HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987.02.03_OPWA MinutesOWASSO PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY PAGE ONE FEBRUARY 3, 1987
On Tuesday, February 3, 1987 the Owasso Public Works Authority met in a
regular session at the Community Center per the Notice of Public Meeting
and Agenda posted on the City Hall bulletin board at 4:00 p.m. on January
30, 1987.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER.
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. with Chairman Wood presiding.
ITEM 2: ROLL CALL.
PRESENT: Kenneth M. Wood, Chairman
Von E. Stockler, Vice -Chairman
Boyd M. Spencer, Trustee
Allen C. Sumpter, Trustee
Ronald D. Cates, O.P.W.A. Attorney
Bob Allen, Acting City Manager
Jane Buchanan, Secretary
ABSENT: Robert M. Peel, Trustee
ITEM 3: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JANUARY 20, 1987.
B. Spencer corrected the minutes by stating the addition EPA Grant increase
is $543,168.00 instead of $443,168.00 as stated.
With there being no further corrections,a motion was made by V. Stockler,
seconded by B. Spencer, to approve the minutes as corrected by reference
made a part hereto.
AYE: Messrs. Stockler, Spencer, Sumpter, Wood
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 4-0
ITEM 4: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO APPROVE THE WARRANTS.
A motion was made by B. Spencer, seconded by V. Stockler, to approve the
warrants as submitted.
AYE: Messrs. Spencer, Stockler, Sumpter, Wood
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 4-0
ITEM 5: STATUS REPORT FROM JON NELSON ON THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT.
Mr. Jon Nelson with Farrah-Hudspeth-Cobb,Inc. presented the plans and spec-
ifications on the facility. He introduced Mr. Ron Brown, an engineer with
the firm, who has been working with him on the plans and specifications as
P, the project engineer.
too He also stated the proposal on the intra-channel clarifier has been received
and is now being reviewed.
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ITEM 6: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO APPORVE THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS ON THE
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT FACILITY.
Mr. Jon Nelson stated he recommends the Board to approve the plans and specif-
ications subject to the Oklahoma Health Department's approval and asked for
the Board to authorize a check for $500.00 be issued for the permit to construct
from the Health Department.
After discussion, a motion was made by V. Stockler, seconded by B. Spencer, to
approve the plans and specifications on the wastewater treatment plant facility
as presented by J. Nelson contingent on the approval of the plans and specs.
by the Oklahoma Health Department and to authorize a check to be issued for
$500.00 for the "permit to construct" from the Health Department.
AYE: Messrs. Stockler, Spencer, Sumpter, Wood
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 4-0
ITEM 7: REPORT FROM O.P.W.A. MANAGER.
B. Allen reported on questions the Trustees had had on the previous meeting's
warrant list and explained his findings on some of the departmental procedures.
ITEM 8: REPORT FROM O.P.W.A. ATTORNEY.
No report.
ITEM 9: NEW BUSINESS.
Mr. Fred Keas, O.P.W.A. Administrator stated to the Trustees that a situation
has come to his attention that needs the direction of the Trustees. Over the
past weekend a sewer back-up occured at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. R. E.
Buchanan at 508 North Cedar. It was stated that it was the fault of the City.
The city crews responded to a 5:00 a.m. call and the sewer line was opened
and repaired. The sewer water did get in the den area of the house and the
carpets have been cleaned but damage was not repairable. Mr. Buchanan submitted
a bill for replacement of the carpet for $1,147.78. Mr. Keas asked direction
in this matter. Mr. Allen stated the City's insurance will cover this situation
when all claims are submitted.
B. Spencer stated in the past the City has always paid the bill and submitted
it to the insurance company for reimbusement. This is a practice of the City
to insure good citizen relationships. V. Stockler concurred with this.
Mayor Wood asked B. Allen if he would like to declare this an emergency, and
he stated he would.
A motion was made by V. Stockler, seconded by B. Spencer, to pay the bill and
then submit it to the insurance company for reimbursement.
AYE: Messrs. Stockler, Spencer, Sumpter, Wood
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 4-0
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ITEM 9: NEW BUSINESS, CON''T.
V, Stockler suggested to Mr. Jon Nelson that a tour of the Jenks, Okla.
sewer treatment plant facility be arranged for a Saturday morning so
people interested in this project could see a plant in operation that
is similiar to ours.
Mr. Nelson stated he would be more than happy to arrange such a tour.
ITEM 10: VOTE TO ADJOURN.
With there being no further business to be brought before the Trustees,
Chairman Wood asked for a motion to adjourn.
A motion was made by V. Stockler, seconded by B. Spencer, to adjourn.
AYE: Messrs. Stockler, Spencer, Sumpter, Wood
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 4-0
Meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Kenneth M. Wood, Chairman
e Buchanan, Secretary