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Ottawa County commissioners approve routine claims, property sales and support for Peoria Tribe
Summary
At its May 4 meeting the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved routine claims and reports, several small property sales, an equipment trade via Resolution 2026-14, a courthouse security monitoring agreement and a letter supporting transfer of federal excess property to the Peoria Tribe.
The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners met Monday, May 4, 2026, and unanimously approved routine claims, multiple property sales, an equipment trade under Resolution 2026-14, a courthouse security monitoring agreement and a letter of support for transfer of federal excess property to the Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma.
Chairman Mike Furnas and Commissioners Robert Clark and Scott Hilton voted aye on every motion recorded in the minutes. The meeting opened at 1:45 p.m.; the minutes close with Robyn Mitchell identified as county clerk.
The board approved a long list of claims spanning general, health and highway funds, including payments to Miami Special Utility Authority, VSC Fire & Security, AT&T and Integris Miami Hospital. Commissioners also approved multiple monthly reports and transfers of appropriations across county accounts. Notable line items in the cash fund estimates included a Courthouse Improvement-ST allocation of $69,921.85 and multiple highway sales tax distributions.
On contracts and services, commissioners approved a monitoring agreement with VSC Fire & Security, Inc. for the Ottawa County Courthouse building and separately approved a quote for repairs and annual monitoring in the amount of $2,190.00. They also approved a lease agreement with Quadient Leasing USA Inc. for a postage machine effective July 1, 2026.
The board approved a waiver request to the Chief Medical Examiner to waive the CME19 P fee for a 71-year-old indigent resident, Edward Bizzozero, as requested by Brown-Winters Funeral Home and Cremation Services, and approved a cremation invoice of $750.00.
By resolution, the commissioners authorized Disposal/Trade Resolution #2026-14: District 3 will trade its 2016 Caterpillar roller/dual drum compactor (Model CB68B MP1C, Serial # C6800101) for a 2015 Caterpillar CB34B XW utility compactor (Serial # 042500156).
The board approved multiple county property sales: a $1,500 bid by Brad and Lisa Nicoll for LT 3-4 Munger Addition and several $275 bids by Dewayne and Courtney Convirs for distinct parcels, all recorded with legal descriptions in the minutes and approved by unanimous vote.
Commissioners also voted to solicit six-month bids for materials and services including asphalt, bridge materials, grader blades, pipe materials, ready‑mix concrete, road materials and road oils for July 1–Dec. 31, 2026, and a 12‑month bid for courthouse security for July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027.
The minutes record approval to accept multiple insurance checks from the Association of County Commissioners Oklahoma Self Insured Group related to a District #1 barn fire; the minutes list several large claim amounts. Commissioners concluded with routine activity reports and adjourned the meeting.
No public comments with identifying details are recorded beyond a generic entry noting a 'concern citizen' under citizen participation. The minutes do not record extended debate, individual speeches, or any dissenting votes.
