HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970.01.05_City Council MinutesThe Owasso Town Council met in regular session on January 5, 1970 at 7 p.m. at the
Town Hall.
Present: John Groth
Gary Evans
Bill Henson
Joe Ross
Howard Stamper
Josephine Downey
1:. a . Sawyer
Robbie Fickle
Several visitors
President of the $oard
Trustee
Trustee
`T'rustee
Trustee
Deputy Clerk
Attorney
`T'he minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as read.
In the absence of the .treasurer, the Nayor read the treasurer's report which was
accepted by the Board.
FUND rAiuK ~i.F`I'.llET'O~1T:5 N1A"Utt.DATE ~:AVIyGS H-1-5G11i1)5
General Fund 1,975.83
;3ales Tax Reserve Fund 4,000.00 February 15, 1970
2,410.86 4,000.00 February 21, 1970
4,000.00 Niarch 29, 19 70
4,000.00 October 15, 1970
6.000.00 February 19, 1970
Firemen's Pension Fund
Refuse Fund 3,231.34
Street&Alley 493.17
Sinking Fund (566 .71)
hater Fund 6,951.97
Sewer Fund 5,438.75
Sewer Im~:.F. 2,650.77
Meter Deposit2,545.05
Park Fund 245.39
Cemetery Fund4,373.41
OUA Fund 3,629.63
7,978.58
5,000.00 August 26,1970 5,000.00
5,000.00 August z6,197(~
2,000.00 June 17, 1970
5,000.00 May 15, 1970
7,000.00 -March 29,1970
3,000.00 May 21, 1970
1,000.00
3,500.00 August 26, 1970
2,000.00 July 30, 1970 2,000.00 4,000.00
2,000.00 Niay 15, 1970
$37,379.56 56,500.00 9,978.58 10,000.00
Mayor Groth reported that he had contacted the engineer on sewer system and the
engineer is making preparations and will report at the next meeting.
Mayor Groth reported that a letter had been directed to the School Board asking
their cooperation with the city in future construction. Nlr. Stamper reported that
the Citizens' Advisory Committee had met and that he had been assured that the
school will work with the city in the future.
Nia~,or Groth gave a report on the sales tax reserve fund, stating that we ha.d received
approximately $30,000.00 for the first 12 months period and that Certificates of
Deposit have been purchased wtrh $22,000.00 of the reserve. The remaining amount
had been used to pay off engineering and other fees and the remaining 15 per cent
used for employee raises.
John ~:ornegay was present and presented a plat showing property of where the new
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Safeway Store will be located asking that the Board accept the 25 feet easement for
roadway purposes as submitted by Dr. and Mrs. Bright and that the City's endorsement
be legally affixed to the Deed of Dedication. The Board complied with Mr. Kornegay's
request. Mr. Kornegay reported that the 25 ft. street would be constructed by the
developers and would also be maintained by ahem. Mr. Sawyer's opinion was asked on
the aforementioned Easement. He stated that the instrument present ed by Mr. C~ornegay
was not laid out as a plat for a sub=division and it was his opinion that it would
be alright for the town to accept the Deed of Dedication. Mr. Kornegay was advised
that the land in question had already been zoned for the purpose the land is to be
used for but that he would have to appear before the Planning Commission and request
the lot split. P"~r. Stamper moved and P~~r. "enson second the motion that the Deed of
Dedication on the 25 ft. easement be accepted as per Deed of Dedication by the
Bright s. Ayes, troth, Evans, Henson, Ross, Stamper.
Mr. Kornegay was informed that there would be a minimum fine of $500.00 for hi-ri to
connect to the sewer and that 12 inch line was required.
hir. Hopkins appeared before the Board seeking information on the closing of the
street on 4th Avenue to facilitate the development of about an g0-room nursing home.
P~Ir. troth suggested that Mr. Hopkins take his plans and request to the Planning
Commission for their consideration.
Anna Nary Clark requested that her trash be picked up. She stated that it had not
been picked up in three (3) weeks.
After the presentation of a list of full-time employees and the Mayor's suggested
raise increase, Nir. henson moved and 1"~r. Evans seconded the motion that the full-
time employees salaries be increased according to Nayor troth's recommendation
effective February 1, 1970, payable February 15, 1970 and that, as per the Mayor's
recommendation, there be no change in part time help wages or hourly employee
wages at this time. Ayes, troth, Evans, ienson,$oss, Stamper.
Mr. Evans moved and Mr. Ross seconded the motion that Alan anderson be reappointed to
the local Planning Commission for another three (3) year term. Ayes, troth, Ross,
Evans, henson, Stamper.
i~r. Guy P~ arming was present and volunteered to be appointed tt~ the Planning Commission.
