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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988.08.16_OPWA MinutesOWASSO PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY PAGE ONE AUGUST 16, 1988 On Tuesday, August 16, 1988 the Owasso Public works Authority met in a regular session in the Council Chambers at the Community Center per the Notice of Public Meeting and Agenda posted on the City Hall bulletin board on Friday, August 12, 1988. ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order at 9:28 p.m. with Chairman Lamb presiding. ITEM 2: ROLL CALL. PRESENT: Stacy P. Lamb, Chairman Patricia Marlar, Vice Chairman Mark Thompson, Trustee John P. Phillips, Trustee Rodney J. Ray, City Manager Ronald D. Cates, O.P.W.A. Attorney Jane Buchanan, Secretary ABSENT: Von E. Stockler, Trustee A Quorum was declared present. ITEM 3: REQUEST OT APPROVE THE MINUTES OF AUGUST 2, 1988 AND THE MINUTES OF AUGUST 5, 1988. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by P. Marlar, to approve the minutes, as written, by reference made a part hereto. AYE: Thompson, Marlar, Phillips, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 ITEM 4: REQUEST TO APPROVE THE WARRANTS. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by P. Marlar, to approve the warrants as follows: (1) $85,802.10 and (2) Payroll $18,822.98. 1 OWASSO PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY PAGE TWO AUGUST 16, 1988 AYE: Thompson, Marlar, Phillips, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 ITEM 5: REQUEST FOR APPROPIATION OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $11550.00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING A PILOT PROJECT RELATING TO THE PRIVATIZATION OF METER READING ACTIVITIES. Mr. Ray presented this item to Council stating the staff is currently involved in an in-depth evaluation of the OPWA operation. As was the effort to increase efficiency in the re- fuse department, the water and sewer department services are being evaluated. This project, if successfully, will give us a tool to use in implementing cost effective criteria in the meter reading department. He asked for $1,503.00 for this project and recommended implimenting this pilot project. After discussion, a motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by M. Thompson, to approve $1,500.00 for the pilot project as requested. AYE: Marlar, Thompson, Phillips, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 ITEM 6: REPORT FROM O.P.W.A. MANAGER. None ITEM 7: REPORT FROM O.P.W.A. ATTORNEY. None ITEM 8: NEW BUSINESS. None 2 f OWASSO PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY PAGE THREE AUGUST 16, 1988 ITEM 9: ADJOURN. With there being no further business to be brought before the Trustees, Chairman Lamb asked for a motion to adjourn. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by J. Phillips, to adjourn. AYE: Thompson, Phillips, Marlar, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 Meeting was adjourned at 9:37 p.m. Jane uchanan, Secretary 3 acy P. L mb, Ch irman