LeFlore County commissioner minutes from 8-17-2026

LeFlore County commissioner minutes from the regular business meeting held on Monday with Chairman Jamie Oliver presiding along with 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 August 10, 2026.  Motion carried, all voting yes.

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

• Motion was made by Jamie Oliver and seconded by Josh Blaylock to approve monthly fee report as presented by the Election Board. Motion carried, all voting yes.
• Motion was made by Josh Blaylock and seconded by Mike Parker to approve the following transfers of appropriations:
• $300,000 from Jail-1A Personal Services account to Jail-2 M&O account.
• $3,000 from D2/ T-2 M&O account to D2/ T-3 Capital Outlay account. Motion was carried, all voting yes.
• Blanket Purchase Orders: None presented.

• New Business: None discussed.

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

• Motion was made by Jamie Oliver and seconded by Josh Blaylock to extend the current burn ban through August 24, 2026 for LeFlore County. Motion carried, all voting yes.

• Motion was made by Mike Parker and seconded by Josh Blaylock to approve resolution and bid notice advertising to accept sealed bids for the purchase of a 2020 – 2025, ½ ton or larger, first responder truck with financing to benefit Bokoshe Fire Department. Motion carried, all voting yes.
• Motion was made by Jamie Oliver and seconded by Josh Blaylock to approve resolution authorizing application for financial assistance from the Rural Economic Action Plan and Statement of Understanding and Assurances regarding LeFlore County 2027 REAP Grants as submitted by the Kiamichi Economic Development District of Oklahoma (KEDDO).
• Discussion was held regarding participation in the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) 287(g) Program and the availability of U.S. Department of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Grant funding. Upon discussion, motion was made by Jamie Oliver and seconded by Josh Blaylock to authorize the LeFlore County Sheriff’s Office to apply for the available grant funding and to take any necessary steps related to the application process, contingent upon compliance with all applicable requirements. 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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