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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994.05.17_OPWA MinutesOWASSO PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, May 17, 1994 The Owasso Public Works Authority met in regular session on Tuesday, May 17, 1994 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, May 13, 1994. ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER. Chairman Duke called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Trustee Ramey gave the invocation. ITEM 2: FLAG SALUTE. The flag salute was led by Chairman Duke. ITEM 3: ROLL CALL. PRESENT Danny Ewing, Trustee Mary Lou Barnhouse, Trustee Joe Ramey, Trustee Charles Burris, Vice Chair Jerry Duke, Chair STAFF Rodney J Ray, City Manager Ronald D Cates, Authority Attorney Marcia Boutwell, Recording Secretary A quorum was declared present. nflalkNffik ITEM 4: REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF MAY 3 1994 REGULAR MEETING. Charles Burris moved to approve the minutes as written, by reference hereto; seconded by Joe Ramey. AYE: Burris, Ramey, Ewing, Barnhouse, Duke NAY: None Motion carried 5-0. Owasso Public Works Authority May 17, 1994 ITEM 5: REQUEST APPROVAL OF CLAIMS. Chairman Duke questioned the item under OPWA Administration referring to an air conditioner compressor. This was for the air conditioning system in the public works administration offices. Joe Ramey moved, seconded by Mary Lou Barnhouse, to approve the following claims as submitted: (1) OPWA Fund $29,262.13; (2) OPWA Capital Improvements $2,541.00; (3) Payroll $21,817.06. AYE: Ramey, Barnhouse, Ewing, Burris, Duke NAY: None Motion carried 5-0. ITEM 6: REQUEST FROM MR TODD CARMEAN TO ADDRESS THE TRUSTEES REGARDING DAMAGE TO HIS RESIDENCE AS A RESULT OF A WASTEWATER COLLECTION LINE "BACK-UP". Mr Carmean, who lives in Hale Acres, addressed the Trustees relating to a sewage backup that occurred at his residence on April 11, 1994. He said that he filed a claim with the city on April 12, and that claim was verbally denied by the insurance carrier on April 13. Mr Carmean met with city staff on April 18, and stated that on April 27 he delivered three letters to city staff which stated that the city had been given prior notice of the problem. He also said that he did not agree with the assessment made by city staff that water entered the sewer system through uncapped service lines. Mr Randy Clark, a neighbor of Mr Carmean who also experience a back-up on the same day, addressed the Trustees. He said that the same problem had occured last year. Trustee Ewing asked Mr Clark if he had filed a claim last year. Mr Clark said that he had not. Mr Ewing asked Mr Clark if he had filed a claim this year. Mr Clark said that he had. Mr Ewing asked Mr Clark if his claim was also denied. Mr Clark said that it was. Mr Ray said that there were two claims filed on the Clark residence - Mr Clark filed one as resident and the owner of the property also filed one - with both claims being denied. Mr Ray said that the problem had existed for several years and that he feels the insurance company should pay the claims. The Trust Attorney suggested that he meet with the insurance company prior to the next regular Authority meeting concerning the claims. Mr Ewing suggested that the item be tabled to next agenda so that Mr Cates can meet with the insurance company. Chairman Duke tabled the item to the next regular Authority meeting. Mr Burris requested a full engineering report on the status of the problem and suggested solutions. Mr Carmean also addressed the Trustees about a problem with the berm on the east side of the Sports Park. Mr Ewing will work with city staff to remedy the problem. 2 Owasso Public Works Authority May 17, 1994 ITEM 7: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO THE EXTENSION OF A CONTRACT FOR SERVICES BETWEEN THE OWASSO PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY AND BROWNING-FERRIS INDUSTRIES (BFI). Mr Carr said that the Trustees approved a contract with BFI in July 1993. The term of that contract was for one year, with the option to extend for successive one-year terms if agreed to in writing by both parties not less than ninety days prior to the expiration date. BFI has provided the public works department with a letter stating that there would not be a rate increase for the period July 1, 1994 through June 30, 1995. Charles Burris moved, seconded by Mary Lou Barnhouse, to extend the contract with Browning -Ferris Industries for commercial refuse collection for a one-year term ending June 30, 1995. AYE: Burris, Barnhouse, Ramey, Ewing, Duke NAY: None Motion carried 5-0. ITEM 8: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR BUDGET AMENDMENTS TO THE OPWA FUND IN THE FORM OF A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION TO THE OPWA WATER DEPARTMENT BUDGET. Mr Bishop presented a request to increase the public works water department expense budget by $70,000 to cover an increase in the amount of water purchased from the City of Tulsa. Because there has been a greater increase in water purchases than was projected, a supplemental appropriation is necessary to complete the fiscal year. Charles Burris moved, seconded by Joe Ramey, to approve a $70,000 increase to the water department expense budget. AYE: Burris, Ramey, Barnhouse, Ewing, Duke NAY: None Motion carried 5-0. ITEM 9: REPORT FROM OPWA MANAGER No report. ITEM 10: REPORT FROM OPWA ATTORNEY No report. 3 Owasso Public Works Authority ITEM 11: UNFINISHED BUSINESS None ITEM 12: NEW BUSINESS None ITEM 13: ADJOURNMENT Charles Burris moved, seconded by Mary Lou Barnhouse to adjourn. AYE: Burris, Barnhouse, Ewing, Ramey, Duke NAY: None Motion carried 5-0 and the meeting was adjourned at 7:57 p.m. zn "Z'4 ) ' ^� ffloutx& Marcia outwell, Recording Secretary 4 ry DLKe, Lairperson May 17, 1994