Mayes County Jail is facing difficulties with the roofing project.

Mayes County Commissioners discussed problems with Alpine Roofing Services in their meeting Monday.

Maintenance Supervisor John Littlefield said the roofing company has not shown up twice after jail officials ordered a crane and a heating and air crew for scheduled workdays. He said the county is out $3,200 for the crane and the heating and air company.

Littlefield said the company did not have proper insulation. Insulation will have to be reordered. Littlefield said Alpine Roofing claimed membrane was on back order.

“They haven’t backed up anything they’ve said,” he added.

Sheriff Frank Cantey had to close the kitchen because of a drainage problem.

Commissioner Alva Martin said Assistant District Attorney Barry Farbro told him to document everything.

Alpine Roofing has already requested one payment of $30,000. Littlefield said some of the work they have accomplished was done incorrectly.

“He needs to know he won’t be paid unless he does the job right,” said Martin.

Commissioners will send letters to the company asking for a job done according to speculations. If no further progress is made within two weeks they will consider other actions.

Commissioners approved installing an outside drop box for payments at the Treasurer’s office. Mayes County Treasurer Martha Carman said the box will be convenient for folks needing to drop off payments on weekends. The Treasurer’ office will pay for the cost of the box.

Sarah Rankhorn of Grand Gateway announced the company is going on a two-month trial of four 10-hour days. After insurance and budget cuts, Rankhorn said the company is looking for ways to keep costs down. Rankhorn said most of the work is done through the middle of the week. If productivity continues or increases, the company will determine in two months whether to continue the 10-hour days.

Blue Star Mother Pam Buffington wants to dedicate a plaque to the county. The plaque will express appreciation for the county’s service to soldiers in Iraq. Judge James Goodpaster said Buffington’s son will present the plaque at the July 7 commissioner meeting.

Commissioners approved renewing a cooperative agreement with U. S. Department of Agriculture for wildlife control services. In some areas, beavers are stopping up creeks and causing water to back up on roadways. The annual agreement costs $2,400.

Commissioners approved lease purchase agreements with Cat Financial Services. Motor graders will be purchased for Districts 1 and 3.

Commissioners encumbered funds for the right-of-way at Brushy Creek Bridge, at a cost of $1,600.