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APR 6, 2026 · CLEVELAND COUNTY, OKLAHOMA · BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS & BOARDS
Cleveland County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting - April 6, 2026

The Cleveland County Board of Commissioners met on Monday, April 6, 2026, at 1:00 PM in Norman, Oklahoma. The meeting was called to order with a prayer and pledge of allegiance, followed by roll call. All three commissioners were present: Chairman Jacob McHughes, Vice Chairman Rusty Grissom, and Member Rod Cleveland. The meeting lasted approximately one hour and covered routine consents, a consultant contract, a bid opening, a burn ban resolution, and approval of an employee wellness program. Consent Calendar - Approved the minutes of the March 30, 2026 meeting. - Approved consent items (agenda items 3–17) in a single vote, which included: - Participation in a national opioids settlement (Six Remnant Defendants). - Acceptance of a $176.68 donation to the General Fund from Meta for Facebook posts. - Blanket purchase orders under ARPA Project 2.013 for youth wellness ($400 each for Brileigh McClain and David Shroyer) and a walk/bike/skate initiative ($4,000 to Amazon). - Highway District 3 claim submission for condemnation case CJ-2025-1287 (parcel 48, $8,631). - Sheriff’s Office copier leases with Standley Systems (Ricoh IM C4510 at $235.12/month and Savin IM 4000 at $129.01/month, both 60-month terms under state contract SW1034). - Submission of the FY2026 Annual Proposal to the DEA for $44,000 to support narcotics operations (aircraft, clothing, equipment, overtime, training). - Monthly reports from the Court Clerk for periods ending December 31, 2025, January 31, 2026, and February 28, 2026. - Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) for FY2024-2025. - Contract with LG Contracting & Building LLC for $24,500 for Granicus Office Space in the County Clerk’s Office. - Blanket purchase orders and claims for travel, maintenance, and capital outlay. - Renewal of the contract with TASC for oil and gas assessments ($25,500 for July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027). - County Treasurer’s fee of daily collections for March 2026. - Registration for Mitchell’s Shade for Everyone Community Tree Giveaway (5 Redbud trees for Fairgrounds and 5 Crape Myrtle trees for Slaughterville Park). Discussion Items - Item 2 – NACO IT Consultant Contract: Commissioner (likely Grissom) explained that after a recent ransomware attack and a full IT department overhaul four years ago, the county needs an independent review of IT infrastructure, staffing, and policies (including AI and cloud migration). The National Association of Counties (NACO) IT Reservist Program would provide two retired IT professionals: one on-site for 2–3 days (40 hours) and one support (20 hours), at $100/hour, with a recommended budgeted expense of $9,500. Commissioner Cleveland asked about the fee schedule and whether the consultant would help centralize IT control; the response indicated the review would assess current operations and recommend changes. The contract was approved by unanimous vote. - Item 18 – Bid HWY-2191 for Highway and Bridge Materials: The board received bids from multiple vendors (including Advanced Services, LC Central Salt, Mid-American, and others). Commissioner Cleveland moved to accept and postpone, instructing the Clerk’s Office to tabulate and qualify bids and report back. The motion carried unanimously. - Item 19 – County-wide Burn Ban: Mr. George Malden reported that recent rainfall (nearly four inches) negated the need for the burn ban. A motion to lift the ban was made and seconded, passing unanimously. - Item 20 – Cleveland County Employee Wellness Program: This ARPA-funded initiative redirects previously allocated program administration funds to provide direct health services, preventive resources, and wellness supports for county employees. The board approved the program unanimously. Key Outcomes - Consent agenda approved (items 3–17) with item 2 removed for separate discussion. - NACO IT consultant contract approved – budgeted at $9,500, with two reservists at $100/hour. - Bid opening for highway materials – accepted and postponed for tabulation; results to be reported back. - County-wide burn ban lifted due to sufficient rainfall. - Employee Wellness Program approved – ARPA-funded, redirected from program administration. - All votes were unanimous (3-0). - Board member statements: none; meeting adjourned shortly after.

TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION 31% · MISCELLANEOUS 28% · PROCEDURAL 23% · ENGINEERING AND INFRASTRUCTURE 15%
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APR 2, 2026 · CLEVELAND COUNTY, OKLAHOMA · BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS & BOARDS
Cleveland County Employee Benefits Committee Meeting - April 2, 2026

The Cleveland County Employee Benefits Committee met on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 9:00 AM in the Cleveland County Office Building, Norman, OK. Members present: Pam Howlett, Raimie McDaniel, Marilyn Williams, and Tammy Richards. Rod Cleveland and Douglas Warr were absent. The meeting included a public comment from a supplemental benefits vendor, a status update from Classen Family Medicine on wellness exams, and discussion of a county-wide wellness initiative. Consent Calendar - Approval of Minutes: The committee voted unanimously to approve the minutes of the March 5, 2026 regular meeting. Motion by Howlett, second by McDaniel, carried with all four members voting yes. Public Comments & Testimony - Terry Davis (Liberty National Global Life): Mr. Davis presented the company's supplemental benefits, emphasizing their life insurance and cancer policies. He highlighted a group life policy that locks premiums until age 65 and covers to age 100, a cancer benefit with no cap and $3,500 initial payout, and a cash cancer policy paying $10,000–$50,000 tax-free. He described the company's 125-year history and partnerships with major sports teams. No formal action was taken on his presentation, but he was asked to leave business cards. Discussion Items - Status Update from Classen Family Medicine (Wellness Exams): Emergency Manager George Mauldin deferred to Hussain and Channel from Classen Family Medicine. They proposed a wellness exam program for county employees, including blood tests (lipids, A1C, CBC, CMP, thyroid, and optional hormone levels) at a cost of $75 per employee, with the county paying and results provided directly to employees. The program would be offered at the 2000 site clinic, the jail (once the sheriff's office moves in April), and possibly at department locations. The committee discussed logistics, scheduling, and the need for fasting. No vote was taken, but the committee indicated general approval and asked for a timeline. - Wellness Initiative (May/July Timeline): Bailey, a staff member, presented a wellness challenge planned to start in May, but app development may push it to July. The 90-day challenge requires 180 points from activities (physical, preventative, mental, nutrition, community, etc.) to earn a $250 incentive. The committee discussed making the program inclusive for employees with mobility issues. No formal action was taken; the initiative was noted for future implementation. - Additional Services at Classen Facilities: The representatives noted that the Moore clinic has added pediatric and ENT (ear, nose, throat) specialties, and orthopedics and cardiology are available at the Norman clinic. These are part of the county's contract but not specifically for employee benefits. They encouraged committee members to ask employees for feedback on why some may not be using the family medicine services. Key Outcomes - Minutes Approved: The March 5, 2026 minutes were approved by unanimous vote. - Wellness Exam Proposal: The committee received the Classen Family Medicine proposal and discussed details. No formal action was taken, but the committee expressed support and asked for a timeline to implement the program. - Wellness Initiative: The committee discussed the upcoming wellness challenge with a $250 incentive, but no formal vote was taken. The timeline is pending app development. - Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:18 AM after a unanimous vote.

HEALTHCARE BENEFITS 100%
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MAR 30, 2026 · CLEVELAND COUNTY, OKLAHOMA · BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS & BOARDS
Cleveland County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting - March 30, 2026

