HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981.11.17_OPWA MinutesOn Tuesday, November 17, 1981, the Owasso Public Works Authority met in regular
session in the Council Chambers at City Hall per the Notice of Public Meeting
and Agenda posted on City Hall bulletin board at 2:00 P.M. on November 13, 1981,
and by reference is made a part hereof.
ITEM 1: CPJ-L TO ORDER.
The meeting was called to order at 7:45 P.M. with Chairman Wasserman presiding.
ITEM 2: FLAG SALUTE.
ITEM 3: ROLL CALL.
PRESENT: Lyle Wasserman, Chairman
Phyllis Gross, Vice Chairman
James Smalley, Trustee
John Stadler, Trustee
Boyd Spencer, Trustee
Harold Charney, City Attorney
Kenneth Thompson, City Manager
Sue Shelley, Recording Secretary
ABSENT: NONE
ITEM 4: APPROVE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 3, 1981 REGULAR MEETING
Motion was made by Phyllis Gross, seconded by John Stadler, to approve Minutes
of November 3, 1981, regular meeting, and by reference are made apart hereof.
AYES: Messrs. Wasserman, Stadler, Smalley, Spencer and Mrs. Gross
NAYS: None
Motion Carried.
ITEM 5• REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF REFUSE REGULATIONS TO ALLOW PRIVATE =T ERCIAL
REFUSE SERVICE FOR K-i1ART STORE.
11r. Snow, Manager of K-Mart, Owasso, was present, stating that the reason for
the waiver request was the refuse load that the store would have the City
would not be able to handle same. Mr. Thomson stated that he would like to
work with Mr. Snow to ascertain if the City could handle this as Mr. Thompson
had instructed a Bartlesville concern to build an adapter/container that would
be placed at K-Mart and would work with our refuse truck. Mr. Thompson stated
O to waive the requirement of City service to one business, might create other
requests for same. City Attorney Charney stated that the City dictates the
kind of equipment to be used, LoDal, etc. The Board advised Mr. Thompson to
consult with Mr. Snow to determine if the City would be able to service K-Mart
to their satisfaction. Some discussion of cost was made, but no final fee amount
was agreed upon.
This item was passed to be presented again at a later date, if necessary.
No Motion given.
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ITEM 6: AUTHORIZE BIDS FOR PASTURE USE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY SOUTH OF CITY
GARAGE.
Mr. Thompson stated that upon further investigation the City has approximately
fifty-two (52) acres of pasture land south of the City Garage. Mr. Richard
Helm, President of Green Country Skyblazers of Owasso was present, stating
that the Club would like to lease the West fifteen (15) acres. The Club
had already placed a fence around the area to keep the cattle out, and they
would keep the area clean and maintained, locking the gate with a key, a copy
of which would be presented to the City Manager and the Police Department.
Mr. Spencer inquired if the club could furnish a document to the Board stating
that the Club had permission from the FAA to fly the model airplanes. Mr. Helm
stated he could furnish this as the FAA had given them permission for a 400'
flight pattern. City Attorney Charney suggested that the agreement be designated
as a "lease' and that this lease include, cancellation upon thirty (30)days notice.
Motion was made by John Stadler to lease the 15 acres at no charge to the
flying club and advertise for sealed bids for the remaining thirty-seven (37)
acres, seconded by Phyllis Gross.
AYES: Messrs. Wasserman, Stadler, Smalley and Mrs. Gross
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: Mr. Spencer
Motion carried.
ITEM 7: APPROVE WARRANTS FOR PAYMENT
Mr. Thompson stated that Warrant #505, Midwestern Engine & Equipment for
$70,020.00 being for the new refuse truck, the OPWA budget having $66,479.40
in reserve fund at lst National Bank of Tulsa to apply and that approximately
$3,500.00 would have to be taken from the Operating Fund to apply to the
$70,020.00 payment with the balance of $15,000.00 being carried by LoDal, Inc.
payable throughout the fiscal year for 10%. In conjunction with the foregoing
Mr. Thompson also stated that he would like the Chairman of Owasso Public Works
Authority to sign the requisition to release these funds from the 1st National
Bank of Tulsa.
Motion was made by Phyllis Gross, seconded by John Stadler to approve Warrants
#453 through #506 for a total of $121,016.85, and authorize the Chairman of OPWA
to sign a release, and by reference are made a part hereof.
AYES: Messrs. Wasserman, Smalley, Stadler, Spencer and Mrs. Gross
NAYS: None
Motion carried.
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ITEM 8: NEW BUSINESS.
ITEM 8A:
Mr. Jim Lambert stated that the housing area in Elm Creek is plagued by low
water pressure and inquired if this is the same line which shall service
the new Elm Creek Addition. Chairman Wasserman directed Mr. Thompson to
respond to this. Mr. Thompson stated "yes" that the new line would go to
86th St. North and 129th E. Avenue and would service the area that 7000' to
8000' of line needs to replace as the original was of poor construction
and was not bedded in sand. Mr. Spencer states that there was no money at
that time and all that could be afforded at that time.
Being no further business before the Owasso Public Works Authority, Chair
adjourned at 8:20 P.M.
LYLE ASSERMAN, CHAIRMAN