M I N U T E S
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Tuesday,
October 23, 2001, 7:00 P.M.
The President called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
Mr. Bradshaw led the invocation.
Present
were:
President - Mr. David Bradshaw
Vice President - Mr. Wayne “Red” Taylor
Secretary - Mr. Gene Hayes
Director - Ms. Karen E. Gray
Treasurer - Mr. Rodney Lara
General Manager - Mr. Don Hamon
Administrative Asst. - Ms. Annette Moody
Superintendent Mr.
Dave Ramon
Comptroller - Mr. Lajon Hutton
Consultants:
Attorney - Mr. Richard Wallace
Engineer Mr.
Rick Lunsford
Mr.
Bart Hubbard
A.
October 9, 2001 – Regular Meeting.
Mr. Taylor made a motion to approve October 9, 2001
Regular Meeting minutes as written.
Second by Mr. Lara. All in favor,
none opposed.
No Action
III.
APPOINTMENTS
Brenda Haas, Mayor, City of Balch Springs. Discussion concerning the land on Shepherd
Lane.
Councilman Gary Jones, Mayor Pro-Tem and Sylvia
Rodriguez, Leisure Services Director, City of Balch Springs came before the
Board to discuss the District owned land located on Shepherd Lane adjacent to
the Library. The City of Balch Springs is requesting to purchase the land or
exchange it for land owned by The City.
Plans for the new Library complex requiring this land were presented to
the Board. Board directed the General
Manager to negotiate with The City of Balch Springs and bring this item back
before the Board. Staff suggested having
the land evaluated, Board agreed.
1. Pending or Contemplated
Litigation
2. Real Estate
a. Discussion, Consideration
and Approval of Resolution # 01-10-01 for condemnation of Parcel 1 – Vines,
FC-One.
b. Discussion, Consideration
and Approval of Resolution # 01-10-02 for condemnation of Parcel 6 – Kyser,
FC-One.
c. Discussion, Consideration
and Approval of Resolution # 01-10-03 for condemnation of Parcel 8 – Verhalen,
FC – One Project.
d. Discussion, Consideration
and Approval of Resolution # 01-10-04 for condemnation of Parcel 10, 11 and 12
– Boote, FC-One.
3. Discuss Legal Matters with
District’s Attorney.
4. Personnel Matters
The Board proceeded into Closed Session at 7:17 p.m.
The President
called the Board back into Open Session at 7:43 p.m.
1. Pending or Contemplated
Litigation
No Action.
2. Real Estate
a. Discussion, Consideration
and Approval of Resolution # 01-10-01 for condemnation of Parcel 1 – Vines,
FC-One.
Mr. Taylor made a motion to
approve Resolution # 01-10-01 for condemnation of Parcel 1 – Vines FC-One. Second by Mr. Hayes. All in favor, none opposed
b. Discussion, Consideration
and Approval of Resolution # 01-10-02 for condemnation of Parcel 6 – Kyser,
FC-One.
Mr. Taylor made a motion to
approve Resolution # 01-10-02 for condemnation of Parcel 6 – Kyser FC-One. Second by Mr. Lara. All in favor, none opposed
c. Discussion, Consideration
and Approval of Resolution # 01-10-03 for condemnation of Parcel 8 – Verhalen,
FC – One Project.
Mr. Lara made a motion to
approve Resolution # 01-10-03 for condemnation of Parcel 8 – Verhalen,
FC-One. Second by Mr. Hayes. All in favor, none opposed
d. Discussion, Consideration
and Approval of Resolution # 01-10-04 for condemnation of Parcel 10, 11 and 12
– Boote, FC-One.
Mr. Taylor made a motion to
approve Resolution # 01-10-04 for condemnation of Parcel 10, 11 and 12 – Boote
FC-One with the approval that the final settlement amount is $1,332.00. Second by Mr. Hayes. All in favor, none opposed
3. Discuss Legal Matters with
District’s Attorney.
No Action
4. Personnel Matters
No Action
5. Discussion, Consideration and Approval of
Annexation Order # 01-10-01.
