February 9, 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 Court Clerk, Rhonda Stepanovich; County Treasurer, Janet Wright; County Clerk, Christi Hair, Ward Hill with G.W. Van Keppel, Lloyd Colston with Altus FEMA, Charles Horton, Jason Mantzke, both concerning Item #10; J.R. Wheeler with Altus Fire Department; Samuel Talamantez, OEM, Jana Harris, Robin Hoefar, Deborah Glasgow, all with SWODA.

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; a regular meeting held on February 2, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioner’s office.

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

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

·         DA Bogus Check Division                                                                                               $ 52,543.69

·         Jackson County Court Clerk                                                                                         $460,234.80

·         Jackson County Election Board                                                                                   $    2,517.26

                                                                                                               

Item No. 4:   APPROVE BLANKET PURCHASE ORDERS.  There were no blanket purchase orders presented.

 Item No. 5:   CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON RESOLUTION FOR RE-ISSUANCE ON BURN BAN.  By recommendation of local FireChiefs, 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; with the following exceptions added:  County residents may be allowed to burn trash in a barrel covered with screen if the wind is less than 10MPH.

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

Item No. 6:   CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON SUPPLEMENTAL  APPROPRIATION  FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY, 2009.  A motion was made by Fixico and seconded by Carrell to approve the following Supplemental Appropriations for the month of January, 2009:

·         Sheriff Service Fee                                                                                                          $  1,107.50

·         County Assessor Fees Revolving Fund                                                                    $     109.00

·         T-County Highway-District #1                                                                                     $     500.00

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

Item No. 7:   CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE MONTHLY HIGHWAY EXPENDITURES FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2009. A motion was made by Dunn and seconded by Fixico to approve and adopt Resolution #2009-9 determining the maximum monthly highway expenditures the County Purchasing Agent may encumber for the month of February, 2009; and amount not to exceed $588,119.24.

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

Item No. 8:  CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF PUBLICATION OF COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY, 2009.  A motion was made by Dunn and seconded by Fixico to approve for publication the Commissioners Proceedings for the month of January, 2009 as presented.

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

Item No. 9:  CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ACCEPTANCE OF BID ON 2009 BACKHOE-LOADER FOR DISTRICT #3. After consideration of all bids with options, a motion was made by Carrell and seconded by Dunn to accept the bid from G.W. Van Keppel for a Volvo BL-70 for $75,263.00 which includes all options listed.  The choice was made on option #7 (which gave a choice of 2 lever 4-way backhoe controls pilot or 2 stick 4-way) to go with the 2-stick 4-way option.  

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

Item No. 10:  CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON PETITION TO REOPEN PUBLIC ROAD/CHARLES HORTON.  Charles Horton, Attorney for Jason Mantzke, brought a petition in front of the Board of County Commissioners asking for the removal of a gate on CR166.  Mr. Manztke has limited access to his property because of this gate.  A motion was made by Fixico and seconded by Dunn to table this Item until the owners of all properties can be notified and the District Attorney can be consulted.

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

Item No. 11:  CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON SUBMITTAL OF NOTICE OF INTENT TO OKLAHOMA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OF FUNDS TO COMPILE HAZARDOUS MITIGATION PLAN FOR JACKSON COUNTY AND ENTITIES.  Deborah Glasgow with SWODA gave a presentation on the steps involved on setting up a Hazard Mitigation Plan for Jackson County. The base plan is for $25,000.00 with a 75-25% split with the 75% from grant money and the county matching with 25%. There is a $.50 per capita charge plus $1,000.00 for each school district.  There is also a one- time administration charge for each Notice of Intent filed for $2,500.00.  The current Notice of Intent expires in June of 2010.  Ms. Glasgow informed the Commissioners there needs to be a Resolution adopted to move forward with participation in the program. A motion was made by Carrell and seconded by Fixico to put this Item on next week’s agenda in order to issue a Resolution number. 

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

Item No. 12:   OLD BUSINESS.  The County Clerk presented an amendment to the minutes dated January 12, 2009. A motion was made by Carrell and seconded by Fixico to add to next week’s agenda.

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

The County Assessor presented a sample list of terms and conditions and disclaimer for selling surplus property and equipment On-Line.

Item No. 13:   NEW BUSINESS. County Treasurer, Janet S. Wright, presented the Sales Tax figures for the month of December which totaled $121,373.08.  This figure is up from last month.  She also presented the Use Tax figures in the amount of $6,849.50 which is also up from last month.

The County Treasurer, Janet S. Wright, informed the Commissioners the town of Elmer is having financial difficulties. A discussion followed about the responsibilities of the County in the event of disbanding a municipality.

Item No. 14:    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.  The public participation was mentioned by line item.

Item No. 15:   VENDOR PARTICIPATION. There was no Vendor Participation.

