Lincoln County commissioners this week discussed ARPA project fund requests and they plan to hold a special meeting next week to discuss and work on them more.
District 3 Commissioner Lee Doolen, who also is commission chairman, requested the list of projects be provided digitally, adding, “Then we can find out what is needed. There are several things we really need to take care of at the county level,” Doolen noted, pointing to projects like the jail, a water line to Fowler, the Fairgrounds.
“Would like to see all of these and probably a special meeting is needed. We need to rank the projects,” he indicated.
District 2 Commissioner Marlin Miller said the current list totals about $4.78 million.
It was pointed out the list appears controllable and manageable. However, some aren’t going to qualify, it was noted. A comment was made that smart metering doesn’t necessarily qualify.
It was indicated the special meeting will be set for next Monday.
The commissioners also adopted a resolution authorizing that lease payments will be paid out of County Use Tax Funds.
County Clerk Alicia Wagnon said that will amount to about $11,000 per month per commissioner district.
Commissioners adopted a CIRB resolution for the loop road project in Districts 2 and 3.
In other business, commissioners:
Held a discussion with grant writer Mark Hill but no action was needed.
Took no action on approving a proposal and agreement with Jan-Pro Healthcare Facilities Commercial Cleaning with the Lincoln County Health Department.
Approved an Oklahoma State Department of Health Business Associate agreement between Falco Alarm Co. and the Lincoln County Health Department.
Took no action to reimburse the fire departments for communications software.
Discussed changes to the Lincoln County Employee Handbook.
Approved contracts between Eastern Oklahoma Youth Services and Lincoln County.
Approved detention services agreement between Cleveland County Regional Detention Center and Lincoln County and between Pottawatomie County Juvenile Detention Center and Lincoln County.
Adopted a resolution and CIRB project agreement bridge project on EW 850 Rd. over Salt Creek.
Approved a resolution for county lease renewals.
Adopted a resolution and insurance verification for equipment lease renewal State FY 2023 through the County Road Machinery and Equipment Revolving Fund.