Public Meetings - Cleveland County, Oklahoma

The Cleveland County Infrastructure Committee held a regular meeting on May 28, 2026, at 10:30 AM in Norman, Oklahoma. Chairman Douglas Warr presided, with Vice-Chairman Brian Wint, Members Rusty Grissom, Mike Finley, Mark Braley, Judge Thad Balkman, and Lisa (sitting in for Pam Howlett) present. The committee reviewed infrastructure projects, facility updates, and new security initiatives. Consent Calendar - The committee approved the minutes of the regular meeting held on April 30, 2026, with a motion and second; all members voted in favor. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments were made. Discussion Items - Infrastructure Report by Brian Wint, Project/Facilities Manager: - ARPA Projects: The elevator project has no new updates. The line control project requires additional parts to improve lighting control. The break room underwent a switch change. - Roof over South Annex: The roof is wrapping up, with one change in slope and a section not meeting standards. The roof was brought up to current code with TPO (thermoplastic polyolefin) and additional insulation. - Courthouse Air Handler: Most parts are on hand; installation will take one to one and a half weeks. It will affect the entire side of the building, so scheduling is planned for fall to minimize impact on courtrooms. - East Parking Lot: The blue and green parking spots now belong to the county; employees may park there. Glass for the project is slated to arrive in mid-June, with completion expected in July. - Cap Center: Bids were received to repave the front parking lot and East Drive with concrete instead of asphalt. New ADA-compliant handicap spaces will be added. The back parking lot may be repaved if funds from the Arbor account are sufficient. The detention center parking lot was pulled due to cost. - Other Updates: The front of the Cap Center has improved aesthetics, and a microphone recharging system was replaced. New Business - Opening the East Courthouse Door: Chairman Warr requested staff to explore reopening the east door of the courthouse to improve citizen access, noting that the current closed door creates a poor first impression. Members supported the initiative. - Security Enhancements: Discussion included moving the X-ray machine from the jail to the courthouse and potentially adding a courthouse deputy for security. Chairman Warr indicated he would investigate costs. - Christmas Lights: Brief discussion about lighting the courthouse for the Thunder finals and Christmas, but no action was taken. Key Outcomes - The committee approved the minutes from April 30, 2026. - Staff was directed to investigate the cost and feasibility of opening the east courthouse door and relocating the X-ray machine. - The meeting adjourned with a motion and unanimous vote.

The Cleveland County Excise Board met in regular session on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 10:09 a.m. in Norman, Oklahoma. The meeting notice was properly posted on May 27, 2026. All three board members were present, and every agenda action item was approved unanimously. Approval of Minutes - Approved the minutes of the regular meeting held April 30, 2026, as presented. The chairman, who had not attended the prior meeting, said the minutes appeared correct. Discussion Items - District 3 transfer ($34,000): Approved transfer from General-Personnel (100930-51000) to General-M&O (100930-54000) for road maintenance and supplies. - Assessor Re-Val transfers: - $31,500 from Re-Val Payroll (100132-51000) to Re-Val M&O (100132-54000) for appraiser equipment and software. - $42,500 from Re-Val Payroll (100132-51000) to Re-Val Capital Outlay (100132-55000) for office furniture and computer equipment. - Assessor transfers: - $35,000 from Assessor Payroll (100133-51000) to Assessor Capital Outlay (100133-55000) for furniture and computers. - $48,000 from Assessor Payroll (100133-51000) to Assessor M&O (100133-54000) for postage. - Sheriff transfer ($49,000): Approved transfer from Sheriff General Personnel (100500-51000) to Sheriff General M&O (100500-54000) to purchase new radios for OPS vehicles. - Building Maintenance transfer ($35,000): Approved transfer from General Building Maintenance Personnel Services (100280-51000) to General Building Maintenance Capital Outlay (100280-55000) for a truck. - Election Board transfers: - $40,000 from General Fund Election Board Salaries/Wages (100250-51000) to M&O (100250-54000) for June 2026 election expenses, including precinct officials, poll sites, and election moving trucks. - $10,000 from General Fund Election Board Salaries/Wages (100250-51000) to Travel (100250-53000) for precinct official training mileage claims. - Court Judges transfer ($3,000): Approved transfer from General Fund Court Judges M&O (100160-54000) to Contract Services (100160-51040). - Little Axe School (Item 12): Approved certification of $47,946.29 in state/federal funds ($13,492.69 Ad Valorem Tax plus $34,453.60 Education Flexible Benefits) and increased appropriations from $557,145.47 to $605,091.76. During discussion, a board member asked whether the new total represented already-approved funding; the board noted the certification is typical and remains within the existing budget. - Little Axe School General Fund (Item 13): Approved certification of $390,250.86 in federal funds, comprising ASAP Grant $157,000, COPS Grant $113,000, Alternative Education $19,710.34, Lottery Grant $14,612.82, Impact Aid $24,977.00, and Indian Education $20,559.00. Appropriations were increased from $11,146,505.37 to $11,536,756.23. Board Member Statements & Announcements - The chairman thanked staff for grouping agenda items by requesting department, noting he had not seen that arrangement before and found it helpful. - No new business was presented, and no public comments were offered. Key Outcomes - All 13 agenda action items (items 2–13) were approved by unanimous roll-call votes (3–0). Item 1 (minutes) was also approved unanimously. - The board adjourned after the motions were carried. Discrepancy Notes - The agenda listed a 10:00 a.m. start; the chair called the meeting to order at 10:09 a.m. - For Item 13, the transcript lists the Lottery Grant as $14,612.85, while the agenda states $14,612.82; the total certified amount was listed as $390,250.86 in both. - For Item 12, the transcript gives the final appropriation as $605,001.76, while the agenda states $605,091.76.

