Legal postings for April 23, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE DISTRICT COURT
OF OKFUSKEE COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
DEERE & COMPANY,
Plaintiff,
V.
RR TEXAS CATTLE CO. L.L.C., and BRANDON W. RUSSELL,
Defendants.
Case No. CJ-2025-0048
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
SS:
COUNTY OF PONTOTOC
TO: Defendant RR Texas Cattle Co L.L.C.
TO: Defendant RR Texas Cattle Co L.L.C.
TAKE NOTICE that you have been sued by Plaintiff, Deere & Company, in the District Court of Okfuskee County, State of Oklahoma, Case No. CJ-2025-0048, and you must answer the Petition of said Plaintiff on file in said cause on or before May 15, 2026, or the allegations of said Petition will be taken as true, and judgment will be rendered against you personally and will foreclose your interest in the collateral described below (the “Collateral”), and award the Plaintiff a first secured lien upon the following-described Collateral, to-wit:
John Deere XUV835R Gator HVAC U&P
(Product No. 11M0835RAJKM020542)
in the amount of $30,649.51 in principal; $306.02 in interest with interest accruing at the contract rate; late charges of $83.45; miscellaneous fees of $438.03; and all additional advances paid by Plaintiff, if any, under the contract; all expenses necessary to protect the Collateral and realize upon the security interest, and all costs of this action, and foreclosing said security interest and ordering the Collateral sold and the sale proceeds be applied to Plaintiff’s judgment, that Plaintiff have a deficiency judgment against Defendant RR Texas Cattle Co. L.L.C., if any amount remains due and owing on Plaintiff’s judgment, and awarding Plaintiff possession of the Collateral, all of which you will take due notice.
WITNESS MY HAND AND OFFICIAL SEAL this 30th day of March, 2026.
OKFUSKEE COUNTY COURT CLERK
(SEAL)
By: /s/__________________
Deputy
APPROVED:
PHILLIPS MURRAH P.C.
/s/ Clayton D Ketter
Clayton D. Ketter, OBA #30611
424 NW 10th Street, Suite 300
Oklahoma City, OK 73103
Telephone: ( 405) 235- 4100
Telefax: (405) 235-4133
cdketter@phillipsmurrah.com
ATTORNEYS FOR THE PLAINTIFF
Thursday, April 16, 23, and 30, 2026
Okemah News Leader
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE DISTRICT COURT
OF OKFUSKEE COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LESTER DALE BUCKTROT, 4/4 CREEK NE, deceased.
CASE NO. PB-25-34
NOTICE OF HEARING
FINAL ACCOUNT,
PETITION FOR
DETERMINATION OF
HEIRS, DISTRIBUTION
AND DISCHARGE
Notice is hereby given that Brittany Bucktrot, Personal Representative of the Estate of Lester Dale Bucktrot, 4/4 Creek NE, deceased, having filed in this Court her final account of the administration of said estate and Petition for order allowing same, determination of heirs, distribution and for final discharge of said Personal Representative, the hearing of the same has been set by the Court for the 12th day of May, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., at the courtroom of the Associate District Judge, in the Courthouse at Okemah, in the County and State aforesaid, and all persons interested in said Estates are notified then and there to appear and show cause, if any they have, why the said accounts should not be settled and allowed, the heirs of said Estate of Lester Dale Bucktrot, 4/4 Creek NE, deceased, determined, said estate distributed, and the Personal Representative discharged.
DATED THIS 2nd day of April, 2026.
