Sandra Crenshaw

The Board reviewed and acted upon complaints regarding erroneous tax assessments. This included the approval of corrections for two specific cases: one involving the erroneous removal of a senior tax freeze for the 2025 tax year, and another regarding a business that dissolved in 2023 but was not inactivated for the 2025 tax year.

The committee convened to review and recommend approval of the Emerald ProjectCo Data Center Economic Development Project Plan to the Board of County Commissioners. The findings confirmed the eligibility of the proposed area for tax increment financing, analyzed the projected financial impacts on taxing jurisdictions, and evaluated the economic benefits, including potential job creation and infrastructure development. The committee ultimately recommended the establishment of the proposed tax abatement districts to support the project.

The board reviewed and approved all claims and fiscal transactions issued by the Economic Development Authority as verified by the Board of County Commissioners. The board also discussed the possibility of bidding for alcohol sales services at upcoming expo events, noting that vendors would require a mobile license.

The Board conducted a regular session where they reviewed and approved temporary appropriations for Haileyville Public Schools (I-11) for the fiscal year 2026-2027.

The board reviewed and accepted departmental reports, including those from the jail and county clerk. Fiscal actions included the approval of claims, payroll, blanket purchase orders, and interlocal transfers. Key agenda items included the establishment of a donation account for courthouse decorations, the authorization to advertise for the sale of HVAC hail guards, and the approval of construction advertisements for a fire department building. The commissioners also approved a customer service agreement with Unifirst Corporation, added a requisitioning officer for the Sheriff's department, appointed a member to the Southeast Oklahoma Library System Board of Trustees, and adopted a proclamation for Child Abuse Awareness Month.