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June 1, 197C
The Owasso Town Council met in regular session on .Monday, June 1, 1970,
at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Hall.
PRESENT: John Groth
Joe Ross
Bill -ienson
Howard Stamper
Gary Evans
i~'I.S. Sawyer
Donate Huggins
Josephine Downey
President of Board
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Attorney for Town
Acting Town Clerk
Deputy Clerk
Minutes of the last regular meeting wEre read and approved as read with
noted corrections: Portion regarding General Fund being in the red in
the Police Department--Police Department should be stricken.
Portion regarding property purchased from Dr. and Pars. Deed-- property
is clear with exception of a past tax debt.
Following Treasurer's Report read by sir. troth in absence of Treasurer.
FUND BAPvK CERT. DEPOSIT NIATUR. DATE SAVII~TGS
General Fund 1,$79.04
Sales Tax reserve 14,379.$3
Firemen's Pension Fd.
Ref use Fund
Street x alley Fd.
Sinking rand
5,$29.51
$,369.97
1,.$93.04
?,later Fund
Sewer Fund
Sewer Imp. Fund
I~•'Ieter Deposit Fund
Park Fund
Cemetery Fund
Cemetery Perp. Care
0'JA Fund
5,344.54
4,337.95
2,420.77
4,645.05
4,000.00 Aug. 15,1970
4,000.00 Aug. 15,1970
4,000.00 June 29,1970
4,000.00 oct. 15,1970
6,000.00 Aug. 19,1970
6,aoo.oo P~~Iar. 1$,1972
S,000.GO Tyiar. 1$,1971
5,000.00 ivIar. 1$,1971
2,000.00 i~~ar. 1$,1971
5,000.00 Pear. 1$,1971
7,000.00 P~iar. 1$,1971
3,000.00 P~Zar. 1$,1971
5,000.00 April 9,1972
1,000.00 April 9,1971
3,500.00 Pear. k$,1972
2,000.00 R'Iar. 1$,1972
2,000.00 Pflar. 1$,1972
4,000.00 April 9,1972
197$.5$
2,000.00
245.39
1,47$.77
134.73 4,000.00 April 9,1972
2 911.05
53, 9. 4 7 ,500.00 3,97 .5
BALANCE OF FUNDS
General Fund ~7e~sgnal Services ~,~~~.~~
Capital Outlay 1;4 7,$37.31
Street & ALLEN ~e~sonal Services 1 ~~~:
Capital Outlay '-0- ~ 1,4$2.29
June 1, 1970--minutes continued--
Continuation of the previous meeting began with completion of Attorney's
Report.
Tyr. Sawyer presented a ~,Tarranty Deed prepared and executed by the i~~ingo
Valley Shopping Center, Inc. to the Council for review. P~4r. Sawyer
recommended that the deed be approved with the listed restrictions on
said property, with only the unpaid tax debt to be settled.
I~Ir. Henson moved that the V~arranty Deed from Mingo Valley Shopping Center,
Inc. be accepted as presented; seconded by i'~r. Stamper. Ayes: Groth, Ross,
Henson, Evans, Stamper.
i~ir. Sawyer further advised that the matter of taxes will have to be worked
out before the Town of Owasso delivers the moneys for the property,
but that our check should be in full amount 25,000 less initial X100
already paid as earnest money.
The Town received a request for publication from the U.S. Department of
Housing regarding the Town Charter, Public Officials, and Terms with.
dates of Office.
The Council reviewed i~~~r. Sawyer's answer to the request and will direct
i`U,r. Sawyer to transmit the letter in a Town Envelope.
OLD BUSINESS:
The Board reviewed the final submission of papers and draft for the
Sewage Project. The letter of transmittal from ~Iansuer Steele to the
Town Of Owasso regarding the Improvement and Enlargement of the T~later
Sewer System Project was discussed by the Board.
I~~r. Ross moved that T~ir. Groth be authorized to sign the agreement;
seconded by I'~Ir. Stamper. Ayes: Groth, Ross, Evans, Stamper, Henson.
The Council reviewed applications and necessary forms for application of
Federal Grants.
