Public Meetings - Cleveland County, Oklahoma

The Cleveland County Board of Commissioners held its regular meeting on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 1:00 PM at the Cleveland County Office Building in Norman, OK. Chair Jacob McHughes, Vice Chair Rusty Grissom, and Member Rod Cleveland were present. Notice of the meeting was properly posted on June 12, 2026. The board approved minutes, passed the consent calendar, postponed bid awards, and held executive sessions regarding the Sheriff and the Director of IT. Consent Calendar - The board unanimously approved the consent calendar covering agenda items 3 through 71, which included numerous contracts, interlocal agreements, purchase orders, resolutions, and reports. Commissioner Cleveland asked a clarifying question about item 25 (Smiths Detection service agreement for courthouse/Couch Center x-ray machines) and, after confirmation of coverage, the consent calendar passed on a single unanimous vote. - Items included ARPA outreach supplies, interlocal agreements with Moore Norman Technology Center and the Absentee Shawnee Tribe, use tax and sales tax resolutions, numerous Sheriff's Office service renewals, Health Department contracts for The Well classes, District Attorney standard agreements, and various county department reports. Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public signed up to speak; the public comment period was closed with no testimony. Bid Openings - Bid EB-2200 (one-year non-encumbered contract for voting equipment delivery) was accepted and postponed to allow the clerk's purchasing office to tabulate and qualify bids. - Bid EB-2201 (one-year non-encumbered contract for election ballot printing) was also accepted and postponed for tabulation. - Bid SHE-2199 (one-year non-encumbered contract for inmate and detention supplies) was postponed for the same reason. Discussion Items - Commissioner Grissom reminded the public that the next day was Election Day and encouraged voting. - The board entered executive session under 25 O.S. § 307(B)(1) to discuss the employment, hiring, appointment, promotion, demotion, disciplining, or resignation of the Cleveland County Sheriff. After returning to open session, the board voted to take no action on item 78. - The board entered a second executive session for the same purposes regarding Cleveland County Director of IT Mike Marti. Returning to open session, the board voted to accept Marti's resignation and instructed that the vacancy be posted, proceeding as discussed. Key Outcomes - Approved the minutes of the June 8, 2026 regular meeting and June 9, 2026 special meeting. - Unanimously approved the consent calendar (items 3-71). - Postponed Bid EB-2200, Bid EB-2201, and Bid SHE-2199 for bid tabulation and qualification. - Took no action regarding the Sheriff after executive session. - Accepted the resignation of Director of IT Mike Marti. - Adjourned the meeting.

The Cleveland County Excise Board held a special meeting on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the Cleveland County Office Building in Norman, OK. The meeting was called to order at approximately 11:30 AM (the agenda indicated 11:00 AM). Notice of the meeting was properly posted on June 8, 2026. The board addressed three agenda items, all passed unanimously. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments were made; no one requested to speak. Discussion Items Item 1: FY 2026/2027 Cleveland County Budget - A motion was made to strike this item from the agenda because the budget will be presented at the June 25, 2026 excise board meeting. The motion was seconded and carried unanimously (3-0). Item 2: Transfer of Funds from COMM ARPA 2021 - The board discussed and approved the transfer of $389,000.00 from COMM ARPA 2021 - Maintenance & Operations (112120-54000) to COMM ARPA 21021 - Infrast Needs Co Bld Prj (112120-54827) for repair work on the roof of the building located at 122 E. Eufaula. The motion was approved unanimously (3-0). Item 3: 2026/2027 Preliminary Budget for Pioneer Library System - The board received the preliminary budget approved by the Pioneer Library System Board of Trustees on May 19, 2026. During discussion, a board member asked whether the budget was typical in amount and whether it addressed a vacant building; staff clarified that the library operates in buildings provided by the municipality, making building maintenance a city issue. The board noted it could table or return questions to the library system if needed. The motion to receive the budget was approved unanimously (3-0). The board also noted that the PLS letter included the date "approved by the excise board on June 11, 2026," which was presumptuous. Key Outcomes - Item 1 was struck from the agenda; the FY 2026/2027 Cleveland County Budget will be presented at the June 25, 2026 excise board meeting. - The $389,000 fund transfer for roof repair at 122 E. Eufaula was approved unanimously. - The Pioneer Library System 2026/2027 preliminary budget was received unanimously. - No board member statements or announcements were made, and the meeting adjourned.

