Cathy R. Ridenour

The board addressed department reports from the County Clerk and Emergency Management and processed various fiscal transactions, including claims, transfers, and blanket purchase orders. Resolutions were passed regarding donations to the animal shelter, check deposits, and the cancellation of specific purchase orders. The board also approved a cooperative wildlife management agreement with the USDA, professional service payments, interlocal detention agreements, and a memorandum of understanding for inmate housing. Furthermore, the meeting included a discussion on health insurance options and the review of multiple road crossing permits.

The board discussed and acknowledged various claims and fiscal transactions. Under new business, the topics addressed included the status of damaged equipment, the preference for temporary versus permanent fencing at the amphitheater, and the need for infrastructure improvements involving the overlay of the main access road to the expo and asphalting the emergency management road.

The board reviewed financial reports and revenue data, including updates on 911 services. Discussions also covered current operations with service locations and general board business, though no specific action was taken regarding air medical services.

The Board convened to review and approve temporary appropriations for several public school districts for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Specifically, appropriations were approved for Canadian, Kiowa, Crowder, Frink-Chambers, Savanna, Tannehill, McAlester, and Haywood Public Schools.

The Board reviewed reports from the Juvenile Detention Center, County Clerk, and Expo Center. Fiscal actions included the approval of claims, purchase orders, payroll, and budget transfers. Unfinished business involved awarding bids for a truck, UTV, and mower. The Board approved vendors for electrical and HVAC work at District 2, authorized maintenance contracts, set tentative budgets for the Animal Shelter and Jail, approved a new uniform policy for the Sheriff's office, and handled multiple resolutions regarding donations and the cancellation of purchase orders. Bid openings were conducted for vegetation management services.