Monday, June 2, 2025 Murray County Board of Commissioners
Meeting called to order Chairman, Colt Williams. Roll Call: Colt Williams, present, Kent McKinley, present, Darrell Hudson, present.
Minutes read, discussed, and approved for 5-27-25. D. Hudson makes the motion to approve minutes as read, C. Williams 2nd. McKinley aye, Williams aye, Hudson aye. All recorded voting, minutes approved.
Public Presentation: Treasurer Kim Hale gives the Board an updated list of resale properties.
Old Business: County Business: Discussion and possible action re: Courthouse remodel. No discussion.
Discussion and possible action re: Bridge Project 33538(04), over West Sandy Creek. No discussion.
Discussion and possible action re: Bridge Project 33547(04), over Guy Sandy Creek. No discussion.
Discussion and possible action to approve CD Brown Construction contractor’s pay application #1 in the amount of $251,381.97 for the Murray County RWD #1 19512 CDBG 24 water system improvements project.C.Williams makes the motion to approve pay application #1, K. McKinley 2nd. McKinley aye, Williams aye, Hudson aye. All recorded voting, motion approved.
Discussion and possible action to approve CD Brown Construction change order #1 for the Murray County RWD #1 19512 CDBG 24 water system improvements project. D. Hudson makes the motion to approve change order #1, C. Williams 2nd. McKinley aye, Williams aye, Hudson aye. All recorded voting, motion approved.
Discussion and possible action re: Repeater for Midway Hill. Board of County Commissioners discuss the repeater issue and what is needed to fix it. After discussion, D. Hudson makes the motion to move forward with getting quotes on what is needed to fix the repeater, C.Williams 2nd.McKinley aye, Williams aye, Hudson aye. All recorded voting, motion approved.
Discussion and possible action re: Utility line installation agreement between Rural Water District #1 and Murray County District #1, cut/cross road to install meter. Install 1” casing for ¾” service line meter.Ray Hanna, 2229 Elm Rd. Twin Lakes Addition, Lots 18 and 44, Block 9, Section 13, Township 1 South, Range 2 East. K. McKinley makes the motion to approve agreement, D.Hudson 2nd. McKinley aye, Williams aye, Hudson aye. All recorded voting, motion approved.
Discussion and possible action re: Utility line installation agreement between ChickasawTelephone Company and Murray County District #3, bore/thump across road installing BJF6pr and 1.5” Polly duct at 3598 Iona Rd., Sulphur. S30, T2N, R3E, Se ¼, NW ¼, Se ¼, NW ¼. D. Hudson makes the motion to approve agreement, K. McKinley 2nd. McKinley aye, Williams aye, Hudson aye. All recorded voting, motion approved.
Discussion and possible action re: purchase orders, payroll, monthly appropriations, transfers, monthly blankets, resolutions, and monthly reports from county officers and county appointed boards.
Purchase Orders are approved and signed by the Board of County Commissioners.
Monthly Appropriations are approved and signed by the Board of County Commissioners.
Monthly Blankets are approved and signed by the Board of County Commissioners and are as follows: #3242 - Overland Corporation, $5,000.00, 1103-6-6002-2005 #3267 - Dolese, $5,000.00, 1102-64200-2005 Monthly Reports from the offices of the Health Department and Treasurer are approved and signed by the Board of County Commissioners.
C.Williams makes the motion to adjourn, D. Hudson 2nd. McKinley aye, Williams aye, Hudson aye. All recorded voting, meeting adjourned.
Approved this 9th day of June, 2025. Sincerely, Colt Williams,Chairman, Board of County Commissioners Attest: Jill Hall, County Clerk
Monday, June 9, 2025 Murray County Board of Commissioners
Meeting called to order Chairman, Colt Williams. Roll Call: Colt Williams, present, Kent McKinley, present, Darrell Hudson, present.
Minutes read, discussed, and approved for 6-2-25. K. McKinley makes the motion to approve minutes as read, D. Hudson 2nd. McKinley aye, Williams aye, Hudson aye. All recorded voting, minutes approved.
