M I N U T E S

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

DALLAS COUNTY WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT #6

3620 Shepherd Lane, Balch Springs, TX

Tuesday, September 28, 1999

 
  1. CALL TO ORDER AND INVOCATION

Mr. Miller called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. Mr. Bradshaw led invocation. Present were:

Vice-President - Mr. Bruce Miller

Secretary - Mr. David Bradshaw

Treasurer - Mr. Si Irwin

Director - Ms. Karen Gray

General Manager - Mr. Dan Washington

Comptroller - Mr. John H. Caldwell, Jr.

Consultants

Attorney - Mr. Roger Beecham

Engineer - Mr. Rick Lunsford

Real EstateCons. - Mr. Gary Williamson

Inspector I - Ms. Gayle Schiegg
  1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
    1. September 14, 1999 – Regular Meeting

Mr. Bradshaw made a motion to amend Minutes for September 14, 1999. Item VIII. A. Items From The Board of Directors, 2. Discussion, Consideration and approval on Personnel Rules and Regulations Manual, Chapter VII, Paragraphs B1, B8 and B14, are to be added to Ms. Gray’s motion for revisions to be put in written form and be brought back to next meeting, which will take place Tuesday, October 12, 1999 to make changes or approve as written. Second by Mr. Miller. All in favor, none opposed.

  1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
    2.
  2. APPOINTMENTS
    1. Discussion, Consideration and Action on Agenda Request from Roberto Pulido to Tie Onto the Buford Jett Water Main for a Fire Hydrant on Dubby Lane

      2. Mr. Miller made a motion to install a fire hydrant on Dubby Lane and Lita Rd.,

      subject to the District obtaining an inter local agreement from the City of Balch

      Springs to construct the water line fire hydrant on public domain of the city and

      subject to Pulido Plating agreeing to bear all construction costs and to have

      project designed to the District’s specifications. After completed and constructed, Pulido Plating is to turn over title of the line to the District. During the course of Construction and maintenance, they will indemnify the Water District of all damages that may occur. Second by Mr. Irwin. All in favor, none opposed.

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    2. Discussion, Consideration and Action on Agenda Request from Judi Hill to

Waive $50 Deposit Fee for Irrigation

Ms. Gray made a motion to waive the $50 deposit fee for the irrigation meter and for item to be brought back to change for approval. Second by Mr. Miller. All in favor, none opposed.

V. A. CLOSED SESSION, In Compliance With Vernon’s Texas Civil Statutes (Open

Meetings Law) Title 5, Government Code, Sections 551.071, 551.072 and 551.074
    1. Pending or Contemplated Litigation
    1. Discussion and Consideration of Condemnation of Handlin Property
    2. Discussion and Consideration of Condemnation of Freeman Property
    3. Discussion and Consideration of Condemnation of Quon Property
    1. Real Estate
    2. Personnel Matters
    1. Discussion and Consideration on Upgrading Pay Scale for Michael

      2. Washington

    2. Discussion and Consideration on Upgrading Pay Scale for Wayne Taylor
    3. Discussion and Consideration on Personnel Rules & Regulations Manual, Chapter VII, Paragraphs B1, B8 and B14
    1. Consultation on Legal Matters with District’s Attorney
    1. OPEN SESSION – Action Taken, if any, on Closed Session
    1. Pending or Contemplated Litigation
    1. Discussion, Consideration and Action on Condemnation of Handlin Property
    2. Discussion, Consideration and Action on Condemnation of Freeman Property
    3. Discussion, Consideration and Action on Condemnation of Quon Property

2. Real Estate

    1. Personnel Matters
    1. Discussion, Consideration and Action on Upgrading Pay Scale for Sewer

      2. Crew Chief

    2. Discussion, Consideration and Action on Upgrading Pay Scale for Water

      3. Crew Chief

    3. Discussion, Consideration and Action on Personnel Rules & Regulations

Manual, Chapter VII, Paragraphs B1, B8 and B14
    1. Consultation on Legal Matters with District’s Attorney

No action taken on any of the above items.

  1. PUBLIC HEARING, CONSIDERATION OF ORDERS, RESOLUTIONS AND BIDS
    1. 1. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING
    1. 1999-2000 Operating and Capital Expenditure Budgets

 

 

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Mr. Bradshaw made a motion to close public hearing. Second by Mr. Irwin. All in favor, none opposed.

    1. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
    1. Discussion, Consideration and Approval of 1999-2000 Operating and Capital Expenditure Budgets

Mr. Irwin made a motion to approve 1999-2000 Operating and Capital Expenditure Budgets as written. Three in favor, Ms. Gray opposed. Budget Approved.

  1. STAFF REPORTS
    1. General Manager’s Report
    1. Discussion, Consideration and Approval to Pay Invoices From Passman & Jones

      2. Mr. Miller made a motion to pay invoices from Passman & Jones. Second by Mr.

      Bradshaw. All in favor, none opposed.

    2. Discussion, Consideration and Approval to Pay Invoices From Real Estate Consultants, Inc.

No action taken.

  1. 3. Discussion, Consideration and Approval to Pay Invoices From Terra-Mar, Inc.

    2. No action taken.

  2. 4. Discussion, Consideration and Approval to Pay Invoices From Lunsford &

Associates

Mr. Irwin made a motion to approve invoices from Lunsford & Associates. Second by

Mr. Miller. All in favor, none opposed.

    1. Engineer’s Project Status Report

      2. District’s Engineer discussed the schedule update dated September 22, 1999. Assuming they get Corbe of Engineer Permit approval prior to December 15, 1999, he anticipates advertising January 4, 2000 and taking bids February 1, 2000. Construction would begin April 2000. With the assumption easements can be obtained by December 15, 1999, the line would be in service April 2001.

      Shepherd Rd. project contractor is finishing up on his services. A few connections are being redone.

      On Timothy Lane, there will be more asphalt replacement on that street than originally set up on bid schedule.

      Contractor on Shepherd Rd. submitted a letter requesting additional work items.

       

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      District Engineer had verbal discussion with him, and wrote a follow up letter on items requested. District Engineer does not recommend that he is justified for additional payment. It is anticipated that Contractor will bring matters to the Board at Regular Meeting scheduled for October 26, 1999.

    2. Comptroller’s Report
    1. Discussion, Consideration and Action on Approving Auxiliary Power Units to Work Stations

Mr. Bradshaw made a motion to approve Auxiliary Power Units to work stations to a

maximum of $2,500. Second by Mr. Irwin. All in favor, none opposed.

  1. ITEMS FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
    1. Comments from Directors

Mr. Bradshaw requested for previously discussed revisions to Personnel Rules and Regulations Manual, Chapter VII, Paragraphs B1, B8 and B14, be put in written form and be brought back to next meeting, which will take place Tuesday, October 12, 1999.

  1. MEETING ADJOURNED

Mr. Bradshaw made a motion to adjourn. Second by Mr. Miller. All in favor,

none opposed. Meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.

 

 

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David Bradshaw, Secretary

Board of Directors