LeFlore County commissioner minutes 3-30-2026

LeFlore County commissioner minutes for Monday’s meeting with Chairman Jamie Oliver presiding. Also, present were Vice- Chair Mike Parker, Member Josh Blaylock and County Clerk Kelli Ford.

The following action was taken by the board:

• Chairman Jamie Oliver called meeting to order.
• Motion was made by Jamie Oliver and seconded by Josh Blaylock to approve the minutes of regular meeting held March 23, 2026.  Motion carried, all voting yes.

• Motion was made by Jamie Oliver and seconded by Mike Parker to approve purchase orders as presented. Motion carried, all voting yes.

• Monthly Fee Reports: None presented.

• Transfer of Appropriations: None presented.

• Blanket Purchase Orders: None presented.

• Motion was made by Josh Blaylock and seconded by Mike Parker to approve Proclamation recognizing April 2026 as Child Abuse Awareness Month and approve the placement of pinwheels on the Courthouse lawn in observance thereof. Motion carried, all voting yes.

• Contract Labor/ Service Agreements, Annual Contracts: None presented.

• Burn Ban: Not needed at this time. No discussion.

• Motion was made by Jamie Oliver and seconded by Mike Parker to approve the Notice of Lease Renewal as submitted by the LeFlore Hospital Authority. Motion carried, all voting yes.
• Motion was made by Jamie Oliver and seconded by Josh Blaylock to approve resolution authorizing participation in a collaborative opioid abatement project with Haskell County to expand access to treatment, recovery, and support services for individuals impacted by opioid use disorder. The resolution further recognizes Haskell County as the fiscal agent, responsible for oversight, reporting, compliance and fiscal management of any awarded funds. Motion carried, all voting yes.
• Motion was made by Jamie Oliver and seconded by Mike Parker to approve resolution allowing County Treasurer to reinvest surplus of County Health Department funds for April 2026. Motion carried, all voting yes.
• Motion was made by Jamie Oliver and seconded by Josh Blaylock to open and award bid to Routh Enterprises, Inc. for remodel construction of the Octavia Fire Department truck/equipment garage in the amount of $118,610.00. Motion carried, all voting yes.
• Motion was made by Jamie Oliver and seconded by Mike Parker to approve resolution changing the fund name of the Highway Use Tax account to Use – St, in compliance with the Chart of Accounts. Motion carried, all voting yes.
• Motion was made by Jamie Oliver and seconded by Josh Blaylock to approve a resolution modifying the account classification for the Use – St fund by changing accounts from Personal Services (1A) to Maintenance and Operations (M&O), in accordance with the Chart of Accounts, and reaffirming that no fund transfers shall be permitted. Motion carried, all voting yes.
• Motion was made by Mike Parker and seconded by Josh Blaylock to approve resolution to rename fund currently titled KEDDO – REAPS with fund number 1432 to Rural Economic Action Plan and to change the fund number to 1425, in accordance with the Chart of Accounts. Motion carried, all voting yes.
• Motion was made by Jamie Oliver and seconded by Mike Parker to approve flood plain development permit application number 330202684 as submitted by CoxCom, LLC regarding construction within county right of way located in LeFlore County Commissioner District 3, Section 25, Township 6 North, Range 25 East. Motion carried, all voting yes.
• Motion was made by Josh Blaylock and seconded by Mike Parker to approve flood plain permit application number 330202683 as submitted by CoxCom, LLC regarding construction within county right of way located in LeFlore County Commissioner District 2, Section 10, Township 6 North, Range 25 East. Motion carried, all voting yes.
• Motion was made by Josh Blaylock and seconded by Mike Parker to approve programming resolution for project number 26-CBRI-D2-RD-P093 (Barnes Loop Road) and 26-CBRI-D2-RD-P094 (Midway Road) for the purpose of authorizing road improvements on each project located in LeFlore County Commissioner District 2. Motion carried, all voting yes.
• Motion was made by Josh Blaylock and seconded by Mike Parker to table bid notice and resolution to accept sealed bids for the purchase of a pumper truck to benefit Bokoshe Fire Department. Motion carried, all voting yes.

Motion was made by Jamie Oliver and seconded by Josh Blaylock to adjourn. Motion was approved all voting yes, Oliver-yes, Parker-yes, Blaylock-yes.

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