The Excise Port of Oklahoma County on Dec. 15 approved two measures to cover employee-benefits costs, voting unanimously among those present while making final approval contingent on the deposit of checks and subsequent budget-board sign-off.

Presiding officer Eleanor Thompson presented Resolution 2025-4713, described as "a cash fund appropriation for the employee benefits account number 4010 in an amount not to exceed $345,055.08 for December CJA premiums." She said the appropriation "is contingent upon the check being deposited and the budget board approval," and that the item was requested by John Wilkerson, director of employee benefits. An unidentified board member moved approval; another seconded. The item passed after the board members present responded "Aye."

Thompson also introduced Resolution 2025-4714, read as a "fund transfer from employee benefits supplement 991 into employee benefits fund 4010-110 in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000" to cover anticipated expenses for fiscal year 2026. As with the earlier item, Thompson stated the transfer was contingent on a deposited check and on budget-board approval; the request was credited to John Wilkerson, director of benefits and retirement. A motion to approve was made and seconded, and all present voted "Aye." A participant noted these items were "contingent upon budget" and discussed cash-flow considerations.

Votes at a glance: • Minutes of the Dec. 3, 2025 meeting — approved; all present voted "Aye." • Resolution 2025-4713 (appropriation to account 4010) — approved; contingent on check deposit and budget-board approval. • Resolution 2025-4714 (transfer from supplement 991 to fund 4010-110, up to $1,500,000) — approved; contingent on check deposit and budget-board approval.

The meeting was called to order at 9 a.m.; the board completed the three-item agenda and adjourned following the votes. No further formal actions were taken at the session.