Eric Denning

The agenda for this regular meeting includes several action items. Unfinished business involves discussing a quote from Air Med Care Volunteer Fire Dept. and taking action on a renewal road crossing permit for Coterra. New business items cover approving blanket purchase orders, purchasing claims, and processing appropriations. Specific actions include the transfer of funds for the Sheriff's Department due to a misdeposited grant, addressing the Sheriff Office Stipend, reviewing monthly reports from various county departments, and adopting a resolution to dispose of equipment for the Geary Fire Department. Further discussions include the updated 5-year plan for District CIRB and quotes for reprogramming radios for Longdale Fire Dept., purchasing a rescue board for Hydro Fire Dept., and re-wiring a truck for Okeene Fire Dept. The board will also address an invitation to bid for a new fire truck for Canton Fire Dept., declarations of surplus for the OSU Extension and Commissioners' assets, applications for road crossing permits for Ovintiv USA Inc., and an access drive permit for Crosstimber Construction Services. Finally, the board will discuss a reimbursement request for out-of-state training for the Sheriff's Office.

Key discussion topics for the meeting included consideration of a quote from Air Med Care Volunteer Fire Dept for a three-year service agreement. New business items involved blanket purchase orders, a purchasing claim, a resolution to dispose of equipment for District #3 (specifically a 2016 JD 329E Trac Skid and a 2019 JD 5090E Util Tractor), and authorization for personnel to inspect and purchase equipment at the Graham 2026 Western Oklahoma Statewide County Surplus Equipment Auction for District #2. Further items included declarations of surplus for the Sheriff's Office (a 2016 Explorer) and the Geary Fire Dept (a 1989 Ft Pierce vehicle), a transfer of funds for the Sheriff's department due to an accounting error, renewal of a road crossing permit for Coterra in District #1, scheduling a surplus auction for April 10th, and approving a quote from Conrad Fire Equipment, Inc. for repairs to tanker switches for the Okeene Fire Dept.

Key discussions and actions included the approval of blanket purchase orders, the approval of various purchasing claims across departments such as Highway, General, Public Health, and Sheriff Service Fee, and the approval of payroll claims. Business tabled included the Sheriff Office Stipend and a quote for the Air Med Care Volunteer Fire Department pending clarification on sales tax usage. Resolutions were approved for a contract modification with the US Army Corps of Engineers, equipment disposal for Blaine County Health Department and Districts #2 and #3, the appointment of Buddy King to the Okeene EMS Board, approval of road crossing permits for Bison Water Midstream LLC, and approval of a division order for Derby Exploration LLC. Surplus declarations were approved for District #3 equipment and several Sheriff's vehicles. An annual contract continuation for lawn care and landscaping for the Blaine County Health Department was also approved. Officers provided comments regarding P-Cards, setting up EFTs for school payments, election board training, in-house training for the Assessor, and high fire danger warnings.

The Board addressed several items of business, including the approval of the agenda and various purchasing claims across multiple funds such as General, Highway, County Clerk Lien Fee, Emergency Management, Public Health, Trea Resale Property, Sheriff Commissary Fund, Sheriff Service Fee, Lodging Tax - ST, Rural Fire - ST, and Mental Health & Substance. The Board approved blanket purchase orders. Decisions included approving declarations of surplus equipment for District #2 (including graders) and Blaine County Health Department equipment. A resolution was approved for disposing of equipment for District #2. A quote was approved to insure all vehicles for the Longdale Fire Dept. Additionally, Hunter Talamanate and Jim Shelton were appointed to serve on the Geary 522 EMS District Board for a five-year term. Surplus declarations for District #3 equipment were also approved. Officer comments noted that P-Cards would arrive soon, that a Canton Bond failed, and that poling places were moved for the Election Board due to cost increases.

The agenda for the regular meeting includes several items requiring discussion and possible action. Key topics involve blanket purchase orders, purchasing claims, and payroll claims. Other business items include action on a Sheriff Office stipend, a resolution amending the contract with the US Army Corps of Engineers for law enforcement at Canton Lake by an increased amount, and obtaining a quote for replacement gear and equipment for the Longdale Fire Department. The Board will also consider resolutions for disposing of equipment for Blaine County Health Department and District #3, including specific vehicles and graders, and a division order for Derby Exploration LLC. Further action includes the appointment of Buddy King to the Okeene EMS Board, consideration of road crossing permits for Bison Water Midstream LLC, a resolution for lawn care and landscaping services for the Health Department, and a discussion regarding educational brochures concerning taxes.