The Board of County Commissioners of Kay
County, Oklahoma, met in regular session at
The meeting was moved to Courtroom A
because of the number of people in attendance.
Chairman Wilson called the meeting to
order. Those present were as follows: Steve
Austin, Vice-Chairman; Dee Schieber, Member; Mark Gibson, District Attorney
(DA); Will Clark, First Assistant District Attorney; Judy Barnes, Kay County
Assessor; Christy Kennedy, Kay County Treasurer; Everette Van Hoesen, Kay
County Sheriff; Larry Klumpp, OSU Extension; Charles Abbott, Blackwell Journal
Tribune; Scott Cloud, Newkirk Herald Journal; Sharon Rowen, Ponca City News; Tammy
Reese, Kay County Clerk/Secretary (see sign in sheet).
Motion was made by Schieber and seconded by
Shane Frye, Executive Director of the
Blackwell Chamber of Commerce introduced Attorney Dan McMahan to speak on
behalf of the Blackwell Industrial Authority for the adoption of The Joint
Master Project Plan relating to the
Mr. McMahan began by saying a tax increment
district was created in
McMahan said on
Jail Issues: Sheriff Van Hoesen reported the daily inmate
count showing 123. Van Hoesen mentioned
a leaking valve in the fire alarm system and said that was the biggest expense.
Sheriff Department’s FY2007-2008
budget: Commissioner Austin asked the
sheriff to prepare a breakdown of expenses and present to the
Commissioners. Undersheriff Steve Kelly
handed to the Commissioners the costs projections for April through June
2008. Kelly said to pay expenses for the
remainder of the fiscal year they would be around $65-70,000 short.
Kelly said money was set back to pay for
control panels. Commissioner Wilson said
he had some reservations on whether or not replacing the control panels would
correct things.
Other areas of expenses mentioned
were: Increase in juvenile detention
cost (up $32,000); increase in wages due to overtime/employee shortage, 12-13
employees beginning of year currently fully staffed at 21; increase in fuel
costs (up $31,000) and transports; income to jail has decreased with expenses
to jail increased.
Citizen Pat Branch spoke concerning her
personal interest in the recent purchase of 55 acres bought to build the
proposed new jail facility (the acreage will border her home). Concerns mentioned were: Number of acres purchased; no appraisal was
done on the property; the amount paid per acre; county paying closing costs on
the property; safety issues for her family, sewer/lagoon; environmental issues;
who will service electricity.
Commissioner Schieber said no matter where
we would decide to build someone would be against it. Schieber commented he felt bad for Branch and
told her he did not think there would be any environmental issues.
Commissioner Austin explained the
negotiated price on the property between the Gelmers and the Justice Facilities
Authority (JFA).
JFA Chairman Bruce Robinson said the
authority looked at several other sites and options and it was a unanimous
decision that the site purchased was the best selection.
DA Mark Gibson said it was a reasonable
price for the property, it was what the authority was looking for and it was
what they choose.
JFA Chairman Bruce Robinson presented a
detailed report of the JFA. Topics in
report were: BACKGROUND – Oklahoma State
Health Department inspections of Kay County Jail listing findings of serious
deficiencies within jail, $95,000.00 fines levied against
Robinson presented to local newspapers for
immediate release a response to an e-mail circulated by the City of Ponca City
and the Ponca City Development Authority (printed in the Tuesday, April 8,
2008, edition of the Ponca City News) mentioning inaccuracies and misleading
information regarding the proposed Kay County Sales Tax to be voted on by the
citizens of the county on May 13, 2008.
Robinson’s press release concluded by
saying he hoped everyone would take time to inform themselves of the facts, ask
questions and make an informed decision on
Chairman Robinson spoke mentioning the
following topics: The nature of fines
levied against Kay County, the many deficiencies and the seriousness of the
overcrowded jail; $95,000 fines that are now under appeal; if enforced the
fines and other costs will be added to the property owners; property owners
will suffer from the burden of additional taxes from the fines to be enforced;
sales tax is the fairest way to solve our jail problems; out of 77 counties
only four counties including Kay County do not have a sales tax; it is Kay
County’s responsibility to provide a safe secure facility; the number of
arrests and repeated violators.
