Board of County Commissioners
BOCC Meeting Room 204
Agenda — 42 items
- 1 Call to Order
- 2 Roll Call
- 3 Notice of the meeting was properly posted on August 30, 2024.
- 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 Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
- 6 Approval of Minutes
- 1. Discussion and possible action regarding the minutes of the meeting held on August 28, 2024 prepared by the County Clerk as authorized by statute (19 O.S. §243, 244, and 445) subject to additions or corrections by the Board of County Commissioners.
- 8 Recurring Agenda Items:
- 2. Discussion and possible action regarding all claims, list is attached and available for inspection in the office of the County Clerk, Room 201.
- 3. Discussion and possible action regarding Resolution No. 2024-4185 approving Blanket Purchase Orders as submitted by each department, list available for inspection in the office of the County Clerk, Room 201.
- 11 Consent Agenda Items on the consent agenda are routine in nature and approved with a single vote. However, any item on the consent agenda is subject to individual consideration at the request of a member of the body.
- 4. Discussion and possible action regarding Workers’ Compensation claim payments from Consolidated Benefits Resources in the amount of $22,801.77 for the period of 8/27/2024. Item requested by Karen Kint, Director of HR & Safety.
- 5. Litigation: Case No. CV-2024-1326 Notice in Condemnation Proceedings Case No. CV-2024-1327 Notice in Condemnation Proceedings Case No. CV-2024-1330 Notice in Condemnation Proceedings Case No. CV-2024-1330 Notice in Condemnation Proceedings Duplicate Case No. CV-2024-1337 Notice in Condemnation Proceedings Case No. CV-2024-1340 Notice in Condemnation Proceedings Case No. CV-2024-1330 Application Case No. CV-2024-1327 Application Case No. CJ-2022-2070 Amended Petition Case No. CIV-24-754-HE Disclaimer
- 6. Cancel check# 101028797 in the amount of $627.12 issued to Teresa Sellers dated 8/5/2024. Reissue 9/11/2024.
- 7. Discussion and possible action regarding Employee Benefit Medical Claims (UMR) for Oklahoma County in the amount of $149,856.15 pending notification of encumbrance to Jackie Wilson, Oklahoma County Treasurer's Office.
- 8. Discussion and possible action regarding Employees Benefit Warrant No.870839 through 870963 for Oklahoma County in the amount of $ 42,956.45 pending notification of encumbrance to Jackie Wilson, Oklahoma County Treasurer's Office.
- 17 End of Consent Docket
- 18 Departmental Items
- 19 District No. 1
- 9. Discussion and possible action to honor the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. John A. Reed, Jr. Requested by Commissioner Blumert, District 1.
- 21 District No. 2
- 10. Discussion and possible action to approve signing the Altria Settlement Distribution Statement. Requested by Brian Maughan, Chairman of the Board.
- 23 Citizens Bond Oversight Advisory Board
- 11. Discussion and possible action regarding the recommendation of the exploration of different funding opportunities, inclusive of Lease Revenue Bonds and the potential for a County wide tax increase, to include Ad Valorem and Sales Tax. Requested by Xavier Neira, Citizens Bond Oversight Advisory Board Member.
- 11. Discussion and possible action regarding the recommendation of the exploration of different funding opportunities, inclusive of Lease Revenue Bonds and the potential for a County wide tax increase, to include Ad Valorem and Sales Tax. Requested by Xavier Neira, Citizens Bond Oversight Advisory Board Member.
- 25 Emergency Management
- 12. Discussion, review, and possible action regarding the FY 2025 Annual Fire Equipment Agreement between Oklahoma County and the Town of Luther/Luther Fire Department. This Agreement as reviewed by the Oklahoma County District Attorney's Office, commences upon signature by the Oklahoma County Board of County Commissioners and ends on June 30, 2025.
- 27 Policy & Governance
- 13. Discussion, review, and possible action regarding the contract between The Board of County Commissioners and The Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General for the purpose of accepting the grant award for the A.G. Opioid Grant in the amount of $299,813.63. The contract was reviewed by the Oklahoma County District Attorney's Office for form and legality and commences upon signature of the Oklahoma County Board of County Commissioners and ends on June 30, 2026.
- 29 Commissioners Comments/General Remarks:
- 30 No New Business
- 31 Recess into executive session
- 14. 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 by Cook v. The City of Oklahoma City et al, CV-2024-2248, 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 Aaron Etherington, ADA.
- 15. To enter into executive session pursuant to 25 O.S. 307 (B)(1) to engage in confidential communications regarding the appointment of an individual salaried employee to serve as Interim Financial Administrator for the Board of County Commissioners and possible salary increase. Requested by Brian Maughan, Chairman for the BOCC.
- 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 by Board of County Commissioners v. City of Oklahoma City, CV-2024-1659, 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 Myles Davidson, County Commissioner District 3.
- 35 Return from executive session
- 17. Action regarding in confidential communications between the public body and its attorney concerning a pending investigation, claim or action by Cook v. The City of Oklahoma City et al, CV-2024-2248, 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 Aaron Etherington, ADA.
- 17. Action regarding in confidential communications between the public body and its attorney concerning a pending investigation, claim or action by Cook v. The City of Oklahoma City et al, CV-2024-2248, 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 Aaron Etherington, ADA.
- 18. Action regarding discussing the appointment of an individual salaried employee to serve as Interim Financial Administrator for the Board of County Commissioners and possible salary increase. Requested by Brian Maughan, Chairman for the BOCC.
- 19. Action regarding in confidential communications between the public body and its attorney concerning a pending investigation, claim or action by Board of County Commissioners v. City of Oklahoma City, CV-2024-1659, 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 Myles Davidson, County Commissioner District 3.
- 39 No Citizen Participation
- 40 Adjourn