Public Presentation: None Old Business: None County Business: Discussion and possible action re: Courthouse remodel. Associate District Judge Mark Melton is present and discusses with the Board the need for adding a wall in the judges office to separate the judge and his bailiff. Quotes from OCI were received on more jury chairs. Discussion only, no action taken.
Discussion and possible action re: Bridge Project 33538(04), over West Sandy Creek. No discussion.
Discussion and possible action re: Bridge Project 33547(04), over Guy Sandy Creek. No discussion.
Discussion and possible action re: Professional Legal Services Contract between Murray County Assessor’s Office and Tisdal & O’Hara. D. Hudson makes the motion to approve contract, C.Williams 2nd.McKinley aye, Williams aye, Hudson aye. All recorded voting, motion approved.
Discussion and possible action re: Resolution & Equipment Lease Renewal State FY-2026, for County Road Machinery and Equipment Revolving Fund.Discussion only, no action taken.
Discussion and possible action re: Appointment of Peggy Norton to the Murray County Board of Health. D. Hudson makes the motion to approve appointment, C. Williams 2nd. McKinley aye, Williams aye, Hudson aye. All recorded voting, motion approved.
Discussion and possible action re: Utility line installation agreement between Rural Water District #1 and Murray County District #1, cut/cross road to install meter. Install 1” casing for ¾” service line to meter. Doug Miller 2934 Creed Dr. Lakeside Estates No. 2 Lot 1, Block 19, Murray Co. 2 East. K. McKinley makes the motion to approve agreement, D. Hudson 2nd. McKinley aye, Williams aye, Hudson aye. All recorded voting, motion approved.
Discussion and possible action re: Utility line installation agreement between Rural Water District #1 and Murray County District #2, cut/cross road to install meter. Install 1” casing for ¾” service line to meter. William & Gloria Sanchez 8395 Roberson Rd. Roff, OK E ½ Ne ¼ Se ¼ of Section 24, Township 2N, Range 3E Murray.C.Williams makes the motion to approve agreement, D. Hudson 2nd. McKinley aye, Williams aye, Hudson aye. All recorded voting, motion approved.
Discussion and possible action re: Opening and accepting of 6 month bids.
MCC-B/M-11-25 for stabilization/milling. One bid was received from the following: Seal Masters/Pavers, Inc.
MCC-RO-12-25 for road oil. Four bids were received from the following: Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Vance Brothers Inc., Asphalt & Fuel Supply and Wright Asphalt Products Co.
MCC-RM-13-25 for road material. Six bids were received from the following: P & K Stone, NorthTexas Natural Select Materials, Hanson Aggregates, Vulcan, Dolese and Share Corporation.
MCC-RH-14-25 for rock hauling. Four bids were received from the following: C & C Contracting, KMB Trucking, and Brown Transportation and Chris Foster Trucking.
MCC-ASPH-15-25 for asphalt. Five bids were received from the following: Seal Masters/Pavers, Inc., Overland Materials & Manufacturing, Inc., Paving Materials of Southern Oklahoma LLC, Schiralli Material Manufacturing LLC, and Paving Materials, LLC.
MCC-OC-16-25 for oil and chip services. One bid was received from the following: Seal Masters/Pavers, Inc.
MCC-LA-17-25 for laying asphalt services. Two bids were received from the following: Seal Masters/Pavers, Inc., and Silver Star Construction Co. Inc.
MCC-RS-18-25 for roadside spraying services. One bid was received from the following: Shuterra, LLC.
MCC-S-19-25 for striping services. One bid was received from the following: Advanced Workzone Services.
D. Hudson makes the motion to accept all bids listed above, C. Williams 2nd. McKinley aye, Williams aye, Hudson aye. All recorded voting, motion approved.
Bid was received from Schiralli Construction Corp. for MCC-OC-16-25, MCCLA- 17-25 and MCC-B/M-11-25 in one envelope. Bid instructions specify bids must be received in sealed envelopes one to an envelope. D. Hudson makes the motion to reject this bid, C. Williams 2nd. McKinley aye, Williams aye, Hudson aye. All recorded voting, motion approved.
