HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002.02.19_OPWA MinutesOWASSO PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, February 19, 2002
The Owasso Public Works Authority met in regular session on Tuesday, February 19, 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, February 15, 2002.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Barnhouse called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
ITEM 2: FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was held during the City Council meeting preceding this meeting.
ITEM 3: ROLL CALL
PRESENT ABSENT
Mary Lou Barnhouse, Chair
Randy Brogdon, Vice Chair
Will Williams, Trustee
Rebecca Armstrong, Trustee
Michael Helm, Trustee
STAFF
Rodney J Ray, City Manager
Ronald D Cates, Authority Attorney
Marcia Boutwell, Authority Secretary
A quorum was declared present.
ITEM 4: REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA.
A. Approval of the Minutes of February 5, 2002 Regular Meeting.
B. Approval of Claims.
The consent agenda included minutes of the February 5, 2002 regular meeting, by reference
made a part hereto. Item B on the consent agenda included the following claims: (1) Owasso
Public Works Authority $183,436.87; (2) OPWA Capital Improvements Fund $46,199.32;
(3) OPWA Sewer Line Extension Fund $23,000.00; (4) Payroll $37,432.57. Mr Williams
moved, seconded by Ms Armstrong to approve the consent agenda
AYE: Williams, Armstrong, Helm, Brogdon, Barnhouse
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
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ITEM 5: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO OPWA
RESOLUTION #2002-01, PROVIDING FOR A TWENTY PERCENT REDUCED
UTILITY RATE FOR WATER, WASTEWATER AND REFUSE FOR CERTAIN
PERSONS WHO MEET SPECIFIC CRITERIA.
Mr McElrath presented the item. In 1980 the OPWA approved a resolution reducing utility rates
for Owasso's water and sewer customers who met specific income criteria. The intent of the
program was to assist those who were financially challenged in meeting basic requirements and
necessities for a healthy home enviromnent. In 1992 a resolution provided for continuation of
the program, and reduced the amount of the discount from 25% to 20%. Since that time, income
guidelines as provided by the Department of Human Services have risen approximately 20%, and
it is necessary to adjust the OPWA guidelines to correspond with current income guidelines. The
proposed resolution ties the OPWA's income guidelines to the annual update of federal
guidelines. Mr Helm moved, seconded by Mr Williams, to approve OPWA Resolution #2002-
01, providing for a 20% reduced utility rate for water, wastewater and refuse for persons who
meet specific criteria, and specifying aimually updated income eligibility guidelines, in
accordance with the issuance of updated federal guidelines in October of each year.
AYE: Helm, Williams, Armstrong, Brogdon, Barnhouse
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 6: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO CHANGE
ORDER #3, A CHANGE ORDER TO A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE OWASSO
PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY AND SAPULPA DIGGING INC FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE ATOR RELIEF LINE AND AUTHORIZATION FOR
RELEASE OF RETAINAGE.
Mr Carr said that the Ator Relief Line eliminated the Ator Lift Station by installation of 18-inch
gravity sewer line. This project was constructed to comply with the Oklahoma Department of
Environmental Quality consent order to eliminate sanitary sewer bypasses in the northcentral
section of the city. Sapulpa Digging Inc was awarded the construction contract in January 2001
in the amount of $818,270.00, which includes a $25,000.00 project allowance for additional
work items encountered during construction. Substantial completion was achieved on November
14, 2001 when the gravity line became operational. Two previous change orders have been
approved totaling $23,513.53. The requested change order #3 totals $4,537.27. Staff also
requested release of retainage to the contractor in the amount of $40,240.65. $4500 of the total
contract amount will be held until the sod can be installed at the #2 tee box on the golf course.
All other work items have been completed. Ms Armstrong moved, seconded by Mr Helm, to
approve Change Order #3 to a contract with Sapulpa Digging Inc in the amount of $4,537,27,
resulting in a revised total contract of $821,306.38; and release of retainage in the amount of
$40,240.65, and authorization for payment of the retainage.
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AYE: Armstrong, Helm, Williams, Brogdon, Barnhouse
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 7: REPORT FROM OPWA MANAGER
No report.
ITEM 8: REPORT FROM OPWA ATTORNEY.
No report.
ITEM 9: NEW BUSINE
None.
ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT
Mr Helm moved, seconded by Ms Annstrong to adjourn.
AYE: Helm, Armstrong, Williams, Brogdon, Barnhouse
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:16 p.m.
Marci Boutwell, Authority Secretary
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Mary Vou Barihouse, Chair