HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982.12.07_OPWA MinutesOn Tuesday, December 7, 1982, the Owasso Public Works Authority
met in regular session in the Council Chambers of City Hall per
the Notice of Public Hearing and Agenda posted on City Hall
bulletin board at 2:00 p.m. on December 3, 1982, and by refer-
ence is made a part hereof.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 8:50 p.m. with Chairman
Spencer presiding.
ITEM 2: FLAG SALUTE
ITEM 3: ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Boyd Spencer, Chairman
Wauhilleau Webb, Vice -Chairman
James Smalley, Trustee
Von Stockler, Trustee
Phyllis Gross, Trustee
Dale Block, City Manager
Ron Cates, City Attorney
Ann Hendrickson, Recording Secretary
ABSENT: None
ITEM 4: APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR SESSION OF OWASSO PUBLIC
WORKS ATUHORITY, NOVEMBER 16, 1982.
Motion was made by Wauhilleau Webb, seconded by Von Stockler, to
approve the minutes of November 16, 1982.
AYE: Messrs. Spencer, Smalley, Stockler; Mrs. Webb
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: Mrs. Gross
ITEM 5: BUSINESS
No business at this time.
ITEM 6: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY
A UPDATE ON CLARK REQUEST FOR CITY TO MAKE APPLICATION TO
OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR SEWER EXTENSION.
Mr. Cates reported on the progress of the above item, stating
that he prepared some agreements at the request of the Council
and sent them to Dr. Clark. Those agreements were an assignment
to be executed by Mr. H. D. Hale to the benefit of Dr. Clark
and an agreement to be executed by Dr. Clark for the benefit
of the City of Owasso or the O.P.W.A. acknowledging that he did
accept the assignment from H.D. Hale and providing some protection
to the City of Owasso. He said he has received back some drafts
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executed by Dr. Clark and by H. D. Hale. They do not contain
necessary specifics which Mr. Cates explained, Mr. Block said
.hese sewer problems must be worked out soon so that positive
action can be taken to make needed improvements. Otherwise -it
is possible the FHA would put a moritorium on building permits
in the City. This might be a great setback to the building
momentum in the City. Mrs. Gross asked Mr. Cates if he could
get together with Mr. Clark and Mr. Hale and solve the problem
on the different wordings in the submitted agreement and assign-
ment. Mr. Cates said he could do that but would need a resolution
of intent from the O.P.W.A. Mr. Spencer said that in protecting
the City, we are protecting Mr. Hale and Mr. Clark and we should
do so. Mr. Stockler said the City must be protected and Mr.
Cates is covering all the bases for us and he backs his recommen-
dation. Mr. Spencer directed Mr. Cates to proceed with getting
his documents signed.
7. REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER
A. Progress Report on Sewer Problems
Mr. Block stated that the building activity in Owasso has brought
the problem of mandatory improvements to our sewer system to a
head. We have a good chance to get funding through the Community
Development Program. He is hoping to get a six month period to
produce a solid program for improvement. There are things being
done right now to improve the situation. The effluant right now
is better than it was 30 days ago. The areators are all working.
For the first time in 8 years, we will have two pumps working
in the lift station. That will improve some of the problems with
the health department and give us some needed credibility.
8. NEW BUSINESS
Mrs. Gross said she wished to thank everybody for all their prayers
and concern in the last few weeks and the family appreciates it.
There being no further business before the Owasso Public Works
Authority, chair adjourned at 9:37 p.m.
BOYD M. SPE CER, CITAIRMAN
ANN HENDRICKSON, RECORDING SECRETARY