February 2, 2009

The County Commissioners met in Regular Session at 10:00 a.m. in the County Commissioners office.  Those present were: Chairman, Cary Carrell; Vice-Chairman, Anthony Fixico; Member Dale Dunn; County Sheriff, Roger Levick; County Assessor, Gerald Sherrill; County Treasurer, Janet Wright; County Clerk, Christi Hair; Jerry Richardson, Jimmy Taylor, Preston Brown, Ward Hill, Ricky Crouch, J.R. Wheeler.

 

AGENDA:

Item No. 1:   CALL MEETING TO ORDER.  The meeting was called to order by Chairman Cary Carrell.

Item No. 2:   APPROVE MINUTES OF LAST MEETING. A motion was made by Dunn and seconded by Fixico to approve the minutes of the last meeting with changes being made on Item No. 6, changing the wording from Supplemental Appropriations to Monthly Appropriations.  The meeting was a regular meeting held at 10:00a.m., Friday, Janaury 29, 2009.

THE VOTE:  Carrell, aye; Fixico, aye; Dunn, aye.

Item No. 3:  APPROVE REPORTS. The following reports were signed and approved:

·         County Health Department                                                         $  2,306.73

·         County Clerk                                                                                      $12,443.00

·         County Treasurer                                                                             $58,004.90

There was a Certificate of Contributions appropriating $1,246.58 into the County Health Department.  This report was shown to the County Commissioners and filed with the reports.  No signatures are required.

Item No. 4:   APPROVE BLANKET PURCHASE ORDERS. A motion was made by Dunn and seconded by Fixico to approve the issuance of sixteen (16) blanket purchase orders:

·         Farm Plan (atwoods) – Parts/supplies – Highway Dist. #3                                              $     500.00

·         Paupers Corner – Parts/supplies – Highway Dist. #3                                         $  1,000.00

·         Cintas Uniforms – Uniform cleaning – Highway Dist. #3                                  $     500.00

·         Western Equipment – Parts/supplies – Highway Dist. #3                                               $  2,000.00

·         Ferguson, Louise – Gravel – Highway Dist. #3                                                      $  2,500.00

·         Aquathin Heartland – Est. for Water – Commissioners-D-2                           $       50.00

·         Richard Adams – Tire Repair – Dist. #2                                                                    $     500.00

·         Cintas Uniforms – Uniform Cleaning – Highway Dist. #2                                  $     500.00

·         O’Reilly Automotive Inc. – Parts/supplies – Highway Dist. #2                       $     500.00

·         Bennie D. Doane – Clay – Highway Dist. #1                                                           $  1,500.00

·         Cintas Uniforms – Uniform Cleaning – Highway Dist. #1                                  $     500.00

·         O’Reilly Automotive Inc. – Parts/supplies – Highway Dist. #1                       $     500.00

·         Brewer Auto Supply- Parts/supplies – Highway Dist. #1                                  $     500.00

·         Richard Adams – Tire Repair – Highway Dist. #1                                                  $     500.00

·         Western Equipment – Parts/supplies – Highway Dist. #1                                               $   2,000.00

·         Farm Plan (atwoods) – Parts/supplies – Highway Dist. #1                                              $      500.00

 

THE VOTE:  Carrell, aye; Fixico, aye; Dunn, aye.

Item No. 5:  CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON RESOLUTION FOR RE-ISSUANCE ON BURN BAN. Due to the forecast for the next few days which is windy and dry, the local fire chief recommended that the burn ban be reissued for the next seven (7) days.  Upon the recommendation of the Fire Chief, a motion was made by Dunn and seconded by Fixico to continue the Resolution #2009-7 which issues a burn ban for the entire county.

THE VOTE:  Carrell, aye; Fixico, aye; Dunn, aye.

