Public Meetings - Cleveland County, Oklahoma

The Infrastructure Committee of Cleveland County met on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 10:30 AM in Norman, Oklahoma. Members present included Chairman Douglas Warr, Vice-Chairman Brian Wint, Rusty Grissom, and Pam Howlett. Judge Thad Balkman was absent, and one seat remained vacant. A quorum was established. The committee received an infrastructure report from Brian Wint, approved the June 25, 2026 minutes, and discussed several facility maintenance issues. Consent Calendar - Approval of Minutes: The minutes of the regular meeting held on June 25, 2026, were approved via roll call vote (Warr – yes, Wint – yes, Grissom – yes, Howlett – yes). Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public signed up to speak. Public comment period was waived. Discussion Items - Infrastructure Report by Brian Wint: - Elevator Upgrade: Still in progress; an update request was sent but no response received. - Lighting Control Project: Delayed due to ARPA fund reallocation; parts ordering is pending fund movement. - Courthouse Air Handler Replacement: Planned for September to avoid peak heat; work in the west basement will disable cooling on the first floor for about one week, affecting the Assessor’s and Director’s offices. The unit is original from the 1960s. - Parking Lot Color Coding: Green for public, red for employees, purple for handicap, blue and yellow for employees in different lots. Signage and placards will be distributed. Implementation targeted within two weeks. - Election Board Building: Glass installation completed. - Jury Chairs: Price quotation received; will be verified and ordered. The chairs are new (not refurbished), and embroidery cost ($900 per dozen) may be absorbed by the vendor. - AARP Ramp Project: Grant of $15,000 for aluminum ramps for mobility‑challenged residents aged 50+ in Cleveland County. Applications are first‑come, first‑served. Estimated cost per ramp is $900, with installation included. Outreach to contractors is underway. - EV Chargers at Fairgrounds: Two charging stations to be installed (east and west sides of the new event center). Will be free to use. - Digital Signage at Fairgrounds: A new outdoor digital sign (approx. 3 ft tall by 2 ft wide) will be placed in front of the election board. Installation funded; facade improvements for aesthetics are not yet budgeted. - Board Member Statements: - Basement Sewer Line Issues: A board member (likely Rusty Grissom) raised chronic sewer line blockages in the basement, affecting restrooms and judge’s facilities. The line runs under terrazzo floors and through multiple areas, requiring major demolition and remodeling. Brian Wint noted that cutting concrete and remodeling would be extensive; options include running a new line straight outside. The member requested this be prioritized. The committee discussed using ARPA funds but acknowledged restrictions. - West Side Window Leaks: A board member (likely Chairman Warr) reported severe water intrusion during storms, with mold found in a renovated kitchen (Treasurer’s office). Leaks occurred at both the top and bottom of windows. Brian Wint suggested gasket or debris issues and agreed to inspect using a lift. Mold treatment had been done; member urged prevention to avoid damage. Key Outcomes - The minutes of June 25, 2026, were unanimously approved. - Brian Wint will follow up on elevator schedule, lighting project fund transfer, courthouse AC timeline, and parking lot painting. - Wint will investigate cost and feasibility of sewer line replacement (possibly separate outdoor line) and assess window gaskets and debris buildup. - The AARP ramp grant application process is open; Wint will seek installers. - EV charger installation at fairgrounds is proceeding; two free stations expected soon. - Digital signage installation at fairgrounds will proceed with base setup; facade enhancements deferred.

