NEWKIRK — The Board of County Commissioners of Kay County, met in common session at 9 a.m. on Monday, April 28. The assembly was posted for public info on April 24, 2025, at 4 p.m. on the Commissioners Room, west entrance of the Kay County Administration Constructing in Newkirk, Oklahoma, and on the Kay County Website.
Commissioner Jeff Kreger known as the assembly to order: Commissioner Jason Shanks, current; Chairman Shane Jones, absent. Others attending: Brian Hermanson, Kay County District Legal professional; Steve Kelley, Kay County Sheriff; Janell Leaming, Kay County Assessor; Rhonda Stephens, Kay County Treasurer; Marilee Thornton, Kay County Court docket Clerk; Brian Muret, Kay County Emergency Administration; Travis Harris, Kildare Fireplace Division; Elliott Holden, Cintas First Assist & Security; Ian Kuhn, Kuhn Mechanical; Tammy Reese, Secretary/Kay County Clerk.
Movement was made by Shanks and seconded by Kreger approving the common assembly minutes of April 21. Movement carried: Kreger, aye; Shanks, aye. To view these minutes and others go to
Proposal from Kuhn Mechanical for HVAC Controls Set up and Hydronic Repairs within the Courthouse: Commissioner Shanks stated he acquired a proposal from Kuhn Mechanical for the set up of HVAC automated controls, chiller bypass valve, and substitute of the faulty hydronic pumps for a price of $196,889. Jason with Kuhn Mechanical, said this can be a state-of-the-art system, to be digitally managed so the present circumstances work collectively. Ian Kuhn, Kuhn Mechanical, defined the programs. He stated the present programs are combating in opposition to one another. Kuhn stated they’d set up a bypass to maintain the chiller from resetting and set up a brand new and greater chiller designed to regulate the constructing and enhance power financial savings. He defined why the unit resets on a regular basis. Court docket Clerk Marilee Thornton requested if this new system would management the whole lot within the constructing, and can it lower the loudness of the followers within the courtrooms. Commissioner Shanks replied it ought to be capable to management the programs extra effectively. Sheriff Kelley requested who would management the distant. DA Hermanson mentioned issues on the third flooring and requested if the controls may very well be used one for cool and one for hotter. Ian stated updating this technique will assist with consolation and management and there might be controls over all of the followers. Court docket Clerk Thornton defined the state of affairs in her workplace stating two elements of the workplace don’t have any warmth or air; she requested if they’d take a look at that and perhaps change the grates to get higher airflow. Ian stated a few of the issues haven’t been acknowledged however as soon as put in we will discover them. Commissioner Shanks requested if they’d spoken with Kip Hen; Ian replied, sure.
Movement was made by Shanks and seconded by Kreger tabling a single supply proposal from Kuhn Mechanical for HVAC Controls Set up and Hydronic Repairs within the Courthouse, for evaluate by Chairman Jones. Movement carried: Kreger, aye; Shanks, aye.
Presentation and dialogue with Cintas relating to the AED gadgets for Kay County: Elliott Holden with Cintas informed the BOCC that the county’s AEDs are out of guarantee. He stated there are grownup and youngsters’s gadgets and he defined and displayed the gadgets. Elliott stated you want to have the ability to attain a tool inside two minutes. Commissioner Kreger stated coaching is essential and requested if coaching was included; Elliott stated with coaching there may be an extra price. DA Hermanson said he’s shocked coaching isn’t included particularly when buying 10 or extra gadgets. Sheriff Kelley stated that may be a deal killer if you must pay for coaching. BOCC agreed there shouldn’t be a cost for coaching. Elliott stated he would verify into this and get again to us. Commissioner Shanks instructed to Elliott to work with Kay County Emergency Administration Director Brian Muret.
Commissioner Kreger learn the quotes for a M-1083 5-ton Cargo Truck 6-wheel drive for the Kildare Fireplace Division: Adam Poland-$23,500; Memphis Gear-$46,500; Jap Surplus & Gear- $39,000.
Movement was made by Shanks and seconded by Kreger approving and awarding the bottom quote for an M- 1083 5-ton Cargo Truck 6-wheel drive for the Kildare Fireplace Division to Adam Poland within the quantity of $23,500. Movement carried: Kreger, aye; Shanks, aye.
