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Beckham County Voting is live August 12-26. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/hottest- bizinbeckhamcounty Weekend Edition Commissioners Take on Dilapidated Structures in Lengthy Agenda By Sheryl Ponce ‘The Elk City Commissioners met Wed. at 2 p.m. in City Hall for their regularly scheduled meeting to face a lengthy agenda that dealt with 11 dilapidated structures and 11 financial ex- penditures as the main topics of the day. They also heard the current revenue outlook, which was positive. ‘As Mayor Nick Archer called the meeting to order with the regular formalities, first Archer presented City Attorney Steve Elk City Mayor Nick Archer presents City Attorney Steve Holloway with a commemorative statue of The Elk as seen in Holloway a commemorative Elk Statue for his 40 years of ser- front of City Hall. Courtesy photo by Chief Eddie Holland. vice to the city, Holloway will be retiring from the position but will continue to represent the city as the city prosecutor for the next few months. Steve Holloway Honored He then opened the floor to two public hearings. The first concerned a structure located at 1206 W. 2nd, and the second by City Commissioners ‘one is located at 104 Meadowridge in the South Country Es- tates. Both properties had representatives at the hearing. ‘The commissioners then went straight into the agenda, ap- proving the minutes from the Aug. Ist meeting. Then they By Sheryl Ponce and Lee Litterell, and how they did some wonderful things for tackled the two structures that were discussed in the public community. hearing. ‘The first one, 1206 W. 2nd, was tabled for 30 days be- During the Wednesday City Commissioners’ meeting, Mayor “Guy Hylton did a really good job, and did a lot of wonderful cause there were questions about the ownership of the prop- Nick Archer presented City Attorney Steve Holloway an honor- things for this community. We wouldn’t have the rock yard if it erty, as well as questions about the cost of repairs. ary replica statue of the Elk that sits in front of City Hall. weren't for him, It wouldn't have happened. We have Hylton to ‘The structure located on Meadowridge was also tabled. This “For 40 years of service, Mr. Holloway, I say thank you. In that thank for that, and that’s worth $200,000 a month or so. That is building was known as the old K-Bob’s restaurant. The com- time we passed several bonds with the Pioneer Center and with alegacy. We wouldn't have all these incredible infrastructure im- missioners tabled it for 90 days because there were questions the CAPPs projects, with all of that you've been instrumental. provements if it weren't for Lee Litterell. I mean these are single about a commercial mortgage on the property, and the repre- I know when I was on planning and zoning commission, you men that are primarily responsible making things happen,” he sentative for the owner was unable to answer the commission- were a great help. We appreciate all of that you have done. Your added. ers’ questions about a mortgage. 40 years is a long time to serve. We appreciate it. It has been an Holloway did not want to take any credit for his role in the Next on the agenda was an approval of Resolution 2022: honor and a privilege,” Archer said as he handed him the statue. city’s accomplishments, but admitted to being behind the scenes Resolution of the City of Elk City, Oklahoma amending a fee Holloway moved to Elk City in October of 1982, which was in taking care of problems before they reached the commission- schedule for the Elk City Golf Course to include senior citizen about the same time he became the City of Elk City’s attorney. ers. He would spend several hours a week going through paper- fees. City Treasurer Jennifer Rainey commented about the res- Over that time, he has seen a lot of changes in the town. He has work, eyeing any potential problems that could be tackled prior olution, stating that they did not have the senior citizen rates served under approximately seven city managers and several to becoming problems. in the resolution that was approved at the last meeting. The commissioners, “Everything that happens in the city, or most everything that rate will be $20 on weekdays and $25 on weekends. “My biggest take away from this is the privilege of being a part happens to the city crosses my desk in some fashion. The fact All of the financial items on the agenda were approved, of a friendly, progressive community with exceptional leader- that we've prospered, and have not been involved in a scandal or ‘Those included a bid from DJ Rentals and Sales for one new ship,” Holloway said. anything like that shows that we've been very, very blessed. That Hustler Super Z Mower for Parks Department in the amount of He has seen the city grow and prosper over those years, but is a blessing. And it has allowed the city to prosper like no other $12,332, a budgeted item, and a quote from Aces Animal Care the toughest time was during the citizens’ audit about ten or 15 no