The Cleveland County Tax Roll Correction Board met on May 28, 2026, at 9:30 AM in Norman, Oklahoma. Chairman Jacob McHughes, Vice-Chair Chuck Thompson, and Member Douglas Warr were present. The board unanimously approved routine items and then discussed a disputed 100% disabled veteran property-tax exemption tied to a surviving spouse’s petition, ultimately tabling the petition to preserve the exemption while the petitioner seeks additional federal and state documentation. Consent Calendar - Approved the minutes of the regular meeting held on April 30, 2026, by a 3-0 roll-call vote. - Approved all submitted Tax Roll Correction petitions except petition 39948, by a 3-0 roll-call vote, after Member Douglas Warr moved to pull that petition for separate discussion. Public Comments & Testimony - No separate public comments were offered during the designated public-comment period. - Stephanie Harris testified at length during discussion of her petition, describing her late husband’s 100% service-connected disability rating and her history of receiving state-issued exemption letters since 2009/2012. Discussion Items - Petition 39948 – Stephanie Harris: The Assessor’s Office removed the Harris property’s 100% disabled veteran exemption after receiving a letter from the state agency official Lisa Alavero’s office stating the rating had been “erroneously awarded” and was not service-connected, making the home taxable retroactive to 2025. - Harris stated that the federal VA validated the 100% service-connected rating and that she had annual award letters from the state agency confirming the exemption. She said the state office told her verbally she was not exempt, but sent the contrary letter to the county and not to her; she also said her October 12, 2024, inquiry to Congressman Frank Lucas’s office was not acted on. - Assessor’s office staff member Shannon explained that the office relies on letters it receives and that a current award letter with a barcode is required for a new exemption; a benefit-summary letter is not sufficient. - Board legal counsel Robin said the definition of disability is not defined in Title 68 and that the board may need to determine which agency’s documentation controls. Counsel requested time to research state and federal administrative rules. - Board members suggested Harris contact Senator Lankford and her state senator/representative to get the state agency to “shake hands” with the federal documentation. Key Outcomes - Motion to table petition 39948 for further review passed 3-0, keeping the property’s exemption in effect pending further action. - Harris was directed to obtain a current federal award letter and matching documentation from the state, and to seek assistance from state and federal legislators. - Legal counsel agreed to research whether the board may lawfully rely on federal VA documentation if the state agency disagrees.

