Karla Smith

The agenda included discussions and decisions on various topics, such as tabling a contract with Arbuckle Communications, approving the purchase of a steel building for the Emergency Management Communication Center, and accepting a petition to organize the Orr Rural Fire District. The board also approved purchase orders for various departments, transferred unencumbered balances to the 09-10 fiscal year, and approved transfers within the Cash Fund Account for equipment. Renewal Lease Agreements were approved for multiple VFDs and other entities. The board was also made aware of an application to the Oklahoma Department of Mines and a Notice of Hearing by SouthStar Exploration, LLC. Additionally, FEMA denied all flood claims for Love County.

The Board discussed and acted on various items, including tabling a request from the County Emergency Management Director, acknowledging a letter from the District Attorney's Office regarding purchasing procedures, and noting a change in purchase order forms. They approved a Blanket Purchase Order for Bud's Auto Parts and various Purchase Orders for payment across different departments. The Board also approved the opening of Bid #2009-8, reviewed monthly reports from various departments, approved insurance documents and a resolution to establish the Association of County Commissioners of Oklahoma Self-Insurance Group, and approved a retirement contribution rate increase. Contracts for juvenile detention services with Texas County and Cleveland County were approved, as well as service agreements with KellPro and Red River Web Design. The Board approved an application for Winston Hospitality, Inc. to sell alcohol and approved Requisition/Receiving Officers for various departments. Blanket Purchase Orders were also approved. Additionally, the board discussed the ACCO Summer & Safety Conference.

The board approved the May payroll and travel allowance claims, renewed the CompSource Oklahoma Worker's Compensation Insurance Agreement, and declared a Whirlpool Air Conditioner as surplus for the Treasurer's office, adopting a resolution for its disposal. They also approved a Detention Services Agreement with ROCMND Area Youth Services, Inc. for juvenile detention services. Purchase Orders across various departments were approved for payment. Additionally, blanket purchase orders were approved for several vendors. The board discussed hanging photos in the Love County Courthouse and the setting of a memorial bench before Frontier Days.

The agenda included discussion and potential action on various financial matters, including purchase orders for general supplies, highway maintenance, health department needs, sheriff cash fund, county clerk cash fund, sales tax-related items, sheriff drug fund, and REAP grants. The board also considered an Online Records Free Plan Service Agreement for the County Clerk's Office, expansion plans for the Love County Fair Building, and Interlocal Cooperative Agreements for inmate housing with the cities of Marietta and Thackerville. Additional items involved a HOME 08 Grant recipient, transfer of a surplus Chevrolet Pickup from the Sheriff's Department to District #3, budget transfers within the general budget and cash fund accounts, hiring and transfer of employees, adoption of a Five Year Road & Bridge Plan, and resolutions for CBRI Funds and participation in the Emergency & Transportation Fund Program. The board also approved a Detention Service Agreement with Muskogee Youth Services and Blanket Purchase Orders.

The Board of County Commissioners convened to discuss several key issues. They approved the donation of a building by Arbuckle Communication for repeaters, contingent on a contract. The County Treasurer addressed properties in the June re-sale, leading to the approval of filing the County Treasurer's Re-Sale Deed. The Orr Volunteer Fire Department received donated property, and a lease agreement was approved. Bids for road and bridge materials were awarded, and the Board addressed the HOME Grant 08 administrator's investigation, deciding not to rescind the original decision. The Frontier Days Committee expressed gratitude for the use of the Courthouse lawn.