HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995.07.18_OPWA MinutesOWASSO PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, July 18, 1995
The Owasso Public Works Authority met in regular session on Tuesday, July 18, 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, July 14, 1995.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Burris called the meeting to order at 7:40 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
Mary Lou Barnhouse, Trustee
Joe Ramey, Trustee
Michael Helm, Trustee
STAFF
Rodney J Ray, City Manager
Ronald D Cates, Authority Attorney
Marcia Boutwell, Authority Secretary
A quorum was declared present.
ABSENT
Danny Ewing, Vice Chairperson
ITEM 5: REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF JULY 6, 1995 REGULAR
MEETING.
Mr Ramey moved to approve the minutes as written, by reference hereto; seconded by
Mr Helm.
AYE: Ramey, Helm, Barnhouse, Burris
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0.
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ITEM 6: REQUEST APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
Ms Barnhouse moved, seconded by Mr Ramey, to approve the following claims as submitted:
(1) OPWA Fund $163,000.03; (2) OPWA Capital Improvement Fund $33,231.85; (3) OPWA
Capital Improvement Fund $261,630.04; (5) Interfund Transfers $36,733.17; (6) Interfund
Transfers $386,458.20; (7) Payroll $27,351.07.
AYE: Barnhouse, Ramey, Helm, Burris
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 May 16th meeting of the City Council, the City Manager was authorized to develop
a contract for the sale of property to Ray Haynes. That contract has been developed and signed
by Mr Haynes and was submitted to the OPWA Trustees for action. Mr Barnhouse moved,
seconded by Mr Ramey, to approve a contract for the sale of 11h acres to Ray Haynes for a total ►
price of $7500, to authorize the Chair to execute the contract on behalf of the OPWA Trustees,
and to authorize the Chair and City Manager to initiate and execute all actions to "close" the sale
as deemed necessary or required.
AYE: Barnhouse, Ramey, Helm, Burris
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0.
ITEM 8: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO AN
AGREEMENT WITH WASHINGTON COUNTY RURAL WATER DISTRICT
A one -and -one-half square mile water service area in the area of 96th Street between 129th and
145th East Avenues was acquired from Rogers County Rural Water District #3 in March 1993.
The City of Owasso constructed two water lines to provide service to those customers. This
resulted in a drop in water pressure for those customers. Several solutions have been evaluated,
including an interconnection with Washington County Rural Water District #3. The District
would provide assistance to the City for the area south of 96th Street North. A water line would
need to be constructed by the District to provide the service. Costs for the installation of the
line would be at the District's expense. In exchange, the 60 water customers presently served
by the City of Owasso north of 96th St would be purchased by the District for $25,000. A large
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group of residents attended the meeting. Approximately 25-30 voiced strong objections to this
plan and suggested that the city look at other options. They felt that the city was trying to solve
the problems of the people on the south side of 96th at the expense of those on the north side.
Water rates would increase for that area proposed for purchase by Washington County RWD#3.
Following a lengthy discussion, Chairman Burris moved to table the issue to give the city time
to again conduct meetings with Washington County RWD#3 and consider other options. The
motion did not receive a second and it was withdrawn. Mr Ramey moved, seconded by
Chairman Burris to deny approval of the agreement with Washington County RWD#3 and to
look at other options to improve the water pressure in the area mentioned.
AYE: Ramey, Burris, Barnhouse
NAY: Helm
Motion carried 3-1.
ITEM 9: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO THE
AWARD OF A CONTRACT FOR GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES RELATED
TO THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT EXPANSION.
Proposals have been solicited for the collection of subsurface geotechnical data needed to
accurately design the structural improvements to the wastewater treatment plant. Quotes have
been received and reviewed by staff and Councilor Ramey. The lowest quote was received from
Professional Service Industries Inc of Tulsa. Staff recommended awarding the contract to the
low bidder, with a contingency for rock coring if the need should arise. Mr Ramey moved,
seconded by Mr Helm, to approve an agreement for Geotechnical Consultant Services for the
Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements with professional Service Industries Inc of Tulsa in
an amount not to exceed $4300.
AYE: Ramey, Helm, Barnhouse, Burris
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0.
ITEM 10: REPORT FROM OPWA MANAGER
No report.
ITEM 11: REPORT FROM OPWA ATTORNEY
No report.
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ITEM 12: UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
ITEM 13: NEW BUSINESS
None.
ITEM 14: ADJOURNMENT
Mr Ramey moved, seconded by Ms Barnhouse, to adjourn.
AYE: Ramey, Barnhouse, Helm, Burris
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0 and the meeting was adjourned at 9:33 p.m.
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Marci Boutwell, Authority Secretary
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Char es L Burris, Chairperson