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2023-6-12 Meeting Minutes

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    June 12, 2023

The Board of County Commissioners of Creek County (BOCC) met in Regular Session on Monday, June 12, 2023 at 9:00 a.m., date and time duly posted.

Item #1: Meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman, Newt Stephens, Jr. Roll Call Stephens present, Warner present, Whitehouse present.

Item #2: Statement of compliance with open meetings act-Chairman.

Item #3: Commissioner Stephens led the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation.

Item #4: Motion was made by Warner and seconded by Whitehouse to approve the minutes of June 05, 2023. Vote as follows: Stephens - Aye, Warner - Aye, Whitehouse - Aye.

Item #5: Motion was made by Warner and seconded by Whitehouse to approve Transfer $322.95 from 1102-6-4100-1110 Salary-D1 HWY FY2022-2023 to 1102-6-4100-1320 Travel-D1 HWY FY2023; $657.87 from 0001-1-1700-2005 Reval Assessor FY2022-2023 to 0001-1-1700-1110 Salary Assessor FY2023; May Monthly Reports from Court Clerk, Assessor, OSU Extension Services, and Health Department: Blanket Purchase Orders #6757 - 6779; Purchase Orders #2022-2023 911 Phone 273, CASTLECOM LLC, 2286.00, IT Support; CBRI 91, DUNHAM ASPHALT SERVICE INC, 786.16, MATERIAL 92, THE QUAPAW COMPANY, 2635.17, Gravel 93, T H ROGERS LUMBER CO, 308.70, BRIDGE MATERIALS 94, DUNHAM ASPHALT SERVICE INC, 6039.42, ASPHALT; Flood Plain 7, MERRIFIELD OFFICE SUPPLIES, 65.79, SUPPLIES 8, OK Dept Of Environmental Quality, 748.11, PERMIT FEE; General 3217, Amazon Capital Services, 42.58, SUPPLIES 3218, EMCO TERMITE & PEST CONTROL INC, 35.00, PEST CONTROL 3219, PATRIOT SECURITY SYSTEMS INC, 16.00, SERVICE 3220, CULLIGAN OF TULSA, 31.50, BOTTLED WATER 3221, Standley Systems, 35.44, SERVICE 3222, Quadient Leasing USA Inc, 184.62, POSTAGE METER RENTAL 3223, McClellan, Tandra L., 123.01, TRAVEL 3224, Verizon Wireless, 160.04, SERVICE 3225, OME CORPORATION LLC, 222.00, Supplies 3226, COX BUSINESS, 177.08, SERVICE 3227, OTA PIKEPASS CENTER, 30.10, Tolls 3228, FIZZ-O WATER COMPANY, 9.00, RENTAL 3229, EMCO TERMITE & PEST CONTROL INC, 35.00, PEST CONTROL 3230, EMCO TERMITE & PEST CONTROL INC, 305.00, SERVICE 3231, SAPULPA DAILY HERALD, 69.92, Bid Notice 3232, HUDSON PLUMBING HEATING AIR CONDITIONING INC, 2706.00, Labor & Materials 3233, Elder Water Consulting Inc, 165.00, SUPPLIES AND SERVICE 3234, SAPULPA DAILY HERALD, 435.00, BOCC MINUTES 3235, SAPULPA DAILY HERALD, 422.25, BOCC MINUTES 3236, O G & E, 33.62, Utilities 3237, SAPULPA DAILY HERALD, 265.80, PUBLICATION 3238, CITY OF BRISTOW, 77.00, UTILITY 3239, MERRIFIELD OFFICE SUPPLIES, 282.95, SUPPLIES 3240, M W PROKLEAN OF OKLAHOMA, 280.00, 3241, U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, 332.00, LEASE 3242, THOMAS, JANA S., 70.06, TRAVEL 3243, JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL, 239.98, UNIFORM 3244, COMDATA INC, 14322.26, FUEL/DEPUTY CARS 3245, Lampton Welding Supply, 25.22, RENTAL 3246, ADVANCED AUTO PARTS, 97.96, VEHICLE PARTS 3247, Midtown Auto & Diesel