Following a discussion, Mr. Henson moved and Nir. Evans seconded the motion that Guar
Manning be appointed to the Commission for a three (3} year term. Ayes, troth, Evans,
Ross, jienson, Stamper.
A letter from the Tulsa Metropolitan Area Planning Commiission was read by Mayor
troth in regard to the County Health Center for Owasso. Mr. troth stated that he
felt reasonable sure that Owasso would be funded at the end of this fiscal year or
the beginning of the next fiscal year. Following a discussion in regard to land
for the center and the method of purchase of property, Mr. Ross moved and hir.
Stamper seconded the motion that Ntayor troth be given permission to negotiate a
contract with either the First Bank of Owasso or Dr. Reed (v,~hich ever offered the
better deal) to purchase the Two and a half acres of land located just West of the
new service station being constructed on 2nd Street ( Second and Cedar). Ayes,
troth, Evans, Ross, Henson, Stamper.
Nir. Sawyer reported that Tulsa wants an easement fror.~ Owasso on the railroad
property for a spur to service the Port of Catoosa. Mr. Sa~+yer related that he
had spoken with the railroad representative asking for a supplemental contract which
would more definitely protect Owasso's interest and to make sure that the railroad
absorb costs of moving or replacing any lines destroyed and that nothing would be
done to interfer with present easements or rerouting of these easements.
Mr. Ross related that the Missionary Baptist Church was thinking about an addition
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to their present building and that he had informed Nr. Sheaffer that they must provide
ore parking place for each 4 ~.:ersons seating; capacity in the parking area.
'The following claims were approved:
General Fund:
Dept. of Public b~Jater 328.88 Blue Cross & Blue Shield 27.10
Federal Reserve Bank 307.97 First Bank of Owasso 250.00
Okla. Tax Commission 44.20 H. C. Bradley 36.74
Blue Cross-Blue Shield 61.20 H. C. Lradley 170.00
Victor Koenning 15.00 REFUSE FUND:
>'ublic Service Co. 11.27 Earl Rippetoe 1,546.91
Sam Dodsworth Printing Co. 55.95 METER D;POS1:T FUND:
Communications Engineering Co. 167.05 Forrest L. Memel 20.00
Skelly Oil Co. 426.86 Ben Franklin Store 15.00
Owasso Reporter 29.69 Niary Shaffer for Pearl Hauptman,
'Tom Schick 8.70 Deceased 10.00
Joe Ross, Jr. 9.50 John R. Gilmartin 20.00
Apco Oil. Corp. 50.69
Gregory Electronics Corp. 46.60 OUA F'Ut:D:
Jerry Joe Pace 22.50 OUA Operating Account 3,014.67
R. C. Minton 39.98
F. E. ;'reeman 284.88
4tioodrow maters 120.41
Bernard L. V^Jilliams 83.30
+ruce A. Davis 174.99
Woodrow 1~aters 183.91
Bernard b~illiams 182.17
Bruce A. Davis 173.61
a'iREET & Ai,LEY FUND:
Amulco Asphalt Co. 40.28
4~;A`I'ER FUND:
Federal Reserve Bank 395.80
Okla. Tax Commission 65.45
Dept. of Public Welfare 514.16
Sherrill & Sherrill 150.00
Blue Cross & tjlue Shield 166.60
Public Service Co. 5~-fs5 Vie., ~~ '>~
Gerald D. Sawnson 25.00
Smith-Milligan Electric Co. 2.95
Scott-Rice Company 6.40
Fry ~ '1'umleson i'renching 100.00
Cooper Supply Co. 72.75
Tulsa Sand Co. 25.16
Western Auto Assoc. Store 32.73
F,. T. 'i'empleton 33.77
Dorothy Floyd 78.08
Dorothy Allsup 135.28
Josephine Downey 157.29
Glenna Anderson 66.64
Marjorie Helm 53.72
James H. Tyler 240.34
E. T. `Templeton 156.99
Leonard Thompson 166.84
Buddy D. IIilburn 166.84
Faul McBride 156.99
SE'';~LR FUND
Federal Reserve Bank 46.20
Okla. Tax Commission 6.90
Dept. of Public '~~elfare 60.48
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Nir. Ross moved and i~lr. Henson seconded the motion that we adjourn at 9:20 p.m.
Ayes: troth, Evans, Henson, Ross, Stamper.
. troth, President of the Board
Robbie Fickle, Acting Clerk
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