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AUG 24, 2026 · CLEVELAND COUNTY, OKLAHOMA · BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS & BOARDS
Cleveland County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting – August 24, 2026

The Board of County Commissioners of Cleveland County, Oklahoma, met in regular session on August 24, 2026, at 1:00 PM. The meeting included approval of minutes, a consent agenda covering 23 items, bid openings, a federal policy update from the National Association of Counties (NACo), and a rejection of a sheriff’s vehicle bid. All votes were unanimous unless noted. Consent Calendar - Approved the minutes from the August 17, 2026, meeting. - Approved consent agenda items 2 through 24, which included: an interlocal agreement with the City of Moore for street improvements; a change order for courthouse air handler ($34,188); an ARPA youth wellness request ($2,000); 2027 BOCC meeting dates and holiday schedule; early courthouse closure on September 4, 2026, for the OU/UTEP game; Sheriff’s Office agreements (Cox renewal, GFL waste management, SRO agreement with Community Christian School, JAG grant MOU, Standley Systems printer renewals); County Clerk approvals (blanket purchase orders, claims, payroll, lapsed appropriations); Purchasing (scrap metal disposal contract to Derichebourg, contract for wash bay renovation at fairgrounds); Treasurer items (surplus printers, alcoholic beverage tax allocation, equipment disposal resolution, cash fund appropriations); Election Board monthly report; and Health Department independent contractor agreement for fitness classes at The Well. Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public signed up to speak. Discussion Items - Bid Openings (Items 25 & 26): The board received bids for road oils/emulsions/sealants (Item HWY‑2218) from Aragon Asphalt and Emulsions Inc. and Vance Brothers LLC, and bids for asphalt concrete base and surface course (Item HWY‑2219) from First Water Contracting LLC, House Construction Company, and TJ Campbell Construction. The board voted to accept and postpone both bids for tabulation. - Federal Policy Update (Item 27): Charlotte Mitchell Dysart, Associate Legislative Director at NACo, provided a federal policy update covering surface transportation reauthorization (Build America 250 Act), the SAVE Act (voter eligibility), NEPA permitting reform (SPEED Act), data center development, and government funding. Commissioners expressed appreciation and offered comments supporting NACo’s role and the SAVE Act. - Sheriff’s Vehicle Bid Rejection (Item 28): The board voted to reject the single bid received for Bid SHE‑2217 (Dodge Durango pursuit vehicles) as it did not meet specifications. - Board Member Statements: Chairman Grissom introduced Joshua, the new IT Director for Cleveland County, highlighting his qualifications and experience. Vice Chairman Cleveland noted that August 25 is National Dog Day. Key Outcomes - Approved minutes of August 17, 2026 (unanimous). - Approved Consent Agenda (Items 2–24) (unanimous). - Accepted and postponed Bids HWY‑2218 and HWY‑2219 for tabulation (unanimous). - Received the federal policy update; no action taken. - Rejected Bid SHE‑2217 for sheriff’s vehicles (unanimous). - Adjourned by unanimous vote.

TRANSPORTATION SAFETY 25% · ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 21% · PROCEDURAL 18% · ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 14%
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AUG 24, 2026 · CLEVELAND COUNTY, OKLAHOMA · BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS & BOARDS
Cleveland County Budget Board Regular Meeting - August 24, 2026

