HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995.04.04_OPWA MinutesOWASSO PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, April 4, 1995
The Owasso Public Works Authority met in regular session on Tuesday, April 4, 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 31, 1995.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER.
Chairman Duke called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ITEM 2: INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Rev William Diekelman, pastor of Faith Lutheran Church, Owasso.
ITEM 3: FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by Chairman Duke.
ITEM 4: ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Jerry Duke, Chairperson
Charles Burris, Vice Chairperson
Mary Lou Barnhouse, Trustee
Danny Ewing, Trustee
Joe Ramey, Trustee (in at 7:10)
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 21 1995 REGULAR
MEETING
Mr Burris moved to approve the minutes as written, by reference hereto; seconded by Ms
Barnhouse.
AYE: Burris, Barnhouse, Ewing, Duke
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0.
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ITEM 6: REQUEST APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
Mr Burris moved, seconded by Ms Barnhouse, to approve the following claims as submitted:
(1) OPWA Fund $44,706.17; (2) OPWA Capital Improvement Fund $71,436.74; (3) Interfund
Transfers $33,030.00; (4) Payroll $25,626.62.
AYE: Burris, Barnhouse, Ewing, Duke
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0.
ITEM 7: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO THE
SALE OF PROPERTY OWNED BY THE OWASSO PUBLIC WORKS
AUTHORITY.
During the March 21st meeting of the Council, the City Manager was authorized to develop a
contract for the sale of property to Roy and Robbie Fickle. That contract was developed,
containing all of the conditions established by the Council. Mr Fickle has signed the contract,
indicating his agreement with the purchase price and conditions. Ms Barnhouse moved to
approve a contract for the sale of 11/z acres of land to Roy E & Robbie D Fickle for a total price
of $7500, to authorize the Chairman to execute the contract on behalf of the OPWA Trustees,
and to authorize the Chairman and City Manager to initiate and execute all actions to close the
sale as deemed necessary or required. Motion seconded by Mr Ewing.
AYE: Barnhouse, Ewing, Ramey, Burris, Duke
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 8: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF
YARDWASTE BAGS.
The City of Owasso utilizes 33 gallon plastic trash bags in a mandatory yardwaste separation
program. The bag is clear linear low density polyethylene and has "CITY OF OWASSO -
YARDWASTE ONLY" imprinted on it. Bags were last purchased in September 1993. The
20,000 bag supply has been exhausted, and sealed bids have been received for a new supply of
bags. Vendors bid on supplies of 20,000, 40,000, and 60,000. Lack of adequate storage space,
as well as budget limitations, preclude the purchase of more than 20,000 bags. Mr Burris
moved, seconded by Mr Ramey, to approve the purchase of 20,000 yardwaste bags from Eve
Inc, Tulsa, OK, in the amount of $3340, as per specifications contained in the bid documents.:
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AYE: Burris, Ramey, Barnhouse, Duke
NAY: Ewing
Motion carried 4-1.
ITEM 9: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO THE
AWARD OF CONTRACTS FOR MANHOLE AND SEWER LINE
REPLACEMENT.
The Owasso Public Works Authority has secured a low interest loan from the Oklahoma Water
Resources Board that includes improvements to the wastewater collection system in older
sections of town. Bids were solicited for the project; however, all bids were rejected and staff
instructed to rebid the project, bidding each separate component. The project was divided in
two phases to take advantage of some CDBG funding from the Department of Commerce. Bids
were received from five firms and were opened on March 13, 1995 and have been evaluated.
Staff recommended awarding Contract 1, Phase I to T-G Excavating, Catoosa, OK in the amount
of $41,385, and Phase II to T-G Excavating in the amount of $885,092; Contract 2, Phase II
to Insituform Plains, Chesterfield, MO in the amount of $323,015.80; Contract 3, Phase I to T-
G Excavating in the amount of $83,335.20, and Phase II to T-G Excavating in the amount of
$894,178.80; and Contract 4, Phase I to Manhole Recovery Systems, Midwest City, OK in the
amount of $12,235.00, and Phase II to Manhole Recovery Systems in the amount of $119,989.
Phase I funding is provided by the CDBG in the amount of $172,000 and Phase II funding is
from loan funds from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board in the amount of $2,617,000. Mr
Ramey moved to award the contracts per staff recommendation. Motion seconded by Chairman
Duke.
AYE: Ramey, Duke, Barnhouse, Ewing, Burris
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 10: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION TO VARIOUS OPWA
DEPARTMENTS.
The City of Owasso's insurance carrier has paid a claim resulting from lightning damage on July
14, 1994. A supplemental appropriation to the revenues and expenditures in the OPWA Fund
is needed to cover the unanticipated revenues and expenditures. Mr Burris moved, seconded by
Mr Ramey, to approve an OPWA Fund budget amendment of $5462 to revenue and $5462 to
expenditures ($780 Administration; $4682 Wastewater).
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AYE: Burris, Ramey, Barnhouse, Ewing, Duke
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 11: REPORT FROM OPWA MANAGER
No report.
ITEM 12: REPORT FROM OPWA ATTORNEY
No report.
ITEM 13: UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
ITEM 14: NEW BUSINESS
None
ITEM 15: ADJOURNMENT
Mr Burris moved, seconded by Ms Barnhouse, to adjourn.
AYE: Burris, Barnhouse, Ewing, Ramey, Duke
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0 and the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
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Jerr Du , Chairperson
Marc4 Boutwell, Authority Secretary
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