The Board discussed Resolution TuTo. 19: I~r. Henson moved that I~~r. Groth
be authorized and directed to make application and sign for Federal
Fur:ds for the Sewer Improvement and Enlargement Project; seconded by
i~ir. Stamper. Ayes: Groth, Ross, Henson, Evans, Stamper
(Copy of Resolution ~ 19 is attached)
Resolution Tdo. 20 regarding application to State r~^later Pollution Control
Agency and Federal 6~later Pollution Control Administration.
i~r. Henson moved that I~ir. troth be authorized to sign application to
State ~,'Tater Pollution Control Agency and Federal ~s~ater Pollution Control
Administration for Funds; seconded by I~Ir. Evans. Ayes: troth, Ross,
Stamper, Henson, Evans.( Copy of Resolution X20 is attached)
~7r. Ross moved that I~r. Grot:~ be authorized and directed to sign all
necessary papers and forms to comply with the State Health Regulations;
seconded by i'r. -Ienson. ayes: Grvth, Tlenson, Ross, Evans, Stamper.
Claim far the personal car used on Town Business by T~~Ir. Herb Tyler
presented to the Council. I~~r. Ross suggested that i~ir. Tyler be paid
10~ a mile for use of his personal car on Town Business.
The Board discussed and submitted appointees to the Citizeen's Committee
for the study of the Town Charter.
Gary Evans appointed I~xx. Tom Schick and i~Ir. Floyd SimIIns,
John troth appointed i~ir. Jerry Shuck and fir. Allan Anderson,
Joe i~.oss appointed I~Zr. Boyd Spencer and ;fir. ~1.C. Carver,
Howard Stamper appoirl;ed i'~ir. David Collier and i~:r. John Scott,
Bill Henson appointed i~~7r. John O'Dell. Further confirmation will have to
be made before I~•Zr. Henson's second appointee is named.
P~;r. Henson moved that names submitted be accepted as appointees on the
Citizeen's Committee; seconded by ivir. Stamper. Ayes: troth, Ross, Stamper,
Evans, Henson.
June 1, 170, minutes continued--
It was reported that I'~Irs. iiessing had turned down her appointment to
the Library Board. :sir. troth notified I'~irs. Yola Charney of her decision.
r~Irs. Charney advised i~Ir. troth that he was the fifth appointee.
The Council reviewed replies from local churches regarding our request
to put oil base material on their gravel drive ways to keep dirt and
gravel from washing down.
St. Henry replied that the matter would be placed before their advisory
board, which would meet on T~~Iay 17, 1970.
Free ;^lill Baptist Church reported that they planned to blacktop the
drive as soon as possible.
Central 3aptist did not state they would comply with our request but
mentioned some of the other problem areas of the town instead.
Letter dated I~~Iay 13, 1970~from Santa Fe Railroad Company, with confirmation
that Santa Fe would pay all material, App. ~1~,000. if we would supply the
labor necessary for the relocation of the water line near the sewage
disposal pond and the railroad. After some discussion, Mr. Evans moved
that we notify Santa Fe Railroad that we would not be able to do labor
on relocation of the water line in a reasonable amount of time because of
the soil and ditch in that area, but that we would be interested in
paying the difference for a 12" water line rather than having an g" line
installed. T~Zotion was seconded by Lyr. Stamper. Ayes: troth, Ross,
Denson, Evans, Stamper.
It was reported that both Sinclair Gil Co. and i~r. Ira Leach, Lessee,
had been contacted regarding the screening fence required for the
parking of wrecked cars in that particular area. If the fence is not
installed, Sinclair will have to cease using the property for junk cars.
~Ir. Ross moved that X3,000. worth of Certificates of Deposit be purchased
from the h~leter Deposit Fund; seconded by P~~Ir. Stamper. Ayes: troth, Ross,
Evans, Stamper, Henson.
NEtiti' BUSIrdESS
hZr. Denson moved and r~Ir. Ross seconded that a building permit be issued
for the new Safeway Store about to be constructed. Ayes: troth, Ross,
Henson, Evans, Stamper.
A letter of resignation from P~Ir. Paul ~~cBride, 1003 N. Cedar, was read
before the Council.
T~ir. Stamper moved that the letter of resignation be accepted; seconded
by I~ir. Henson. Ayes: troth, Ross, Evans, Stamper, Hensors.
A letter of resignation from hr. Jerry Douglas, x~art time police officer,
was presented to the Board. Since h~Ir. Douglas vras only a part time
employee, it was not necessary for the letter to be presented to the
!council.
"Tr. troth advised that the City Fire Truck was to used in the City Limits
.:
only. The truck is not equipped for rural operation, and is to be
used in the City Limits only.
Letter from the Commercial Lumber Co. was reviewed by the Board. It is
reported that FHA requires a letter of approval from the Town and ~,Vilawood
Addition in order for the Lumber Co. to secure further loans from FHA.