Item No. 6:   OPEN BIDS FOR ONE (1) NEW 2009, BOOM MOWER TO BE INSTALLED ON COUNTY OWNED TRACTOR BY LEASE PURCHASE.  One bid came in for this purchase from Grissom for $38,843.60. There were two (2) options given for method of payments.  They are lease purchases from Welch State Bank. The first is for 48 months at 3.9% interest with a monthly payment of $ 879.97.  The second is for 60 months at 4.1% with a monthly payment of $720.93.  After discussion, a motion was made by Dunn and seconded by Fixico to accept the payment of $879.97 for 48 months at 3.9% interest.

THE VOTE:  Carrell, aye; Fixico, aye; Dunn, aye.

Item No. 7:   OPEN BIDS FOR ONE (1) NEW 2009 WHEEL LOADER. There were five (5) bids received on the new 2009 Wheel Loader.  After discussion and consideration, a motion was made by Dunn and seconded by Fixico to accept the bid from Kirby Smith in the amount of $160,456.00 with radial tires added for an additional $2,975.00., giving the bid a total amount of $163,431.00.

THE VOTE:  Carrell, aye; Fixico, aye; Dunn, aye.

Item No. 8:  OPEN BIDS FOR ONE (1) NEW 2009, BACKHOE/LOADER WITH ENCLOSED CAB.  There were five (5) bids received on the new 2009 Backhoe/Loader with enclosed cab.  After discussion, a motion was made by Carrell and seconded by Dunn to take these bids under advisement.

THE VOTE:  Carrell, aye; Fixico, aye; Dunn, aye.

Item No. 9:  CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON APPOINTMENT OF ROBERT PRESTON TO THE JACKSON COUNTY PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY BOARD.  A motion was made by Fixico and seconded by Dunn to appoint Robert Preston to the Jackson County Public Finance Authority Board. 

THE VOTE:  Carrell, aye; Fixico, aye; Dunn, aye.

Item No. 10:  CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON APPOINTMENT OF GERALD SHERRILL TO THE JACKSON COUNTY PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY BOARD. A motion was made by Fixico and seconded by Dunn to appoint Gerald Sherrill to the Jackson County Public Finance Authority Board.

THE VOTE:  Carrell, aye; Fixico, aye; Dunn, aye.

Item No. 11:  CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.  The Department of Commerce needs updated signatures from the Board of County Commissioners, County Treasurer, and County Clerk upon the reorganization of the Board of County Commissioners.  This is done so that they are aware of who is authorized to request funds and/or sign contracts and contract modifications. A motion was made by Dunn and seconded by Fixico to sign and return the form as presented.

THE VOTE:  Carrell, aye; Fixico, aye; Dunn, aye.

Item No. 12:  CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON AGREEMENT BETWEEN SWOCAG SWAT COORDINATOR RICKY CROUCH AND THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS.  Ricky Crouch made requests from the Board of County Commissioners on behalf of the SWAT organization.  SWAT stands for Students Working Against Tobacco.  Thses students are working against Tobacco Companies and in no way against anyone who uses tobacco.  The SWAT organization is requesting permission from the Board of County Commissioners to put up 1200 Crosses at the Altus Community Center on March 25, 2009.  March 25, 2009 is kick butts day. They are also asking permission to put up sixteen (16) Body Bags and possibly Gurneys in front of the Courthouse Statue on this same day.   The sixteen represents the number of tobacco related deaths every day in Oklahoma. After discussing and consideration, a motion was made by Dunn and seconded by Fixico to approve the placement of these crosses and body bags as requested.

THE VOTE:  Carrell, aye; Fixico, aye; Dunn, aye.

Item No. 13:  CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON DECLARING SURPLUS EQUIPMENT FOR DISTRICT #1 TO BE SOLD AT CED AUCTION MARCH  13-14, 2009 IN ELK CITY.  A motion was made by Dunn and seconded by Fixico to add certain items to go on the list of surplus items which were approved in the January 26, 2009 Board of Commissioners meeting to be sold at the Elk City, Oklahoma auction on March 13 & 14, 2009.  This list is on file in the County Clerk’s office.

THE VOTE:  Carrell, aye; Fixico, aye; Dunn, aye.

