Horace Lindley, Gore town administrator, said several collection agencies were contacted for services to assist the municipal court with collections of fines and warrants. American Municipal Services (AMS) from Tulsa had the best proposal that would meet the city’s needs, the board decided.
Lindley said American Municipal Services would be handling the recovery of monies owed from old warrants.
“American Municipal Services is similar to what a collection agency does,” Lindley said.
He explained that the company serves nearly 80 communities in Oklahoma.
The board accepted Police Chief Jerry Fields resignation. Lindley said Fields has been with the police force for 30 years.
“We retired his badge number so it will not be used again,” Lindley said.
In other business, no action was taken on the utilization of the Sequoyah County Jail. Lindley said the town of Gore was considering bringing their inmates to Sequoyah County to house them.
“It was tabled for the next meeting. We don’t know what we are going to do yet,” Lindley said.
Aaron Cooper was approved to be the newest member of the Gore volunteer fire department and Armstrong Bank was recognized for contributions to the community regarding the new bank and bank landscaping.
Lindley said a new police truck was purchased for $27,612 while several items were declared surplus. A 2001 Crown Victoria, a 1994 Ford E-350 power stroke diesel ambulance and miscellaneous items stored in the police and fire department building were declared surplus. Lindley said the items would be advertised in Your TIMES newspaper soon.
The Gore Police Department offices, warehouse, and garage bays will be reconditioned and repaired. Lindley said the board approved up to $8,000 for the remodeling.
All encumbrances, reports and minutes were approved.