Repair Inc, 329.66, BRAKES/DEPUTY CAR 3248, CINTAS CORPORATION NO 2, 15.00, SERVICE 3249, THOMSON-WEST, 224.70, SUBSCRIPTION 3250, GUARDIAN ALLIANCE TECHNOLOGIES INC, 315.00, Surveillance System 3251, BRISTOW TIRE & AUTO SERVICE, 137.27, TIRES/REPAIRS/DEPUTY CARS 3252, Midtown Auto & Diesel Repair Inc, 285.62, CCSO VEHICLE REPAIRS 3253, Yale Cleaners, 17.50, Laundry Service 3254, DISCOUNT MOBILE GLASS, 275.00, REPLACE WINDOWS 3255, Midtown Auto & Diesel Repair Inc, 476.97, BRAKES 3256, BRISTOW TIRE & AUTO SERVICE, 187.44, TIRES/DEPUTY CARS 3257, Amazon Capital Services, 92.97, EQUIP/SUPPLIES/ETC 3258, Amazon Capital Services, 498.98, TOOLS 3259, COX BUSINESS, 237.36, Network Services 3260, CITY OF SAPULPA, 122.37, UTILITIES WATER 3261, AMERICAN WASTE CONTROL INC, 86.00, SERVICE 3262, Simply Scentsational, 36.00, AIR FRESHENERS 3263, EMCO TERMITE & PEST CONTROL INC, 15.00, PEST CONTROL 3264, CREEK CO RURAL WATER D#3, 193.00, UTILITIES 3265, O N G, 159.94, UTILITIES; Health 411, Gore, Courtney, 39.30, TRAVEL 412, Kelly Amanda, 57.64, TRAVEL 413, Kayla McElroy, 64.84, TRAVEL 414, CITY OF BRISTOW, 109.63, UTILITIES 415, PREFERRED BUSINESS SYSTEMS LLC, 680.81, OVERAGES 416, Standley Systems, 339.19, MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT 417, Dotcom Leasing LLC, 445.00, Agreement 418, VIP Voice Services, 835.00, SERVICE 419, Pro Steam Carpet Cleaning, 175.00, CARPET CLEANING 420, SAPULPA MAIN STREET, 25.00, REGISTRATION 421, Amazon Capital Services, 221.78, Supplies; Highway 1703, COMDATA INC, 573.62, DIESEL FUEL/GAS 1704, MERRIFIELD OFFICE SUPPLIES, 149.09, SUPPLIES 1705, O'REILLY AUTO PARTS, 1680.77, PARTS/SUPPLIES 1706, OTA PIKEPASS CENTER, 39.55, PAYMENT 1707, DUNHAM ASPHALT SERVICE INC, 40247.24, asphalt overlay 1708, JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL, 269.96, PARTS/SUPPLIES 1709, AMERICAN WASTE CONTROL INC, 62.00, TRASH 1710, Amazon Capital Services, 36.98, PARTS & SUPPLIES 1711, SELSOR, HARRY R., 150.00, Reimbursement 1712, WARNER, LEON, 96.03, TRAVEL 1713, WARNER, LEON, 196.64, TRAVEL 1714, WARNER, LEON, 119.32, TRAVEL 1715, WARNER, LEON, 119.62, TRAVEL 1716, DRUMRIGHT UTILITIES, 208.47, Utilities 1717, A T & T, 580.51, Utilities 1718, Republic Services #789, 187.93, SERVICE 1719, OK DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION, 1791.56, LEASE/PURCHASE 1720, Armstrong Bank, 3069.89, LEASE/PURCHASE 1721, ARMSTRONG BANK, 1014.94, LEASE/PURCHASE 1722, SNB BANK, 1556.98, LEASE/PURCHASE 1723, Capital One, 250.48, SUPPLIES 1724, TRACTOR SUPPLY CREDIT PLAN, 357.05, PARTS & SUPPLIES 1725, OKLAHOMA TURNPIKE AUTHORITY, 41.73, PIKE PASS 1726, A T & T MOBILITY, 286.24, Utilities 1727, VARNERS EQUIPMENT & HARDWARE, 51.75, SUPPLIES 1728, GREEN ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC, 88.28, TRASH SERVICE 1729, Amazon Capital Services, 412.99, SUPPLIES 1730, OKLA DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION, 1791.56, PAYMENT 1731, DUB ROSS COMPANY, 5227.20, CULVERT/ PIPE 1732, ANCHOR STONE COMPANY, 3876.07, Gravel; Hwy-ST 670, P&K EQUIPMENT, 1577.69, Parts & Labor 671, Yellowhouse