The Cleveland County Board of Commissioners met on Monday, March 30, 2026, at 1:00 PM in Norman, Oklahoma. The board approved the prior meeting's minutes, adopted the consent agenda, enacted a 14-day county-wide burn ban, approved a retirement resolution for Deputy County Clerk Leann Clements, and convened an executive session. All votes were unanimous except for the minutes approval, which included one abstention. Consent Calendar - Minutes from March 23, 2026: Approved; Commissioner Cleveland abstained, all others voted yes. - State Auditor Engagement: Approved engaging the Oklahoma Office of the State Auditor & Inspector to conduct audits for fiscal years ending June 30, 2023, June 30, 2024, and June 30, 2025, per 19 O.S § 171. - Blanket Purchase Order and Claims: Approved as presented in the clerk's report. - Sheriff's Office Cox Agreements: - VoiceManager Service: 12-month transfer at $123.56/month plus $25.00 installation. - PRI Trunk Group: 12-month transfer at $377.00/month plus $250.00 installation. - WiFi Service: 12-month transfer at $1,913.76/month plus $940.00 installation. - Fairgrounds Requisition Officer: Appointed Mark Braley as Requisition Officer for all Fairgrounds and Free Fair accounts, replacing Bryan Jenkins. Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public signed up to speak; no public comments were made. Discussion Items - County-Wide Burn Ban: Commissioner Cleveland moved to approve a burn ban for the next 14 days, seconded by Commissioner Grissom. The motion carried unanimously. No specific conditions or restrictions were detailed in the transcript. - Resolution Honoring Leann Clements: The board read and adopted a resolution recognizing Deputy County Clerk Leann Clements for 14 years of dedicated service (with a correction that the actual service length was 14 years and two weeks) and authorizing presentation of a commemorative plaque. The vote was unanimous. - Executive Session: The board voted to enter executive session pursuant to 25 O.S. §307(B)(4) for confidential communications with attorney Pierce Couch concerning a pending investigation, claim, or action. After reconvening, the board voted unanimously on action regarding the executive session; the nature of the action was not disclosed publicly. Key Outcomes - Approved the March 23, 2026 minutes (1 abstention). - Approved all consent items via a single unanimous vote. - Established a 14-day county-wide burn ban. - Adopted a retirement resolution for Leann Clements and authorized a commemorative plaque. - Entered and took action in executive session; no public disclosure of details. - No new business was reported, and the meeting adjourned without further discussion.

PROCEDURAL 82% · PENDING LITIGATION 18%
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MAR 26, 2026 · CLEVELAND COUNTY, OKLAHOMA · BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS & BOARDS
Cleveland County Infrastructure Committee Regular Meeting - March 26, 2026

[Introductory paragraph: The Cleveland County Infrastructure Committee met on March 26, 2026, at 10:30 AM (per agenda and transcript) in Norman, Oklahoma. Chairman Warr called the meeting to order at 10:33 AM with members Wint, Howlett, and Balkman present; Finley and Braley absent. The committee reviewed an infrastructure report, approved prior minutes, and discussed ongoing facilities projects including the sheriff's office move, courthouse elevator upgrades, and lighting controls. No public comments were received.] Consent Calendar - [No consent calendar items were listed on the agenda.] Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public signed up to speak; the public comment period was closed without comment. Discussion Items - Approval of Minutes: The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the February 26, 2026 regular meeting. (Motion by Wint, seconded by Howlett; roll call all yes.) - Infrastructure Report by Brian Wint: - 631 Building/Election Board Building: A dock piece of equipment was installed; remodeling of the building (windows) is ongoing. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for March 27 to replace broken glass. Funding comes from previously returned project funds. - Sheriff's Office: Moving date is May 10, 2026. A ribbon cutting ceremony is planned for May 6 at 10:00 AM (or 11:00 AM – speaker corrected to May 6). Tours will be offered. The facility is nearing completion with flooring done, paint touch-ups, cameras being installed, and fiber connectivity between buildings. - Detention Center: Dirt work has started; the Lexan project is ongoing. Non-working lights were fixed. Cool down rooms (pad cells) were awarded; a contract is being finalized for reinstalling items to aid inmates with mental health issues. - Lighting Controls: Programmable lighting controls are being installed to reduce energy waste (lights on when unoccupied). Includes motion sensors and light harvesting (dimming based on natural light). Members noted outlet covers missing in some areas; Brian Wint said he would check. Controls are being installed on the main building side and partly on the courthouse side. - South Annex Roof: The bid was awarded; contract signing pending resolution of a couple of issues. - Courthouse Elevator (RPO Project): Small elevator awarded; state safety requirements necessitate work that will extend to end of year. The elevator was not fully certified this year; a one-year extension was granted. - HVAC – Courthouse Air Handler: The air handler (main controller for old courthouse side) was previously deferred due to ARPA fund limits. Funds have been reallocated; work is expected to take about two months. Includes adding coils for better temperature control. - New Business – Service Contract for Courtroom Equipment: Judge Balkman raised the need for a long-term service contract for audio/visual equipment installed with ARPA funds. The current two-year warranty covers parts; a service contract beyond that would need to budget through the court fund. Brian Wint will obtain pricing for future budget consideration. Kofile was mentioned for potential transcription services. - Board Member Statements: A member noted that the east entrance stairs were partially repaired but ran out of material; the contractor is expected to finish. Chairman thanked staff. Key Outcomes - Minutes Approved: Unanimously approved. - Infrastructure Updates Received: Acknowledged by committee. - Service Contract Planning: Committee agreed to seek pricing for a service contract for courtroom A/V equipment; discussion on funding source (court fund) and continuing contract after warranty expires. - Elevator Project: Awarded but long timeline; committee noted. - Stair Repair: To be completed soon. - Adjournment: Motion to adjourn was made and passed. Note: The meeting was scheduled for 10:30 AM per the agenda and transcript, despite a provided timestamp of 16:30:00+00:00. The call to order occurred at 10:33 AM.

