Public Meetings - Cleveland County, Oklahoma

The Cleveland County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) met on November 2, 2026. The meeting included the approval of minutes, processing the consent docket, tabling an inmate clothing contract, awarding a janitorial services contract, a presentation from Red Rock Behavioral Health Services on its Mobile Crisis Team, and an election update. (Note: The published agenda listed a start time of 1:00 PM, while the supplied timestamp for this meeting is 2026-11-02 18:45:00+00:00.) Consent Calendar - The consent docket was approved unanimously. Items included routine approvals such as ARPA subrecipient agreement amendments (Norman Economic Development Coalition projects for Workforce Development, Incubator Renovations, and Lake Thunderbird), the surplus of inventory items, disposal of printers and other equipment, blanket purchase orders, an amended estimate of needs, and a farm market services contract. Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public signed up to speak. Unfinished Business - Inmate Clothing and Sandals Contract (Item 13): The Board postponed action on the one-year contract for the Cleveland County Detention Center. A board member noted the bid was "still in tabulation" and requested the item be held over for another week. The motion to postpone passed unanimously. (Note: The agenda listed this item for discussion and possible action but it was tabled.) - Janitorial Services Contract (Item 14): The Board approved the award of the janitorial services contract for the Cleveland County Health Departments and The Wellness Square. A motion was made, seconded, and passed unanimously in a roll call vote. Discussion Items - Red Rock Behavioral Health Services Presentation (Item 15): Representatives from Red Rock presented on their Mobile Crisis Team, funded in part through County Community Safety Investment funds. - Presentation Overview: Staff introduced included the outpatient crisis director, mobile crisis team supervisor, and other program directors. The team described the Virtual Response Team (VRT), a 24/7 crisis call center that activates the Mobile Crisis Team. The Cleveland County team is currently 30% staffed. A mobile crisis van was available for commissioners to view after the meeting. - Statistics Provided: - Agency-wide crisis calls: 10,489 last year, with 3,970 already this fiscal year (since July 1). - Agency-wide mobile crisis calls: 1,639 last year, with 585 this fiscal year. - Cleveland County-specific mobile crisis calls: 43 last year, with 30 already this fiscal year. - 60% of mobile crisis calls are routed through the nationwide 988 mental health hotline. - The mobile crisis program and 988 have reduced hospital ER visits for mental health crises by approximately 80% across the state. - Positions: Red Rock representatives expressed gratitude for the funding and emphasized the program's role in reducing the burden on law enforcement and emergency rooms. Commissioners thanked the presenters and praised the program's growth. - Election Update: Brian from the Cleveland County Election Board reported on early voting. - Statistics: A record 24,475 voters participated in early voting, compared to 14,212 four years prior. Approximately 6,800 absentee ballots were mailed out, with about 4,800 returned. - Positions: Brian thanked the county for providing early voting sites and praised the efforts of poll workers. Commissioners commended the high voter turnout. - Weather Awareness: George provided a weather update, warning of multiple rounds of storms, with a significant round expected between 5:00 and 7:00 PM, expected to clear by midnight. The Board urged weather awareness. Key Outcomes - Minutes of the October 26, 2026, meeting were approved unanimously. - The consent agenda was approved unanimously. - Item 13 (Inmate Clothing Contract): Postponed for one week due to ongoing bid tabulation. - Item 14 (Janitorial Services Contract): Awarded. The specific awardee was not clearly identified in the meeting transcript. - The meeting was adjourned.

The Cleveland County Budget Board held a special meeting on November 2, 2026. The agenda listed a 10:30 AM start time, and the meeting notice was posted on October 29, 2026. A quorum was present; Tammy Richards was absent. No members of the public signed up to speak. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comment was offered; the chair noted that no one had signed up to speak. Discussion Items - The sole business item was discussion and possible action on approval of the amended Estimate of Needs for the 2026/2027 fiscal year (File No. 26-2390). A motion and second were made, followed by a roll-call vote. Key Outcomes - The amended Estimate of Needs for the 2026/2027 fiscal year was approved; the motion carried. The roll-call transcript recorded yes votes from Grissom, Warr, Howlett, McHughes, Cleveland, and Williams. Richards was absent, and the transcript did not clearly record Weaver’s response. - Members were asked to stay to sign documents after the approval. - A roll-call motion to adjourn was made, seconded, and carried.

