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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1962.04.16_City Council MinutesApril 16, 1962 Meeting was called President of the Board W. J. Oklahoma, April 16, 192. Present: W. J. Bryson Harold Charney Ed Hayes Richard Ernissee Marguerite M. Reed Josephine Downey Excused: H. W. Wright, Jr. to order at 7:30 P. M. by the Bryson, at Town Hall, Owasso, President of the Board Trustee Trustee Treasurer Clerk Deputy Clerk Attorney The minutes of the previous meeting were read. There being no additions or corrections, the mir..utes stood approved as read. The treasurers report as of April 15, 1962 was presented as follows: General Fund ~ 2,705.73 Street & Alley Fund 4,933.19 Sinking Fund 5,312.95 Water Fund - General 5,57$•30 G,'ater Fund - Special 1,77$.GO Sewer Fund 1,030.25 Sewer Improvement Fund 36,45$•76 Meter Deposit Fund 1,1}5.05 Cemetery Fund 1,35.59 Park Fund 476.34 The treasurer will prepare an analysis of the condition of the general fund to be presented at the next meeting. The board agreed to accept the agreement (quoted below) presented by the Owasso Cemetery Association in good faith and with t re assurance that it will be mutually advantageous to both parties: ~We, the undersigned, members of the Owasso Cemetery association, do hereby agree to permit the Town of Owasso, Oklahoma., to use the Associa.tion's equipment to mow the cemetery ONLY, with the understanding of both parties that the city will deep said equipment in good repair, with the exception of normal wear and tear. Said equipment must be operated by a competent operator. Minutes - April 16, 1962 Page 2 Signed this 9th day of April, 1962, Owasso, Oklahoma. Mrs. E. M. Clifton Mrs. Iva Flournoy Mrs. Opal Foster Jose~Mhine Downey Mrs. Claude Cliftan Mrs. R. B. Jones Mrs. Harry Ransom Mrs. Tom Johnson Accepted on above terms and conditions by the Owasso Board of Trustees. W. J. Bryson President of the Board ATTEST Josephine Downey Deputy Town Clerk" Harold Charney Trustee Ed Hayes Trustee Bryson read and acknowledged letter dated April 3, 1962 from the Tulsa City-County Lihrary Commission concerning a proposed library system. Bryson read and acknowledged letter dated April 6, 1962 from Badger Meter Manufacturing Company extending water meter prices as presently charged to October 7, 1962. Bryson read and acknowledged letter from the State Department of Heal~h listing 100 locations in Oklahoma where waste stabilization lagoons are operated. The letter will be kept on file at Town Hall for reference purposes. Bryson moved the commercial zoning application for property located at_Second Avenue and Birch owned by Dr. Guy D. Reed be approved. Second, Hayes. AYES, Charney, Hayes, Bryson. Mr. 4'ern Taylor, President of Owassons, Inc., stated his organization has made plans for an Owasso clean-up day on May 5, 1952. He requested the support of the board in this venture and asked that tra board proclaim May 5, 1962 Owasso Clean Up Day. Charney moved the board proclaim May 5, 1962 Owasso Clean Up Day and urge all citizens of the town to participate to make Owasso one of the cleanest towns in Oklahoma. Second, Hayes. Aye, Bryson, Wipes, Charney. Minutes - April 16, 1962 Page 3 Bryson presented a discussion of street drainage problams i.n certain sectors of the town. An attempt will be made t o clear present drainage ditches to rel ire this problem. W!-ien this work is done, culverts which are not up to standard will be removed. The board pointed out it is the property owner's responsibility to replace any improper culverts. Mr. Bill Doughty of Midwest Tank and Reservoir Service, 206 North Broadway, Pittsburg, Kansas, presented the qualifications and credentials of his company for the consideration of the board. Mr. Doughty desired to contract for the repair work on the water tower. It was pointed out that ur_der ordinance it is not necessary for the board to take nu'olic bids for such work; however, the board desires to take bids for such work. This matter will be taken up at the next t~eetin~ May 7, 1962. Charney moved the town contact the consulting engineering firm, Owen, Mansur & Steele, to make an estimate as to its fee for a survey of Owasso's street and sidew alk needs and make recommendations to the town for the construction thereof. Second, Hayes. Aye, Bryson, Hayes, Charney. Charney stated he would cont®ct water tank companies about cost of a water tank for the north side of town. Charney moved the board contact the Tulsa Metropolitan Planning Commission and invite a representative to the next council meeting for the purpose of negotiating toward entering a contract with the commission for its planning services. Second, Hayes. Ayes, Charney, Hayes, Bryson. Hayes pointed hazardous debris on the which should be cleaned such cost . M~. ~ s Downey if it wishes to clean u services. out that Standard Industries had left road south of Second Avenue and Birch up and Standard Industries billed for will contact the company to ascertain ~ thm debris or be billed for such Discussion was held about the board's choice of appraiser for the condemnation hearing April 1$, 1962 on the Roy L. Henry property. The board\agreed to use C. B. Sherrill. Charney will contact Mr. Sherrill. Charney expressed his desire t o start annexing property to protect zoninn of town. He stated he wished to annex the park and all property south of town. Iiayes moved that a.ll outhouses riot in use be properly filled and covered within sixty days to ground level. Those in use will have ninety days to comply with town ordinances. At the end of these periods all violators will be prosecuted according to ordinance. Second, Bryson. Ayes, Charney, Hayes, Bryson. Minutes - April 16, 1962 The following claims were read and approved: Bankers Life & Casualty Company ~ 20.67 Bankr_rs Life & Casualty Company 12.00 Ed Hayes 10.00 Marguerite Reed 10.00 Harold Charney 10.00 W. J. Bryson 10.00 Wm. K. Kellam & David 0. Cordell 107.00 Commercial Lumber Company 7$.00 Sherrill & Sherrill 16.00 Clyde B. Shannon 127.46 Dorothy Allsup 73.11 H . C . ?3radley 141. $1 Floyd Fisher 143.$1 Josephine Downey 106.62 J. H. Tyler 155.6$ Richard Ernissee 43.00 Pat Sullivan 25.00 H. W. Wright, Jr. 75.00 Anchor Stone Company 19.25 Scott Ri ~e Company 3.53 Scott Rice Company 1.91 Maus Hydraulic Jack Service 9.b0 Southwestern Bell Telephone Company 15.4b Oklahoma Natural Gas Company 10.15 Oklahoma Natural Gas Company 2.$5 Calvin Holloway 5.00 Utilities Services Division 606.65 L. F. Simeroth 5.00 Elna V. Palmer 10.00 Owasso Lumber Company 5.00 Charles Meeks 10.00 M. J. Lee Construction Company 17.34 H. Dorsey Douglas Inc. 17.00 H. Dorsey Douglas Inc. 12.20 Page 4 Hayes moved the meeting be adjourned. Second, Bryson. Ayes, Bryson, Hayes, Charney. res e t o t o Board .~ own C ark '