ENGINEERING AND INFRASTRUCTURE 56% · MISCELLANEOUS 13% · PROCEDURAL 9% · BUDGET EQUITY ANALYSIS 9%
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MAR 26, 2026 · CLEVELAND COUNTY, OKLAHOMA · BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS & BOARDS
Cleveland County Excise Board Regular Meeting - March 26, 2026

The Cleveland County Excise Board convened on March 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM in Norman, Oklahoma. Chairman Chuck R. Thompson, Vice-Chairman Josh Edge, and Member John Wullich were present. The meeting was properly posted, and all actions were taken by unanimous votes (3-0). The board approved the previous meeting minutes, three funding requests from Little Axe Schools, and 14 fund transfers across county departments. Consent Calendar - Approval of Minutes: The board unanimously approved the minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 26, 2026. - Item 2: Little Axe Schools request for Title III Part A funds — approved appropriations increased from $16,819.38 to $21,831.64. - Item 3: Little Axe Schools Redbud School Grant of $33,506.84 — appropriations increased from $523,638.63 to $557,145.47. - Item 4: Little Axe Schools state aid for Strong Readers ($29,694.28), Inspired to Teach ($4,000), and Teacher Empowerment ($66,000) — total $99,694.28; appropriations increased from $11,046,811.09 to $11,146,505.37. - Item 5: Transfer of $35,000 from Sheriff Service Fee Personnel to M&O, needed for relocation to new Sheriff’s Office as clarified by Assistant District Attorney. - Item 6: Transfer of $135,000 from General Fund Sheriff Personnel to M&O for ammunition ($69,073), gas blocks ($49,450), media wall ($16,583.19), utilities ($30,000), blankets ($126,500), and vehicle/self insurance ($13,428.81). - Item 7: Transfer of $170,000 from General Fund Sheriff Detention Center Personnel to Sheriff General Fund M&O (similar purpose as Item 6). - Item 8: Transfer of $55,000 from CCSO Detention Center M&O to Capital Outlay for “bubble items” (equipment). - Item 9: Transfer of $254,000 from Public Safety Sales Tax M&O to Capital Outlay for new transport division vehicles at the detention facility. - Item 10: Transfer of $500,000 from General Fund to Rainy Day Fund (authorized by Budget Board resolution on May 28, 2025). - Item 11: Transfer of $500,000 from General Fund to Capital Reserve Fund (same Budget Board authorization). - Item 12: Transfer from General Fund District Two Lease/Purchase ($33,088.68), Personnel ($290,000), Travel ($10,000) to Capital Outlay ($43,088.68) and M&O ($290,000). Used for pickup truck purchase and road materials; personnel excess due to retirees. - Item 13: Transfer of $13,000 from GF Commissioners Capital Outlay to Travel. - Item 14: Transfer of $25,000 from Election Board Capital Outlay to Personnel for election help salaries in June county-wide elections. - Item 15: Transfer of $18,084 from Free Fair Board Personnel to M&O for printing County Fair books and support equipment. - Item 16: Transfer of $22,272.83 from State Opioid Abatement Program to Opioid Abatement Settlement to correct a prior account mischarge. - Item 17: Transfer of $2,160 from Court Judges M&O to Payroll (described as “de minimis”). - Item 18: Transfer of $20,000 from County Clerk Personnel to Capital Outlay for building improvements. Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public signed up to speak. Discussion Items - Board members appreciated the detailed explanations provided for each transfer item. Vice-Chairman Edge and Chairman Thompson thanked staff for the added clarity. - For Item 8, a brief clarification was given that the transfer would cover “bubble items” to move money appropriately. - For Item 10 and 11, it was noted that the Budget Board had previously approved the resolutions authorizing the transfers of surplus funds. Key Outcomes - All 18 agenda items were approved unanimously (3-0). Specific votes: Thompson (yea), Edge (yea), Wullich (yea). - No new business was presented. Board members made only statements of appreciation. - The meeting adjourned after all actions were completed.

