Keith Hyslop

The meeting included approvals for Purchase Orders and Monthly reports. A significant discussion focused on the Muskogee County Health Department's intent to apply for a $1.6 Million Preventative Health and Health Services Block Grant (PHHSBG) from the CDC, aiming to expand community engagement and specifically improve maternal and infant health outcomes in rural families, addressing disparities where Muskogee County's infant mortality rate is higher than the state average. The Commission also approved the acceptance of new roads in the Quail Creek Housing Edition, several utility permit applications for road bores, and acknowledged a name change for a trucking company that will honor existing bids under the former name. Additionally, the Board approved the 2026 Disaster Recovery Plan and accepted self-reported 2026 inventory lists for the Muskogee and Porum Fire Departments. The Muskogee County Fire Tax Board's 2026 meeting dates were approved, along with an amendment to their By-Laws changing meeting frequency to quarterly and combining officer positions. The Board authorized a resolution to dispose of 10 bridge I-Beams. An Executive Session was held to discuss information technology security monitoring and response requirements at the Muskogee County Jail, followed by the approval of a $260,000 camera transaction for the jail. The commissioners also approved a resolution amending the leverage funds for the FY2019 CDBG-DR grant and authorized a transfer of $236,555 from the Rainy Day Fund to the General Government Operating Fund to cover forecasted shortfalls in utility expenses. Finally, approval was granted for the purchase of a half-ton crew cab truck for District 3 and a $1,200 payment to the Muskogee Regional Jr Livestock Show from Cherokee Nation funds.

The meeting included approvals for Purchase Orders and Monthly reports. Key actions involved approving an invoice from Five Star Demolition for $178,858 related to Asphalt Phase 2 of the public safety complex, with assurances that the expenditure is tracked county-wide. The Board unanimously approved an Application and Utility Permit for Muskogee County Rural Water District 6 for a road bore. Additionally, (42) Bridge Beams donated by Manhattan Construction were approved to be placed in District 2 inventory. An Application and Utility Permit from Dobson Fiber for a Fiber Optic Line in District 1 was approved, contingent upon coordination with the City of Muskogee regarding city crossings. A DR-2019-Muskogee CO-00019 Grant Budget Modification Request was approved to reflect a reduction in leverage commitment for the advanced assistance grant. Discussions related to AirMedCare and a potential claim for the Sheriff's Office resulted in no action, and potential pending litigation was set for executive session, though no action was taken before adjournment.

The meeting commenced with a motion to call the session to order. No action was taken regarding the minutes from the previous meeting. The main action item involved a motion to sign Erroneous Corrections. The new business section concluded with no items.

The meeting included unanimous approvals for Purchase Orders and Monthly reports. The Commission approved an Application and Utility Permit from ONE Gas, Inc for a Road Bore in District 3. A Carter Construction Quote for courtroom modifications requested by Judge Smith was approved. Approvals were also granted for a 2026 Information Sheet from the Mountain View Fire Department, a Declaration of Surplus from District 2 concerning donated bridge beams, and a Claim for the Muskogee County Sheriff's Office to be applied to the deductible. Furthermore, the Board approved the 2026 Disaster Recovery Plan and 2026 Inventory Lists for the Muskogee County Sheriff's Office, the 2026 Inventory List for the General Government Commissioner's Office, the 2026 Information Sheet from Wainwright Volunteer Fire Department, and the 2026 Inventory List for Webbers Falls Fire Department. The session included an Executive Session to discuss information technology relating to security monitoring at the Muskogee County Jail and the employment of Kevin Wilson, which concluded with no actions taken.

The meeting included unanimous approvals for opening the meeting, purchase orders, and monthly reports. The Board approved the Oklahoma State University Extension 2026 budget and appointed Commissioner Keith Hyslop as Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners for a two-year term starting January 1, 2026. A key discussion involved approving an official ODOT reimbursement document for $800,000 related to the Lake Access Program project, clarifying that payment would precede federal reimbursement in this instance. The Commissioners approved a Pay Application for the Okay Road and Bridge Rehabilitation Project, funded initially by Use Tax and reimbursed through Commerce CDBGDR grant funds, for work already performed. Furthermore, the Board approved an annual renewal agreement with TransUnion for TRADS Services for the Sheriff's Department and approved the 2026 Information Sheet for the Gooseneck Bend Fire Department. All compliant bids for the 6-month bid (2025-039) were accepted and tabled for further review.