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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982.04.20_OPWA MinutesOn Tuesday, April 20, 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 Hall bulletin board at 4:00 P.M. on April 16, 1982, and by reference is made a part hereof. TTFM 1 - CAT.T. TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. with Vice Chairman, Phyllis Gross presiding. ITEM 2: FLAG SALUTE. Flag salute was led by Vice Chairman, Phyllis Gross. ITEM 3: ROLL CALL. PRESENT: Lyle Wasserman, Chairman Phyllis Gross, Vice Chairman Boyd Spencer, Trustee John Stadler, Trustee Jim Smalley, Trustee Ron Cates, City Attorney Bob Fugate, City Treasurer - Acting City Manager Sue Shelley, Recording Secretary ABSENT: None ITEM 4: APPROVE MINUTES OF APRIL 6, 1982, REGULAR MEETING OF THE OWASSO PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY. Motion was made by John Stadler, seconded by Jim Smalley to approve the minutes of April 6, 1982. AYES: Messrs. Wasserman, Spencer, Stadler, Smalley and Mrs. Gross NAYS: None Motion carried. ITEM S: RECEIPT OF OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PERMITS NUMBER WL-82-086 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 1700 FEET OF WATER LINE EXTENSION AND NUMBER SL-82-117 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWER MAINS TO SERVE ELM CREEK ESTATES FIRST ADDITION, BLOCKS 1 THROUGH 6. Mr. Fugate stated that no action on the part of the Trust was needed, that this was to record the receipt for future reference. No Motion was made. Owasso Public Works Authority Page Two April 20, 1982 ITEM 6: CITY ENGINEER'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ALLEVIATING THE SEWER LINE PROBLEMS IN THE AREA OF 97TH EAST AVE. AND 96TH STREET NORTH. Mr. Mansur, City Engineer stated that his recommendations were reflected in a letter dated April 1, 1982. He stated that one solution was to deepen the pump station and sewer line, this solution would be expensive and counter -productive for long term planning. He stated that the most practical solution was small grinder pumps be installed to serve each of the 3 mobile homes. These pumps would enable each home to disconnect its existing gravity connection to the main sewer. Each pump would have a separate pressure discharge pipe and check valve. Also it is recommended that bolt -down covers be installed on 3 manholes in order to prevent overflow. The estimated cost would be approximately $9,400.00. He stated that electrical bills, maintenance and ownership would have to be decided upon if this solution was used. Mr. Cates stated that if the OPWA puts these pumps on private property, they could be given to the property owner, with some consideration, such as a release of claim, and that the property owner could then provide the electricity and/or maintenance of the equipment, unless the City would provide these services. Mr. Fugate stated that there was about $13,000.00 in the capital improvements fund. There would be enough for the purchase and installation of these grinder pumps and bolt -down covers whether they be installed by City Crews or if the City used an outside contractor. Mr. Spencer stated that he talked to Mr. Jimpie from HUD, and that they would have a recommendation by approximately May 15, 1982. He requested that the Clerk send Mr. Jimpie each Trustee's address so that he could advise of the State Health Department's recommendation. Mr. Fugate stated that the liability insurance would cover part of the damage and part would be covered under the previous liability insurance. Motion was made by Lyle Wasserman, seconded by John Stadler to accept the City Engineer's recommendation, and that bids were to be let per Mansur-Daubert-Williams specifications. AYES: Messrs. Wasserman, Stadler, Smalley and Mrs. Gross NAYS: None ABSTAIN: Mr. Spencer Motion carried. Owasso Public Works Authority Page Three April 20, 1982 ITEM 7: ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FOR AN IMMEDIATE TEN PERCENT PAY INCREASE FOR ALL OPWA EMPLOYEES. Mr. Fugate requested that the pay plan be increased by 10% instead of up dating a step, because some employees are at the top of their scale. He