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Commissioners say staff will review expired county oil leases after inquiry

Carroll County Board of Commissioners · August 6, 2026
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Summary

A caller from an oil company notified the county of expired leases; commissioners authorized staff to locate the leases, check expirations and consult the county attorney if further action is warranted.

Commissioner Wharton reported he had been contacted at home by a representative of an oil company who said the county held expired leases. The commissioner asked whether the board wanted him to research the matter and possibly refer it to the county attorney; the board authorized him to coordinate with staff to locate lease records and determine whether legal review is required.

No specific lease locations or company names were provided in the discussion; commissioners instructed staff to pull lease records and loop in the clerk and county attorney as needed for follow-up.