New Business: County Clerk Jill Hall received the Compilation Engagement Letter from Wilson, Dotson & Associates on Friday June 6, 2025 for the preparation of the financial statement of Murray County for year ending June 30, 2025 and the 2025-2026 Estimate of Needs. C. Williams makes the motion to approve, K. McKinley 2nd. McKinley aye, Williams aye, Hudson aye. All recorded voting, motion approved.
Discussion and possible action re: purchase orders, payroll, monthly appropriations, transfers, monthly blankets, resolutions, and monthly reports from county officers and county appointed boards.
Purchase Orders are approved and signed by the Board of County Commissioners.
Monthly Blankets are approved and signed by the Board of County Commissioners and are as follows: #3334 - Davison Fuels & Oil, $300.00, 0001-2-2700-1310 #3336 - Vulcan Materials, $5,000.00, 1102-6-4200-2005 Monthly Reports from the offices of the Assessor, County Clerk, Court Clerk, District Attorney, Election Board and Sheriff are approved and signed by the Board of County Commissioners.
C.Williams makes the motion to adjourn, D. Hudson 2nd. McKinley aye, Williams aye, Hudson aye. All recorded voting, meeting adjourned.
Approved this 16th day of June, 2025. Sincerely, Colt Williams,Chairman, Board of County Commissioners Attest: Jill Hall, County Clerk
Monday, June 16, 2025 Murray County Board of Commissioners
Meeting called to order Chairman, Colt Williams. Roll Call: Colt Williams, present, Kent McKinley, present, Darrell Hudson, present.
Minutes read, discussed, and approved for 6-9-25. D. Hudson makes the motion to approve minutes as read, C. Williams 2nd. McKinley aye, Williams aye, Hudson aye. All recorded voting, minutes approved.
Public Presentation: None Old Business: None County Business: Discussion and possible action re: Courthouse remodel. Discussion only, no action taken.
Discussion and possible action re: Bridge Project 33538(04), over West Sandy Creek. No discussion.
Discussion and possible action re: Bridge Project 33547(04), over Guy Sandy Creek. Claim form and invoice #223250-9 in the amount of $5,507.00 is received from Myers Engineering. C. Williams makes the motion to approve claim form and invoice, K. McKinley 2nd. McKinley aye, Williams aye, Hudson aye. All recorded voting, motion approved.
Discussion and possible action re: Contract between Murray County Treasurer’s Office and Quadient Lease USA Inc for FY 2026. Treasurer Kim Hale is present and explains that this is a renewal contract for her postage meter machine that is on state contract SW1008Q. K. McKinley makes the motion to approve contract, C.Williams 2nd. McKinley aye, Williams aye, Hudson aye. All recorded voting, motion approved.
Discussion and possible action re: Resolution authorizing Murray County Treasurer to move funds if needed and Murray County Commissioners requests the Murray County Treasurer to deposit all interest income earned upon these deposits in the County General Fund. K. McKinley makes the motion approve Resolution #6-16-25A, C. Williams 2nd. McKinley aye, Williams aye, Hudson aye. All recorded voting, motion approved.
Discussion and possible action re: Investment Policy for FY ’26 for Murray County Treasurer. C. Williams makes the motion to approve Investment Policy FY ’26, D. Hudson 2nd. McKinley aye, Williams aye, Hudson aye.All recorded voting, motion approved.
Discussion and possible action re: Resale Property Fund Financial Statement, for Murray County Treasurer’s Office. K. McKinley makes the motion to approve financial statement, D.Hudson 2nd.McKinley aye, Williams aye, Hudson aye. All recorded voting, motion approved.
Discussion and possible action re: Resolution for Travel Allowance for County Officers for FY ’25-’26.D.Hudson makes the motion to approve Resolution #6-16-25B, C. Williams 2nd. McKinley aye, Williams aye, Hudson aye. All recorded voting, motion approved.
Discussion and possible action re: CENA Grant Applications and Resolutions for Oak Grove & Dougherty Senior Citizens Centers for FY ’25-’26. D. Hudson makes the motion to approve Applications and Resolutions #6-16-25C and #6-16-25D, C.Willimas 2nd.McKinley aye, Williams aye, Hudson aye. All recorded voting, motions approved.