The Cleveland County Budget Board held a regular meeting on August 24, 2026, at 10:30 AM in Norman, OK. The board approved routine financial items, discussed a significant increase in health insurance premiums and potential changes to coverage, received updates on infrastructure projects and employee wellness programs, and addressed concerns about purchasing card limits. No public comments were submitted. Consent Calendar - Approved the minutes of the July 27, 2026 regular meeting (unanimous roll call). - Approved the Notice of Schedule of Regular Meetings for the 2027 Calendar Year (unanimous roll call). - Approved FY2025-2026 Lapsed Appropriations for FY2026-2027 Cash Fund Appropriations (unanimous roll call). - Approved Cash Fund Requests for Appropriations from July 16, 2026 to August 15, 2026 (unanimous roll call). During discussion, a question was asked about the source of the Opioid Abatement Settlement funds (item 22). Robin from the Treasurer's office clarified there are two accounts: one from direct litigation settlements (Cleveland County was a party) and one from an attorney general’s office grant (second year of a three-year grant). The $47,449.89 is contractually obligated to vendors chosen by the county commissioners for treatment programs. The board approved the overall appropriations list. - Approved a transfer of $43,646.00 from ARPA Maintenance & Operations (112120-54000) to ARPA Capital Outlay (112120-55065) for HVAC and electrical work (unanimous roll call). - Approved a transfer of $30,000.00 from General Fund Free Fair Board Capital Outlay (100750-55000) to General Fund Free Fair Board Maintenance & Operations (100750-54000) for Premiums & Awards payments (unanimous roll call). A board member asked if the amount was higher than the previous year; staff explained the prior year was in the high $20,000s and the increase was to ensure sufficient funds if all awards were claimed. Discussion Items - Employee Benefits Committee Update (Item 7): Commissioner Rod Cleveland reported that EGID (Health Choice) has approved premiums with increases of 17% to 19%. The committee is obtaining quotes from OPH&W, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and United Healthcare. Cleveland discussed the possibility of moving to a self-insured model over a three-year period, noting the county is already effectively self-insured but without control over data. Commissioner Darrell Weaver emphasized the need to prioritize employee coverage and not jump to increasing dependent coverage before assessing the impact on primary employees. A debate ensued about whether a previous proposal from OPH&W had coverage “holes”; Cleveland disagreed, stating it was a better plan that would have saved $2 million over five years. Commissioner Williams noted that rising insurance costs are a statewide issue. No formal action was taken; the committee will present a proposal to the Budget Board once all quotes are received and analyzed. - Infrastructure Committee Update (Item 8): The committee met on July 30, 2026. Key updates included: completion of a lighting project at the courthouse (funded through grants/ARPA); new parking lot design (green spaces for public, red for employees); replacement of windows at the Election Board; concrete work at the Calves Center delayed due to heat; refurbishment of jury chairs in Judge Tuffers’ courtroom; a ramp program for mobility-challenged residents (grants available); two new EV chargers at the fairgrounds; and new digital signage at the fairgrounds to be installed after the county fair. - Presentation from George Mauldin, Safety & Emergency Management Director (Item 9): Mauldin provided an update on the employee wellness challenge, noting that 55 employees have signed up for blood draws starting September 1st. The challenge runs through October 13th, and employees can earn up to 120 points for a $250 reward. He encouraged board members to promote participation. Commissioner Weaver and others expressed support and noted good engagement in their offices. - New Business – P-Card Limits: A board member raised concern that the county’s aggregate purchasing card limit of $40,000 is insufficient for current needs (online purchasing, multi-officer conference registrations). Commissioner Cleveland explained that the limit is set by Bank of America under the state OBS contract and cannot be unilaterally raised by the board; an increase would require up-to-date audited financial statements (the most recent audit is four years late). He suggested pursuing legislation to allow counties to negotiate P-card contracts with Oklahoma-based banks. Commissioner Weaver agreed and noted that roughly half the counties participate in the state’s program. Staff is also exploring making two payments per month to ease the limit, but this requires timely receipt reconciliation from all offices. Key Outcomes - All consent and business items (1-6) were approved unanimously via roll call votes. - The Board received updates on health insurance and infrastructure; no formal action was taken on these items. - The Board acknowledged the presentation from George Mauldin and encouraged employee participation in the wellness program. - On P-card limits, the Board agreed to pursue both a short-term request for a modest increase (e.g., to $60,000–$80,000) contingent on an updated audit, and a long-term legislative effort to allow county-level P-card contracting. - The Board set September 4th as a target date to close out purchase orders for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, to facilitate timely budget preparation. - The Board noted the assessor’s report showing 5% growth in assessed property value (to approximately $3.5 billion net taxable), which increases county revenue. - The meeting adjourned without any further business.

HEALTHCARE BENEFITS 30% · BUDGET EQUITY ANALYSIS 17% · FISCAL SUSTAINABILITY 14% · TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION 12%
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AUG 17, 2026 · CLEVELAND COUNTY, OKLAHOMA · BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS & BOARDS
Cleveland County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting – August 17, 2026

