County Commissioners Meeting, August 1st, 2022
Motion was made by Stephens and seconded by Whitehouse to set a public hearing on August 29, 2022 to add Graceland Ranchettes and Whippoorwill Estates additions to the County Road System. Stephens discussed the parts of Graceland and Whippoorwill that would be considered to add to the system. There is a lot of potential in the area and a lot of growth. This would make a big impact to the residents and the future area. Stephens discussed during the Platting process the Developer did not follow through with the County accepting the roads. Resident Mike Dowler spoke briefly about how much it would mean to just have a passable road.
Motion was made by Stephens and seconded by Whitehouse to sign to participate in the County Road Machinery and Equipment Revolving Fund at ODOT. Warner stated that CED has received some extra funds, so we should add a grader option for each district. This doesn’t mean we have to utilize it, but the option is there if we do.
Motion was made by Stephens and seconded by Whitehouse to direct the Creek County Treasurer to credit the Creek County General Government Maintenance and Operations Fund 0001-1-2000-2005/R2 with funds from East Central Electric Cooperative in the amount of $75.90, as credit for capital credits generated when East Central Electric Cooperative revenue exceeds costs, as per Title 62 O.S. § 335, and procedures implemented by the State Auditor’s Office.
Motion was made by Stephens and seconded by Whitehouse to direct the Creek County Treasurer to credit the Creek County General Government Maintenance and Operations Fund 0001-1-2000-2005/R2 with funds from the Creek County Court Clerk’s Office Fund for any reimbursement of utility payments that come due during the fiscal year 2022-2023, as per Title 62 O.S. § 335, and procedures implemented by the State Auditor’s Office. Andrew Goforth, Assistant District Attorney stated this resolution will help cut down paperwork and will be utilized with all reimbursements for utility payments from the Court Clerk’s Office. They will still come before the Board to approve; they just will not require a new resolution number.
Motion was made by Stephens and seconded by Warner to approve Utility Permit from McLeod USA Telecommunications Services LLC per County Specs for underground telecommunications fiber by pulling cable through existing conduit, size of line 432 fiber count, to parallel S. 33rd W. Ave approximately 1 mile N. of Jct. of 33rd & HWY 67, further described as 50’ S.E. of Section 15, T17N, R12E in District #1. Stephens stated most of the request lies within Tulsa County, except for the part on 111th and 33rd. We have forwarded the same request to Tulsa County as well.
Motion was made by Whitehouse and seconded by Warner to approve Utility Permit from East Central Electric Cooperative per County Specs to be extending from 30 days to 90 days for fiber optic cable, by boring and trenching, size of line 1 1/4” to parallel and cross various locations in District #3.
Motion was made by Warner and seconded by Whitehouse to approve Utility Permit from Oklahoma Natural Gas Company per County Specs for natural gas pipeline by boring, size of line ¾”, to cross S. 41st W. Ave approximately 1.02 miles S. & 1.82 miles W. of US-75 & US-66, further described as 407’ miles S. & 2,479’ miles E. of the N.W. corner of Section 4< T18N, R12E in District #2.
Motion was made by Stephen and seconded by Whitehouse to approve Utility Permit from FiberLink LLC per County Specs to be extending from 30 days to 60 days for fiber optic cable by boring and pushing, size of ¾”, size of casing 1 ½” HDPE, to parallel and cross S. 177th W. Avenue approximately 1/3-mile S. of S. 177th W. Ave & W. 141st St. S., further described as 1955’ S. of the N.E. corner of Section 13, T17N, R10E in District #1.
Discussion and possible action regarding the American Recovery Plan 2021 funds directed to Creek County by the federal government. Goforth briefed the Board on the report that was submitted, along with the workgroup project overview. Goforth stated we have withdrawn two purchase orders from Drumright, until we receive the SAMS.GOV information. Warner discussed that we will at some point have the Town of Mannford back before the Board to approve a project change. There priorities have changed from what they originally submitted. There was discussion of when the Board would entertain the next public go around. Warner discussed late April of 2023, Stephens stated I would not put a date on it, until we see some of the current projects finished. We have a lot out on the table now. Goforth discussed the Water/Sewer Projects and all the requirements that are to be followed, there is a lot of paperwork and work to be done. Within the next couple of months, we should see some of the smaller project’s kick-off.
City of Sapulpa Economic Development Meeting, August 1st, 2022
City Manager Joan Riley announced the hiring of Michael Russell as the City’s new Project Manager responsible for overseeing construction projects, including those related to the 2020 GO Bond. Riley said that Russell was instrumental in getting forward momentum again on traffic light installation at Hwy 117 and 49th W. Ave.
In an update on the Alleyway Redesign, Riley said that “progress has started,” and remarked that excavators had begun digging and found what “was not a human bone,” in the process. She said Sapulpa police were notified and the bone was believed to be from some sort of animal, but not human.
The Economic Development Committee discussed intentions to put together a “Master Plan” for the Town West area, much like the one they’ve created for downtown Sapulpa. The idea is to capitalize on the expected economic growth coming to the area at the completion of the Gilcrease Turnpike, and other construction projects in the area. “There is an interest in the Town West area, and it’s timely that we’re getting to this now,” Riley said.
Economic Development Director Mark Lawson presented a revised policy to the committee, the purpose of which is to provide a clearer set of guidelines for the committee, the City Council, and prospective applicants interested in a piece of the $4 Million set aside from the $40 Million 2020 GO Bond for economic development. Lawson said that there have been “about 15” people approach him with business ideas so far. To date, only one has been awarded any of that money: The Crossroads Cookery, which is expected to open in September.