Clearfly Grasp Companies Settlement: DA Hermanson famous he made two modifications to this settlement. The language was stricken relating to a service cost in each the Charge Schedule/Payment Schedule and Late Charges.
Movement was made by Shanks and seconded by Kreger approving (with famous modifications by the District Legal professional) the Clearfly Grasp Companies Settlement by and between the Kay County Well being Division and Greenfly Networks Inc. d/b/a Clearfly Communications. This Settlement governs Buyer’s buy and Clearfly’s provision of telecommunications gear and providers. DA Hermanson authorized as to kind. Movement carried: Kreger, aye; Shanks, aye.
Upkeep Settlement with Schindler Plus: Commissioner Shanks famous this settlement is just for the brand new elevators within the new addition of the Courthouse, and its full protection much less misuse/abuse with month-to-month funds of $495, yearly $5,940.
Movement was made by Kreger and seconded by Shanks approving a Upkeep Settlement with Schindler Plus on the brand new elevator within the new addition of the Courthouse. DA Hermanson authorized as to kind. Movement carried: Kreger, aye; Shanks, aye.
Different questions had been requested by Sheriff Kelley and Assessor Leaming relating to the outdated elevators and the time restrict on after they service a name. Commissioner Shanks stated nonetheless ready on elements for the outdated elevators.
Street and Bridge Tasks/Circuit Engineering District (CED) No. 8 Street and Bridge Tasks:
Commissioner Shanks stated his crews are cleansing the store, and ready on the rain.
Commissioner Kreger stated his crews hauled sand and rock to the yard and roads, graded roads, mounted indicators, completed particulars on the brand new workplace to construct a guardrail and painted and constructed a shed for the hotsy washer .
Movement was made by Shanks and seconded by Kreger approving and authorizing the Requisitioning Officers-Commissioner District #1,#2, #3, Receiving Brokers-Brian Muret, Patsy Leyva, Holly Cline, Stock Clerks-Brian Muret, Holly Cline, for Kay County Emergency Administration. Movement carried: Kreger, aye; Shanks, aye.
Movement was made by Shanks and seconded by Kreger approving the next Resolutions to deposit funds: Res#24, 25-130, Freeway Dist#1-$1,033.50, sale of plastic culvert and crusher run; Res#24, 25- 131, Freeway Dist#1-$606.30, sale of plastic culvert and crusher run. Movement carried: Kreger, aye; Shanks, aye.
Movement was made by Shanks and seconded by Kreger approving the next Resolutions for Declaration of Surplus: Res#24, 25-132, Hwy. Dist#3, laptop, Kirby Sweeper, 4 leather-based chairs, digital digicam, junked. Movement carried: Kreger, aye; Shanks, aye.
Movement was made by Shanks and seconded by Kreger approving the next Resolutions for Disposing of Gear: Res#24, 25-133, Hwy. Dist#3, laptop, Kirby Sweeper, 4 leather-based chairs, digital digicam, junked. Movement carried: Kreger, aye; Shanks, aye.
District Legal professional Brian Hermanson left the assembly to attend court docket.
Upkeep & Operation Claims, and Blanket Buy Orders: BOCC mentioned Buy Order #3669 relating to paying a deputy to work safety for an after-hours occasion. Clerk Reese contacted Sheriff Kelley by phone and he was placed on speaker cellphone. Sheriff Kelley defined this was contracted work and that the county common fund could be reimbursed 15 %; he stated this course of permits his division to make use of county insurance coverage.
Movement was made by Kreger and seconded by Shanks approving Upkeep & Operation Claims, and Blanket Buy Orders. Movement carried: Kreger, aye; Shanks, aye.
