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JULY 15 ~ 197.
The Owasso City Council met in called session Monday evenings July 15~ at 7:00 P.M. with
Mayor Ross presiding.
PRESENT: Joe Ross
Jerry K. Myers
Dean Large
V. D. Duncan
Noble C. Campbell
John Edelman
Mayor Marcia G. Riggs
Vice Mayor W. W. VanDall
Councilman Jim Matney
Councilman Tom Rikkola
City Manager Kenneth Hall
City EngineerMaurice Fry
Josephine Downey
City Clerk
City Attorney
Chief of Police
Fire Chief
Fire Department
Resident
Deputy Clerk
ABSENT: Robert K. Ball
Councilman
Mr. Duncan moved that the Council cast its vote for Mr. James Cook for member to the
Oklahoma Municipal Retirement Fundy and that Resolution No. 55 designating the Council's
choice be approved and adopted. Mr. Myers seconded the motion. Ayes; Rossi Myers,
Larger Duncan.
On a motion by Mr. Myers and a second by Mr. Duncan Mr. Larry Smith's letter of resignation
from the Personnel Board was approved by the following vote: Ayes; Rossi Myers Large
Duncan.
After much discussion on whether the City should take over the Rural Fire Departments Mr.
Large moved that the City take over the Rural Fire Department. The motion died for lack
of a second and Mayor Ross declared the motion dead. Mr. Myers stated he would like t~ see
the City take over the rural area but only when it can financially afford to without taking
away from the Owasso citizens. He stated that when this time cameo he would vote to take
over the rural fire department.
Mr. Edelman recommended to the Council that it make a swell with a 4 to 1 slope across
the 220 feet on Maurice Fry's property to help alleviate the backup problems in Wilawood.
He also recommended a retaining wall with apron at the end of the existing tile. Mayor
Ross asked Mr. Fry if he would agree to this proposal. Mr. Fry said he would. The Council
gave their approval and asked Mr. Edelman to continue with the project. Mr. Edelman stated
that the County would help with the project provided easements were obtained from property
owners.
Police Chief Jim Matney reported that at the last area Police Chiefs' Meeting a representative
from INCOG was at the meeting. A grant, through INCOG~ for approximately $30000.00 is
available to establish a Narcotics Task Force. It would be on a 90-10 basis between INCOG
and City with all cities around Tulsa participating except for the City of Tulsa and Tulsa
County Sheriff's Office. Chief Matney will bring further information to the Council at a
later date.
Mr. VanDall discussed with the Council a letter concering establishment of a Rural Ambulance
District with County participation. The Council asked that the Ambulance Committee study this
further.
At $: 30 P.M.~ Mr. Duncan moved and Mr. Myers seconded
Myers Larger Duncan.
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the motion to adjourn. Ayes: Ross
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