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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965.12.06_City Council Minutesfi December 6, 1965 The Board of Trustees of the Town of Owasso met in regular session at the Town Hall Monday evening, December 6, 1965 at 7:03 P.M. Present: John troth ~ President of Board Ernie Foster Trustee V. D. Duncan Trustee Dean Large Trustee Robbie Fickle Town Clerk Josephine Downey Deputy Clerk Dorothy A~l.sup Assistant Clerk Glenn Rosecrans Town Treasurer Mr. Gary Sherrilly arrived at 7:15 p.m. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as read. Herb Tyler was asked to give a report on Bird Creek Crossing. He reported that the line had been installed but the pressure test had not been made. The old line was completely cut off. The problem of the parallel parking signs recently installed on Main was discussed. Nir. Faster moved that the signs be permitted to stand from Broadway on Main to area adjacent to Police Dept. until time enough lapses to see if businesses i.rx this area are affected. Mr. Sherrill seconded the motion. Ayes, troth, Large, Foster, Duncan, Sherrill. Mr. Foster reported that limit parking signs will be installed on East Second Avenue. Mr. troth reported that street lights had been installed in Starlane on Beaumont Street. Mr. troth reported that the letter of intent had been completed and returned to Community Planning Associates f;;r processing. The local planning commission is to be chosen at the next meeting. The local commission will be appointed on staggered terms, for one, two and three year terms. It was decided that the sewer line to Mr. Hawks' property will go straight south. His land is to be annexed after January 1, 1966. Mx. Bill $uffington, Develo~:~er of Starlane Addition, was present to discuss water works system in Starlane. Mr. troth advised Mr. Buffington that six (b) inch water mains would be reouired on the extended water works. He also advised that 1+-1/2" fire hydrants, with openings at a minimum of Ig inches and a maximum of 24 inches above grade would be re- quired. Fire hydrants are to be set between sidewalks and curbs and in a uniform manner. Mr. Buffington reported that service crossings could be installed by his firm for X80.00 per crossing. There are 19 crossings. Mr. Tyler is going to figure the cost on city installation of these crossings. Mr. Buffington re~:orted that he will submit four (4) sets of prints by Thursday or Friday of this w ek. Fre Fred Harmon's resignation from the Police Dept. was read. Mr. Foster mowed that Harmon's resignation be accepted. Mr. Large seconded the motion. Ayes, troth, Large, Duncan, Sherrill, Foster. Mr. Large hoved that Edward Van Alstine be employed as night policeman. Nr. Foster seconded the motion. Ayes, Grctl;, Large, Faster, Sherrill, Duncan. Mr. troth asked thatthe record show that Mr. Van ~~s~ir~e is employed to work a normal tour of duty, from 7 p.m. to 4 a.m. , six (6) days per week. His day off is to be worked out between the Police Commissioner and Police Chief which is acceptable to a11. The day off to be any day except Saturday or Sunday. Mr. Van Alstine is hired on a six months probation period with a starting salary of X325.00 per month with a X12.50 raise at the end of three (3) months and a ~~.2.50 raise at conclusion of six (b) months. Minutes Continued-page 2- Dec. 6, 1965 ~~ A letter from Allen G. Anderson of First National Bank was read. The letter complained about the street condition in front of the bank where the water line was installed about a year ago. It was agreed that maintenance waranty bond on new water works extension be checked and if possible, get this repaired by tree Byrd Const. Co., the firm who laid these lines. Glenn Rosecrans requested that a stop sign be placed at 7th 5t. and