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OWASSO PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, March 2, 1993
The Owasso Public Works Authority met in regular session on Tuesday, March 2, 1993 in the
Council Chambers at the Owasso Community Center per the Notice of Public Meeting and
Agenda posted on the City Hall bulletin board at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 26, 1993.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Marlar called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
ITEM 2: FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by Chairperson Marlar.
ITEM 3: ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Patricia Marlar, Chairperson
Jason Gittelman, Vice Chairperson
John Phillips, Trustee
Bob Randolph, Trustee
Jim Smalley, Trustee
A quorum was declared present.
ABSENT STAFF
Rodney J Ray, City Manager
Ronald D Cates, Attorney
Marcia Boutwell, Secretary
ITEM 4: REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 16 1993
REGULAR MEETING
Jason Gittelman moved to approve the minutes as written, by reference hereto; seconded by John
Phillips.
AYE: Gittelman, Phillips, Smalley, Randolph, Marlar
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 5: REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE CLAIMS
Jim Smalley moved, seconded by John Phillips, to approve the following claims as submitted:
(1) $35,540.10 and (2) Payroll $17,834.82.
AYE: Smalley, Phillips, Gittelman, Randolph, Marlar
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
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ITEM 6: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR THE PURCHASE OF SAFETY EQUIPMENT.
Mr Augustine presented this item stating that the "Confined Space Entry" program is being
implemented as a part of the risk management program. This phase of the program requires (1)
one self-contained breathing apparatus, and (2) confined space entry tripod with safety harness,
lifeline retriever and carrying bag. Quotes were received from four companies for the purchase
of these items. Staff recommended that the Trustees approve the expenditure of $1243.00 to
Wayest Safety, Inc for the purchase of one "self-contained" breathing unit, and an expenditure
of $2078.00 to BARCO, Inc for the purchase of one "entry tripod and accessories". Following
discussion Bob Randolph moved to accept staff recommendation and authorize the purchase of
these two pieces of equipment per that recommendation. Motion was seconded by Jason
Gittelman.
AYE: Randolph, Gittelman, Phillips, Smalley, Marlar
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 7: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE OWASSO PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY
AND ROGERS COUNTY RURAL WATER DISTRICT #3 PROVIDING FOR
THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE WATER DISTRICT'S
SERVICE AREA.
Mr Ray presented this item, which had been tabled at the February 16, 1993 meeting. The
proposed agreement would provide for the transfer of approximately one and one-half sections
of land from the Rogers County Rural Water District service area to the OPWA service area.
The two main areas of concern have been the inequity of out -of -city water rates under the plan,
and the cost to buy out the service area. Discussions have been held with the developers of the
land and the rural water district, but a final proposal has not yet been fully developed and
accepted. The concept being discussed is that the rural water district's customers in the service
area would be billed at "inside" city rates and that all other "outside" customers would have their
water rates lowered using a revenue neutral proposal that would lower their rates by the amount
of revenue produced by the new customers gained from the water district. This rate would be
reviewed annually. Another part of the concept revolves around a buyout of $49,750 paid to
the water district. Discussions have been held with the developer and staff recommendation is
that the developer provide advance funding at 50 % of the buyout cost, with the advance funding
to be repaid over a three year period and with some additional payback to cover the cost of the
advance funding. An additional $100.00 would be added to water tap fees for new construction
only in the area under discussion to recover the buyout cost. Judy Pruitt represented the
homeowners in the Pleasant View Estates subdivision with questions concerning the clarification
of water rates for that area and the option of having ambulance service billed to them on their
water bills. Following discussion and the satisfactory answering of questions, Jason Gittelman
moved to accept the staff recommendation contingent upon agreement being reached by all
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parties concerned, and authorize the Mayor to execute the necessary documents. Motion was
seconded by Jim Smalley.
AYE: Gittelman, Smalley, Marlar
NAY: Randolph, Phillips
Motion carried 3-2.
ITEM 8: REPORT FROM OPWA MANAGER
No report.
ITEM 9: REPORT FROM OP WA ATTORNEY
No report.
ITEM 10: UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
ITEM 11: NEW BUSINESS
None
ITEM 12: ADJOURNMENT
Jim Smalley moved, seconded by John Phillips to adjourn.
AYE: Smalley, Phillips, Randolph, Gittelman, Marlar
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0 and the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
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