February 22, 2011

 

The County Commissioners met in Regular Session at 10:00 a.m. in the County Commissioners office.  Those present were: Chairman, Cary Carrell; Member, Anthony Fixico; County Sheriff, Roger LeVick; County Assessor, Gerald Sherrill; County Treasurer, Janet S. Wright;  County Clerk, Christi Hair; County Emergency Management Director, Jerry Gibson;  Paula Peterson; City of Altus Emergency Management Director, Lloyd Colston; Gary McGee; Bob Tucker; City of Altus Fire chief J.R. Wheeler.

ABSENT:  Vice-Chairman, Marty Clinton

AGENDA:

Item No. 1:   Call Meeting to Order. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Carrell.

Item No. 2:   APPROVE MINUTES OF LAST MEETING(s). A motion was made by Fixico and seconded by Carrell to approve the minutes of the last meeting; a regular meeting held on Monday, February 14, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioner’s Office of the Jackson County Courthouse and an Emergency Meeting held on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in the Commissioner’s Office of the Jackson County Courthouse. 

THE VOTE:   Fixico, aye; Carrell, aye.

Item No. 3:  Approve Reports.  There were no reports presented.

Item No. 4:  Officers Reports.   Chairman Carrell relinquished the floor to Emergency Management Director, Jerry Gibson.   Mr. Gibson, on behalf of Jackson County, presented a plaque to Mr. Bob Tucker, Jackson County District #2 employee.  The plaque is in recognition of his dedication and service.  Mr. Gibson stated that on February 2, 2010, during the ice storm, Mr. Tucker noticed a vehicle which was stuck in the ice.  Just down the road, he noticed an elderly man distressed and trying to walk through the ice and snow to get home.  Mr. Tucker drove the man home and sat with him for a while to make sure he would be okay.  The next day Mr. Tucker went back and brought the gentleman’s vehicle home and checked on him.  The gentleman stated that by taking him home, Mr. Tucker had probably saved his life.  County Commissioner for District #2, Anthony Fixico, thanked Mr. Tucker for his service and loyalty.  

Item No. 5:   Approve Blanket Purchase Orders.  A motion was made by Fixico and seconded by Carrell to approve the issuance of five(5) blanket purchase orders for the District Attorney’s Office,  one (1) blanket purchase order for the Sheriff’s Department, one(1) blanket purchase orders for the Health Department as follows:

·         Untied Supermarkets   / Graduation Supplies / JDC-2                                                     $  300.00

·         Motionworks / Alcohol Bracelets / JDC-2                                                                              $3500.00

·         Motionworks / GPS Tracking / JDC-2                                                                                        $  600.00

·         Motionworks / Lab Testing / JDC-2                                                                                           $1500.00

·         Redwood Toxicology / Lab Test / JDC-2                                                                                  $1000.00

·         Smith’s Firestone / Tires & Mtce. Of Sheriff’s Dept. Vehicles / SSFCF-2                  $1500.00

·         WalMart Community / Supplies for Health Dept. / HD-2                                                                $  300.00

THE VOTE:  Fixico aye; Carrell, aye.

Item No. 6:   Consideration and possible action on Resolution for determining the maximum monthly highway expenditures for the month of February 2011.  A motion was made by Fixico and seconded by Carrell to approve and adopt Resolution #2011-9 which states the maximum amount of highway expenditures the Purchasing Agent may encumber for the month of February, 2011, an amount not to exceed $1081934.85.

THE VOTE:  Fixico aye; Carrell, aye.

Item No. 7:   Consideration and possible action on supplemental appropriations for the month of January 2011.  A motion was made by Fixico and seconded by Carrell to approve Supplemental Appropriations for the month of January, 2011 as follows:

 

·         Drug Court                                                                                                                          $3180.00

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THE VOTE:  Fixico aye; Carrell, aye.

Item No. 8:  Open bids with possible acceptance for one New Truck Mounted Pothole Patching Machine: On Lease/Purchase Plan for Jackson County Dist #3.  Bids were presented by County Clerk, Christi Hair, from vendors as follows:  C.L. Boyd- NO BID; Kirby Smith – 2011 ROSCO RA-400 totaling $168101.00; Jo-Co Equipment – (two bids) 2011 Volvo UD-Truck 245 HP Diesel totaling $181985.00 and 2011 Volvo UD-Truck 280 HP totaling $185975.00; G.W. Van-Keppel – NO BID.  After some discussion and review of bids submitted, a motion was made by Carrell and seconded by Fixico to accept the bid submitted by Kirby-Smith, for a 2011 ROSCO RA-400 Truck Mounted Pothole Patching Machine with a 60 month lease option totaling $3097.72 per month.

