HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002.08.20_OPWA MinutesOWASSO PUBLIC WORDS AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, August 20, 2002
The Owasso Public Works Authority met in regular session on Tuesday, August 20, 2002 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, August 16, 2002.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Brogdon called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m.
ITEM 2: INVOCATION
The invocation was offered by Pastor Charles Curran, First Christian Church.
ITEM 3: FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Brogdon led in the flag salute, followed by a musical offering of "God Bless America" by
Chris & Mike Cleveland.
ITEM 4: ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Randy Brogdon, Chair
Michael Helm, Vice Chair
Susan Kimball, Trustee
Gary Cochran, Trustee
HEM
Rodney J Ray, City Manager
Marcia Boutwell, Authority Secretary
A quorum was declared present.
ABSENT
Rebecca Armstrong, Trustee
Ronald D Cates, Authority Attorney
ITEM 5: REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA.
A. Approval of the Minutes of July 16, 2002 Regular Meeting.
B. Approval of Claims.
The consent agenda included minutes of the August 6, 2002 regular meeting, by reference made
a part hereto. Item B on the consent agenda included the following claims: (1) OPWA
Operating Fund $90,570.30; (2) Debt Service $23,000.00; (3) Payroll $43,178.57. Mr Helm
moved, seconded by Ms Kimball, to approve the consent agenda.
AYE: Helm, Kimball, Cochran, Brogdon
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0.
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ITEM 6: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST
TO AWARD A BID FOR THE PURCHASE OF A REFUSE VEHICLE, AND
AUTHORIZATION FOR PAYMENT.
Mr Carr presented the item. The FY 02-03 Refuse Division budget includes funds for the
purchase of a new refuse collection vehicle. Specifications were developed and bid documents
were mailed to 13 vendors. Four bids were received and opened on June 27, 2002. Bids were
received on three Lodal vehicles and one Crane Carrier vehicle. The vehicle bid from Crane
Carrier is the apparent low bid. The performance of both vehicles was evaluated and a
comparison was made of maintenance on the vehicles. Based on the evaluation and
comparisons, the bid submitted by Crane Carrier provides a vehicle that is in conformance with
established specifications and operational requirements. Funding for the purchase is included in
the budget in the amount of $130,000. A supplemental appropriation will be requested for the
remainder. Mr Helm moved, seconded by Mr Cochran, to award a bid to Crane Carrier, Tulsa,
OK for the purchase of a 2002 Crane Carrier Model PLDT2-26 Chassis with a 25 cu yd Wittke
Manual Side Loader package, consistent with bid specifications, in the amount of $144,701, and
authorization for payment.
AYE: Helm, Cochran, Kimball, Brogdon
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0.
ITEM 7: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO OPWA
RESOLUTION #2002-03, A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FEES TO BE
CHARGED FOR USE OF THE OWASSO CONVENIENCE STATION.
Mr Carr said that the City of Owasso Recycle Center and Convenience Station has been in
operation since May of 1988. The convenience station was designed to offer area residents a
proper site to dispose of excess solid waste that could not be handled efficiently by the regular
weekly curbside collection service. OPWA Resolution #88-02, approved in May of 1988,
established disposal rates at the convenience station. Those rates have remained the same since
that time. Revenues realized from those rates are no longer sufficient to cover hauling and
disposal charges. Following a rate study, a rate adjustment based on the size of container has
been developed. The volume of each container has been estimated in cubic yards, and the fee
factor applied. OPWA Resolution #2002-03, by reference made a part hereto, establishes fees to
be charged for use of the Owasso Convenience Station. The effective date of the resolution is
September 1, 2002. Mr Cochran moved, seconded by Mr Helm, to approve OPWA Resolution
#2002-03, establishing fees to be charged for use of the Owasso Convenience Station and setting
an effective date of September 1, 2002.
AYE: Cochran, Helm, Kimball, Brogdon
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0.
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ITEM 8: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO OPWA
RESOLUTION #2002-04, A RESOLUTION INCREASING RATE FOR WATER
PURCHASED FROM THE AUTHORITY AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE FOR SUCH INCREASE.
Ms Bishop presented the item. The OPWA purchases treated water from the City of Tulsa.
Notice was received that, effective October 1, 2002, water rates will increase by .12 per 1000
gallons. In order to maintain an adequate operating budget in the OPWA, that rate increase
needs to be passed on to the OPWA water customers. Staff recommended a rate increase to
water customers within the city limits of .15 per 1000 gallons of water usage, with the additional
three cents dedicated to the OPWA Capital Improvements Fund. This fund is used to construct
capital projects for the water and sewer utilities or to pay debt service on those projects. The
proposed new rate would change the base minimum fee for 1000 gallons of water from $7.50 to
$7.65. The volume charge per 1000 gallons of water would change from $3.20 to $3.35. In
1999, the City Council and OPWA Trustees established water rates to customers residing outside
the Owasso city limits at 20% more than the rate inside the city. The proposed new rate for rural
customers would change the base minimum fee for 1000 gallons of water from $9.00 to $9.18.
The volume charge per 1000 gallons of water would change from $3.84 to $4.02. OPWA
Resolution #2002-04, by reference made a part hereto, provides for the rate increase. Ms
Kimball moved, seconded by Mr Cochran, to approve OPWA Resolution #2002-04, providing
for an increase in water rates beginning with October 2002 usage as reflected by the November
2002 billing, and earmarking revenues.
AYE: Kimball, Cochran, Helm, Brogdon
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0.
ITEM 9: REPORT FROM OPWA MANAGER
No report.
ITEM 10: REPORT FROM OPWA ATTORNEY.
No report.
ITEM 11: NEW BUSINESS.
None.
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ITEM 12: ADJOURNMENT
Mr Helm moved, seconded by Ms Kimball to adjourn.
AYE: Helm, Kimball, Cochran, Brogdon
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0, and the meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
Marci Boutwell, Authority Secretary
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Randall C Brogdon, Chair