M I N U T E S

WORKSHOP MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

DALLAS COUNTY WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT #6

3620 Shepherd Lane, Balch Springs, TX

Tuesday, April 25, 2000
  1. CALL TO ORDER AND INVOCATION

Mr. Miller called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. Mr. Bradshaw led the 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 Estate Cons. - Mr. Gary Williamson
  1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
    1. April 11, 2000 – Regular Meeting
    2. April 15, 2000 – Special Meeting
    3. April 20, 2000 – Special Meeting

Mr. Irwin made a motion to approve all of the above items. Second by Mr. Miller. All in favor, none opposed.
  1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
    2.
  2. APPOINTMENTS
    1. Discussion, Consideration and Action on Agenda Request from Iris Ibarra for the District to Install an 8" Water Line to Service 11920 Interstate Hwy. 20, and for the District to Participate and Upgrade the Residential Water Services to Residents on Carolyn Jean Dr.

      2. Mr. Bradshaw made a motion to table item to next Regular Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 9, 2000. Second by Mr. Irwin. All in favor, none opposed.

    2. Discussion, Consideration and Action on Agenda Request from Richard Boyd for the District to Consolidate Water and Garbage Billing Activities

      3. No action taken.

    3. Discussion, Consideration and Action on Agenda Request from R J Cranshaw for a Water Line on Martin Street

No action taken.

April 25, 2000

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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 Right of Way Easement

      2. From Roy True, Trustee

    2. Discussion and Consideration of Condemnation of Right of Way Easement

      3. From John William Stidham

    3. Discussion and Consideration of Condemnation of Right of Way Easement

      4. From Steven B. Vincent

    4. Discussion and Consideration of Condemnation of Right of Way Easement

      5. From Dale E. Fillingim

    5. Discussion and Consideration of Condemnation of Right of Way Easement

      6. From Leslie D. Major

    6. Discussion and Consideration of Condemnation of Right of Way Easement

      7. From Ricky L. Hudson

    7. Discussion and Consideration of Condemnation of Right of Way Easement

      8. From Richard Eckstein

    8. Discussion and Consideration of Condemnation of Right of Way Easement

      9. From Robert L. Owens

    9. Discussion and Consideration of Condemnation of Right of Way Easement

      10. From Norman Bruce Guilloud

    10. Discussion and Consideration of Condemnation of Right of Way Easement

      11. From Curtis Ray Lewis

    11. Discussion and Consideration of Condemnation of Right of Way Easement

From Helen Curry, et al
    1. Real Estate
    1. Discussion and Consideration of an Interlocal Agreement between the

District, Interstate 635, I-20 and Joint Venture to Acquire Right of Way and Provide Water/or Sewer Services
    1. Personnel Matters
    1. Discussion, Consideration and Negotiation of Brent Erickson’s

      2. Employment as General Manager, Including an Employment Contract

    2. Discussion and Consideration on Dan Washington Stepping Down as General Manager and Assume Position as Superintendent
    1. Consultation on Legal Matters with District’s Attorney

The Board proceeded into Closed Session at 8:03 p.m.

The Vice President called the Board back into Open Session at 10:15 p.m.

    1. OPEN SESSION – Action Taken, if any, on Closed Session
    1. Pending or Contemplated Litigation
    1. Discussion, Consideration and Action of Condemnation of Right of Way Easement From Roy True, Trustee
    2. Discussion, Consideration and Action of Condemnation of Right of Way Easement From John William Stidham

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    3. Discussion, Consideration and Action of Condemnation of Right of Way Easement From Steven B. Vincent
    4. Discussion, Consideration and Action of Condemnation of Right of Way Easement From Dale E. Fillingim
    5. Discussion, Consideration and Action of Condemnation of Right of Way Easement From Leslie D. Major
    6. Discussion, Consideration and Action of Condemnation of Right of Way Easement From Ricky L. Hudson
    7. Discussion, Consideration and Action of Condemnation of Right of Way Easement From Richard Eckstein
    8. Discussion, Consideration and Action of Condemnation of Right of Way Easement From Robert L. Owens
    9. Discussion, Consideration and Action of Condemnation of Right of Way Easement From Norman Bruce Guilloud
    10. Discussion, Consideration and Action of Condemnation of Right of Way Easement From Curtis Ray Lewis
    11. Discussion, Consideration and Action of Condemnation of Right of Way Easement From Helen Curry, et al

No action taken on any of the above items.

    1. Real Estate
    1. Discussion and Consideration of an Interlocal Agreement between the

District, Interstate 635, I-20 and Joint Venture to Acquire Right of Way and Provide Water/or Sewer Services

No action taken on this item.

  1. 3. Personnel Matters
    1. Discussion, Consideration and Action on Hiring Brent Erickson

      2. as General Manager and Approving Employment Contract

      No action taken on this item.

    2. Discussion, Consideration and Action on Dan Washington Stepping Down as General Manager and Assume Position as Superintendent

No action taken on this item.

4. Consultation on Legal Matters with District’s Attorney

  1. PUBLIC HEARING, CONSIDERATION OF ORDERS, RESOLUTIONS AND BIDS
    2.
  2. STAFF REPORTS
    1. General Manager’s Report
    1. Discussion, Consideration and Approval to Pay Invoices from Lunsford Associates

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      Mr. Miller made a motion to approve invoices in the amount of $10,675.30. Second by

      Mr. Irwin. All in favor, none opposed.

    2. Discussion, Consideration and Approval of Final Pay Estimate for Pavecon Utilities, Inc.

      3. Mr. Miller made a motion to approve final pay estimate in the amount of $36,842.16.

      Second by Mr. Irwin. All in favor, none opposed.

    3. Discussion, Consideration and Action on Changing Job Specifications for Assistant Comptroller

      4. No action taken on this item.

    4. Discussion, Consideration and Action on Ice Maker for Service Center

No action taken on this item.

    1. Engineer’s Project Status Report
    2. Comptroller’s Report

Mr. John Caldwell reported that his retirement date changed from August 31, 2000 to

June 30, 2000.

  1. ITEMS FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
    1. Comments from Directors
    1. Discussion and Consideration on Items from the Board of Directors
  1. MEETING ADJOURNED

Mr. Bradshaw made a motion to adjourn. Second by Mr. Irwin. All in favor, none

opposed. Meeting adjourned at 10:43 p.m.

 

 

 

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