The Cleveland County Tax Roll Correction Board met on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 9:30 AM in the Cleveland County Office Building, Norman, OK. Chairman Rusty Grissom presided, with Vice-Chairman Chuck R. Thompson and Member Douglas Warr present. The board considered two postponed items: a set of church property assessment complaints and a disabled veteran exemption petition. Discussion Items - Item 3 – First Presbyterian Church Parcels (Postponed from June 30, 2026): The board received a presentation from staff (Chris and Mr. Apel) on research requested at the prior meeting. The research covered other religious/nonprofit properties in the area used for paid parking, including First Baptist Church (one‑third of its lot used for hourly parking), McFarland Church, the Hillel Foundation, Grace Fellowship Church (half of its lot used for paid parking), and the Baptist General Convention (entire lot paid parking). A second memo addressed the legal principle (Oklahoma County v. Queen City Lodge, 1945) that commercial use by exempt entities is taxable. A third memo specifically analyzed the four parcels in question (First Presbyterian Church) regarding parking use. The church’s representative (present at the meeting) requested a further postponement because she had a scheduling conflict (a 10:00 AM court hearing) and had only received the new memos 10 minutes earlier, needing time to review them. The board agreed and voted to table Item 3 to the next meeting (scheduled for August 27, 2026). Motion passed unanimously (Grissom yes, Thompson yes). - Item 4 – Petition 39948, Stephanie Harris (Postponed from June 25, 2026): The assessor’s office reported that Ms. Harris is seeking a 100% disabled veteran property tax exemption but the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs determined she does not qualify. The assessor recommended denying the petition now, with the understanding that if VA documentation changes in the future, the exemption would be reinstated. No representative appeared for Ms. Harris. The board moved and seconded to deny the petition. Motion passed unanimously (Grissom yes, Thompson yes). Key Outcomes - Item 3: Tabled to the August 27, 2026, regular meeting to allow the church representative to review new information and appear without a scheduling conflict. - Item 4: Petition 39948 (Stephanie Harris) denied; board will reconsider if the VA updates her disability status. - Consent Calendar: None. - Public Comments: No separate public comment period noted; the church representative spoke during the discussion of Item 3. - Board Member Statements: Chairman Grissom welcomed Vice-Chairman Thompson to the chair (noting Thompson was presiding for a few more meetings). - Adjournment: Motion carried, meeting concluded. Next Meeting: August 27, 2026 (as noted by the board).

The Cleveland County Budget Board held a regular meeting on July 27, 2026, at 10:30 AM. The meeting was called to order with roll call and notice properly posted. The provided transcript covers only a portion of the agenda, with items 2 and a variant of item 3 discussed, while items 3 (as listed on the agenda), 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 are not reflected in the transcript. Consent Calendar - None identified. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments were recorded in the transcript. Discussion Items - Item 2 – Transfer of Appropriations: The Board discussed and approved a transfer of $40,000 from the Clerk Lien Fee Maintenance & Operations account (119170-54000) to the Clerk Lien Fee Travel account (119170-53000) for travel expenses. Motion carried unanimously. - Item 3 (per transcript) – Part-Time Event Coordinator for Fairgrounds: The Board discussed and approved a new part-time event coordinator position for the Cleveland County Fairgrounds. It was noted that the position is within the existing FY2027 budget. Motion carried unanimously. Note: The agenda lists Item 3 as an error correction of $66,325.76, but the transcript does not discuss that item; instead it records action on a part-time event coordinator. Key Outcomes - Approved transfer of $40,000 for clerk lien fee travel expenses. - Approved creation of a part-time event coordinator position for the Cleveland County Fairgrounds. - The meeting adjourned at 11:03 AM. Discrepancy Note - The official agenda for July 27, 2026, includes 8 items of business, but the provided transcript only covers Item 2 and an unlisted item (part-time event coordinator). Items 3 (error correction), 4 (lapsed appropriations), 5 (appropriations for June/July), 6 (Employee Benefits Committee report), 7 (Infrastructure Committee report), and 8 (presentation by George Mauldin) are not discussed in the transcript. The nature and resolution of these items are not recorded in the provided material.

