During May 21 monthly meeting

Gore’s Board of Trustees convened on May 21 at the Gore Municipal Complex, where they swiftly moved through their agenda and made several important decisions for the upcoming fiscal year.

The board first addressed the cancellation of the scheduled public hearing, which was reportedly postponed due to necessary corrections in the proposed budget summary that requires re-advertisement in the newspaper five days prior to the meeting.

In a notable move, the trustees decided to take no action on Resolution No. 05-212024-1 concerning the fiscal year 2024-25 budget. Mayor Robin Henry motioned to table the resolution, which was unanimously agreed upon by trustees present.

Among the significant approvals was the purchase of a Cougar with Smart Flow and GPS fogger, a sophisticated piece of equipment aimed at enhancing the town’s capabilities in various applications.

Additionally, the board unanimously committed to purchasing two new police vehicles from Big Bear Police Vehicles, LLC for the upcoming fiscal year.

Further enhancing the town’s infrastructure, the board approved the acquisition of an ODIS Dell Server Package, vital for supporting the town’s data and operational needs.

The board also unanimously approved hosting a fishing tournament, which is expected to boost local engagement and tourism. Additionally, plans for constructing a new pickleball court were greenlit, providing recreational amenities for Gore residents.

Reports from town officials included an update from Town Clerk Lisa Settlemyre, who announced a donation from the Sequoyah County Sheriff ’s office of a 2012 Chevy Tahoe to the Gore Police Department. She also reported citation fees collected amounting to $1,334.34 since the last meeting.

The fire chief ’s report highlighted 35 calls since the last meeting, encompassing a range of incidents from a brush fire to severe weather responses and medical calls. Notably, the fire department also received a donation of a 2011 Chevy Tahoe from the Sequoyah County Sheriff ’s office.

During the public works authority meeting, Settlemyre said the town had a 17 percent water loss for the previous month.

This news story is based on the unofficial minutes from the board meeting and could be in error if the minutes are changed prior to adoption.