HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026.08.18_OPWA MinutesOWASSO PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY (OPWA)
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING - TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2026
The Owasso Public Works Authority (OPWA) met in regular session on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, in the
Council Chambers at Old Central, 109 North Birch, Owasso, Oklahoma per the amended Notice of Public
Meeting filed Thursday, April 9, 2026; and the Agenda filed in the office of the City Clerk and posted at City
Hall, 200 South Main Street, at 4:30 pm on Thursday, August 13, 2026.
1. Call to Order -Chair Dr. Paul Loving called the meeting to order at 6:15 pm.
2. Roll Call - A quorum was declared present.
Present Absent
Chair- Dr. Paul Loving Trustee - Jamie Dunn
Vice Chair- Dr. Chad Balthrop
Trustee - Alvin Fruga
Trustee - Cody Walter
Staff: Authority Manager - Chris Garrett / Authority Attorney - Julie Lombardi
3. Consideration and appropriate action relating to the Consent Agenda.
A. Approve minutes - August 4, 2026, and August 11, 2026, Regular Meetings
B. Approve claims
C. Accept the completed construction of the 117th Sanitary Sewer Force Main and
Replacement Project and authorize final payment to Ira M. Green Construction Company
of Claremore, Oklahoma, in the amount of $37,329.95
D. Declare the 2012 Crane Carrier Refuse Collection Vehicle (VIN#ICYCCK4869T049441) as
surplus to the needs of the Authority and authorize disposal of the vehicle
Mr. Walter moved, seconded by Mr. Fruga, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, with claims
totaling $785,340.00.
YEA: Balthrop, Fruga, Walter, Loving
NAY: None
Motion carried: 4-0
4. Consideration and appropriate action relating to items removed from the Consent Agenda - None
5. Consideration and appropriate action relating to the purchase of a refuse collection vehicle
Steven Eaton presented the item, recommending approval to purchase a 2026 Autocar AC6X4 /Heil
28-yard DPF Python Diesel automated refuse collection vehicle in the amount of $407,515.00 from River
City Hydraulics, Inc. of Sherwood, Arkansas, and authorization to execute the necessary documents.
There were no comments from the audience. After discussion, Mr. Balthrop moved, seconded by Mr.
Fruga, to approve the purchase and authorize execution of documents, as recommended.
YEA: Balthrop, Fruga, Walter, Loving
NAY: None
Motion carried: 4-0
6. Report from OPWA Manager -None
7. Report from OPWA Attorney - None
8. Official Notices - The Chair acknowledged receipt of the following:
• Payroll Payment Report- pay period ending date August 8, 2026
9. New Business - None
10. Adjournment
Mr. Frugal moved, seconded by Mr. Walter, to adjourn the meeting.
YEA: Balthrop, Frugal, Walter, Loving
NAY: None
Motion carried: 4-0 and the meeting adjourned at 6:18 pm.
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