2025-1-27 Meeting Minutes
January 27, 2025
The Board of County Commissioners of Creek County (BOCC) met in Regular Session on Monday, January 27, 2025 at 9:00 a.m., date and time duly posted.
Item #1: Meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman, Stephens. Roll Call Stephens present, Moore present, Whitehouse present.
Item #2: Statement of compliance with open meetings act-Chairman.
Item #3: Commissioner Moore led the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation led by Whitehouse.
Item #4: Motion was made by Whitehouse and seconded by Moore to approve the minutes of January 21, 2025. Vote as follows: Stephens- Abstain, Moore - Aye, Whitehouse - Aye. A motion was made by Stephens and seconded by Whitehouse to correct the minutes from July 29, 2024 to January 6, 2025 on Item #1 stating Chairman, Whitehouse and correcting to Chairman, Stephens. Vote as follows: Stephens - Aye, Moore - Aye, Whitehouse - Aye.
Item #5: Motion was made by Whitehouse and seconded by Moore to approve Blanket Purchase Orders #3925 - 3971; Purchase Orders #2024-2025 911 Phone IT Support 2232 CASTLECOM LLC 1661.12; MONTHLY SERVICE 3868 OK COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS 221.44; Phone System 2862 CASTLECOM LLC 185.66; ARPA 2021 ROAD MATERIALS 3390 APAC CENTRAL INC 49080.54; Fair Board REFUND 3852 Banks, Brock 500.00; General ACCESS CONTROL 2151 CASTLECOM LLC 2496.33; AIR FRESHENERS 3255 Simply Scentsational 36.00; 3397 Simply Scentsational 192.00; AWARDS 3614 SOUTHWEST TULSA TROPHY 187.20; BOCC MINUTES 3702 SAPULPA DAILY HERALD 314.25; BOTTLED WATER 3865 FIZZ-O WATER COMPANY 38.20; CCSO VEHICLE REPAIRS 2618 Midtown Auto & Diesel Repair Inc 120.24; 3867 Midtown Auto & Diesel Repair Inc 800.17; CELL PHONE ACCESSORIES 2230 BULLETPOINT MOUNTING SOLUTIONS 2205.67; COMPUTER SERVER 2149 CASTLECOM LLC 1972.44; COMPUTER SUPPLIES/ PARTS 2723 CASTLECOM LLC 2087.22; ELECTION EXPENSES 3829 CREEK COUNTY ELECTION BOARD 45.00; HANDCUFFS 3853 MYCROW CUSTOMS LLC 630.00; IT Support 2679 CASTLECOM LLC 3686.00; Labor & Materials 2836 HUDSON PLUMBING HEATING AIR CONDITIONING INC 1335.00; Law Books & Services 3275 THOMSON-WEST 446.67; 3278 THOMSON-WEST 2492.15; LODGING 2692 Holiday Inn Express 126.00; OFFICE EQUIPMENT 3740 MERRIFIELD OFFICE SUPPLIES 725.00; OFFICE SUPPLIES 3608 Amazon Capital Services 169.10; 3870 MERRIFIELD OFFICE SUPPLIES 170.00; PARTS & SUPPLIES 2023 CROW BURLINGAME CO. 56.25; Professional Service 3531 Dirt Road Data 5067.00; Rent 3892 CREEK COUNTY HOME FINANCE AUTHORITY 2100.00; SERVICE 2381 A T & T 26.94; 2937 ATLINK SERVICES LLC 225.00; 3850 CASTLECOM LLC 80.00; 3874 ATLINK SERVICES LLC 225.00; Supplies 3817 MERRIFIELD OFFICE SUPPLIES 482.59; SUPPLIES 3395 JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL 35.96; 3733 MERRIFIELD OFFICE SUPPLIES 67.50; 3761 MERRIFIELD OFFICE SUPPLIES 86.62; 3810 Standley Systems 476.11; 3878 MERRIFIELD OFFICE SUPPLIES 344.55; TAG/TITLE 3887 Service Oklahoma 44.50; TIRE REPAIRS 3551 BRISTOW TIRE & AUTO SERVICE 77.50; TOW CHARGE 19 A & W TOWING INC 100.00; TRASH 3259 AMERICAN WASTE CONTROL INC 215.06; Utilities 3879 CITY OF SAPULPA 155.96; UTILITY 3384 A T & T MOBILITY 189.75; 3398 A T & T MOBILITY 82.51; 3808 EAST CENTRAL ELECTRIC COOP 462.00; 3811 EAST CENTRAL ELECTRIC COOP 372.00; 3815 O N G 234.18; Vehicle