The Cleveland County Board of County Commissioners met on May 26, 2026, at 1:00 PM in Norman, OK. The meeting included routine consent agenda approvals, a public hearing on a CDBG grant closeout, and a discussion on the purchase of sheriff's vehicles from out-of-state. The board also received an update on the sheriff appointment process. Consent Calendar - Approved minutes of the Regular meeting on May 18, 2026, and the Special meeting on May 21, 2026. - Approved Resolution 26-1004 accepting the CDBG 24 Road Improvement Project for District 3 as complete and authorizing closeout documents. - Approved numerous routine service agreements, contracts, and appropriations including: Interlocal Agreement with Norman Public Schools, Black Oak Roofing roof replacement, WSM MBP air handler contract for $312,888.00, Amazon ARPA employee wellness purchase of $13,000.00, appointment of Asaleigh Cline as Receiving Officer for Farm Market, and various District 1 service agreements (Standley Systems, Eureka Water, OEC Fiber, Republic Services, Terry Dittner, Fuelmaster/Syntech). - Approved Sheriff's LeadsOnline renewal at $6,345.00. - Approved County Clerk, Treasurer, IT, Purchasing, and Election Board standard service contracts and renewals. - Approved appropriations for April 16 through May 15, 2026, totaling over $2.2 million across various funds. - Approved multiple Election Board maintenance and service agreements. - Items 3 (CDBG public hearing) and 16 (Sheriff vehicle purchase) were pulled from the consent agenda for individual consideration. Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public signed up to speak. Discussion Items - Item 16 – Purchase of Sheriff's Vehicles: The Sheriff's Office requested approval to purchase two 2024 Dodge Durangos and six 2023 Dodge Durangos (instead of eight 2024s as previously approved on May 18) from the Kansas Highway Patrol for no more than $41,325 each. Commissioner Cleveland raised concerns about best practices and legal compliance for out-of-state purchases from a non-state government entity. After discussion, the board voted to approve the purchase pending verification that it complies with purchasing laws. The motion passed 2-1 (Chairman McHughes and Vice Chairman Grissom in favor, Commissioner Cleveland opposed). - Item 3 – Public Hearing for FY-2025 CDBG Grant 19649 Final Performance Report: The board opened a public hearing to receive comments on the final performance report for the CDBG 24 Road Improvement Project. No public comments were made. The board then closed the public hearing and approved the final report and closeout. (Item 2, the closeout resolution, was approved earlier on the consent agenda.) - Bid Openings: Bids HWY-2197 (aggregates/road base) and COM-2195 (concrete replacement at Alan J. Couch Center) were accepted and postponed for qualification and tabulation. Bid HWY-2194 (asphaltic concrete) was accepted and postponed as well. Key Outcomes - Sheriff Vehicle Purchase: Approved pending legal review of purchasing laws (2-1). The purchase will consist of two 2024 and six 2023 Dodge Durangos at up to $41,325 each, from the Kansas Highway Patrol. - CDBG Grant Closeout: Public hearing held and closed; final performance report and project closeout approved. - Bids Accepted and Postponed: Three bids (aggregates, concrete replacement, asphalt) were accepted and referred to the clerk's office for qualification and tabulation, with a report to return to the board. - Sheriff Appointment Update: Commissioner Grissom reported that background checks and eligibility reviews by the DA's office are underway for more than 10 highly qualified applicants. The goal for appointment remains the end of June, but the board will prioritize finding the best candidate, potentially extending the timeline.

The Cleveland County Budget Board met on May 26, 2026 at 10:30 AM in Norman, OK to consider the FY2026/2027 Estimate of Needs, several resolutions, numerous fund transfers, error corrections, and updates. The board approved minutes from April 27, 2026 and heard no public comments. After presentations from department heads, the board accepted the estimate of needs (not a final budget approval) and approved resolutions for capital reserve and surplus allocations, along with multiple fund transfers and error corrections. Discussion Items - FY2026/2027 Estimate of Needs: County Clerk presented a budget of $2,669,600.04 (general fund) with a 2.64% increase in payroll. Assessor requested $1,933,496 (general fund, 5% increase) and $2,271,482 for the revaluation fund. District commissioners presented flat or reduced budgets. Sheriff's budget was flat at 4.4% increase? Actually transcript says "point four percent" and "almost flat". Election Board budget increase due to potential extra election. Fairgrounds budget increased due to new building and personnel. IT budget increased by $200,000 including a new position. Emergency Management budget down $7,305. OSU Extension flat with minor increase. Purchasing budget increase $6,551. The board discussed tax revenue, property tax caps, and reimbursement mechanisms. - Resolutions: Three resolutions were approved: (1) Minimum allocation of $17 million to General Fund Capital Reserve Carry-over Account. (2) Allocation of excess surplus to Capital Reserve Fund 200200. (3) Allocation of excess surplus to Rainy Day Fund 