Item No. 16:   APPROVE CLAIMS.  A motion was made by Carrell and seconded b y Fixico to approve the following claims as presented with corrections being made to claim #2233 on signatures: Approved

From:  2/9/2009

                                                                                                                                                                                               To:  2/9/2009

 

                      Warrant No.   Vendor Name                                                                      Amount    Purpose

 

                      County Clerk Lien Fee

                                       12       Hair, Christi L.                                                                        $319.45    Travel Expenses

                      County Clerk Preservation Fee

                                         9       Mid-West Printing                                                               $438.30    Filing Supplies

                      County Health Department

                                     135       Alltel                                                                                         $100.19    Telephone & Internet

                      Court Clerks Revolving Fund

                                       82       Bearden, Chase                                                                    $290.00    Labor

                                       83       Lowell, Julian M                                                                    $290.00    Labor

                      General

                                     995       Smiths Firestone                                                                  $674.20    Tires/Maintenance On Vehicles

                                     996       Wilmes Ford                                                                          $431.15    Maintenance/Repair Of Vehicles

                                     997       Moco Electric                                                                         $179.59    Light Bulbs

                                     998       Interstate Battery Center                                                   $33.29    Batteries

                                     999       Bugmaster Inc.                                                                     $120.00    Pest Spraying

                                  1000       Janus Supply Company                                                          $5.45    Cleaning Supplies

                                  1001       Lee Office Equipment                                                        $333.78    Office Supplies

                                  1002       Lawton Communications                                                  $120.00    Lease Payment

                                  1003       Express Services Inc.                                                          $433.19    Wages

                                  1004       Johnstone Supply                                                                $949.96    Wheels

                                  1005       Farm Plan (Atwoods)                                                           $99.00    Misc Supplies

                                  1006       Osborn, Donald K.                                                                 $20.63    Travel Expenses

                                  1007       Okla. Dept. Of Labor                                                             $25.00    Boiler Inspection

                                  1008       Comanche County Regional                                            $496.50    Juvenile Detention

                                  1009       Brewer's Auto Supply                                                          $22.00    Unleaded Gasoline

                                  1010       Brewer's Auto Supply                                                          $21.50    Fuel

                      Highway Cash

                                  1163       Aquathin Heartland                                                              $57.50    Water

                                  1164       Lee Office Equipment                                                          $39.19    Office Supplies

                                  1165       Pulltarps Manufacturing                                                   $505.40    Part(s)

                                  1166       Jackson County Water                                                         $30.00    Utilities

                                  1167       Southwest Oklahoma Internet                                        $29.95    Utilities

                                  1168       U S Cellular                                                                             $136.96    Cellular Service

                                  1169       Altus Power                                                                             $15.00    Utilities

                                  1170       Welch State Bank                                                             $1,265.73    Lease Payment

                                  1171       Cintas Corporation #628                                                   $230.92    Uniform Cleaning

                                  1172       Smiley s Tire & Auto                                                           $314.46    Parts And Labor

                                  1173       Amsco Steel                                                                             $45.95    Steel

                                  1174       Altus Power                                                                           $251.81    Utilities

                                  1175       Altus Power                                                                             $17.68    Utilities

                                  1176       Welch State Bank                                                             $1,788.67    Lease Payment

                                  1177       Welch State Bank                                                             $1,788.67    Lease Payment

                                  1178       Pauper's Corner                                                                   $249.75    Parts And Supplies

                                  1179       Daniel Truck Parts Inc.                                                       $775.09    Part(s)

                                  1180       Hooper Auto Parts                                                              $237.70    Parts And Supplies

                                  1181       Locke Wholesale Electric Supply                                        $5.80    Supplies

                                  1182       Daniel Truck Parts Inc.                                                       $452.63    Part(s)

                                  1183       Town Of Olustee                                                                    $42.23    Utilities

                                  1184       Consolidated Bearing & Supply                                      $220.48    Supplies

                                  1185       Daniel Truck Parts Inc.                                                       $667.64    Part(s)

                                  1186       Newsom Auto Supply                                                          $18.96    Part(s)

                                  1187       Empire Company, The                                                   $1,874.00    Lease Payment

                                  1188       Empire Company, The                                                   $1,874.00    Lease Payment

                                  1189       Security State Bank                                                         $1,786.60    Lease Payment

                      Jackson County Sales Tax Revolving Fund

                                     228       UniFirst Holding Inc.                                                           $324.00    Uniform Rental

                      Mortgage Cert. Fee

                                       12       Kellpro                                                                                     $350.00    Computer Maintenance/Support

                      Sheriff Service Fees

                                       21       Fuelman Of Southern Oklahoma                               $2,901.03    Gasoline

                      Sheriffs Commissary Fund

                                       25       Okla. Tax Commission                                                        $383.07    Sales Tax

                                       26       Janus Supply Company                                                        $53.80    Cleaning Supplies

 

 

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

Item No. 17:   ADJOURNMENT.  A motion was made by Fixico and seconded by Dunn to adjourn.  The next meeting is set for Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 10:00a.m. in the Commissioner’s office.  Notice of the meeting was given by posting the required notices on the Information Center of the County Courthouse on Friday, February 6, 2009 and 9:11a.m.

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

 

 

 

ATTEST:

 

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