FY 2024-2025 PURCHASE ORDER:
2024-2025 Drug Court docket Contract Labor 3587 Elston, Mario L. 724.08; Labor 3590 Bouton, Lonna Anne 244.00; Testing 3264 Redwood Toxicology Laboratory 2183.81; Household Drug Court docket Contract Labor 3594 Bouton, Lonna Anne 244.00; Normal CSSP 2873 Northern Okay Court docket Companies Inc. 3000.00; Door 2780 Kyler Building 5390.00; Charges 3569 Tisdal & O’Hara PLLC 786.00; Inspections 3750 OK Dept Of Labor 550.00; Lease fee 3414 Welch State Financial institution 4425.15; 3426 Welch State Financial institution 3540.28; Companies 3341 County Budgeting Companies LLC 650.00; 3342 County Budgeting Companies LLC 650.00; provides 3435 Farha Wholesale Co. 579.10; Provides 3364 Elite Promoting 1076; 3724 OMECORP, LLC 1235.00; 3740 OMECORP, LLC 304.75; Well being Web 2686 Get Actual Fiber 50.00; Service 2979 Sparklight 238.72; Utilities 2974 Metropolis of Blackwell 377.00; Vaccines 3044 Sanofi Pasteur Inc 218.00; Freeway 2773 Industrial Truck Gear 4146.88; 3765 Earnheart Crescent LLC 343.40; 3766 Cross Oil 17289.50; 3768 Yellowhouse Equipment Co 319.70; 3769 HARTFORD HOME APPLIANCE 699.99; 3775 Filter Care Of Missouri 116.25; 3801 OUTDOOR TRUCKING LLC 3313.16; 3803 S & Ok Direct Metal LLC 79.20; ASPHALT 3657 Evans & Associates 10495.68; Billing 3464 OK Pure Fuel 115.70; Chemical compounds 3829 S & S FERTILIZER 2398.80; Diesel 3334 Kelle Oil Firm 1491.01; Gear 3752 Amazon Capital Companies 49.99; Gasoline 3517 Earnheart Crescent LLC 17869.68; Lease 3819 Safety State Financial institution 3341.55; 3821 Financial institution Of Grand Lake 3158.24; 3827 Caterpillar Monetary Companies Corp 2727.00; Upkeep 3454 Standley Techniques Inc 64.26; Supplies 3565 Starr Lumber Co. 159.77; Cellphone 3816 Chisholm Broadband 89.99; ROCK 3650 HY-GRADE AGGREGATES, LLC 4877.74; Service 3210 OK Pure Fuel 158.24; 3522 Dish Community 17.11; Signal 3780 Circuit Engineering District #8 77.20; Indicators 3665 Circuit Engineering District #8 489.85; 3720 Legacy Indicators 127.50; provides 3713 Farha Wholesale Co. 149.98; Tint 3692 Fisher Window Tinting 240.00; Psychological Well being Labor 3588 Bouton, Lonna Anne 244.00; Lab work 3261 Redwood Toxicology Laboratory 1775.10; Provides 3262 J & P Provide 118.42; Rural Fireplace-ST Answering Service 3637 Falco Communications 50.00; Fireplace Truck 3804 Firetrucks Limitless, LLC 52368.00; 3807 Orlando Fireplace Division 35000.00; Hose Fittings 3096 Emergency Fireplace Gear 2026.61; Journey expense 3884 Williams, Greg 683.59; SH Svc Payment Ink Cartridge 3760 Amazon Capital Companies 90.89; Juvenile Transports 3767 Wells, Dustin 89.25; Upkeep 3434 Burkes Auto Physique & Restoration 353.37; MILEAGE 3762 Wathor, Jessica C. 170.17; Reimbursement 3763 Garcia, John 35.88; Safety 3669 Wells, Dustin 280; provides 3743 Amazon Capital Companies 70.05; Use-ST Decals & Lettering 3843 Longcrier, Ashley M. 200; Pump 3688 Locke Auto Elements 32.48
Particulars’ in regards to the above-listed buy orders/claims can be found within the County Clerk’s Workplace. All information are open to the general public, and any particular person could look at the identical throughout common workplace hours.
10 a.m. – Opened Bid#2025-17 Chip & Seal Union & Tower Rds., D#2: Circle C Paving and Building-$3.15 per sq. yard; Evans & Associates Building Co., Inc.-$3.92 per sq. yard. Movement was made by Shanks and seconded by Kreger tabling Bid#2025-17 Chip & Seal Union & Tower Rds., D#2 for additional evaluate. Movement carried: Kreger, aye; Shanks, aye.
There being no different enterprise, movement was made by Kreger and seconded by Shanks to adjourn (10:12 a.m.). Movement carried: Kreger, aye; Shanks, aye.
