2025-4-21 Meeting Minutes
April 21, 2025
The Board of County Commissioners of Creek County (BOCC) met in Regular Session on Monday, April 21, 2025 at 9:00 a.m., date and time duly posted.
Item #1: Meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman, Stephens. Roll Call Stephens present, Moore present, Whitehouse present.
Item #2: Statement of compliance with open meetings act-Chairman.
Item #3: Commissioner Moore led the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation led by Whitehouse.
Item #4: Motion was made by Whitehouse and seconded by Moore to approve the minutes of April 14, 2025. Vote as follows: Stephens- Aye, Moore - Aye, Whitehouse - Aye.
Item #5: Motion was made by Whitehouse and seconded by Moore to approve Blanket Purchase Orders #5271 - 5288; Purchase Orders #2024-2025 911 Phone FEES 3832 Department Of Public Safety 665.00; ARPA 2021 Infrastructure 2114 BEYTCO INC 51798.04; PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 429 Turn Key Health Clinics LLC 48116.42; CH Improv-ST Agreement 5254 CREEK CO PUBLIC FACILITIES 100714.03; County Community Safety MEDICAL SERVICES/JAIL 5256 Turn Key Health Clinics LLC 19071.08; Crt Payroll WORK COMP PREMIUM 5211 CREEK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 148.43; Drug Court DRUG COURT ADMIN SERVICES 25 HUMAN SKILLS & RESOURCES INC 7520.83; Drug Court Misdemeanor 24 HUMAN SKILLS & RESOURCES INC 7500.00; General AIR FRESHENERS 4925 Simply Scentsational 192.00; BOTTLED WATER 5231 FIZZ-O WATER COMPANY 57.30; COPIER CHARGES 4790 Standley Systems 149.94; CREMATION 4605 GREEN HILL FUNERAL HOME 225.00; 4965 GREEN HILL FUNERAL HOME 225.00; Keyless Entry System 4471 KEYTRAK INC 18476.18; Law Books & Services 4332 THOMSON REUTERS - WEST PAYMENT CENTER 446.67; 4335 THOMSON REUTERS - WEST PAYMENT CENTER 2492.15; PARTS & SUPPLIES 4782 WESTLAKE ACE HARDWARE OK-020 71.36; 4794 CROW BURLINGAME CO. 305.00; POSTAGE 5199 Automated Mail Service 3237.45; RENEWAL FEES 5209 EMCO TERMITE & PEST CONTROL INC 300.00; SERVICE 4807 U S Cellular 75.96; 4825 AMERICAN WASTE CONTROL INC 215.06; SERVICE & SUPPLIES 5200 Automated Mail Service 5023.62; Supplies 5192 MERRIFIELD OFFICE SUPPLIES 515.85; SUPPLIES 4419 JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL 26.91; 4553 MERRIFIELD OFFICE SUPPLIES 8.76; 5195 MERRIFIELD OFFICE SUPPLIES 68.49; 5207 MERRIFIELD OFFICE SUPPLIES 59.43; SUPPLIES AND SERVICE 35 EMERGENCY POWER SYSTEMS, INC 1354.74; TAG/TITLE 5249 Service Oklahoma 89.00; Tires 5247 BRISTOW TIRE & AUTO SERVICE 139.81; UNIFORM & ACCESSORIES 4610 BAYSINGERS UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT 278.21; Utilities 5210 CITY OF SAPULPA 901.37; 5261 COX BUSINESS 528.47; UTILITY 5208 Symmetry Energy Solutions LLC 340.70; 5229 O G & E 52.14; 5240 EAST CENTRAL ELECTRIC COOP 414.00; 5241 EAST CENTRAL ELECTRIC COOP 456.00; WATER 5230 FIZZ-O WATER COMPANY 19.10; Health MEDICAL SUPPLIES 3237 McKESSON 255.63; REGISTRATION 4010 CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY 35.00; Salary/Benefits 4921 Okla State Dept Of Health 30796.72; VACCINATIONS 4960 McKESSON 1830.02; Highway EQUIPMENT 5170 MIKE WOFFORD TRUCKING & GRADING LLC 3000.00; HAULING 3930 BANKS & SON TRUCKING 13236.82; LEASE PYMT 5012 ARMSTRONG BANK 2959.84; 5034 ARMSTRONG BANK 2959.84; PARTS/SUPPLIES 2621 CHEROKEE HOSE & SUPPLY INC 151.40; PRINTER 3489 KELLPRO COMPUTER SOLUTIONS 1330.00; Reimbursement 5251 Ayres, Cayden 199.96; Repair 4956 AFFORDABLE PRECISION GLASS 360.00; SIGNS 4966 Print Shop LLC 185.00; SIR TEST 5043 TotalSIR 38.50; Utilities 4536 A T & T MOBILITY 260.55; 5008 A T & T MOBILITY 108.24; UTILITY 5000 O G & E 189.24; 5021 O G & E 77.13; Hwy-ST PARTS 4083 WARREN CAT 2325.67; 5042 WARREN CAT 2253.26; PARTS & SUPPLIES 264 FASTENAL COMPANY 410.51; 2979 FASTENAL COMPANY 387.25; Repairs 5235 CHARLIE'S AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE 250.00; Utilities 4996 O G & E 660.19; Jail-ST CCJ MAINTENANCE 5257 ATWOODS 87.64; CCJ VEHICLE REPAIRS 5167 JAY HODGE DCJR LLC 1292.36; Installation 4738 ELECTRONIC CONTRACTING COMPANY 3260.00; JAIL MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES 5239 WESTLAKE ACE HARDWARE OK-020 107.94; NATURAL GAS 5245 Symmetry Energy Solutions LLC 804.89; UTILITIES WATER 5250 CITY OF SAPULPA 4112.21; WORK COMP PREMIUM 5248 CREEK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 14571.48; Juv Dent-ST FOOD 4675 SYSCO FOODS 1688.32; TRAINING REGISTRATION 5258 HANDLE WITH CARE BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT SYSTEM INC 525.00; UTILITIES ELECTRIC SERVICE 5255 O G & E 1333.08; WORK COMP PREMIUM 5237 CREEK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 7228.18; Resale MEALS 4229 ENGLEMAN, RICHARD K. 35.84; TRAINING 4015 OSU-CTP 65.00; 