The Cleveland County Equalization Board held a special meeting on July 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM to hear formal appeals on property valuations. The board addressed three appeals: one residential from the Nauman family, one residential from James D. Atkinson, and a consolidated commercial appeal for multiple properties owned by GCP Norman LLC. All motions to retain the assessor's proposed values passed unanimously. Consent Calendar - Approval of Minutes: The board unanimously approved the minutes from the Special Meeting held on July 17, 2026. Public Comments & Testimony - No separate public comment period was held, but appellants provided testimony during their respective appeals. Discussion Items Appeal 1: Nauman, Jill E. & Michael A. (Account 88738) - Appellants' Position: Mr. Nauman described ongoing issues with a nearby pump jack and flare, including safety concerns, health impacts (a grandchild's lung surgery), and lack of support from multiple government agencies. He requested that property taxes be suspended until the situation is resolved, arguing "no taxation without representation." - Assessor's Position: The assessor's office presented a market value of $320,352 ($149.91/sq ft) for the 2,137 sq ft home built in 2001. After a 20% adjustment for proximity to the flare, the taxable value was set at $257,500 (a 3% increase from 2025's $250,000). The office stated that the well and flare existed before the home was built and that the property's assessed value already reflects the environmental impact. - Board Action: The board acknowledged the limitations of its authority and recommended retaining the proposed taxable value of $257,500, noting the increase amounts to approximately $200 in taxes. Motion passed 2-0. Appeal 2: Atkinson, James D. (Account 32471) - Appellant's Position: Mr. Atkinson (participating by phone) argued that the property at 2625 72nd Ave SE was overvalued at $314,903. He purchased it for $270,000 in 2021 and discovered structural defects requiring remediation. He claimed comparables (across the street) sold for $104,000 less and that the condition of his home did not warrant the assessed value. - Assessor's Position: The assessor's office noted the property's market value decreased from $329,000 in 2025 to $314,903 in 2026. They included interior photos showing improvements and argued that the recent sale across the street was at a lower price due to dated condition. An on-site inspection was requested but refused. - Board Action: The board voted to retain the assessor's value of $314,903. Motion passed 2-0. Appeal 3: GCP Norman LLC (Accounts 37675, 37676, 37677, 37687, 37747, 37748, 37775, 37776, 37782, 37783, 194001, 45585, 45587) - Consolidated - Appellant's Position: Anthony Semini, representing the owner, argued that the 13 commercial parcels (operating as the Gardner Crossing student housing complex near OU) should be valued at $31.6 million rather than the assessor's $37.3 million. He cited an income approach, allocating 15% of the sale price to intangible assets (in-place leases, goodwill). He also argued under mass appraisal principles that one sale does not establish market value. - Assessor's Position: The assessor's office presented four sales (all part of the same transaction but recorded separately) totaling $37.1 million in July 2025. They conducted income and sales approaches, arriving at a market value of $37,308,272. They noted that the property sold recently in an arms-length transaction and that the income approach (using a 7% vacancy) supports a higher value than the appellant's. - Board Action: The board voted to retain the assessor's value of $37,308,272, affirming the recent sale as the best indicator of market value. The motion covered all 13 items (4-15 on the agenda). Motion passed 2-0. Key Outcomes - Nauman Appeal: Motion to retain taxable value of $257,500 (market value $320,352) passed 2-0. - Atkinson Appeal: Motion to retain market value of $314,903 passed 2-0. - GCP Norman LLC Appeal: Motion to retain combined market value of $37,308,272 for all 13 parcels passed 2-0. - The board instructed Mr. Nauman to seek relief through district court or other legal avenues and encouraged him to bring new evidence of property degradation in future years. - The meeting adjourned at an unspecified time after approximately 2 hours of discussion.

