $218,000 (AYE: Rush, Thompson)
• Accepted bid from Haskell Lemon Group for $265,550 and rejected Highpoint Partners and 4J Foundation, Inc. (AYE: Rush, Thompson)
• Approved going out on bid for six‑month materials (AYE: Rush, Thompson)
• Approved going out on bid for six‑month hauling & miscellaneous services (AYE: Rush, Thompson)
• Approved March 16‑31 payroll with new hires and terminations (AYE: Rush, Thompson)
• Approved cash‑fund estimate of needs and requests for appropriations (AYE: Rush, Thompson)
• Approved transfers of appropriations: $16,040.90 Sheriff Funding Grant and $300,000 Grove Public School (AYE: Rush, Thompson)
• Approved blanket purchase orders and disposal of multiple vehicles/equipment (AYE: Rush, Thompson)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pottawatomie County Board will vote on a bid to upgrade a Shawnee fire department engine, review permits for Cox Communication and ONE Gas, and discuss a disposal of a 1985 AM General vehicle. Two executive‑session items will address confidential property matters and the employment of Linda Rackley. Regular updates from facilities, public safety, and emergency services will also be presented.

• Consideration and action regarding going out on bid for Shawnee Fire Department to upfit fire engine truck
• Consideration and action regarding a permit for Code Red for Cox Communication in SE/4 of SW/4 of Section 30, Township 10N, Range 4 East, crossing parallel to county road S. Gordon Cooper Drive in District #3
• Consideration and action regarding a utility permit for ONE Gas, Inc./ONG in the SENE/4 of Section 9T11NR4E crossing Brangus Road
• Consideration and action regarding a disposal resolution for a 1985 AM General 5‑ton 6x6 for District 2
• Executive Session to discuss confidential property matters at 318 and 320 North Broadway and 15 East 10th Street, Shawnee

The commissioners approved the minutes from the March 25 meeting and authorized several contracts and permits, including a bid for a Shawnee fire engine upgrade and utility permits for Cox Communications and ONE Gas. They transferred $20,000 of Court Clerk funds, approved a $5,000 blanket purchase order for Pleasant Grove School, and disposed of a 1985 AM General truck for $5,100. The board also moved forward with purchasing a property at 15 East 10th Street in Shawnee for $290,000 and reassigned Linda Rackley to a general government funding position. All motions passed with unanimous AYE votes from the three commissioners.

• Approved minutes of March 25, 2025 (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved going out on bid for Shawnee Fire Department fire engine upfit (AYE- Thompson, Rush, Dennis)
• Approved transfer of $20,000 Court Clerk appropriation from salaries to benefits (AYE- Thompson, Rush, Dennis)
• Approved blanket purchase order with Brady’s Industry for Pleasant Grove School, $5,000 (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved utility permit for Cox Communications crossing S. Gordon Cooper Drive (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved disposal of 1985 AM General 5‑ton truck for $5,100 (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)
• Approved purchase of property at 15 East 10th Street, Shawnee for $290,000 (AYE- Thompson, Rush, Dennis)
• Approved transferring Linda Rackley to general government funding as commissioner’s assistant (AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve minutes, payroll, and various financial actions. The agenda includes purchasing real property for bridge projects, authorizing sheriff's office equipment disposal, and entering executive sessions for confidential legal and economic development discussions.

• Purchase property for bridge project J/P No.35441(04) in District 1
• Authorize disposal of sheriff's office equipment including drones and vehicles
• Enter executive session for confidential legal communications
• Enter executive session for confidential economic development discussions
• Consider re-addressing of 1505 E Farrell St and 1500 E Farrell St

The board approved the meeting minutes with a name correction, March payroll, and a $30,000 appropriation transfer to the Juvenile Detention Center (plus a $1,600 transfer to salaries). It also approved blanket purchase orders, re‑addressing of two Shawnee properties, out‑of‑state travel for One Map training, and three right‑of‑way purchases totaling $8,501.12. Additional actions included approval of county financials for school donations and several equipment disposal and surplus resolutions.

