Kingfisher County commissioners approve Pioneer Telephone fiber right-of-way, declare court-clerk scanner surplus and authorize employee wellness support
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Summary
At their March 9, 2026 meeting, the Kingfisher County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved Pioneer Telephone right-of-way permits for fiber installations across multiple districts, declared a Court Clerk scanner surplus (Resolution #26) and approved a Blu Phoenix wellness-and-peer-support proposal for county employees; the board also entered an executive session on pending litigation and took no immediate action afterward.
The Kingfisher County Board of County Commissioners on March 9 unanimously approved right-of-way permits for Pioneer Telephone to install fiber optic lines in multiple locations across Districts 1, 2 and 3, declared a Court Clerk scanner surplus and approved a contract proposal for employee wellness and peer support.
Chairman Mike Sparks called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. and, following roll call, the board voted 3-0 to enter executive session under 25 O.S. § 307(B)(4) to consult with the county attorney about pending litigation in Atlas Paving Company v. Kingfisher County, Case No. CV-2026-19. After conducting the executive session, the board reconvened in open session and, by unanimous vote, took no action at this time on matters discussed in the closed session.
Commissioner Mike Sparks moved and Commissioner Jeff Moss seconded the motion to approve road right-of-way permits for Pioneer Telephone to place fiber optic lines at multiple locations across Districts 1, 2 and 3; the motion passed with votes recorded as Moss-Yes, Sparks-Yes, Schwarz-Yes. The board recorded the approval as a formal consent to the right-of-way requests rather than discussing conditions in the minutes.
Also on the consent agenda, the board approved Resolution #26 declaring a Court Clerk Cannon scanner (ID J-220-125, Serial JJ300480) surplus with an indicated value of $314.25. Commissioners approved a proposal from Blu Phoenix to provide wellness and peer-support services to county employees; the minutes do not specify contract term or dollar value for that proposal.
The board approved the minutes of the March 2, 2026 meeting and authorized the agenda, purchase orders, warrants and payroll for March 9, 2026 covering fiscal years 2024-25 and 2025-26. The minutes list numerous vendor claims across departments (examples include Earnheart Oil invoices of $16,764.95 and $16,746.49 and NAFECO at $23,545.00); the County Clerk—s office retains the full list and supporting documents.
Commissioner Anthony Schwarz moved, and Commissioner Jeff Moss seconded, to approve monthly reports from the County Clerk, Assessor, Health Department, Treasurer, Sheriff and Court Clerk; the board approved reimbursement claims for the District Attorney and the Election Board and approved appropriations and transfers for February 2026, all by unanimous votes.
No members of the public spoke during the public comment period. The board adjourned at 9:50 a.m. Chairman Mike Sparks, Vice Chairman Anthony Schwarz and Commissioner Jeff Moss signed the minutes, attested by County Clerk Emily Lee.
Votes at a glance: Pioneer Telephone right-of-way — approved (Moss yes, Sparks yes, Schwarz yes); Resolution #26 surplus scanner — approved (3-0); Blu Phoenix wellness support — approved (3-0); minutes and purchase orders/payroll — approved (3-0); monthly reports and reimbursements — approved (3-0); appropriations/transfers for February 2026 — approved (3-0).