The Cleveland County Board of County Commissioners convened on June 11, 2026, at 2:30 PM (UTC) for a meeting at which the primary agenda item concerned the employment status of the Cleveland County Sheriff. The board held a public session, voted to enter executive session under Title 25 of the Oklahoma Statutes, conducted the executive session, reconvened, and then took action related to the sheriff before adjourning. Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public had signed up to speak, and no public comments were made. Discussion Items - The chair confirmed that the meeting notice was properly posted on June 8, 2026. - No board member statements were made. - A motion was made and seconded to enter executive session for the purpose of discussing the employment, hiring, appointment, promotion, demotion, disciplining, or resignation of the Cleveland County Sheriff. The roll-call vote was unanimous, and the motion carried. Action Regarding Executive Session - Under item two, the board considered action related to the executive session purpose (personnel matter concerning the county sheriff). A motion was made and seconded, and the board voted to approve; however, the specific nature of the action taken (e.g., acceptance of resignation, appointment, or other personnel decision) is not specified in the available transcript. Key Outcomes - The board unanimously approved entering executive session for the sheriff personnel discussion. - The board took action on the sheriff personnel matter, though the transcript does not detail the decision. - The board unanimously approved adjournment, ending the meeting.

The Cleveland County Board of Commissioners held a brief regular meeting on June 9, 2026, beginning at approximately 2:00 PM CT. The meeting included a prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and no public comments. The board unanimously voted to enter executive session to discuss personnel matters related to the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office, then took action based on that discussion before adjourning. Discussion Items - Executive Session (Personnel): The board discussed the employment, hiring, appointment, promotion, discipline, or resignation of personnel in the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office, as permitted under Title 25 of Oklahoma statutes. The discussion occurred in closed session. Key Outcomes - Motion to Enter Executive Session: Motion passed unanimously (Commissioners McHughes, Grissom, and Cleveland all voting yes). - Motion to Take Action Following Executive Session: The board voted unanimously (McHughes: yes, Grissom: yes, Cleveland: aye) to proceed as discussed in executive session. - Adjournment: Motion to adjourn carried unanimously (McHughes: yes, Grissom: yes, Cleveland: aye). The meeting concluded shortly after the executive session action.