4016 OSU-CTP 65.00; 4156 OSU-CTP 125.00; TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT 4098 ENGLEMAN, RICHARD K. 124.60; 4221 ENGLEMAN, RICHARD K. 179.20; RFD-ST Maintenance 3407 Conrad Fire Equipment Inc 3298.32; Upfit vehicle 3640 Redline Fire Equipment And Supply LLC 23946.19; Sheriff Funding Assistance Network Services 5244 COX BUSINESS 1162.48; SH Svc Fee FOOD FOR INMATES 4784 BENCHMARK GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS LLC 8800.00; WORK COMP PREMIUM 5236 CREEK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 477.32; 5242 CREEK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 29.57; Tax Refunds TAX CORRECTION 103 Scissortail Energy Llc 588.00; 104 Corelogic Centralized Refunds 69.00. Vote as follows: Stephens- Aye, Moore - Aye, Whitehouse - Aye.
Item #6: NO DISCUSSION of new business. (In accordance with the Open Meetings Act, Title 25 O.S. § 311, new business is defined as any matter not known about or which could not have been reasonably foreseen within 24 hours of time of posting agenda.)
Item #7: DISCUSSION ONLY/NO ACTION on presentation of Opioid Abatement Grant with Family and Children's Services, Human Skills and Resources, Creek County Youth Services, CREOKS, Creek County Health Department, and LifeGate regarding the opioid abatement settlement grant administered by the Oklahoma Attorney General's Office. Ashley Ridge, CREOKS Representative updated the Board on the progress for the fourth quarter reporting. I would like to leave you with the draft of the new implementation plan for the next application process to review. The opening of the new request will be May 11, 2025 through June 12, 2025. I would like to get your feedback on the new plan and then come and give a final presentation and request for submitting the second application on June 12. Ridge stated let's get started with the updates from entities. CREOKS has exceeded their goal, we have assisted twenty-one individuals with housing assistance. Our initial plan was for twenty. We will utilize all funding requested and be evaluating our needs with the next request increasing our funding. We have also conducted a poll with individuals thirty days and ninety days after assistance, we have see decreased substance abuse and an increase in engagement agreements, and they were able to receive medication assistance to maintain sobriety. Also, my position was part of the funding requested and there will be funding for my position into September. Family Children's Services has launched their GED and Parenting Classes within the Jail, in March and April. We have twenty-four currently enrolled for GED. We did experience some challenges with limited space in the jail and operation hours, but some of this has since been resolved. Our goal is to provide effective time management to offer the classes. We will also have some funding to roll over into the next year. Human Skills and Resources has helped twenty-five individuals last quarter, they will also stay within budget. LifeGate has been able to offer twenty-five scholarships and have had recipients remain sober. They will be on track as well for the end of the year. Youth Services of Creek County has had the most challenges. They have received curriculum for parenting and opioid use. We are hoping to have this service implemented late April. Ridge asked the Board if they have any questions. Mortazavi asked after reviewing your implementation plan for next submission am I missing Youth Services request. Ridge stated that they have decided not to submit this next application process, since they have yet to utilize their funds currently. Also, will LifeGate being utilizing any of the additional funding on the new women's facility. Ridge stated no, this will only be for the one location. The women's facility has different source of funding they are looking at. Mortazavi asked how many can LifeGate provide housing for, Ridge stated she was not sure, but could get the numbers at a later time. Mortazavi also asked if the updated expansion of uses for the funds had been released. Ridge stated that she thinks that all uses are available currently in exhibit "e" and is not sure if they have been updated per the last Attorney Generals meeting. Stephens inquired about Youth Services and the Health Department. Ridge updated Stephens on Youth Services and stated that they will reach out to the Health Department and see if they would like to be included in request. The Board and Ridge discussed submitting new application for only one year of funding to allow others to be able to join in request. Ridge stated she will be back on June 12, with an additional presentation and request for approval of submitting the second application.
