Cleveland County Wellness Committee Regular Meeting – October 30, 2026

The Cleveland County Wellness Committee convened on October 30, 2026, to approve meeting minutes and the 2027 meeting schedule, correct and act upon a gym equipment transfer, and discuss future wellness initiatives, program communication, and a committee vacancy.

Consent Calendar

• The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the regular meeting of July 31, 2026.
• The committee unanimously approved the Notice of Scheduled Meetings for the 2027 calendar year, maintaining the schedule of the last Friday of each month.

Discussion Items

• Gym Equipment Transfer (Agenda Item 3): The agenda initially proposed transferring two treadmills to the Health Department and acquiring an elliptical. Members noted the agenda text was mistaken. The gym has four treadmills (two aging) and four ellipticals (two purchased, two donated). Members stated treadmills are used far more than ellipticals. The committee amended the proposal to transfer the two donated ellipticals to the Health Department and acquire a stair stepper instead. A motion to proceed with the amended plan was approved.
• Wellness Program Vision: Chair Rod Cleveland discussed the Wellness Committee's history (established by statute ~15 years ago, later authorized for funding). He advocated for expanded wellness offerings in the 2027 budget, promoting a holistic (mind, body, soul) approach, including leadership programs, a county bowling team, and using the county's wellness app.
• Flu Shots and Communication: A member reported flu shot numbers dropped during COVID but are recovering, with a spike in influenza A post-OU/Texas game. Separately, a member reported employees in their office skipped a recent wellness challenge after being told the reward was a single $250 prize for the winner. The committee clarified the program rewarded all participants and stressed the need for better communication.
• Committee Vacancy: The committee identified a vacancy likely from the Sheriff's Department. Chair Cleveland will contact the Sheriff's Office to fill the seat.

Key Outcomes

• Approved: Meeting minutes from July 31, 2026.
• Approved: Notice of Scheduled Meetings for 2027.
• Approved (as amended): Transfer of the county's two donated ellipticals to the Health Department and acquisition of a stair stepper.
• Directive: Chair Cleveland to contact the Sheriff's Department to fill the vacant seat.
• Next Steps: Develop a comprehensive wellness strategy for 2027, improve employee communication on the app and challenge rules, and explore department-level and county-wide initiatives.