Charlene Harrell
Inola Correspondent
INOLA —
The Inola Trustees met Aug. 30 at 7 p.m. for their regular meeting.
Mayor Cheryl Charles was given authorization to sign and submit Close-Out Documents for the Storm Siren Project that had been secured for Inola through a Community Development Block Grant.
The representative from Grand Gateway was present to deliver the final Draft-Capital Improvement Plan Maps and Toolkit for the Board's review and approval.
She said the DOC would not implement it until it had been approved. She said the tool kit and maps are benefits in obtaining grants, as well as benefits in doing regular business. The maps cover town maps, sewer and water lines, town property and streets. She will be back at the next meeting to seek their approval.
Shirley Bocock, resident, was present to ask about the upkeep of Highland Cemetery. She asked how often it was mowed, and in being told it was mowed on an “as needed” basis, produced pictures taken at various times showing that it was not being maintained.
The Board agreed with her; however, John Deboer, town trustee and chairman of the streets and cemetery board, defended the maintenance crew and said it was being “looked into.” Bocock said she would return if there was not action taken.
Denise Jones, member of the Quarterback Club, said they would like to seek permission to shoot fireworks after each touchdown at the Inola games. Tommy Dyer, Jr , town attorney, advised fireworks are allowed on July 4 and 5 and on special occasions.
Fire Chief Randy Alves said he had no problem with this and would have a fire engine at the game.
All members of the board present — Cheryl Charles, Larry Grigg and Brian Padgett — approved the request provided they secured a “permit.” John Deboer voted “no.”
John Diacon, school maintenance director, asked that they consider rerouting traffic at the Elementary School to alleviate the danger of children being dropped off and picked up. Trustees said he could get with the city engineer to draft other plans.
Trustees discussed whether to repair the present tractor owned by the town or purchase a new one. They concluded it would be better to make the purchase since the old one was a 1988 model and would be expensive to repair.
They decided to accept the quote from Quantie Sales in Locust Grove for a 45 HP Kioti DSA510 for $17,000.
This is giving the town credit for its trade in vehicle.