Item No. 14:   OLD BUSINESS.  A request was made by the County Clerk, Christi Hair, asking the Board of Commissioners for the approval of Requisitioning officers for the County Clerk’s office as follows:  Kim Marquis and Phyllis Winters.  After discussion, a motion was made by Dunn and seconded by Fixico to approve Kim Marquis and Phyllis Winters as requisitioning officers for the County Clerks office.

THE VOTE:   Carrell, aye; Fixico, aye; Dunn, aye.

In other old business, the roof continues to leak in the Assessor’s office.  After discussion, Dale Dunn agreed to get estimates from Monty Goucher, an inspector with the CED #7 Board, on putting up a metal roof or remopping the existing roof.  After estimates are received, this will be brought up at a later time.

Item No. 15:   NEW BUSINESS. There was no new business.

Item No. 16:    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION. There was no public participation.

Item No. 17:   VENDOR PARTICIPATION. There was no vendor participation.

Item No. 18:   APPROVE CLAIMS. A motion was made by Fixico and seconded by Dunn to approve payment of the following claims as presented:

Payments by Fund                                                           Approved

                                                                                                                                                                                               From:  2/2/2009

                                                                                                                                                                                               To:  2/2/2009

 

                      Warrant No.   Vendor Name                                                                      Amount    Purpose

 

                      Assessor Fees Revolving

                                       10       Aquathin Heartland                                                              $17.00    Water

                      County Health Department

                                     129       Gary Winters Electrical Heating & A/C                         $248.00    Repair

                                     130       Quill                                                                                       $1,687.17    Office Supplies

                                     131       Shelburne Heating & Air                                                   $268.31    Labor And Materials

                                     132       Centerpoint Energy                                                            $447.09    Utilities

                                     133       Altus Power                                                                           $933.02    Utilities

                                     134       AT&T                                                                                         $499.01    Telephone & Internet

                      Court Clerks Revolving Fund

                                       77       Freeland, Jeanne M.                                                            $43.89    Mileage

                                       78       Privett Sales                                                                       $2,640.00    Filing Cabinet(s)

                                       79       Lowell, Julian M                                                                      $65.00    Labor

                                       80       Bearden, Chase                                                                    $195.00    Labor

                      General

                                     978       Home Health Products                                                        $34.50    Uniforms

                                     979       Lee Office Equipment                                                        $542.61    Office Supplies

                                     980       Aquathin Heartland                                                              $22.75    Water

                                     981       A-1 Locksmith, James C. Brand Dba.                              $69.00    Locks & Keys

                                     982       Express Services Inc.                                                          $418.25    Wages

                                     983       Lee Office Equipment                                                          $51.94    Office Supplies

                                     984       Kellpro                                                                                     $399.00    Server

                                     985       Reyes Electric                                                                        $236.00    Labor And Materials

                                     986       Kiwanis Club                                                                          $100.00    Flag(s)

                                     987       Fox Building Supply                                                               $42.85    Supplies

                                     988       Janus Supply Company                                                     $362.05    Supplies

                                     989       Bugmaster Inc.                                                                        $75.00    Pest Spraying

                                     990       Moonlight Maintenance                                                     $56.95    Supplies

                                     991       Altus Power                                                                       $2,959.34    Utilities

                                     992       AT&T                                                                                         $116.10    Utilities

                                     993       Johnson s Vacuum Shop                                                       $4.00    Belts

                                     994       Quill                                                                                             $24.29    Office Supplies

                      Highway Cash

                                  1121       O Reilly Automotive                                                                $7.70    Parts And Supplies

                                  1122       Cintas Corporation #628                                                   $272.55    Uniform Cleaning

                                  1123       Farm Plan (Atwoods)                                                         $451.99    Parts And Supplies

                                  1124       Adams, Richard                                                                    $130.00    Tire Repair

                                  1125       Brewer's Auto Supply                                                        $351.51    Parts And Supplies

                                  1126       Western Equipment  LLC                                                  $180.19    Parts And Supplies

                                  1127       Doane, Bennie D.                                                             $1,405.00    Clay

                                  1128       Amsco Steel                                                                           $490.00    Rebar

                                  1129       Okla. Empl. Security Commission                                  $215.95    Unemployment

                                  1130       C.L. Boyd                                                                                 $459.33    Part(s)

                                  1131       Airgas Mid South                                                                      $8.42    Parts And Labor

