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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982.04.06_OPWA MinutesOn Tuesday, 1pril 6, 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 2, 1982, and by reference is made a part hereof. ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. with Chairman Wasserman presiding. ITEM 2: FLAG SALUTE. Flag salute was led by Chairman Wasserman. 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, City Clerk ABSENT: None ITEM 4: APPROVE MINUTES OF OWASSO PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING ON MARCH 16, 1982. Motion was made by Boyd Spencer, seconded by John Stadler to approve minutes of March 16, 1982. AYES: Messrs. Wasserman, Spencer, Stadler, Smalley and Mrs. Gross NAYS: None Motion carried. ITEM 5• REQUEST TO ACT ON RECOMMENDATIONS FROM ADVISORY COMMITTEE CONCERNING WATER AND SEWER PROJECTS AND PAY INCREASE TO CITY EMPLOYEES. Mr. Bob Hockenb ury chairman of adviosry committee stated that he wished to make this report at the City Council Meeting. ITEM 6: PROPOSED NEW CITY PAY PLAN. Mr. Fugate stated he was recommending that the City pay the health care for employees, including dependent coverage that it not carried at this time. Pay scales are too low and too much turn -over has resulted. Pay scales are too narrow and they cannot accomodate merit increases: -or -seniority with no incentive for supervisory positions. Owasso Public Works Authority Page Two April 6, 1982 Motion was made by Boyd Spencer, seconded by Jim Smalley to propose to include in 1982-83 fiscal year budget a new City Pay Plan. AYES: Messrs. Spencer, Stadler, Smalley and Mrs. Gross NAYS: Mr. Wasserman Motion carried. ITEM 7: REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND SUPPLIES - INVENTORY ITEMS FOR WATER AND -SEWER DEPARTMENT. Mr. Fugate stated that this was to replenish parts and supplies in the Public Works Garage. This was stated as the second time during this year. Motion was made by Boyd Spencer, seconded by Phyllis Gross to advertise for bids and supplies for water and sewer department. AYES: Messrs. Wasserman, Spencer, Stadler, Smalley and Mrs. Gross NAYS: None Motion carried. ITEM 8: REQUEST TO ADD THREE NEW EMPLOYEES. Mr. Fugate stated that Mr. Larson requested three new employees because of waterline breaks and waterline installation and 59 meteres that need to be installed, and to work on the new sewer cleaning truck. The money will have to raid out in overtime or on outside contractors to do the work. Motion was made by Phyllis Gross, seconded by John Stadler to approve request to add three new employees. AYES: Messr. Wasserman, Spencer, Stadler, Smalley and Mrs. Gross NAYS: None Motion carried. ITEM 9: REQUEST TO WAIVE LICENSE FEES FOR PLUMING WORK TO BE DONE BY VO-TECH STUDENTS ON THE RESIDENCE OF JOHN SMALIGO, IN EL RIO VISTA ADDITION. Mr. Fugate stated that he received a letter from Patrick Ledgerwood Contractor's License �930 a teacher at Tulsa Area Vo-Tech for a waiver for John Smaligo's residence at the corner of 97th Street North and North lllth E. Ave. This is the 2nd request by Tulsa Area Vo-Tech. Owasso Public Works Authority Page Three April 6, 1982 Motion was made by Phyllis Gross, seconded by John Stadler to waive the license fee for Plumbing work to be done by Vo-Tech students on the residence of John Smaligo, it will be done under the direct supervision of Patrick Ledgerwood. AYES: Messrs. Wasserman, Spencer, Stadler, Smalley and Mrs. Gross NAYS: None Motion carried. ITEM 10: REVEIW BIDS ON USED GRADALL, 1957 MODEL M-2460. Mr.. Fugate stated that only two bids were received from the same company Midwestern Engine and Equipment, Tulsa Brach bid was $5,000.00 and the Oklahoma City Branch was $9,000.00. The staff recommends the acceptance of the $5,000.00 with approximately $500.00 for repair work, and that it be purchased with operating funds. Motion was made by Phyllis Gross, seconded by John Stadler to accept the bid on Midwestern Engine and Equipment of Tulsa for $5,000.00 for the used Gradall. AYES: Messrs. Wasserman, Spencer, Stadler, Smalley and Mrs. Gross NAYS: None Motion carried. ITEM 11: REPORT ON WATER LINE BREAK, Mr. Fugate stated that the water was shut off for several days to some residences. The reasons were the low pressure design of the older lines, inadequate equipment to do the job, damage to the line by Sant Fe Railroad, and poor soil consistency. ITEM 12: APPROVE WARRANTS FOR PAYMENT. Mr. Smalley questioned #1017 General Tire Service, #1018 Goodyear Truck Tire Center, and #1027 Kykendall Tire Service. Mr. Fugate stated that #1017 was for the residential refuse truck, #1018 Commercial II, and #1027 was for water truck repairs, etc, dating from November, 1981. Mr. Smalley questioned.#1031 (a) Midwestern Engine and Equipment. Mr. Fugate stated that #1031 (a) was the loan payment on residential refuse truck. Owasso Public Works Authority Page Four April 6, 1982 Mr. Smalley questioned #1031 (b) Midwestern Engine and Equipment. Mr. Fugate stated that Commercial Refuse I floorboard fell out and it had to be rewired with all new switches. Mr. Spencer questioned #1032 Murphy Machinery. Mr. Fugate stated that this was replacement parts for street sweeper. Mr. Spencer questioned #1037. Mr. Fugate stated that #1037 was for commercial refuse containers. Mr. Spencer stated that #1037 was for ocer $2,000.00 and would have to be taken off the warrant list. Mr. Fugate stated that it was 2 separate invoices one on 2-23-82 for $1,706.00 and 2-25-82 for $1,129.00, the computer puts all checks to the same sompany in one lump check. Mr. Fugate stated that the #1038 Shaklee Products will replace all the chemicals used at the City Shop,,they are safer, biodegradable and would save at least 50%. He stated that he checked the prices in this area and they are competative and an additional 10% discount was given by Rose Duvall of Mountain Home, Arkansas. Motion was made by John Stadler, seconded by Jim Smalley to pay warrants #972 through #1050 with #1037 to Scott and Hill Steel Corporation for $2,795.00 being 2 separate invoices and on 2 different dates and the amount is a lump sum. AYES: Messrs. -Wasserman, Spencer, Stadler, Smalley and Mrs. Gross NAYS: None Motion carried. ITEM 13: NEW BUSINESS. Mr. Fugate stated that he distributed a letter from City Engineers on the investi�-tion of sewage overflow problems at North 97th E. Ave. and 96th Street North. Being no further business before the Owasso Public Works Authority chair adjourned at 7:50 P.M. j 4"� �/ L-YEE WASSERMAN, CHAIRMAN SUE SHELLEY, RECORDING SECRETARY