PROCEDURAL 52% · BUDGET EQUITY ANALYSIS 22% · PUBLIC SAFETY 11% · EDUCATION FUNDING 10%
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MAR 26, 2026 · CLEVELAND COUNTY, OKLAHOMA · BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS & BOARDS
Cleveland County Tax Roll Correction Board Regular Meeting – March 26, 2026

The Cleveland County Tax Roll Correction Board met in regular session on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 9:30 AM at the Cleveland County Office Building (201 South Jones, Norman, OK). The meeting was called to order, and roll was taken. The notice of the meeting had been properly posted on March 24, 2026. Consent Calendar - The board unanimously approved the minutes of the February 26, 2026 regular meeting. The county assessor made the motion; it was seconded and passed. Discussion Items - Under Items of Business, the board considered the Complaint for Erroneous Assessment and Petition for Correction. Board members reviewed the agenda packet and identified 17 reasons for correction and a list of petition numbers on the second page. The petitions ranged from 39836 through 39872. No issues were raised with any of the filings, and a motion was made to approve all petitions as submitted. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously. Key Outcomes - Approved minutes of the February 26, 2026 meeting. - Approved all erroneous assessment petitions as submitted (petition numbers 39836 through 39872, totaling 37 petitions). - No new business was brought before the board. - No board member statements or announcements were made. - The board adjourned.

PROCEDURAL 100%
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MAR 26, 2026 · CLEVELAND COUNTY, OKLAHOMA · BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS & BOARDS
Cleveland County Tax Roll Correction Board Regular Meeting - March 26, 2026

The Cleveland County Tax Roll Correction Board convened on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 9:30 AM at the Cleveland County Office Building in Norman, Oklahoma. The agenda included approval of the previous meeting’s minutes and a discussion/action on a Complaint for Erroneous Assessment and Petition for Correction. Notice of the meeting was properly posted on March 24, 2026. The raw transcript available for this meeting is extremely sparse and does not provide a complete record of the proceedings. Approval of Minutes - The agenda listed discussion and possible action to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on February 26, 2026. No action or decision is discernible from the transcript. Discussion Items - Item 2 involved a Complaint for Erroneous Assessment and Petition for Correction. The only transcript excerpt states: “No. She she lived in Warren for Oklahoma County. So I lived in Oklahoma County in front of you, I guess. Okay. I'm gonna rent to the restaurant.” This fragment appears to reference an individual’s previous residence in Oklahoma County and a restaurant rental, but no substantive discussion, staff report, or board member deliberation was captured. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments are present in the provided transcript. Key Outcomes - No formal votes, resolutions, directives, or referrals can be confirmed from the available transcript. The official minutes were not available for this meeting, and the transcript is incomplete.

