MINUTES OF BOCC REGULAR MEETING
The Board of Commissioners of Grant County, Oklahoma (BOCC) held a regular meeting on Monday, October 14, 2025, at 9:00 am.
Notice of the Meeting, including agenda, was posted at both entrances of the Grant County Courthouse, Medford, OK, Thursday October 9, 2025, prior to 9:00 am. in accordance with Title 25, §301-314 O.S.
Fredrick called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. After roll call, a quorum was acknowledged. Present were Craig Fredrick, Steve Stinson, and Keith McClure. Also present were Rachelle Mccaleb, Penny Huff, Tim Irvin, Adrienne Hembree, Emily Franke, Buddy Carroll, and Chris Blubaugh. Robin Herod entered at 9:40 a.m. Teleconferencing was enabled to comply with the Open Meetings Act. Out of the commissioners Stinson, Fredrick, and McClure used their signature stamps and hand signed as well.
Stinson said a prayer and McClure led the flag salute.
McCaleb acknowledged the agenda was properly posted in compliance with the Open Meeting Act. At 9:05 a.m. Stinson moved to Item (b) until Buddy Carroll arrived.
Stinson moved to approve Transfer of Appropriations. McClure seconded. Fredrick – aye; Stinson – aye; McClure – aye; Motion carried.
There were no Blanket Purchase Orders.
McClure moved to approve Purchase Orders and Travel Claims. Stinson seconded. Fredrick – aye; St:nson – aye; McClure – aye; Motion carried.
2025-2026
ARPA 20211300 EMS 522 BOARD 4267.42.
Donations -All County 1321 GRANT COUNTY FREE FAIR 11078.78.
Fair Improve-ST 1315 STACY ELECTRIC 650.88; 1316 OK EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMM 23.52.
General 957 CINTAS FAS LOCKBOX 79.92; 1062 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 33.81; 1255 RELX INC OBA LEXIS NEXIS 104.00; 1256 RK BLACK INC. 134.73; 1259 RELX INC OBA LEXIS NEXIS 104.00; 1317 OK EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMM 2231.84; 1322 PERRY, ALEXANDRA
161.75.
Highway 722 ANTHONY FARMERS COOPERATIVE ELEVATOR CO 450.25; 858 KELLEY’S AUTO PARTS 958.47; 1040 DOLESE 15026.65; 1318 OK EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMM
921.89; 1319 OK EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMM 969.27; 1320 OK EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
COMM 837.13; 1046 CINTAS FAS LOCKBOX 43.34; ROCK 850 DOLESE 19823.04.
Law Library 3 LAW LIBRARY REVOLVING FUND 528.90.
Resale-Treasurer 12 LEO HERNANDEZ MOWING SERVICE 160.00.
Stinson moved to approve minutes from 10.08.2025 BOCC Regular Meeting. McClure seconded. Fredrick – aye; Stinson – aye; McClure – aye; Motion carried.
At 9:26 a.m. Stinson moved to item (a), Buddy Carroll to discuss FY 25-26 Budget. McClure seconded. Fredrick- aye; Stinson – aye; McClure – aye; Motion carried.
Buddy Carroll shared the FY 25-26 budget has a shortfall and he will review and calculate revised Estimate of Needs. He will indicate when he is ready to discuss.
McClure moved to approve Payment from Deductible Fund for Sheriff’s Department Claim for
$14,877.54. Stinson seconded. Fredrick- aye; Stinson – aye; McClure – aye; Motion carried.
McClure moved to approve revision to Permit #9-2025 Public Service/ Pipeline Crossing Line/ Utility Permit. Stinson seconded. Fredrick- aye; Stinson – aye; McClure- aye; Motion carried.
McClure moved to approve Resolution 2025-188 – Re-direct $4,267.42 from ARPA (interest) to EMS 522 Board Fund for expenditures of cash bonds for members and budget maker fees. Stinson seconded. Fredrick – aye; Stinson – aye: McClure – aye; Motion carried.
No action at this time until further notice on Church: Quest Point Count Analysis and Precision Testing Laboratories Abatement and disposal proposal.
McClure stated D1 is normal maintenance as usual. Hauling rock, shale, and mowing.
Stinson state D3 is normal maintenance as usual. They have rented a dozer to push shale for the Ellis Rd and Grady Rd projects. He will attend 4-H meeting tonight and CED8 meeting on Wednesday.
Fredrick stated D2 has 2 full time mowers running every day. They are hauling shale 2 days a week and rock 2 days a week. Changing culverts that have been washed out or rotted. He will attend CED8 meeting on Wednesday.
New business: McCaleb reminded elected officials State Auditor’s Office is here today and Thursday to review audit findings from FY 23-24.
At 9:37 Stinson moved to recess for 15 minutes. Fredrick seconded. Fredrick – aye; Stinson – aye; McClure – aye; Motion carried.
At 11:04 Stinson moved to reconvene. McClure seconded. Fredrick – abstain (Fredrick with Auditor); Stinson – aye; McClure – aye; Motion carried. Buddy Carroll discussed options for
FY 25-26 Budget Shortfall. Agreed consensus among Officers is a reduction in the following: OSU Extension, Building Maintenance, Assessor’s Visual Inspection, Retirement, and Workman’s Comp. Insurance. Other suggestions included salary for Commissioner Exec. Asst. being pulled from Highway funds, budgeting some of the Use Tax funds, and moving Sheriffs Part -Time Salaries to Sheriffs Service Fee Account.
At 11:51 a.m. McClure moved to adjourn. Stinson seconded. Fredrick – abstain; Stinson – aye; McClure – aye; Motion carried.
Approved this 20th day of October, 2025
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS GRANT OUNTY, OKLAHOMA
Craig A. Fredrick,
Chair
Steve Stinson,
Vice-Chair
Keith McClure –
Member
Rachelle D. McCaleb,
County Clerk
attest
SEAL