Robinson added we (JFA) are passionate
about the need for a new jail. We have
met at least every other week for over a year to find a solution. We have hired professional advisors,
architects, engineers and consultants as well as attorneys to give us direction
and guidance. We have taken our
responsibilities seriously and believe our recommendations are correct and will
solve our current problems. We ask for
your support as we face the future together, united for a safer, more secure
DA Mark Gibson said as your District
Attorney a new jail is a must. Gibson
began by saying the JFA was asked to serve as volunteers, they had no idea what
was going on and no prior involvement in county government. They (JFA) were on board to figure out
problems and come up with a solution.
The JFA came in saying we do not want a new jail but now are saying we
have to have a new jail. Gibson said the
fact that no one wants a new jail does not change the fact that we need a new
jail.
Gibson noted that in 1987 there were 800
criminal cases and in 2007 there were 2,000.
He said
Gibson referred to a jail log randomly
picked and said 69 percent of the inmates from that log were from
Gibson commented he was offended by the
e-mail from
Gibson said the most important government
duty is the safety and protection of the people.
Gibson then explained that funds raised by the
sales tax would only be spent on the jail and when the bond is paid off the tax
will be cut in half. He said if the
sales tax brings in more than projected then the bond would be paid off as soon
as possible.
Gibson commented Oklahoma Juvenile Affairs
would like to use the current jail as a juvenile detention center, adding that
doesn’t mean it will happen. Gibson said
the current jail could also be used as a holding cell.
Gibson ended by saying bottom line is we
have dangerous people on the streets because we are setting bonds so low and
that is a direct product of not having enough room in our current jail
facility.
Motion was made by Schieber and seconded by
Austin approving Chairman Wilson to sign Agreement between the Board of County
Commissioners and ‘Subscribers’ listed below allowing remote terminal
capabilities with the Assessor’s Office:
Richard Braden. Motion carried: Schieber, aye;
Motion was made by
Motion was made by Schieber and seconded by
No discussion was made concerning Road and
Bridge Projects.
Motion was made by Schieber and seconded by
Motion was made by
No action was taken on ODOT Form 324A on
Project STP-136C(164)CO SJN 25107(05).
Motion was made by Schieber and seconded by
Motion was made by Austin and seconded by
Schieber approving the following Resolutions to deposit: Res#7, 8-199, Public Building Authority,
April 2008 Rent-$1,408.84; Res#7, 8-200, Highway Dist#2, Road Crossing Permit
Dry Road Pipeline-$500.00; Res#7, 8-201, Child Abuse Prevention, Juror
Donations-$315.17. Motion carried: Schieber, aye;
Motion was made by
Motion was made by
No public appearances were made.
Motion was made by Schieber and seconded by
Motion was made by Schieber and seconded by
Schieber commented he wanted to refer to an
article in last weeks Newkirk paper and wanted it noted that it was not a grant
Motion was made by
Motion was made by Schieber and seconded by
FY 2007/2008 PURCHASE ORDERS:
2007-2008 Cert.Fee: 40, Kennedy,
Christine, 130.29, Travel; General: 2135, Kansas Turnpike Authority, 18.50,
Blanket; 2136, Houser Hardware, 585.84, Blanket; 2137, Bankers Credit Card
Service, 206.64, Out Of County Expense; 2138, Fleetcor Technologies, 5032.49,
Fuel; 2139, Take Ten Tire, 435.78, Blanket; 2140, Birch Telecom, 1.51, Blanket;
2141, City of Blackwell, 1050.00, Rent; 2142, Juniors Locks & Alarms,