/S/ Maxey P. Reilly
THE HONORABLE MAXEY P. REILLY
ASSOCIATE DISTRICT JUDGE
PREPARED BY:
/S/ Michael D. Parks
Michael D. Parks, OBA #6904
10 E. Washington, Suite 102
P.O. Box 3220
McAlester, OK 74502
(918) 426-1818;
(918) 426-1836 FAX
[email protected]
ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL
REPRESENTATIVE, BRITTANY BUCKTROT
Thursday, April 16 and 23, 2026
Okemah News Leader
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE
CJ-2025-71
Notice is given that on the 13 day of May, 2026, at 10: A.M., in the Lobby of the County Courthouse, in the City of Okemah, Okfuskee County, Oklahoma, the Sheriff will offer for sale and sell, with appraisement, at public auction, to the highest and best bidder, all that certain real estate in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma,:
The North Half of the North Half of the East Half of the East Half of the Northeast Quarter (N/2 N/2 E/2 E/2 NE/4), AND the North Half of the South Half of the North Half of the East Half of the East Half of the Northeast Quarter (N/2 S/2 N/2 E/2 E/2 NE/4) Section Fifteen (15), Township Twelve (12) North, Range Ten (10) East, of the Indian Base and Meridian, Okfuskee County, State of Oklahoma.
subject to unpaid taxes, and all amounts set forth in the judgment granted herein, said property having been duly appraised at $230,000.00. Sale will be made pursuant to a Special Execution and Order of Sale issued in accordance with judgment entered in the District Court of Okfuskee County, Oklahoma, in Case No. CJ-2025-71, titled Capital One, N.A. vs Brien D Dodson and Michelle D Dodson, being all of the Defendants and persons holding or claiming any interest in lien in the subject property.
Okfuskee County Sheriff
Okfuskee County, Oklahoma
By: /s/ Logan Manshack
DEPUTY
Don Timberlake – # 9021
Kim S. Jenkins – # 32809
Gina D. Knight – # 12996
Chynna Scruggs – # 32663
BAER & TIMBERLAKE, P.C.
5901 N. Western, Suite 300
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
Telephone: ( 405) 842-7722
Email: [email protected]
Thursday, April 16 and 23, 2026
Okemah News Leader
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE DISTRICT COURT
OF OKFUSKEE COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
GREAT PLAINS NATIONAL BANK, a national banking association,
Plaintiff,
v.
CM HEAVY MACHINERY, LLC and CLINT MICHAEL MEADORS,
Defendants,
AND
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, OKLAHOMA TAX COMMISSION, OKFUSKEE COUNTY, OKLAHOMA, by and through THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF OKFUSKEE COUNTY and THE OKFUSKEE COUNTY TREASURER,
Additional
Defendants.
Case No. CJ-2024-34
NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE
(PROPERTY NO. 2)
NOTICE is given that on 20th Day of May, 2026, at 10 A.M., at the Okfuskee County Courthouse, 209 N. 3rd Street, Okemah, Oklahoma, 74859, the undersigned Sheriff of Okfuskee County, Oklahoma, will offer for sale and sell at public auction, for cash to the highest and best bidder, all that certain property located in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma, which is more particularly described on Exhibit “A” hereto (the “Property”).
The sale will be made pursuant to a Special Execution and Order of Sale With Appraisement issued upon judgment entered in the District Court of Okfuskee County, Oklahoma, in Case No. CJ-2024-34, wherein Great Plains National Bank (“GPNB”) is plaintiff and CM Heavy Machinery, LLC, is defendant, to satisfy judgment entered on February 5, 2026, in favor of GPNB as detailed in the in the Journal Entry of Judgment Against Defendant CM Heavy Machinery, LLC, attached hereto as Exhibit “B” (the “Judgment”). The sale will be in accordance with the Judgment and subject to the unpaid real estate taxes and special assessments due and owing on the Property.
The value of the Property as previously determined by appraisers appointed by the undersigned Sheriff is $70,000.00.
Without limiting the foregoing, the persons or other entities, together with such persons’ or other entities’ unknown successors, having an interest in the Property whose interests are sought to be extinguished, including those whose actual address is unknown, being hereby notified are: CM Heavy Machinery, LLC; Clint Michael Meadors; Internal Revenue Service; Okfuskee County, Oklahoma, by and through the Canadian County Treasurer.
WITNESS my hand this 10 day of April 2026.
LOGAN MANSHACK,
SHERIFF OF OKFUSKEE COUNTY, OKLAHOMA
By /s/ Logan Manshack
Deputy
APPROVED:
/s/ Alexandra Crawley
Daniel V. Carsey, OBA No. 21490
Alexandra A. Crawley, OBA No. 34634
HALL, ESTILL, HARDWICK, GABLE, GOLDEN & NELSON, P.C.
