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Why it matters: The county has extensive ditch miles and is testing chemical vegetation control to reduce recurring costs from mechanical brush hogging; commissioners said treating vegetation could reduce the need to mow ditches four times a year on long runs and save crew time and overtime.

Key items approved:
- Shuterra LLC agreement (District 1): A one‑year contract to spray about 400 acres of roadside ditches and right-of-way. County staff said spraying is intended to remove woody brush while leaving slower-growing turf grass; the county will still use brush hogging in limited areas. Commissioners approved the agreement (motion carried).
- Cooperative agreements with Ronnie Baker: Two separate cooperative agreements were approved authorizing the contractor to enter private property to remove brush and shape ditches for drainage and to enable road-widening on South 4220 Road (near E. 470 Road) and East 470 Road (adjacent section). Commissioners approved both cooperative agreements (motions carried).

Commissioners said the Shuterra application was piloted at smaller scale previously and this contract expands the approach across more acres; the county will monitor results over the year to determine cost and effectiveness.

Speakers included Commissioner Delozier (who presented the Shuterra item) and other commissioners who voted to approve the agreements.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","04/21/25 BOCC","oneSentenceSummary","Rogers County approved a one‑year agreement with Shuterra LLC (chemical integrated vegetation management) to treat about 400 acres of ditch and roadside vegetation, and approved cooperative agreements with Ronnie Baker to remove brush and reshape ditches on South 4220 Road and East 470 Road to allow road widening.","taxTitle","Rogers County, Oklahoma","taxId",69043,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6265630,"Commissioners approve utility permits for Cox, Atlas Broadband and Rural Water District 3",49,1021000,1070000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3089471-8c439156476ac9f545b81dddad8b1ce6&start=1021&end=1070","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3089471-8c439156476ac9f545b81dddad8b1ce6/thumbnail_1021000.jpg","/articles/6265630/Rogers-County/Oklahoma/Commissioners-approve-utility-permits-for-Cox-Atlas-Broadband-and-Rural-Water-District-3","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6265630-95f64e5a2d950745cb3797bb7866452a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771150763&Signature=FIPqGO-X1hzho9mr2K2YaqXyI4M9fdB-rsgeBFicAIGAC5TENRRiprVxzD2So3xR8uKBlPWIUK-p88CTBq7NyhKnC1OR8zP6nCd4QiUwFiS1H0xbru1-FHvK-NiqNh-wVksR48IhXx4ubQ5wd7s5GpDzD1eEsHvLebwUu81Yn6N9YFa5ZXAc~9rZv~Sr2lMzzTtSdLKA2Nm4lgl4doPfq2J50uJYdrJDUfUUhlmrEYQKthEJbvGoRckG4tc2jJ2w5PdcqnYlNytMwnMf~CCphNCniX3jy4hcJbQp8SXPKv-CkXbpdY4~zV8BAXat9W8camKSiLut01P6Qb1OETcbaA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Rogers County commissioners approved three utility permits covering cable and broadband infrastructure work and a rural water crossing.

Why it matters: County-issued permits enable private utilities to place infrastructure in county rights-of-way; Atlas Broadband’s project was described by a commissioner as a large effort that will bring direct broadband access to “hundreds” of homes in the county.

Details:
- Cox Communications: Permit to parallel across County Highway (Cimarron Road) parallel West Keystone Avenue and related sections; commissioners approved the permit (motion carried).
- Atlas Broadband: Large multi-section, multi-township project to cross/parallel county highways; staff referred commissioners to an attached spreadsheet because the project spans many sections. A commissioner described the effort as a significant broadband deployment expected to provide direct access to hundreds of homes. Commissioners approved the permit (motion carried).
- Rural Water District No. 3: Permit to cross County Highway Local Road East 370 Road (approx. 0.17 miles east of S. 4220 Road); commissioners approved the permit (motion carried).

The permits were presented as orders on the consent agenda and were approved with typical motions and voice votes.

