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The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners met in a regular meeting on Tuesday, November
4, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. The following members were present: Melissa Dennis, Chairman, Abby Thompson
and Greg Rush, Members, Raeshel Flewallen, County Clerk, Stacy Bateman-Woods, ADA.
GUESTS- Jennifer Freeman, PCPSC, Dana Nuesiclc, Leadership Shawnee, Rob Morris, Phil Solinger, Pott
GOP, Kurt Schultz, Pott Co Maint, Nickie Skaggs, Pott Co Admin, Patricia Carter, Election Board, Julie Talton,
Countywide & Sun, Braquel Stephens and Aaron Scott, Pott Co EM, and Jessica Nickerson, SCI, were all
welcomed to today’s meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS- Rob Morris addressed the Board concerning $80,000 for ticket sales that were
deposited in the SCCDA account that should be the counties money. He also stated that purchasing land
from Randy Gilbert is a conflict of interest because of him sitting on the SCCDA Board. He also had concerns
about a property that Nick Atwood owns in which he frauded a lady to get the property, property the
commissioners were looking to purchase.
Phil Solinger addressed the Board on his concerns of lead paint and asbestos from the old elementary in
McLoud that is being torn down.
Mrs. Dennis stated the Fall Fest was a big hit. She also stated the offices would be closed next Tuesday for
Veteran’s Day. She addressed the concerns of citizens that things discussed in Executive Session were
private and they don’t know all the things they are doing during those sessions.
UPDATE FACILITIES MAINTENANCE- There were 48 maintenance tasks including 4 pm’s. Landscaping
is being done at the election board and the foundation for the flag pole is being installed. Courthouse steps
are expected to be installed by the end of the week.
UPDATE PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER- The current number of inmates is 325. There are 277 males and 48
females. Thirty-seven were booked-in and 35 released. Three inmates were placed on safety observations.
UPDATE POTT CO 911- An update was not given at today’s meeting.
UPDATE POTT CO EM- There was one drone response last week. Two shelters were added to OneMap.
They provided lights for SRC turkey dinner and assisted with drone footage and medical tent during Fall
Fest.
UPDATE POTT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE- An update was not given at today’s meeting.
MINUTES- Mrs. Thompson made a motion to approve the minutes of October 28, 2005. Seconded by Mr.
Rush the vote was: AYE- Rush, Thompson. Dennis abstained.
PLAT- A motion was made by Mrs. Dennis and seconded by Mr. Rush to approve a plat for Loewenly Vista
Addition, plat only, no roads and filing contingent on missing dates being filled in. The motion carried with
the following vote: AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis.
PAYROLL- Mrs. Dennis made a motion to approve payroll for October 16 thru October 31, 2025. Seconded
by Mrs. Thompson the vote was: AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis.
TRANSFERS OF APPROPRIATIONS- Mrs. Dennis made a motion to approve the following Transfers of
Appropriations: General Gov- $95,588.07 from salaries to benefits; District Attorney- $55,910.00 from
salaries to M & O. Seconded by Mr. Rush the vote was: AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis.
BLANKET PURCHASE ORDERS- A motion was made by Mrs. Dennis to approve the blanket purchase
orders. Seconded by Mrs. Thompson the vote was: AYE- Thompson, Rush, Dennis.
UNPAVED ROADS PROGRAM GRANT- Mr. Rush made a motion to approve Pottawatomie County
District 3 applying for the Unpaved Roads Program Grant in the amount of $75,000.00. Seconded by Mrs.
Dennis the vote was: AYE- Thompson, Rush, Dennis. Mrs. Thompson had a resolution completed for this
item (2025-14).
BRIDGE PROPOSAL APPLICATION- Mr. Rush made a motion to approve Pottawatomie County District
3 and CPN bridge proposal applications for 4 bridges. Seconded by Mrs. Dennis the vote was: AYE- Rush,
Thompson, Dennis.
FLOODPLAIN UNDER EM DEPARTMENT- Mrs. Dennis made a motion to approve transferring of
floodplain to be under the department of emergency management and to include the salary. Seconded by
Mrs. Thompson the vote was: AYE- Thompson, Rush, Dennis.