The Board of County Commissioners of Cleveland County, Oklahoma, met in regular session on August 17, 2026, at 1:00 PM in the Cleveland County Office Building in Norman. Chairman Rusty Grissom presided, with Vice Chairman Rod Cleveland and Member Jacob McHughes present. The meeting opened with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the approval of the minutes from the August 10 regular meeting and the August 13 emergency meeting (Item 1). Public comment was not offered as no citizens signed up to speak. The bulk of the meeting focused on the consent calendar and a contested School Resource Officer (SRO) contract renewal. Consent Calendar - Items 2 through 24 on the agenda were considered en bloc, with the exception of Item 8 (the Community Christian School SRO agreement), which was pulled for separate discussion. The consent calendar included routine approvals such as a county donation account (Item 2), receiving officer changes (Item 3), an inter-local agreement with Independent School District No. 40 (Item 4), Sheriff’s Office general ledger reports for July 2026 (Item 5), OLETS fee schedule changes (Item 6), a multi-jurisdictional emergency response team MOU (Item 7), Court Clerk records management and surplus declarations (Items 9–13), blanket purchase orders and claims (Items 14–16), Assessor and Treasurer monthly reports (Items 17–18), Farm Market vendor contracts (Items 19–22), Health Department monthly report and a Zumba contract (Items 23–24). The consent calendar (minus Item 8) was approved unanimously by roll-call vote. Public Comments & Testimony - No citizens registered for public comment. Discussion Items Item 8 – Community Christian School (CCS) SRO Agreement Renewal The proposed renewal called for CCS to pay the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office $75,000 in ten equal monthly installments of $7,500 from August 2026 through May 2027. Commissioner Jacob McHughes moved to strike the item from the consent calendar and ultimately to reject the contract, arguing that all SRO contracts should be uniform. He noted that in the previous two years the fee had been $90,000 and questioned why it was reduced to $75,000. Vice Chairman Rod Cleveland asked Sheriff’s Office representative Daryl whether the fee covered the full cost of a deputy, pointing out that deputies are employed year-round while schools operate only about 10 months, meaning the county absorbs the summer salary. Daryl responded that each contract is independently negotiated and that the fee was derived from 10 office‑space slots, not arbitrary. He also argued that different school types (private, public, career‑tech) require different terms, so uniformity is impossible. Commissioner McHughes disclosed that his sister teaches at CCS and abstained from voting on the matter. He expressed support for seeking state funding to help counties offset SRO costs. The board ultimately voted 2‑0 (McHughes abstaining) to reject the CCS SRO agreement. Item 25 – Bid SHE‑2217: Law Enforcement Pursuit Vehicles The board considered a bid for multiple new or used 2023‑model‑or‑newer Dodge Durango pursuit vehicles for the Sheriff’s Office. A motion to approve was made and seconded; the motion carried unanimously. Item 26 – Bid HWY‑2216: Asphalt Materials Contract The board considered a six‑month, non‑encumbered contract for asphalt materials for the County Commissioners, with a term from the award date through February 11, 2027. A motion to approve carried unanimously. Key Outcomes - Approved the August 10 regular and August 13 emergency meeting minutes. - Approved Consent Calendar Items 2–24, excluding Item 8. - Rejected the Community Christian School SRO agreement (Item 8) on a motion to strike, with Commissioner McHughes abstaining and Commissioners Grissom and Cleveland voting to reject. - Approved Bid SHE‑2217 for Dodge Durango pursuit vehicles. - Approved Bid HWY‑2216 for asphalt materials. - No new business was presented. The board discussed but did not formally enter executive session regarding pending claims; no action was taken. The meeting adjourned after the executive session discussion.

PROCEDURAL 77% · PUBLIC SAFETY 16% · PERSONNEL MATTERS 7%
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AUG 13, 2026 · CLEVELAND COUNTY, OKLAHOMA · BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS & BOARDS
Cleveland County BOCC Emergency Meeting on Burn Ban - August 13, 2026

The Cleveland County Board of County Commissioners held an emergency meeting on August 13, 2026, at 17:00 UTC to discuss and enact a county-wide burn ban due to severe drought conditions. Discussion Items - Chairman Rusty Grissom noted that the Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI) showed all of Cleveland County in severe drought, meeting the first criteria for a burn ban. He consulted with local fire chiefs; all but the Lexington Chief expressed strong support for enacting a burn ban. Additionally, Cedar Country Fire reported three fires since 5:30 that morning. - Commissioner Rod Cleveland made a motion to enact a county-wide burn ban, seconded by Commissioner Jacob McHughes. Key Outcomes - The board voted unanimously (3-0) to enact a county-wide burn ban. Motion carried with all members (Grissom, Cleveland, McHughes) voting yes. - The meeting was adjourned shortly thereafter. Board Member Statements and Announcements - No additional statements were made; the meeting adjourned immediately after the vote.

