HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981.02.17_OPWA MinutesOn Tuesday, February 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 2:15 PM on February 13, 1981,
and by reference made a part hereof.
TTRM 1 - CAT.T. TO nPT1F.R _
The meeting was called to order at 8:35 PM with Chairman Spencer presiding.
ITEM 2 - ROLL CALL.
Present: Boyd Spencer, Chairman
Robbie Fickle, Vice Chairman
Al Lambert, Trustee
Dennis Burke, Trustee
Harold Charney, City Attorney
Kenneth Thompson, City Manager
Wauhilleau Webb, Recording Secretary
Absent: None
ITEM 3 - APPROVE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 3, 1981 REGULAR MEETING.
Motion was made by Al Lambert, seconded by Dennis Burke, to approve minutes of
February 3, 1981 regular meeting, and by reference made a part hereof.
Ayes - Messrs. Spencer, Lambert and Burke
Nays - None
Abstain - Mrs. Fickle
Motion carried.
ITEM 4 - REVIEW BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WATERLINE ON 76TH STREET NORTH FROM
MINGO ROAD TO CEDAR AVENUE.
During tabulation of bids it was discovered that an error was made in Oklahoma
Utility Construction's bid.
Motion was made by Boyd Spencer, seconded by Al Lambert, to award bid for con-
struction of waterline on 76th Street North from Mingo Road to Cedar Avenue, to
McGuire Brothers as low bidder, on Sections I and II, for an amount of $50,189.00,
and by reference made a part hereof.
Ayes - Messrs. Spencer, Lambert, Burke and Mrs. Fickle
Nays - None
Motion carried.
ITEM 5 - DISCUSS PROCEDURE TO FOLLOW IN FILING APPLICATION TO EPA FOR STEP I
PLANNING PHASE FOR SEWAGE TREATMENT FACILITIES.
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Mr. Lambert commented he was concerned with financing of this project and Mrs.
Fickle commented in light of recent national reports and the difficulty in get-
ting definite answers from EPA that procrastination might be in order.
Mr. Mansur reminded the Board that this problem has been going on for several
years and referred to a letter from him of September 12, 1980 recommending cer-
tain action be taken, and that was applying for a permit for Owasso to handle
its own sanitary sewage treatment. It was then advised we should make applica-
tion to the Health Department and should repay the $3,680.94 to RMUA and then
ask EPA and the State for a pre -application conference.
Motion was made by Boyd Spencer, seconded by Dennis Burke, authorizing the City
Manager to proceed with the Step I Planning Phase for sewage treatment facili-
ties in the best suitable way for the City.
Ayes - Messrs. Spencer, Lambert, Burke and Mrs. Fickle
Nays - None
Motion carried.
ITEM 6 - REQUEST BY JIM LAMBERT TO HONOR AGREEMENT TO ALLOW UNLIMITED SEWER TAPS
ON GEORGE UNDERWOOD PROPERTY IN SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST.
Mr. Charney commented the City cannot do something that the law says we cannot
do and suggested Mr. Lambert contact the State Health Department and if they say
our sewage facilities are sufficient then he might advise the Board to acknow-
ledge the contract if we can find minutes giving Mr. Groth authority to sign the
contract. Mr. Lambert commented he did not feel it was their responsibility to
make the contact with the Health Department and Mr. Charney said we already know
as a matter of fact that we cannot service that area. Mr. Lambert also commented
that he feels the contract will hold up in Court.
Motion was made by Boyd Spencer, seconded by Dennis Burke, to deny request for
unlimited sewer taps on George Underwood property, and by reference made a part
hereof.
Ayes - Messrs. Spencer, Lambert, Burke and Mrs. Fickle
Nays - None
Motion carried.
ITEM 7 - APPROVE WARRANTS FOR PAYMENT
Motion was made by Robbie Fickle, seconded by Boyd Spencer, to approve warrants
for payment, and by reference made a part hereof.
Ayes - Messrs. Spencer, Lambert, Burke and Mrs. Fickle, with Mrs. Fickle ab-
staining on Warrant 672.
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Nays - None
Motion carried.
ITEM 8 - NEW BUSINESS.
The financing of the water line bid which was awarded was discussed and the City
Manager was authorized to prepare a resolution for a $100,000.00 to $200,000.00
note to draw on as we need it.
Being no further business before the Owasso Public Works Authority, Chair ad-
journed at 9 : 25 PM.
Boyd M. Spe er, Chairman
Wauhilleau Webb, Recording Secretary