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July 6, 1965
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Owasso met in regula..r session at the Town Hall
on the 6th day of July, 1965 at 7;10 p.m.
Present: John troth
Gary Sherrill
Dean Large
V. D. Duncan
Glen Rosecra.ns
Inez H. Odom
Robbie Fickle
Josephine Downey
ICI. S. Sawyer
President of the Board
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Treasurer
Town Clerk r
New Town Clerk
Deputy Clerk
Attorney
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved with the exception, Mr. Large
ha.d moved we have weeds cut from the Davidson property instead of Mr. Duncan.
The Treasurer's Report was read and approved.
Mr. troth brought up the subject of the zoning committee and suggested we use T.C.t:.P.A.
Mr.. Sherrill asked to to wait until next meetine for further discussion_
Mr. troth recommended Mr. Sawyer be authorized to draw up a new ordinance for classify-
ing zoning. Dean Large so moved. Mr. Sherrill seconded the motion. Ayes: troth,
Sherrill, Large, Duncan.
Mr. Cummings presented a sketch of previously discussed property. The sketch was not
complete. Nir. troth suggested it be made complete. Mr. Cummings discussed plans
further. Mr. Sherrill figured footage a.nd expressed opinion it was probably O.K. Mr.
troth asked for more detail.
The new fire truck was delivered to City Hall about 5:00 p.m. Mr. troth said we need
hose and nozzles which would cost approximately .1300. A few minor changes were also
to be made on the truck such as a larger battery and a few other sriall things. Air.
Sherrill moved we accept the truck after the minor changes are made, subject to passing
the test to be made on the morning of July 7. Mr. Large seconded the motion. Ayes:
troth, Sherrill, Large, Duncan.
The members of the present fire department were called to the table for discussion.
They agreed to give the City the 1200 feet of 2~" hose off the old truck which the
City had bought. This made the additional cost for hose and. nozzles amount to only
about X320. instead of the X1300.
Mr. troth suggested thF.: present fire board continue. According to Mr. Smith, of The
Oklahoma Insurance stating Bureau, we must have one fire chief, two assistants, at
least twelve volunteers and not over twenty-four volunteers. We must also draft a
fire ordinance. Mr. Sawyer will draw one. A pension fund of X5.00 per y:=;ar, per
member is customary.
Dean Large moved Harry Worley be Fire Chief. Duncan seconded the motion. Ages:
troth, Sherrill, Large, Dur.car_. Mr. Duncr:n moved and Mr. Sherrill seconded that
Scotty Glasgow, Ira Leach, Jack Cramer, and Dean Large be made assistants. Ayes:
troth, Sherrill, Large, Duncan. ~ meeting, was set for Monday evening, Jul;r 12,
for the fire department and the Council.
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Mr. troth said the City must modify the building to house the fire trucks. The
building belon~_~s to Mr. Worley and will be leased by the City and bids let. Nir.
Large so moved. Mr. "uncan seconded the motion. Ayes: troth, Sherrill, Large,
Duncan.
Mr. Sherrill moved we pay for the fire truck according to the contract: 20% upon
acceptance with the balance to be paid in four pa~>ments yearly. Duncan seconded
the motion. Ayes; troth, Sherrill, Large, Duncan.
Mr. troth said he had talked to two previous Councilmen who said they did not agree
to pave Hale's street on Atlanta as he had stated at the previous meeting. References
were made to previous minutes where no mention was made of an agreement. No action
was taken.
Mrs. Eaton has a drainage problem on Atlanta after storms which needs correction.
Mr. troth suggested Herb take care of it. A suggestion was made to curb and assess
owners on that str:;et.
Mr. troth suggested Miss Downey should have an increase in salar~a. Mr. Sherrill
moved we increase $40. per month, as of July 15, 1965. Mr. Large seconded. Ayes:
troth, Sherrill, Large, Duncan.
Mr. Clay said a dog had died and it's head had been sent to O~aahoma City for tests.
He said Herbert Hale had offered to loan the ~'ity a panel truck to pick up dogs.
Miss Downey said the Gity had received a X40. donation for a lot in a roadway in the
Cemetery, where a Jack Deckard was buried, and it was later Found to be illegal for a
bural in a roadway, and no deed was ever given. the parents were unhappy about the
matter and now that the father is very ill, she suggested we give a single gravesite
for bural of the father when needed. Mr. Larne so moved. Mr. Sherrill seoonded the
motion. Ayes: troth, Sherrill, Large, Duncan.
The following claims vaere approved:
'~desley Justice 61$.$9
H. C. Bradley 151.23
Leonard Thompson 135.32
Buddy David Hilburn 135.33
J. H. Tyler 170.80
Inez H. Odom 61.28
Josephine Downey 120.53
Dorothy Allsup 75.50
Phillips Petroleum Co. 26.90
Kerr NTcGee Oil Co. 6.46
Dean Buckles Drug 13.95
Public Service Co. of Okla. 22.42
The Refinery Supply Co. 5.75
Southwest Meter & Supply Co. $3.U6
Cooper Supply Co. 64.66
Utility Supply Co. 1$.14
Anchor Stone Co. 43.18
Gordon 0. Clay 160.19
Fred R. Harmon 145.06
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Claims approved continued:
Skelly Oil Co. 114.11
Luttrell Oil Co. 7.86
Harrinr--tons, Inc. 20.52
Cox Motor Co. 16.21
W. L. tivhite Welding Service 6.00
Okla. Tire & Supply 20.30
Commercial ~'ublishers 60.01
Success Motor Co. 62.80
Public Service Co. 91.40
Sherrill ~ Sherrilll 75.00
State Contribution Fund 39.40
Federal Reserve Bank 2.70
State Contribution Fund 89.06
Federal Reserve Bank 116.20
State Contribution Fund 359.96
Federal Reserve Bank 475.10
Okla. State TaX Commission 37.84
Federal Reserve Bank 162.60
State Contribution Fund 163.1,7
~4r. Sherrill moved we adjourn at 9:50 p.m. Mr. Duncan seconded the motion. Ayes:
Groth, Sherrill, Lar~-e, Luncan.
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o Groth, President of the Board
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Inez H. Odom, Town Clerk