 

THE VOTE:  Fixico aye; Carrell, aye.

Item No. 9:   Consideration and possible action on appointment of Julie Miller to serve on the Jackson County Fair Board fulfilling Monica Thompson’s term ending February 2012.  A motion was made by Carrell and seconded by Fixico to approve the appointment of Julie Miller to serve on the Jackson County Fair Board, fulfilling Monica Thompson’s term, which ends February, 2012.

 

THE VOTE:   Fixico aye; Carrell, aye.

Item No. 10:   Consideration and possible action on appointment of Jacob Farquhar to serve on Jackson County Fair Board.  A motion was made by Fixico and seconded by Carrell to approve the appointment of Jacob Farquhar to serve on the Jackson County Fair Board; term ending January, 2013.

 

THE VOTE:  Fixico aye; Carrell, aye.

Item No. 11: Consideration and possible action on appointment of Roy Wayne Moreau to serve on Jackson County Fair Board. A motion was made by Carrell and seconded by Fixico to approve the appointment of Roy Wayne Moreau to serve on the Jackson County Fair Board; term ending  January, 2013.

 

THE VOTE:  Fixico aye; Carrell, aye.

Item No. 12:   New Business.  At this time, Chairman Carrell skipped to Item No. 13, Public Participation. 

After discussion which occurred under Item #13, and upon the recommendation of Mr. Wheeler and Mr. Colston, a motion was made by Carrell and seconded by Fixico to adopt and approve Resolution #2011-10 which states that Jackson County will enter into a burn ban beginning February 23, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. and end on March 24, 2011, thirty (30) days later, unless otherwise voted by the Board of Commissioners of Jackson County.

Chairman Carrell presented to the Board of Commissioners a Sheriff’s Return of Sale which lists Bancfirst as plaintiff and Heartland Transportation of Oklahoma Inc.; Glen Baker; Lavada Baker; Steve Baker; Zelda Baker; United States of America, ex rel Internal Revenue Service; James Collins; Liberty National Bank-Cache Branch; United States of America, ex rel USDA Farm Service Agency; Janet Wright, Jackson County Treasurer; Board of County Commissioner, Jackson County.

Item No. 13:    Public Participation. Fire Chief, J.R. Wheeler, stated the he understood the Emergency Meeting held on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 implemented a burn ban for 30 days.  He only recently realized it was for 7 days.  Lloyd Colston explained that although there is a chance for rain this week, according to all the information he has received, it will not be enough to lift the burn ban.  Both Mr. Colston and Mr. Wheeler recommended to the Board of Commissioners that another burn ban be implemented for 30 days.  Mr. Wheeler stated that if significant rainfall is received, the Board of Commissioners can lift the burn ban at any time.  Chairman Carrell stated that if all guidelines for a burn ban are being met, he does not have a problem implementing a 30 day burn ban.  At this time Chairman Carrell took the discussion back to Item #12.

Item No. 14:   Vendor Participation. There was no Vendor Participation.

Item No. 15:   Approve Claims.   A motion was made by Fixico and seconded by Carrell to approve the following claims for payment:                                                                           Fiscal Year: 2010-2011

         Payments by Fund                                                  Approved

From:  2/22/2011                                                                                                                                                             To:  2/22/2011

 

                      Warrant No.   Vendor Name                                                                      Amount    Purpose

 

                      County Health Department

                                     228       Okla. State Dept. Of Health                                      $13,784.88    Payroll Expenses

                                     229       Airgas Mid South Inc.                                                           $21.50    Oxygen

                                     230       Walmart Community                                                         $249.45    Supplies

                                     231       Altus Broadcasting                                                              $600.00    Announcements

                                     232       Janus Supply Company                                                     $234.28    Cleaning Supplies

                                     233       Touchtone Communications                                          $185.33    Monthly Service

                                     234       Conner, Lisa G.                                                                        $34.00    Professional Services

