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One participant said the county’s current provider (Pioneer) does not provide sufficient bandwidth at the shed and that the only available alternative is Starlink, which — according to the discussion — requires a credit card to order. The participant asked whether the county could obtain the service and be reimbursed later or whether the county could pay directly. The transcript shows a back‑and‑forth about the county purchasing‑card (P‑card) process and required bank training (Bank of Oklahoma) for staff before they may use the card.

A county participant said they were willing to pay the monthly Starlink fee (quoted in the discussion at about $120 per month) and seek reimbursement, but others noted the procurement rules and the P‑card requirement complicate immediate purchase because Starlink’s ordering process requires prepayment by credit card.

In the same discussion, speakers referenced a state funding opportunity that could allocate about $1,700,000 and noted that funds might be eligible for broadband or water infrastructure projects. Participants weighed priorities, with repeated comments that water infrastructure is critical; one speaker said water lines and repairs might be a better use of available funds than a parking lot or other one‑time projects. The meeting included suggestions such as using transportable containers as storage rather than building new facilities, and that broadband should be considered but water needs are more urgent.

No formal motion or vote to buy internet service, apply for the state funding, or reallocate county funds appears in the transcript excerpt. The discussion was framed as an exploration of options and constraints rather than a request for immediate county action.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Woods County Commissioners June 2, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Woods County officials discussed limited internet options at a county shed, the obstacles to purchasing Starlink (which requires a credit card), county purchasing‑card (P‑card) training requirements, and a potential state broadband/water funding opportunity that could bring roughly $1.7 million to local projects.","taxTitle","Woods County, Oklahoma","taxId",70729,"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},6530962,"Alba Seniors project: commissioners hear plumbing progress report; plumbers expected this week",24,66145,90600,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3633132-9008197b60123a599fe95f27392b59a5&start=66&end=90","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3633132-9008197b60123a599fe95f27392b59a5/thumbnail_66145.jpg","/articles/6530962/Woods-County/Oklahoma/Alba-Seniors-project-commissioners-hear-plumbing-progress-report-plumbers-expected-this-week","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6530962-38187ddc4fa79e371bd0471d13308c7e/orig.mp4?Expires=1775904742&Signature=bNJIvonmF71tDpgkOrVbKC7z9UZLPcDntLWVsXrc3NFgh9uClbPJ2BDdkTJ1-~PBbm~J11tEn0H6fynsX6DUqN4lTH5NfcRVNCu3GezgHpjmekPT1cHvDfzDIPh1ntJx8EFkofhsxH5T6cHF9uOocuAfx9ZZOdVSHt~IA2v~E0j~4-ZZd6vieRx3lba35yowrlG3kUNq7zUYR9ktj5-dyevMh171SjWC2Ksy3KUzN66f64z2Ax4OtaYorOt04eQseG6brVsYw1K4Nj7QjyatFSqqoDtRp3BuamyeyKGy5Lh6WsX~D8WptUofNMiMCjY68-2zCVjtUFszyLNI3Q60zw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County representatives told the Woods County Commissioners that work on the Alba Seniors project is underway and visible to the public.

A meeting participant reported that crews “dug the fittings and poured them last week” and that plumbers were expected to be on site this week to finish connections and install the plates. The meeting record noted that visible activity at the site reassures residents because “people see that they’re doing stuff now.”

The transcript indicates the building is set to the side while contractors complete plumbing and finishing tasks. No motion, funding decision or formal vote related to the Alba Seniors project appears in the provided transcript excerpt.

