HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983.01.04_OPWA MinutesOn Tuesday, January 4, 1983, 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 December 30, 1982, and by reference is made
a part hereof.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 8:30 p.m. with Chairman Spencer
presiding.
ITEM 2: FLAG SALUTE
ITEM 3: ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Boyd Spencer, Chairman
Wauhilleau Webb, Vice -Chairman
James Smalley, Councilman
Phyllis Gross, Councilwoman
Dale Block, City Manager
Ron Cates, City Attorney
Ann Hendrickson, Secretary
ABSENT: Von Stockler, Councilman
ITEM 4: APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR SESSION OF OWASSO PUBLIC
WORKS AUTHORITY, DECEMBER 21, 1982.
Motion was made by Wauhilleau Webb, seconded by Mayor Spencer, to
approve the minutes of December 21, 1982, by reference made a part
hereof.
AYE: Mr. Spencer; Mrs. Webb
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: Mr. Smalley; Mrs. Gross
Motion carried.
ITEM 5: BUSINESS
A. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SEWER LINE EXTENSION PERMIT/OKLAHOMA STATE
The Council acknowledged receipt of the Sewer Line Extension Permit
from the Oklahoma State Health Department covering construction for
Elm Creek Condominiums.
B. CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT WITH LOWRENCE RIVERDOGS, INC./USE
OF MUNICIPAL LAGOON.
Mr. Lowrence was not able to be at the meeting. Mr. Block said he
would like to negotiate the City's share in the profit. This item
will be placed on the January 18, 1983, agenda.
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6. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY
Motion was made by Wauhilleau Webb, seconded by Mayor Spencer, to
go into executive session at 8:40 p.m.
AYE: Messrs. Spencer, Smalley; Mesdames Webb, Gross
NAY: None
Motion carried.
Meeting reconvened at 9:07 p.m.
7. REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER
A. WATER LINE CONSTRUCTION
Mr. Block reported that the pressure reducing valve at 86th St.
North and Dogwood had blown a diaphragm, probably the Wednesday
before Christmas. This was a major source of the subsequent water
problems. He said he would meet with the people who make the
valves on January 6 to learn specifically about preventive main-
tenance. The Water Dept. has started laying a line from 86th and
Dogwood South to 8th St. and then West to Main to replace badly
deteriorating lines.
Mr. Block said he would like to hire a contractor to repair the
driveways that were torn up because of the water breaks. City
employees will assist in this as much as possible. Mr. Block
further stated that problems with surging pressure could be sub-
stantially reduced by having a elevated tank with a tight line
going to the tank and the supply for the City coming out of that
at a uniform volume and pressure.
Mr. Block commended the citizens of Owasso for their patience and
understanding during the time when so many of them were without
water. He also appreciated the phone calls as good communication
with the citizens is extremely important in helping him identify
and solve the City's problems.
Another major problem is that the City does not have enough valves
in key areas of the system to be able to shut off certain areas.
There should be a valve available every other block.
Mayor Spencer stated that the Council needs to consider resolving
these problems possibly by presenting a bond issue with perhaps
a 1� sales tax. He asked that the matter be on the next agenda
and that Mr. Brian Davis, a bond consultant, come to the meeting
to explain the necessary steps to do this. Mr. Block said he felt
this was a necessary step considering the extremely critical con-
dition of much of the City's older water lines.
Mr. Vines spoke from the audience suggesting that the bond issue
include water, sewer and street problems. Mrs. Robinson voiced
her support of the idea.
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Mr. Spencer said the Council needs to become aware of all of the
things involved in the use of a sales tax in connection with the
bond issue. This should be studied and discussed in detail.
8. NEW BUSINESS
There being no new business for the Owasso Public Works Authority,
Chairman Spencer adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
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BOYD M. SPENCER, MAYOR
ANN HENDRICKSON, CITY CLERK