PROCEDURAL 100%
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AUG 13, 2026 · CLEVELAND COUNTY, OKLAHOMA · BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS & BOARDS
Cleveland County Excise Board Special Meeting: 2026 Valuations Approved - August 13, 2026

The Cleveland County Excise Board met on August 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time in Norman, Oklahoma, for a special meeting with a single agenda item: discussion and possible action regarding approval of the 2026 Cleveland County Valuations. No public comments were submitted. The board unanimously approved the valuations after a presentation from the County Assessor's office, which highlighted a countywide growth of just over 5% in total assessed value. Discussion Items - Presentation of 2026 Valuation Report: The County Assessor presented the 2026 Cleveland County Excise Report, a document approximately 25+ pages long. The first three pages contain the core financial data used by CFOs and entities to determine nominal tax rates and millage levies. The report breaks down valuations by school district, career tech centers, and cities, across categories of personal property (e.g., farm equipment, machinery), public service property (e.g., utilities like OGE), and real estate (land and buildings). Statutory exemptions (e.g., homestead, disabled veterans) are applied. The county also has one Tax Increment Finance (TIF) district near the University of Oklahoma campus. - Key Statistics: The total county valuation for 2026 is $3,512,214,389. At an assessment level of 12%, this equates to roughly $29 billion in taxable market value (though constitutional limitations reduce actual taxable revenue). Overall county growth is 5%, described as positive and allowing improved services. Notable school district growth includes Robin Hill at 17% and a district near Mustang at nearly 12%. Norman saw 5.73% growth. All career tech centers in the county reported positive growth. Cities including Norman have multiple overlapping tax rates due to school district boundaries. - Additional Report Content: Later pages of the report include special assessment districts (one ambulance district, two fire districts) voted on by residents, and about 20 pages of colored graphs mandated by the State Auditor's Office three years ago, breaking down parcel counts, residential vs. commercial properties, and homestead exemptions by district. - Staff Acknowledgment: Chairman Thompson and the Assessor thanked the office's statistical staff, particularly Mr. Crosster, for compiling the complex report. Key Outcomes - Motion to Approve: Chairman Thompson moved to approve the 2026 Cleveland County Valuations. Vice-Chairman Edge seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (all members present voting in favor). - Next Steps: Upon approval, the report will be signed by the board and the county clerk, then posted to the State Auditor's office. This approval allows school districts, cities, and other taxing entities to use the valuations to estimate their revenue and set millage rates for the coming fiscal year. - Adjournment: The board adjourned by unanimous consent.

BUDGET EQUITY ANALYSIS 65% · FISCAL SUSTAINABILITY 19% · PROCEDURAL 11% · TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION 5%
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AUG 10, 2026 · CLEVELAND COUNTY, OKLAHOMA · BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS & BOARDS
Cleveland County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting - August 10, 2026

The Cleveland County Board of County Commissioners held its regular meeting on August 10, 2026, at 1:00 PM in the Cleveland County Office Building, Norman, Oklahoma. Chairman Rusty Grissom presided. The meeting included prayer, pledge of allegiance, roll call, and action on several agenda items. Due to limited transcript quality, only a portion of the agenda was clearly discussed, including a vehicle purchase, an executive session, and commendation for a new funding arrangement. Discussion Items - Bid COM3-2215 – Purchase of Three 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab Trucks for District 3: A motion was made and seconded to approve the bid. The roll call vote resulted in approval (Chairman Grissom voted yes, Vice Chairman Cleveland voted yes, Member McHughes voted yes). The new trucks will replace or expand the District 3 fleet. - Executive Session: The Board voted unanimously to enter executive session pursuant to 25 O.S. § 307(B)(4) for confidential attorney-client communications regarding pending litigation, Case No. 24-CV-87-G (United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma). After reconvening, a motion to "proceed as discussed" passed unanimously (Grissom yes, Cleveland yes, McHughes yes). - Agenda Item 6 – Additional Proposed Services for Sheriff Patrol: During board member statements, Commissioner Grissom praised Sheriff Weaver for obtaining additional funds from the County Community Safety Investment Fund to station deputies near state-owned property to mitigate homelessness issues. The item had been approved earlier in the meeting as part of the regular agenda. Key Outcomes - Bid COM3-2215 for three 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab trucks was approved for District 3. - The Board held an executive session on pending litigation and subsequently took action as discussed. - The additional funding arrangement for Sheriff patrols (Item 6) was recognized and commended.

