Board of County Commissioners
BOCC Meeting Room 204
Agenda — 71 items
- 1 Call to Order
- 2 Roll Call
- 3 Notice of the meeting was properly posted on August 20, 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 was led by David Barnes.
- 6 Approval of Minutes
- 1. Discussion and possible action regarding the minutes of the meeting held on August 14, 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. Opening of the following bids and/or Requests for Qualifications. Any vendor wanting to review the bids or RFQs may see the Purchasing Agent immediately following this meeting. P25120-01- Oklahoma County Courthouse 11th Floor Stairwell Extension
- 4. Discussion and possible action for the Board Of County Commissioners to review and approve the Purchasing Agent’s recommendation regarding a Sole Source Purchase for Flock Safety by the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office. Requested by Chantel Boso, Director of Purchasing.
- 5. Discussion and possible action regarding Resolution No. 2024-4055 for Blanket Purchase Orders as submitted by each department, list available for inspection in the office of the County Clerk, Room 201.
- 13 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.
- 6. Discussion and possible action regarding Workers’ Compensation claim payments from Consolidated Benefits Resources in the amount of $2,127.19 for the period of 8/13/2024. Item requested by Karen Kint, Director of HR & Safety.
- 7. Cancel check # 110015927 in the amount of $1,900.00 issued to Oklahoma Traffic Engineering Association Inc. dated 2/14/2024. Reissue on 8/21/24.
- 8. Cancel ck#101028792 in the amount of $399.00 issued to Moore Norman Technology Center dated 8-5-24 Do Not Reissue
- 9. Cancel check# 101026858 in the amount of $3,979.76 issued to AT&T Oklahoma dated 10/11/2023. Reissue 8/21/2024.
- 10. Election Board Monthly Report. July 2024
- 11. Litigation: Case No. CJ-2024-1162 Summons Case No. CJ-2024-1162 Summons Case No. PHS-2024-309 Administrative Compliance Order Case No. CV-2024-1356 Deposit of Commissioners Award Case No. CV-2024-1354 Deposit of Commissioners Award Case No. CV-2024-1344 Deposit of Commissioners Award Case No. CV-2024-1338 Deposit of Commissioners Award Case No. CV-2024-1333 Deposit of Commissioners Award Case No. CV-2024-1329 Deposit of Commissioners Award Case No. CV-2024-1324 Deposit of Commissioners Award Case No. CV-2024-1361 Deposit of Commissioners Award Case No. CV-2024-1354 Notice of Hearing Case No. CJ-2024-5175 Summons Case No. CV-2024-1326 Notice of Hearing Case No. CV-2024-1354 Temporary Restraining Order Case No. CV-2024-1324, Case No. CV-2024-1359 Notice in condemnation Proceedings
- 12. Discussion and possible action regarding Employee Benefit Medical Claims (UMR) for Oklahoma County in the amount of $214,558.18 pending notification of encumbrance to Megan Tejeda, Oklahoma County Treasurer's Office.
- 13. Discussion and possible action regarding Employee Benefit AffirmedRX Invoice No. 1585 for Oklahoma County in the amount of $250,000.00 pending notification of encumbrance to Megan Tejeda, Oklahoma County Treasurer's Office.
- 14. Discussion and possible action regarding Employee Benefit Warrant No. 870672 through 870709 for Oklahoma County in the amount of $17,658.25 pending notification of encumbrance to Megan Tejeda, Oklahoma County Treasurer's Office.
- 15. Discussion and possible action regarding Tin Horn Installation in District 2 for Richardson. This item is in compliance with Resolution No. 2020-5733. Requested by Stacey Trumbo, PE, County Engineer.
- 16. Discussion and possible action regarding Tin Horn Installation in District 2 for Gibson. This item is in compliance with Resolution No. 2020-5733. Requested by Stacey Trumbo, PE, County Engineer.
- 17. Discussion and possible action regarding Tin Horn Installation in District 1 for Callaway. This item is in compliance with Resolution No. 2020-5733. Requested by Stacey Trumbo, PE, County Engineer.
- 26 End of Consent Docket
- 27 Departmental Items
- 28 District No. 2
- 18. Discussion and possible action regarding a letter of support for W.K. Jackson Leadership Academy to use public safety frequencies for walkie talkie communication. Approved as to form and legality by Aaron Etherington, ADA. Requested by Brian Maughan, Chairman of the Board.
- 19. Discussion and possible action regarding appointing Melissa Markel to serve as trustee on the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority. Requested by Brian Maughan, Chairman of the Board.
- 18. Discussion and possible action regarding a letter of support for W.K. Jackson Leadership Academy to use public safety frequencies for walkie talkie communication. Approved as to form and legality by Aaron Etherington, ADA. Requested by Brian Maughan, Chairman of the Board.