100 North Broadway, Suite 2900
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
(405) 553-2313 (o)
(405) 553-2855 (f)
[email protected]
[email protected]
ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF
EXHIBIT “A”
EXHIBIT A
PROPERTY NO. 2
The land affected by this foreclosure action is located in Okfuskee County, State of Oklahoma, and is described as follows:
COMMENCING AT THE SE/C SE SW; THENCE S89DEG48’43”W 745’ TO THE POB; THENCE N00DEG21’00”W 100’; THENCE N45DEG51’27”E 180.09’; THENCE N00DEG21’00”W 944.97’; THENCE N59DEG16’00”W 291.91’; THENCE S89DEG48’45”W 455.56’; THENCE S00DEG20’40”E 1319.98’; THENCE N89DEG48’43”E 575.69’ TO THE POB & THAT PART OF THE SW SW LYING SOUTH OF THE NORTH CANADIAN RIVER & NW SW SOUTH OF THE RIVER, LESS AND EXCEPT A 10 ACRE TRACT 24-10-9 BEARDEN TWP 1969 MELODY 12X50 VIN #8958 OTC #601899054002 (STG VALUE) 19.24 Acres
together with all the improvements now or hereafter erected on the property, and all easements, appurtenances, and fixtures now or hereafter a part of the property.
EXHIBIT “B”
(Omitted for Publication)
Thursday, April 16 and 23, 2026
Okemah News Leader
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE DISTRICT COURT
OF OKFUSKEE COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
GREAT PLAINS NATIONAL BANK, a national banking association,
Plaintiff,
v.
CM HEAVY MACHINERY, LLC and CLINT MICHAEL MEADORS,
Defendants,
AND
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, OKLAHOMA TAX COMMISSION, OKFUSKEE COUNTY, OKLAHOMA, by and through THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF OKFUSKEE COUNTY and THE OKFUSKEE COUNTY TREASURER,
Additional
Defendants.
Case No. CJ-2024-34
NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE
(PROPERTY NO. 1)
NOTICE is given that on 20th Day of May, 2026, at 10 A.M., at the Okfuskee County Courthouse, 209 N. 3rd Street, Okemah, Oklahoma, 74859, the undersigned Sheriff of Okfuskee County, Oklahoma, will offer for sale and sell at public auction, for cash to the highest and best bidder, all that certain property located in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma, which is more particularly described on Exhibit “A” hereto (the “Property”).
The sale will be made pursuant to a Special Execution and Order of Sale With Appraisement issued upon judgment entered in the District Court of Okfuskee County, Oklahoma, in Case No. CJ-2024-34, wherein Great Plains National Bank (“GPNB”) is plaintiff and CM Heavy Machinery, LLC, is defendant, to satisfy judgment entered on February 5, 2026, in favor of GPNB as detailed in the in the Journal Entry of Judgment Against Defendant CM Heavy Machinery, LLC, attached hereto as Exhibit “B” (the “Judgment”). The sale will be in accordance with the Judgment and subject to the unpaid real estate taxes and special assessments due and owing on the Property.
The value of the Property as previously determined by appraisers appointed by the undersigned Sheriff is $275,000.00.
Without limiting the foregoing, the persons or other entities, together with such persons’ or other entities’ unknown successors, having an interest in the Property whose interests are sought to be extinguished, including those whose actual address is unknown, being hereby notified are: CM Heavy Machinery, LLC; Clint Michael Meadors; Internal Revenue Service; Okfuskee County, Oklahoma, by and through the Canadian County Treasurer.
WITNESS my hand this 10 day of April 2026.
LOGAN MANSHACK,
SHERIFF OF OKFUSKEE COUNTY, OKLAHOMA
By /s/ Logan Manshack
Deputy
APPROVED:
/s/ Alexandra Crawley
Daniel V. Carsey, OBA No. 21490
Alexandra A. Crawley, OBA No. 34634
HALL, ESTILL, HARDWICK, GABLE, GOLDEN & NELSON, P.C.