PROCEDURAL 98% · HOMELESSNESS 2%
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AUG 6, 2026 · CLEVELAND COUNTY, OKLAHOMA · BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS & BOARDS
Cleveland County Board Meeting Approves Minutes, Discusses Wellness App Alternatives on August 6, 2026

Board members present included McDaniels, Williams, and Richards; Cleveland was absent. The meeting was properly noticed on August 4, 2026. The board approved the previous meeting's minutes via unanimous roll call, and discussed matters related to a contract amendment and an employee wellness incentive program. Consent Calendar - Unanimously approved the minutes of the prior meeting (motion by Richards, seconded; roll call: all present voted yes). Discussion Items - Contract Amendment: The board discussed an amendment to an existing contract. The total cost will increase by $10 per participant, with the county paying $5 and the individual paying $5. Implementation is expected in September, though the contract has not yet been updated by Laura. - Employee Wellness Program: The wellness committee is developing a wellness app, but it is not ready in time for a required start on August 15, 2026, due to ARPA funding deadlines (must be spent this year, cannot extend to November). An alternative plan involves a spreadsheet-based tracking system, with a pen-and-paper option for those without computer access. Participants will receive $250 after completing a 60-day program (reduced from 90 days) and must sign a declaration page. The board noted that the $8,000 paid for the app may not be recoverable; the app developer received necessary materials (including an Apple license) on July 13, 2026, after a May 4, 2026 approval, and the contract specified a 2–3 month timeline after receipt of materials. The app might be used next year with county funding (at an additional cost of $2,000 for another two-year license), but funding cannot be moved to other uses because it is locked into ARPA. Key Outcomes - Approved the minutes unanimously. - Agreed to proceed with the spreadsheet-based wellness incentive for the current cycle, with a declaration page and $250 payment for 60 days of participation. - Confirmed that the $8,000 app cost is unlikely to be refunded; further use of the app would require separate county funding. - Adjourned unanimously by roll call (all present voted yes).

PROCEDURAL 44% · TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION 39% · PERSONNEL MATTERS 17%
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AUG 3, 2026 · CLEVELAND COUNTY, OKLAHOMA · BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS & BOARDS
Cleveland County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting - August 3, 2026

The Cleveland County Board of County Commissioners held its regular meeting on Monday, August 3, 2026, at 1:00 PM in Norman, Oklahoma. All actions were approved unanimously. The board approved prior minutes, a consent docket covering items 2 through 13, considered bids for trucks and facility projects, and held an executive session regarding the IT Director position. Consent Calendar - Approved the minutes of the regular meeting held on July 27, 2026. - Approved consent items 2–13 as a block, including: - Mutual Cooperation Agreement with the City of Norman for grading, draining, and hard surfacing of certain streets, effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. - OccuSure escrow account deposit of $10,000.00 to cover claims more timely. - Armstrong Bank financing for the lease purchase of a 2026 Cat Vibratory Compactor from Warren Cat (5-year lease at 3.99%). - CED 5 Fund applications totaling $25,378.00: Tinhorns/Poly Pipe $15,602.00, Tinhorns/Poly Pipe $4,900.00, Tinhorns $4,876.00. - Blanket purchase orders and claims for Travel, Maintenance & Operations, and Capital Outlay were reviewed and approved. - Standard Service Contract with Cox Business for 2 Business TV Contour Primary receivers and Basic Cable Channels ($75.00 one-time charge, $42.50/month for 36 months, renewal July 30, 2029). - Removal of Kay Chamberlain-Wardlow as Cleveland County Clerk Requisitioning Officer; addition of Pam Howlett as new Requisitioning Officer. - Removal of Stephaine Black as Cleveland County Clerk Receiving Officer; addition of Kay Chamberlain-Wardlow as new Receiving Officer. - Independent Contractor Agreement for Langston Stewart with the Norman Farm Market ($20.00 per hour, effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027). - Removal of Holly Rains as Fairgrounds requisitioning officer; addition of Roger Harris as new requisitioning officer. - Rescind and re-award from bid BE-2196 page 5: Lysol Foam Cleaner item SPA634300 replaced with item REC02775 at $43.77 (the correct Lysol brand). Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public signed up to speak. Discussion Items - Item 14 – Bid COM3-2215 for three (3) 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab Trucks for District 3: Bids were received from Buster Miles Chevrolet and Mike Hellock Chevrolet Inc. The board accepted the bids and postponed action for tabulation. - Item 15 – Bid FB-2198 for Wash Bay Renovation and Expansion at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds: Awarded to RPC Operations LLC as the low bid for Wash Bay One and Two. - Item 16 – Bid HD-2214 for Landscape Renovation Project at the Cleveland County Wellness Square (210 S. James Garner Ave., Norman, OK): Awarded to Grooms Irrigation and Landscape, which was not the low bid; an explanation was provided and accepted. - Items 17–18 – Executive Session: The board entered executive session pursuant to 25 O.S. § 307(B)(1) to discuss employment, hiring, and appointment of the Cleveland County IT Director. After returning to open session, the board took action to proceed as discussed. Key Outcomes - All votes were unanimous (Chairman Rusty Grissom, Vice Chairman Rod Cleveland, and Member Jacob McHughes). - Bid FB-2198 awarded to RPC Operations LLC. - Bid HD-2214 awarded to Grooms Irrigation and Landscape. - Bid COM3-2215 postponed for tabulation. - The board authorized action regarding the IT Director position following executive session. - No new business was raised; the meeting adjourned.