PROCEDURAL 100%
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MAR 23, 2026 · CLEVELAND COUNTY, OKLAHOMA · BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS & BOARDS
Cleveland County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting – March 23, 2026

The Cleveland County Board of Commissioners met on Monday, March 23, 2026, in Norman, Oklahoma. The agenda scheduled the meeting for 1:00 PM; the official timestamp indicates 18:45 UTC (1:45 PM CDT). Chairman Jacob McHughes and Vice Chairman Rusty Grissom were present; Member Rod Cleveland was absent. All votes were 2-0 in favor. The board approved minutes, consent items with corrections, a letter of support, a memorandum of understanding, a mutual cooperation agreement, and a courthouse elevator replacement contract. Consent Calendar - Approved the minutes of the March 17, 2026, meeting. - Approved blanket purchase orders and claims for travel, maintenance & operations, and capital outlay. - Approved personnel services payroll for the period ending March 15, 2026. - Approved an error correction for purchase orders 20260137, 20261578, and 20261579 totaling $10,308.76, transferring funds from GF Commissioners General Government Maintenance & Operations (100124-54000) to GF Commissioners Maintenance & Operations (100120-54000). - Approved the Court Clerk Records Management and Preservation Monthly Report for February 2026. - Approved an error correction transferring $32.48 from General Fund Court Clerk Travel (100161-53000) to General Fund Court Judges Travel (100160-53000). - Approved the County Assessor's end-of-month report for February 2026. - Approved the allocation of Alcoholic Beverage Tax collected in February 2026 for March 2026, totaling $65,004.92, with payments to Etowah ($50.63), Lexington ($640.06), Moore ($19,995.76), Noble ($2,224.30), Norman ($40,768.51), and Slaughterville ($1,325.66). - Approved Cash Fund Appropriations for February 16 to March 15. Vice Chairman Grissom noted two corrections: the Jail Commissary (item 20) should be $58,445.27 instead of $61,276.86, and Sheriff Service Fees (item 25) should be $221,656.51 instead of $218,824.92. The consent agenda passed with those changes. Discussion Items - Slaughterville T-Mobile Hometown Grant: The board approved a letter of support for the Town of Slaughterville's grant application for the Slaughterville Park Safety Improvement Project. The letter confirms Cleveland County's partnership and designates Brian Wint as project manager. - Hunger Free Oklahoma MOU: The board approved the 2026 Memorandum of Understanding with Hunger Free Oklahoma for the Noble Farm Market to accept DUO program services. - Cemetery Road Agreement with City of Noble: The board approved a mutual cooperation agreement for work on Cemetery Road from Bradshaw Lane east 1.05 miles to Highway 77. The City of Noble received $207,000 from the Municipal Road Drilling Activity Fund; the city is required to provide 25% of the project, and Cleveland County District 3 will pay 12.5% of the city's 25%. Chairman McHughes noted that because it is a joint road, the arrangement benefits both parties. - Elevator Replacement Contract: The board approved Contract for Bid COM-2176 for replacing the Cleveland County Courthouse elevator. Discussion noted the elevator was already in service in the late 1980s. The bid had been awarded earlier, and the contract was reviewed by the District Attorney's office. Key Outcomes - All motions carried unanimously (2-0) with Chairman McHughes and Vice Chairman Grissom voting in favor. - No new business was reported. - Board members offered condolences for Brian James, who served Cleveland County since 1987 and managed the Cleveland County Fairgrounds since 2014, and died while acting as a first responder. The board adjourned following statements.

PROCEDURAL 33% · MISCELLANEOUS 20% · PUBLIC SAFETY 17% · COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 16%
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MAR 23, 2026 · CLEVELAND COUNTY, OKLAHOMA · BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS & BOARDS
Cleveland County Budget Board Regular Meeting - March 23, 2026