The Cleveland County Board of Commissioners held its regular meeting on June 8, 2026, at 1:00 PM in the Cleveland County Office Building in Norman, Oklahoma. The meeting included approval of prior minutes, a public comment period, consent agenda approval, bid awards, an election board update, and an executive session regarding the sheriff's employment. All consent items were approved in a single vote. Consent Calendar - Approved the minutes of the Regular Meetings on May 26, 2026, and June 1, 2026. - Approved the consent docket as a whole, which included: - Interlocal agreement with the Town of Slaughterville for FY 2026-2027. - Renewal of commercial services agreements with Cox Business for multiple county facilities (Annex, Wellness Center, Courthouse, Emergency Management, Commissioners' office) at various monthly rates. - Renewal of software agreement with Johnson Controls for courthouse door access ($7,755.34). - Renewal of legal services agreement with Rieger Sadler Joyce LLC. - ARPA PO request for $10,000 for Norman Farm Market's Walk, Bike Skate initiative. - Renewal of Ghost web hosting contract ($200/month). - Various District 1, 2, 3 contracts (alarm monitoring, cylinder lease, pest control, cleaning, equipment disposal, fiber, water service). - Sheriff's inmate food services and commissary auto-renewals (no price changes). - Grant application request ($300,000) for Attorney General's Assistance Grant. - County Clerk, Court Clerk, Assessor, Treasurer, Fairgrounds, Building Maintenance, Health Department, OSU Extension, Purchasing, and Election Board routine items. - All consent items were approved unanimously. Public Comments & Testimony - Mike (last name not provided): Cited information obtained via open records request and expressed concerns about county government and law enforcement transparency. He requested that the board refer the matter to the federal public corruption division for investigation and suspend the current sheriff appointment process, calling for a special election to allow citizens to choose the next sheriff. The board indicated it would refer the request to the District Attorney's office. Discussion Items - Item 65 – Bid SHE-2199 (Inmate and Detention Supplies): Discussion and possible action on a one-year non-encumbered contract for inmate and detention supplies for the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office, effective July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027. No bids were discussed; the board voted to accept and postpone the bid to allow the clerk's office to tabulate qualified bids. - Item 66 – Election Board Update: Election Board Secretary Bryant Rains provided updates: - Primary election scheduled for June 16, 2026 (one week from the meeting date). - Early voting will be held Thursday, June 11 and Friday, June 12 from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and Saturday, June 13 from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. - Six early voting sites will be open: Sooner Ball, Warren Organ Technology Center, Noble Public Library, Moore Public Library, Absentee Shawnee Tribe Health System Resource Center, and Cleveland County Fairgrounds. - The county has more early voting sites than most other Oklahoma counties (typically only two sites elsewhere). - The 'I Voted' sticker contest returns this year; school districts have been asked to submit entries by the end of August, with public voting at the county fair. - Item 67 – Bid BE-2196 (Building Maintenance Supplies): Discussion and possible action on a one-year non-encumbered contract for building maintenance supplies. The board approved the contract for the term July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027. - Items 68-69 – Executive Session: The board entered executive session (Item 68) to discuss the employment of the Cleveland County Sheriff pursuant to 25 O.S. § 307(B)(1). After returning to open session, the board approved a motion (Item 69) to proceed as discussed in executive session. No further details were disclosed. Key Outcomes - Approved minutes of May 26, 2026, and June 1, 2026 (unanimous). - Consent docket approved in a single vote (unanimous). - Bid SHE-2199 (inmate supplies) was accepted and postponed for tabulation of qualified bids. - Bid BE-2196 (building maintenance supplies) was approved (unanimous). - Executive session was held regarding the Cleveland County Sheriff's employment; action taken to proceed as discussed (unanimous). - Public comment request to refer concerns to the federal public corruption division and to suspend the sheriff appointment process was referred to the District Attorney's office; no immediate action was taken by the board. - Election Board update was informational; no action required. - The meeting adjourned following board member statements.

The Cleveland County Budget Board met in a special meeting on June 8, 2026, to open a public hearing on the FY2027 budget, approve the budget, and authorize a fund transfer. All items were approved unanimously. Board members also made announcements regarding parking improvements and taxpayer assistance. Public Comments & Testimony - The public hearing was opened for the FY2026/2027 budget, but no taxpayers or members of the public offered comments. Discussion Items - FY2027 Budget Approval: Chairman McHughes presented the budget overview. Estimated revenues were $42 million, with a general fund carryover of $24,550,000, resulting in total available funds of $66,597,466. The budget was set at 95% of estimated revenues, leaving a balance of $66,262,000. Estimated needs totaled $63,725,493. A proposal to reduce the reserve carryover by $157,000 was made, resulting in a final balance of $57,900. The board discussed the budget and voted unanimously to approve the adjusted budget. - Fund Transfer: The board considered a transfer of $389,000 from COMM ARPA 2021 – Maintenance & Operations to COMM ARPA 2021 – Infrastructure Needs County Building Project. The motion was approved unanimously. Key Outcomes - Public Hearing Opened (Item 1): Motion to open the public hearing passed unanimously (7-0). No public testimony was provided. - FY2027 Budget Approved (Item 2): Motion to approve the budget as presented (with the $157,000 reduction in reserve carryover) passed unanimously (7-0). - Fund Transfer Approved (Item 3): Motion to transfer $389,000 passed unanimously (7-0). - Board Announcements: Chairman McHughes noted that the north parking lot had been partially reserved for public use, with additional parking purchased on the east side, to ensure taxpayers have free parking. Vice-Chairman Warr and Commissioner Richards praised their offices for helping a 77-year-old widow catch up on property taxes and qualify for exemptions, highlighting proactive outreach to seniors. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