                                     235       George Bros. Termite/Pest Control                               $60.00    Spraying

                      General

                                     894       Lee Office Equipment                                                         $95.00    Repair

                                     895       Touchtone Communications                                               $4.71    Monthly Service

                                     896       AT & T                                                                                         $18.80    Monthly Service

                                     897       Touchtone Communications                                               $9.62    Monthly Service

                                     898       AT & T                                                                                         $42.55    Monthly Service

                                     899       Embassay Suites Hotel And Conference Cent         $231.00    Lodging

                                     900       Touchtone Communications                                               $5.50    Monthly Service

                                     901       AT & T                                                                                         $18.80    Monthly Service

                                     902       Quill                                                                                          $232.12    Office Supplies

                                     903       Touchtone Communications                                               $4.12    Monthly Service

                                     904       AT & T                                                                                         $19.05    Monthly Service

                                     905       Moonlight Maintenance                                                  $265.50    Cleaning Supplies

                                     906       Martin's Building & Plumbing                                          $85.67    Supplies

                                     907       AT & T                                                                                       $464.90    Monthly Service

                                     908       AT & T                                                                                           $6.35    Monthly Service

                                     909       Centerpoint Energy                                                            $843.67    Monthly Service

                                     910       Touchtone Communications                                               $2.77    Monthly Service

                                     911       AT & T                                                                                           $6.35    Monthly Service

                                     912       Sherrill Jr, Gerald F.                                                            $176.82    Reimbursement

                                     913       Bartlett Insurance                                                               $178.00    Insurance Premium

                                     914       Discount Prints & Speedy Signs                                       $75.00    Decals

                                     915       SW District Assessors Association, Donna G            $210.00    Meeting Attendance Fee

                                     916       Radio Shack Corporation                                                  $139.99    GPS

                      Highway Cash

                                  1365       AT & T                                                                                         $91.25    Monthly Service

                                  1366       AT & T                                                                                           $6.35    Monthly Service

                                  1367       Touchtone Communications                                            $11.82    Monthly Service

                                  1368       U S Cellular                                                                            $141.45    Monthly Service

                                  1369       Centerpoint Energy                                                            $270.39    Monthly Service

                                  1370       AT & T                                                                                         $28.34    Monthly Service

                                  1371       Heartland Publications LLC                                                $17.75    Affidavit of Publication

                                  1372       Carrell, Cary D.                                                                     $133.60    Reimbursement

                      Jackson County Sales Tax Revolving Fund

                                     252       Centerpoint Energy                                                        $1,762.05    Monthly Service

                      Judicial Drug Court

                                       58       Motionworks                                                                     $1,476.00    Drug Testing

                                       59       Motionworks                                                                         $516.00    Alcohol bracelet

                                       60       Redwood Toxicology                                                         $708.65    Lab Test

                                       61       Quill                                                                                          $110.60    Supplies

                                       62       U S Cellular                                                                               $90.00    Monthly Service

                                       63       Earls, Traci                                                                              $500.00    Contract Labor

                      Sheriff Contract Prisoners

                                     247       Walmart Community                                                     $2,606.74    Food For Inmates

                                     248       Bob Barker Company Inc                                                  $948.33    Hygiene Supplies

                                     249       Okla. Board Of Tests                                                             $24.00    Revaluation

                                     250       Touchtone Communications                                            $37.79    Monthly Service

                                     251       PikePass Customer Service Center                                $80.40    Pikepass

                                     252       Okla. Dept. Of Public Safety                                           $350.00    Olets User Fee

                                     253       AT & T                                                                                         $47.20    Monthly Service

                                     254       Martin's Building & Plumbing                                             $4.82    Part(s)

                      Sheriffs Commissary Fund

                                       32       Walmart Community                                                     $1,668.24    Merchandise/Supplies

 

 

THE VOTE:  Fixico, aye; Carrell, aye.

Item No. 16:   Adjournment. A motion was made by Fixico and seconded by Carrell to adjourn.

THE VOTE:  Fixico, aye;  Carrell, aye.

The next meeting is set for Monday, February 28, 2011 at 10:00 a. m. in the Commissioner’s Office of the Jackson County Courthouse. Notice of the meeting was given by posting the required notification on the Information Center of the Jackson County Courthouse at 9:55 a.m. on Friday, February 18, 2011.

 

 

ATTEST:

 

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