Speakers in the item included county staff presenting the permits and commissioners who moved and seconded the motions.","Rogers County commissioners approved three utility permits: Cox Communications, Atlas Broadband (a large multi‑section project), and Rural Water District No. 3. Atlas Broadband's project was described as enabling hundreds of homes to receive direct broadband access.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6265635,"Claremore Economic Development reports Q1 job‑training scholarships, $341,742 distributed largely from CDBG funds",393,1282000,1675000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3089471-8c439156476ac9f545b81dddad8b1ce6&start=1282&end=1675","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3089471-8c439156476ac9f545b81dddad8b1ce6/thumbnail_1282000.jpg","/articles/6265635/Rogers-County/Oklahoma/Claremore-Economic-Development-reports-Q1-jobtraining-scholarships-341742-distributed-largely-from-CDBG-funds","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6265635-7d121407bb661e250492ad82bdc421c2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771150763&Signature=OoV4TOTJEVblof4zx6zM26~ZGj1Ttzhdao-fPWRXfT6wzZz~T5QwOhGIMw8PEbaMu9GpD~CxgqGcrRSFfwWMntN8RwmIoOwYA7qb0mUyXgrPQ4hxUwlsb4UTKpEmzaeDBkeGswTWHMemciDFylknkCYwmSXUSaPq5iuwyMg0ytKE0s0gNbVfHkRPmvz6HVk0CR6YmjTj7eBZpJVXIBYWcXk6VO7e5nl3V5OAN2pXwUXnBGk1r-z1lFVXfBTA64URGPk9y7cNsdTq6QzTKrbuJdZg7ANRWPynTEUrnsRlrnIbhodFmaA2YvJ4~WmVOTS2kIlOY0Hu~668EcfwykRUaA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Claremore Economic Development Authority told the Rogers County Board of County Commissioners that its first‑quarter career and training programs delivered 190 awarded scholarships and $341,742.41 in disbursements, primarily from Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and a City of Claremore contribution.

Why it matters: County and city CDBG funds being used to subsidize short-term technical training help low‑ and moderate‑income residents obtain credentials—such as phlebotomy, certified nursing assistant, CNC welding, LPN and commercial driver’s license (CDL)—that local employers say they need.

Key details presented by Claremore Economic Development:
- Applicants and awards: 222 applicants accepted into the county scholarship program; 190 scholarships awarded; 18 applicants are awaiting program starts or placement.
- Funding sources: About 90% of the $341,742.41 total came from Community Development Block Grant funds awarded to the county; roughly $80,000 was contributed by the City of Claremore. Program staff described those funds as temporary pandemic-era CDBG tranches that have been repurposed for training in Rogers County.
- Participant demographics: Presenters said 88% of applicants fell in the low- to moderate-income range by HUD index. Two prominent enrollment cohorts are traditional younger students (18–24) and an older cohort (about 50–55) seeking credentialing to move into higher-paying roles.
- Program outcomes and tracking: Staff said short-term programs such as CDL and CNC courses have produced immediate employment gains; for example, an individual who completed CDL training now works for Pixley. The authority is tracking employment outcomes for 90 days to two years depending on program length; comprehensive outcome reporting is ongoing.
- Reach and events: The county career portal lists 212 companies with 7,776 unique page visitors in Q1; the Opportunity Hub event (May 6 at Northeast Tech Claremore campus) was announced with more than 35 vendors registered.

Commissioners praised the program’s success and asked staff for an ROI-style summary to evaluate sustainability options once CDBG funding winds down. Claremore Economic Development staff said they are compiling longer-term employment and wage data but noted response rates and multi-year programs make outcomes collection gradual.