100 North Broadway, Suite 2900
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
(405) 553-2313 (o)
(405) 553-2855 (f)
[email protected]
[email protected]
ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF
EXHIBIT “A”
EXHIBIT A
PROPERTY NO. 1
The land affected by this foreclosure action is located in Okfuskee County, State of Oklahoma, and is described as follows:
THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER {SE/4 NE/4) OF SECTION TWENTY-FIVE (25), TOWNSHIP ELEVEN (11) NORTH, RANGE NINE (9) EAST OF THE INDIAN MERIDIAN, OKFUSKEE COUNTY, STATE OF OKLAHOMA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (SE/4 NE/4); THENCE ON A GRID BEARING OF N00 DEGREES 59’49”E ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (SE/4 NE/4) A DISTANCE OF 25.00 FEET; THENCE S89 DEGREES 20’31“W ON A LINE PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (SE/4 NE/4) A DISTANCE OF 50.00 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF PRESENT STATE HIGHWAY NO. 27 AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING S89 DEGREES 20’31“W A DISTANCE OF 330.51 FEET; THENCE N00 DEGREES 49’06”E A DISTANCE OF 681.44 FEET; THENCE N89 DEGREES 20’31”E A DISTANCE OF 308.92 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF PRESENT STATE HIGHWAY NO. 27; THENCE S00 DEGREES 59’49”E ALONG SAID WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE A DISTANCE OF 681.25 FEET TO THE POINT OF THE BEGINNING, CONTAINING 5.00 ACRES. AND
together with all the improvements now or hereafter erected on the property, and all easements, appurtenances, and fixtures now or hereafter a part of the property.
EXHIBIT “B”
(Omitted for Publication)
Thursday, April 16 and 23, 2026
Okemah News Leader
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE DISTRICT COURT WITHIN AND FOR
OKFUSKEE COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
In the Matter of the Estate of
RONNIE DEWAIN KILLIAN, Deceased.
Case No. PB-2022-32
NOTICE OF HEARING
FINAL ACCOUNT; PETITION FOR ORDER ALLOWING FINAL ACCOUNT; DETERMINATION OF HEIRS, DEVISEES AND LEGATEES; DETERMINATION OF PRETERMITTED HEIRS; DISTRIBUTION OF ESTATE AND FINAL DISCHARGE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that WILLARD WHITE, Personal Representative of the Estate of RONNIE DEWAIN KILLIAN, Deceased, having filed in this Court his Final Account of the Administration of said Estate and his Petition for Order Allowing Final Account; Determination of Heirs, Devisees and Legatees; Determination of Pretermitted Heirs; Distribution of Estate and Final Discharge, the hearing of the same, which will include a hearing upon various matters requested therein to be taken into consideration by the Court, has been fixed by the Judge of said Court for the 19th day of May, 2026, at 9:30 o’clock a.m., in the Courtroom of the undersigned Judge, Okfuskee County Courthouse, Okemah, Oklahoma, and all persons interested in said Estate are notified then and there to appear and show cause, if any they have, why said Report should not be settled and allowed, the Petition of the Personal Represented should not be granted, and said Estate distributed.
DATED this 13th day of April, 2026.
MAXEY P. REILLY
Associate Judge of the District Court
BRUCE A. COKER AND ASSOCIATES
BRUCE A. COKER, OBA #13574
318 W. Broadway P.O. Box 389
Okemah, OK 74859
(918) 623-4242;
Fax (918) 623-0510
Thursday, April 16 and 23, 2026
Okemah News Leader
LEGAL NOTICE
SOLICITATION TO BID
Date: April 15, 2026
Project: Weleetka Public Schools Epoxy Flooring Project
Sealed proposals will be received by Weleetka Public Schools at 302 East 6th Street, Weleetka, OK, 74880, until 2:00 p.m., on May 5, 2026 for removal and disposal of tile flooring, installation of epoxy flooring, furnishing all labor and materials needed, in the Junior High/High School Building and the Big Gym Lobby. All companies bidding must be bonded, provide a Certificate of Insurance, and a Felony Compliance Affidavit.
