This Week's City Meeting Highlights...
Grove Industrial Development Authority: Approved the '06-'07 budget of $235,980, nearly half of which goes to the Grove Civic Center, and tabled action on transferring Tract #19 in the Grove Industrial Park from the airport trust authority to GIDA. The airport authority had previously voted to not transfer the land, about four acres, and there is still some question as to whether or not this tract was purchased with FAA grant money. The city is researching what happened to an $118,000 grant from the FAA in 1998. Records are missing as to whether or not the city ever disbursed the funds to the airport or GIDA.
Grove Municipal Services Authority: Councilman Larry Parham brought up the error in the GMSA budget estimate which had projected a 15% increase in gas rates which in fact were 10% on the markup only, which would have resulted in excess collections from users of $189,720. The net change is a $50,580 increase which includes gas wheeling fees not included in the original budget work.
City Manager Bill Galletly reported that GMSA is still not in the black "but we will get there this year" and will no longer subsidize neighboring towns such as Afton, Jay or Fairland.
The board voted to approve purchase of a Hydrogen Sulfide Odor Control System for the old sewer plant, which will eliminate the septic odor coming from the old unused pipes, at a cost of $22,880; the original estimate was $65,000 to fix the problem, Galletly reported. Also approved was purchase of a new tractor for $25,000.
The GMSA board voted to accept a bid of $2,500 for cleanup of the old sewer plant, and approved construction of new water, sewer and gas lines to serve Grove Municipal Airport and Grove Industrial Park, acknowledging receipt of approval of plans from DEQ.
Grove City Council:
--Voted 5-0 to authorize the Grove Municipal Airport Managing Authority to purchase approximately 33 acres of land on the airport's west side, from Mike Prather. City city's portion of the cost would be less than $6,000, after Realtor Chuck Perry announced that he would donate his commission. There are still issues to be resolved regarding the paperwork and grant application to meet the July 1 deadline.
--Accepted bids for asphalt for the first half of the fiscal year of $39.50 per ton for Type A and $42.50 per ton for Type B; last year the city paid $24.80 and $35.00 or an increase of 37%. Bid was from Longan Construction Co. in Grove.
--Denied a Tort Claim from Jana Jae's Gallery Southwest upon the recommendation of the Oklahoma Municipal Assurance Group (OMAG). GMSA workers were attempting to change out a water meter when deposits on the inside of the steel service line broke loose and clogged up the water line to the business. OMAG stated "this would not be considered a negligent act by the workers."
--Sent to the Planning & Zoning Board amendments to Parking Spaces requirements, off-street parking, and storage and parking of trailers and commercial vehicles in the city.
--Dropped an amendment pertaining to city street and driveway standards including updated versions until final specifications can be submitted. Several changes were recommended by developers which are being incorporated in the new standards.
--Took no action in Executive Session regarding negotiations with the Grand Lake Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #171.
(see related stories on Council Meeting)
Grove Municipal Services Authority: Councilman Larry Parham brought up the error in the GMSA budget estimate which had projected a 15% increase in gas rates which in fact were 10% on the markup only, which would have resulted in excess collections from users of $189,720. The net change is a $50,580 increase which includes gas wheeling fees not included in the original budget work.
City Manager Bill Galletly reported that GMSA is still not in the black "but we will get there this year" and will no longer subsidize neighboring towns such as Afton, Jay or Fairland.
The board voted to approve purchase of a Hydrogen Sulfide Odor Control System for the old sewer plant, which will eliminate the septic odor coming from the old unused pipes, at a cost of $22,880; the original estimate was $65,000 to fix the problem, Galletly reported. Also approved was purchase of a new tractor for $25,000.
The GMSA board voted to accept a bid of $2,500 for cleanup of the old sewer plant, and approved construction of new water, sewer and gas lines to serve Grove Municipal Airport and Grove Industrial Park, acknowledging receipt of approval of plans from DEQ.
Grove City Council:
--Voted 5-0 to authorize the Grove Municipal Airport Managing Authority to purchase approximately 33 acres of land on the airport's west side, from Mike Prather. City city's portion of the cost would be less than $6,000, after Realtor Chuck Perry announced that he would donate his commission. There are still issues to be resolved regarding the paperwork and grant application to meet the July 1 deadline.
--Accepted bids for asphalt for the first half of the fiscal year of $39.50 per ton for Type A and $42.50 per ton for Type B; last year the city paid $24.80 and $35.00 or an increase of 37%. Bid was from Longan Construction Co. in Grove.
--Denied a Tort Claim from Jana Jae's Gallery Southwest upon the recommendation of the Oklahoma Municipal Assurance Group (OMAG). GMSA workers were attempting to change out a water meter when deposits on the inside of the steel service line broke loose and clogged up the water line to the business. OMAG stated "this would not be considered a negligent act by the workers."
--Sent to the Planning & Zoning Board amendments to Parking Spaces requirements, off-street parking, and storage and parking of trailers and commercial vehicles in the city.
--Dropped an amendment pertaining to city street and driveway standards including updated versions until final specifications can be submitted. Several changes were recommended by developers which are being incorporated in the new standards.
--Took no action in Executive Session regarding negotiations with the Grand Lake Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #171.
(see related stories on Council Meeting)
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