Discussion and possible action re: Juvenile detention contract between Murray County and Eastern Oklahoma Youth Services for services at Pittsburg County for FY ’25-’26. Contract is the same amount as last year. D. Hudson makes the motion to approve contract, C.Williams 2nd.McKinley aye, Williams aye, Hudson aye. All recorded voting, motion approved.
Discussion and possible action re: Oklahoma Cooperative Circuit Engineering Districts Board Solid Waste Request Form for District #1, #2 & #3. C. Williams makes the motion to approve request form for all three districts, D. Hudson 2nd. McKinley aye, Williams aye, Hudson aye. All recorded voting, motion approved.
Discussion and possible action re: CED #6 Fund Project Application for District #1, #2, & #3. District 1 application is for hot mix to go on Lawton Ave. District 2 application is for hot mix on Dolberg Rd. District 3 application is for hot mix on Knapp Rd. C. Williams makes the motion to approve applications for all three districts, K. McKinley 2nd. McKinley aye, Willimas aye, Hudson aye. All recorded voting, motion approved.
Discussion and possible action re: Unclaimed mineral interest from Oklahoma State Treasurer. Report was received by the Murray County Clerk on June 10, 2025. Notification only, no action taken.
Discussion and possible action re: Contract between Murray County Health Department and Digi Smartsense, LLC for FY ’25-’26. C.Williams makes the motion to approve contract, D. Hudson 2nd. McKinley aye, Williams aye, Hudson aye. All recorded voting, motion approved.
Discussion and possible action re: Contract between Murray County Health Department and Daisha Graves for FY ’25-’26. Contract is for janitorial services. C. Williams makes the motion to approve contract, D. Hudson 2nd. McKinley aye, Williams aye, Hudson aye. All recorded voting, motion approved.
Discussion and possible action re: Contract between Murray County Health Department and GreEnergy Resources, Inc. for FY ’25-’26. Contract is for quarterly generator maintenance. C. Williams makes the motion to approve contract, D. Hudson 2nd. McKinley aye, Williams aye, Hudson aye. All recorded voting, motion approved.
Discussion and possible action re: Contract between Murray County Health Department and King Heat & Air for FY ’25-’26.Contract is for quarterly HVAC maintenance. C. Williams makes the motion to approve contract, D. Hudson 2nd. McKinley aye, Williams aye, Hudson aye. All recorded voting, motion approved.
Discussion and possible action re: Contract between Murray County Health Department and Matthew McDonald for FY ’25-’26. Contract is for lawn maintenance services. C. Williams makes the motion to approve contract, D. Hudson 2nd. McKinley aye, Williams aye, Hudson aye. All recorded voting, motion approved.
Discussion and possible action re: Contract between Murray County Health Department and Pitney Bowes for FY ’25’26. Contract is for postage machine lease. C. Williams makes the motion to approve contract, D. Hudson 2nd. McKinley aye, Williams aye, Hudson aye. All recorded voting, motion approved.
Discussion and possible action re: Contract between Murray County Health Department and Stanley Systems for FY ’25-’26. Contract is for copy machine lease. C. Williams makes the motion to approve contract, D. Hudson 2nd. McKinley aye, Williams aye, Hudson aye. All recorded voting, motion approved.
Discussion and possible action re: Contract between Murray County Health Department and Bug Man LLC for FY ’25’26. Contract is for pest control services. C. Williams makes the motion to approve contract, D. Hudson 2nd. McKinley aye, Williams aye, Hudson aye. All recorded voting, motion approved.
Discussion and possible action re: Contract between Murray County Health Department and Wilson, Dotson & Associates for FY ’25-’26. Contract is for estimate of needs and budget preparation. C. Williams makes the motion to approve contract, D. Hudson 2nd. McKinley aye, Williams aye, Hudson aye. All recorded voting, motion approved.
Discussion and possible action re: Contract between Murray County Health Department and Arbuckle Memorial Hospital for FY ’25-’26. Contract is for chest x-ray services. C. Williams makes the motion to approve contract, D. Hudson 2nd. McKinley aye, Williams aye, Hudson aye. All recorded voting, motion approved.
Discussion and possible action re: Designating receiving agents and requisitioning agents for Murray County Health Department. C. Williams makes the motion to approve receiving agents, Michelle Hull and Jodie Raven and requisitioning agents Christian Munn and Rebecca Allen, K. McKinley 2nd. McKinley aye, Williams aye, Hudson aye. All recorded voting, motion approved.