Bids received more than ninety-six (96) hours, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays before time set for opening bids, as well as bids received after time set for opening bids, will not be considered and will be returned unopened.
The bids will be opened publicly at the local school board meeting on May 5, 2026.
Bidders must visit site for measurements and specifications of project. Please contact Chris Carter, Superintendent of Schools, at 405-786-2203, ext. 102, or [email protected] to schedule an appointment.
A cashier’s check, certified check, or surety bond in amount of five percent (5%) of the bid shall accompany the sealed proposal of each bidder for all bids over $100,000, or as otherwise applicable by State Law. Checks or surety bonds will be returned to unsuccessful bidders. No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of forty-five (45) days after bid opening date. Weleetka Public Schools reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any informalities.
Thursday, April 23 and 30, 2026
Okemah News Leader
LEGAL NOTICE
The Board of County Commissioners met in special session in the office of the Board of County Commissioners on April 16, 2026 with the following members present: James Yandell, Chairman; Randy Stubblefield, Vice-Chairman; Mike Yocham, Member; Teresa Harelson, County Clerk.
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman Yandell with the flag salute.
Roll call was taken and a quorum declared.
The Board reviewed an email sent from Sheriff Logan Manshack requesting $81,196.83 to cover 6 jailers’ payroll for May and June to get through this rough patch. He stated Hughes County inmates would be returning at the end of the month and Creek Nation has visited the jail but has not said they were returning yet. He is also exploring a federal contract. Chairman Yandell made it clear that the Board wanted to ensure employees would be paid. Fund Appropriation ledgers and Miscellaneous Receipts by fund for Apportionment from 07/01/2025 through 04/14/2026 were reviewed. Sheriff Manshack was not present for questions from the BOCC. Motion was made by Mike Yocham and seconded by Randy Stubblefield to table moving funds and put it on the next BOCC agenda. Motion carried. Votes: Stubblefield-Aye; Yocham-Aye; Yandell-Aye.
The Board reviewed the number of jailers and requested more information before determining the amount of money to be approved for payroll. Motion was made by Randy Stubblefield and seconded by Mike Yocham to table it and put it on the next BOCC agenda. Motion carried. Votes: Yocham-Aye; Stubblefield-Aye; Yandell-Aye.
Motion was made by Mike Yocham and seconded by Randy Stubblefield to adjourn at 9:53 a.m. Motion carried. Votes: Stubblefield-Aye; Yocham-Aye; Yandell-Aye.
Board of County Commissioners
Okfuskee County
Attest:
Teresa Harelson,
County Clerk
James Yandell,
Chairman
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Okemah News Leader
LEGAL NOTICE
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session in the office of the Board of County Commissioners on April 13, 2026, with the following members present: James Yandell, Chairman; Randy Stubblefield, Vice-Chairman; Mike Yocham, Member; Teresa Harelson, County Clerk.
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman Yandell with the flag salute.
Roll call was taken and a quorum declared.
The Board reviewed the minutes from the prior meeting. Motion was made by Randy Stubblefield and seconded by Mike Yocham to approve the minutes of April 6, 2026. Motion carried. Votes: Stubblefield-Aye; Yocham-Aye; Yandell-Aye.
Safety/Emergency Management Director George Jones advised the Board he helped with the missing person search, and they were found safe. He is researching the expense of the existing generator servicing the entire courthouse or a portable one and he is scheduled to meet with the warden of JLCC to discuss emergency operations. General discussion with no action taken.
Sheriff Manshack was absent.
The Board was visited by Steve Lineham from Kirkham Michael Consulting Engineers with a thorough explanation of his services offering county road agreements for alternative energy companies. General discussion with no action taken.
Lauren Cope from BancFirst Insurance was unable to attend the meeting and requested by email to be rescheduled for the next BOCC meeting.
The Board reviewed the Officers’ Monthly Reports for March 2026. Motion was made by Randy Stubblefield and seconded by Mike Yocham to approve the Monthly Reports as follows: Crt Clerk $255,576.78 $0; Election Bd $5,989.01; Treasurer $4,934.51. Motion carried. Votes: Yocham-Aye; Stubblefield-Aye; Yandell-Aye.