Atlanta. Mr. Foster moved that stop signs be placed at 7th 5t. and Atlanta, 3rd and 4th Streets and Atlanta to curb the west bound traffic. Mr. Duncan seconded the motion. Ayes, Groth, Large, Foster, Duncan, Sherrill. N:r. Rosecrans read the treasurer's report as of Nov. 1. Upon Nix. Rosecrans suggestion, Mr. Duncan moved that $1,000.00 from the meter de,-.osit fund be :,ut on time deposit. Mr. Foster seconded the motion. Ayes, Groth, Large, Foster, Duncan, Sherrill. Mr. Groth advised r''r. Sherrill to tender his resignation due to the fact that he (Sherrill) had moved out of town. Owasso Builders Sur ply Company submitted a claim and letter requesting payment for con- struction of curb and guttering between 7th and 8th Streets on Atlanta. After discussion, and reading of previous minutes o~- subject, Mr. Large moved that the claim be disallowed. Mr. Foster seconded the motion. Ayes, Groth, Large, Foster, Sherrill, Duncan. Mr. Groth asked that the record show that there was no persoasl animosity on his part pertaining to this payment. Mr. Sherrill moved that the Alvin atyd Nellie Hill property be connected to the town sewer as per contract. Mr. Foster seconded the motion. Ayes, Groth, Large, Foster, Duncan, 5laerrill. The Board commended the Owasso Jaycees for their clean-up campaign on the previous Sat- urday. Mr. Large brought up the problem, of no city dump for Owas~aons. Mr. Foster took the problem under advisement. Mr. Groth reported that financial status of city was good except for the general fund. He suggested that a transfer of monies from the Refuse Fund to the General Fund could be made to help pay for the planning of the city. Mr. Harold Charney asked if city restrictions would prohibit his placing a trailer on the ,~ property at 205 So. Main. It was agreed that city attorney Sawyer was to be contacted on legality of matter. Mrs Harold Charney requested a letter from Mr. Groth supporting the proposed Jdineville Detention Hall for Tulsa County. Mr. Groth agreed to write the letter. The following claims were approved: December 6, 1965: Bi11 Story Fire & Safety Co. 260.86 Calvin Houston 5.00 Roy T. Campbell 10.00 Roto Rooter Sewer & Drain 21.50 First P~ational Bank & Trust 3,601.99 H. C. Bradley 154.89 Wesley Justice 653.31 Leonard Thompson 160.36 Buddy David Hillburn 139.51 J. H. Tyler 175.62 Josephine Downey 136.87 e.~' ~.~ Claims Approved Continued-Dee. 6, 1965 Bankers Life & Casualty Co. 39.00 Inez H. Odom 61.28 Dorothy Allsup 85.75 Stewart Specialty Co. 9.50 Marguerite Sheldon 4.25 The Jimmie Jones Co. 11.77 Southwestern Supply Co. 362.04 Utility Supply Co. 93.24 Cooper Supply Co. 104.23 McKesson & Robbins Co. 181.50 Tulsa Utilities Services 1,064.85 Public Service Co. 39.54 Gerald D. Swanson 12.50 Sherrill & Sherrill 140.00 Quality Equip. Company, Inc. 185.40 Anchor Stone Co. 172.74 Jack R. Davidson 440.00 Paul Hill 123.85 Gordon 0. Clay 170.45 Edward Van Alstine, Jr. 141.00 A. S. Mozingo 48.00 Victor E. Koenning 15,00 Bixby Motors, Inc. 3,20 Newspaper Printing Corp. 5,7p Okla. Army Surplus 15.96 Tillie Bryan 31.50 TREASURER'S REPORT DECEMBER 1, 1965 Fund Cash in Bank General Fund 1,144.08 Refuse Fund 1,884.02 Street & Alley Fund 4,2fj8.92 Sinking Fund 2,466.45 Water Fund Waterworks Fund Sewer Fund Sewer Im~:rovement Meter Deposit Fund Park Fund Cemetery Fund Totals 9,327.86 1,174.47 1,402.58 3,838.58 1,550.05 379.39 2,017.47 29,463.87 Certificates of Deposit 10,©00.00 lo,ooo.oo 5,000.00 8,5oa.oo 2,500.00 1,000.00 _.____~. 37,000.00 H Bonds 5,000.00 l,ooo.oo lo,ooo.oo Mr. Large moved we adjourn at 10:00 p.m. Mr. Sherrill seconded the motion. Ayes, Groth, Large, Foster, Sherrill, Duncan. ~~ ~ u Robbie Fickle; Town Clerk J R. Groth, Pres dent of Bas. rd Maturity Date Feb. ~, 1966 Aug. 2, 1966 June 1,1966 Feb. 2, 1966 Aug. 2, 1966 Dec. 30, 1965 rf