The Cleveland County Budget Board convened on March 23, 2026, to consider a series of budget transfers, appropriations, and error corrections. All items on the agenda were approved unanimously by the board members present: Chairman Jacob McHughes, Vice-Chairman Douglas Warr (noted as absent for infrastructure update), Secretary Pam Howlett, and members Rusty Grissom, Rod Cleveland (noted as not voting? Actually transcribed as Chris/Anison), Marilyn Williams, and Tammy Richards. The meeting lasted approximately one hour. Consent Calendar Approval of the Budget Board Minutes for the Regular Meeting of February 23, 2026, and the Special Meeting of March 2, 2026. Motion by McHughes, seconded, and carried unanimously. Approval of Cash Fund Appropriations for February 16 to March 15, 2026, totaling over $1.8 million across 29 line items, including funds for Assessor Revolving, CBRIF accounts, County Clerk fees, Fairgrounds, Farm Market, Health, Highway Districts, Jail Commissary, Opioid Abatement Settlement, Sales Tax, Sheriff Service Fees, and others. Approved unanimously after a correction noted that Sheriff Service Fees line items should be 21656 and 51 cents (transcript garbled: "service fees should be two one six five six and fifty-one cents"). Public Comments & Testimony No members of the public signed up to speak. Discussion Items Transfer of Funds to Capital Reserve (Item 3): Approved a transfer of $500,000 from the General Fund (100) to the Capital Reserve Fund (200200-54000), authorized by a prior resolution on May 28, 2025. Transfer of Funds to Rainy Day Fund (Item 4): Approved a transfer of $500,000 from the General Fund (100) to the Rainy Day Fund (250200-54801), also authorized by the May 28, 2025 resolution. Transfer of Funds for Commissioner Travel (Item 5): Approved a transfer of $13,000 from General Fund Commissioners Capital Outlay (100120-55000) to General Fund Commissioners Travel (100120-53000). Transfer of Funds from State Opioid Abatement Program (Item 6): Approved a transfer of $22,272.83 from State Opioid Abatement Program (2512-1-54000) to Opioid Abatement Settlement (251200-54868) to correct a prior accounting error (PO 20252255 was charged to wrong account). Highway District 2 Transfer (Item 7): Approved a transfer of $33,088.68 from General Fund District Two Lease/Purchase (100921-50000), $290,000 from General Fund Personnel (100920-51000), and $10,000 from General Fund Travel (100920-53000) to General Fund Capital Outlay ($43,088.68) and General Fund M&O ($290,000) for pickup purchase and road materials. Sheriff Service Fee Transfer (Item 8): Approved a transfer of $35,000 from Sheriff Service Fee Personnel (116500-51000) to Sheriff Service Fee M&O (116500-54000) to cover expenses related to the new Sheriff’s Office relocation. Sheriff General Fund Transfer (Item 9): Approved a transfer of $135,000 from General Fund Sheriff Personnel (100500-51000) to General Fund Sheriff M&O (100500-54000) for ammunition ($69,073), gas blocks ($49,450), media wall ($16,583.19), utilities ($30,000), blankets ($126,500), and vehicle/self insurance ($13,428.81). Sheriff Detention Center Transfer (Item 10): Approved a transfer of $170,000 from General Fund Sheriff Detention Center Personnel (100552-51000) to Sheriff General Fund M&O (100500-54000) for the same expenses listed in Item 9. Public Safety Sales Tax Transfer (Item 11): Approved a transfer of $254,000 from Public Safety Sales Tax M&O (209500-54000) to Public Safety Sales Tax Capital Outlay (209500-55000). Detention Center Transfer (Item 12): Approved a transfer of $55,000 from CCSO Detention Center M&O (100280-54004) to CCSO Detention Center Capital Outlay (100280-55004). Court Judges Transfer (Item 13): Approved a transfer of $2,160 from Court Judges M&O (100160-54000) to Court Judges Payroll (100160-51000). County Clerk Transfer (Item 14): Approved a transfer of $20,000 from County Clerk Personnel (100170-51000) to County Clerk Capital Outlay (100170-55000) for building improvements. Fairgrounds Transfer (Item 15): Approved a transfer of $18,084 from General Fund Free Fair Board Personnel (100750-51000) to General Fund Free Fair Board M&O (100750-54000) for printing County Fair Books and purchasing support equipment. Election Board Transfer (Item 16): Approved a transfer of $25,000 from General Fund Election Board Capital Outlay (100250-55000) to Personnel (100250-51000) for election help salaries for the June county-wide elections. Error Correction - Commissioners (Item 17): Approved a correction of $10,308.76 from GF Commissioners General Government M&O (100124-54000) to GF Commissioners M&O (100120-54000) to correct PO numbers charged to wrong account. Error Correction - Court Judges (Item 18): Approved a correction of $32.48 from General Fund Court Clerk Travel (100161-53000) to General Fund Court Judges Travel (100160-53000) due to invoice paid from wrong account. Update on Employee Benefits (Item 19): No report was given; no one requested an update. Infrastructure Committee Update (Item 20): Vice-Chairman Warr was absent, but members noted that the new Sheriff’s Office project is nearly complete; employees are moving into the front office. Presentation from George Mauldin, Safety & Emergency Management Director (Item 21): Mauldin reported that the hydro litigation plan has been adopted by all jurisdictions and sent to FEMA Region VI, though the federal government partial shutdown may delay approval until April. He warned of increased fire risk with no rain forecast and announced that he conducted situational awareness and de-escalation training for the Assessor’s office, offering similar classes to other departments. Key Outcomes All 20 action items (minutes, appropriations, 14 transfers, 2 error corrections, and reports) were approved unanimously by the board. Roll call votes confirmed: McHughes (yes), Howlett (yes), Grissom (yes), Amason (yes), Williams (yes), Richards (yes) on each item. No new business or board member announcements were made beyond brief remarks about the passing of a county employee and the upcoming ribbon-cutting for the new Sheriff’s Office on May 7, 2026 (tentatively April 14 for move-in). Meeting adjourned unanimously.

