For the second time in as many months, Maysville Trustees Tuesday replaced a board member who resigned.
Bob Norton, who was appointed as a trustee and sworn in during April’s regular meeting, submitted his resignation for approval at Tuesday’s regular meeting. Mayor Cindy White read a short statement from Norton that said the resignation was “due to circumstances beyond my control.”
Elizabeth Page was appointed to the vacant seat.
“I heard they needed someone, and I thought I might be able to help, so I applied,” Page said following the meeting.
Page said she has lived in Maysville for six years and has supervisory experience in retail settings.
Recently, community members have called for the opportunity for public comment to be added back to the trustees’ agenda. Despite being added to the agenda for Tuesday’s meeting, no one spoke during the open comment period.
Resident Eric Catman was on the agenda to discuss the nonprofit he is forming, Maysville Community Partnership of Oklahoma.
“The citizens of this town are looking to the town leadership for answers, direction and solutions regarding this deficit and budget crisis. They want to know how the town plans to move forward without placing additional burdens on taxpayers through tax increases or penalties for problems they themselves did not create,” Catman said. “Let us help carry part of the load. Let us focus on some of the lesser issues and community projects that we can help address, while the town leadership focuses on stabilizing the financial future of Maysville.”
White said the Board of Trustees is attempting to secure a grant to fix the town‘s tornado siren.
Catman replied his nonprofit could raise funds faster by gathering donations from local businesses.