250200. - Fund Transfers: Approved transfers for District 3 ($34,000), Sheriff's Office (items 8 and 9: $100,000 for detention M&O and $49,000 for radios), Assessor (items 10-13: $35,000 for furniture/computers, $31,500 for appraiser equipment, $48,000 for postage, and a reval capital outlay transfer), Building Maintenance ($35,000 for a truck), Election Board (items 16-17: $40,000 for M&O and $10,000 for travel), and Court Judges ($3,000 for contract services). Item 7 (Sheriff conference transfer) was struck as a duplicate of a previous approval. - Error Corrections: The board approved corrections to move interest earnings from various grant accounts to the General Fund due to a State Auditor rule change: $8,920.71 from Emergency Rental Assistance Grant 2, $5,438.05 from Emergency Rental Assistance Grant 1, $3,138,396.81 from American Rescue Plan Act 2021, and $108.11 from Coronavirus Relief Fund. Several duplicate items (21,22,24) were struck. - Election Board Error Correction: An additional correction was approved for the Election Board (item 26) transferring $108.11? Actually that was item 25. Item 26 was another error correction for the Election Board (transfer between accounts) approved. - Updates: Employee Benefits Committee reported no update. Infrastructure Committee announced a meeting on June 2. George Mauldin, Safety & Emergency Management Director, presented a budget decrease of $7,305. Key Outcomes - Estimate of Needs Accepted: The board voted unanimously (7-0) to accept the FY2026/2027 Estimate of Needs (not a final budget approval; public hearing required later). - Resolutions Approved: All three resolutions passed unanimously. - Fund Transfers: Items 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 approved. Item 7 struck. - Error Corrections: Items 19, 20, 25, 26 approved; items 21, 22, 24 struck as duplicates; item 23? The ARPA correction (item 21/23) appears to have been approved (motion and vote for $3,138,396.81). - Executive Session: The board entered executive session to discuss employment of Purchasing Agent Keri Lyles per 25 O.S. § 307(B)(1). No action reported. - Adjournment: Meeting adjourned after executive session. Note: The transcript is partially garbled; some amounts and item numbers were clarified by cross-referencing the agenda.

The Cleveland County Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting on May 21, 2026, beginning at 12:30 PM. The meeting was called to order with all three commissioners present: Jacob McHughes (Chairman), Rusty Grissom (Vice Chairman), and Rod Cleveland (Member). No members of the public signed up for public comment. The sole item of business was discussion and possible action regarding a Bank of America p-card ACH (electronic funds) payment, which was approved unanimously in a brief roll-call vote. Discussion Items - Discussion and possible action regarding payment for Bank of America p-card ACH (electronic funds) payment: The board discussed the item and moved to approve the payment. The motion was seconded and passed by a roll-call vote. Key Outcomes - Motion to approve the Bank of America p-card ACH payment was made and seconded. The roll-call vote recorded: Jacob McHughes – yes, Rusty Grissom – yes, Rod Cleveland – yes. The motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned immediately after the vote, lasting less than one minute for the official business.

The Cleveland County Board of County Commissioners held a regular meeting on May 18, 2026, at 1:00 PM (per agenda; the instruction notes the meeting took place at 19:00 UTC). The board approved previous minutes, adopted the consent agenda with one correction and one item struck, approved a budget amendment, postponed a road construction bid, introduced a new staff member, and held an executive session regarding the appointment of the Cleveland County Sheriff. Consent Calendar - The consent agenda (Items 2–40) was approved by a single vote. Chairman noted that Item 29 should have been listed under the County Clerk section, and Item 30 was struck as a duplicate of Item 29. The motion included these adjustments. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments were made. Discussion Items - Item 41 – Amended Description of Services and Proposed Budget for funding through the County Community Safety Investment (authorized under 43A O.S. §2-312.1). The board approved the item without further discussion. - Item 42 – Bid HWY-2194 for a three-month non-encumbered contract for asphaltic concrete base and surface course (hot mix/hot laid asphalt), with a term from June 1, 2026, through August 31, 2026. The board voted to postpone the item for one week. Board Member Statements - Commissioner Grissom introduced the new Farm Market Manager, Ace, who started on the previous Thursday and had already worked at the Norman and Noble farm markets. The board welcomed her. Executive Session - The board moved into executive session to discuss the appointment of the Cleveland County Sheriff as authorized under 25 O.S. § 307(B)(1). After the session, the board took no action on the matter. Key Outcomes - Approved minutes from May 11, 2026. - Approved consent agenda with the correction and strike of Item 30. - Approved Item 41 (Community Safety Investment budget). - Postponed Item 42 (asphalt bid) for one week. - Held executive session with no resulting action. - Adjourned.

