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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987.09.15_OPWA Minutes17 M4 M* OWASSO PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY PAGE ONE SEPTEMBER 15, 1987 On Tuesday, September 15, 1987 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 at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 11, 1987. ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order at 8:05 p.m. with Chairman Stockler presiding. ITEM 2: ROLL CALL. PRESENT: Von Stockler, Chairman Mark Thompson, Vice -Chairman Patricia Marlar, Trustee Stacy Lamb, Trustee John Phillips, Trustee Rodney Ray, City Manager Ronald Cates, O.P.W.A. Attorney Jane Buchanan, Secretary ABSENT: None ITEM 3: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 1, 1987. A motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded by S. Lamb, to approve the minutes of September 1, 1987 as written by reference made a part hereof. AYE: Phillips, Lamb, Marlar, Thompson, Stockler NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 4: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO APPROVE THE WARRANTS. A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by M. Thompson, to approve the warrants as follows: (1) $11,359.71 (2) Payroll $14,100.63. AYE: Marlar, Thompson, Phillips, Lamb, Stockler NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 OWASSO PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY PAGE TWO SEPTEMBER 1S, 1987 ITEM 5: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE ON O.P.W.A. RESOLUTION NO. 87-04. A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF REVENUE BONDS FOR THE AUTHORITY. THIS ITEM WILL REQUEST THE TRUST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CHAIRMAN TO SET A DATE FOR THE SALE OF REVENUE BONDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE MILLION DOLLARS, AND TO PLEDGE REVENUES FROM A PORTION OF THE 1983 TEMPORARY SALES TAX FOR REPAYMENT DURING A PERIOD OF TIME NOT TO EXCEED FIVE YEARS. Mr. Ray presented this item to the Trustees using charts and graphs. He re- commended the Trustees approve the sale of revenue bonds and use the money for matching funds for the sewer treatment plant grant and this would free up the funds the City has accumlated for matching funds. This money could then be used for the much needed capital improvements. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by P. Marlar, to approve O.P.W.A. Resolution No. 87-04. AYE: Thompson, Marlar, Lamb, Phillips, Stockler NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 6: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO AMMEND THE O.P.W.A. FISCAL YEAR 1987/1988 BUDGET BY AN EQUAL AMOUNT OF ADDED REVENUE AND ADDED EXPENSE. THIS ITEM IS REQUESTED TO ALLOW FOR INCREASED EFFECIENCY IN TRACKING FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND TO INSURE PROMPT PAYMENT FOR PARTS VENDORS. APPROVAL OF THIS ITEM WILL NOT INCREASE OR DECREASE THE OVERALL BUDGET. Mr. Ray reviewed this item with the Trustees and asked for approval. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by S. Lamb, to approve the Budget Ammendment request. AYE: Thompson, Lamb, Phillips, Marlar, Stockler NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 7: REPORT AND UPDATE ON PROGRESS OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT CONSTRUCTION. Mr. Ray stated the Notice to Proceed has been issued to the contractors and dirt work will start this week. He also announced the Groundbreaking Ceremony would be held at noon on Thursday, September 17th. OWASSO PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY PAGE THREE SEPTEMBER 15, 1987 ITEM 8: REPORT TO TRUSTEES ON REFUSE STUDY. Mr. Ray included in this report an update on the progress of the Regional Solid Waste Planning Committee, which the City is a member of, and some scheduling changes under consideration for our residential service to help elimate overtime. ITEM 9: REPORT FROM O.P.W.A. MANAGER. Mr. Ray presented to the Trustees the Street and Drainage Study Scope of Services. Mr. John McElhenney, an engineer with INCOG, was present to answer questions for the Trustees. This scope proposed to calculate the amount of stormwater runoff, designate problems areas, propose solutions in detail and estimate the cost of recommended improvements. Three separate study areas were designated with time frames and costs broken down. Mr. Ray stated the Authority could either employ Mr. McElhenney through INCOG or contract a private sector engineer. After lenghty discussion and Trustee concurrance with this report, the City Manager was asked to look into employing INCOG for the first phase of studies and come to the next meeting with his recommendations. ITEM 10: REPORT FROM O.P.W.A. ATTORNEY None ITEM 11: NEW BUSINESS None ITEM 12: VOTE TO ADJOURN With there being no further business to be brought before the Trustees, Chairman Stockler asked for a motion to adjourn. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by P. Marlar, to adjourn. AYE: Thompson, Marlar, Lamb, Phillips, Stockler NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 Meeting was adjourned at 9:07 p.m. " zZJ7, Von E. Stockler, Chairman J&1fvfe Buchanan, Secretary