HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995.03.21_OPWA MinutesOWASSO PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, March 21, 1995
The Owasso Public Works Authority met in regular session on Tuesday, March 21, 1995 in the
Council Chambers at the Owasso Community Center per the Notice of Public Meeting and
Agenda posted on the City Hall bulletin board at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 17, 1995.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER.
Chairman Duke called the meeting to order at 9:14 p.m.
ITEM 2: INVOCATION
The invocation was given in the City Council meeting preceding this meeting.
ITEM 3: FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was held during the City Council meeting.
ITEM 4: ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Jerry Duke, Chairperson
Charles Burris, Vice Chairperson
Mary Lou Barnhouse, Trustee
Danny Ewing, Trustee
Joe Ramey, Trustee
STAFF
Rodney J Ray, City Manager
Ronald D Cates, Authority Attorney
Marcia Boutwell, Authority Secretary
A quorum was declared present.
ABSENT
ITEM 5: REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF MARCH 7, 1995 REGULAR
MEETING
Mr Burris moved to approve the minutes as written, by reference hereto; seconded by Chairman
Duke.
AYE: Burris, Duke, Barnhouse, Ewing, Ramey
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
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ITEM 6: REQUEST APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
Chairman Duke moved, seconded by Ms Barnhouse, to approve the following claims as
submitted: (1) OPWA Fund $95,235.76; (2) OPWA Capital Improvement Fund $79,296.62;
(3) Interfund Transfers $83,030.00; (4) Payroll $24,323.03.
AYE: Duke, Barnhouse, Ramey, Ewing, Burris
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 7: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS TO REPAIR THE WATER
DISTRIBUTION BACKHOE.
Mr Carr cited several components of the 1984 John Deere 310B Backhoe needing evaluation and
possible repair. Four repair facilities were contacted by telephone for prices to fully evaluate,
inspect and repair the backhoe. Without completely dismantling the backhoe, the price quotes
are general estimations. Tractor Craft of Oklahoma, in Claremore, provided the lowest quote
at $6800.00. Funding for the repairs is available in the FY94-95 water distribution budget. Mr
Burris moved, seconded by Mr Ewing, to approve an expenditure not to exceed $7500 ($6800
quote plus $700 contingency) to Tractor Craft of Oklahoma, Claremore, OK for repairs to the
1984 John Deer water distribution backhoe.
AYE: Burris, Ewing, Barnhouse, Ramey, Duke
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 8: REPORT FROM OPWA MANAGER
Mr Ray responded to a question regarding water purchases in the finance statements contained
in the City Manager's Report. The water purchase in question was for a two -month period
caused by problems with the City of Tulsa billing procedures.
ITEM 9: REPORT FROM OPWA ATTORNEY
No report.
ITEM 10: UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
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ITEM 11: NEW BUSINESS
None
ITEM 12: ADJOURNMENT
Mr Burris moved, seconded by Mr Ramey, to adjourn.
AYE: Burris, Ramey, Barnhouse, Ewing, Duke
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0 and the meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
Marci Boutwell, Autho ty Secretary
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J D e, Chairperson
March 21, 1995