Allyne Schubert

The board meeting agenda includes the appointment of a requisitioning officer and a receiving officer for various county accounts and grants. Key items for discussion include the approval of an inter-county inmate housing agreement between Kiowa County and Washita County, and a resolution for a state transportation project maintenance and financing agreement. The board will also discuss matters related to the new Kiowa County detention facility project, along with routine administrative tasks such as reviewing departmental reports, handling appropriations, managing tax distributions, and approving purchase order claims.

The agenda for the meeting includes reviewing projects under construction and proposed, vendor proposals, possible action on bids, citizen participation, and consideration for approval, disapproval, or cancellation of blanket purchase orders. Key discussion items involve county officers and department heads presentations. Specific potential approvals include an annual agreement between the Town of Lone Wolf and Kiowa County for 2026, an easement for Scott Null Cutting, the designation of a Commissioner to serve on the Board of Chief Local Elected Officials, and a Consortium Agreement related to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Furthermore, there is a discussion and possible action regarding approving a contract with Myers Engineering for $70,000.00 for services on the Qrtz Mountain Regional Water Authority SWODA REAP Grant. The board will also discuss and potentially take action on matters concerning a new Kiowa County Detention Facility Project.

The agenda includes discussions and possible actions regarding the approval of new board members for Elkview General Hospital, a resolution for holding an election to fund the construction of a Kiowa County Detention Center, and a proclamation and notice for a special election. The board will also consider a NACCHO Agreement, the sale of county property, and settling claims in pending litigation related to opioid prescription drugs. Additionally, they will discuss participation in settlement agreements with Walmart, Teva, Allergan, CVS, and Walgreens, and an agreement for the Kiowa County Health Department with Artesian Bottleless Water. The agenda also includes discussions on matters concerning a new Kiowa County Detention Facility Project.