HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993.10.05_OPWA MinutesOWASSO PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, October 5, 1993
The Owasso Public Works Authority met in regular session on Tuesday, October 5, 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, October 1, 1993.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Randolph called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
ITEM 2: FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by Chairman Randolph.
ITEM 3: ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Bob Randolph, Chair
John Phillips, Vice Chair
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
Mary Lou Barnhouse, Trustee
ITEM 4: REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 21, 1993
REGULAR MEETING.
Charles Burris moved to approve the minutes as written, by reference hereto; seconded by John
Phillips.
AYE: Burris, Phillips, Bowen, Randolph
NAY: None
IE Motion carried 4-0.
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ITEM 5: REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE CLAIMS
John Phillips moved, seconded by Chairman Randolph, to approve the following claims as
submitted: (1) OPWA Fund $88,198.00; (2) OPWA Capital Improvement Fund $24,214.17;
(3) Total Transfers $31,884.16; (4) Payroll $19,022.71.
AYE: Phillips, Randolph, Bowen, Burris
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0.
ITEM 6: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR TRUSTEE APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE
OPWA AND THE TULSA METROPOLITAN UTILITY AUTHORITY
PROVIDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF WATER AND ESTABLISHING
RATES FOR SUCH PURCHASES.
The City of Owasso has purchased water from the City of Tulsa for the past 20 years and, until
the last two years, have had a contractual agreement. Because of the inability to agree on
specific language in one article, there has not been a formal contract for two years. A contract
has been submitted by the City of Tulsa and that contract has been rewritten by Mr Cates,
eliminating the unacceptable language. Following discussion, Charles Burris moved to approve
a contract between the Owasso Public Works Authority and the Tulsa Metropolitan Utility
Authority and City of Tulsa providing for the purchase of water at $1.41 per thousand gallons,
and authorize the mayor to execute the necessary document. Motion was seconded by John
Phillips.
AYE: Burris, Phillips, Bowen, Randolph
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0.
ITEM 7: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A CLAIM
FILED BY BRIAN DEWITT AGAINST THE OPWA FOR DAMAGES INCURRED AS A
RESULT OF A WASTEWATER BACKUP.
This item is a result of Trustee directive to staff from the previous meeting. Information relating
to maintenance on the sewer line in question prompted staff to resubmit the DeWitt's claim after
meeting with them and learning of their wishes. The insurance carrier once again denied the
claim and staff met with Mr & Mrs DeWitt to negotiate as settlement as directed by the Trust.
Mr & Mrs DeWitt agreed to settle the claim for $1500 and to sign a release of same. Mr
DeWitt addressed the Trust regarding his concern about how state law treats insurance payments
for sewer backups. He also expressed a desire for regular maintenance on the lines and records
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being kept on that maintenance. Following discussion, Charles Burris moved to authorize a
settlement with Mr & Mrs DeWitt in the amount of $1500. Motion was seconded by Rex
Bowen.
AYE: Burris, Bowen, Phillips, Randolph
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0.
ITEM 8
No report.
ITEM 9
No report.
ITEM 10:
None
REPORT FROM OPWA MANAGER
REPORT FROM OPWA ATTORNEY
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
,N" ITEM 11: NEW BUSINESS
None
ITEM 12: ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Randolph moved, seconded by Rex Bowen to adjourn.
AYE: Randolph, Bowen, Burris, Phillips
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0 and the meeting was adjourned at 7:14 p.m.
Marcl Boutwell, Recording Secretary
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