place,” he said. Equipment and Services for four new cat cases in the amount years ago. He said it was a tough time in city government. of $12,331.64, also a budgeted item. A couple of the city managers he mentioned were Guy Hylton See Holloway page 2. ‘They approved a quote from Virco for twenty (20) new light- weight folding tables for the Civic Center in the amount of $10, 961.80, a budgeted item, to replace worn out tables. This Elk City Chamber Welcomes ‘was followed by the approval of payment to Myers Engineer- ing for engineering services for the 2022 Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement project in the amount of $13,155. This was not a budgeted item. Teachers Back to School ‘The pipein bid from F&H Drilling to replaceand install pump motor, Well #61 in the amount of $44,873.10, a budgeted item, was approved. This was also followed by the approval of DWS- ‘Threads, 66 Sweet Spot, AM Creative Studio, Bank of Western RF from DW-271 Disbursement Request No. 4 in the amount Oklahoma, Barber/Dyson Ford-Lincoln, Bella Vita, Brown Ales of $412,211.55 for Loan P40-200050102ORF-22-0021-DW. and Liquor, Café Elk City, Carrol’s Shoe Corner and BTB's, Circle A Western Wear, Country Dove & Tea Room, Crow Insurance, ‘The App #1 for Orr Construction for the 2022 Water System Currell’s Do It Center, Damron Jewelers, Davis Printing, Day's Improvement project was approved for $377,177.55, a bud- geted item. Then they approved payment to Myers Engineer- Pest Control, DJ’s Rentals & Sales, Dr. Kanyon Cunningham, DDS, Doug Gray Dodge-Jeep, Dr's Bintz and Ellis, Dr. Lisa ing for the Waterline Replacement project in the amount of Walker, E&E Garage, Edward Jones, Justin Koch; Edward Jones, $35,034, also a budgeted item. John Thomas; Edward Jones, Josh Thomas; Edward Jones, Rob- Change order #12 for the Elk City Indoor Activity Center to ert Stephens; Edward Jones, Shaley Sikes; Elk City Pick-a-Part, Joe D. Hall General Contractors, LLC in the amount of $4200 Farmers Ins. Ted Biscoe, First Baptist Church, First National to upgrade patio rock from crusher run to river rock, a budget- Bank & Trust, Garage Bicycle Works, Grandview Pharmacy & ed item, was approved. This was changed because the crushed Gifts, Great Plains Bank, Hunter & Gibbins, Hutch’s C Stores, rock had been known to get stuck in tennis shoes, therefore, Hylton’s Flowers & Gifts, Innovative Technology, InterBank, it could be brought into the facility. The river rock would not By Shonda Little InterLink Mortgage, IONIX, KECO-KOOL 94, Keith's Butcher create the same issue. Shop, Kilhoffer Flooring, Legacy Bank, Main Street Coffee & ‘The commissioners also approved the Pay Application #24 to Area teachers and administrators gathered in the Elk City Con- Café, Major Bean Coffee, Maurice's, McAlary ATV & Cycle, Mer- Joe D, Hall General Contractors, LLC for the CAPP project In- vention Center for an evening of food with give aways provided rifield Office Supply, Mostly Mail, Mountain Man’s Axe Throw- door Activity Center for $390,610.10, a budgeted item. The Pay by local merchants on Monday, Aug, 15th. The annual Teacher ing & Grub, Oak Creek Floral & Gifts, Page Jewelers, Paul Jones Application #4 to Joe D. Hall eral Contractors, LLC for the Appreciation Dinner was sponsored by the Elk City Chamber of Drug, Physical Therapy Central, Pizza Hut, PK & Company, Play CAPP Project ~ Aquatic Center in the amount of #219,064.50, Commerce. Staff from Elk City, Merritt, Canute, Burns Flat/Dill on Main, R & K Superette, Re/Max Jo & Justin Ediger, Re/Max a budgeted item, was approved. City, Hammon, Western Oklahoma Christian School, and West- Mike Stout, Sears, Simon’s Catch, Southern & Company, State ‘They then turned to number 15 on the agenda, switching ern Technology were invited to attend. Farm - Daniel Garbarino, Subway - Third Street, Sun Lovers toa list of previously tabled structures that had been eyed for ‘The meal was prepared by Cattle Call from Great Plains Re- Travel, Terry's Furniture, The Attic Door, The Depot Trading removal, but the owners were given additional time to make gional Medical Center. Basil Weatherly emceed the event while Co., The Dugout, The Everett Blake Society, The Mix, The Nat- repairs. The structure located at 318 N. Washington to be de- Karen Touchstone handed out the gifts. Teachers were greeted atural Way, The Tool Box, The Vogue Boutique, Tractor Supply, clared a dilapidated building, detrimental to the public health, the door by Chamber Executive Director Susie Cupp and Ronda Troy Jones Equipment, United Country Realty, Walls, Walmart, safety and welfare ordering the removal was tabled for another Smith who handed out tickets for the drawings. There were over ‘Western Oklahoma Realty, Yow’s Auto Supply, and ZnR Snack $30,000 worth of gifts given away throughout the evening. Bar. See Agenda page 2. Merchants who donated were 3rd Street Automotive, 580 See photos page 8. Vol. 120, No. 66 «LA Weather tomorrow /64 75 cents, 8 pgs. Mail delivery 580.225.3000 View online elkcityoknews.com