The Cleveland County Wellness Committee convened on October 30, 2026, to approve meeting minutes and the 2027 meeting schedule, correct and act upon a gym equipment transfer, and discuss future wellness initiatives, program communication, and a committee vacancy. Consent Calendar - The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the regular meeting of July 31, 2026. - The committee unanimously approved the Notice of Scheduled Meetings for the 2027 calendar year, maintaining the schedule of the last Friday of each month. Discussion Items - Gym Equipment Transfer (Agenda Item 3): The agenda initially proposed transferring two treadmills to the Health Department and acquiring an elliptical. Members noted the agenda text was mistaken. The gym has four treadmills (two aging) and four ellipticals (two purchased, two donated). Members stated treadmills are used far more than ellipticals. The committee amended the proposal to transfer the two donated ellipticals to the Health Department and acquire a stair stepper instead. A motion to proceed with the amended plan was approved. - Wellness Program Vision: Chair Rod Cleveland discussed the Wellness Committee's history (established by statute 15 years ago, later authorized for funding). He advocated for expanded wellness offerings in the 2027 budget, promoting a holistic (mind, body, soul) approach, including leadership programs, a county bowling team, and using the county's wellness app. - Flu Shots and Communication: A member reported flu shot numbers dropped during COVID but are recovering, with a spike in influenza A post-OU/Texas game. Separately, a member reported employees in their office skipped a recent wellness challenge after being told the reward was a single $250 prize for the winner. The committee clarified the program rewarded all participants and stressed the need for better communication. - Committee Vacancy: The committee identified a vacancy likely from the Sheriff's Department. Chair Cleveland will contact the Sheriff's Office to fill the seat. Key Outcomes - Approved: Meeting minutes from July 31, 2026. - Approved: Notice of Scheduled Meetings for 2027. - Approved (as amended): Transfer of the county's two donated ellipticals to the Health Department and acquisition of a stair stepper. - Directive: Chair Cleveland to contact the Sheriff's Department to fill the vacant seat. - Next Steps: Develop a comprehensive wellness strategy for 2027, improve employee communication on the app and challenge rules, and explore department-level and county-wide initiatives.

The Cleveland County Tax Roll Correction Board held a brief regular meeting on October 29, 2026, at 9:30 AM. The board approved the prior meeting minutes and a list of tax roll corrections without public comment or extended discussion. Consent Calendar - The board approved the minutes of the September 24, 2026 meeting via a motion, second, and roll call. - The board reapproved the tax roll corrections list as presented, also via a motion, second, and roll call. Key Outcomes - Approval of the September 24, 2026 minutes. - Approval of the tax roll corrections list. No further business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned by unanimous consent.

