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County reports: mutual‑aid strike team on standby; communications tower access delayed; several grants and studies noted
Summary
County staff reported a Washington County strike team in Woodward for fire support, an access dispute with American Tower delaying repeater checks, several open grant application windows, and approval of a reuse study for the Corrections Center at Fort Supply.
County staff provided a series of operational reports during the May 18 meeting. Kelly Witchey reported that a Washington County strike team is in Woodward to assist with any fires expected in the coming days. Keith Frutiger told the board that checking county radio repeaters is delayed because American Tower is refusing to allow Chickasaw Company climbers onto the tower; Chairman Clint White said he would write a letter to American Tower to request access.
Tom Lucas summarized grant‑related items: the OCCEDB Solid Waste Program application window is open until June 30; USDA Emergency Water Assistance Grant applications are open year‑round; the Sheriff’s Office funding assistance grant application opens July 1 and closes Sept. 6; and the county’s application for a reuse study for the Corrections Center at Fort Supply was approved. The board later approved an application for OCCVEDB FY27 Solid Waste Program to request dump trailers and approved participation in the ESG Emergency Solutions Grant Program for emergency shelters for the homeless.
The minutes record program names, deadlines and the approved reuse study but do not include grant application text or award amounts; county staff can provide full application materials and timelines.
