Minutes from commissioners’ meeting 6-20-2023

Minutes from commissioners’ meeting 6-20-2023

The Board of County Commissioners of LeFlore County met in a regular business meeting Tuesday with Chairman Cody Covey presiding. Also present were Vice-Chair Jamie Oliver, Member Vallard Campbell and County Clerk Kelli Ford.

The following action was taken by the board:

1. Chairman Covey called meeting to order.
2. Motion was made by Oliver and seconded by Campbell to approve the minutes of regular meeting held June 12, 2023. Motion was approved all voting yes.
3. Motion was made by Covey and seconded by Oliver to approve claims/purchase orders as presented. Motion was approved, all voting yes.
4. Bonds, none presented.
5. Motion was made by Covey and seconded by Campbell to approve Monthly Fee Report as presented by the Election Board and is on file in the office of the County Clerk. Motion was approved, all voting yes.
6. Motion was made by Covey and seconded by Campbell to approve transfer of appropriations in the amount of $3,000.00 from Summerfield Fire Department Lease and Rental account to Summerfield Fire Department Maintenance and Operations account to cover the purchase of supplies. Motion was approved, all voting yes.
7. Blanket Purchase Orders: None presented.
8. New Business: No discussion.
9. Current road and bridge projects: No discussion.
10. Contract/labor documents: None presented.
11. Burn ban: No discussion.
12. Motion was made by Oliver and seconded by Covey to approve resolutions regarding the re-appointment of C. Robert (Bob) Reed, Audrey Balentine and Garry Ivey to the LeFlore County Hospital Authority Board and Sales Tax Supported Hospital Authority Board. Motion was approved, all voting yes.
13. Motion was made by Covey and seconded by Campbell to approve resolution regarding Election Board reimbursement for overtime hours worked for fiscal year 23/24. Motion was approved, all voting yes.
14. Motion was made by Covey and seconded by Oliver to approve resolution regarding Election Board reimbursement for poll books and postage for special elections for fiscal year 23/24. Motion was approved, all voting yes.
15. Motion was made by Covey and seconded by Campbell to approve 2023 return on resale and minutes as submitted by the County Treasurer for resale held June 12, 2023. Motion was approved, all voting yes.
16. Motion was made by Covey and seconded by Oliver to approve resolution for LeFlore County investment policy and designation of LeFlore County depository banks for fiscal year 2023/2024. Motion was approved, all voting yes.
17. Motion was made by Covey and seconded by Campbell to approve bid notice and resolution regarding advertising to accept sealed bids for the construction of a new bridge located on Bud French Road approximately 1.5 miles south of Highway 112, Cameron. Motion was approved, all voting yes.
18. Motion was made by Campbell and seconded by Oliver to table Agenda item # (18.) regarding request for use of ARPA funding to purchase equipment for the Sheriff Department until further review and revisions have been made. Motion was approved, all voting yes.
19. Motion was made by Oliver and seconded by Campbell to approve appointment of Jimmy Williams as First Deputy to LeFlore County Commissioner Highway Department District # 3 (three). Motion was approved, all voting yes.
20. Met with Enterprise Fleet Management representative John Holland for discussion on the benefits of using their company regarding lease purchase agreements with LeFlore County vehicles. Discussion only.
21. Motion was made by Covey and seconded by Campbell to approve renewal of 3 (three) annual Warren Cat 140 Motor Grader contracts currently located with LeFlore County Commissioner Highway Department District # 2. Motion was approved, all voting yes.
22. Motion was made by Covey and seconded by Campbell to table bid award regarding LeFlore County 6-month highway materials. Motion was approved, all voting yes.
23. Motion was made by Covey and seconded by Oliver to table award regarding the publication of LeFlore County annual Commissioner Proceedings. Motion was approved, all voting yes.
24. Motion was made by Oliver and seconded by Campbell to accept letter of resignation as submitted by Covey as Chairman to the Board of County Commissioners, LeFlore County Oklahoma. Motion was approved, all voting yes.
25. After vote by the Board of County Commissioners, motion was made by Covey and seconded by Campbell to appoint Jamie Oliver as Chairman to the Board of County Commissioners, LeFlore County, Oklahoma and appoint Campbell as Vice-Chairman to the Board of County Commissioner, LeFlore County, Oklahoma. Motion was approved, all voting yes.
26. Motion was made by Oliver and seconded by Campbell to adjourn. Motion was approved all voting yes, Covey-yes, Oliver-yes, Campbell-yes.