Speakers included Maggie Fromanite of the Claremore Economic Development Authority and county commissioners who asked for follow-up outcome and ROI information.","Claremore Economic Development Authority told Rogers County commissioners the scholarship program awarded 190 technical‑training scholarships in Q1 and has distributed $341,742.41, mostly from Community Development Block Grant funds and a $80,000 City of Claremore contribution.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6265640,"Rogers County approves four adjacent Inola-area rezoning requests to enable residential lot splits",485,370000,855000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3089471-8c439156476ac9f545b81dddad8b1ce6&start=370&end=855","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3089471-8c439156476ac9f545b81dddad8b1ce6/thumbnail_370000.jpg","/articles/6265640/Rogers-County/Oklahoma/Rogers-County-approves-four-adjacent-Inola-area-rezoning-requests-to-enable-residential-lot-splits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6265640-42316e6e92f513cfc7fe6a3e35a12de2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771150763&Signature=jioKqXF15W3WsQ1ocuGxBj8AfkSSRA3t1U2SLKADQIyoCLSmsMFoWdMZYgCrPIlhECmip-hWzMJMC6gMhx8uQbyr5Rf8gJsGEJVeeidzL76nlDfKU08Nx7XBhUoc8RdjJ8sMFTdiQHQPuopvpgBGLnUqdPDoZ49eM7iO6NCkLmd5mitWOln~2mp-40ym45TlzUtbPKjsJ8iKGuE59n-VSDqMDkrrzghkkFtri2jjYlv9H3pCQMj4j~E5ZykSIfipTS-pQl0uUobJcGeqKQ6YiusTspNGr7meH5LrrSuSDh70hhOiY98opef0x0qTUZz5jNsjV~egpDbtSE2UR-FSFg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Rogers County commissioners voted to approve four separate zoning changes for properties near River Bend Marina and along East 600 Road in the Inola area, actions intended to permit residential lot splits and lot-line adjustments.

The approvals, recorded as case numbers 2608, 2609, 2610 and 2611, affect several adjacent parcels totaling roughly 20–30 acres and convert tracts from agricultural-industrial (AI) or agricultural (AG) to agricultural-residential (AR) and residential RS-40 where indicated. Commissioners closed public hearings on each item before voting.

Why it matters: The rezones will allow owners to split existing tracts into smaller residential parcels, create required road frontage and minimum lot widths, and enable lot-line adjustments among adjacent owners. Commissioners said the requests are tied to final lot layouts the owners seek to implement.

Details of each case and outcome:
- Case 2608 (Alma and Gregory Chavez, 31731 S. 4160 Road): Request to rezone a 10-acre tract from AG to AR and split it into three tracts (including a 5-acre tract with a 30-foot access easement). Planning board recommended approval 4–0; commissioners approved after closing the public hearing (motion carried; recorded as approved).
- Case 2609 (Kelly Schmidt; 0.2 miles west of S. 4170 Road on E. 600 Road): Request to rezone portions of a roughly 20-acre parcel from AI to AG (11.96 acres), AR (6.10 acres) and RS-40 (2.04 acres) to facilitate lot splits and lot-line adjustments. No public opposition was recorded at the planning hearing; commissioners approved the rezoning (motion carried; approved).
- Case 2610 (Eric Bell, 13874 E. 600 Road): Request to rezone a 1.24-acre parcel from AI to RS-40 to be combined via lot-line adjustments with neighboring parcels; approval will increase the resulting parcel to about 1.45 acres. Commissioners opened and closed the public hearing and approved the change (motion carried; approved).
- Case 2611 (Kevin Sartorius, 32074 S. 4170 Road): Request to rezone roughly 18.76 acres from AI to AR (18.3 acres) and RS-40 (0.46 acres) to facilitate the same web of lot-line adjustments supporting the Bells and other adjacent owners; the board approved the rezoning (motion carried; approved).

Commissioners and staff said the applications are related across the neighboring parcels: after the lot splits and lot-line adjustments among the three owners, the number of individual tracts across the combined properties will increase (the presenter said five tracts now will become seven after approvals). No public opposition was present at the planning meetings; one phone inquiry was reported for case 2609.

What happens next: Approved zoning changes are contingent on the formal lot-split and lot-line adjustment processes being completed. Several items will move to recordation and engineering review where required.

Speakers quoted in the meeting included planning staff and applicants during the public hearings; commissioners moved and voted to approve each item.","The Rogers County Board of County Commissioners approved four rezoning requests in the Inola area (cases 2608–2611), clearing multiple parcels for agricultural/residential splits and lot-line adjustments that will create seven final lots across adjacent properties.","actionData","errors"]

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