The Board agreed that we could send a letter of approval on the ti^later and
Sanitary Sewer Systems, but that we would have to secure a 5 yr. &laintance
Bond on Streets before streets could be approved. Mr. Evans moved, tiir.
Stamper seconded that a ~~etter be sentas stated.
June 1, 1970--minutes contined--
The Council reviewed the recommendation from Ir~r. Herb Tyler that i~Tr. Jerry
Hewitt be hired to replace P~'Ir. Paul T~JTcBride on May 15, 1970 at a starting
salary of X410 per month.
Iv7r. Evans moved that y;r. Jerry Hewitt be hired to replace ~Ir. Paul A~TcBride
at a starting salary of X410 per month ; seconded by hZr. Henson. Ayes: troth,
Ross, Henson, Stamper, Evans.
Letter was reviewed from the Business Service Co. regarding electric
lighting facilities for T~TcCarty Park.
I~~r. Stamper moved that the necessary facilities be purchased; seconded by
itiIr. -ienson. Ayes: troth, Henson, Evans, Stamper, Ross.
:^de will have to make application in person for a water tap, which will be
X250. and X7.50 month minimum.
1~•~Tr. Ross moved that we purchase a water tap for the park; seconded by
IfTr. Stamper. Ayes: troth, Ross, Henson, Evans, Stamper.
It was reported that a State Representative will be present at the Chamber of
Commerce meeting June 4, 1970, at the Town House Cafe. The intersection at
$6th Street North and I~JTingo `Jalley Expressway will be discussed.
Letter dated P~,ay 21, 1970, from i~f.~-~. Arterburn and eight signatures from
residents, complaining about the unpaved portion on North Atlanta between
7th and $t h. It is reported that the church will pave their drive way,
which should solve 90~ of the problem. Speed limits are posted on the
street, so police officers will just have to enforce them.
IvTr. troth recommended for approval that employees with 10 years or more
with the City be given an extended vacation of three weeks rather than two
they are now getting. hir. Ross so moved; seconded by I~Zr. Stamper.
Ayes: troth, Ross, Stamper, Henson, Evans.
Dog `Jaccination Jay will held at City Hall on June 20, 1970, from $:00 a.m.
until 12:OC noon. Charge at City Hall will be 3.OOd or X4.00 if the dog
is taken to the office for vaccination.
It was announced that the Auditor is scheduled to be here on July 13, 1970.
~Tr. Stamper moved that i~7r. SaHyer's contract be renewed as Town Attorney;
seconded by :sir. Henson. Ayes: troth, Ross, Henson, Evans, Stamper.
I~Tr. Henson presented memo X12 dated June 12, 1970, to replace an original
memo regarding nonauthorized persons riding in the police car.
UTr. Stamper moved that we accept vemo X12; seconded by I~~~x. Evans.
Ayes: troth, Ross, Stamper, Henson, Evans.
It was reported that two of the 1st aid kits that had been ordered in
connection with the rederal runds, had been omitted from the list,
apparantly in error, as the price had not been changed. ~rJe will get
their check within one week or 12 days.` ~°le then have 90 days to send
remittance.
The following warrants were signed and approved by the Board:
General Fund:
R. C. Hinton
Ni. S. Sawyer
Bruce A. Davis
Bernard ;~~illiams
sNoodrow ~'Jaters
J . P.. Douglas
Bernard uUilliams
57.12
6b .41
58.71
44.96
36.£x3
94.42
12.59
Bruce A. Davis 187.07
'~Joodrow uVaters 190.01
Okla. Blue Cross & Blue Shield
61.20
Colonial Life & Acc. Ins. Eo. 7.Ou
First hank of Owasso 272.95
Public Service ~o. 3U.8b
June 1, 1970--minutes continued--
General Fund (cont'd):
Okla. Natural Gas Co. 2.46
Houston Ericksten 50.00
Maude Johnson 25.00
Harry b"doyley 25.00
John R. troth 25.00
Martha Boyd 10.00
Inez Odom 20.00
:`lilliam Henson 10.00
S . Sawyer >j .00
Victor Koenning 15.00
Charles C. Leibler 70.00
Bill Story Fire & Safety Co. 7.~~5
A,~co Oil Coro. 28.28
Leach's Service Station 12_.14
Bill Story Fire r' Safety Co. 620.00
Earl Rippetoe 10.00
J. A. Douglas 10.00
P~erle F. Allison 42_.75
Joe :Ross, Jr. 27.00
Neil H . S tat~lper 6.00
R. C. Linton 22.85
Don F. Allison 106.35
~Noodrow i~:!aters 54.12
Bernard L. 'villiams 52.08
Bruce A. Davis 83.42
~;!oodrow 'PJ . .'daters 191.01
Bruce A. Davis 1~7.0~
Bernard L. Nilliams 182.59
Street & Alley Fund:
Amulco Asphalt Co. 319.68
Joe Ross 10.00
Gary Evans 10.00
David Lynn Barer 195.05
'.~Jater Fund:
E. T. Templeton
Dorothy Floyd
Buddy Hilburn
Leonard Thompson
Jerry Hewitt
Darl L. Brown
Paul E . NicF3ride
Paul E . NcBride
Dorothy Allsup
Jose~~hine Downey
Glenna Anderson
Niar jorie C . Helm
James H. Tyler
Buddy ll. Hilburn
Leonard Thompson
E. T. Templeton
25.62
36.64
26 .21
33.09
146.99
163.96
199.49
199.49
141.12
164.43
~l .04
53.72
254.62
17 7.14
173.14
166.64
Water Fund (cont'd):
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co.
