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September 18, 1967
The Board of Trustees of the Town ;of Owasso met in regular session at the Town Hall
at 7:00 p.m. on September 18, 1967.
Present: John R. Groth
Joe Ross
Dean Large
Gary Evans
Inez H. Odom
Josephine Rowney
Martha Boyd
M. S. Sawyer
Absent: Mike Chandler
President of the Board
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Town Clerk
Deputy Clerk
Treasurer
Attorney
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved as read.
Mr. Groth suggested the discussion on zoning be limited to fifteen minutes. Mr. Large
so moved. Mr. Evans seconded the motion. Ayes: Gro th, Ross, Large, Evans.
Mr. Groth read a letter from Mr. Chandler submitting his resignation because of personal
business. Mr. Large moved we accept the resignation. Mr. Evans seconded the motion.
Ayes: Groth, Ross, Large, Evans.
Mr. Groth mentioned the bond issue for the new school and asked that the City Council
go on record as giving full support to the bond. Mr. Ross moved we give the support.
Mr. Large seconded the motion. Ayes: Groth, Ross, Large, Evans.
Mr. Groth presented an application for voning property on North Atlanta-for a dental
office for Dr. Daniels. He also read a recommendation from the planning commission for
the zoning. Nx. Woods, the builder, presented proof of publication to the Council,
and a sketch of the proposed building, recommending sidewalks be built on City Property
instead of private property which would leave 24~ for off-street parking. The Board
agreed with the suggestion but asked that the parking be black top or cement instead of
gravel. Mr. Large moved and Mr. Evans seconded the motion to grant the zoning for the
property. Ayes: Groth, Ross, Large, Evans.
The scheduled time for the annexation and zoning of the Roberts property east of the by-
pass, arrived with no representative present, so Nk~. Groth suggested the hearing be postpones
until 7:15 next meeting. Mr. Evans so moved and Mr. Large seconded the motion. Ayes:
Groth, Ross, Large, Evans.
Mr. A. E. Smith has a dead end street between his ro,,,~~eerties between blocks 7 and 8, in
Greenlees Addition and wishes it vacated. The ~1y ~s 60~ x 11~.0~. The decision as to
the method of vacating was postponed until next meeting.
Mr. Groth presented a petition, a proof of publication, and a recommending letter from
the Planning Commission asking for commercial zoning of the property at 306 N. Main
Street for Accounting, Insurance and Real Estate Sales. Mr. Groth also presented a
petition signed by 26 neighbors protesting the zoning. Mr. Drummond, spokesman-'for a
group of people, asked if a permit had been granted to change the garage into offices at
the address and protested the zoning. No permit had been asked for nor granted.
Mr. Williams, owner of the property asked for the zoning because of growth of the Town
and because the office would not be detrimental to the community.
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After some discussion, Mr. Large moved we reject the commerical zoning because of the
protest of the people. Mr. Evans seconded the motion. Ayes: Groth, Ross, Large, Evans.
Mr. Jimmy D. and Mr. J. C. Roberts appeared a few minutes late and asked for a hearing
on their property which had been rescheduled for next meeting. Mr. Ross moved we reopen
the hearing. Mr. Evans seconded the motion. Ayes: Groth, Ross, Large, Evans.
Mr. Groth presented application with a $25.00 check, proof of publication, and a letter
from the Planning Commission recommending the annexation and zoning. Mr. Sawyer presented
Ordinance No. 97 for the annexation of the property described in the Ordinance. Mr. Large
moved we accept the Ordinance. Mr. Evans seconded the motion. Ayes: Gro th, Ross,
Large, Evans. Mr. Roberts agreed to install a suitable septic tank when questioned by
Mr. Ross.
Mr. Ross moved an emergency exists and the Ordinance go into effect immediately. ''ir.
Large seconded the motion. Ayes: Groth, Ross, Large, Evans. (Ordinance attached)
Mr. Large moved and Mr. Evans seconded the property be zoned for a lumber yard. Ayes:
Groth, Ross, Large, Evans.