- 20. Discussion and possible action to approve contract for legal services with Pierce Couch Hendrickson Baysinger & Green, L.L.P. to provide legal representation in Stacy Willis, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Mitchell Everest Willis, Deceased, v. Board of County Commissioners for Oklahoma County, et al., Case No. CIV-18-323-D, United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma. Amount of the contract not to exceed $20,000. This agreement shall become effective upon signatures of both parties and shall terminate on June 30, 2025. Requisition number 12501662-00. Approved as to form and legality by Aaron Etherington, ADA. Requested by Brian Maughan, Chairman of the Board.
- 21. Discussion and possible action to approve contract for legal services with Pierce Couch Hendrickson Baysinger & Green, L.L.P. to provide legal representation in Simco-Horvath v. Steven Brewer, et al. , Case No. CIV-21-514-G, U.S.D.C. for the Western District of Oklahoma. Amount of the contract not to exceed $50,000. This agreement shall become effective upon signatures of both parties and shall terminate on June 30, 2025. Requisition number 125016600-00. Approved as to form and legality by Aaron Etherington, ADA. Requested by Brian Maughan, Chairman of the Board.
- 22. Discussion and possible action to approve contract for legal services with Pierce Couch Hendrickson Baysinger & Green, L.L.P. to provide legal representation in Jazmine Monay Miller v. Board of County Commissioners of Oklahoma County, el al., Case No. CIV-22-665-D, U.S.D.C. for the Western District of Oklahoma. Amount of the contract not to exceed $60,000. This agreement shall become effective upon signatures of both parties and shall terminate on June 30, 2025. Requisition number 12501661-00. Approved as to form and legality by Aaron Etherington, ADA. Requested by Brian Maughan, Chairman of the Board.
- 23. Discussion and possible action to approve contract for legal services with Pierce Couch Hendrickson Baysinger & Green, L.L.P. to provide legal representation in Ja’Lee Foreman v Board of County Commissioners of Oklahoma County, el al., Case No. CIV-21-1062-F, U.S.D.C. for the Western District of Oklahoma. Amount of the contract not to exceed $10,000. This agreement shall become effective upon signatures of both parties and shall terminate on June 30, 2025. Requisition number 12501659-00. Approved as to form and legality by Aaron Etherington, ADA. Requested by Brian Maughan, Chairman of the Board.
- 24. Discussion and possible action to approve contract for legal services with Pierce Couch Hendrickson Baysinger & Green, L.L.P. to provide legal representation in Billy Joe Alstatt v. Board of County Commissioners of Oklahoma County, el al., Case No. CIV-22-811-D, U.S.D.C. for the Western District of Oklahoma. Amount of the contract not to exceed $100,000. This agreement shall become effective upon signatures of both parties and shall terminate on June 30, 2025. Requisition number 12501663-00. Approved as to form and legality by Aaron Etherington, ADA. Requested by Brian Maughan, Chairman of the Board.
- 36 Assessor
- 25. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of contract for the CAMA contract and for the software support and license agreement for Catalis dba Patriot Properties, Inc. For FY 2024-2025 Requisition No. 12501559 has been issued to Catalis in the amount of $139,107.00 from General Fund/Assessor Revaluation/Professional Services Other (1001-140-54455), contingent upon the encumbrance of funds. Requested by Larry Stein, Oklahoma County Assessor, and approved as to form and legality by Aaron Etherington, Assistant District Attorney.
- 38 Benefits and Retirement
- 26. Discussion and possible action regarding the renewal agreement with Pre-Paid Legal services for the County paid ID Shield employee program. This item is requested by the Benefits and Retirement Department.
- 40 County Clerk
- 27. Discussion and possible action regarding the Oklahoma County Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) for fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. This item is requested by the County Clerk Finance Department, Office of Maressa Treat.
- 42 Engineering
- 28. Discussion and possible action regarding signing the claim form from Pinnacle for acquisition services for Bridge and Approaches Replacement Project: J/P 28718(05) Luther Rd over North Canadian River. Requested by Stacey Trumbo, PE, County Engineer.
- 29. Discussion and possible action regarding Resolution No. 2024-4026 declaring the following property surplus to the needs of the county described real property: A tract of land lying in the Southwest (SW/4) of Section Thirteen (13), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Two (2) West of the Indian Meridian Oklahoma County, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, described as follows; Commencing at the Southwest corner of the Southwest Quarter (SW/4); Thence North and parallel with the West Boundary line of said (SW/4) for a distance of 329.24 feet; Thence East and parallel to the South Boundary line of said (SW/4) for a distance of 60.00 feet; to the Point of Beginning; Thence North and parallel to the West Boundary line of said (SW/4) a distance of 330.00 feet; Thence East and parallel to the South Boundary line of said (SW/4) a distance of 268.77’ feet; Thence South and parallel to the West Boundary line of said (SW/4) a distance of 330.00’ feet; Thence West and parallel to the South Boundary line of said (SW/4) a distance of 268.80’ feet to the Point of Beginning. Said tract contains 2.03 AC more or less. Requested by Stacey Trumbo, PE, County Engineer, as approved as to form and legality by Aaron Etherington, Assistant District Attorney.
