HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993.09.07_OPWA MinutesOWASSO PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, September 7, 1993
The Owasso Public Works Authority met in regular session on Tuesday, September 7, 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, September 3, 1993.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Randolph called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
ITEM 2: FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was held during the City Council meeting preceding this meeting.
ITEM 3: ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Bob Randolph, Chair
John Phillips, Vice Chair
Mary Lou Barnhouse, Trustee
Charles Burris, Trustee
Rex Bowen, Trustee
STAFF
Rodney J Ray, City Manager
Ronald D Cates, Authority Attorney
Marcia Boutwell, Recording Secretary
A quorum was declared present.
ABSENT
ITEM 4: REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF AUGUST 17 1993 REGULAR
MEETING.
Rex Bowen moved to approve the minutes as written, by reference hereto; seconded by
Chairman Randolph.
AYE: Bowen, Randolph, Barnhouse, Burris, Phillips
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
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ITEM 5: REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE CLAIMS
John Phillips moved, seconded by Rex Bowen, to approve the following claims as submitted:
(1) OPWA Fund $123,350.53; (2) Payroll $21,936.61.
AYE: Phillips, Bowen, Barnhouse, Burris, Randolph
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 6: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR PAYMENT OF A CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE
AUTHORITY.
On August 9, 1993, Brian & Cindy DeWitt filed a "Notice of Tort Claim" against the Authority
in the amount of $5000 for damages sustained as a result of a wastewater main line stoppage.
The City's insurance carrier denied the claim based on the statutory requirement that requires
a municipality to have received prior notice of a problem with the sewer line. The staff has
investigated the incident and has concluded that there was a blockage in the main line that caused
wastewater to back up in the DeWitt's residence. Three options for action were recommended:
(1) Deny the claim; (2) Approve the claim; (3) Negotiate a settlement. Following a presentation
by Brian DeWitt and discussion from the Council, Chairman Randolph moved to direct the staff
to negotiate a settlement of the claim and to table further action until the next regularly
scheduled meeting of the Authority. Motion seconded by Rex Bowen.
AYE: Randolph, Bowen, Burris, Barnhouse, Phillips
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 7: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR THE PURCHASE OF YARDWASTE BAGS
Bids to replenish the supply of yardwaste bags were opened on June 3, 1993. Bids were
received from Williams Refuse, Eve Inc, and Earl Beard, with Eve Inc submitting the low bid.
Charles Burris moved to approve the purchase of 20,000 bags from Eve Inc, Tulsa, OK in the
amount of $1800 and to direct staff to extend the bids if the bidding company is willing. Motion
seconded by John Phillips.
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AYE: Burris, Phillips, Bowen, Barnhouse, Randolph
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 8: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR THE PURCHASE OF A WATER LINE TAPPING MACHINE
A water line tapper was purchased by the OPWA in the late 1960s. That tapper now needs to
be replaced. Two vendors provided quotes on water line tappers and accessories. Rex Bowen
moved to approve the expenditure of $1200 to Water Products of Oklahoma for the purchase of
one Romac Tap -Mate II and accessories. Motion seconded by Charles Burris.
AYE: Bowen, Burris, Phillips, Barnhouse, Randolph
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 9: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REOUEST FOR A CHANGE ORDER TO A CONTRACT WITH MCGUIRE
BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION INC PROVIDING FOR AN INCREASE IN
THE CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $7895 FOR THE PURPOSE OF
REPLACING A PORTION OF AN EXISTING WATER TRANSMISSION
LINE.
On August 3, 1993, the City Council approved a contract with McGuire Brothers Construction,
Inc in the amount of $177,612.20 to construct water and wastewater main lines and extend
streets into the City's municipal/industrial park area. It has been determined since then that it
will be necessary to disturb the soil around an existing old transite pipe for approximately 300
feet. A change order was negotiated with the contract to replace the existing 12" transite pipe
with 12" ductile iron pipe for a distance of 320 feet. Charles Burris moved to approve Change
Order #1 in the amount of $7895 to replace 320 feet of 12" transite water line. Motion
seconded by Rex Bowen.
AYE: Burris, Bowen, Phillips, Barnhouse, Randolph
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
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ITEM 10: REPORT FROM OPWA MANAGER
No report.
ITEM 11: REPORT FROM OPWA ATTORNEY
No report.
ITEM 12: UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
ITEM 13: NEW BUSINESS
None
ITEM 14: ADJOURNMENT
Charles Burris moved, seconded by John Phillips to adjourn.
AYE: Burris, Phillips, Barnhouse, Bowen, Randolph
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0 and the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Marci Boutwell, Rec ding Secretary
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