PROCEDURAL 90% · ENGINEERING AND INFRASTRUCTURE 10%
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MAR 9, 2026 · CLEVELAND COUNTY, OKLAHOMA · BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS & BOARDS
Cleveland County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting - March 9, 2026

The Cleveland County Board of County Commissioners held its regular meeting on March 9, 2026, at 1:00 PM in the Cleveland County Office Building, Norman, OK. Commissioners Jacob McHughes (Chairman), Rusty Grissom (Vice Chairman), and Rod Cleveland (Member) were present. The meeting included approval of prior minutes, unanimous passage of the consent agenda, and action on several bids and contracts. Consent Calendar - Approval of Minutes: Motion carried to approve the minutes from the March 2, 2026, meeting. - Consent Agenda: All 15 consent items were approved unanimously, including: - Audit and approval of blanket purchase orders and claims for travel, maintenance, operations, and capital outlay. - Payroll claims for the period ending February 28, 2026. - Gas line connection quote from Bob Usry & Sons Inc. for $3,662 (ARPA Project 3.009). - Public Fleet Conversion Grant contract with ACOG for a dual DC fast charger at the Fairgrounds (grant amount up to $69,584). - Professional Services agreement with Consor Engineers for engineering services. - ODOT condemnation claim for Parcel 49 ($65,000). - Software security purchase from RSM US Product Sales LLC ($5,005). - Appointment of Bailey Breen as receiving officer and removal of Jodi Roundtree. - Apple computer purchases for Courthouse and District 1 barn ($5,992 total). - DriveSavers invoice for data recovery ($12,812.50). - Resolution for disposal of County Clerk's Office equipment (monitors). - iTouch Biometrics software maintenance renewal ($1,980). - Approval to begin application for FY2027 Highway Safety Grant. - County Treasurer's daily collections fee report for February 2026. Discussion Items - Bid COM 3-2184 – Stage Construction: Three bids were received from Iron Dog Welding, Sun Construction, and TC Grissom Building Company for a 40'x20' raised metal stage with a 15' awning (ARPA funded). The Board voted to accept and postpone the award, directing staff to qualify and tabulate bids for a future report. - Bid CW-2187 – Crack Sealing Contract: One bid from City Pavement was received for crack sealing and repair services. The Board voted to postpone consideration to allow staff to review and tabulate. - Unfinished Business – Elevator Replacement (Bid COM-2176): Discussion and action on awarding a contract for elevator replacement and upgrades to meet state code. Motion carried to award to American Elevator Solutions LLC (2-1 vote, with one commissioner opposed). Key Outcomes - Approved: Prior meeting minutes and all consent agenda items. - Postponed for Tabulation: Stage construction and crack sealing bids, pending staff review. - Awarded Contract: Elevator replacement to American Elevator Solutions LLC (2-1 vote). - Adjourned: Meeting concluded with no new business or board member announcements.

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