Criminal Justice Authority
BOCC Meeting Room 204
Agenda — 45 items
- 1 Call To Order
- 2 Roll Call
- 3 Notice of the meeting was properly posted on May 9, 2025.
- 4 For purposes of this agenda “Action” means any of the following: amending, approving, approving as amended, deferring, denying, giving instructions to staff, making a recommendation to another public body, receiving documents or presentations, referring to committee, reconsidering, re-opening, returning, or striking the item.
- 5 Pledge of Allegiance
- 6 Citizen Participation: “Citizens may address the Board during open meetings under the agenda item “Citizen’s Participation.” However, the Board cannot discuss, take action or make any decisions on matters not on the current agenda. Please fill out a “Citizen’s Participation” request form provided by the County Clerk’s office or complete the fillable form that will be provided by PublicComment@oklahomacounty.org and submit via email or hand the form to the recording secretary prior to the meeting.
- 7 Approval of Minutes
- 1. Discussion and possible actions to approve meeting minutes of March 11, and April 14, 2025.
- 9 Departmental Items:
- 2. Receive, accept and discuss report by Interim Chief Executive Officer Paul Timmons and/or those persons designated by him, regarding operation of and improvements for the Oklahoma County Detention Center, which may include personnel recruitment initiatives, Oklahoma State Health Department matters, the housing of juveniles, medical procedures and matters, budgetary and financial matters, plans for improvement of operation of the Oklahoma County Detention Center, and regarding enhanced use of release of detainees through the Medical Own Recognizance Program, with possible actions as desired by the Authority. Requested by Paul Timmons.
- 3. Receive, accept, and discuss report by Chief Financial Officer Chris Sherman regarding income statements, financial reports, and current budget for Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority, with possible actions as desired by the Authority. Requested by Paul Timmons.
- 4. Discussion and possible action to ratify invoices and claims approved by Vice Chairman Steven Buck for March and April 2025. Requested by Paul Timmons.
- 5. Approval of invoices and claims list for May 12, 2025, with discussion and actions as desired by the Authority. List available for inspection in the office of the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority Secretary, Room 201, Oklahoma County Office Building. Requested by Paul Timmons.
- 5. Approval of invoices and claims list for May 12, 2025, with discussion and actions as desired by the Authority. List available for inspection in the office of the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority Secretary, Room 201, Oklahoma County Office Building. Requested by Paul Timmons.
- 6. Discussion and possible action to ratify the contract with MGT Impact Solutions, LLC for the preparation of a written report and presentation of evidence to the district court to set the cost of incarceration at the Oklahoma County Detention Center as required by law. Requested by Paul Timmons.
- 7. Discussion and possible action to ratify Jail Services Agreement with the City of Oklahoma City to house municipal prisoners and other related services. Requested by Paul Timmons.
- 6. Discussion and possible action to ratify the contract with MGT Impact Solutions, LLC for the preparation of a written report and presentation of evidence to the district court to set the cost of incarceration at the Oklahoma County Detention Center as required by law. Requested by Paul Timmons.
- 8. Discussion and possible action to approve Consulting Services Agreement with Darrell Ross, PhD regarding Aaron Cooper v. Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority, et al, Case No. CIV-2024-1056-D. Requested by Paul Timmons
- 7. Discussion and possible action to ratify Jail Services Agreement with the City of Oklahoma City to house municipal prisoners and other related services. Requested by Paul Timmons.
- 9. Discussion and possible action on a Request for Proposal for Executive Search Services. Requested by Paul Timmons.
- 8. Discussion and possible action to approve Consulting Services Agreement with Darrell Ross, PhD regarding Aaron Cooper v. Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority, et al, Case No. CIV-2024-1056-D. Requested by Paul Timmons
- 10. Discussion and possible action to nominate and elect a trustee to serve as Chairperson for the remainder of the term of the position which expires on June 30, 2025. In accordance with Article VII, Section 3 of the Trust Indenture, the Chairperson may not be an elected official. Requested by Paul Timmons.
- 11. Discussion and possible action to nominate and elect a trustee to serve as Vice Chairperson for the remainder of the term of the position which expires on June 30, 2025. In accordance with Article VII, Section 3 of the Trust Indenture, the Vice Chairperson may not be an elected official. Requested by Paul Timmons.
- 10. Discussion and possible action to nominate and elect a trustee to serve as Chairperson for the remainder of the term of the position which expires on June 30, 2025. In accordance with Article VII, Section 3 of the Trust Indenture, the Chairperson may not be an elected official. Requested by Paul Timmons.
- 12. Discussion and possible action to set the June 2025 meeting for the election of a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for the term beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026. Requested by Paul Timmons.
- 13. Report regarding meetings of the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority Citizens Advisory Board, with discussion and possible acceptance and other actions as desired by the Authority. Requested by Paul Timmons.