• Approved meeting minutes correction (3-0)
• Approved March 1‑15 payroll with raises, new hire, and termination (3-0)
• Approved transfer of $30,000 from capital outlay to Juvenile Detention Center and $1,600 from benefits to salaries (3-0)
• Approved blanket purchase orders (3-0)
• Approved re‑addressing of 1505 E Farrell St and 1500 E Farrell St, Shawnee (3-0)
• Approved out‑of‑state travel for Nickie Skaggs to One Map training in Little Rock (3-0)
• Approved purchase of .34 acres right‑of‑way and $4,638.22 payment to Vic & Jayne Grissom Living Trust (3-0)
• Approved disposal of Dell CPU (S/N 8GJ1Z81) and surplus declaration of two Dell keyboards for sheriff’s office (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The board will act on several items including minutes, payroll, and transfers of appropriations. It will approve purchases of real property from three sellers to complete bridge project J/P No.35441(04) in District 1. Additional actions involve disposing of Dell computer equipment, a 2001 Ford Crown Victoria, and other sheriff’s office assets, and granting a utility permit for a Tri‑County RWD2 crossing. The meeting also includes executive‑session votes on confidential economic‑development talks and a property purchase at 35634 State Highway 39.

• Purchase of real property from The Vic Grissom and Jayne S Grissom Living Trust for bridge project J/P No.35441(04) District 1
• Purchase of real property from Steven P and Janice E Rempel for bridge project J/P No.35441(04) District 1
• Purchase of real property from Derek and Jennifer Winchester for bridge project J/P No.35441(04) District 1
• Disposal resolutions for Dell CPU, keyboards, and a 2001 Ford Crown Victoria for the sheriff’s office
• Utility permit for Tri‑County RWD2 in the NENE/4 of Section 9‑T9N‑RSE crossing Bob Crouch

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider and vote on the purchase of one 2024 John Deere 210 P Landscape Loader for District #1 from CL Boyd. They will also act on a lease‑purchase agreement for the same equipment with CL Boyd. Additional items include an ODOT claim for $4,400, a proposal to purchase real property at 15 East 10th Street discussed in executive session, and multiple surplus equipment declarations for the sheriff’s office.

• Approval to purchase one 2024 John Deere 210 P Landscape Loader from CL Boyd
• Approval of lease‑purchase agreement for the same John Deere loader with CL Boyd
• Consideration of ODOT claim for Coleman Rd SRLS Inv. 839‑14 J/P 35004 in the amount of $4,400
• Executive session to discuss purchase and appraisal of real property at 15 East 10th Street, Shawnee
• Declarations of surplus equipment (e.g., EF Johnson radios, HP printers) for the sheriff’s office

Board of County Commissioners

The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to hear a presentation from ACCO regarding workers compensation and FMLA, and to consider action regarding a quarterly meeting of policies and procedures.

• Presentation from ACCO on workers compensation and FMLA
• Consideration of action regarding quarterly meeting of policies and procedures

Board of County Commissioners

The Pottawatomie County Board will review updates from facilities maintenance, the Public Safety Center, 911, emergency management, and the sheriff’s office. It will act on minutes, payroll, the assessor’s monthly report, transfers of appropriations, blanket purchase orders, staff meeting expenses, and equipment purchases including three John Deere graders and a surplus Chevrolet Tahoe. Additional items include approvals for staff meeting location rental and a professional development presentation and book purchase.

• Consideration of two John Deere graders for District 3 and one for District 1
• Declaration of surplus 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe for the sheriff’s office
• Approval of payment for staff meeting location rental
• Approval of payment for professional development presentation and book purchase for staff
• Consideration of transfers of appropriations

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hear updates from facilities maintenance, the Public Safety Center, and the county 911 and emergency management offices. Commissioners will consider a six‑month re‑bid for weed and vegetation spraying, a bridge replacement project on Propane Road, and several financial actions including payroll and appropriations. The meeting also includes approvals for a new purchase card, a reappointment to the E911 Trust Authority, and a donation of a commercial freezer to the juvenile detention center.