The Board reviewed the Request for Approval of Allocation of Motor Vehicle Tax in the amount of $3,386.09 as follows: Highway – Forfeiture for Bearden $79.70; Boley $635.84; Castle $99.04; Clearview $19.34; IXL $35.16; Okemah $1,796.78; Paden $247.89; Weleetka $472.34. Motion was made by Mike Yocham and seconded by Randy Stubblefield to approve the Request. Motion carried. Votes: Stubblefield-Aye; Yocham-Aye; Yandell-Aye.
The Board reviewed the Request for Allocation of Alcoholic Beverage Tax in the amount of $9,326.88 as follows: Bearden $217.32; Boley $1,756.23 Castle $272.05; Clearview $66.00; IXL $94.97; Okemah $4,948.37; Paden $674.48; Weleetka $1297.46. Motion was made by Randy Stubblefield and seconded by Mike Yocham to approve the Request. Motion carried. Votes: Stubblefield-Aye; Yocham-Aye; Yandell-Aye.
The Board reviewed the Cash Fund Estimates of Needs and Request for Appropriations totaling $480,479.97. Motion was made by Randy Stubblefield and seconded by Mike Yocham to approve the Requests as follows: Highway $198,736.19; CBRI $33,165.54; E-911 $20,047.97 Assr. Revolving $168.02; Lien Fee $1,106.86; Pres. Fee $2,440.39; Jail $11,871.93; Crt P/R $3,500.00; EM Enhance $63.36; Fair Barn $40.15; Resale $19,981.43; Commissary $7,281.87; Service Fee $5,889.49; Mtg. Tax $474.92; Donation-Sher $1,012.24: Opioid $495.74; Use Tax $20,665.01; CH Maint $5,537.22; Ext. $10,424.18; Free Fair $3,716.04; Gen. Gov’t $49,312.51; Hwy ST $11,156.30; Just. Auth. $48,597.90; Rural Fire $2,776.64; Senior Citizens $2,693.91; P3 $213.43; Drug Court $4,257.10; Anna McBride Act $10,206.03; Ct. Clk. Pres $716.02; Misc Drug Court $3,786.53; Excess Resale $145.05. Motion carried. Votes: Stubblefield-Aye; Yocham-Aye; Yandell-Aye.
The Board reviewed the Memorandum for executing a land swap via Quit Claim Deed between Okfuskee County and Jackie Raye Dye and Donny Lee Dye for property located in SE/4 Section 13 of T10N, R10E. Motion was made by Randy Stubblefield and seconded by Mike Yocham to approve the Memorandum. Motion carried. Votes: Yocham-Aye; Stubblefield-Aye: Yandell-Aye.
The Board reviewed the Quote from A.O. for a slope sidewalk on the east side of the Courthouse in the amount of $4,500. Motion was made by Randy Stubblefield and seconded by Mike Yocham to table it due to the expense. Motion carried. Votes: Yocham-Aye; Stubblefield-Aye; Yandell-Aye.
The Board reviewed the Request from Katie Bedwell of Highway Liquor to allow her establishment to be open on Sundays. It has been determined that the 2016 Resolution does not allow this and a new Resolution will need to be made to have it on the upcoming election ballot. Motion was made by Randy Stubblefield and seconded by Mike Yocham to approve creating a Resolution. Motion carried. Votes: Yocham-Aye; Stubblefield-Aye; Yandell-Aye.
The Board reviewed the Blanket Purchase Orders for April 13, 2026 as follows: Wyche $6400 D#1-shale; Kyle Stone $5952 D#1-hauling; Pontotoc $3625 D#3-grvl; Sanders Trucking $8400 D#3-hauling. Motion was made by Mike Yocham and seconded by Randy Stubblefield to approve the BPOs. Motion carried. Votes: Yocham-Aye; Stubblefield-Aye; Yandell-Aye.