Upfit 3617 TRIKNTRUX 1475.00; Health MEDICAL SERVICE 3227 ST JOHN SAPULPA 100.00; PEST CONTROL 651 METRO TERMITE AND PEST CONTROL 480.00; PUBLICATION 2771 SAPULPA DAILY HERALD 68.56; Salary/Benefits 1112 Okla State Dept Of Health 33699.35; SERVICE 3231 ONE SOLUTION OUTDOOR SERVICE LLC 750.00; SUPPLIES 640 WESTLAKE ACE HARDWARE OK-020 55.81; 2500 MERRIFIELD OFFICE SUPPLIES 66.13; 3228 Amazon Capital Services 176.90; 3604 OWL LABS INC. 1674.00; Utilities 506 VIP Voice Services 861.25; 541 CITY OF SAPULPA 151.69; Highway 2559 Earl LE Dozer 3500.00; Fuel 3748 FLEET FUELS LLC 7268.38; LEASE PYMT 3453 ARMSTRONG BANK 2959.84; 3467 ARMSTRONG BANK 2959.84; MATERIAL 3389 APAC CENTRAL INC 904.69; OFFICE SUPPLIES 182 MERRIFIELD OFFICE SUPPLIES 453.36; 3132 MERRIFIELD OFFICE SUPPLIES 75.99; PARTS & SUPPLIES 3691 Amazon Capital Services 313.10; 3713 Amazon Capital Services 154.33; PARTS/SUPPLIES 3554 WHITE STAR 119.45; Utilities 3137 O G & E 484.26; 3165 O G & E 161.72; UTILITY 3409 A T & T MOBILITY 59.28; 3459 A T & T 294.57; 3472 O N G 425.14; Hwy-ST EMULSIONS 2020 ERGON A & E INC 364.06; EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 2176 CASTLECOM LLC 570.00; hauling/gravel 3635 Rebel Trucking 18887.49; 3851 BANKS & SON TRUCKING 9209.36; PARTS 3700 HOLT TRUCK CENTERS 1396.87; PARTS & SUPPLIES 306 BATTERY OUTFITTERS, INC 255.28; REPAIRS/LABOR/PARTS 3491 W & K OILFIELD REPAIR 450.00; SERVICE 3630 A T & T MOBILITY 140.40; Utilities 3240 O G & E 797.23; Jail-ST CCJ JAIL SUPPLIES/TOILET PAPER 3565 MERRIFIELD OFFICE SUPPLIES 1673.12; 3756 MERRIFIELD OFFICE SUPPLIES 871.77; CCJ VEHICLE REPAIRS 3755 I CARE AUTO GLASS & PARTS 162.50; Grinder 2255 BEYTCO INC 45600.00; Laundry Service 3813 Advantage Laundry Systems 185.00; Maintenance 160 ATWOODS 23.98; MEDICAL SUPPLIES/JAIL 3734 Amazon Capital Services 154.54; RENTAL 3746 THE HERTZ CORPORATION 253.59; TECH SUPPORT 3299 CASTLECOM LLC 492.50; TRANSPORTS/INMATES 3743 VISA/AMERICAN HERITAGE BANK 175.20; UNIFORM 3383 DANA SAFETY SUPPLY INC 304.04; UTILITIES ELECTRIC SERVICE 3752 O G & E 54.35; 3760 O G & E 4405.09; 3762 O G & E 126.36; 3809 O N G 355.13; Juv Dent-ST FOOD 230 SYSCO FOODS 692.73; PLUMBING SERVICES 3606 ASPEN PLUMBING LLC 990.00; TECH SUPPORT 1484 CASTLECOM LLC 634.00; UNIFORM & ACCESSORIES 3610 DANA SAFETY SUPPLY INC 119.90; UTILITIES ELECTRIC SERVICE 3754 O G & E 1249.45; ML Fee OFFICE SUPPLIES 3042 MERRIFIELD OFFICE SUPPLIES 94.00; Opioid Abatement Professional Service 3856 Creoks Mental Health Services Inc 18802.35; 3857 Human Skills And Resources, Inc. 11254.31; 3858 Lifegate Freedom Recovery Ministries 16408.00; Planning/Zoning LEASE PYMT 3422 Quadient Leasing USA Inc 187.92; Resale Supplies 3735 MERRIFIELD OFFICE SUPPLIES 87.89; 3880 MERRIFIELD OFFICE SUPPLIES 544.23; TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE 3418 Express Employment 840.00; SH Commissary CCSO VEHICLE REPAIRS 3866 I CARE AUTO GLASS & PARTS 4581.25; Sheriff Funding Assistance Network Services 3869 COX BUSINESS 1797.80; NEW VEHICLES 3307 BOB HOWARD CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM 36583.00; SH Svc Fee COMPUTER SUPPLIES/PARTS 2726 CASTLECOM LLC 2087.22; FOOD FOR INMATES 3396 BENCHMARK GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS LLC 8289.20. Vote as follows: Stephens - Aye, Moore - Aye, Whitehouse - Aye.
