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Posted: Mar 24, 2025 10:04 AMUpdated: Mar 24, 2025 10:04 AM

Nowata County Commissioners Discuss REAP Grants and Burn Bans

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Brian McSweeney
The Nowata County Commissioners met on Monday morning at the Nowata County Courthouse Annex.
 
The commissioners continued the discussion of courthouse improvements with the ongoing talks of re-wiring in parts of the courthouse. There was also discussion wall maintenance and heaters.
 
The commissioners passed a resolution for a notice to proceed and authorize signatures for a REAP Grant for a radio tower at Oklahoma Union High School.
 
During the emergency management update from Nowata County Emergency Manager Laurie Summers, Commissioner Troy Friddle talked about the enforcement of a burn ban.
 
Part of the idea comes from wind speed data that the National Weather Service would obtain.
 
The commissioners also tabled a memorandum of understanding for temporary shelter, the topic will be brought up again in next week's meeting.
 
The Nowata County Commissioners meet every Monday morning at 9 a.m. at the Nowata County Courthouse Annex.

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