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, March 28, 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

- Mr. Richard Wallace III

Engineer - Mr. Rick Lunsford

Real Estate Cons. - Mr. Gary Williamson
  1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
    1. March 14, 2000 – Regular Meeting
    2. March 23, 2000 – Special Meeting

Mr. Bradshaw made a motion to approve as written. Second by Mr. Irwin. All in favor,

none opposed.
  1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
    2.
  2. APPOINTMENTS
    1. Discussion, Consideration and Action on Agenda Request from Kaufman & Broad for a Proposal of an Interlocal Agreement between City of Mesquite and Dallas County W.C.I.D. No. 6 to Provide Sanitary Sewer Services to the Hunters Ridge Community

      2. Mr. Bradshaw made a motion to approve proposal. Second by Mr. Miller. All in favor, none opposed.

    2. Discussion, Consideration and Action on Agenda Request from Richard Boyd for the District Board Members to be Participants in a Joint District No. 6 - City of Balch Springs Committee for the Discussion of Topics of Mutual Interest

      3. Mr. Bradshaw made a motion to nominate Ms. Gray and Mr. Irwin. Second by Mr. Miller. All in favor, none opposed.

       

       

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

      4. Mr. Bradshaw made a motion for Mr. Boyd to develop a proposal to consolidate water and garbage billing activities and to present at next Regular Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 11, 2000. Second by Mr. Irwin. All in favor none opposed.

      Meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. due to severe weather. Meeting was reconvened Wednesday, March 29, 2000 at 7:00 p.m.

    4. Discussion, Consideration and Action on Agenda Request from Johnny Guzman 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.

Mr. Bradshaw made a motion to table item to next Regular Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 11, 2000. 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 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

2. Real Estate

    1. Personnel Matters
    1. Discussion and Consideration on Promoting Willie Brown to Water Crew

Chief to Replace Wayne "Red" Taylor
    1. Consultation on Legal Matters with District’s Attorney

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The Board proceeded into Closed Session at 7:55 p.m.

The Vice President called the Board back into Open Session at 9:05 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
    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
    1. Real Estate
  1. 3. Personnel Matters
  2. a. Discussion, Consideration and Action on Promoting Utility Maintenance
  3. Worker to Water Crew Chief to Replace Current Water Crew Chief

4. 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
    2.
  2. STAFF REPORTS
    1. General Manager’s Report
    1. Discussion, Consideration and Approval of Final Pay Estimate for Pavecon Utilities, Inc.

      2. No action taken.

    2. Discussion, Consideration and Approval to Pay Invoices from Lunsford Associates

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      Mr. Irwin made a motion to approve invoices from Lunsford Associates in the amount

      of $17,328.98. Second by Ms. Gray. All in favor, none opposed.

    3. Discussion, Consideration and Approval of Engineering Services from Lunsford Associates for Impact Fee Study

      4. Mr. Irwin made a motion to approve Engineering Services from Lunsford Associates in

      the amount of $37,000 to $40,000. Second by Mr. Miller. All in favor, none opposed.

    4. Discussion, Consideration and Approval of TV Camera Van

      5. Mr. Miller made a motion to table item to next Regular Meeting scheduled for

      Tuesday, April 11, 2000. Second by Mr. Irwin. All in favor, none opposed.

    5. Discussion, Consideration and Action Concerning the Interviewing and Employment of a General Manager for the District

No action taken on this item.

    1. Engineer’s Project Status Report
    2. Comptroller’s Report
  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 9:30 p.m.

 

 

 

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David Bradshaw, Secretary

Board of Directors