Note: The agenda for this meeting was posted for May 11, 2026, but the meeting date provided for this summary is May 13, 2026. The following summary is based solely on the agenda, as no minutes or transcript were available. Actual discussions, votes, and outcomes are not known. The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) met to consider a wide range of routine and substantive items, including consent agenda approvals, contract renewals, surplus declarations, interlocal agreements, and a bid opening. An executive session was held for hiring of the Farm Market Manager. No public comments were recorded on the agenda. Consent Calendar - Approval of minutes for the May 4, 2026 regular meeting and the May 6, 2026 special meeting. - Contract with Faith Energy to install a ChargePoint Express Plus 200kW dual-port electric vehicle charger at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds (funded through a Public Fleets Conversion Grant via the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments). - Renewal contract with Wiley D. Harwell, D. Min., LPC, DBA Wellness Counseling Center for $15,000 per year (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027). - Purchase of a document scanner from CDW-G for $401.11 using LATCF ARPA Grant funds. - Agreement for Pre-Trial, Mental Health Pre-Trial, and Community Service Court Services with Cleveland County Pre-Trial Services, LLC for FY2026–2027. - Solid Waste Request: District 1 – $3,500 for chainsaws; District 2 – $3,500 for chainsaws; District 3 – $53,500 for a trailer. - Interlocal Agreement with McClain County for mutual benefit on grading, draining, and hard surfacing of connecting streets. - Interlocal Agreement with Independent School District No. 16 (Robin Hill) for similar street work. - Letter of support for the Resilient Oklahoma Rural Resilience Cohort System. - Payment of invoice 2527 from Legislative Information Service of Oklahoma LLC. - Surplus declaration for office furniture and filing cabinets from the Sheriff’s Department. - Surplus declaration for 177 Glock 17 pistols and 165 Trijicon RMRs to trade in toward purchase of 110 Glock 17 pistols and 110 Trijicon RMRs from GT Distributor (part of Sheriff Assistants Grant). - Renewal of School Resource Officer (SRO) agreement with Norman Public Schools for 2026–2027: 7 deputies at $7,500/month each, total $630,000 annually ($52,500/month). - Approval of payroll for period ending April 30, 2026. - Approval of claims for travel, maintenance & operations, and capital outlay. - Approval of blanket purchase orders. - Proposal from Kofile to redact social security numbers from digital images and DD214 books at an estimated $4,042.40. - County Assessor’s end-of-month report for April 2026. - Approval of TM Consulting Support and Maintenance Agreement for Treasurer’s software at $40,020 annually. - County Treasurer’s Fee of Daily Collections for April 2026. - Surplus declaration of an LG 42” Plasma TV. - Resolution for disposing of the LG TV. - Commissioner’s Sale Account Number 51192. - Approval of IntraFi Network Deposits CD and DDA-MMDA Deposit Placement Agreements. - Standley Systems contract renewal for copier service ($0.008/black & white, $0.0122/color, plus $0.0760 monthly fee). - County Election Board transfer of funds error correction. - Contract between Cleveland County Health Department and Sarah Hill for cooking classes at The Well ($30/hour, April 28 – June 30, 2026). - Contract with Automated Building Systems for vaccine refrigerator/freezer monitoring at Norman and Moore offices ($2,000 total, billed $1,000 semi-annually). Bid Opening - Bid HWY-2194: Three-month non-encumbered contract (June 1 – August 31, 2026) for materials and installation of asphaltic concrete base and surface (hot mix/hot laid asphalt). Unfinished Business - Bid SHE-2193: One-year non-encumbered contract for purchase of .30 caliber sound suppressors for the Sheriff’s Office (May 15, 2026 – May 14, 2027). This item had been previously accepted and postponed. Items of Business - Consideration of a Commissioner’s Proclamation declaring May 3–9, 2026 as Oklahoma Home and Community Education Week. New Business - No new business items were listed; the agenda noted that new business is limited to matters not known or reasonably foreseen prior to posting. Executive Session - The Board entered executive session pursuant to 25 O.S. §307(B)(1) to discuss hiring and employment of the Cleveland County Farm Market Manager. No action was listed following the session on the agenda. Key Outcomes - No votes or decisions are recorded in the agenda. All items listed as “Discussion and possible action” were presumably acted upon, but specific outcomes are unavailable.