Item #6: NO DISCUSSION of new business. (In accordance with the Open Meetings Act, Title 25 O.S. § 311, new business is defined as any matter not known about or which could not have been reasonably foreseen within 24 hours of time of posting agenda.)
Item #7: Motion was made by Whitehouse and seconded by Moore to sign Resolution#2025-17 rezoning request CCZ-2154-Rebecca Gutierrez per recommendations of CCPC. Rezoning from Agricultural District to Heavy Residential District to allow a duplex. Murray stated that the lot did not meet requirements in size, so they did apply for a variance that was approved on 1/14/25. Tract is surrounded by Agricultural and Commercial Districts. There has been no opposition. Applicant is present. The CCPC recommended approval on 1/21/25, along with the Planning Office. Property located at 6248 S. 44th W. Avenue Tulsa, OK.-Wendy Murray, Planner. Vote as follows: Stephens - Aye, Moore - Aye, Whitehouse - Aye.
Item #8: Motion was made by Whitehouse and seconded by Moore to sign Resolution#2025-18 rezoning request CCZ-2158 and lot split CCLS-3019-Rick Cole per recommendation of CCPC. Rezoning from Light Residential District to Residential Manufactured Home District to allow lot split for one manufactured home. Tract 1 will contain .62 acres more or less and meet all requirements of Residential Manufactured Home District. Tract 2 will contain .62 acres more or less and meet all requirements of Light Residential District. Tracts are surrounded by Light Residential, Agricultural, and Residential Manufactured Districts. Murray stated we did have one neighbor concerned with the property becoming a rental property and how that would depreciate their property. Murray stated the tracts will be for the owner and his sister-in-law. Applicant is present. The CCPC recommended approval on 1/21/25, along with the Planning Office. Property located at 7141 Cottonwood Road Sapulpa, OK 74066-Wendy Murray, Planner. Vote as follows: Stephens - Aye, Moore - Aye, Whitehouse - Aye.
Item #9: Motion was made by Stephens and seconded by Whitehouse to sign Resolution#2025-19 surplussing K9 Deputy Ranger Male German Shorthaired Pointer INV#1192 and Resolution#2025-19A disposing of the same to be retired and adopted by his K9 Handler, Dru Davis. The Board thanked Ranger for his years of service and asked how old Ranger was, Bowling replied eight years old. Vote as follows: Stephens - Aye, Moore - Aye, Whitehouse - Aye.
Item #10: Motion was made by Stephens and seconded by Whitehouse to sign Resolution#2024-20 Proclamation in Recognition of Service and Retirement of K9 Deputy, Ranger. Bret Bowling, Sheriff and the Commissioners addressed the audience. It is with mixed emotions that we announce the retirement of K9 Ranger today. Joining us for this occasion are Ranger and his handler and partner of over six years, Sergeant Dru Davis. Ranger, a German Shorthaired Pointer, has been a valued member of the Sheriff's Office since his commissioning on October 01, 2018. His name, chosen through a countywide contest involving local grade schools, reflects the creativity of the bright children of Creek County. Certified through the Council of Law Enforcement Education and Training as a part of a Narcotics K9 team, and nationally recognized by the United States Police Canine Association in detention, Ranger has made significant contributions to public safety. Over his career, he has participated in 155 narcotics deployments, leading to the discovery of 261 pounds of marijuana, 28 grams of methamphetamine, 1 gram of heroin, and numerous unidentified pills. Ranger has also been involved in six missing person searches, providing vital assistance in critical situations. In addition to his investigative work, Ranger and Sergeant Davis have completed over 200 deployments in our schools and community events, as well as assisting local and state agencies with narcotics detection. Beyond his professional achievements, Ranger is known for his exceptional temperament, often seen engaging with the community, and an unwavering dedication, earning him the title of a "very, very good boy." Today, we honor Ranger's service to the citizens of Creek County and extend our gratitude for his contributions. He will be deeply missed, but his legacy will remain a proud part of the Sheriff's Office. Thank you, Ranger. Enjoy your well-deserved retirement. Vote as follows: Stephens - Aye, Moore - Aye, Whitehouse - Aye.
