HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982.09.07_OPWA MinutesOn Tuesday, September 7, 1982, the Owasso Public Works Authority
met in regular session in the Council Chambers at City Hall per
the Notice of Public Hearing and Agenda posted on City Hall bul-
letin board at 10:00 a.m. on September 3, 1982, and by reference
is made a part hereof.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER
® The meeting was called to order at 8:35 p.m. with Chairman Spencer
presiding.
ITEM 2: FLAG SALUTE
ITEM 3: ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Boyd Spencer, Chairman
Von Stockler, Trustee
Phyllis Gross, Trustee
Dale Block, City Manager
Ron Cates, City Attorney
Ann Hendrickson, Recording Secretary
ABSENT: Wauhilleau Webb, Vice -Chairman
Jim Smalley, Trustee
ITEM 4: APPROVE MINUTES OF REGULAR OWASSO PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY
MEETING ON AUGUST 17, 1982.
Motion was made by Phyllis Gross, seconded by Von Stockler to
approve the minutes of August 17, 1982.
AYE: Messrs. Spencer and Stockler; Mrs. Gross
NAY: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 5: BUSINESS
No business at this time.
ITEM 6: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER
A. ENGINEERING SERVICE - SEWER IMPROVEMENTS
Mr. Cates reported that concerning the McLaughlin -Conner claims
he has been in contact with Crawford & Co. and with the Shanks
agency. Crawford & Co. has advised that McLaughlin and Conner
have not provided certain information requested of them and if
information is not forthcoming, they will have to close their file
on the matter in 30 days. Mr. Cates has again tried to advise
McLaughlin and Conner of this problem. He has been advised that
there are problems with the easement agreements presented to the
respective attorneys. Mr. Block reported that the grinder pump
has been purchased, but as yet cannot get on the property to do
any work.
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Mr. Block reported that Dr. Bryson is looking into the possibility
of a sewer improvement district. Other possibilities he is con-
sidering are: getting the sewer addition built without the city's
participation, putting in a pump system for himself and the Nazarene
Church and using a temporary lagoon until a sewer improvement dis-
trict could be worked out.
Mr. Block reported on the status of the E.P.A. application for
Federal participation in sewer improvement. Since the City
entered into an agreement with Mansur, Daubert, Williams, Inc.
on this project, the Federal government has stopped giving grants
to do Steps 1 or 2 in the project. The City is now responsibile
for Step 1 and 2 with possible reimbursement during Step 3 of the
operation. The percentage of reimbursement has not been defined.
The current Federal ratio is 75% Federal - 25% City, but this
will change in 1984 to 55% Federal - 45% City. Mr. Block believes
it is possible for the City to reach the level of Step 3 before
the ratio changes. The contract with Mansur, Daubert, Williams,
Inc. was entered into when the Federal government was involved in
Steps 1 and 2 and Mr. Block asked the City Attorney to review it
with the consideration of possible cancellation. Mr. Cates reported
that cancellation was possible, but would entail payment for ser-
vices previously rendered and settlement costs.
Mrs. Gross suggested that the City present a 10, sales tax proposal
to the people with an plan outlining its use, particularly for
water and sewer improvements, so that we could begin to collect
the funds that we will need.
Mr. Block stated that if we can cancel the contract with Mansur,
Daubert, Williams, Inc. and still show an appreciable savings to
the city, it would be good to resubmit it for proposals from various
companies including Mansur, Daubert, Williams, Inc.
Mr. Cates suggested that Mr. Block find out exactly what work has
been done to date on the contract, find out if the City has a com-
mittment on the settlement clause, and determine if it would be
profitable to the city to cancel the contract. Mr. Cates said the
biggest concern in cancelling the contract would be third party
committments made by the engineering firm that would be binding to
the City.
ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
With no further business before the Owasso Public Works Authority,
chair adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
l- "SP,ayor
ANN HENDRICKSON, City Clerk