The Cleveland County Board of County Commissioners held its regular meeting on Monday, October 26, 2026, at 1:00 PM in the Cleveland County Office Building, Norman, Oklahoma. Chairman Rusty Grissom, Vice Chairman Rod Cleveland, and Member Jacob McHughes were present. The meeting opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and confirmation that notice was posted on October 23, 2026. All roll-call votes during the meeting appeared unanimous. Meeting Opening and Public Comment - The board approved the minutes of the October 19, 2026 meeting by motion and roll-call vote. - No members of the public signed up to speak; no public comments were made. Consent Calendar The board approved the consent agenda, Items 2 through 17, in one roll-call vote. The approved items included: - Payment of a $75,560.19 invoice to Steve Owens Insurance Group for cyber security coverage through Indian Harbor Insurance Company. - Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between HUGS Street Ministry and Cleveland County for warm clothing collection bins on county properties. - Payment of $5,999.00 to bfac, LLC for design, development, and deployment of a custom mobile application, using existing ARPA Project 2.013, Object Code 54825, after transfer of funds. - Cleveland County's FY 27 proposal for County Community Safety Investment Funds, covering coordinated response to unhoused individuals, treatment services for treatment court participants and indigent residents, adult treatment court participant assistance, mobile crisis, and expanded education, employment, and housing opportunities. - The Sheriff's Office monthly reports for September 2026. - County Clerk review and approval of blanket purchase orders and claims for personnel services, travel, maintenance and operations, and capital outlay. - Approval of the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 lapsed appropriation line item 112120-54827 in the amount of $98,620.14. The 2025-2026 item noted the prior year's amount had lapsed into FY 26 on August 11, 2025 and again on September 8, 2025; the 2026-2027 item noted there was $0.00 remaining to lapse. - Approval of the 2027 Payroll Schedule for 24 pay periods. - Allocation of Alcoholic Beverage Tax collected in September 2026, totaling $79,147.31, distributed to Etowah ($61.65), Lexington ($779.31), Moore ($24,346.01), Noble ($2,708.21), Norman ($49,638.06), and Slaughterville ($1,614.07). - Approval of 29 cash fund requests totaling $1,958,749.83, including highway districts, sheriff service fees, sales tax, fairgrounds, opioid abatement settlement, jail commissary, and other county funds. - Rescission of awarded Bid COM 3-2215 for three Chevrolet Silverado 1500 crew cab trucks because the vendor could not provide the vehicles at the awarded bid price. - Approval of a lease purchase between the BOCC/IT Department and Armstrong Bank for a 2027 Ford Explorer, 60 months at 4.509%. - Approval of a Cleveland County Health Department contract with Daniel David Hanttula to provide IT classes at The Well at $30 per hour, effective November 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. - Approval of an independent contractor agreement with Tucker Cotts for Farm Market set-up and tear-down services at $20 per hour, effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Bid Opening and Unfinished Business - Item 18, Janitorial Service Contract for Cleveland County Health Departments: bids were received from Capital Cleaning, Citywide Resolutions, Commercial, Diamond Professional, Southwest, and Technical Home. The board voted to accept and postpone the bids for tabulation. The proposed contract would cover locations at 250 12th Ave. NE in Norman, 424 S. Eastern in Moore, and The Wellness Square at 210 S. James Garner Blvd., with a term from November 15, 2026 through November 14, 2027. - Item 19, Non-Encumbered lawn care services contract for the three Cleveland County Health Department locations: the board approved the contract by roll-call vote, with a term from October 19, 2026 through October 18, 2027. - Item 20, One-year Non-Encumbered contract for inmate clothing and sandals for the Cleveland County Detention Center: the board voted to postpone action, with discussion noting there was still time before the proposed term would begin on November 7, 2026 and end on November 6, 2027. Items of Business - Operation Green Light for Veterans: Veterans Coordinator Brandon Davis read a resolution recognizing veterans' service and sacrifices and directing the Cleveland County Courthouse to be lit green from November 4 through November 11, 2026. The resolution cited approximately 200,000 service members transitioning to civilian communities annually and County Veteran Service Officers in 29 states helping veterans access more than $52 billion in federal health, disability, and compensation benefits each year. Davis reported that he had completed the basic benefits course through the National Association of County Veteran Service Officers, was working with American Legion Post 88 for full accreditation, and recently helped his first homeless veteran enter a shelter and begin working toward stable housing. The board voted to approve the resolution. - 2026 Annual Fall/Autumn Art Contest: County Clerk Pam Howlett presented winners from Norman third- and fourth-grade students. Winners recognized included Elizabeth, Logan Jackson of Cleveland Elementary School, and Leo Hall, a fourth grader who received the most votes by far. The board congratulated the winners and agreed to take a group photo after the meeting. Board Member Statements and Announcements - No statements or announcements were made. Key Outcomes - Approved the October 19, 2026 minutes. - Approved consent agenda Items 2 through 17. - Accepted and postponed janitorial bids for tabulation. - Approved the Health Department lawn care services contract. - Postponed action on the inmate clothing and sandals contract. - Approved the Operation Green Light for Veterans resolution. - Recognized the 2026 Fall/Autumn Art Contest winners. - Adjourned by unanimous roll-call vote.

