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Comanche County Facilities Authority approves payroll, hears jail and emergency reports; tables vehicle replacement
Summary
At its April 20 meeting, the Comanche County Facilities Authority approved detention and emergency management payroll and several purchase orders, received weekly reports on jail population and emergency incidents, and tabled action on replacing transport vehicles pending a follow-up proposal.
The Comanche County Facilities Authority met on April 20, 2026, in Room 302 of the Comanche County Courthouse in Lawton and approved payroll and purchase orders while hearing weekly reports from the jail administrator and the emergency management director.
David Weber, Jail Administrator, reported on inmate counts and transfers, saying, “AS OF APRIL 17, 2026 THE DETENTION CENTER HAD A COUNT OF 201 INMATES,” and detailed transfers to the Oklahoma Department of Corrections. Clint Langford, Emergency Management Director, delivered his weekly incident report, listing controlled burns, outside fires, service calls and other responses.
The authority approved detention center payroll (FA260791) of $144,352.30 and a series of purchase orders and claims that included inmate housing payments to neighboring counties and a $45,561.56 claim to Tiger Commissary for meals. Emergency management payroll (FA-E260162) of $12,157.33 and several service charges were also approved.
Members deliberated over replacement transport vehicles for the detention center; Josh Powers moved to table possible action so staff can return with alternatives and more pricing information. Powers stated, “I DON’T HAVE ANY OBJECTION TO REPLACING USED TRANSPORT VEHICLES WITH NEW. I WON’T RISK THE SECURITY OF THE TEAM AND INMATES.” Sheriff Merritt said transport vehicles commonly accrue about 100,000 miles per year.
Chair Johnny Owens called the meeting to a close after no new business was raised. The authority voted unanimously on motions recorded in the minutes and adjourned.
The board did not make a final purchase decision on replacement vehicles; Weber said he will bring back a revised proposal to a future meeting.