The Cleveland County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on July 20, 2026, at 1:00 PM in Norman, OK. The agenda included approval of prior minutes, a consent agenda with routine administrative items, bid openings, and new/unfinished business. The provided transcript is fragmentary, so detailed deliberation is not available; it confirms only the opening prayer, several 'motion carried' votes, and a motion to adjourn. Consent Calendar - Minutes: Approved minutes from the July 13, 2026 meeting. - ARPA Requisitions: $200 each for Youth Wellness for Brileigh McClain and David Shroyer; $500 for Safe Kids Car Seats (ARPA Project 2.013). - Resolution 26-1774: Confirming Commissioner Points of Contact. - Wellness Center Repair: Quote from PR Fitness for $527.53 for gym repairs. - Sheriff's Professional Services: Agreement with Gary J. James & Associates for legal services on use-of-force incidents; hourly rates: $245 (attorney), $235 (associate), $90 (paralegal), effective through June 30, 2027. - Sheriff's General Ledger: June 2026 reports approved. - County Clerk Items: Blanket purchase orders, travel/maintenance/operations/capital outlay claims, and June 2026 monthly report. - Treasurer - Storage Addendum: Adjusted Underground Vaults & Storage contract to $46.92 per cubic foot (down from $50.04). - Treasurer - Surplus: Declared numerous surplus items (C104/C105/C111 series). - Alcohol Beverage Tax: June 2026 collections distributed for July 2026: Etowah $57.06, Lexington $721.36, Moore $22,535.44, Noble $2,506.81, Norman $45,946.56, Slaughterville $1,494.04; total $73,261.27. - Copier Lease: Amended FY 26-27 lease with Standley Systems for 11 Ricoh copiers at $1,639.12/month (reduced from $1,712.26), 60-month term. - OSU Extension: Surplus declaration for a Samsung 27' HD TV. - Fairgrounds: Approved signed Minick Materials Credit Application. - Election Board: June 2026 monthly report of officers. - IT/Sheriff Security: Agreement with Sanity for Fortinet, Arctic Wolf, Morphisec, FortiGate 71G, and managed firewall; total cost $82,992.00, term July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. - Health Department: June 2026 monthly report; Independent Contractor Agreement for Brileigh McClain at Norman Farm Market at $20/hour; contracts with Sonya Kehler and Jennifer Engleman for yoga/wellness classes at $30/class; MOU with Moore Police Advancement Center (youth wellness, up to $6,000 from ARPA); three Pest Arrest contracts (Moore Office $125/month, Norman Office $200/month, The Well $125/month; annual totals $1,500, $2,400, $1,500). Discussion Items - Bid COM-2212: Purchase and installation of new outdoor digital signage at the Cleveland County Event Center, funded through ARPA LATCF Tribal Grant (Project 571020/Obj. 54867). - Bid COM3-2210: Design and build a 40'x20' three-sided metal building stage with awning, concrete pad, and sliding barn door for the City of Noble (ARPA Project 3.008). - Bid FB-2211: Purchase of one S30 Rider Sweeper for the Cleveland County Fairgrounds. - Bid HWY-2213: Six-month non-encumbered contract for bulk oil, lubricants, and antifreeze (July 22, 2026 through January 21, 2027). - Natural Gas Contract: Renewal with Symmetry/NEXTera/Athena for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Key Outcomes - The transcript confirms several 'motion carried' votes but does not identify which agenda items they correspond to; therefore, individual outcomes cannot be verified from the provided record. - The board adjourned after completing its business.

The Cleveland County Equalization Board met in special session on Friday, July 17, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in Suite 200 of the Cleveland County Office Building, 201 South Jones, Norman, Oklahoma. The agenda was properly posted on July 14, 2026. Chairman Chuck R. Thompson presided; Josh Edge (Vice-Chairman) and John Wullich (Member) were present. The board approved the July 10, 2026, minutes and heard four formal assessment appeals. No public comments were offered. Approval of Minutes - The board unanimously approved the minutes of the July 10, 2026, Equalization Board meeting. Item 2 — JC Residential & Light Commercial LLC (5005 York Drive, Norman) - Agent Todd Barron of Barron Corporate Tax Solutions announced the parties had agreed on a value. The board unanimously approved a fair cash value of $44,000,000 for account 158596 for tax year 2026. Item 3 — The Icon at Norman Apartments, LP (6475 36th Avenue NW, Norman) - Agent Wyatt D. Swinford requested a reduction from the Assessor’s Office value of $42,500,000. He argued the statutorily capped taxable value should be approximately $22,410,775, reflecting a 5% annual increase from the value set by the Oklahoma Supreme Court in 2023. He also argued the fair market value should be $26,600,000, based on an income approach using net operating income of about $2,239,000, a 7% base cap rate loaded with a 1.41% effective property tax rate to 8.4%, and a CoStar-derived cap-rate analysis. - The Assessor’s Office representative said it considers the 2022 partnership exit a sale, disputed the taxpayer’s reduction, and noted pending litigation involving the market value and taxable value for prior years. The Assessor’s Office did not provide supporting sales or appraisal documents at the meeting. - After discussion, the board tabled the appeal until the July 31, 2026, Equalization Board meeting at 10:00 a.m. to allow the pending litigation to develop and to permit the exchange of appraisal and sale information. The motion carried unanimously. Item 4 — Lyons Estates 669 LLC (215 N Eastern Avenue, Moore) - Agent Swinford described the property as a 