Pyramid Development Corp.
Owasso Builders au_~ply
JJS~YV Develop!r:ent Co.
Starlane Corp.
Howard Stamper
Okla. .State Dept. of Health
Stanaard Auto Sur~f~ly
Skelly Oil Co.
Utility Supply Co.
Henry N1. Timbrook
Cooper Supply Co .
O~.vasso Vol. Fire Debt. Aux.
Tulsa Sand Cam.
Nestern Auto
Deupree Distributing Co.
Dibble Oil Co.
Jirn'~ ~;Jheel Ali~nin
Kelly Tractor & Impl. Co.
Anchor Stone Co.
J. H. Tyler
Smith Culvert Co.
E. T. Templeton
B. D. Hilburn
Dorothy Floyd
Jerry W . Hetivitt
Darl L. Brown
Dorothy Allsup
Glenna Anderson
Josephine Downey
Marjorie C. Helrn
James H. Tyler
Buddy D. Hilburn
E. T. Templeton
Leonard Thomason
Sewer Fund:
H. C. Bradley
Blue Cross ~; Blue Shield
Colonial Life & Acc. lns. Co.
First Bank of Owasso
First Bank 0f OwaSSo
H. C. Bradley
Refuse Fund:
Earl Rippetoe
Cemetery Fund:
E. `P. Templeton
R. A. Young & Son, Inc.
Kelly- Tractor & hni~l. Co.
Gravely Tractors
J. H. Tyler
Blue Cross & Blue Shield 139.5@
Colonial Life & Acc. 1ns.Co. 4.00
First ank of Owasso
Okla. Natural Gas Co.
Public Service Co.
City Utility Service
Public Service Co.
440.88 OUA Fund:
14.10 OUA Operating Account
42.20
1, 265.04
27.39
f !J ~ .
77.23
150.00
49.64
62.10
10~ .5U
10 .OU
50.00
X5.70
326.15
24.77
'~ .UO
929.12
46 . o0
74.34
3.17
26 . j6
59.96
11.00
110.24
2b .17
61.00
64.29
34.96
163.y1
76.93
181.02
13t~..59
141.12
61.04
162.53
53.`/2
254.b2
174.17
103.64
177.14
160.06
1.05
3.u0
47.20
250.00
13.06
1,572.94
15.65
2'/ .OU
128.62
122.74
34 , o0
2,911.05
June 1, 1970--minutes continued--
Meter Deposit Fund:
Floyd Guiing 20.00
Ben R. S witzner 15.00
Owasso Realty Co. 15.00
Low U illines, deceased 5.00
Billy Monroe 20.00
Jim ~~rman 15.00
I. ,U. Hill 15.00
pearl Shouse 15.00
Jerry Jost 15.00
Guy Culwell 20.00
Darrell Clark 15.00
Ronald G. Frazier 15.00
Gary Ludwig 15.00
Larry J. Nhite 15.00
Sales Tax Reserve:
:lingo Valley Shopping tenter, Inc. 24,900.00
rSr. :tam~;er moved we adjourn at 9:27 p.m.; seconded by hrr. Henson. Ayes: Croth, Ross,
Evans, stamper, ienson.
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~ohn R. troth, Chairman of t3oard
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Don h i~uggins, Acting n erk