HomeMy WebLinkAbout1961.06.19_City Council MinutesJune 19, 1961
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Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. by the President of the Board, N.J.
Bryson, at City Hall, Owasso, Oklahoma, June 19, 1961.
Present: N.J. Bryson
Don Davidson
J.W. Allsup
Harold Charney
Richard Ernissee
Marguerite M. Reed
H.W. Wright, Jr.
President of Board
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Treasurer
Town Clerk
City Attorney
Minutes of the previous meeting were read. There being no additions or
corrections to the minutes, they stood approved as read.
The meeting was opened to new business to be presented from the floor.
Mr. Ted Rawlins, 5749 East 26th. Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma, TE 5 -5749,
discussed the reconditioning of the water tower. He is an authorized agent
of Water Tank Service Company, Inc. 6115 Denton Drive, Dallas 35, Texas.
His preliminary examination resulted in an estimated cost of $749.00 for
(1) completely scaling and scraping the tank, (2) two coats of asphalt paint
inside the tank and coating outside with aluminum paint, He estimated four
to five days to complete job, weather permitting. His company offers terms
up to six months without interest. After six months, interest is based on
remanining balance. Bryson requested a firm estimate be submitted with a
time limit stated.
Mr. Bill Hodges, Rush Implement Company, Skiatook, made inquiry about a
proposed )urchase of tractor. Bryson stated all companies will be asked to
submit bids. Mr. Hodges emphasized the necissity for accurate specifications
to allow all bidders to present fair and accurate bids. The council stated
this was its intention.
Mr. A.B. Fields was dresent to discuss his refuse contract which expires
June 30, 1961. Mr. Fields stated he would be glad to renew the contract
as it stands for another year. Davidson moved that the Board continue the
refuse hauling contract of July 1, 1960 for one year according to the pro-
visions thereof. Second, Charney. Aye, Bryson, Allsup, Davidson, Charney.
Bryson requested that all refuse hauling complaints be handled as quickly
as possible. Bryson also suggested that Fields be sure to notify citizens
about improper containers, etc.
Treasurer's Report:
General Fund
$ 21012.94
Sinlang Fund
49844.12
Street & Alley Fund
3,296.74
Water Fund
79064.33
Sewer Fund
1,442.10
Meter Deposit Fund
1,96o.o5
Park Fund
246.81
Cemetery Fund
19379.44
Sewer Improvement
11248.76
A complaint from Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Fry concerning water drainage damage to
their property wqs turned to the street commissioner for handling at his
discretion.
Meeting June 19, 1961 Continued:
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The Board discussed past water pricing to the Owasso School BoErd which has
produced a deficit to the town of Owasso. Charney moved that the city charge
the Owasso Public Schools for water at the same rate that Owasso purchased
water from Tulsa. Second, Davidson. Aye, Bryson, Allsup, Davidson, Charney.
Motion carried as a temporary correction to the problem. There will be further
discussion at a later date.
The following claims were read and approved:
Robert Lepp$e
$ 21.00
Walter G. Pryor
30.97
Josephine Downey
49.90
Don Davidson
10.00
Harold Charney
10.00
J.W. Allsup
10.00
Ralph Robertson
82.45
H.C. Bradley
142.58
J.H. Tyler
147.58
Marguerite Reed
10.00
W.J. Bryson
10.00
Marguerite Sheldon
80.93
H.W. Wright, Jr.
75.00
Kenneth Rutledge
121.25
Josephine Downey
107.70
Jack Carter
132.65
Floyd Fisher
138.23
Richard Ernissee
60.62
H. Dorsey Douglas Ina.
6.35
The Collinsville News
8.02
Pat Sullivan
25.00
Utilities Accounting Department
564.50
Walter L. Mudd
20.00
John C. Howard
n10.00
Southern Rubber Stamp Co.
3.35
Wallace & Tiernan Inc.
14.28
Jewell Brown
10.00
Western Auto Associate Store
11.00
Standard Welding Works
3.00
Western Auto Associate Store
18.84
Phillips Petroleum company
25.56
Sinclair Refining Company
1.50
Southwestern Belle Telephone Co.
21.08
Owasso Builders Supply Co.
9.20
Cooper Supply Company
246.14
Cooper Supply Company
283.20
Cooper Supply Company
12.54
The Board directed the clerk to advise Mr. Herbert Hale of Owasso Builder's
Supply Company to furnish a plat of his property for annexation, as agreed
May 1, 1961, or the city would terminate water and sewer service to his
property. Mr. Hale is to comply by June 29, 1961.
The board requested that the minutes reflect the city attorney has advised
that Ordinance #13 is ineffective to replace ordinance #3 in that it is
improperly drawn and is not in accordance with the Statutes of the State of
Oklahoma (11 OS 580) providing for the replacement of ordinances. Therefore,
Ordinance #3 is in effect. Second, Allsup. Aye, Bryson, Allsup, Davidson,
Charney.
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Meeting of June 19, 1961 Continued:
Allsup moved that the Board employ Cecil Powers of B.W. Vetter & Company,
Tulsa, at a fee of $350.00 to audit the books of the Town of Owasso at the
close of the fiscal year. Second, Charney, Aye, Bryson, Allsup, Davidson,
Charney.
The Board directed the clerk to acknowledge letter dated June 14, 1961 from
the City of Collinsville, under signature of Paris Carlburg, City Clerk,
concerning a joint water venture and state the Board's interestand will-
ingness to condider a joint water venture.
Approved:
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Presiden of Board own Clerk