The Blaine County Commissioners met in postponed session Tuesday, the delay forced by the Labor Day holiday.
The commissioners determined to leave the existing burn ban in place for the county, citing the continuing hot, dry conditions as justification.
The sheriff’s department asked for permission to enter into a lease between the county and Welch State Bank to secure another patrol vehicle. The department recently replaced two vehicles in a similar fashion, getting Ford F 150s. Sheriff Travis Daughtery said the third vehicle was ordered by another department, which later passed on the purchase. His hope was to take advantage of the 2022 pricing rather than buying next year. However, the commissioners decided to table the matter for a week until they were able to review the first lease agreement and specifications before approval.
The SO also reported on a recent five-day training that integrates responses from law enforcement, fire and medical first responders to an active shooter scenario.
Daughtery also noted the promotion of Eric Denning to undersheriff.
In other business, the county accepted donations from Horizontal Completions, LLC., a scientific and technical service company out of Woodward. It presented donations of $500 to each the Blaine County Sheriff’s office, the Watonga Fire Department and the Watonga EMS board.
Other business that came before the commission included approval of expenditures for the Longdale Fire Department for parts and a drive permit for Continental Resources. The county also approved transfer of $645 to the election board for its portion of election expenses for previously held primary elections.
The Blaine County Commission meets at 9 a.m. every Monday save holidays at the Blaine County Courthouse.