• Opening and awarding of six‑month re‑bid for weed & vegetation spraying and blue shale
• Bid for removal of current bridge and construction of new bridge on Propane Road (District 2)
• Approval of a purchase card for District 2, assigned to Shelby Watson
• Reappointment of Willis Snowden to the Pottawatomie County E911 Trust Authority Board (term expires April 2026)
• Donation of a commercial freezer from Project Heart to the Pottawatomie County Juvenile Detention Center

Board of County Commissioners

The Pottawatomie County Board will consider and act on several items, including the distribution of $13,483.04 from the Pink Senior Citizens sales tax to eleven active senior centers. Commissioners will also vote on purchasing three new sheriff vehicles, approve utility permits for ONE Gas, Inc. and Tri‑Co RWD2, and declare surplus equipment such as Vista body cameras. Additional agenda items cover minutes, transfers of appropriations, blanket purchase orders, staff expenses, and an executive session on personnel salaries.

• Distribute $13,483.04 of Pink Senior Citizens sales tax funds to eleven senior centers
• Approve purchase of three or more new sheriff vehicles for the new fleet program
• Utility permit for ONE Gas, Inc. crossing Brangus Road in SE 1/4 of Section 9‑T11NR4E
• Utility permit for Tri‑Co RWD2 crossing NS 3600 in SE 1/4 of Section 2‑T1ON‑RSE and Section 27‑T1ON‑RSE
• Declare surplus of Vista body cameras for the sheriff's office

Board of County Commissioners

The Pottawatomie County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss and vote on several items, including the purchase of rifles for the sheriff's office, the lease of a loader for District 1, and the approval of invoices for various county projects.

• Sheriff's office to purchase rifles totaling $37,787.00
• District 1 to lease a 2024 624p loader
• Approval of invoice for McLoud standpipe repairs ($41,675.00)
• Consideration of a land man contract for property lien research
• Consideration of a bridge plan for Coleman Road

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss county financials, utility permits, and various equipment purchases. A significant portion of the agenda is dedicated to declaring and disposing of surplus vehicles and equipment for the sheriff's office.

• Purchase of two Travis end dump trailers for District Three at $64,215.00 each
• Utility permit for One Gas, Inc/ONG crossing Brangus Road
• Utility permit for Tri-Co RWD 2 crossing NS 3500
• Surplus declaration and disposal of numerous sheriff's office vehicles, firearms, and electronics
• Approval of an invoice to Eagle Vision Construction for 2nd floor courthouse restoration

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the potential purchase of real property on Industry Park Drive in executive session. The meeting also includes appointments to the E911 Trust Authority Board and several grant applications.

• Potential purchase of real property located on Industry Park Drive
• Appointments of Phil Solinger, Harrison Walters, Abby Thompson, and Aaron Scott to the E911 Trust Authority Board
• Application for Emergency Management Performance Grant
• District 2 application for FY25-26 DEQ equipment grant for a mulcher/chipper
• Utility permits for One Gas, Inc/ONG on Brangus Road and Tri-Co RWD 2 on NS 3500

Board of County Commissioners

The Pottawatomie County Board of Commissioners will consider appointing Marcus May as undersheriff, approving equipment purchases, and entering into a commercial lease for a Child Advocacy Center.

• Appoint Marcus May as undersheriff
• Approve Tecumseh Public Schools Apple purchases
• Lease 2025 Volvo dump trucks
• Enter lease for Child Advocacy Center at 131 N. Bell
• Approve surplus disposal for health department equipment

Board of County Commissioners

The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will consider several procurement actions, including a bid for a steel‑frame building for District 2 housing equipment. The board will also review bids for digital ballot printing and a sign‑machine printer, and address a $105,000 reimbursement for a 2025 Ford remount Osage Box. Additional items include lease agreements for two Volvo dump trucks and the appointment of the sheriff to the E‑911 Trust Authority Board.

• Consideration and action for District 2 to go out for bid on construction of a steel frame building for housing equipment
• Opening and awarding of bid #24-25-8 for digital ballot printing for the Pott County Election Board
• Reimbursement of $105,000 for React EMS purchase of a 2025 Ford remount Osage Box
• Lease for two 2025 Volvo dump trucks (VIN 4V5wWC9EH1SN688357 and VIN 4V5WC9EHXSN688356) for District 1
• Appointment of Sheriff Freeland Wood to the Pott County E‑911 Trust Authority Board (term until April 2027)