Discussion and possible action re: Awarding 6-month bids.
MCC-B/M-11-25 for stabilization/milling. C.Williams makes the motion to award bid to Seal Masters Inc./Pavers Inc.as only bid for all three districts, D. Hudson 2nd. McKinley aye, Williams aye, Hudson aye. All recorded voting, motion approved.
MCC-RO-12-25 for road oil. C.Williams makes the motion to award bid to Ergon Asphalt as best bid based on location and availability for all three districts, D. Hudson 2nd. McKinley aye, Williams aye, Hudson aye. All recorded voting, motion approved.
MCC-RM-13-25 for road material. C. Williams makes the motion to award bid to Vulcan, P & K Stone, Dolese, North Texas Natural Select Materials, Heidelberg Materials US Inc.(Hanson) and Share Corporation based on location and availability for all three districts, D. Hudson 2nd. McKinley aye, Williams aye, Hudson aye. All recorded voting, motion approved.
MCC-RH-14-25 for rock hauling. C. Williams makes the motion to award bid to C & C Contracting and BrownTransportation based on location and availability for all three districts, D. Hudson 2nd. McKinley aye, Williams aye, Hudson aye. All recorded voting, motion approved.
MCC-ASPH-15-25 for asphalt. C. Williams makes the motion to award bid to Seal Masters/Pavers, Overland Corporation, Paving Materials of So. OK and Paving Materials LLC based on location and availability for all three districts, D. Hudson 2nd. McKinley aye, Williams aye, Hudson aye. All recorded voting, motion approved.
MCC-OC-16-25 for oil and chip services. C. Williams makes the motion to award bid to Seal Masters/Pavers, Inc. as only bid received for all three districts, D. Hudson 2nd. McKinley aye, Williams aye, Hudson aye. All recorded voting, motion approved.
MCC-LA-17-25 for laying asphalt services. C. Williams makes the motion to award bid to Seal Masters/Pavers, Inc. as lowest bid for all three districts, D. Hudson 2nd. McKinley aye, Williams aye, Hudson aye. All recorded voting, motion approved.
MCC-RS-18-25 for roadside spraying services. C. Williams makes the motion to award bid to Shuterra, LLC as only bid received for all three districts, D. Hudson 2nd. McKinley aye, Williams aye, Hudson aye. All recorded voting, motion approved.
MCC-S-19-25 for striping services. C. Williams makes the motion to award bid to Advanced Workzone Services, LLC as only bid received for all three districts, D. Hudson 2nd. McKinley aye, Williams aye, Hudson aye. All recorded voting, motion approved.
New Business: None Discussion and possible action re: purchase orders, payroll, monthly appropriations, transfers, monthly blankets, resolutions, and monthly reports from county officers and county appointed boards.
Purchase Orders are approved and signed by the Board of County Commissioners.
Monthly Blankets are approved and signed by the Board of County Commissioners and are as follows: #3387 Dolese $5,000.00 1102- 96- 42002005 Monthly Report for the office of the Court Clerk was approved and signed by the Board of County Commissioners.
C.Williams makes the motion to adjourn, D. Hudson 2nd. McKinley aye, Williams aye, Hudson aye. All recorded voting, meeting adjourned.
Approved this 23rd day of June, 2025. Sincerely, Colt Williams,Chairman, Board of County Commissioners Attest: Jill Hall, County Clerk
Monday, June 23, 2025 Murray County Board of Commissioners
Meeting called to order Chairman, Colt Williams. Roll Call: Colt Williams, present, Kent McKinley, absent, Darrell Hudson, present.
Minutes read, discussed, and approved for 6-16-25. D. Hudson makes the motion to approve minutes as read, C. Williams 2nd. McKinley absent, Williams aye, Hudson aye. All recorded voting, minutes approved.
Public Presentation: Court Clerk, Jodi Jennings, mentions her office being closed for Court Clerk School on July 17th and half a day on July 18th.