stated that the OPWA payroll was about $16,000.00 per month and that this would increase it by about $1,600.00 per month. The Treasurer's Report that the OPWA had a good month because of tap activity and increased water sales. He stated that the raise would have to come out of the operating fund which is already tight in the OPWA. Mr. Smalley questioned why the raise at the end of a budget year, no support where the money is coming from, the city has a sewer problem, then why the motion from the advisory committee. He stated that he thought it was their function to come up with ways to build a maintenance garage, and solve the sewer problem, instead of a salary proposal. Mr. Bob Hockenbury, chairman of advisory committee stated that he had a letter from Mr. Thompson, former City Manager stating that the biggest problems were the sewer problem and the employees pay. He also stated that Mr. Thompson provided salary survey's for the committee to review. Mr. Smalley stated that he had a copy of January 5, 1982 minutes and it was specifically stated that the recommendation was made that an advisory board be set up for City Hall, City Garage, also for water and sewer improvements. Mr. Steve Jay, City Auditor, stated that this was not the time of year to be increasing expenditures. He recommended that it be put in the budget and if a loss of pay during this period was needed then he recommended an additional 1% additional salary charge. Motion was made by Jim Smalley, seconded by Boyd Spencer to pass this recommendation until consideration of the 1982-83 Budget. ITEM 8: REQUEST TO WAIVE THE PRESENT METER DEPOSIT FEE OF FORTY DOLLARS FOR ALL SENIOR CITIZENS. Mr. Fugate stated this was a request from Dorothy Newton. He stated that two considerations were needed, the age for a senior citizen, and what would be done with the present meter deposits put up by senior citizens. Mr. Cates stated that this could constitute a case of preferential treatment. Owasso Public Works Authority Page Four April 20, 1982 Mr. Fugate stated the reason for the $40.00 water deposit was because the City was absorbing water bills that were more than the previous $20.00 deposit. He also stated that low income applicants were given a 25% discount on thier City utility bills, but not on the meter deposit. Motion was made by John Stadler, seconded by Boyd Spencer to pass until some future meeting subject to a report by the City Attorney. AYES: i•lessrs. Wasserman, Spencer, Stadler, Smalley and Mrs. Gross NAYS: None Motion carried. ITEM 9: REVIEW MOWER BIDS. Mrs. Gross stated that 10 bidders were mailed specifications, but due to a newspaper error it was not published. Mr. Cates stated that in Section 7-32 said_"and/or publish notice of the proposed purchase." Mr. Fugate stated that some of the funding will be from the Cemetary Fund and some from Revenue Sharing. Mr. Larson, Director of Public Works stated that he recommends Item #1-5hp Snapper 21" for $345,86, Item #2-16hp Snapper Tractor for $4,403.76, Item #3-John Deere 509 Rotary Cutter for $1,750.00, and Item #4-Mott Flail Plower for $1,782.00 for a total of $8,280.92. Motion was made by John Stadler, seconded by Boyd Spencer to accept the Public Works Director's recommendation and pay items 1-3-4 out of the revenue sharing funds and item 2 out of cemetary funds. AYES: Messrs. Wasserman, Spencer, Stadler, Smalley and Mrs. Gross NAYS: None Motion carried. ITEM 10: FINANCIAL REPORT FOR MARCH 1982, Mr. Fugate stated that March was a good month for water and sewer taps, water revenues remained constant, inspections and permits were higher, and expenditures were down. No Motion was made. Owasso Public Works Authority Page Five Ap ITEM 11: APPROVE WARRANTS FOR PAYMENT. Motion was made by Boyd Spencer, seconded by John St approve warrants #1051 through #1106 for $23,932.47. AYES: Messrs. Wasserman, Spencer, Stadler, Smalley NAYS: None Motion carried. ITEM 12: NEW BUSINESS. Mr. Bob Hockenbury requested a letter from the Council outlining the areas of study for the Advisory Committee. Being no further business before the Owasso Public Works Authority the chair adjourned the meeting at 8:55 P.M. SUE 1ELLE ECO T4G SECRETARY