HomeMy WebLinkAbout1961.09.18_City Council MinutesSeptember 18, 1961
Meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by the president of the Board,
W.J. Bryson, at Town Hall, Owasso, Oklahoma, September 18, 1961.
Present: W.J. Bryson
J.W. Allsup
Harold Charney
Don Davidson
Richard Ernissee
Marguerite M. Reed
H.W. Wright
President of the Board
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Treasurer
Town Clerk
Town 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.
Mrs. G.K. Goddard protested the new $1.00 water assessment which will be used for
sewer improvement in as much as she does not have the use of the sewer. The
president of the board directed the Town Clerk to adjust the billing to Mrs.
Goddard and J.C. Moss removing the sewer service charge on the grounds that
both homes are more than 250 feet from accessibility to the sewer system. The
Deputy Clerk informed the Board that these accounts have not been charged the
sewer service charge in the past. The Board realized that its discussion
with Mrs. Goddard had not been clear and directed the Town Clerk to request
Mrs. Goddard to attend the meeting October 2, 1961 in order to properly
discuss and handle her protest to the $1.00 water assessment which is separate
and apart from the sewer service charge.
Mrs. Goddard also requested that Larkin Bailey mow the grass and weeds on his
property which is within the town limits of Owasso. The Town Clerk wus
directed to contact Mr. Bailey.
Mr. Glenn E. Rosecrans made inquiry concerning what steps were being taken
to bring the sewer system up to standard.. The Board generally discussed
with him the problems confronting it and what steps were being taken to
remedy the situation. The Board further assured Mr. Rosecrans that it was
working as ra. .Didly as possible to meet this problem.
Mr. Rosecrans further stated his dissatisfaction with the manner in which
the Van Fleet property had been cleaned. The Board and the Town Attorney
informed him of his legal position under the laws of the State of Oklahoma.
Mr. William L. Day was present to re- explain the group insurance program.
Town employees had expressed dissatisfaction about the way insurance pay-
ments were deducted from payroll checks. The Board found the accounting
processes usual and normal and found the method in order. The town employees
are free to continue the insurance or drop the plan as they wish.
Mr. Herbert Bale was present at the request of the Board to complete the
annexation of his property. Drafts of the legal papers were corrected and
approved and were handed to the Town Attorney for finalizing.
A written request by Mr. Maurice E. Fry for water aid sewer connection was
approved and the Deputy Clerk was instructed to collect the usual $100.00
tap fee.
Meeting of September 18, 1961
The President of the Board presented the business card of W. B. Dawby, Midwest
Tank & Reservoir Service, 206 North Broadway, Pittsburg, Kansas, for future
reference. Mr. Dawby has requested his firm be allowed to bid on any work
Owasso may have which is applicable to his firm.
Treasurer's Report as of September 18, 1961:
General Fund
$ 560.95
Street & Alley Fund
29670.23
Sinking Fund
4,625.99
Water Fund (General Acct.)
5,29$•39
Special Assessment
487.00
Sewer Fund
1,271.26
Sewer Improvement Fund
1,308.76
Meter Deposit Fund
2,095.05
Cemetery Fund
1,189.99
Park Fund
278.89
The Treasurer stated the financial condition of the town was critical until the
budget is approved. The Board discussed the possible reduction of employees,
salaries in order to meet the town budget.
The Board approved the ordering of 12 additional stop signs in order to commence
control of traffic and speed, particularly in residential areas.
The Board directed the Deputy Clerk to follow the ordinance concerning extra
water users on one water tap and to charge accordingly. The Board stated it had
no position accept to follow the ordinance which is the governing law.
The Board again discussed the $60.00 water bill of Dr. Guy D. Reed and passed
the matter until the next meeting.
The Deputy Clerk was directed to give final notice to those business which
have not paid the occupation tax. If no payment is received by the next regularly
scheduled meeting, the Town of Owasso will take legal action.
Charney moved that, as an economy measure, Town Hall be officially closed at
at 12 noon on Saturday and not be open for business until the following Monday
at 9 :00 A.M., effective October 1, 1961. Second, Allsup. Aye, Bryson, Allsup,
Davidson, Charney.
Bryson in the presence of all members of the Board called a special meeting for
September 25 ,1961 at 7:30 P.M. all members acknowledged notice of the meeting
and agreed to attend as ordered.
The following claims were read and approved:
Josephine Downey
$ 107.70
Richard Ernissee
60.62
Marguerite Sheldon
80.93
James M. Gott
128.57
Floyd Fisher
145.50
J. H. Tyler
147.58
Pat Sullivan
25.00
H. W. Wright, Jr.
75.00
Ralph Robertson
82.45
Kenneth Rutledge
129.20
H. C. Bradley
142.58
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Rush Implement Co.
$ 1,351.99
Bankers Life & Casualty Co.
20.67
Bankers Life & Casualty Co.
40.91
Bankers Life & Casualty Co.
4.17
Don bavidson
10.00
W. J. Bryson
10.00
J. W. Allsup
10.00
Harold Charney
10000
Marguerite Reed
10000
Wm. K. Kellam & David 0. Cordell
138.00
Commercial Lumber Co.
95.00
Sherrill & Sherrill
22.00
Utilities Accounting Department
664.65
Rush Implement Co.
30.45
Collinsville News
69.30
John Fessler, Jr.
10.00
Earl D. Lloyd
10000
Dale Jones
10.00
Bayne roberts
10.00
H. D. Couthron
10.00
W. E. Rice
10.00
Owasso Lumber Co.
4.93
Cooper Supply Co.
39.66
Cooper Supply Co.
3.12
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co.
20.85
Sinclair Refining Co.
38.59
Skelly Oil Company
51.94
National Chemsearch Corporation
144.97
Charney moved the meeting be adjourned. Second, Allsup. Aye, Bryson, Allsup,
Davidson, Charney.
Approved:
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