The Cleveland County Equalization Board held a special meeting on June 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM in Norman, Oklahoma, to consider three property valuation protests. The board approved the minutes of the previous meeting, deferred two appeals due to pending litigation, and adjusted the valuation of a third property based on market evidence. Consent Calendar - Approval of Minutes (May 29, 2026): Moved, seconded, and unanimously approved. Public Comments & Testimony - Tim Shannon (agent for Hotel Norman, LP and Midwest Heritage Inn of Norman): Presented income and expense data for the Courtyard by Marriott (770 Copperfield Drive) and the Fairfield Inn (301 Norman Center Court). For the Courtyard, he noted a significant drop in net operating income from $950,000 (2023) to $192,000 (2025), with occupancy declining from 60% to 45%. He argued market value between $3.93 million and $4.57 million. For the Midwest Heritage Inn, he cited a recent sale (May 27, 2026) for $2.99 million real property, but acknowledged the sale occurred after the effective date. - Cammy (Kamralee Kilgore, owner of 727 Vicksburg Ave): Protested the county’s valuation of $1,888,888, arguing it exceeded market-derived values. She noted the county’s own comparable sales averaged $140,801 per unit, and that the property (six duplexes built 1978) had significant deferred maintenance. She declined to provide actual income/expense data, relying on market comps. She challenged the assessor’s use of asking rent ($1,450/month) instead of achieved rent, and questioned the 20% expense ratio (arguing Class B expenses are 32–38% in Norman). Discussion Items - Item 2 – Hotel Norman, LP (770 Copperfield Drive): The assessor’s office (Tracy) presented a current market value of $6,599,200 ($58,400/room). The property is under pending litigation for tax year 2022, and the value has not been changed for 2025 or 2026. The board discussed the long-standing litigation (four years) and agreed to defer to the court outcome. Motion by Josh Edge, seconded by John Wullich, to not change the valuation pending litigation. Unanimous approval. - Item 3 – Midwest Heritage Inn of Norman (301 Norman Center Court): Also under pending litigation for tax years 2021 and 2022. The assessor confirmed no value change. The board again voted to defer to pending litigation. Motion by Josh Edge, seconded by John Wullich, unanimous. - Item 4 – Ty & Kamralee Kilgor/Everything Rentals TX LLC (727 Vicksburg Ave): The assessor’s office presented a current value of $1,888,888, supported by a sales comparison approach (four comps, per-unit prices from $100,000 to $194,000) and an income approach using $1,450/month rent and 95% occupancy. The owner argued for a lower value based on market averages and deferred maintenance. After discussion, Commissioner Josh Edge moved to remove the high and low comps, yielding an average unit price of $134,583, resulting in a total value of $1,614,000. Seconded by John Wullich. The motion passed unanimously. Key Outcomes - Minutes Approved: Unanimous. - Hotel Norman, LP (Item 2): Deferred to pending litigation; no valuation change. Vote: 3–0. - Midwest Heritage Inn (Item 3): Deferred to pending litigation; no valuation change. Vote: 3–0. - 727 Vicksburg Ave (Item 4): Valuation reduced to $1,614,000. Vote: 3–0. - Adjournment: Motion carried unanimously.