92-unit low-income housing tax credit senior community subject to a 30-year land use restriction agreement. It sold in 2024 for $5,017,000. The taxpayer’s income approach, using actual income and expenses, an 8% base cap rate, and a 1.47% property tax load (9.47% overall), produced a value of approximately $4,760,000. - The Assessor’s Office representative noted the property was not in litigation, used an 8.5% cap rate, and had difficulty reconciling the income due to fluctuating rents and a 25% combined vacancy/collection loss-to-lease figure. The Assessor’s Office supported a higher value near its assessed value of roughly $5.64 million. - The board set the fair cash value at $5,200,000 on a motion seconded by John Wullich; the motion passed unanimously. Item 5 — AG Aim OK RE Holdings, LLC (146 SW 134th Street, Oklahoma City) - Agent Swinford requested a reduction from the Assessor’s Office valuation of approximately $1,785,208 ($280 per square foot) to $1,400,000. The property is a single-tenant medical/rehabilitation office of about 6,375 square feet. The taxpayer relied on equity comps averaging $223 per square foot, an income approach indicating about $1,365,000, and CoStar sales comps averaging $201 per square foot with a highest observed sale of $218 per square foot. - The Assessor’s Office representative valued the property using a sales approach of about $274.50 per square foot and an income approach of about $262 per square foot, relying on comparable sales including a nearby property that sold at $353 per square foot. - After discussion, the board amended the value to $1,681,756, based on the county’s sales comps after striking the highest and lowest values. The motion passed unanimously. Key Outcomes - Approved minutes of July 10, 2026. - Item 2: Set fair cash value at $44,000,000 (unanimous). - Item 3: Tabled to July 31, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. (unanimous). - Item 4: Set fair cash value at $5,200,000 (unanimous). - Item 5: Set fair cash value at $1,681,756 (unanimous). - Adjourned after board member statements; no public comment was offered.

The Cleveland County Community Sentencing Planning Council met at the Cleveland County Office Building (201 South Jones, Suite 200, Norman, Oklahoma) on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. Notice of the meeting was properly posted on July 9, 2026. The council approved routine agenda items and received reports on Community Sentencing activity from the District Attorney's Office and the Department of Corrections. Consent Calendar - Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of April 14, 2026, by motion and roll-call vote; all present members voted yes. (No separate minutes document was provided in the source packet, but the meeting was listed on the agenda.) - Reappointed non-statutory board members whose terms expired July 14, 2026, for 2027. A board member raised concern that Jesse Wells had not been attending regularly; the council voted to keep the same appointed board members except Jesse Wells. Jacob McHughes, Woody Glass, and Gary Gage were re-appointed. - Approved the 2027 regular meeting schedule: January 12, April 13, July 13, and October 12, 2027, all at 8:30 a.m. at the Cleveland County Office Building. - Approved the review of bills for April, May, and June 2026. The handout showed providers and services paid through the fiscal year; $1,467 of the year's budget remained unspent. The next fiscal year's budget is $4,000, a reduction based on the prior year's spending, with a pool of additional money available on request if needed. Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public signed up to speak. Discussion Items - Assistant District Attorney's Office (April, May, June 2026): The office reported eight defendants sentenced to Community Sentencing in the quarter, matching the first and third quarters (eight), with six in the second quarter. LSI orders increased: 13 in Q1, 13 in Q2, 22 in Q3, and 29 in the current quarter. The office said it was working to fill more program participants. - Department of Corrections Supervision: Probation Officer Michael Ramsbacher reported 57 current program participants, three absconders, two females in inpatient treatment, and two males expected to enter inpatient treatment by the end of July. He stated the program is doing well and noted the council is seeking a new mental health provider because COCMH was sold. Key Outcomes - Items 1 through 4 were approved by roll-call votes, with all present members voting yes. - Jesse Wells was not re-appointed to the council when his term expired July 14, 2026, because of attendance concerns. - The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 12, 2027. - The council may request additional funds from the available pool if the $4,000 budget for the next fiscal year is insufficient. - Items 5 and 6 were informational presentations; no formal action was taken on them. - No new business was reported. The council heard board member statements and then adjourned.