PROCEDURAL 62% · PERSONNEL MATTERS 38%
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JUL 31, 2026 · CLEVELAND COUNTY, OKLAHOMA · BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS & BOARDS
Cleveland County Equalization Board Special Meeting - July 31, 2026

The Cleveland County Board of Equalization held a special meeting on July 31, 2026, at 10:00 AM in Norman, Oklahoma. The board considered three formal appeals: two residential property assessments and one commercial property assessment. The meeting included testimony from property owners, an agent, the assessor's office, and board deliberation. Votes were taken on all agenda items. Consent Calendar - Approval of Minutes: The board unanimously approved the minutes from the special meeting held on July 24, 2026. (Motion by Vice-Chairman Josh Edge (absent), seconded, carried.) Public Comments & Testimony - Nancy Anderson-Owen (Item 2) testified on her property at 1516 Charles Street, Norman. She described severe disrepair (original 1969 plumbing, electrical, and structure), damage from a hailstorm, and lack of funds for updates. She argued the assessed fair market value of $178,628 was too high and that her home could not sell for that amount. She stated she had been told the senior freeze would not apply until after her 66th birthday, but later learned it had already been applied. Her testimony included emotional distress over property taxes. - Gary Plante (Item 3), trustee for the Michele Lee Plante Irrevocable Trust, argued for a lower market value of $750,000 for the property at 550 60th Avenue SE, Norman. He contended that the assessor's comparable sales (comps) were not equal to his property due to differences in exterior (vinyl siding vs. brick), location (busy 60th Street), and the presence of a floodplain and outbuildings. He presented alternative comps and replacement cost estimates. - Assessor's Office (via Chief Appraiser Russell Cronester) presented data for each appeal. For Item 2, they noted the current market value of $178,628, a $4,038 increase from 2025, and that the taxpayer had been approved for the senior freeze, which would limit future increases. For Item 3, they valued the property at $865,402, including a pool house and detached garages, and noted that the owner had declined previous on-site inspection requests. They argued that brick vs. vinyl had minimal impact and that location was a positive. For Item 4 (phone call), the assessor's office had requested appraisal data from the appellant, which had not been provided. - Wyatt Swinford (Item 4), agent for The Icon at Norman Apartments, LP, participated by phone. He noted ongoing litigation and a recent summary judgment ruling in Cleveland County (Judge Virgin) ordering reinstatement of a cap on taxable fair cash value for 2024, which he argued should link forward to 2026. He stated they had not provided appraisals because they were not yet due in the court case, and he disputed the assessor's request for appraisal information. Discussion Items - Item 2 (Nancy Anderson-Owen): After testimony, board member John Wullich recommended reducing the market value to $150,000, citing knowledge of similar-condition homes in the area. The board agreed this was a reasonable adjustment given the property's condition. The motion passed unanimously. - Item 3 (Gary Plante): The board discussed differences in exterior (vinyl vs. brick), outbuildings, and the lack of an interior inspection due to owner's refusal. Chief Appraiser Cronester noted the assessor's office had asked to inspect but were turned away. Chairman Thompson and Member Wullich considered a modest adjustment for exterior, but the owner preferred to rely on his presentation. They also discussed the possibility of scheduling an on-site visit, but the board's statutory session ended on July 31, making a reinspection and return meeting difficult. Ultimately, the board voted to uphold the current assessor's value of $865,402. The motion passed unanimously. - Item 4 (The Icon at Norman Apartments, LP): The board heard updates on the ongoing litigation regarding the property. The appellant argued that the court's ruling on the cap for 2024 should apply to 2026, but the assessor's office indicated they would appeal that ruling. The board considered the lack of provided appraisal data and the unresolved legal issues. Chairman Thompson noted the board would defer to the court process. The board voted to maintain the assessor's value as presented, pending court outcomes. The motion passed unanimously. Key Outcomes - Item 2: Approved a motion to adjust the fair market value of 1516 Charles Street from $178,628 to $150,000. (Motion by Member Wullich, seconded by Chairman Thompson, carried unanimously.) - Item 3: Approved a motion to hold the assessor's value of $865,402 for 550 60th Avenue SE. (Motion by Member Wullich, seconded by Chairman Thompson, carried unanimously.) - Item 4: Approved a motion to follow the assessor's statement and keep the property value as assessed for The Icon at Norman Apartments, with the understanding that ongoing litigation would determine final values. (Motion by Member Wullich, seconded by Chairman Thompson, carried unanimously.) - The meeting adjourned at approximately 11:15 AM. The board thanked staff and the assessor's office for their work.