The Board reviewed the list of Claims to be paid for items purchased and payroll. Motion was made by Randy Stubblefield and seconded by Mike Yocham to approve the following Claims and payroll:
911: 67 ATCHLEY, VICKI $500.00 JOB 68 COT $266.00 SRVC 069 CROSS $157.22 SRVC CH Maint-ST: 65 HIATT $5,008.00 JOB 66 EMTEC PEST $475.00 JOB Em-Mgmt: 8 OKEMAH HARDWARE $309.13 SUPP Ext-ST: 101 SESTAK, AMANDA $455.88 TRVL 102 HERRING, ALICIA $100.85 TRVL 103 CALLAHAN, BRICE $603.71 TRVL 104 TEDDY’S CLEANING $375.00 JOB 105 BROWN, TONY $126.00 JOB 106 OUA $44.83 SRVC Fair-ST: 266 BENSONS $16.98 SUPP 267 PSO $282.72 SRVC 268 TAYLOR, ELIZABETH $300.00 JOB General: 915 L&L $706.24 TIRES 916 FLEETCOR $1,127.92 FUEL 917 OKEMAH HARDWARE $45.40 SUPP 918 DICKEYS $102.45 JOB 919 COUNTY RECORDS $762.00 SUPP 920 XEROX $408.81 LEASE 921 NE DADA $100.00 TRNG 922 TASC $8,125.00 MNT AGR 923 JD OASIS $6,007.00 JOB General-ST: 433 EUREKA $86.84 SUPP 434 AEC $401.00 MNT AGR 435 JAYS $165.00 JOB 436 NEWS LEADER $299.96 PUB 437 CINTAS $396.00 SUPP 438 DOBSON $419.83 SRVC 439 DICKEYS $70.95 JOB 440 JONES, GEORGE $105.32 REIMB 441 CREEK COUNTY $2,635.00 JUV DET Health: 139 OKSDH $2,943.69 P/R 140 CHARLIE’S LAWN $450.00 JOB 141 CLARK, VICTORIA $1,000.00 JOB 142 PSO $370.02 SRVC 143 AT&T $81.08 SRVC Highway: 1864 OSBORNS $525.00 JOB 1865 LOGAN ASPHALT $3,257.55 GRVL 1866 OKEMAH OIL $272.15 SUPP 1867 PONTOTOC $677.51 GRVL 1868 SIMEK, FRANCES $86.42 PRTS 1869 DOLGENCORP $182.00 SUPP 1870 STEWARTS $132.00 PRTS 1871 TOWN OF PADEN $40.00 SRVC 1872 ONG $97.95 SRVC 1873 ODOT $1,673.32 LEASE 1874 ODOT $2,211.82 LEASE 1875 PONTOTOC $3,625.02 GRVL 1876 SANDERS TRUCKING $8,400.00 1877 P&K $623.63 PRTS 1878 CINTAS $97.22 SUPP 1879 NEWTON $540.00 PRTS 1880 NEWTON $131.22 PRTS 1881 CINTAS $198.00 SRVC 1882 CLARK, KEVIN $500.00 JOB 1883 ODOT $2,545.59 LEASE 1884 ODOT $1,751.27 LEASE 1885 OSBORNS $525.00 JOB 1886 ACCO $95.00 CONF 1887 BENSONS $86.94 SUPP 1888 MIDWEST MOTOR $365.12 SUPP 1889 SANDERS TRUCKING $15,238.78 JOB 1890 PONTOTOC $7,249.45 GRVL 1891 LOGAN ASPHALT $850.00 SUPP 1892 OSBORNS $525.00 JOB 1893 YELLOWHOUSE $215.14 PRTS 1894 CINTAS $137.89 SUPP 1895 UNIFIRST $46.34 SUPP 1896 CINTAS $198.00 SUPP 1897 OKEMAH OIL $108.20 SUPP 1898 AT&T $135.34 SRVC 1899 ODOT $ 1673.32 LEASE 1900 ODOT $1,284.55 LEASE 1901 ODOT $1,039.95 LEASE Jail: 107 DOBSON $642.60 SRVC 108 JAYS $200.00 JOB SH-Fee: 540 BOB BARKER $160.21 SUPP 541 BENCHMARK $20,504.28 GRO 542 LEPS $130.00 TEST 543 SWEEPER METAL $2,998.00 JOB 544 REGAL $146.90 SUPP 545 CINTAS $95.63 SUPP 546 REGAL $108.71 SUPP 547 SWEEPER METAL $2,583.00 JOB 548 COPS $11,760.00 JOB 549 WAV11 $72.00 SRVC SH-Fee: 550 XEROX $90.15 SRVC SR Cit-ST: 81 ONG $74.02 SRVC 82 PSO $206.81 SRVC. Crt: 40 P/R 41 OTC $26.00 42 IRS $282.95 43 TREASURER $17.40 44 OPERS $280.00 45 ROBINSON HOOVER $75.00 Fair-ST: 269 P/R 270 IRS $32.14 General: 924-946 P/R 947 IRS $4,463.40 948 OTC $978.00 949 DHS $170.43 950 TREASURER $1,226.88 951 OPERS $2,795.20 