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, February 27, 2001, 7:00 P.M.

 

 

I.      CALL TO ORDER AND INVOCATION

 

   The President called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m.  Mr. Taylor led the invocation.

   Present were:

              

               President                   -           Mr. David Bradshaw                

               Vice President           -           Mr. V. Wayne “Red” Taylor     

               Secretary                   -           Mr. Gene Hayes                      

               Director                     -           Ms. Karen E. Gray

               General Manager       -           Mr. Don Hamon                       

               Comptroller                -           Mr. Lajon Hutton                     

               Consultants:

                        Attorney           -           Mr. Roger Beecham

            Engineer           -           Mr. Rick Lunsford

            Real Estate       -           Mr. Gary Williamson (Absent)

 

II.      APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A.     February 13, 2001 – Regular Meeting

 

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

 

B.     February 20, 2001 – Special Meeting

 

Mr. Taylor made a motion to approve as written. Second by Mr. Hayes.  Three in favor, Ms. Gray abstained.  

 

        III.  PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

   No Action.

 

         IV.   APPOINTMENTS

A.     Discussion, Consideration and Action on request presented by the Golden Anniversary Committee.

 

No Action

 

B.     Discussion, Consideration and Action regarding donation of property from Barbara F.

Marshall.

              

Ms. Marshall briefly stated her appreciation to the community and on behalf of her husband to donate two lots for the District’s use.  As a stipulation she asks that an old shed located at the intersection of Peachtree and Old Seagoville Rd be removed, as well as a reasonable tax evaluation on both properties.  She expressed her willingness to sign all necessary documents for this transaction, in return for legal papers excluding her from any liability.  Mr. Bradshaw made a motion to authorize the District attorney to accept the donation of property from Ms. Barbara Marshall.  Second by Mr. Taylor.  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

2.       Real Estate

a.       Discussion and Consideration on Contract of Sale for the right of way easement of

the Wilkins tract.

3.       Discuss Legal Matters with District’s Attorney.

4.       Personnel Matters

a.       Discussion and Consideration regarding creation of Purchasing Agent position.

 

               The Board proceeded into Closed Session at 7:43 p.m.

 

               The President called the Board back into Open Session at 8:58 p.m.

 

                B.   OPEN SESSION – Action Taken, if any, on Closed Session

1.       Pending or Contemplated Litigation

2.       Real Estate

a.       Discussion, Consideration and Action on Contract of Sale for the right of way easement of

The Wilkins tract.

              

                     Mr. Taylor made a motion to approve the Contract of Sale in the amount of $7,141.00.  Second by

                     Mr. Hayes.  All in favor, none opposed.

 

3.       Discuss Legal Matters with District Attorney

4.       Personnel Matters

a.   Discussion, Consideration and Action regarding creation of Purchasing Agent position.

 

                     Mr. Hayes made a motion to create the Purchasing Agent position.  Second by Mr. Taylor.

                     All in favor, none opposed.

 

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

                               

                No Action Taken

 

VII.     STAFF REPORTS

A.     General Manager’s Agenda

a.       Discussion, Consideration and Approval to pay invoices from Real Estate Consultants.

 

Mr. Hayes made a motion to pay invoices in the amount of $2,492.24.  Second by Mr. Taylor.  All in favor, none opposed.

 

b.       Discussion, Consideration and Approval to pay invoices from Passman & Jones.

 

Mr. Hayes made a motion to pay invoices from Passman & Jones in the amount of $15,950.40.  Second by Mr. Taylor.  All in favor, none opposed.

 

c.       Discussion, Consideration and Approval of rebate to Casas Modernas, LLC.

 

Mr. Hayes made a motion to rebate Casas Modernas, LLC in the amount $4,400.00.  Second by Mr. Taylor.  All in favor, none opposed.

 

d.       Discussion, Consideration and Approval to pay invoices from Lunsford & Assoc., LC.

 

                     Mr. Hayes made a motion to pay invoices from Lunsford & Associates in the amount of $15,543.55.  Second by Mr. Taylor.  All in favor, none opposed.

 

B.     Comptroller’s Report

         

               No Action Taken

 

C.     Consulting Engineer’s Report

 

The Contractor is slowly progressing work on the Hickory Creek Segments II-III; East Trunk Line Project. In reference to the Slipline project, the Wallace Group has provided a draft of all necessary easements.  Zeiss Construction anticipates contract documents and bond papers all ready by Friday of next week, for work on the recently awarded Water Line projects.

 

     VIII.  ITEMS FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

A.     Discussion, Consideration and Appointment of Board Member vacancy position.

                   

    The Board had a lengthy discussion on voting procedures.

Mr. Bradshaw opened the floor for nominations.

Mr. Hayes nominated Mr. Charles Stevens, who received one (1) vote.

Mr. Taylor nominated Mr. Rodney Lara, who received three (3) votes from Mr. Bradshaw, Ms. Gray, Mr. Taylor.

Mr. Bradshaw closes the floor for nominations.

By majority vote, Mr. Lara is appointed a Board member of DCWCID#6

 

IX.   MEETING ADJOURNED

 

             Mr. Hayes made a motion to adjourn.  Second by Mr. Hayes.  All in favor, none opposed.

             Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

                        ______________________________

            Gene Hayes, Secretary

            Board of Directors