Cherokee County commissioners voted unanimously Monday to allow the deannexation of certain territory from Rural Water District 2 during a heavy agenda.
The decision came after a discussion at a previous meeting. The Tenkiller Water District is wanting to provide water to residents not currently receiving water from District 2. The board agreed their order allowing the deannexation would not be filed until July 15 to give District 2 time to check the legal descriptions to make sure none are District 2 customers.
A series of items dealing with the new fiscal year were also approved by the board of commissioners. They include a resolution allowing the use of each bank in the county by the county government. County Treasurer Inez Peace said the county doesn’t have accounts in each of the banks, but this would allow them to have money in each bank.
Districts 1 and 3 also had lease renewals for their equipment.
Board members approved renewal of a mixed beverage license for Elks Lodge No. 2601. They also approved a resolution to allow removal of items from the Solid Waste inventory. An annual service and price agreement with Alcohol and Drug Testing Inc. was approved. The firm provides alcohol and drug screens for county employees.
The commission approved an agreement to work on private property in District 1 with Warren Smith. The agreement will allow District 1 to obtain gravel from Smith’s property. An interlocal governmental agreement will allow District 2 and Muskogee County to partner on a overlay project on Four Mile Road.
Another resolution gaining board approval will allow $41,502 to be deposited into appropriate funds. The money was generated at a recent public auction.
Detention service agreements were approved with Canadian County Juvenile Detention Center and Sequoyah Enterprises.
What’s next
The next regular meeting of the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners will be Monday, July 20 at 9 a.m. in the second-floor conference room at the Cherokee County Courthouse.
Local News
Commissioners OK water deannexation
- Local News
-
-
New TPS map for zoning unveiled
Big changes are in store for some Tahlequah Public Schools elementary students next August, but families found out Thursday night the shuffling may not be as drastic as they expected.
-
Board mulls school plan for expansion
Hulbert Public Schools representatives discussed the district’s proposed facility expansion with the Hulbert Town Council during their meeting Thursday night.
-
Area residents getting tax season help
When the calendar year turns over, people across the country begin gathering their W-2s, receipts and sharpen their pencils to prepare their taxes, hoping at best for a refund, and at worst, only a small bill to pay to Uncle Sam.
-
TPS releases proposed zoning map
Take a look at the proposed zoning map presented to Tahlequah Public Schools parents, students and staff Thursday night.
-
From the heart
As children, people often learn about making valentines in school. All you needed to impress that special girl or boy was some glue, scissors, paper doilies and red construction paper.
-
More new businesses open doors
The Tahlequah area market continues to grow, with several new businesses recently opening doors to customers.
-
Three held in Stilwell murder
Three Stilwell men were being held in the Adair County Jail Wednesday on an accusation of first-degree murder.
-
Man charged in drive-by shooting
Authorities on Wednesday issued an arrest warrant for a Hulbert man accused of committing a drive-by shooting at a school board member’s home.
-
Report filed in officer-involved shooting case
The District Attorney’s Office on Wednesday received an Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation report into a Feb. 2 officer-involved shooting.
-
Buy local, buy fresh
The Oklahoma Food Cooperative took roots earlier this century and is growing stronger, expanding its reach across the state.
- More Local News Headlines
-
New TPS map for zoning unveiled