952 OSEEGIB $44.04 General-ST 442-446 P/R 447 IRS $4,185.86 448 OTC $219.00 449 TREASURER $407.74 450 OPERS $6,445.38 Highway: 1902-1933 P/R 1934 OTC $1,369.00 1935 IRS $8,949.90 1936 DHS $725.25 1937 TREASURER $283.27 1938 OPERS $8,692.40 1939 ROBINSON HOOVER $112.50 SH-Fee: 551-565 P/R 566 OTC $463.00 567 IRS $3,595.08 568 TREASURER $1,398.76 569 OPERS $4,711.00 Use-ST 265-266 P/R 267 IRS $375.58 268 OTC $46.00 269 TREASURER $3.80 270 OPERS $280.00.
Motion carried. Votes: Yocham-Aye; Stubblefield-Aye; Yandell-Aye.
NEW BUSINESS: The Board was briefly visited by Chris Reed with Warren Cat regarding their generator services. General discussion with no action taken.
NEW BUSINESS: The Board was visited by Tim Henry with Twin Rivers Prescribed Burns. He stated their resources are available to the County if needed and when possible, they also donate extra equipment to local fire departments. General discussion with no action taken.
NEW BUSINESS: Sheriff Manshack sent the Board a formal notice letter for Approval stating the Okfuskee County Jail will be transitioning from Prodigy Solutions to Tiger Commissary and establishing a new bank account for the inmate trust fund. The authorized signatories on the account will be Logan Manshack and Layla Harrison. The BOCC has no authority over the inmate trust account, it is strictly the Sheriff’s responsibility. General discussion with no action taken.
NEW BUSINESS: County Clerk Teresa Harelson presented the Board with a Combined-Subdivision Participation and Release Form to participate in the National Opioid Six Remnant Defendants Settlement for the purpose of abating the opioid epidemic. Motion was made by Randy Stubblefield and seconded by Mike Yocham to approve the Participation. Motion carried. Votes: Yocham-Aye; Stubblefield-Aye; Yandell-Aye.
NEW BUSINESS: County Clerk Teresa Harelson presented the Board with an Experian order form for 1 year of service that was received from Gregory Mazmanian of Eckert Seamans for the data security breach. Motion was made by Mike Yocham and seconded by Randy Stubblefield to approve the Order. Motion carried. Votes: Yocham-Aye; Stubblefield-Aye; Yandell-Aye.
NEW BUSINESS: County Clerk Teresa Harelson stated Sheriff Manshack had requested money be moved from the Debt Service account to fund payroll for the jailers. Sheriff Manshack was not present to answer the Board’s questions. Motion was made by Randy Stubblefield and seconded by Mike Yocham to have a Special BOCC meeting on Thursday, April 16th at 9:00 am to discuss the payroll with Sheriff Manshack. Motion carried. Votes: Stubblefield-Aye; Yocham-Aye; Yandell-Aye.
Motion was made by Mike Yocham and seconded by Randy Stubblefield to adjourn at 10:33 a.m. Motion carried. Votes: Stubblefield-Aye; Yocham-Aye; Yandell-Aye.
Board of County Commissioners
Okfuskee County
Attest:
Teresa Harelson,
County Clerk
James Yandell,
Chairman
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Okemah News Leader