The Cleveland County Board of County Commissioners held its regular meeting on July 13, 2026, at 1:00 PM (meeting recording timestamp 9:00:06 AM) in the Cleveland County Office Building, Norman, OK. Chairman Rusty Grissom presided, with Vice Chairman Rod Cleveland and Commissioner Jacob McHughes present. The meeting opened with a prayer led by Keri Lyles (referred to as "Carrie" in the transcript) and the Pledge of Allegiance. The board approved the minutes of the July 1 and July 6 meetings, then proceeded through a consent agenda, bid openings, and unfinished business. No public comments were made. Consent Calendar - Items 2–30 approved en bloc, with the exception of Item 3, which was tabled for further review. Key consent items included: - Item 2: Contract with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma for civil legal services for treatment and wellness court participants, funded by the County Community Safety Investment Funds. - Item 4: Permit for utility line installation for rural water extension in Southern Cleveland County (RWD 1). - Item 5: Lease agreement with Crossroads Youth & Family Services for FY2027. - Item 6: Engagement letter with Consor North America, Inc. for engineering services. - Item 7: CED5 Fund Project Application for District 3 – 108th & Cemetery Road, Noble, OK, estimated cost $50,000 with $25,000 requested. - Item 8: Appointment of Holly Proctor as Receiving Officer for Building Maintenance. - Item 9: Third-Party Content License and App Store Distribution Authorization with BFAC for the Wellness App. - Item 10: Grant application for $500,000 for the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program to expand the Walk, Bike, and Skate Program. - Items 11–12: Temporary easements for the York Bridge Project with Larry Brent Smith and Donna Kay Smith Living Trust ($3,500 plus topsoil) and Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Department ($10 + OVC). - Item 13: Trash service renewal for District 3 county barn for FY2027. - Item 14: Removal of Lisa Meyer’s role as Requisition Clerk in the MUNIS system. - Item 15: Cleveland County Court Clerk monthly report for June 2026. - Items 16–18: Approval of blanket purchase orders, claims for travel/maintenance/operations/payroll. - Item 19: County Assessor’s monthly deposit report for June 2026. - Item 20: Preventative maintenance contract with American Elevator Co. for 7 hydraulic and 3 rotary elevators. - Item 21: Designation of purchase cardholder Teresa Heard (Treasurer office). - Items 22–27: Independent contractor agreements for Norman Farm Market (Sarah Bondy, Gemini Samimi, Gracelynn Campbell, Jahruba Lambeth, Stella Humphrey) and facility assignment for Amergis Healthcare Services (Carmen Echevarria, $43/hr, $64.50/hr overtime). - Item 28: Solarwinds subscription renewal for FY2027 at $350. - Item 29: Cleveland County Free Fair Vendor Agreement & Waiver. - Item 30: Independent Contractor Agreement for Frank Willard Merrick (Tripp Merrick) for Norman Farm Market setup crew at $20/hr. - Item 3 tabled: A motion by Commissioner Cleveland to table Item 3 (Symmetry/NEXTera/Athena natural gas purchase contract for FY2027) and approve the rest of the consent agenda was seconded and passed unanimously (3-0). The item was postponed for additional review. Bid Openings - Item 31 – Fairgrounds sweeper: Bid FB-2211 for purchase of one S30 Rider Sweeper. Motion to accept bid from FCB LLC and place on a protect (likely a contract) – approved unanimously. - Item 32 – Noble stage building: Bid COM3-2210 for design/build of a 40'x20' three-sided metal building with awning, concrete pad, and sliding barn door for City of Noble (ARPA funded). Bids received from CRK and T. C. Grissom General Contracting LLC. Motion to award to a bidder (not specified in transcript) – approved unanimously. - Item 33 – Bulk oil/lubricants/antifreeze: Bid HWY-2213 for a six-month non-encumbered contract (July 22, 2026 – January 21, 2027). Bids from Put Noil LLC, McCrolleum, and Highland or Thailand (? likely typo). Motion to award – approved unanimously. Unfinished Business - Item 34 – Detention center kitchen equipment maintenance: Bid BE-2209 for a one-year service/maintenance agreement for kitchen appliances and equipment at the Cleveland County Detention Center (requires 24-hour repair response). Motion to award to Restaurant Service – approved unanimously. Key Outcomes - Consent agenda approved (items 2–30) with Item 3 tabled for later consideration. - Item 3 postponed (natural gas purchase contract) – no new date set. - All three bids (31, 32, 33) and unfinished item (34) awarded via unanimous votes. - No new business was presented, and the meeting adjourned after board member statements (none offered). The next steps: Staff will revisit Item 3 at a future meeting; contracts and agreements approved take effect as per their terms.