                                  1132       Calvin s Automotive                                                           $190.54    Transmission

                                  1133       PikePass Customer Service Center                                 $80.00    Tolls

                                  1134       McCalley Diesel Service                                                    $790.00    Part(s)

                                  1135       Lawton Communications                                                  $181.00    Parts And Labor

                                  1136       Dunn, Dale L.                                                                     $1,062.53    Mileage

                                  1137       Adams, Richard                                                                    $280.00    Tire Repair

                                  1138       O Reilly Automotive                                                           $172.10    Parts And Supplies

                                  1139       Hercules Tire Sales Inc.                                                  $1,108.33    Tires/Maintenance On Vehicles

                                  1140       Amsco Steel                                                                           $181.90    Tubing

                                  1141       Gilbreath Rock, LLC                                                       $10,827.00    Recycled Rock

                                  1142       Fox Building Supply                                                                 $8.99    Hooks

                                  1143       Gilbreath Rock, LLC                                                         $7,200.00    Concrete

                                  1144       Oklahoma Vegitation Management Associati          $160.00    Registration Fee

                                  1145       Ferguson, Louise                                                              $2,480.00    Gravel

                                  1146       Precision Mower Repair Inc.                                             $59.40    Chain(s)

                                  1147       Farm Plan (Atwoods)                                                         $163.93    Parts And Supplies

                                  1148       Barco Municipal Products Inc.                                        $382.71    Sign(s)

                                  1149       Western Equipment  LLC                                                  $565.48    Parts And Supplies

                                  1150       Cintas Corporation #628                                                   $264.60    Uniform Cleaning

                                  1151       Altus Ready Mix                                                                   $360.00    Concrete

                                  1152       C.L. Boyd                                                                                   $59.76    Parts And Supplies

                                  1153       Texas General Supply                                                    $1,011.49    Supplies

                                  1154       OCT Equipment                                                                    $170.08    Relays

                                  1155       Consolidated Bearing & Supply                                          $8.47    Part(s)

                                  1156       Badger Oil Co.                                                                       $325.20    Batteries

                                  1157       Amsco Steel                                                                             $68.42    Steel

                                  1158       Daniel Truck Parts Inc.                                                       $392.60    Part(s)

                                  1159       Badger Oil Co.                                                                          $88.76    Part(s)

                                  1160       Gilbreath Rock, LLC                                                         $4,500.00    Concrete

                                  1161       AT&T                                                                                           $80.07    Utilities

                                  1162       Town Of Eldorado                                                               $335.17    Utilities

                      Jackson County Sales Tax Revolving Fund

                                     226       Mark s Plumbing Parts &                                               $1,039.68    Plumbing Parts

                                     227       Kay Electric                                                                               $91.01    Fuses

                      Judicial Drug Court

                                       62       District Attorney's Office                                                  $676.00    Motor Pool Vehicle

                                       63       Redwood Toxicology                                                      $1,062.00    Drug Testing Supplies

                                       64       Leathers, David W.                                                              $360.00    Drug Court Meetings

                                       65       Leathers, David W.                                                              $224.00    Drug Court Meetings

                      Sheriff Service Fees

                                       19       Streicher s                                                                              $927.81    Uniform Shirts

                                       20       Altus Power                                                                       $3,675.34    Utilities

 

 

THE VOTE: Carrell, aye; Fixico, aye; Dunn, aye.

Item No. 19:   ADJOURNMENT.  A motion was made by Fixico and seconded by Dunn to adjourn.

THE VOTE:  Carrell, aye; Fixico, aye; Dunn, aye.

The next meeting is set for Monday, February 9, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioner’s office. Notice of the meeting was given by posting the required notice on the information center of the County Courthouse at 9:53 a.m. on Friday, January 30, 2009.

 

ATTEST:

 

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Christi Hair, County Clerk                                                  Cary Carrell, Chairman of Board of County Commissioners