4-WAY STOP- Mrs. Dennis made a motion to approve a stop sign (4-way) at Benson Park at the
intersection of Benson Park and Kings, District 3. Seconded by Mr. Rush the vote was: AYE- Rush,
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SOUTH ROCK CREEK SAFETY PROJECT- Mrs. Thompson made a motion to approve the correct amount
of Tapco material purchase for South Rock Creek Safety project, District 3. The correct amount is
$88,781.04 which doesn’t include the tax from last week. Seconded by Mrs. Dennis the vote was: AYE-
Rush, Thompson, Dennis.
SURPLUS- Mr. Rush made a motion to approve declaring surplus, property located at 117M South Maud,
Blk 3 Lot 13 to the City of Maud. Seconded by Mrs. Dennis the vote was: AYE- Thompson, Rush, Dennis.
This property is not used for any county purposes and will be donated to the City of Maud as it will be used
as a public benefit for a water tower.
PURCHASE ORDERS/CLAIMS- Mrs. Dennis made a motion to approve the following Purchase
Orders/Claims: 27, Davison Fuels & Oil, 5562.59, FUEL; 28, DLX Enterprises, 32416.33, Building; 60, 1169,
79, 82, 67, 69, ONG, 7013.89, gas; 1165, Anderson, B, 800.00, Travel Allowance; 1166, Ueltzen, V, 800.00,
Travel Allowance; 1167, 25, Flewallen, R, 847.60, Travel; 1168, 1173, RODS PEST CONTROL, 530.00, Pest
control; 1170, Department Of Public Safety, 80.00, Service; 1171, Anglepoint Surveying, 800.00, Survey;
1172, Alcom Security Systems, 59.95, ALARM; 1174, 81, Central Disposal, 2352.82, TRASH; 1175,
Satterfield, L, 900.00, TRAVEL; 1176, 1177, 755, QUILL, 974.13, SUPPLIES; 1178, Staples, 981.02,
SUPPLIES; 1179, 758, 80, 141, 66, AT&T, 6542.36, Ipads/Phone; 80, Clifford Power Systems, 472.00,
Maintenance; 81, 281, Amazon Capital Services, 1261.88, SUPPLIES; 756, 757, CH&W Commercial Tire,
2352.82, TIRES AND REPAIRS; 759, Rush, G, 1000.00, Travel Allowance; 760, Thompson, A, 1000.00,
Travel Allowance; 761, O Reilly Automotive Stores, 459.03, Parts/Tools/Supplies; 762, Triple C Roll Offs &
Disposal, 1980.00, DUMPSTER RENT; 763, Yearwood Design Works, 444.00, DECALS; 764, 776, Earlsboro
Tag Agency, 83.00, Tag/Title; 765, 767, 769, 282, 283, HOOTEN OIL, 8153.82, SUPPLIES/FUEL; 766, 4-
Way Automatic Transmission, 5050.94, PARTS AND LABOR; 768, DENNIS, M, 1000.00, Travel Allowance;
770, 771, 772, 778, Security National Bank, 9349.30, lease payments; 773, 774, 775, 777, Sovereign Bank,
15178.50, lease payments; 277, Crafco, 1637.90, Cold Patch; 278, Great Plains II, 1845.00, RENTAL; 279,
JAMES SUPPLIES, 1118.44, Welding; 280, HASKELL LEMON, 32300.97, PATCH ASPHALT; 79, CVEC,
4945.62, electric; 83, De Lage Landen Public Finance, 1260.04, Copier Service; 65, City Of Shawnee, 65.96,
WATER; 68, OG&E, 177.04, electric; 125, City Green Lawn Care, 200.00, LAWN MAINTENANCE; 126, Story,
J, 216.00, Service; 127, Town Of Asher, 450.00, Rent; 128, Auto-chlor Services, 259.95, RENTAL; 129,
First Choice Services, 204.25, COFFEE; 130, McEntire, J, 162.00, exercise class. Seconded by Mr. Rush the
vote was: AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis. PO 2956 will be changed from using M & O money to capital
outlay money.
NEW BUSINESS-
ADJOURN- There being no further business Mr. Rush made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Mrs. Dennis
the vote was: AYE- Rush, Thompson, Dennis. The meeting adjourned at 9:31 a.m.
POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST:
POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY, OKLAHOMA
By: Melissa Dennis, Chairman Raeshel Flewallen, County Clerk