Old Business: None County Business: Discussion and possible action re: Courthouse remodel. Jury chair quote is received from OCI in the amount of $601.00 per chair. Court Clerk Jodi Jennings mentions needing 13 chairs. D. Hudson makes the motion to approve moving forward with the quote and purchase of the custom heritage chairs, C. Williams 2nd. McKinley absent, Williams aye, Hudson aye. All recorded voting, motion approved.
Discussion and possible action re: Bridge Project 33538(04), over West Sandy Creek. No discussion.
Discussion and possible action re: Bridge Project 33547(04), over Guy Sandy Creek. No discussion.
Discussion and possible action re: County Officers Annual Report Estimated Income and Needs with County Officers, Sales Tax Budget and General Revenue for FY ’25-’26. Emergency Manager, Assessor, Treasurer, Court Clerk, Sheriff, Election Board Secretary, County Clerk, representative of OSU Extension Office, and Commissioners go over and discuss the needs of their offices for the new fiscal year with both the Excise Board and Board of County Commissioners. Discussion only, no action taken.
Discussion and possible action re:Commissioners making recommendation to the Excise Board for Annual Report Estimated Income and Needs and beginning budget to begin FY ’25-’26. D. Hudson makes the motion to recommend to the Excise Board to approve Annual Report Estimated Income and Needs and beginning budget figures for FY ’25-’26, C. Williams 2nd. McKinley absent, Williams aye, Hudson aye. All recorded voting, motion approved.
Discussion and possible action re: 2025-2026 Murray County Officer Salaries & Resolution. After discussion, D. Hudson makes the motion to approve the Calculation of Annual County Officer Salary and Resolution #6-23-25A setting the annual salary of elected officials for year 2025 at $58,533.05, C. Williams 2nd. McKinley absent, Williams aye, Hudson aye.All recorded voting, motion approved.
Discussion and possible action re: Presentation from PEC to be added to Murray County Hazard Mitigation Plan.Clay Anderson, Engineer for PEC, is present. He introduces himself to the Board and explains that in order for them to apply for a hazard mitigation grant project through Oklahoma Emergency under DR4776 -Spring 2024 Tornado Damage, they have to be a part of Murray County’s Hazard Mitigation Plan. He stated that the grant would help improve power lines south of Sulphur Headed to a neighboring substation, which would increase reliability during storms and improve restoration times if lines do go down. After discussion, D. Hudson makes the motion to approve adding PEC to Murray County’s Hazard Mitigation Plan, C. Williams 2nd. McKinley absent, Williams aye, Hudson aye. All recorded voting, motion approved.
Discussion and possible action re: Agreement between Murray County and Alcohol & Drug Testing Inc for FY ’25-’26. D. Hudson makes the motion to approve agreement, C. Williams 2nd. McKinley absent, Williams aye, Hudson aye.All recorded voting, motion approved.
Discussion and possible action re: Resolution and Renewal Quote for ACCO-SIF workman’s compensation for FY ’25-’26. D. Hudson makes the motion to approve Resolution #6-23-25B with payment Option- 1, C. Williams 2nd. McKinley absent, Williams aye, Hudson aye. All recorded voting, motion approved.
Discussion and possible action to approve CD Brown Construction contractor’s pay application #2 in the amount of $180,731.27 for the Murray County RWD #1 19512 CDBG 24 water system improvements project. D. Hudson makes the motion to approve Pay Application No.2, C.Williams 2nd.McKinley absent, Williams aye, Hudson aye. All recorded voting, motion approved.
Discussion and possible action re: Juvenile detention contract between Murray County and Community Works, LLC for services at Pottawatomie County Juvenile Detention Center (Carter Hall). D. Hudson makes the motion to approve contract, C. Williams 2nd. McKinley absent, Williams aye, Hudson aye. All recorded voting, motion approved.
Discussion and possible action re: Juvenile detention contract between Murray County and Community Works, LLC for services at Cleveland County Juvenile Detention Center (Couch Cwenter).D.Hudson makes the motion to approve contract, C. Williams 2nd. McKinley absent, Williams aye, Hudson aye. All recorded voting, motion approved.
Discussion and possible action re: REAP Grant application & Resolution for Murray County Sheriff’s Department. D. Hudson makes the motion to approve application and Resolutions #6-23-25D and #6-23-25E, C. Williams 2nd. McKinley absent, Williams aye, Hudson aye. All recorded voting, motion approved.