Mr. Taylor made a motion to
approve Annexation Order # 01-10-01 and set the hearing date for November 27,
2001, 7:00 p.m. at the Dallas County WCID # 6 Administration Building. Second by Mr. Hayes. All in favor, none opposed.
6. Discussion, Consideration and Approval of
Resolution No. 01-10-05.
Mr. Taylor made a motion to
table this item until the next regular scheduled meeting. Second by Mr. Hayes. All in favor, none opposed.
7. Discussion, Consideration and Approval to
amend FY 2001/2002 Special Projects Budget.
Mr. Taylor made a motion to
amend FY 2001/2002 Special Projects Budget.
Second by Mr. Hayes. All in
favor, none opposed.
8. Discussion, Consideration
and Approval to advertise for bids for a one ton pick up.
Mr. Taylor made a motion to
advertise for bids for a one ton pick up.
Second by Mr. Hayes. All in
favor, none opposed.
VI. STAFF REPORTS
A.
General Manager’s Agenda
1. Discussion, Consideration
and Approval to pay invoice from Passman & Jones.
Mr. Hayes made a motion to
approve payment of invoice from Passman & Jones in the amount of
$22,330.70. Second by Mr. Taylor. All in favor, none opposed.
Mr. Bradshaw made a motion
to move item number 3 before item number 2 under staff reports. Second by Mr. Taylor. All in favor, none opposed.
2. Discussion, Consideration
and Approval of Change Order #7 for C-Con Construction.
Mr. Hayes made a motion to
approve Change Order # 7 in payment of monies only in the amount of $34,655.00.
Excluding the approval of the 30-day time extension, this item to be brought
back at a later date. Second by Mr.
Taylor. All in favor, none opposed.
3. Discussion, Consideration
and Approval of Pay Request #11 for C-Con Construction.
Mr. Taylor made a motion to
approve Pay Request # 11 in the amount of $94,072.72 for C-Con
Construction. Second by Mr. Hayes. All in favor, none opposed.
4. Discussion,
Consideration and Approval to pay invoices from ROWAC.
Mr. Taylor made a motion to
approve payment of invoices from ROWAC in the amount of $19,802.69. Second by Mr. Hayes. All in favor, none opposed.
5. Discussion, Consideration and Approval to
pay invoice from Lunsford & Associates.
Mr. Taylor made a motion to
approve payment of invoice from Lunsford & Associates in the amount of
$2,276.61. Second by Mr. Lara. All in favor, none opposed.
6. Discussion, Consideration
and Approval of Schedule for workshops.
Mr. Taylor made a motion to
approve Schedule of workshops. Second by
Mr. Lara. All in favor, none opposed.
7. Discussion, Consideration
and Approval for General Manager to solicit prices and purchase lap top
computers for The Board of Directors.
Mr. Taylor made to approve
General Managers request to solicit prices and purchase lap top computers for
The Board of Directors, not to exceed the budgeted amount. Second by Mr. Hayes. All in favor, none opposed.
B.
Comptroller’s Report
Mr. Hutton advised the Board
that the auditors would finalize the audit this week.
Lunsford & Associates furnished the Board with a
written report of progress.
1. Discussion, Consideration
and Approval of contract for Engineering Services with Nathan D. Maier.
Mr. Hayes made a motion to
approve contract for Engineering Services with Nathan D. Maier. Second by Mr. Taylor. Four in favor, one opposed.
VII. ITEMS FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mr. Hayes requested that the Pledge Allegiance of
the flag be added to the agenda for the Board of Directors.
Staff and The Board had a brief discussion
concerning the security at meetings and security in general for the
District. There will be a policeman
present at the regular meetings in the future.
Ms Gray inquired of procedure of water and sewer tap
installation being done on weekends. Mr.
Ramon advised that due to traffic and school zone during weekdays, weekend
installation would be in the best interest for the community.
VII. MEETING ADJOURNED
Mr. Hayes made a motion to adjourn.
Meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
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Gene Hayes, Secretary
Board of Directors