Because this update was informational, the board did not attach additional directions or schedule follow-up in the available excerpt. The item was presented as a project progress report rather than a request for county action.","County meeting attendees reported recent progress on the Alba Seniors citizen project: underground fittings were dug and poured and plumbers are expected to complete work this week. No formal action or funding decisions were recorded in the excerpt.",{"_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},6530967,"Woods County approves interim FY2025-26 temporary appropriations, payroll transfers and several grant reimbursement forms",133,242335,375945,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3633132-9008197b60123a599fe95f27392b59a5&start=242&end=375","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3633132-9008197b60123a599fe95f27392b59a5/thumbnail_242335.jpg","/articles/6530967/Woods-County/Oklahoma/Woods-County-approves-interim-FY2025-26-temporary-appropriations-payroll-transfers-and-several-grant-reimbursement-forms","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6530967-75fc7ce44f57889c4c506772b70214cc/orig.mp4?Expires=1775904742&Signature=KJHT2r3GePydKnnVR93MPZiaQ4WfeHKv~OvAy2SMIiB0wyJmJ211s-YojFXIcYM9FuLYwTd2Z2vEh7P7vFhIf1lxEJxmIZ3jCVBU4cCNSbWqzYwcuacuV-ZmFdmRyoP4Aag5rS7yg-PnhPV9xafyUjq4e79U81d5~-0r5XA41f7U-YpilM9nrDTCfgZhR1HBhQqViEQHwlqaVgrMxahZOuT~kEJsweNJd4dy5p7qpOFhzS1FeNIIqVypIfslRgBJ5qd-iWtuG-UtA-hIWW3Xq4jEdyhZk9fiWdBcjeJ0JjcyLlLCUnmTAylZet7k-rN1lN9TYeBrkEAdo819uZ4iRw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Woods County Commissioners approved interim temporary appropriations for fiscal year 2025-26 and signed multiple grant reimbursement forms and budget transfers during a regular meeting.

The commissioners voted to adopt temporary appropriations of $8,076,859 — described in the meeting as 80% of last year’s budget and based on departmental estimates of need — to carry the county through the start of the 2025-26 fiscal year. The item was introduced as “temporary appropriations for fiscal year 25-26 in the amount of $8,076,859, which is 80% of last year’s budget and the estimate of needs by departments.”

The board approved two transfers of appropriation to cover staffing and payroll needs before the fiscal year end: a transfer of $5,000 from general government sales tax (911, part‑time to full‑time) and a subsequent transfer of $15,000 from general government (part‑time to full‑time) to finish out the year. Both transfers were presented and approved during the meeting.

Commissioners also signed multiple OEDA (Oklahoma Economic Development Authority) reimbursement forms for grant‑funded equipment and invoices presented by local fire and EMS departments. The reimbursements recorded in the meeting minutes and approved by the board included:
- A reimbursement form in the amount of $75,000 related to Screggor invoices (two invoice numbers were referenced) under the Freedom EMS grant program.
- A reimbursement request of $54,794.50 for a command vehicle invoice submitted by Carter Chevrolet Agency LLC on behalf of (listed as) the Iova Fire Department under grant WD25-1.
- A reimbursement request of $17,837.70 for a Stoltz Telecom invoice for the Catcher Fire Department under grant WD25-2.

The board also approved closing the courthouse on June 20 to allow completion of a plumbing project; commissioners discussed that closing June 19 through June 22 would give contractors consecutive days to finish work, and they agreed to move the regularly scheduled meeting from June 23 to June 25 so staff could complete payroll. The payroll timing and the scheduling change were discussed in the context of deadlines: payroll is due on the 16th, and closing the courthouse reduced available processing days.

Other procedural business approved during the session included approving minutes from a prior meeting, signing required excise/board documents, and approving an item listed as “approve the dispute by the purchaser.” Each of these passed on motions and unanimous vocal affirmation recorded in the transcript as “Aye.”

The meeting record did not name individual movers or seconders for each motion in the transcript provided, and no roll‑call vote counts were recorded in the excerpt. The transcript shows vocal assent (“Aye”) to the motions, which the clerk recorded as approved.

What this means: The county will operate under interim (temporary) appropriations at 80% of the prior year while departments finalize their estimates for the full fiscal year. Approved reimbursements will allow fire and EMS units to be reimbursed through OEDA grant lines for vehicles and equipment; the courthouse closure will allow plumbing work to be completed but requires schedule adjustments for county payroll processing.

The commissioners did not elaborate on next steps or implementation dates beyond the June courthouse closure and the change of the next meeting date discussed in the session.","The Woods County Commissioners approved interim 2025-26 temporary appropriations at 80% of the prior year and signed multiple OEDA grant reimbursement forms and budget transfers to close out the fiscal year. The board also approved closing the courthouse June 20 for plumbing work and rescheduling a meeting to allow payroll processing.","actionData","errors"]

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Woods County approves interim FY2025-26 temporary appropriations, payroll transfers and several grant reimbursement forms