Murray County District 2 Commissioner, Jim Britt, accepted a plaque commending his leadership and service as the circuit engineering District 5 board vice-president representing Payne, Logan, Oklahoma, Cleveland, McClain, Garvin, and Murray Counties. The resolution was presented to Britt by District 5 representative, Carol Cline in the weekly Murray County Board of Commissioners meeting held Monday, March 1.

"Jim does a great job and we are sure proud of him," said District 1 commissioner, Bill Lance.

Although not officially on the agenda, Monte King and Stan Bowman were present at the meeting to represent Timberlake Estates housing addition located off Cooper Memorial Drive. The two men advised the council of plans they were going to make on improving their rural road. King, after admitting the community elected to be de-annexed from the City of Sulphur, advised that local home owners were voluntarily contributing funds for road improvements and he just wanted to make sure it didn't hamper the possibility of becoming an official county road in the future. Lance advised the gentlemen, they must first be on the agenda to discuss the issue, and advised them to refer to the rural sub-division rules for specific guidelines. "Once you de-annexed from the city, I can't go back and help," Lance said. "But I would think that any improvements made on your road would be a good thing." King said they weren't asking for assistance from the county, they just wanted to make sure they were making the "right" improvements and not wasting their money.

Lance went on to explain that there were over 150 miles of road in Murray County and it cost $150-$200 per mile to maintain them. "I've spent almost 24 years trying get county roads improved. I know you are tax paying citizens, but I can't promise anything and I don't want to get your hopes up when the State has made so many cut-backs and funding is down this year." Lance said.

The men thanked the board for their time and suggestions and advised they would hopefully be able to make the necessary road improvements starting in June. Lance said to get back with them once improvements had been completed and then take the proper steps to be accepted on the weekly agenda for further discussion.

Sulphur Chamber of Commerce executive director, Shelly Sawatzky, advised the board of future community beautification plans. "An anti-litter poster contest is in the works and we are asking for volunteers to help organize that project." Sawatzky said. "We will also be working with volunteers and the National Park Service to help clean up the Vendome and Flower Park area along with Rock Creek just south of Broadway."

Murray County Industrial Authority executive director, Kim Little, was also present at Monday's commissioners meeting to request the presence of all three districts during the Murray County Jr. Livestock Show's Senior Salute that acknowledges the 12 High School Seniors that will be graduating this year. The ceremony will be this Saturday, March 6, at 5:30 p.m. directly before the bonus auction begins.

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