Melissa Graham

The board sessions involved the approval of miscellaneous and blanket purchase orders, various officer's reports, and the distribution of alcoholic beverage tax allocations. Commissioners approved numerous public service and pipeline crossing permits across several dates. Resolutions were passed for the disposal of obsolete county equipment and for a new bridge project and approaches agreement. Additionally, the board approved payroll for county employees, an inter-local agreement for a street paving project with the City of Thomas, an extended service warranty renewal for a security scanning system, and a 911 inter-local agreement. The commissioners also performed a site tour of the future Health Department location.

The Board of County Commissioners reviewed and approved multiple financial matters, including transfer of appropriations, payroll for county employees, and various purchase orders and claims for payment. The Board discussed and authorized several Public Service/Pipeline Crossing Ingress and Egress permits. Key actions included the approval of an Active Shooter Emergency Action Plan, a healthcare coalition partnership agreement, and the acceptance of bids for equipment purchases and sales. Additionally, the Board discussed property surplus declarations, a burn ban for the county, and policies related to courthouse security. The Board also coordinated with local emergency management regarding federal grant applications and hazard mitigation programs.

The board conducted a bid opening process for the purchase of used skid steers. Two bids were submitted by Warren CAT and Western Equipment. Following an initial motion to table the decision for further review, the board subsequently voted to accept the bid from Western Equipment, determining it was the best bid meeting the required specifications.

The discussion centered on the request for a Grass Seeder & Trailer for REAP Grant purposes. On the initial date, a motion was made to table the decision until a later date. Subsequently, a motion was passed to accept the bid submitted by Strobel Manufacturing.

The meeting proceedings involved multiple actions across several dates in February 2026. Key discussions and approvals included authorizing the issuance of miscellaneous and blanket purchase orders, approving Officer's Reports, and distributing the allocation of alcoholic beverage tax for January 2026. The Board approved January 2026 Appropriations for Custer County. Several Public Service/Pipeline Crossing Ingress and Egress Permits were approved across different dates for companies like Crosstimber Construction Services LLC, Devon Energy Production Co., LP, and Validus Midstream, LLC. Financial matters included approvals for payroll and various purchase orders and claims for payment across departments such as General, Health, and Highway. Resolutions were passed declaring surplus county equipment, including a 2008 Case Loader Backhoe, two John Deere Flex Wing Mowers, a Winco Generator, a 2003 John Deere Pressure Washer, and a 2022 John Deere Skidsteer. A resolution was also approved for the disposal of two 2021 John Deere 6130M Tractors sold to Washita County. The Board approved the 2026 Emergency Operations Plan for Custer County and conducted a Jail Inspection. Approvals for Transfers of Appropriations were also noted.