New Business:Resolution and Renewal Quote for ACCO-SIG Property/Liability for FY ’25-’26 was received on Friday June 20th. D. Hudson makes the motion to approve Resolution #6-23-25C with payment Option- 1, C.Williams 2nd.McKinley absent, Williams aye, Hudson aye. All recorded voting, motion approved.
Discussion and possible action re: purchase orders, payroll, monthly appropriations, transfers, monthly blankets, resolutions, and monthly reports from county officers and county appointed boards.
Purchase Orders are approved and signed by the Board of County Commissioners.
Payroll is approved and signed by the Board of County Commissioners.
Transfers were approved and signed by the Board of County Commissioners and are as follows: $29,065.31 from: 1102-6-4100-2005 Dist.1 M&O to:1102-6-0810-1110 Dist.1 PS $20,034.64 from: 1102-6-4200-2005 Dist.2 M&O to:1102-6-0820-1110 Dist.2 PS $16,064.68 from: 1102-6-4300-2005 Dist.3 M&O to:1102-6-0830-1110 Dist.3 PS $1,558.22 from: 0001-1-2000-2005 Gen.Govt.M&O to:0001-1-2300-1222 Gen. Govt. Health Insurance.
C.Williams makes the motion to adjourn, D. Hudson 2nd. McKinley absent, Williams aye, Hudson aye. All recorded voting, meeting adjourned.
Approved this 30th day of June, 2025. Sincerely, Colt Williams,Chairman, Board of County Commissioners Attest: Jill Hall, County Clerk Monday, June 30, 2025 Murray County Board of Commissioners
Meeting called to order Chairman, Colt Williams. Roll Call: Colt Williams, present, Kent McKinley, present, Darrell Hudson, present.
Minutes read, discussed, and approved for 6-23-25. D. Hudson makes the motion to approve minutes as read, C. Williams 2nd. McKinley abstain, Williams aye, Hudson aye. All recorded voting, minutes approved.
Public Presentation: Court Clerk Jodi Jennings and Associate District Judge Mark Melton mention the need to start looking for a place to hold jury trials at.
Old Business: None County Business: Discussion and possible action re: Courthouse remodel. Associate District Judge Mark Melton and Court Clerk Jodi Jennings discuss their concerns with the taller back jury chairs. They feel like it is going to be hard for the jurors to see the witnesses in the taller back chairs. Mark Melton asks the Board to be advised of anything that will be going into the Courtroom. Commissioners discuss getting quotes on the shorter back chairs. Discussion only, no action taken.
Discussion and possible action re: Bridge Project 33538(04), over West Sandy Creek. No discussion.
Discussion and possible action re: Bridge Project 33547(04), over Guy Sandy Creek. No discussion.
Discussion and possible action re: Requisitioning and Receiving Agents for FY ’25-’26. D. Hudson makes the motion to approve list of Requisitioning and Receiving Agents for FY ’25-’26 and adding Ben Flowers as receiving agent to the Sheriff’s Department, K. McKinley 2nd. McKinley aye, Williams aye, Hudson aye. All recorded voting, motion approved.
Discussion and possible action re:Dates for county surplus auction. District 3 Commissioner Darrell Hudson mentions email that was sent to elected officials regarding assets that are ready to be declared surplus and auctioned off with Purple Wave Auction. Commissioners discuss the dates for this auction and advise other elected officials of the dates. Discussion only, no action taken.
Discussion and possible action re: Juvenile detention contract between Murray County and Creek County Sheriff’s Office for FY ’25-’26.K.McKinley makes the motion to approve contract, C.Williams 2nd.McKinley aye, Williams aye, Hudson aye. All recorded voting, motion approved.
Discussion and possible action re: Amendment of FY ’25-’26 juvenile detention contract between Murray County and Craig County Detention Center.D.Hudson makes the motion to approve contract, C. Williams 2nd. McKinley aye, Williams aye, Hudson aye. All recorded voting, motion approved.