The Cleveland County Equalization Board held a special meeting on July 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM in Norman, OK. Board members present included Chairman Chuck R. Thompson, Vice-Chairman Josh Edge, and Member John Wullich. The meeting addressed nine agenda items: approval of prior minutes, eight formal appeals and letters of protest concerning commercial and residential property valuations, and board member statements. Consent Calendar - Approval of Minutes: The board unanimously approved the minutes from the June 18, 2026 meeting. Discussion Items Item 2 – 100 12th Ave NE (Walgreens, account 96402) Appellant Alexander Jury (Elias Books Brown and Mountain Wall) represented the Ulan Family Limited Partnership. He argued the property’s $3 million assessed value should be reduced to $2.5 million, citing comparable Walgreens in Cleveland County averaging $165/sq ft ($2.49M) and settled values in Tulsa at $171/sq ft ($2.57M). The assessor’s office presented sales and income approaches supporting the $3M value, noting the property was adjusted from $3.5M to $3M in a 2025 settlement. After discussion, the board found the appellant’s comps compelling and set the value at $2.6 million. Item 3 – 615 W Main Street (Walgreens, account 25535) The same appellant reiterated similar arguments, proposing a value around $2.5 million. The assessor reported a current market value of $3.5 million (down from $6M after a 2025 settlement) and presented a 2022 sale of $8M (including business value). The assessor argued the property’s location and recent sale supported the higher value. The board voted to retain the $3.5 million valuation. Item 4 – 2539 W Main Street (strip center, account 23500) Appellant Brittany Dowd presented an income approach valuing the property at $1,695,657, using actual financials and an 8% cap rate. The assessor’s value was $2,194,000 (down from $2,417,000 in 2025), supported by sales comparisons and an income approach at $30/sq ft. The board voted to retain the assessed value of $2,194,000. Item 5 – 2576 W Tecumseh Road (mini storage, account 176228) Appellant Brittany Dowd argued for a $3,288,000 value based on actual income and expenses, noting an oversaturated market. The assessor’s value was $4,027,601 (adjusted by the board in 2025 from $4,463,500). The assessor presented sales and income approaches (with 12% vacancy) supporting the current value. The board voted to retain the $4,027,601 valuation. Item 6 – 2900 SW 134th St, Oklahoma City (Walmart Neighborhood Market, account 185712) Appellant Brittany Dowd argued for a reduction to about $4.2 million based on equity comps in Cleveland County and statewide, noting that other neighborhood markets were assessed at $102–$106/sq ft. The assessor’s value was $5,052,000 ($118/sq ft), previously reduced from $7.8 million in a 2025 settlement. After discussion, the board set the value at $4,799,872 (approximately $112/sq ft). Item 7 – 13503 S Santa Fe Ave, Oklahoma City (Walmart Neighborhood Market, account 185962) The appellant made the same argument as for item 6. The board set the value at $4,778,928, based on the same rationale. Item 8 – 9501 S I35 Service Road (OK Villas At Countryside LLC, account 53912) The assessor and appellant had reached an agreed value of $4,250,000. The board accepted the agreement unanimously. Item 9 – 4004 Kent Street, Norman (James K & Marva L Harrison, account 25209) An agreed value of $234,703 was presented. The board accepted the agreement unanimously. Key Outcomes - Approval of Minutes: Approved. - Item 2: Value set at $2,600,000 (motion by Thompson, seconded by Edge, all in favor). - Item 3: Value retained at $3,500,000 (motion by Edge, seconded by Wullich, all in favor). - Item 4: Value retained at $2,194,000 (motion to affirm, seconded, all in favor). - Item 5: Value retained at $4,027,601 (motion by Edge, seconded by Wullich, all in favor). - Item 6: Value set at $4,799,872 (motion by Thompson, seconded by Edge, all in favor). - Item 7: Value set at $4,778,928 (motion by Thompson, seconded by Edge, all in favor). - Item 8: Accepted agreed value of $4,250,000 (motion to accept, seconded, all in favor). - Item 9: Accepted agreed value of $234,703 (motion to accept, seconded, all in favor). All votes were unanimous with no opposition. The meeting adjourned after the board completed all agenda items.