The Cleveland County Budget Board met in regular session on Monday, October 26, 2026, at 10:30 AM in the Cleveland County Office Building, Norman, OK. Chairman Rusty Grissom presided; a quorum was present. The board approved prior meeting minutes and the consent calendar, received committee updates, and adjourned. Approval of Minutes - The board unanimously approved the Regular Minutes of September 21, 2026, and the Special Minutes of September 28, 2026, September 30, 2026, and October 5, 2026, as listed on the agenda. Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public signed up to speak. Consent Calendar - The board unanimously approved consent items 2 through 9 as a block, incorporating clerk's corrections to account numbers on items 4 and 5. - ARPA sub-recipient agreements were amended: Moore Public Schools Foundation (Project 2.019, Bridges of Moore) was increased from $225,000.00 to $467,000.00, and Loveworks Leadership (Project 2.018) was increased from $100,000.00 to $194,975.00. - $5,999.00 was transferred from 112120-5400 ARPA (M&O) to 112120-54825 The Well/Health Department for the Mobile Wellness App. - $20,000.00 was transferred from 100170-5100 (Personnel) to 100170-5300 (Travel), and $8,000.00 was transferred to 100170-55000 (Capital Outlay) for travel and bookcases. - A lapsed appropriation of $98,620.14 in account 112120-54827 for FY 2025-2026 was approved; the same amount had been lapsed into FY 26 on 8/11/25 and again on 9/8/25. - A lapsed appropriation of $98,620.14 in account 112120-54827 for FY 2026-2027 was approved; the amount had already been lapsed into FY 27, leaving $0.00 to lapse. - The amended OSU Local County Training Calculation Formula for 2026/2027 county office salary compensation was accepted; it had been previously approved by the Budget Board on September 21, 2026. - Cash Fund Requests for Appropriations from September 16, 2026, through October 15, 2026, were approved, totaling $1,958,749.83 across 29 listed funds and accounts. Discussion Items - Employee Benefits Committee update: A representative reported that open enrollment was underway, with employee forms requested by Wednesday of that week. Participation and engagement were described as strong, with a noticeable increase in employees selecting the high-deductible/high plan. The Board of County Commissioners recently approved Hub International as the county's broker and strategic partner to evaluate benefits plan performance, identify cost containment opportunities, and analyze market trends. Hub International will introduce itself to the Employee Benefits Committee on November 5, 2026, focusing on buying down premiums and buying up benefits, including non-insurance employee benefits. - Infrastructure Committee update: The committee had met over a month earlier and will now meet about a week before future Budget Board meetings to keep reports current. On the first floor of the new courthouse, air handlers are being replaced, leaving the treasurer's and assessor's offices without air conditioning; officials hoped the system would be running by next month. No action was taken. - Safety & Emergency Management update: George Mauldin, Safety & Emergency Management Director, had nothing new to add at this time and was staying on top of the matter. No action was taken. New Business - No new business was reported. Board Member Statements - The chairman displayed a talking stick that he said Jenny had given him, joking that anyone who got out of line would need to use the stick before speaking. No formal action was taken. Key Outcomes - Approved the minutes by unanimous roll-call vote. - Approved the consent calendar (items 2-9) by unanimous roll-call vote, with clerk's corrections. - Received reports from the Employee Benefits Committee, Infrastructure Committee, and Safety & Emergency Management; no formal action was taken on those reports. - Adjourned by unanimous roll-call vote. Note: The agenda stated the meeting notice was properly posted on October 23, 2025, but the agenda print date is 10/23/2026; this apparent typo was not addressed during the meeting.

The Cleveland County Board of Commissioners met on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 1:00 PM in the Cleveland County Office Building in Norman, OK. Chairman Rusty Grissom presided, with Commissioners Rod Cleveland and Jacob McHughes present. The meeting included approval of the consent agenda encompassing 16 routine items, a motion to postpone a bid for inmate clothing, and board member statements. Consent Calendar - Items 2–17 were approved en bloc by a unanimous roll call vote. These included: - Interlocal Agreement with the City of Lexington for street grading, draining, and hard surfacing. - Memorandum of Agreement with the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department for road maintenance at Lake Thunderbird State Park. - Surplus and junk declaration of two buffers (Inventory SM 450-7 and SM 460-12) and a broken cordless vacuum (Inventory SM 441-49). - Approval of blanket purchase orders, claims for payment, and the County Clerk's Monthly Report for September 2026. - Appointment of Stephanie Upshaw as Receiving Officer and removal of Kay Chamberlain-Wardlow; appointment of Kay Chamberlain-Wardlow as Requisition Officer. - Resolution for disposing of equipment (Treasurer’s item). - Declaration of surplus and resolution for disposing of three items (Election Board). - Court Clerk Records Management and Preservation September 2026 Monthly Report. - Appointment of NyBrittany Brown as Receiving Officer for the Health Department. - Approval of Bluebeam software contract for the Fairgrounds. - Contracts between Cleveland County Farm Markets and Elizabeth Stewart, and with Meredith Moffitt. Discussion Items - Unfinished Business – Inmate Clothing and Sandals Contract (Item 18): Commissioner Jacob McHughes clarified that the item was intended to be listed under bid openings, not unfinished business. He opened bids from Caribbean Basin Brokers, J.B. and Victory Supply, and moved to accept and postpone for calculation. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by roll call. Key Outcomes - Consent agenda approved (unanimous, roll call). - Inmate clothing bid accepted and postponed for calculation (unanimous, roll call). - Meeting adjourned after board member statements; no further business.