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Cleveland County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting - March 30, 2026

Board of County Commissioners & Boards — Monday, March 30, 2026
BodyCleveland County, Oklahoma
SessionBoard of County Commissioners & Boards
DateMonday, March 30, 2026
StatusFILED
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5:01

Thank you.

5:01

I love that.

5:02

That's me.

5:03

Yeah.

5:06

She hardly.

5:07

This is what you think about her office.

5:14

I think it'd be cool for everybody.

5:16

Yeah.

5:16

I just didn't know how many.

5:20

We'd have to get a number from that because numbers of things like that.

5:27

Because of that fiscal.

5:31

Okay.

5:40

Yeah, we're exiting not just like a lot of that.

5:59

What's up, Kerry?

6:06

Hello.

6:08

Come up here, please.

6:24

Hey, we got a four-legged friend in here.

6:33

Carrie's gonna lead us in prayer and flag salute.

6:48

For our leaders, and just us as a whole, and things we do for our community and decisions we make.

6:56

We thank you for the compassion and love in times of loss and for the happy and joyous times also.

7:04

In Jesus' name, we pray on you.

7:10

Attention, salute, pledge.

7:18

And to the Republic for which it stands.

7:21

One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty, and justice for all.

7:33

Thanks, Brad.

7:38

We'll call the meeting to order to Cleveland County Commissioners roll call, please.

7:42

McHughes.

7:43

Here.

7:45

Uh here.

7:46

Cleveland.

7:47

Here.

7:47

We have a quorum.

7:48

Uh notice of the meeting was properly posted on March 27th, 2026.

7:54

Uh item number one, approval of minutes, discussion possible action regarding the uh concerning the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners regular meeting from Monday, March 23rd.

8:03

Motion to approve.

8:04

I have a motion.

8:07

And I'll second roll call, please.

8:13

McHughes.

8:14

Yes.

8:16

Cleveland.

8:17

Abstain.

8:18

Motion carried.

8:19

Uh public comment.

8:20

Do we have anybody that signed up for public comment?

8:22

No one's signed up.

8:24

Consent items.

8:25

Uh commissioners items two through eight are consent in nature.

8:31

Do we have anything you guys would like to pull today?

8:36

I make a motion to approve the uh consent items.

8:40

Have a motion.

8:40

I'll second.

8:41

And second.

8:43

Roll call, please.

8:45

McHughes.

8:46

Yes.

8:48

Yes.

8:48

Cleveland.

8:49

All right.

8:50

Motion carry.

8:51

Uh new business.

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Summary of Proceedings

Cleveland County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting - March 30, 2026

The Cleveland County Board of Commissioners met on Monday, March 30, 2026, at 1:00 PM in Norman, Oklahoma. The board approved the prior meeting's minutes, adopted the consent agenda, enacted a 14-day county-wide burn ban, approved a retirement resolution for Deputy County Clerk Leann Clements, and convened an executive session. All votes were unanimous except for the minutes approval, which included one abstention.

Consent Calendar

  • Minutes from March 23, 2026: Approved; Commissioner Cleveland abstained, all others voted yes.
  • State Auditor Engagement: Approved engaging the Oklahoma Office of the State Auditor & Inspector to conduct audits for fiscal years ending June 30, 2023, June 30, 2024, and June 30, 2025, per 19 O.S § 171.
  • Blanket Purchase Order and Claims: Approved as presented in the clerk's report.
  • Sheriff's Office Cox Agreements:
    • VoiceManager Service: 12-month transfer at $123.56/month plus $25.00 installation.
    • PRI Trunk Group: 12-month transfer at $377.00/month plus $250.00 installation.
    • WiFi Service: 12-month transfer at $1,913.76/month plus $940.00 installation.
  • Fairgrounds Requisition Officer: Appointed Mark Braley as Requisition Officer for all Fairgrounds and Free Fair accounts, replacing Bryan Jenkins.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • No members of the public signed up to speak; no public comments were made.

Discussion Items

  • County-Wide Burn Ban: Commissioner Cleveland moved to approve a burn ban for the next 14 days, seconded by Commissioner Grissom. The motion carried unanimously. No specific conditions or restrictions were detailed in the transcript.
  • Resolution Honoring Leann Clements: The board read and adopted a resolution recognizing Deputy County Clerk Leann Clements for 14 years of dedicated service (with a correction that the actual service length was 14 years and two weeks) and authorizing presentation of a commemorative plaque. The vote was unanimous.
  • Executive Session: The board voted to enter executive session pursuant to 25 O.S. §307(B)(4) for confidential communications with attorney Pierce Couch concerning a pending investigation, claim, or action. After reconvening, the board voted unanimously on action regarding the executive session; the nature of the action was not disclosed publicly.

Key Outcomes

  • Approved the March 23, 2026 minutes (1 abstention).
  • Approved all consent items via a single unanimous vote.
  • Established a 14-day county-wide burn ban.
  • Adopted a retirement resolution for Leann Clements and authorized a commemorative plaque.
  • Entered and took action in executive session; no public disclosure of details.
  • No new business was reported, and the meeting adjourned without further discussion.

Meeting Transcript

Thank you. I love that. That's me. Yeah. She hardly. This is what you think about her office. I think it'd be cool for everybody. Yeah. I just didn't know how many. We'd have to get a number from that because numbers of things like that. Because of that fiscal. Okay. Yeah, we're exiting not just like a lot of that. What's up, Kerry? Hello. Come up here, please. Hey, we got a four-legged friend in here. Carrie's gonna lead us in prayer and flag salute. For our leaders, and just us as a whole, and things we do for our community and decisions we make. We thank you for the compassion and love in times of loss and for the happy and joyous times also. In Jesus' name, we pray on you. Attention, salute, pledge. And to the Republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty, and justice for all. Thanks, Brad. We'll call the meeting to order to Cleveland County Commissioners roll call, please. McHughes. Here. Uh here. Cleveland. Here. We have a quorum. Uh notice of the meeting was properly posted on March 27th, 2026. Uh item number one, approval of minutes, discussion possible action regarding the uh concerning the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners regular meeting from Monday, March 23rd. Motion to approve. I have a motion. And I'll second roll call, please. McHughes. Yes. Cleveland. Abstain. Motion carried. Uh public comment. Do we have anybody that signed up for public comment? No one's signed up. Consent items. Uh commissioners items two through eight are consent in nature. Do we have anything you guys would like to pull today? I make a motion to approve the uh consent items. Have a motion.

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