Published: July 15, 2008 01:49 pm            

Jail roof project back on track

Dustin Robison of Alpine Roofing apologized for delays on the roofing project at Mayes County Jail.

“I’m sorry it came out like this,” Robison said at the Mayes County Commissioners meeting Monday.

He assured commissioners he would do everything he could to make it right.

Robison said the Carlyle roofing materials would be delivered Monday, though Carlyle Roofing Company did approve the other materials Alpine had been using.

“Last month, it rained just about every week,” said Robison. He said the materials can have no moisture during installation.

“You’re going to come out with a good roof,” said Robison. “I know the job’s going to be done right.”

Littlefield pointed out that Alpine had not shown up on days a crane and a heating and air crew had been called with to work with them. Littlefield said the cost of the crane is $680 for a minimum of four hours.

Robison agreed to pay the charges.

“I don’t have a problem taking my part,” he said.

Maintenance Supervisor John Littlefield asked if Alpine Roofing would still honor the workmanship warranty. Robison said yes.

Robison said Alpine roofers were at work and would start at the north end and remove the section and detail it Monday. He said they plan to work all week through Saturday. Weather permitting, Robison expects the roof to be completed in three weeks.

Littlefield said the roof sections Alpine had worked on had no leakage over the weekend.

Mayes Emergency Services Trust Authority Director Rick Langkamp broached a discussion on 911 services in the northern part of the county. Years ago, a tri-county 911 service was set up. After Mayes County 911 was set up, calls from Disney, Pensacola, Langley and other areas were still routed to Vinita, in Craig County. Langley recently began transferring their 911 calls to Mayes County, but the area outside the town transfers to Craig County.

Once Craig County receives the calls, they then can transfer the calls to MESTA.

In the other northern Mayes County towns and rural areas, hardline calls continue to go to Vinita. Craig County receives the tax revenue from the 911 calls from those areas. Langkamp said Craig County’s 911 system is not as advanced as Mayes County’s system. The location information does not come through when Craig County transfers the calls.

“Mayes County is where they live,” said Langkamp. “Mayes County should be providing their services.”

Wingfield Engineering will begin reconstruction on South Elliott to elevate sections of the street.

“They can raise it up to alleviate most of the flooding,” said District 2 Commissioner Larry Ramsey.

Commissioners approved a plat for Limestone Creek for recording purposes only. The plat starts near the intersection of Highway 20 and Carbide Road. The plat currently has 45 lots with a minimum of 1/2 acre each.

The Court Clerk’s Office is installing an outside drop box for payments. Mayes County Court Clerk Lori Parsons requested the drop box be placed on the west side of the courthouse next to the County Treasuer’s box.

Mayes County Emergency Management Director Johnny Janzen reported on the damage at Rocklahoma during Saturday’s storm. Janzen said MESTA and the fire and police departments “handled the situation very well.” Two stages collapsed and the storm knocked down approximately half a dozen large tents. A couple of people suffered minor injuries.

        

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