The Cleveland County Employee Benefits Committee met on June 4, 2026, at 9:00 AM in the Cleveland County Office Building, Norman, OK. The primary discussion centered on a contract update from Classen Family Medicine, a review of alternative health insurance options, and ongoing issues with American Fidelity regarding employee accounts. Consent Calendar - Approved the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on April 2, 2026, by unanimous voice vote. Discussion Items - Classen Family Medicine Contract Update – Emergency Manager George Mauldin presented the status. A new contract was approved on the preceding Monday, including additional annual on-site wellness clinic services: blood pressure, pulse, weight, BMI, oxygen saturation, respiration, and blood work (CBC, CMP, fasting lipid profile, hemoglobin, TSH, estrogen/progesterone, testosterone, CSA). The contract price remains unchanged: $132 per encounter for the first 1,000 encounters, then $82.50 thereafter. Telemedicine is included at $60 per use, though it has been used only once. New specialty care at the Noble Clinic includes ear/nose/throat and osteopathic care, plus additional phlebotomy services at Noble and Norman. - Health Insurance Alternative Exploration – Committee members discussed the need to regularly assess alternatives to the current Health Choice plan. Hub International was mentioned as a full-service broker that has worked with Blue Cross Blue Shield to provide premium plans for other counties; one member noted that a prior quote for Blue Cross Blue Shield five years ago projected a $2 million savings over three to four years. The committee agreed to consider issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) in the future to ensure competitive pricing, though it was noted that no provider may match the services of Classen Family Medicine. - Issues with American Fidelity – One committee member reported significant difficulties with American Fidelity. The company had failed to provide required rollover reports and checks for employee Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) from the previous year, despite repeated follow-ups. Additionally, the member described cases (e.g., a cancer case) where American Fidelity was not paying out or helping employees as expected. The committee member suggested ending the relationship with American Fidelity next year and potentially moving to a self-administered FSA model to improve service. Key Outcomes - Approved the April 2, 2026 meeting minutes. - Received and accepted the Classen Family Medicine contract update. - Directed staff to continue exploring alternative health insurance options and to consider issuing an RFP in the coming year. - Expressed intent to consider discontinuing American Fidelity for FSA administration due to persistent service failures; staff will gather final information before making a recommendation. - Adjourned the meeting.

The Cleveland County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, June 1, 2026, at 1:00 PM at the Cleveland County Office Building, 201 South Jones, Norman, OK. Chairman Jacob McHughes presided, with Vice Chairman Rusty Grissom and Member Rod Cleveland present. The meeting opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by roll call. Consent Calendar - The board unanimously approved the consent agenda (Items 1–23) in a single vote, including: - Appointment of Holly Proctor to the Pioneer Library System Board for July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2029. - A resolution authorizing up to $5,000,000 in additional lease revenue bonds for Independent School District No. 29, supplementing $10,000,000 previously authorized on May 18, 2026. - Renewal of the USDA APHIS Wildlife Services Cooperative Service Agreement for $3,400 (FY 2026–2027). - Invoice payment of $920 to Rees Associates for ARPA Project 1.007. - Contract renewals and service agreements including Classen Urgent Care, Pottawatomie County interlocal agreement, chainsaw purchases of $3,500 for Districts 1 and 2, a $53,200 trailer purchase for District 3, various equipment and cleaning contracts for District 2 and 3, County Clerk claims and blanket purchase orders, Fairgrounds contracts (Cox, Pest Arrest), courthouse fire alarm monitoring ($423), Unifirst uniform renewal, ZFI Engineering services (not to exceed $1,000), and the Farm Market EBT contract with Conduent. - A clerk's note was raised that Agenda Item 8 (Total Security Center alarm monitoring at 125 NE 12th Street) was listed under District 1 but is actually located in District 2. Commissioner Grissom confirmed with GIS mapping that the address is north of 12th Street and west of Eastern, and the board acknowledged the correction. The item remained on the consent agenda and was approved. Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public signed up to speak; no public comments were made. Discussion Items - Bid BE-2196 (Item 24): One-year non-encumbered contract for building maintenance supplies. The board voted to accept and postpone the bid to allow the Clerk's Office to qualify and tabulate bids, with a report back to the Board. - Bid HWY-2197 (Item 25): Six-month non-encumbered contract for highway aggregates and road base material, June 15 – December 14, 2026. The board approved the bid; a motion referencing Oklahoma CNIP Solutions was made and seconded. - Bid COM-2195 (Item 26): Concrete replacement and new sidewalk for the Alan J. Couch Center (1650 W Tecumseh Rd., Norman) using ARPA funds. The board approved the bid unanimously. Key Outcomes - Approved Consent Agenda Items 1–23 unanimously (McHughes, Grissom, Cleveland all voting 'aye'). - Postponed Bid BE-2196 for tabulation and staff review. - Approved Bid HWY-2197 and Bid COM-2195 unanimously. - Meeting adjourned by unanimous vote.