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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982.05.18_OPWA MinutesOn Tuesday, May 18, 1982, 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 Halll bulletin board at 4:00 P.M. on May 14, 1982, and by reference is made a part hereof. ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER. ITEM 3: FLAG SALUTE. ITEM 2: ROLL CALL. ITEM 4: APPROVE MINUTES OF MAY 4, 1982, REGULAR MEETING OF THE OWASSO PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY. Mrs. Gross requested a correction of Item 8: Election of Vice Chairman, she stated that she and Mrs. Webb had "ABSTAINED:" which was omitted. Motion was made by Wauhilleau Webb, seconded by Von Stockler to approve the minutes of May 4, 1982, with the correction of "ABSTAIN: Mesdames Webb and Gross". AYES: Messrs. Spencer, and Stockler Mesdames Webb and Gross NAYS: None Motion carried. Mr. Spencer introduced the new City Manager, Mr. Dale Block and his family. He promised that the emphasis would be on "work", and that he was pleased to be coming to Owasso. ITEM 6: REPORT OF AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY ENGINEER AS TO THE SEWER LINE PROBLEMS IN THE AREA OF NORTH 97th EAST AVENUE AND EAST 96TH STREET NORTH. Mr. Spencer stated that John Gilmore from the State Department of Health had to attend another engagement and that he would do item 6 before item 5. Mr. Spencer stated that the City had received a letter dated May 14, 1982 from Mr. Gilmore to Dominic Jimpie, Office Supervisor at HUD. Mr. Gilmore stated that he had not yet written the moratorium. He stated that the City was looking at a no growth situation in the NW Area or the City is going to have to make progress on a solution to the problem. He stated that he was impressed with the engineering service and the present study. He stated that the City would have to decide on the interceptor system or make major modifications. He stated that the Health Department would not take punitive action as long as the community was pursuing a solution. Owasso Public Works Page Two May 18, 1982 Mr. Gilmore stated that the limited moratorium means that he will write a memorandum to his boss suggesting limitations on taps on the existing lines, he stated that they could only recommend. But the recommendations go to the lending agencies. He stated that to prevent this, the City should get with its engineers and delineate very specific steps. He stated that the engineers should then report to the State Department of Health. He stated that there was a moratorium from HUD already and that no money was being loaned in this area, this was the premise for the May 14, 1982 letter. Mr. Mansur gave a report on the 3 problem trailers regarding the sewer problems. He stated that he had previously recommended grinder pumps, but now he stated that there was a possibility of installing septic tanks. He stated that he would bring the solution to the council as soon as possible. ITEM 5: REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FORBIDS FOR A UTILITY TRUCK TO BE PURCHASED OUT OF THE ELM CREEK RESERVE FUND. Mr. Cates stated that the reserve funds from Elm Creek could be used for a City Truck because of the additional demands put on OPWA. Mr. Spencer requested that this be passed until the next council meeting for Mr. Block's imput into this purchase. ITEM 7: APPROVE WARRANTS FOR PAYMENT. Motion was made by Phyllis Gross, seconded by Von Stockler to approve Warrants #2165-82 to 2268-82 for a total of $26,600.63. AYES: Messrs. Spencer and Stockler Mesdames Webb and Gross NAYS: None Motion carried. ITEM 8: NEW BUSINESS. No new business was announced. Being no further business before the Owasso Public Works Authority the chair adjourned at 8:48 P.M. HELLEY,—RECORDING SECRETARY