Herbert Hale reported the parking lot behind the apartments at 711 North Atlanta had been
completed and had been marked. for 40 odd cars. He presented a report on Hale Addition
waterlines and stated that he had deliveded the plans to Mr. Tyler as required by the
City. Mr. Groth said the plans would be checked by the City and considered at the next
regular meeting.
Mr. Ladd and Mr. Kerr presented a sketch of Jonesville waterlines with each meter and
residence sketched. Mr. Groth asked that the size and length of each section of the
~~3ne be sketched on the map. 23 meters are in the addition and all in operation
except one for Mr. Lee which has been disconnected. Seven other taps have been given
but no meters. The members asked for a reimbursement of $15.00 per meter from the City.
Mr. Sawyer said the reimbursement might be payed out of the Construction Fund of O.U.A.
A residence at 408 N. Birch has been made into apartments for three tenants. The City
has no authority now.
Mr. Groth said we need a replacement for Mr. Chandler in Ward 3 and we need a police
commissioner. Mr. Large moved and Mr. Evans seconded Mr. Ross be acting Commissioner
until a replacement is made. Ayes: Groth, Ross, Iarge, Evans.
The Board emphasized "No Riders" in the police car unless City business or duty, and any
violations should be dealt with accordingly.
Mr. Groth suggested new City office hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., beginning October
2, 1967, in order to give the girls time to check up before 6:00 p.m. Mr. Ross so moved.
Mr. Evans seconded the motion. Ayes: Groth, Ross, Large, Evans. Mr. Evans suggested
a night depository.
Mr. Large moved and Nir. Evans seconded we authorize Miss Downey to purchase curtains or
blinds for the windows. Ayes: Groth, Ross, Large, Evans.
N,r. Groth said the City budget permits some raises and recommended a $10. per month
blanket raise for employees as of October 1, 1967. Mr. Evans so moved and Mr. Large
seconded the motion. Ayes: Groth, Ross, Large, Evans.
Mr. Evans said Chief VanAlstine blew up the motor in his own car using it in line of work.
Mr. Groth recommended we reimburse him $300. of the $'67.45 cost. Mr. Ross so moved.
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Mr. Evans seconded the motion. Ayes: Groth, Ross, Large, Evans.
Mrs. VanAlstine has been hired part time for $1.40 per hour to help with police records
or whatever is needed in the office for court records.
The following claims were approved:
Water Fund:
0. A. Gray, Jr.
Leonard Thompson
Buddy Hilburn
J. H. Tyler
Gene Hardin
Josephine Downey
Dorothy Allsup
Harold Large
Sandra McClain
Starlane Corp.
J. B. and Bertha Largent
Commercial Lumber Co.
Utility Supply
Owasso Lumber Co.
City Utility Service
S~/W Bell Telephone
Colonial Life
Sewer Fund:
H. C. B~adley
United aboratories
Colonial Life
General Fund:
160.17 Woodrow Waters 152.10
145.27 Edward VanAlstine 176.65
7.45.27 Sinclair Refining Co. 4.32
219.75 Maude Johnson 25.00
58.04 Harry Worley 25.00
7.43.95 John R. Groth 10 .00
121.45 Inez H. Odom 20.00
10.00 Martha Boyd 10.00
4b.99 M. S. Sawyer 50.00
55.15 M. S. Sawyer 25.00
144.20 Raymon B. Thomas 25.00
212.16 Mal-eo~i chandler 10.00
205.30 t~~illiam H. Fain 125.26
29.18 A. S. Mozingo 45.17
996.30 Colonial Life 11.30
51.80
8.00 Meter Depost Fund:
Venice Fashion Shop 10,00
Jim Stewart 15.00
151.88
76.52 Street & Alley Fund:
3.00 Joe Ross 10.00
Gary Evans 10.00
Mr. Large moved we adjourn at 10:15 p.m. Mr. Ross seconded the motion. Ayes: Groth,
Ross, Large, Evans.
hn R. Groth, President of the Board
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Inez H. Odom, Town Cle