Machinery Co, 221.90, Parts & Labor 672, ATWOODS, 1144.96, PARTS & SUPPLIES 673, DRUMRIGHT AUTO SUPPLY, 308.66, PARTS & SUPPLIES 674, AMERICAN WELDING SUPPLY INC, 81.97, PARTS & SUPPLIES 675, ECONOMY SUPPLY CO, 1115.87, PARTS & SUPPLIES 676, SAFETY-KLEEN, 477.00, SERVICE & SUPPLIES 677, NAPA AUTO PARTS, 1130.78, PARTS & SUPPLIES 678, FLEET PRIDE, 214.74, PARTS & SUPPLIES 679, ECONOMY SUPPLY CO, 1352.84, PARTS & SUPPLIES 680, FLEET FUELS LLC, 15114.01, Fuel 681, TULSA CLEANING SYSTEMS, 463.17, Parts & Labor 682, DIRECT DISCOUNT TIRE, 3234.60, PARTS & SUPPLIES 683, REMPEL'S ROCK N READY MIX INC, 928.50, CONCRETE 684, SPRINGDALE TRACTOR CO., 674.32, PARTS & SUPPLIES 685, MHC KENWORTH -Tulsa, 278.56, PARTS 686, BRUCKNER TRUCK SALES INC, 152.09, PARTS & SUPPLIES 687, Industrial Welding & Tools Supply, 120.42, CYLINDER RENTAL 688, YELLOWHOUSE MACHINERY, 366.10, PARTS & REPAIR 689, O'REILLY AUTO PARTS, 396.70, PARTS & SUPPLIES 690, WELDON PARTS-TULSA, 653.76, PARTS & SUPPLIES 691, RAMBIN PETROLEUM INC, 863.25, OIL, HYD FLUID & GREASE 692, Dobbs Dozer Service, 3950.00, Repairs 693, MIKE WOFFORD TRUCKING & GRADING LLC, 18288.68, HAULING; Jail-ST 1092, ADVANCED AUTO PARTS, 93.45, VEHICLE PARTS 1093, Midtown Auto & Diesel Repair Inc, 85.50, CCJ VEHICLE REPAIRS 1094, BTM WIRELESS INC, 9276.56, RADIOS/BATTERY 1095, WESTLAKE ACE HARDWARE OK-020, 52.58, CCJ MAINTENANCE 1096, LOCKE SUPPLY, 23.37, CCJ MAINTENANCE 1097, Midtown Auto & Diesel Repair Inc, 888.89, CCJ VEHICLE REPAIRS 1098, ASPEN PLUMBING LLC, 1100.00, CCJ PLUMBING SERVICES 1099, EMPIRE PAPER COMPANY, 59.85, JAIL CLEANING SUPPLIES 1100, Amazon Capital Services, 256.73, PRINTER CARTRIDGES 1101, COMDATA INC, 2523.43, FUEL/JAIL CARS 1102, AIRCO SERVICE INC, 1090.00, ANNUAL MAINTENANCE 1103, Midtown Auto & Diesel Repair Inc, 126.17, CCJ VEHICLE REPAIRS 1104, Hagar Restaurant Service, 397.80, JAIL KITCHEN SUPPLIES 1105, Kansas Turnpike Authority, 43.50, Tolls 1106, COX BUSINESS, 2086.39, CCJ PHONE AND INTERNET SERVICES 1107, SILVER BULLET PEST SERVICES INC, 120.00, PEST CONTROL/JAIL; Juv Dent-ST 656, FIRETROL, 350.00, ANNUAL INSPECTION 657, CITY OF BRISTOW, 377.18, UTILITIES WATER 658, COMDATA INC, 53.99, Fuel 659, AIRCO SERVICE INC, 1192.00, MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT 660, Amazon Capital Services, 51.82, CELL PHONE ACCESSORIES 661, SILVER BULLET PEST SERVICES INC, 150.00, PEST CONTROL; Resale 425, CREEK COUNTY SHERIFF, 2200.00, TAX WARRANT SERVICE 426, Quadient Leasing USA Inc, 998.85, LEASE 427, FIZZ-O WATER COMPANY, 33.80, BOTTLED WATER 428, LEXISNEXIS RISK SOLUTIONS, 180.00, SEARCH ENGINE 429, DYNAMIC RECRUITING SPECIALIST, 870.00, TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE 430, DYNAMIC RECRUITING SPECIALIST, 870.00, TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE 431, WACOM SYSTEMS, 424.00, EQUIPMENT; RFD-ST 88, DIRECT DISCOUNT TIRE, 971.60, Tires 89, SOS Fire Equipment LLC, 829.50, EQUIPMENT 90, SOS Fire Equipment LLC, 3141.75, PARTS; SH Commissary 54, TIGER CORRECTIONAL, 4758.30, Commissary;. Vote as follows: Stephens - Aye, Warner - Aye, Whitehouse - Aye.

