Rod Cleveland
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 17
- Total speaking time
- 30:22
- Avg per meeting
- 1:47
- Segments
- 364
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Top issues during term (20)
Cleveland County Burn Ban
The ban mainly saves money by reducing wildfire response costs, though it may delay some planned debris or land-clearing burning.
2027 employee health benefits and premium increases
Would add $135 per employee per month if adopted, offset by claimed savings on ER claims and prescriptions.
Employee benefits funding
Costs run about $192 per visit until total usage tops 1,000, but the total price tag can't be estimated until the county counts its retirees.
Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Budget Amendment
The plan underpins how the county finances its budget, though specific dollar figures weren't discussed.
Domestic violence awareness and support services
The county pays the Women's Resource Center $40,000 for the year.
Increased ARPA sub-awards to Moore community projects
Combined, the two amendments add roughly $337,000 in ARPA funding above the original awards.
Veterans services and Operation Green Light
The outcome could affect tax relief tied to her petition, though specific amounts were not stated.
Employee Wellness Program (ARPA-funded)
Could mean more county dollars in the 2027 wellness budget; the amount isn't set yet.
Courthouse grounds master plan
Costs are set by the winning bid for the July 2026 through June 2027 term.
Lawn care services for health department facilities
Costs are set by the winning bid for the July 2026 through June 2027 term.
Amended Estimate of Needs for 2026/2027
This sets how county tax dollars are allocated for the 2026/2027 fiscal year.
Erroneous assessment complaint and petition for correction
Could change one taxpayer's property tax bill.
Inmate clothing and sandals contract for county detention center
Contract amount not stated on the agenda; supplies jail clothing for one year.
FY 2027 county budget estimates
County general fund up roughly $800,000, with most department budgets flat or lower.
2027 County Employee Health Benefits Package
County employee benefit costs for 2027 remain unresolved pending future action on the resolution.
Rescinded truck bid
Not yet determined — bids haven't been tabulated.
Commercial valuation appeals upheld
Reductions of up to $500,000 on individual commercial parcels slightly reduce those owners' tax bills and shift a small share of the levy to other taxpayers.
FY27 Community Safety Investment Funds proposal
Additional state grant dollars fund deputy patrol time — no new county tax dollars mentioned.
Warm clothing collection bins on county property
Courthouse air handler replacement
Contract values not stated on the record.
Decisions during term (681)
Recorded while Cleveland was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Minutes of October 26, 2026
ARPA Amendment No. 2 — NEDC Project 2.012 Workforce Development
ARPA Amendment No. 2 — Project 2.020 Incubator Renovations
ARPA Amendment No. 2 — NEDC Project 5.003 Lake Thunderbird
Surplus of District No. 3 vehicles
Surplus and disposal of three Standley printers
Blanket purchase orders
Claims for payment
Amended Estimate of Needs, FY 2026/2027
Disposal of Equipment C104.32 (filing cabinet)
Disposal of Equipment C102.133 (leather chair)
Farm markets contract with Luciano Chatham
Inmate clothing and sandals contract
Health department janitorial services contract
Approval of Amended Estimate of Needs for 2026/2027 Fiscal Year
Approval of July 31, 2026 meeting minutes
2027 meeting schedule
Equipment transfer and stair stepper purchase
Adjournment
Approval of minutes from July 31, 2026
Voting record (53)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Approval of Amended Estimate of Needs for 2026/2027 Fiscal Year
Employee benefits resolution (Consent item 4)
Concern that recurring benefit costs exceeding $500,000 would be funded with one-time money.
Resolution for 2027 Calendar Year Employee Benefits
Resolution — 2027 Calendar Year Employee Benefits
Said the changes give employees real-world dollars and choice while offsetting the nearly 19% HealthChoice premium increase.
Stipulated judgment in Hanchett estate lawsuit against the sheriff
Settling now hands public money to plaintiffs without testing liability or damages in court.
Approval of July 27, 2026 Budget Board minutes
Approval of 2027 regular meeting schedule
FY2025-2026 lapsed appropriations for FY2026-2027 cash funds
Cash fund appropriations, July 16 – August 15, 2026
$43,646 ARPA transfer for HVAC and electrical work
$30,000 transfer to Free Fair Board for premiums and awards
Approval of minutes for August 17, 2026
Consent agenda, items 2 through 24
Bid #HWY-2218 — road oils, emulsions and sealants
Bid #HWY-2219 — asphalt concrete base and surface course
Bid #SHE-2217 — sheriff's Dodge Durango pursuit vehicles
Item 8 — SRO agreement with Community Christian School struck
His sister is a school teacher at Community Christian School