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Published September 03, 2008 09:44 am - Council OK's demolition of property; discussion on annexation continues By BOB GIBBINS TAHLEQUAH DAILY PRESS — Tahlequah city councilors during their meeting Tuesday night authorized demolition of a house and selected the contractor for the job.
Walter Gooch, the property owner, signed a notarized authorization for the demolition of his property at 502 E. Normal. The authorization states he understands the city will file an abatement lien against his property to secure repayment of expenses to the city. Eden Excavation was the low bidder for the demolition at $3,000. Code Enforcement Officer Billy Blair said Eden has razed other properties for the city. Guthrie Excavation submitted a $4,400 bid, and Jerry’s Excavation bid $7,800. The council also gave approval for Fire Chief Ray Hammons to seek bids for a tanker truck. Mayor Ken Purdy said the city and fire department have been putting money in reserve to buy the vehicle, and Hammons has approximately $35,000 from the fire department’s sales tax money. After an executive session, the council took no action on the purchase or appraisal of real property. Purdy said the city administration and City Attorney Park Medearis discussed the purchase of several pieces of property with the council. The location was not disclosed. Two agenda items concerning NSU’s Homecoming were tabled because NSU wanted some students to appear and speak on the issues. Paperwork was incomplete on a contract between the Police Department and Charles and Mildred Carroll for the use of 61 acres for a police training area. Medearis said he will provide Police Chief Steve Farmer with a copy of the finished contract so all parties can review it prior to the next meeting. Ward 1 Councilor Jason Nichols moved to table an ordinance to annex property in the East Ross and Nalley Road area. The council tabled the issue until the special mid-month meeting. Ward 2 Councilor Jack Spears said he wouldn’t vote for the ordinance until he sees a written commitment from Cherokee Nation for help with East Ross Street. He said if the city takes funds from a reserve, it will cost the city elsewhere, such as in funding for additional police officers. He said he knows Cherokee Nation has the money to help the city with the streets in the proposed annexation area. Ron Ellis, one of the property owners, said residents of the area are still opposed to annexation. “There’s a lot of things still not cleared up,” he said. “No one feels like they’re being taken care of.” Ellis said the annexation could cost the city as much as $500,000. Purdy said the roads are a primary issue with the annexation, and it’s a good idea to seek assistance from other venues. “We [city] could make it happen [needed infrastructure improvements] in a reasonable time,” he said. Spears said he’s not necessarily against the annexation, but the roads are a big concern for him. 
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