Item #11: Motion was made by Stephens and seconded by Whitehouse to sign 2025 REAP Contract for purchase of a fire training container for the Olive Volunteer Fire Department and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents, Contract #250131, in the amount of $60,000.00, funding period December 20, 2024 to June 30, 2026. Vote as follows: Stephens - Aye, Moore - Aye, Whitehouse - Aye.
Item #12: Motion was made by Whitehouse and seconded by Moore to sign 2025 REAP Contract for purchase of an Excavator to address lead and copper rule requirements of lead and copper inventory and removal for Creek County Rural Water District #5 and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents, Contract #250139, in the amount of $60,000.00, funding period December 20, 2024 to June 30, 2026. Vote as follows: Stephens - Aye, Moore - Aye, Whitehouse - Aye.
Item #13: Motion was made by Moore and seconded by Whitehouse to sign 2025 REAP Contract to repave S. 433rd W. Avenue from HWY 33 North to W. 91st St. S., in District #2 and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents, Contract #250228, in the amount of $150,000.00, funding period December 20, 2024 to June 30, 2026. Vote as follows: Stephens - Aye, Moore - Aye, Whitehouse - Aye.
Item #14: Motion was made by Whitehouse and seconded by Moore to sign 2025 REAP Contract for asphalt overlay on S. 513th W. Avenue from HWY 66 to W. 271st St. S., in District #3 and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents, Contract #250227, in the amount of $115,000.00, funding period December 20, 2024 to June 30, 2026. Vote as follows: Stephens - Aye, Moore - Aye, Whitehouse - Aye.
Item #15: Motion was made by Stephens and seconded by Whitehouse to sign the Local Elected Official Consortium Agreement between Green Country Workforce Development Board and Creek County replacing Leon Warner with Zac Moore, District #2 Commissioner. Vote as follows: Stephens - Aye, Moore - Aye, Whitehouse - Aye.
Item #16: Motion was made by Stephens and seconded by Whitehouse to sign Staffing Agreement with Express Employment Professionals for the Commissioners Office. Stephens stated this is to find a full-time Cleaner for the Courthouse and Collins Building. Stephens stated Andrew Goforth, Assistant District Attorney has reviewed and approved the contract. Vote as follows: Stephens - Aye, Moore - Aye, Whitehouse - Aye.
Item #17: Motion was made by Whitehouse and seconded by Moore to Amend Resolution#2025-12, naming Newt Stephens, Jr, as the Alternate Representative to the CED #1 Board of Directors. Vote as follows: Stephens - Aye, Moore - Aye, Whitehouse - Aye.
Item #18: Motion was made by Stephens and seconded by Moore for the Allocation of Beverage Tax to be distributed as follows Bristow $3,262.83; Depew $315.68; Drumright $1,966.30; Kellyville $782.68; Kiefer $1,679.80; Lawrence Creek $92.94; Mannford $2,505.50; Mounds $715.86; Oilton $679.76; Sapulpa $16,843.36; Slick $115.98. Vote as follows: Stephens - Aye, Moore - Aye, Whitehouse - Aye.
Item #19: Motion was made by Stephens and seconded by Whitehouse to approve Utility Permit from Cox Communications per County Spec for cable line, by boring, size of line 0.625", size of casing 2" conduit, to cross Overlook Dr. approximately 0.08 miles S. of HWY 117, further described as 458' S. of the N.W. corner of Section 5, T17N, R12E, in District #1. Vote as follows: Stephens - Aye, Moore - Aye, Whitehouse - Aye.
Item #20: Motion was made by Stephens and seconded by Whitehouse to approve Utility Permit from ONE Gas Inc. per County Specs for natural gas pipeline by boring, size of line ¾", to cross W. 184th St. approximately 3.27 miles S. & 2.38 miles W. of Jct. US 75 & SH 67, further described as 1557' S. of the N.E. Corner of Section 5, T16N, R12E, in District #1. Vote as follows: Stephens - Aye, Moore - Aye, Whitehouse - Aye.
Item #21: Discussion and possible action regarding the American Recovery Plan 2021 funds directed to Creek County by the federal government. Mortazavi stated we have filed and submitted the quarterly report.
Public Comment: NONE
Adjournment: Motion was made by Stephens and seconded by Whitehouse at 9:37 a.m. to adjourn and meet again 2-3-25. Vote as follows: Stephens - Aye, Moore - Aye, Whitehouse - Aye.