75.00, repair lock; 2143, Juniors Locks & Alarms, 85.05, Lock & keys;
2144, Lewis Associate Architects, 1600.00, Architectural Services; 2145,
Patriot Signage, 192.50, Voter signs; 2146, Keeler Roto-Rooter Service, 70.00,
Maintenance; 2147, Midwest Computers, 150.00, COMPUTER SERVICE; 2148, Southwest
Business Products, 71.46, OFFICE SUPPLIES; 2149, Thomson-West, 542.48, OK ST
Books; 2150, Muskogee County Detention
Cntr,
279.24, Juvenile Detention; 2151, Farha Wholesale Co., 228.57, Floor Supplies;
2152, Southwest Business Products, 71.76, Copy Paper; 2153, Gee, Daryle R.,
44.64, Meals; 2154, Okla. Juvenile Justice SVCS, 1201.72, Juvenile Detention;
2155, Ok Cooperative Extension
Service,
7190.00, Contractual Services; Health: 333, Walmart Community BRC, 51.34,
Blanket; 334, Staples, 54.96, Blanket; 335,
336,
Merrifield Office Supply, 137.80, Envelopes; 337, Peterson Handwriting, 27.38,
Pencils And Sharpeners; 338, U.S. Postal Service, 1000.00, Postage; 339, Yadon
& Putnam Public Acct., 485.00,
Estimate Of Needs; 340, Carol Rickards, 168.75, Nursing; Highway: 1531, Total
Com Inc., 57.25, Blanket; 1532, Kelle Oil Company, 984.20, Blanket; 1533,
Pioneer Hydraulics, 53.78, Blanket; 1534, Take Ten Tire, 931.47, Blanket; 1535,
Cool Rush Water & Ice, 16.47, Blanket; 1536, Lampton Welding, 13.50,
Blanket; 1537, Pioneer Hydraulics, 11.63, Blanket; 1538,
Take
Ten Tire, 965.95, Blanket; 1539, Blackwell True Value Hardware, 65.45, Parts
& supplies; 1540, Take Ten Tire, 179.46, Blanket; 1541, Hats Auto Supply,
37.89, Blanket; 1542, Kelle Oil Company, 2741.04, Blanket; 1543, Take Ten Tire,
982.16, Blanket; 1544, Unifirst Corporation, 545.25, Uniform Cleaning; 1545,
Waste Connections Inc, 85.45, Billing; 1546, Staples, 38.91, OFFICE SUPPLIES;
1547, Blackwell Coop, 2172.90, Herbicide;
1548, Circuit Engineering District #8, 256.00, Road signs; 1549, 7 Mile Mine
LLC, 5959.98, Crusher Run; 1550, Filter Care Of
Inc.,
126.45, Medical Supplies; 1557, Brawley Engineering, 5600.00, Engineering;
1558, Bkl Incorporated, 10000.00, Engineering; 1559, Stingley, Jack, 285.00,
Welding supplies; 1560, Budget Pest Control, 75.00, Quarterly maint.; 1561, Pioneer
Equipment Rental, 687.60,
Motor;
1562, Austin, Steve, 174.27, Mileage & Meals; 1563, Schieber, Dee, 206.32,
Mileage & Meals; Jail Cash Fund: 171, Quality Water Service, 79.25, Water
& Cooler Rent; 172, Four State Maintenance, 444.68, Supplies; 173, U.S.
Foodservice, 7625.49, Blanket; 174, Lowes Building Center, 204.80, Blanket;
175, Leach Paper Co., 815.91, Blanket; 176, Health Professionals, 12253.23,
Blanket; 177, Craftmaster, 81.24, Parts for jail; 178, Houser Hardware, 155.40,
Drain Cleaner; 179, Opportunity Center Inc., 80.00, Shirts; 180, Superior
Plumbing, 635.00, Repair leaks; 181, Robbins Restaurant Repair, 58.05, Part for
slicer; 182, Carys Septic Cleaning,
75.00, Service call; Serv.Fee: 181, Galaxie Business, 30.51, Blanket; Training: 4, GT Distributors Inc.,
3769.15, Tasers/Cartridges; Drug Court: 16, Hartwig, Kyle, 2617.50, Contractual
Services
Details’
concerning the above listed purchase orders/claims are available in the
There being no other business, motion was made by Schieber and
seconded by
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Approved this 21st day of April, 2008.
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LAILE WILSON, CHAIRMAN
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STEVE
AUSTIN, VICE-CHAIRMAN
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DEE SCHIEBER, MEMBER
ATTEST:
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TAMMY REESE,
SECRETARY, BOARD OF
(SEAL)
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