Item #8: Motion was made by Stephens and seconded by Whitehouse to let for Bid#25-14 Commonly Used Items to be opened 5-12-25 and awarded on 6-9-25. Vote as follows: Stephens- Aye, Moore - Aye, Whitehouse - Aye.
Item #9: Motion was made by Whitehouse and seconded by Moore for the Allocation of Beverage Tax to be distributed as follows Bristow $2,941.48; Depew $284.59; Drumright $1,772.65; Kellyville $705.60; Kiefer $1,514.37; Lawrence Creek $83.79; Mannford $2,58.74; Mounds $645.35; Oilton $612.81; Sapulpa $15,184.51; Slick $104.56. Vote as follows: Stephens- Aye, Moore - Aye, Whitehouse - Aye.
Item #10: Motion was made by Whitehouse and seconded by Moore to approve Utility Permit from ONE Gas Inc per County Specs for ¾" natural gas pipeline by boring, size of line ¾", to cross W. 91st St. approximately 0.96 miles W. & 0.78 miles of Jct. SH 97 & SH 166, further described as 2,277' E. of the N.W. corner of Section 22, T18N, R11E in District #3. Vote as follows: Stephens- Aye, Moore - Aye, Whitehouse - Aye.
Item #11: Motion was made by Moore and seconded by Whitehouse to approve Utility Permit from FiberLink LLC per County Specs for 2 fiber ducts conduit, size of line ¾", size of casing 1.5" ducts, to parallel and cross W. 81st St S. starting at S. 177th W. Avenue in Section 12, T18N, R10E in District #2. Vote as follows: Stephens- Aye, Moore - Aye, Whitehouse - Aye.
Item #12: Motion was made by Whitehouse and seconded by Moore to approve extending Utility Permit an additional 30 days for Cox Communications Per County Spec for underground fiber conduit path, size of line .459/48 ct., size of line 2" orange PVC conduit, to cross and parallel W. Line St., Route 66, & S. Wickham Rd. approximately 1.09 miles N. of Turner Turnpike, further described as 35' E. of Section 33, T18N, R11E in District #3. Whitehouse stated this was originally approve on 3-17-25, for 90-day, they are requesting an additional 30-day extension. Glen Musser, Project Manager stated they have about two weeks until completion of project. Vote as follows: Stephens- Aye, Moore - Aye, Whitehouse - Aye.
Item #13: Discussion and possible action regarding the American Recovery Plan 2021 funds directed to Creek County by the federal government. Andrew Goforth, Assistant District Attorney stated they have five more projects to enter on report, we should be completed by this week.
Public Comment: Stephens stated that today at 1:00 p.m. we will be opening the time capsule on the eastside of building. April 20th was the 100-year mark, but since that was on a weekend I have been trying to get the word out that we will be opening and unveiling the capsule today. Senator Gallihare and the media will be present, along with the Sapulpa Chamber.
Item #14: A motion was made by Stephens and seconded by Whitehouse at 9:30 a.m. to enter to Consider/Action Re: Discussion and possible vote to enter into Executive Session pursuant to 25 O.S., Section 307(B)(4) to discuss with counsel all aspects of pending litigation, including upcoming settlement conference in Ronnie Dwayne Smith v. Bret Bowling, et al., Case No. CIV-20-422-JFH-CDL, filed in the Northern District of Oklahoma, on the advice of and at the request of counsel. Public disclosure of these confidential communications would seriously impair the ability of the Board and its attorney to properly process and defend itself in litigation. Counsel may appear telephonically. Vote as follows: Stephens- Aye, Moore - Aye, Whitehouse - Aye.
Item #15: A motion was made by Stephens and seconded by Whitehouse at 9:30 a.m. to enter Executive Session to Consider/Action Re: Possible Executive Session pursuant to 25 O.S., Section 307(B)(4) to discuss with counsel all aspects of pending litigation, including upcoming settlement conference in Ronnie Dwayne Smith v. Bret Bowling, et al., Case No. CIV-20-422-JFH-CDL, filed in the Northern District of Oklahoma, on the advice of and at the request of counsel. Public disclosure of these confidential communications would seriously impair the ability of the Board and its attorney to properly process and defend itself in litigation. Counsel may appear telephonically. Vote as follows: Stephens- Aye, Moore - Aye, Whitehouse - Aye.
Item #16: Motion was made by Whitehouse and seconded by Moore to adjourn Executive Session at 10:14 a.m. and reconvene in Open Session. Counsel may appear telephonically. Vote as follows: Stephens- Aye, Moore - Aye, Whitehouse - Aye.
Item #17: Motion was made by Whitehouse and seconded by Moore to appoint Newt Stephens Jr. as Representative to pending litigation in Ronnie Dwayne Smith v. Bret Bowling, et al., Case No. CIV-20-422-JFH-CDL, filed in the Northern District of Oklahoma, with counsel. Counsel may appear telephonically. Vote as follows: Stephens- Aye, Moore - Aye, Whitehouse - Aye.
Adjournment: Motion was made by Stephens and seconded by Whitehouse at 10:19 to adjourn and meet again 4-28-25. Vote as follows: Stephens- Aye, Moore - Aye, Whitehouse - Aye.