Garfield County commissioners approve contracts, set $380,000 cap for Imo Road water relocation

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners on June 8, 2026 approved a series of contracts, resolutions and procurement actions, including a $380,000 maximum for Highway-District #3 water relocation on Imo Road and multiple FY 2026–2027 service agreements.

Commissioner Joe Kegin Jr. moved to approve the minutes of the June 1 meeting; the motion carried unanimously. The Board then met with Jon Turner, the county IT director, to hear the May 2026 status report; no action was taken on the report.

Vice-Chairman Reese Wedel moved to approve a Detention Services Agreement with ROCMND Area Youth Inc., a Juvenile Detention Services Agreement with Oklahoma Juvenile Justice Service, Inc., and a Detention Services Agreement with CommunityWorks, LLC. Each agreement is scheduled to run from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, and each motion passed unanimously (Aye: Clarence Maly, Reese Wedel and Joe Kegin Jr.).

Commissioner Kegin moved to approve a Professional Legal Services Contract with O’Hara and Adams, PLLC, to represent the County Assessor for the July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027 term; the contract is subject to approval by the Garfield County District Attorney. The Board also approved a Cooperative Agreement with the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry, Wildlife Services Division.

The Board approved Resolution 26-71, which sets a maximum monthly allocation related to Highway-District #3 water relocation for Imo Road in the amount of $380,000. Vice-Chairman Wedel also moved to approve Resolution 26-72 to execute the ACCO-SIF workers’ compensation renewal for FY 2026–2027, selecting payment Option #1; coverage runs July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027.

The Board authorized the chairman to submit a claim against the State Election Board for salary reimbursement for Shari Monsees, Garfield County Election Board Secretary, in the amount of $5,599.58. The Board approved AirMedCare Network membership for county employees, approved an $849 initial rescind transfer of Juvenile appropriation balances, and authorized the County Purchasing Agent to advertise sealed bids for the yearly ballot printing contract (Bid #26-19) with proposals due June 19, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

Officials reviewed tabulation sheets for Bid #26-17 (six-month requirements) and awarded items to the lowest bidders; coin tosses resolved two tie bids, with Sunbelt winning both. The Board also approved the Garfield County Treasurer’s Monthly Fee Report for May 2026 ($17,564.88) and accepted May monthly reports from the County Clerk, Health Department, Election Board and Treasurers, all subject to audit.

The Board approved payment of the listed claims and warrants across funds. Notable warrant and claim line items on the docket included Fleet Fuels ($23,972.78) and McKesson Medical-Surgical ($27,820.18). The Board also approved blanket purchase orders as filed and confirmed approval of two blanket POs that exceeded their encumbrances (PO #4777 Sooner Auto, $273.35; PO #4778 Southern Tire, $441.60).

Under new business Commissioner Kegin asked about obtaining a county cell phone; the Board took no action on that request. With no further business the Board voted to adjourn and scheduled its next regular meeting for June 15, 2026.

Votes at a glance: The transcript records unanimous approvals (Aye: Clarence Maly; Reese Wedel; Joe Kegin Jr.; Nay: none) for the following actions: approval of minutes (June 1, 2026); ROCMND Area Youth Inc. Detention Services Agreement (7/1/26–6/30/27); Cooperative Agreement with Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services; Resolution 26-71 (Imo Road water relocation cap $380,000); Professional Legal Services Contract with O’Hara and Adams, PLLC (7/1/26–6/30/27); Juvenile Detention Services Agreement with Oklahoma Juvenile Justice Service, Inc. (7/1/26–6/30/27); Detention Services Agreement with CommunityWorks, LLC (7/1/26–6/30/27); Resolution 26-72 (ACCO-SIF workers’ comp renewal, Option #1); claim against State Election Board for Shari Monsees salary reimbursement ($5,599.58); AirMedCare membership for employees; $849 rescind transfer within Juvenile; authorization to advertise Bid #26-19 (ballot printing); awards from Bid #26-17 tabulation; Garfield County Treasurer monthly fee report (May 2026 $17,564.88); approval of May monthly office reports (subject to audit); approval of listed claims, warrants and blanket purchase orders.

The meeting minutes do not include direct verbatim remarks or debate beyond the motions and authorizations recorded in the docket; recorded votes on motions were unanimous. The Board adjourned to meet June 15, 2026.