HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982.08.03_OPWA MinutesOn Tuesday, August 3, 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 bulletin
board at 4:00 P.M. on July 30, 1982, and by reference is made a
part hereof.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 8:45 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
Phyllis Gross, Trustee
Ron Cates, City Attorney
Dale Block, City Manager
Ann Hendrickson, Recording Secretary
ABSENT: Von Stockler, Trustee
ITEM 4: APPROVE MINUTES OF REGULAR OWASSO PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY
MEETING ON JULY 20, 1982.
Motion was made by Wauhilleau Webb, seconded by James Smalley, to
approve the minutes of July 20, 1982.
AYE: Messrs. Spencer and Smalley; Mrs. Webb
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: Mrs. Gross
Motion carried.
ITEM 5: BUSINESS
A. CONTRACT APPROVAL - WATER SERVICES, CITY OF TULSA
Motion was made by Mr. Smalley, seconded by Mrs. Gross to approve
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the water services contract by the City of Tulsa.
AYE: Messrs Spencer and Smalley; Mesdames Webb and Gross
NAY: None
Motion carried.
OWASSO PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY PAGE TWO AUGUST 3, 1982
6. REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER:
A. CONSIDERATION OF INCREASE IN CHARGE FOR WATER TAPS
Mr. Block brought to the Council's attention that some water taps
are costing the City more to install than the fee charged. This
is occuring on 1" and larger taps. The City needs a flexible
policy of charging, such as material plus labor and 10%. This
problem is only affecting a small number of taps, approximate 5%.
Mr. Cates mentioned that there could be an inequality in labor
charged, according to how quickly one crew could do the work as
compared with another. The City would need to set some parameters.
Mr. Block said that standards would be set as to how long this
work should take and any excess would have to be justified. Mr.
Smalley said there should be supportive documentation for all labor
done.
Motion was made by James Smalley, seconded by Mayor Spencer, to
change the method of charging for water taps 1" and larger to
a figure reflecting material cost, labor charge and 10% admini-
strative cost.
AYE: Messrs. Spencer and Smalley; Mesdames Gross and Webb
NAY: None
Motion carried.
B. CONSIDEPATION OF SEWER MAIN EXTENSION
Mr. Block explained that the Owasso Veterinary Hospital and the
Church of the Nazarene have approached the City about being put
on the sewer system and are willing to contribute $5000 each to
the cost of a sewer main extension. There may also be some
contribution from homeowners. After investigation, Mr. Bloct,
recommended that the City add a new gravity flow line into a
m,w pump station. Provisions could be made for charging people
in that area who want to hook up on the line. The $10,000 con-
tribution would not cover the cost of the extension, but it
would be to the City's advantage to accomodate the citizens and
get the work done at less cost to the City. Mr. Block will get
some plans developed for the next Council meeting.
C. UPDATE ON RELATED WATER AND SEWER MATTERS
Mr. Block reported that we have received some of the things that go
along with the grinder pump and expect it to come in this week.
He mentioned the letter from the City of Tulsa reminding us of the
possibility of water rationing. Mr. Block asked the Owasso Reporter
to remind the citizens to use good judgement in their water use and
hopefully manditory water rationing will be avoided.
OWASSO PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY PAGE THREE AUGUST 3, 1982
Recommendations were turned in on street problems in various
wards.
Mayor Spencer said he would like to have Dale Block as his alter-
nate for all meetings except ORMUA. Mr. Cates said he would
® draft a letter to this effect for the Mayor.
Being no further business before the Owasso Public Works Authority,
the chair adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
BOYD 1q. 4SPEN0,"CJTHZLAIRMAN
ANN HENDRICKSON, RECORDING SECRETARY