HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995.06.06_OPWA MinutesOWASSO PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, June 6, 1995
The Owasso Public Works Authority met in regular session on Tuesday, June 6, 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, June 2, 1995.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Burris called the meeting to order at 10:25 p.m.
ITEM 2: INVOCATION
The invocation was given during the City Council meeting preceding this meeting.
ITEM 3: FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was held during the City Council meeting preceding this meeting.
ITEM 4: ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Charles Burris, Chairperson
Danny Ewing, Vice Chairperson
Mary Lou Barnhouse, 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 MAY 16 1995 REGULAR
MEETING.
Mr Ramey moved to approve the minutes as written, by reference hereto; seconded by
Ms Barnhouse.
AYE: Ramey, Barnhouse, Ewing, Burris
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0.
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ITEM 6: REQUEST APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
Mr Ramey moved, seconded by Ms Barnhouse, to approve the following claims as submitted:
(1) OPWA Fund $85,811.97; (2) OPWA Capital Improvement Fund $28,391.85; (3) Interfund
Transfers $33,030.00; (4) Payroll #1 $25,530.33; (5) Payroll #2 $25,273.40.
AYE: Ramey, Barnhouse, Ewing, Burris
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0.
ITEM 7: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF WORK PERFORMED UNDER A
CONTRACT FOR WATER LINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT, BETWEEN
THE CITY OF OWASSO AND JEPCO INC, AND AUTHORIZATION FOR
FINAL PAYMENT AND RELEASE OF RETAINAGE TO THE
CONTRACTOR.
Mr Carr presented this item, stating that replacement of the water lines in older portions of
Owasso have been completed. An inspection was made and a punch list prepared, with all items
on the list completed. A final pay request in the amount of $84,432.73 has been submitted,
based on actual construction costs. Mr Ramey moved, seconded by Mr Ewing, to approve
acceptance of the Water Line Replacement Project, release of retainage, and authorization of
final payment to Jepco Inc in the amount of $84,432.73.
AYE: Ramey, Ewing, Barnhouse, Burris
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0.
ITEM 8: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING RESOLUTION
#95-01 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A FACILITIES PLAN AMENDMENT
FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT.
In order to qualify for State Revolving Fund financing for improvements to the City of Owasso
wastewater treatment facility and portions of the collection system, some of the planning
documents prepared under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Construction Grants
program of the mid to late 1980s were required to be amended. The amendment to the Facility
Plan includes new discharge limitations, and an amendment to the Infiltration/Inflow Analysis
for rehabilitation of the collection system in the identified target area. Adopting a resolution is
one of the steps required. The resolution adopts all the amendment documents, sets forth the
intent to construct, operate, and maintain the facility in accordance with state and federal
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requirements if the facility is approved and funded with a loan from the SRF, and certifies that
a public hearing was held as required by law. Chairman Burris moved, seconded by Mr Ramey,
to authorize the Chair to execute OPWA Resolution #95-01, adopting amendments to the Facility
Plan, Infiltration/Inflow Analysis, Sludge Management Plan and Environmental Information
Documents.
AYE: Burris, Ramey, Barnhouse, Ewing
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0.
ITEM 9: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO
RESOLUTION #95-02, A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING RATES FOR THE
COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF REFUSE FROM COMMERCIAL
ESTABLISHMENTS.
Commercial refuse rates were reduced in 1993 because of savings obtained by a new contract
with a private refuse service. Staff has conducted a review of the budget and is recommending
a 20 % increase per commercial customer regardless of container size or number of weekly pick
ups. The increase in commercial rates would be set aside for economic development purposes
only. Staff requested a public hearing on the proposed rate increase. Chairman Burris moved,
seconded by Mr Ramey, to approve the request for a public hearing regarding the proposed rate
increase and that such hearing be scheduled for June 13, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. in the Owasso
Community Center.
AYE: Burris, Ramey, Barnhouse, Ewing
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0.
ITEM 10: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO
RESOLUTION #95-03, A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING RATES FOR THE
COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF RESIDENTIAL WASTE
Residential refuse rates have not been changed since 1986, with costs being kept low by the use
of polycarts, yard waste bags, flow ordinance and efficient routing of refuse vehicles. Cost have
risen over the past two years because of new regulations. Also, refuse trucks are heavier than
average vehicles, with the potential to do more damage to the infrastructure. There is no source
of funding to compensate for the infrastructure wear and tear caused by the refuse trucks. Staff
is recommending that residential refuse rates be increased by $1.50 per month for a five year
period. At the expiration of five years the rate stricture would be reviewed to determine if rates
could be reduced. The increase in residential refuse rates would be set aside for street repair
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and maintenance only. Staff requested a public hearing on the proposed rate increase. Mr
Ewing moved, seconded by Chairman Burris, to approve the request for a public hearing
regarding the proposed rate increase and that such hearing be scheduled for June 13, 1995 at
7:00 p.m. in the Owasso Community Center.
AYE: Ewing, Burris, Ramey, Barnhouse
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0.
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 Ramey moved, seconded by Ms Barnhouse, to adjourn.
AYE: Ramey, Barnhouse, Ewing, Burris
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0 and the meeting was adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
Marcia outwell, Authority Secretary
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Char es L Burris, Chairperson