Item #7: Motion was made by Stephens and seconded by Whitehouse to award Bid#23-22 3-Month Asphalt and Emulsions designated as per district. Vote as follows: Stephens - Aye, Warner - Aye, Whitehouse - Aye.

Item #8: Motion was made by Stephens and seconded by Whitehouse to award Bid#23-23 6-Month Bridge & HWY Materials and Professional Services designated as per district. Vote as follows: Stephens - Aye, Warner - Aye, Whitehouse - Aye.

Item #9: Motion was made by Stephens and seconded by Whitehouse to approve Resolution#2023-72 amending Resolution#2013-41 rezoning Lots 3 through 5 of Block 3 of Oaks Estate Addition from Agricultural District to Industrial District and correcting Lot 6 to Agricultural District. Wendy Murray, Planner spoke to the Board with the staff report and stated we have discovered several errors in the 2013 resolution with the zoning regulations being incorrect. We ask that the Board approve the stated zoning changes applied in the current resolution. All owners have agreed to the changes in writing, as well. Stephens asked if anyone had and comments or discussion on this matter. Vote as follows: Stephens - Aye, Warner - Aye, Whitehouse - Aye.

Item #10: Motion was made by Whitehouse and seconded by Warner to approve Utility Permit from East Central Cooperative per County Specs for fiber optic plant by boring and trenching, size of line 1 ¼", to parallel and cross various locations in Section 13, T14N, R6E in District #3. Vote as follows: Stephens - Aye, Warner - Aye, Whitehouse - Aye.

Item #11: Discussion and possible action regarding the American Recovery Plan 2021 funds directed to Creek County by the federal government. (1) Motion was made by Stephens and seconded by Whitehouse to accept Bid#23-20 Curry Well Rehab/Pump Electric and Labor for the City of Drumright ARPA Project #1566-5.18-74030-4110 phase I, and REAP Projects #220120 & 210103 and pass for one week until 6-19-23 to award or deny. Bid submitted by Smith Pump & Well Service for $129,918.22. Vote as follows: Stephens - Aye, Warner - Aye, Whitehouse - Aye. (2) No Road and Bridge Projects at this time.

Item #6: 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.) Stephens stated with heavy hearts today we will need to meet in Executive Session to discuss the loss of our Treasurer Don Engle, this was very unexpected. Andrew Goforth, Assistant District Attorney stated the Board can meet under Title 25 O.S. § 307(B)(1). A motion was made by Stephens and seconded by Whitehouse at 9:30 a.m. to enter into Executive Session. Vote as follows: Stephens - Aye, Warner - Aye, Whitehouse - Aye. Motion was made by Stephens and seconded by Whitehouse at 10:17 a.m. to come out of Executive Session. Vote as follows: Stephens - Aye, Warner - Aye, Whitehouse - Aye. Warner stated we would like to acknowledge the sudden passing of Don Engle, Creek County Treasurer. We are all sadden by the news. Don was a great servant for Creek County and was just a little shy of completing eight years of service. Warner stated that Teresa Whisenhunt, First Deputy Treasurer will be fulfilling the duties of Treasurer until an appointment can be made. Warner went over the appointment and call for election process. Due to the term of the Treasurer taking office on July 1, the special election would be held with the next full election cycle in 2024. The person would assume office July of 2025. We will have an agenda item next week to further discuss the process. Stephens stated Engle was an honor to serve with him, he will be missed. I ask that you pray for his family during this tough time. Stephens stated we will put the funeral information on the website, once it become available.

Public Comment: NONE

Adjournment: Motion was made by Stephens and seconded by Warner at 10:22 a.m. to adjourn and meet again on 6-19-23. Vote as follows: Stephens - Aye, Warner - Aye, Whitehouse - Aye.