Discussion and possible action re: Case No. CJ-2020-24. C. Williams makes the motion to forward document to the A.D.A for review, K. McKinley 2nd. McKinley aye, Williams aye, Hudson aye. All recorded voting, motion approved.
New Business: Letter from the U.S. Department of the Interior is received regarding Payments in Lieu of Taxes program which compensates eligible local jurisdictions for Federal lands administered by agencies within the Department since local governments cannot tax Federal lands, annual PILT payments help to defray the costs associated with maintaining important community services. For the year 2025 the PILT payment received was in the amount of $33,020. Notification only, no action taken.
Discussion and possible action re: purchase orders, payroll, monthly appropriations, transfers, monthly blankets, resolutions, and monthly reports from county officers and county appointed boards.
Purchase Orders are approved and signed by the Board of County Commissioners.
C.Williams makes the motion to adjourn, K.McKinley 2nd.McKinley aye,Williams aye, Hudson aye. All recorded voting, meeting adjourned.
Approved this 7th day of July, 2025. Sincerely, Colt Williams,Chairman, Board of County Commissioners Attest: Jill Hall, County Clerk
Murray County Board of Commissioners Excise Board Meeting 8:30 a.m.
Monday, June 23, 2025
Meeting called to order by M. Peters. Roll Call: Mary Ann Peters, present, Janis Warren, present, C. Bates, present.
Minutes from June 2, 2025, are read. M. Peters makes the motion to approve, J. Warren 2nds. Peters, aye, Warren, aye, Bates, aye. All recorded voting, minutes approved.
Discussion and possible action re: County Officers Annual Reports with County Officials for FY 2025-2026. All elected officials, Emergency Manager Brian McDaniel, Election Board Secretary Rhonda Summers and Debbie Sharp from OSU are present and go over Estimate of Needs for the FY25-26 with the Excise Board and Board of County Commissioners Discussion and possible action re: Beginning Budget to begin new FY 20252026. C. Bates makes the motion to accept Board of Commissioners recommendation and approve figures for Beginning Budget for July 1, 2025, J. Warren 2nds. Warren, aye, Bates, aye, Peters, aye. All recorded voting, motion approved.
M. Peters makes the motion to adjourn, J. Warren 2nds. Peters, aye, Warren, aye, Bates, aye. All recorded voting, meeting adjourned.
Approved this 23rd day of June, 2025. Chairman, Excise Board Attest :County Clerk
Murray County Board of Commissioners Erroneous Assessment Board Meeting Monday, June 2, 2025 8:45 AM
Colt Williams calls meeting to order. Roll Call: Colt Williams, present, Assessor Bradley Vandagriff, present, Mary Ann Peters, present.
Minutes from February 3, 2025, were read and discussed. B. Vandagriff makes the motion to approve minutes, C. Williams 2nd. Williams, aye, Vandagriff, aye, Peters, aye. All recorded voting, minutes approved.
Review of Erroneous Assessments are as follows: #2024-186 – Jones, Freddie and Marissa – Real - Sulphur – Property was veteran exempt and wasn’t corrected with Treasurer.
C.Williams makes the motion to approve Erroneous Assessment #2024-186, M. Peters 2nd. Williams, aye, Vandagriff, aye, Peters, aye. All recorded voting, motion approved.
C.Williams makes the motion to adjourn meeting, B. Vandagriff 2nds. Williams, aye, Vandagriff, aye, Peters, aye. All recorded voting, meeting adjourned.
Approved this 2nd day of June, 2025. Chairman, Erroneous Assessment Board Murray County Clerk
Murray County Board of Commissioners Excise Board Meeting 8:30 a.m.
Monday, June 2, 2025
Meeting called to order by M. Peters. Roll Call: Mary Ann Peters, present, Janis Warren, present, C. Bates, present.
Minutes from May 5, 2025, are read. C. Bates makes the motion to approve, M. Peters 2nds. Peters, aye, Warren, aye, Bates, aye. All recorded voting, minutes approved.
Appropriations are signed by the Excise Board.
M. Peters makes the motion to adjourn, J. Warren 2nds. Peters, aye, Warren, aye, Bates, aye. All recorded voting, meeting adjourned.
Approved this 2ndday of June, 2025. Chairman, Excise Board Attest: County Clerk
