I. CALL TO ORDER AND INVOCATION

The Vice President called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.

Present were:

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

Secretary - Mr. Gene Hayes

Director - Ms. Karen E. Gray

Treasurer Mr. Rodney Lara

General Manager - Mr. Don Hamon

Admin. Assist Ms. Annette Moody

Comptroller - Mr. Lajon Hutton

Consultants:

Attorney - Mr. Roger Beecham

Mr. Taylor led the invocation.

II. DISCUSSION, CONSIDERATION AND APPOINTMENT WITH RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITION CONSULTANTS AS DISTRICTS CONSULTANTS.

The General Manager introduced Mr. Jim Cullar and Mr. Jay Cullar to the Board. Mr. Jay Cullar represented the company. What they propose to do is handle every aspect of the right of way acquisition process for The District. This will include meeting with property owners, ordering appraisals as needed, making recommendations in the event appraisal are not needed, all negotiation with property owner, preparing all of the instruments needed, and coordinating with The District’s attorney in the event condemnation becomes necessary. Their company has extensive experience with water and sewer projects.

Mr. Hayes made a motion to appoint Right of Way Acquisition as the Districts consultants. Second by Mr. Lara. All in favor. None opposed.

Mr. Hayes made a motion to allow The General Manager to sign the agreement with Right of Way Consultants. Second by Mr. Lara. All in favor. None opposed.

III. MEETING ADJOURNED

Mr. Hayes made a motion to adjourn.

Meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m.

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Gene Hayes, Secretary

Board of Directors