- 45 Planning Commission
- 30. Discussion and possible action regarding Resolution No. 2024-3907 to release or not to release the Maintenance Bond (Road) (Bond # SUR 2327969) in the amount of $319,411.80 posted by the principal to assure maintenance for two (2) years after the acceptance of Addington Farms II Section II a residential subdivision. The project was satisfactorily completed and the maintenance term period has expired. The Principal is requesting that the bond be released. Location: Northwest corner of the intersection of NW 220th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., County Highway District #3. Requested by Erik Brandt, Principal Planner and approved as to form and legality by Aaron Etherington, Assistant District Attorney.
- 47 Policy & Governance
- 31. Discussion and possible action regarding funding for ARPA Project 20061 , SISU Youth Services, in an amount not to exceed $375,000.00 from District 1. Requested by Danielle Drastata, Accenture.
- 32. Discussion and possible action regarding funding for ARPA Project 30053 , Urban Bridge, in an amount not to exceed $225,000.00 from District 1. Requested by Danielle Drastata, Accenture.
- 33. Discussion and possible action regarding funding for ARPA Project 30196 , Mid-Del School, in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 from District 1. Requested by Danielle Drastata, Accenture.
- 34. Discussion and possible action regarding funding for ARPA Project 30219 , Variety Care, in an amount not to exceed $183,608.00 from District 1. Requested by Danielle Drastata, Accenture.
- 35. Discussion and possible action regarding funding for ARPA Project 30060 , Lillian Timber Farms, in an amount not to exceed $90,100.00 from District 1. Requested by Danielle Drastata, Accenture.
- 36. Discussion and possible action regarding funding for ARPA Project 30153 , Paseo Avenues, in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00 from District 1. Requested by Danielle Drastata, Accenture.
- 37. Discussion and possible action regarding funding for ARPA Project 20001, Opportunities Industrialization Center of OK County (OIC), in an amount not to exceed $275,000.00 from District 1. Requested by Danielle Drastata, Accenture.
- 38. Discussion and possible action regarding funding for ARPA Project 30176 , Freedom City - Spencer Expansion Project, in an amount not to exceed $186,000.00 from District 1. Requested by Danielle Drastata, Accenture.
- 39. Discussion and possible action regarding funding for ARPA Project 30043, Bonnies Helping Hands, in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 from District 1. Requested by Danielle Drastata, Accenture.
- 40. Discussion and possible action regarding funding for ARPA Project 20135 , Eastside Pride Wrestling, in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00 from District 1. Requested by Danielle Drastata, Accenture.
- 41. Discussion and possible action regarding funding for ARPA Project 30237 , Mid-Del Youth and Family Center, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 from District 1. Requested by Danielle Drastata, Accenture.
- 42. Discussion and possible action regarding funding for ARPA Project 30266 , Diversity Center of Oklahoma Inc, in an amount not to exceed $98,600.00 from District 1. Requested by Danielle Drastata, Accenture.
- 43. Discussion and possible action regarding an updated ARPA Subrecipient Agreement between the Board of Oklahoma County Commissioners and Town of Luther (Project ID 20043). District 3 would like to add additional funds to a previously approved project in the amount of $63,353.65. The additional funds will bring the overall total not to exceed $438,353.65 to acquire a new fire engine. Requisition number 12501658-00. Approved as to form by Aaron Etherington, ADA. Requested by Jessica Clayton, Policy and Governance Chairman.
- 44. Discussion and possible action regarding ARPA Project 10033, Court Clerk Social Distancing, to allocate additional funding from ARPA Fund 1415 for the purpose of moving expenses in an amount not to exceed $104,000.00. The Policy and Governance Committee voted to recommend this item for approval at their regular meeting on August 13, 2024. Requested by Jessica Clayton, Chairman, Policy and Governance Committee.
- 45. Discussion and possible action regarding required update to our Postal Evidencing System (Postage Meter). Policy & Governance recommendation is to upgrade to the Vision A5 machine. Requested by Jessica Clayton, Chairman
- 63 Commissioners Comments/General Remarks
- 64 No New Business
- 65 Recess into executive session
- 46. 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 in Estate of Avelar v OCCJA BOCC, CJ-2024-1162, 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.
- 67 Return from executive session
- 47. Action regarding in confidential communications between the public body and its attorney concerning a pending investigation, claim or action in Estate of Avelar v OCCJA BOCC, CJ-2024-1162, 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.
- 69 No Citizen Participation
- 70 Adjourn