County of Canadian
State of Oklahoma
Board of County Commissioners Meeting
February 21, 2006
The Canadian County Board of Commissioners met at 9:00 a.m. in the Public Meeting Room. Those present were: Grant Hedrick, Jr., Phil Carson, Don Young, Phyllis Blair, Ronnie Funck, Amy Brandley, Charles Brandley, Cherri Brandley, Bob Malam, Jerry Smith, Marsha Bostic, Wayne Schwab, Darren Bailey, Bryon Palmer, Conrad Dudderar and Pat Hammert.
Hedrick called the meeting to order.
Young moved, seconded by Carson to approve the minutes of the February 13, 2006 meeting. Voting aye, Hedrick, Carson and Young.
Young moved, seconded by Carson to approve appropriations and transfers. Voting aye, Hedrick Carson and Young.
APPROPRIATIONS:
Unrest T Hwy from State Fuel Taxes $504,924.60
Sheriff’s Commissary Fund from Inmate Trust 264.75
Sheriff’s Service Fee from Foreign Service 20,557.39
Prisoner Care & Boarding from U.S. Treasury 200.00
Juvenile Detention Fund from CCPFA 209,788.00
TRANSFERS:
From Commissioners M & O to Commissioners Charity 800.00
There were no comments from the public.
Carson moved, seconded by Young to approve a Resolution Appointing Amy Brandley the Canadian County Floodplain Administrator. Voting aye, Hedrick, Carson and Young. County Assessor Ronnie Funck presented a Certificate and a pin to Brandley and read a letter he received from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board commending Brandley for the excellent work she does.
Young moved, seconded by Carson to approve the following appointments as Canadian County Floodplain Board Members:
a) Frank Austin – two (2) year term expiring 12/31/07
b) Cecil Bearden – six (6) year term expiring 12/31/11
c) Clarence McLoud – two (2) year term expiring 12/31/07
d) Carl Richie – four (4) year term expiring 12/31/09
e) Jack Scott – four (4) year term expiring 12/31/09
Voting aye, Hedrick, Carson and Young. Hedrick asked what the reason was for changing from seven to five members. Smith stated after researching the statutes, it was understood that there should be five members. Brandley stated Asst. District Attorney also recommended having five members by the Statutes. There was nothing to approve in writing.
Hedrick moved, seconded by Carson to approve a proposal from Aerial Data Service, Inc. for aerial photography digital mapping, and digital orthophotos in and around Section 16-T12N-R6W to be used by Watershed Concepts of Austin, TX, FEMA’s partner in their Flood Map Modernization project for Canadian County for the enhanced approximate study of Purcell Creek around the Banner area giving us flood elevations in and around Section 16-T12N-R6W. Young stated he didn’t feel we should approve this because he felt it would make precedence for any future problems that could come up. Hedrick stated he spoke with Andy Ardis, ACCO attorney and he stated it would be very beneficial for us to approve this proposal to assist in the upcoming Glen Eagles lawsuit. Brandley stated we have already spent time and effort in 2003 & 2004 for this project and she recommended approving this proposal to finalize a project already started and we have a lot at stake in this area with the Glen Eagles lawsuit. She stated there could be a possibility to share in the cost with the State. Brandley stated we would also have the information from this study in our new flood insurance rate maps from FEMA. Voting aye, Hedrick and Carson. Voting nay, Young.
The time being 9:30 a.m., Hedrick recessed the meeting for five minutes to address a concern in the Commissioners’ Office regarding snow and ice on the sidewalks.
The time being 9:35 a.m., the meeting was reconvened.
Young moved, seconded by Carson to approve a Proclamation Designating Oklahoma Emergency Management Week as February 26, 2006 through March 4, 2006. Voting aye, Hedrick, Carson and Young.
Young moved, seconded by Carson to approve two Applications for Permit for Duke Energy Field Services for the installation of natural gas pipeline crossings in the NE/4 of Section 21 into the SE/4 of Section 16-T12N-R8W and the NW/4 of Section 25 into the NE/4 of Section 26-T12N-R8W; and crossing between the SW/4 of Section 24 into the NW/4 of Section 25-T12N-R8W. Blair stated on the second permit, Duke Energy added an additional legal description when they brought it to the Commissioners’ Office after the agenda had been posted. Voting aye, Hedrick, Carson and Young.
Young moved, seconded by Carson to approve to employ Attorney Mart Tisdal as outside counsel to represent the Canadian County Board of Commissioners where necessary and the Canadian County Assessor with regard to certain Ad Valorem tax issues regarding oil and gas related cases. Funck stated he spoke with Asst. District Attorney, Paul Hesse and he feels this would be good for the County since oil and gas related issues is Tisdal’s expertise. Voting aye, Hedrick, Carson and Young.
Carson moved, seconded by Young to approve 299 hours of sick leave donation to Melvern Wilds from Antone Wiedemann. Carson stated Wilds was involved in a four wheeler accident and needs the time. Voting aye, Hedrick, Carson and Young. Blair asked Carson if he prepared a letter to attach to the sick leave donation. Carson stated he will get a letter prepared.
Young moved, seconded by Carson to approve Kevin M. Armold as Receiving Officer for FY 2005-06 for the Canadian County Election Board. Voting aye, Hedrick, Carson and Young.
Young moved, seconded by Carson to approve two Resolutions for Disposing of County Equipment for two Rotary Mowers, Inv. Numbers 430.41 & 430.43, SN W0CX15E002142 and W0CX15E002011 which were traded in for Canadian County District #2. Voting aye, Hedrick, Carson and Young.
Carson moved, seconded by Young to approve the January 2006 monthly report for the following:
a) Election Board
b) Sheriff’s Office
Voting aye, Hedrick, Carson and Young.
The Commissioners gave the following reports:
Young stated he attended the Tuesday morning coffee in Mustang where a Representative from Boral Bricks spoke on the new plant south of El Reno. He stated the plant is making clay color bricks right now but plan on making colored bricks soon. He stated they are planning an open house sometime in March. He stated they were grading, hauling rock and cutting brush.
Carson stated District #1 hauled 230 tons of 1 ½” crusher run to the fairgrounds, 825 tons of shale to 220th between Manning and Evans Roads, loaded 1850 gallons of patch oil to patch on Mustang Road between 248th and 234th and 192nd. He stated they installed some culverts and worked on a tree job on Wilshire. He stated they were ripping shale with the dozer at the pit, ran graders and worked on vehicles and equipment maintenance in the shop. He stated he attended the Canadian County Floodplain Board meeting, the Smith Farm & Garden appreciation luncheon, met the Caddo County District #3 about some crusher run in the Carnegie area and worked the Fair Board Election for District #1. He stated WilAnn LaFoe won the election. He stated he was concerned with the way the Fairboard Elections are conducted and thinks maybe they should be handled in a different manner. He stated when the weather is bad like it was, it’s not really right to expect people to drive to the election site.
Under new business, Carson stated he feels when all of the rock is hauled to the fairgrounds, a water tanker should be brought in to wet and pack the area because of the lack of rain. Hedrick agreed and stated he had a water tanker.
Carson moved, seconded by Young to approve Blanket Purchase Orders. Voting aye, Hedrick, Carson and Young.
Carson moved, seconded by Young to approve Claims. Voting aye, Hedrick, Carson and Young.
Young moved, seconded by Hedrick to adjourn. Voting aye, Hedrick, Carson and Young.
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Phyllis Blair, Canadian County Clerk
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