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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979.01.16_OPWA MinutesW* The Owasso Public Works Authority met in regular session on Tuesday, January 16, 1979, in Council Chambers at City Hall, per Notice of Public Meeting and Agenda, referenced and made a part hereof. Present: Bill Williams, Chairman Boyd Spencer, Trustee Don Thompson, Trustee Robbie Fickle, Trustee • Ron Grimes, Trustee Wayne Meyer, City Manager Harold Charney, City Attorney Wauhilleau Webb, Recording Secretary Absent: None Meeting was called to order at 8:01 PM, with Chairman Williams presiding. Motion was made by Ron Grimes, seconded by Boyd Spencer, to approve Consent Agenda items, as follows, as published in the Owasso Reporter on January 11, 1979, and by reference made a part hereof. 1. Approve Minutes of January 2, 1979, Meeting Ayes - Messrs. Williams, Spencer, Thompson, Grimes, Mrs. Fickle Nays - None Motion was made by Boyd Spencer, seconded by Don Thompson, to approve warrants for payment, and by reference made a part hereof. Ayes - Messrs. Williams, Spencer, Thompson, Grimes, Mrs. Fickle Nays - None Mr. George Strella, City Engineer, was present to explain bid opening process for Graceland Acres project and six pressure reducing valves and 700 feet of 12" line. These bids were opened by staff and then read publicly as follows: Bowline Construction Company $174,641.65 Rangeline Field Services, Inc. $206,376.85 McCullough Construction Company $206,456.00 McGuire Brothers Construction $148,360.50 Engineer's Estimate $155,000.00 Mr. Strella said all bids were routine except McGuire Brothers could not commence Graceland Acres project until April 1, 1979. Mr. Strella said all figures have been verified by Mansur-Dau- bert-Williams. Mrs. Fickle asked if McGuire Brothers is a Owasso Public Works Authority January 16, 1979 Page Two reputable company. George Strella and Mayor Williams both replied yes. Don Thompson asked which job was to go first in the bid packet. Mr. Strella said it wasn't specified. Mr. Thompson also asked about the availability of the valves to O which Mr. Strella replied it was good and would just take a couple of weeks. Don Thompson said he sees no problem with the low bidder, McGuire Brothers Construction, as they are below the Engineer's estimate and they are reputable. Mr. Spencer asked Mr. Meyer about money. Mr. Meyer said it will be tight in operating out of OPWA but we are commited to the $roject as we have already purchased some materials. We have 55,000 immediately available and we need to start prorating funds before February lst. Mr. Spencer asked how it will affect our capitol outlay pro- grams. Mr. LZeyer said it does not affect it or Revenue Shar- ing. Mrs. Fickle said didn't Mr. Meyer mention in his letter to Council about setting aside so much each month. Mr. Meyer said yes, $20,000 for February, Parch, April, May and June, plus the $55,000 will take care of the projects. Mr. Spencer asked Mr. Strella how much work is involved in setting pressure valves. Mr. Strella said there will be a pit to be built and sleeve, plus right-of-way, curb replacement and excavating. Mr. Spencer also asked how much blasting will be necessary in Graceland Acres. Mr. Strella said he didn't know but it will be determined when the job is actually started. He said the contractor would be required to have blasting in- surance with adequate notice to City. Mr. Spencer then asked Mr. Strella if the City could do the valves. Mr. Strella said it is not a simple matter and it should be contracted as City force is not capable of doing it since it does require certain expertise. Mr. Spencer asked if City could do Grace - land Acres project. Mr. Strella said again, in his opinion, since it is a major extention, not a simple one, it should be contracted. Motion was made by Don Thompson, seconded by Ron Grimes, to award bid for Graceland Acres project, six pressure valves and 700 feet of 12" line, to McGuire Brothers Construction as the low bidder, in the amount of $148,360.50, and by reference • made a Dart hereof. Ayes - Messrs. Williams, Spencer, Thompson, Grimes, Tars. Fickle Nays - None Owasso Public Works Authority January 16, 1979 Page Three Don Thompson said he would like to comment that he feels it is rather fantastic the City is able to make this kind of improve- ments without a bond issue, which creates an extra expense to the citizens. A citizen in the audience said he would like to take this time to thank the City Council for their effort in getting water pressure to Ator. Motion was made by Boyd Spencer, seconded by Don Thompson, to approve transfer of $38,000 to General Fund, and by reference made a part hereof. Ayes - Messrs. Williams, Spencer, Thompson, Grimes, Mrs. Fickle Nays - None Council publicly accepted for record December Financial State- ments. OLD BUSINESS: None NEW RTTSTNRgR None Being no further business before the Owasso Public Works Author- ity, Chairman adjourned at 8:21 PM. CHAIRMAN c � � RECORDING EC ETA