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June 17, 2022
County commissioners table action on boundary proposal

A resolution for adjusting Okmulgee County district boundaries was tabled following a lengthy, animated discussion Monday by the commissioners.

A resolution for adjusting Okmulgee County district boundaries was tabled following a lengthy, animated discussion Monday by the commissioners.

Commissioner David Walker had brought the matter for the board’s consideration last month. He has been researching the county’s boundary lines “that could help balance things out.”

His proposal would have District 2 caring for 10 miles from District 1 and five miles from District 3. Most of those roads are on the boundary lines between the districts.

“If I take all the boundaries, that would be give me an additional 10 miles of road, 10 off Ron and five miles from Dan, and to me that would balance things out.” Walker stated his proposal was to address con

Walker stated his proposal was to address concerns of county residents who call the county barns seeking information on who maintains their road. He added that constituents have threatened to go to TV stations to air their complaints.

“I don’t think Okmulgee County needs that,” Walker said. “I think we need to get something in place so the public knows. When they call in and I tell them it’s not my area, they shouldn’t have to call another office and be told it’s not their area.”

“Well I agree with that,” Chairman Ron Ballard said.

During the discussion, Walker stated there are 1,919 square miles in the county.

“I just think this (proposal) will take a lot of stress off our secretaries and us,” Walker said.

Ballard stated the county crews have been extremely busy with trying to make repairs due to the heavy rains, and “we’re doing all we can do.”

Walker stated his reasoning to make sure that when residents call, they can be informed of exactly what district cares for their roads. He added he doesn’t want to “keep kicking this down the road.”

District 3 Commissioner Dan Artussee stated he needed additional time to look at the proposal before making a decision.

Agenda items approved were:

• Meeting minutes from June 6.

• Blanket Purchase Orders: District 1, S&H Auto for $1,000 and Cintas for $700 for uniforms as needed.

• Employee Forms: Nathan Sullivan, full time at 911 Communications.

• Utility Permits: two with Rural Water District #4 for water line on Prairie Bell Road.

• Disbursement of Treasurer’s Resale Fund to county and schools.

• Requisitioning/ReceivingOfficers for OSU Extension Office - added Tanner Miller.

• Resolution #22-20 accepting CP Kelco report (ad valorem from TIF district)

• Resolution #22-23 for Election Board expenses reimbursement (annual agreement) • Resolution #22-24 on a settlement agreement

• Resolution #22-24 on a settlement agreement between Okmulgee County and Nu Line Transport, Tulsa County Case No. CJ-2020-3171.

• Renewal of Workers’ Compensation Insurance. County Clerk Tonya Day informed the board the insurance did go down slightly. The commissioners approved paying the insurance at one time.

• Invitation to Bid #17 for hauling for a six-month period.

• Awarded Bid #15 for road materials for a sixmonth period (based on availability).

The commissioners tabled a proposal for roofing materials and services with Garland/DBS for the courthouse roof, to allow time for consideration of the contract, based on a recommendation from the district attorney’s office.

Emergency Management Direct Tim Craighton gave a recap of the Highway to Henryetta music festival last Saturday.

“It all went pretty smoothly as far as I seen,” he said. “The participation with all the agencies in the county went very well.”

The hot weather was a big factor on Saturday, and according to Craighton, about 30 people were treated for heat-related factors. Sheriff Eddy Rice added that the event was defi

Sheriff Eddy Rice added that the event was definitely a big boost for the community.

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