PROPERTY ASSESSMENT 33% · PENDING LITIGATION 30% · PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT 16% · PROCEDURAL 16%
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JUL 31, 2026 · CLEVELAND COUNTY, OKLAHOMA · BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS & BOARDS
Cleveland County Wellness Committee Regular Meeting - July 31, 2026

The Cleveland County Wellness Committee convened on July 31, 2026, at 9:00 AM in Norman, Oklahoma, under Chair Rod Cleveland. The meeting focused on a proposed substance abuse accountability program for county employees, updates on wellness initiatives, the county gym facility, and employee health clinic matters. No formal votes or actions were taken on agenda items. Consent Calendar - The committee did not discuss or act on the approval of the minutes from the April 24, 2026 regular meeting, which was listed on the agenda. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments were made during the meeting. Discussion Items - Presentation by the Virtue Center (Substance Abuse Program): Teresa Clauto, Executive Director of the Virtue Center, and Dr. Brian Yeyman, a family physician and board member, presented a proposed accountability program ("Recovery Works") for county employees. Dr. Yeyman, who is seven years sober, described the program's features: virtual check-ins via an app (Recovery Trek), random drug testing, weekly private virtual meetings, and an accountability sponsor. The program aims to preserve employee anonymity, reduce relapse rates (claiming 80% completion without relapse for structured programs, versus 80% relapse within three months for standard treatment), and save the county an estimated $125,000 annually per employee retained. The cost would be approximately $300 per month per participant ($7,000 for a two-year program). The committee asked questions about cost, testing methods, and the app's readiness. Dr. Yeyman noted the program would be voluntary and can be facilitated through HR. He requested the committee consider approving a pilot partnership. - Wellness Initiative Update: The committee discussed the status of the wellness initiative app. It was reported that the app was submitted for Apple review on July 28, 2026, and was expected to be approved by August 1, 2026. Due to time constraints, the initiative would shift from a 90-day to a 60-day program. Participants who complete the program would receive a $250 incentive. The app will be available for both Apple and Android devices. - Report on County Wellness Gym Facility: Member Lisa Painter reported that two treadmills are currently non-functional and awaiting repair. There is preliminary discussion about replacing one or two treadmills with stepper machines. Additionally, boxes stored in the gym are being moved onto pallets to increase usable space, which is expected to lead to a significant increase in gym usage. - Employee Health Clinic Update: The committee received an update on the massage therapist services. The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved a contract amendment increasing the massage price by $10 total—$5 paid by the county and $5 by the employee. The increase has not yet been implemented; current scheduled appointments will retain the old price. The chair noted that the committee had not yet received information about whether the county would pay for the massage therapist's services for committee members. Key Outcomes - No motions were made or votes taken on any agenda item. The committee received presentations and updates but did not take formal action. The proposed pilot with the Virtue Center remains pending for future consideration. The wellness app launch is expected by early August 2026. The gym facility and health clinic updates were noted for informational purposes.

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS 75% · TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION 10% · PROCEDURAL 7% · ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 5%
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