Kenny Pebworth

The agenda includes reviewing transfers of appropriations and funds, approving purchase orders for payment, and addressing non-compliant purchase orders. Key operational items involve reviewing fuel quotes, receiving weekly reports from the 911 Director and Emergency Management and Safety Director, and reviewing reports from county officers and appointed boards. Additionally, the board will consider an annual software subscription agreement with iTouch Biometrics. A special public hearing will be held regarding the CDBG program, followed by action items to approve resolutions for grant applications, authorize the signing of application documents, appoint a grant administrator, and approve a notice of award for waterline relocation services for the Nelson Road project. The board will also review FY2027 CIRB fund allocation projections.

The agenda for this regular meeting includes several operational items such as approving reports of county officers for February, monthly tax allocations to cities, payroll for March 1-15, and various appropriations and fund transfers. Key action items involve discussing and potentially approving non-compliant purchase orders, reviewing and approving fuel quotes, and considering a county-sponsored grant application for slip-on units for rural fire departments. Further discussions include applying for a Community Development Block Grant for FY2026, approving the Chairman to sign related documents, selecting Southern Oklahoma Development Association (SODA) as a potential grant administrator, awarding the bid for mowing and lawn maintenance at the OSU Extension property, and planning for open enrollment options for county employee health insurance benefits for FY2026-27.

The agenda for the regular board meeting includes several key actions. Discussions and potential actions cover transfers of appropriations and funds, approval of purchase orders, and discussion of non-compliant purchase orders. The board is scheduled to review and approve fuel quotes and weekly blanket purchase orders for fuel. Other items include activity reports from the Emergency Management and Safety Directors, review of county officer reports, discussion and possible approval of a resolution to accept a donation for the Cottonwood Community Center, and discussion and possible action to award a bid for waterline relocation services for the Nelson Road project. The board will also open and potentially award bids to sell used shavings at the fair barn.

The agenda for the meeting included organizational actions such as the election of the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Member for 2026. Key business involved approving monthly reports and reimbursement claims for county officers and the Election Board secretary for December, as well as approving monthly rental invoices for DHS office space for February 2026. The Board planned to discuss and take possible action on the approval of fund and appropriation transfers, purchase orders (including non-compliant ones), and fuel quotes. Significant items included discussing and potentially approving a 324a claim for waterline relocation services for the Caney Creek Bridge project, approving a travel policy for Coal County, and taking action regarding bids for waterline relocation for the Nelson Road project. Furthermore, several resolutions were slated for approval, concerning requisitioning officers, Election Board expense reimbursement, reserving the right to open section lines, sales tax allocations to rural fire departments and senior nutrition centers, designating Chief/First Deputies, adopting a Personnel Policy Handbook, and designating filing periods for the Free Fair Association. The Board also intended to approve resolutions regarding protocols for building maintenance issues and to approve Interlocal Agency Agreements with the City of Coalgate, City of Lehigh, City of Tupelo, and the Town of Phillips. Finally, appointments were scheduled for representatives to various boards (SODA, ATCO, LEO, Community Sentencing, CED#4, Board of Health) and for points of contact for various county buildings. The Board also planned to inspect remodel projects and note deficiencies at the jail and Sheriff's office.

The regular meeting agenda included standard proceedings such as roll call and invocation, as well as approval of transfers of appropriations, funds, and purchase orders. Key discussion points involved addressing non-compliant purchase orders, reviewing and approving fuel quotes and blanket purchase orders. Reports were expected from the Emergency Management and Safety Directors. The Board planned to discuss an update regarding the sewer line behind the courthouse. Significant action items included approving several resolutions concerning the appointment of a receiving officer and the disposition of multiple vehicles (a Chevrolet Tahoe, two Ford Explorers, and a Ford Crown Victoria) for the Coal County Sheriff's Office. Other potential actions involved approving an amended lease purchase agreement between FirstBank and District 2, approving the payment of the second half of the ACCO insurance assessment for FY 2025-26, and awarding bids for concrete and ballot printing services.