The Cleveland County Board of County Commissioners met on Monday, May 4, 2026, at 1:00 PM at the Cleveland County Office Building in Norman, Oklahoma. Chairman Jacob McHughes, Vice Chairman Rusty Grissom, and Member Rod Cleveland were present. The meeting opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by roll call and confirmation that the meeting notice was properly posted on May 1, 2026. Approval of Minutes - The board approved the minutes of the April 27, 2026 regular meeting and the April 30, 2026 special meeting by a single motion and unanimous roll-call vote. Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public signed up to speak, so no public comments were made. Consent Calendar - Commissioner Grissom asked that future Sheriff's Office contracts signed by Mike Finley be notated as signed by the undersheriff, noting that Finley has not been elected or appointed sheriff. - Consent items 3 through 26 were approved in one motion, seconded by Commissioner Cleveland, with a unanimous roll-call vote. - Notable consent items included: - Singlewire Software yearly advanced-notification subscription: $2,200.00. - bfac.com custom mobile wellness app for Cleveland County. - Declaration of surplus for a Nikon DX Format camera. - Letter of support for Norman's Safe Streets and Roads for All grant application. - Bid COM-2190 contract with WSM MEP, Inc. for a new air handler at the Cleveland County Courthouse. - Amazon request for $10,000.00 for car seats for ARPA Project 2.013, Object Code 54825. - American Elevator Solutions elevator replacement for ARPA Project 3.009 in the amount of $449,900.00. - Sheriff's Office SRO agreement with Le Monde International School for 2026-2027 at $7,500.00 per month. - Jail service agreement with the City of Noble at $68.00 per day per incarcerated person. - DEA Letter of Agreement following BOCC approval on April 6, 2026. - Renewed SRO agreement with Moore Norman Technology Center for 2026-2027 at $450,000.00 per year for five deputies. - Court Clerk Records Management and Preservation Monthly Report for March 2026. - County Clerk blanket purchase order and claims reports. - Treasurer equipment service agreements for the Formax envelope opener, Canon check scanners, Cassida currency discriminators, and Bixolon printers for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. - Surplus and disposal resolutions, including office chairs and auctioned equipment. - New Farm Market independent contractor agreement for Gemini Samimi. - Declaration of surplus for an AAXA P300 PICO projector. - OSU Extension FY 2027 contractual agreement with a total estimated budget of $515,600.00. - Cleveland County Health Department agreement with Food and Shelter, Inc., with reimbursement up to $80,000.00 for the term April 27, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Unfinished Business - Bid SHE-2193, one-year non-encumbered contract for .30 caliber sound suppressors for the Sheriff's Office from May 15, 2026 through May 14, 2027, was approved unanimously. - Bid HWY-2191, one-year non-encumbered contract for Highway and Bridge Materials from May 5, 2026 through May 4, 2027, was approved unanimously. - Bid SHE-2192, one-year non-encumbered ammunition contract for the Sheriff's Office from May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027, was considered. The board approved a motion to reject all bids and to use the state contract for now. - Bid HWY-2194, three-month non-encumbered contract for hot mix/hot laid asphalt from June 1, 2026 through August 31, 2026, was stricken by a motion that carried. Items of Business: Economic Development Week Proclamation - Commissioner Cleveland presented a proclamation declaring May 4 through May 8, 2026 as Economic Development Week. - Lawrence McKinney, director of the Cleveland County Coalition, spoke in support. He said this was the first time the coalition had sought a county proclamation since becoming countywide, and noted that Governor Stitt had also issued a state proclamation. - McKinney stated that the coalition expects two or three significant announcements within the next four to eight weeks, with potential investments in the hundreds of millions of dollars and hundreds of high-paying, quality jobs. - McKinney also said 80% of jobs come from the existing industry base, and that the coalition's business incubator ribbon cutting is expected in August. - The proclamation was approved unanimously. Executive Session - Executive session items 32 and 33, concerning discussion and possible action on the appointment of the Cleveland County Sheriff, were stricken on a motion that carried. No executive session was held. Board Member Statements and Announcements - Commissioner Grissom recognized the work of county employees, including the undersheriff and chief of detention, and asked for prayers for those affected by the recent Edmond-area incident, noting the latest report he had seen mentioned 23 children injured. - Commissioner Cleveland shared a Wayne Gretzky quote about taking shots on goal, and Commissioner Grissom offered a basketball-related comment about shooting and scoring. Key Outcomes - Approved April 27 and April 30 meeting minutes unanimously. - Approved Consent Items 3 through 26 unanimously. - Approved Bid SHE-2193 and Bid HWY-2191 unanimously. - Rejected all bids for Bid SHE-2192 and directed use of the state contract. - Struck Bid HWY-2194 from the agenda. - Approved the Economic Development Week proclamation unanimously. - Struck the executive session items; no action was taken on the Sheriff appointment. - Upcoming items include expected economic development announcements by late May or June and the coalition incubator ribbon cutting in August.