- 14. Announcement: Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting of the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority in 2025 is on Monday, June 16, 2025 , or as otherwise scheduled or held in accordance with the Oklahoma Open Meetings Act. Requested by Paul Timmons.
- 12. Discussion and possible action to set the June 2025 meeting for the election of a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for the term beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026. Requested by Paul Timmons.
- 23 Board Comment/General Remarks
- 24 No New Business
- 14. Announcement: Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting of the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority in 2025 is on Monday, June 16, 2025 , or as otherwise scheduled or held in accordance with the Oklahoma Open Meetings Act. Requested by Paul Timmons.
- 25 Executive Session
- 26 Recess into executive session
- 15. To enter into executive session pursuant to 25 O.S. 307 (B)(4) to engage in confidential communications between the public body and its attorney concerning a pending investigation, claim or potential action against the City of Oklahoma City arising out of nonpayment of costs for housing municipal prisoners, the board has determined that disclosure will seriously impair the ability of the public body to process the claim or conduct a pending investigation, litigation, or proceeding in the public interest. Requested by Rod Heggy, ADA.
- 16. To enter into executive session pursuant to 25 O.S. 307 (B) (4) to engage in confidential communications between the public body and its attorney concerning a pending investigation, claim or action regarding Estate of Stephens v. Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority, CIV-2023-114-PRW and where on advice of its attorney, the board has determined that disclosure will seriously impair the ability of the public body to process the claim or conduct a pending investigation, litigation, or proceeding in the public interest. Requested by Rod Heggy, ADA.
- 17. To enter into executive session pursuant to 25 O.S. 307 (B) (4) to engage in confidential communications between the public body and its attorney concerning a pending investigation, claim or action regarding Cooper v. Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority, CIV-2024-1056-D and where on advice of its attorney, the board has determined that disclosure will seriously impair the ability of the public body to process the claim or conduct a pending investigation, litigation, or proceeding in the public interest. Requested by Rod Heggy, ADA.
- 18. To enter into executive session pursuant to 25 O.S. 307 (B) (4) to engage in confidential communications between the public body and its attorney concerning a pending investigation, claim or action regarding Estate of Slavins v. Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority, CIV-2024-575-D and where on advice of its attorney, the board has determined that disclosure will seriously impair the ability of the public body to process the claim or conduct a pending investigation, litigation, or proceeding in the public interest. Requested by Rod Heggy, ADA.
- 19. To enter into executive session pursuant to 25 O.S. 307 (B) (4) to engage in confidential communications between the public body and its attorney concerning a pending investigation, claim or action regarding Simmons v. Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority, CIV-23-859-HE and where on advice of its attorney, the board has determined that disclosure will seriously impair the ability of the public body to process the claim or conduct a pending investigation, litigation, or proceeding in the public interest. Requested by Rod Heggy, ADA.
- 32 Return from executive session
- 20. Action regarding in confidential communications between the public body and its attorney concerning a pending investigation, claim or potential action against the City of Oklahoma City arising out of nonpayment of costs for housing municipal prisoners, the board has determined that disclosure will seriously impair the ability of the public body to process the claim or conduct a pending investigation, litigation, or proceeding in the public interest. Requested by Rod Heggy, ADA.
- 21. Action regarding in confidential communications between the public body and its attorney concerning a pending investigation, claim or action regarding Estate of Stephens v. Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority, CIV-2023-114-PRW and where on advice of its attorney, the board has determined that disclosure will seriously impair the ability of the public body to process the claim or conduct a pending investigation, litigation, or proceeding in the public interest. Requested by Rod Heggy, ADA.
- 22. Action regarding in confidential communications between the public body and its attorney concerning a pending investigation, claim or action regarding Cooper v. Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority, CIV-2024-1056-D and where on advice of its attorney, the board has determined that disclosure will seriously impair the ability of the public body to process the claim or conduct a pending investigation, litigation, or proceeding in the public interest. Requested by Rod Heggy, ADA.
- 23. Action regarding confidential communications between the public body and its attorney concerning a pending investigation, claim or action regarding Estate of Slavins v. Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority, CIV-2024-575-D and where on advice of its attorney, the board has determined that disclosure will seriously impair the ability of the public body to process the claim or conduct a pending investigation, litigation, or proceeding in the public interest. Requested by Rod Heggy, ADA.
- 24. Action regarding in confidential communications between the public body and its attorney concerning a pending investigation, claim or action regarding Simmons v. Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority, CIV-23-859-HE and where on advice of its attorney, the board has determined that disclosure will seriously impair the ability of the public body to process the claim or conduct a pending investigation, litigation, or proceeding in the public interest. Requested by Rod Heggy, ADA.
- 38 Adjourn