Cleveland County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting – August 24, 2026
Cleveland County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting – August 24, 2026
The Board of County Commissioners of Cleveland County, Oklahoma, met in regular session on August 24, 2026, at 1:00 PM. The meeting included approval of minutes, a consent agenda covering 23 items, bid openings, a federal policy update from the National Association of Counties (NACo), and a rejection of a sheriff’s vehicle bid. All votes were unanimous unless noted.
Consent Calendar
- Approved the minutes from the August 17, 2026, meeting.
- Approved consent agenda items 2 through 24, which included: an interlocal agreement with the City of Moore for street improvements; a change order for courthouse air handler ($34,188); an ARPA youth wellness request ($2,000); 2027 BOCC meeting dates and holiday schedule; early courthouse closure on September 4, 2026, for the OU/UTEP game; Sheriff’s Office agreements (Cox renewal, GFL waste management, SRO agreement with Community Christian School, JAG grant MOU, Standley Systems printer renewals); County Clerk approvals (blanket purchase orders, claims, payroll, lapsed appropriations); Purchasing (scrap metal disposal contract to Derichebourg, contract for wash bay renovation at fairgrounds); Treasurer items (surplus printers, alcoholic beverage tax allocation, equipment disposal resolution, cash fund appropriations); Election Board monthly report; and Health Department independent contractor agreement for fitness classes at The Well.
Public Comments & Testimony
- No members of the public signed up to speak.
Discussion Items
- Bid Openings (Items 25 & 26): The board received bids for road oils/emulsions/sealants (Item #HWY‑2218) from Aragon Asphalt and Emulsions Inc. and Vance Brothers LLC, and bids for asphalt concrete base and surface course (Item #HWY‑2219) from First Water Contracting LLC, House Construction Company, and TJ Campbell Construction. The board voted to accept and postpone both bids for tabulation.
- Federal Policy Update (Item 27): Charlotte Mitchell Dysart, Associate Legislative Director at NACo, provided a federal policy update covering surface transportation reauthorization (Build America 250 Act), the SAVE Act (voter eligibility), NEPA permitting reform (SPEED Act), data center development, and government funding. Commissioners expressed appreciation and offered comments supporting NACo’s role and the SAVE Act.
- Sheriff’s Vehicle Bid Rejection (Item 28): The board voted to reject the single bid received for Bid #SHE‑2217 (Dodge Durango pursuit vehicles) as it did not meet specifications.
- Board Member Statements: Chairman Grissom introduced Joshua, the new IT Director for Cleveland County, highlighting his qualifications and experience. Vice Chairman Cleveland noted that August 25 is National Dog Day.
Key Outcomes
- Approved minutes of August 17, 2026 (unanimous).
- Approved Consent Agenda (Items 2–24) (unanimous).
- Accepted and postponed Bids #HWY‑2218 and #HWY‑2219 for tabulation (unanimous).
- Received the federal policy update; no action taken.
- Rejected Bid #SHE‑2217 for sheriff’s vehicles (unanimous).
- Adjourned by unanimous vote.
Meeting Transcript
Okay, let's go ahead and get started. I've asked uh Jacob to do the prayer and flex movement. So I really love how Dawson did the Lord's Prayer the other day, saw Leah's Day in the Lord's Prayer. Our Father, which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done in earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us for evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen. Attention, salute, pledge. I pledge allegiance to United States of America and to the Republic which stands one nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all. Thank you. Uh let's call a meeting to order roll call, please. Here. Cleveland. Here. McHughes? Here. We have a quorum. Thank you. Uh notice that the meeting was properly posted on August the twenty first. Uh need a motion to approve the minutes from that's my last meeting. Second. Motion and a second. Roll call. Christopher. Yes. McHughs? Yes. Cleveland. Aye. Motion carried. Uh public comment. No one signed up. Okay, now on to uh the next item is consent. Two through twenty-four or on a consent document. Does anybody want to pull anything? I don't have anything, Ms. Chairman. I make a motion. Uh we approve the consent docket. Second. Motion and a second. Roll call. Aye. McHughes. Yes. Motion carry. Okay, next up is bid openings.
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