Zoellner gives update on CERF grant

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners tabled action on accepting two separate bids during their weekly meeting.

During the session, the board opened bids for a 2006 or older Pumper Truck for the Nuyaka Fire Department. This included bids from Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus, Light ‘em Up Emergency Equipment, and Command Fire Apparatus.

While firefighters in attendance were invited to take a look at the bids, the board moved to table any action until the department had a chance to look over the submitted bids. One bid was received for a bid on a 2022 or newer truck for the Grayson Fire Department, but action on this was tabled as well.

An Invitation to rebid for two or more or more 2015 or newer day Cab trucks was then approved. No bids were previously submitted on the items.

— CERF Grant

Commissioner Erik Zoellner also said that the CERF grant discussed at last week’s meeting is not applicable to the county.

Previously, Zoellener discussed using the Okmulgee County Equipment Revolving Fund request FY 2024 CERF-100 form to request equipment such as a new road chipper, aggregate crusher, and distributor truck.

“I thought it might have been, but it’s really more intended for poorer counties.” he said.

— Also approved at the meeting:

• The payment of claims.

• A cash fund request of appropriations.

• Signatures for purchasing Right of Ways on the Bristlecone Road Project.

• Kathy Story appointed to the County Fair Board.

• Allowed the Wilson Fire Department to apply for a $20,000 80/20 forestry grant.

— Officers Reports

• Sheriff ’s Office: reports for May, June and July — Blanket Purchase Orders

• District 2: AutoZone for $250, O’Reilly’s for $250; General Government: ComData for $1,000 — Employee Forms

• Sheriff ’s Office: Requisitioning/Receiving Officers • District 1: Three employee acknowledgments. Two hired full-time (David Dawson and Jamie Carpenter) and one employment ceased (Jason Hurst).

— Submitted Utility Reports

• District 1: City of Beggs for a water line — Transfer of Appropriations

• Board approved funds left over from previous fiscal year to current year — Resolution to Dispose of Equipment • Health Department: Stanley badge system. – Okmulgee County Emergency Management Director Moore reported that the hazard mitigation plan was approved by FEMA. He said that letters have gone out to all the towns. Commissioner Zoellner took a moment to commend Director Moore for the work he’s done since taking the position.

“I just want to comment and say thank you again for the excellence that you’ve brought to this county,” Zoellner said. “I’m hearing it from people from the south to the north of the excellent job that you’re doing and just thank you Mr. Moore. It’s sincerely appreciated, and a lot of people are taking notice.”