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, June 27, 2000, 7:00 P.M.
  1. CALL TO ORDER AND INVOCATION

Mr. Bradshaw called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Bradshaw led the invocation. Present were:

President - Mr. David Bradshaw

Vice-President - Mr. Wayne "Red" Taylor

Secretary - Mr. Gene Hayes

Treasurer - Mr. Si Irwin

Director - Ms. Karen E. Gray

General Manager - Mr. Don Hamon

Superintendant - Mr. Dan Washington

Comptroller - Mr. LaJon Hutton

Admin. Asst. - Mr. Esaul Hernandez

Consultants:

Attorney - Mr. Roger Beecham

Engineer - Mr. Rick Lunsford

Real Estate Cons. - Mr. Gary Williamson
  1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
    1. June 13, 2000 – Regular Meeting

Mr. Si Irwin made a motion to approve as written. Second by Mr. Hayes. All in favor, none opposed.

  1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
    2.

    No Action Taken

  2. APPOINTMENTS
    1. Discussion, Consideration and Action on Richard Boyd’s Agenda Request to Enter Into An Inter-Local Agreement With The Cities of Balch Springs and Mesquite To provide Fire Protection To a Development on Dobbins Ave.
      2.

      Mr. Taylor made a motion to enter into and Inter-Local Agreement with the Cities of Balch Springs and Mesquite to provide Fire Protection To a Development on Dobbins Ave. Staff recommends approval, concluding that this agreement would be beneficial for the District. Second by Mr. Gene Hayes. All in favor, none opposed.

    2. Discussion, Consideration and Action to appoint Wallace Group to perform field survey services for water line improvements along Carolyn Jean St.

Mr. Taylor made a motion to table the item so that General Manager, Mr. Don Hamon, and Staff would have more time to better research an agreement with the Church, outlining both parities individual responsibilities, and under what terms and provisions, the Project as a whole will consist of. Second by Ms. Gray. All in favor, none opposed.

C. Discussion, Consideration and Action to direct District Consultant, Lunsford and Assoc., to Prepare plans for 12" water main improvements along Carloyn Jean St.

Mr. Taylor made a motion to table this item, noting that this item went hand in hand with the previously discussed topic, concluding that Staff needed more time to better communicate and clarify any pending issues with the Church. Second by Mr. Irwin. 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, Consideration and Approval on Contract of Sale of Curry Property

2. Personnel Matters

    1. Consultation on Legal Matters with District’s Attorney

The Board proceeded into Closed Session at 7:34 p.m.

The President called the Board back into Open Session at 8:07 p.m.

    1. OPEN SESSION – Action Taken, if any, on Closed Session
    1. Pending or Contemplated Litigation
    1. Discussion, Consideration and Action on Contract of Sale of Curry Property

Mr. Wayne Taylor made a motion to accept the Contract of Sale of Curry Property, for the amount of $7500.00. Second by Mr. Si Irwin. All in favor, none opposed.
  1. 2. Personnel Matters

No Action Taken

3. Consultation on Legal Matters with District’s Attorney

No Action Taken

  1. PUBLIC HEARING, CONSIDERATION OF ORDERS, RESOLUTIONS AND BIDS

    2. No Action Taken

  2. STAFF REPORTS
    1. General Manager’s Report
    1. Discussion, Consideration and Approval to Pay Invoices From Lunsford & Assoc.

      2. Mr. Taylor made a motion to pay invoices from Lunsford & Associates, total cost being, $7344.25, noting that the invoices were previously reviewed to make sure that there were no duplications or repetitions. Second by Mr. Hayes. All in favor, none opposed.

    2. Report on Personnel

      3. Mr. Don Hamon briefly introduced, Mr. LaJon Hutton, our new Comptroller, and Esaul Hernandez, our administrative assistant.

    3. Report on Internet Findings

      4. Mr. Don Hamon discussed his research into this item, the cost of several providers, and his views as to what he thought the website should consist of, as well as the advantages, and commodities it could provide to the District, and to it’s customers.

    4. Budget Report for Third Quarter

Mr. Don Hamon discussed the budget report, and the total expenditures of every department, concluding that some departments in the district are spending more, than what the District is receiving in revenue. Therefore, immediate and necessary actions will be taken, to resolve and try to maintain the originally set budget for each one of them. No Budget EAN has been exceeded and all expenditures are within budget. Though the lack of revenues is what’s causing the cash flow problem.

    1. Comptroller’s Report

      2. Mr. Caldwell briefly announced his appreciation to have worked for the District, and his recommendation in regards to Mr. LaJon Hutton, our new Comptroller.

    2. Consulting Engineer’s Report

The District’s different projects were briefly discussed, their completion dates, and their advancement status. Engineer’s written report is attached.*

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

The Board Members discussed their approximated joint meeting at the City of Balch Springs in which they would further inquire the solid waste issue.

  1. MEETING ADJOURNED

Mr. Gene Hayes made a motion to adjourn. Second by Mr. Si Irwin. All in favor, none opposed. Meeting adjourned at 8:41 p.m.

 

 

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Gene Hayes, Secretary

Board of Directors