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February 12, 1990

Posted in: 1990, minutes by alice on January 24, 2012

Volume 22 Page 3, 4, 5

 

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

FRANKLIN COUNTY WATER DISTRICT

HELD: February 12, 1990

 

THE STATE OF TEXAS

FRANKLIN COUNTY WATER DISTRICT

COUNTY OF FRANKLIN

 

ON THIS the 12^th day of February 1991, the Board of Directors of the Franklin County Water District convened in REGULAR SESSION at their office located at 114 North Houston Street on the East side of the square in Mount Vernon, Texas, with the following members present:

 

KENNETH JAGGERS VICE PRESIDENT

EDSON REYNOLDS SECRETARY

BILLY M. JORDAN DIRECTOR

O. R. HENRY DIRECTOR

 

and with the following members absent: Elwyn Carr.

 

Also present were B. F. Hicks, Marshall Nelson, Mike Willis, Vic Hunter, Barbara Jennings, George Jachmiec, John Rainey, Cliff StClair, J. R. Alphin, Walt Sears, E. C. Withers, and Shirley Maples.

 

The Vice President called the meeting to order, declared a quorum present, and that the meeting was duly convened and ready to transact business.

 

NOTICE of this meeting was given, stating the time, place, and purpose, all as required by Vernon’s Ann. Civ. Statutes, Article 6252-17.

 

Invocation was given by Kenneth Jaggers.

 

MINUTES of January 8, 1990, were read and approved.

 

MOTION was made by O. R. Henry, and SECONDED by Edson Reynolds, to ratify action taken in paying bills since the last meeting.  The Vice-President put the question and, after full discussion and deliberation thereon, all members present voted “AYE”.  NONE voted “NO”.  A list of the bills is attached hereto and made a part hereof.

 

B. F. Hicks and Marshall Nelson presented a proposed revised plat of Northshore Phase IV and V.  The proposed plat would change subdivided areas to unsubdivided areas.  MOTION was made by Edson Reynolds, and SECONDED by O. R. Henry, to approve the plat as presented.  The Presiding Officer put the question and, after full discussion and deliberation thereon, all members present voted “AYE”.  NONE voted “NO”.

 

Mike Willis presented a request to get approval from the Board on the construction of a private club/ restaurant on the Jennings Properties.  MOTION was made by Edson Reynolds, and SECONDED by O. R. Henry, to table the request until the next Board meeting to allow the Board members time to research the idea and receive input from the County residents.  The President put the question and, after considerable discussion and deliberation thereon, all members present voted “AYE”.  NONE voted “NO”.

 

MOTION was made by Billy Jordan, and SECONDED by Edson Reynolds, to re-affirm the Franklin National Bank and the First National Bank as depositories for the District.  The Vice-President put the question and, after full discussion and deliberation thereon, all members present voted “AYE”.  NONE voted “NO”.

 

MOTION was made by Edson Reynolds, and SECONDED by Billy Jordan, to approve the execution of a one-year extension on the option to lease approximately 31 acres by the Rehoboth Baptist Association.  The Presiding Officer put the question and, after full discussion and deliberation thereon, all members present voted “AYE”.  NONE voted “NO”.  A copy of the extension will be attached hereto and made a part hereof.

 

MOTION was made by O. R. Henry, and SECONDED by Edson Reynolds, to re-affirm the Resolution regarding the Reinvestment Zone.  The President put the question and, after full discussion and deliberation thereon, all members present voted “AYE”.  NONE voted “NO”.  A copy of the Resolution is attached hereto and made a part hereof.

 

One bid was received on the purchase of a patrol boat.  Said bid from Sewell’s Marine was as follows:

 

Total price $15,046.73, less trade in of $6,100.00, for a net total of $8,946.73, plus documentary fees.  MOTION was made by Billy Jordan, and SECONDED by O. R. Henry, to purchase the boat from Sewell’s Marine.  The Vice-President put the question and, after full discussion and deliberation thereon, all members present voted “AYE”.  NONE voted “NO’.

 

The attorney reported to the Board concerning the State’s response to the Barker Creek siltation problem and the need to terminate four leases for non-payment of amount due.

 

MOTION was made by Billy Jordan, and SECONDED by Edson Reynolds, to terminate the lease agreement on the following lots:

King’s Country 16/57/4 Frank D. Williams

Tall Tree 30/10/2 Bertha Gholson

Tall Tree 5/12/2 Manuel Garza

King’s Country L21/2 F. L. Clair.

 

The President put the question and, after full discussion and deliberation thereon, all members present voted “AYE”.  NONE voted “NO”.  A copy of the affidavits of termination will be attached hereto and made a part hereof.

 

The Manager reported on the State’s requirement for the appointment of a records custodian; the upcoming AquaFest; Sandy Acres Boat Ramp; and a proposed amendment to the South Franklin Water Supply Water Contract.

 

MOTION was made by Edson Reynolds, and SECONDED by O. R. Henry, to appoint the Office Manager as the Records Custodian for the District.  The Presiding Officer put the question and, after full discussion and deliberation thereon, all members present voted “AYE”.  NONE voted “NO”.

 

MOTION was made by O. R. Henry, and SECONDED by Billy Jordan, to approve the AquaFest to be held at Guthrie Park.  The Vice- President put the question and, after full discussion and deliberation thereon, all members present voted “AYE”.  NONE voted “NO”.

 

MOTION was made by O. R. Henry, and SECONDED by Edson Reynolds, to approve an amendment to the South Franklin Water Supply Corporation’s Water Purchase Contract to make the take or pay consistent with the other water purchases contract.  The Vice President put the question and, after full discussion and deliberation thereon, all members present voted “AYE”.  NONE voted “NO”.  A copy of the amendment will be attached hereto and made a part hereof.

 

The Manager advised the Board that due to an oversight the District’s holiday calendar was omitted from the agenda but will be placed on the agenda in March.  Meanwhile, the office will be closed on February 19 in observance of President’s Day.

 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

 

MINUTES approved this the 12^th day of March 1990.

 

 

Kenneth Jaggers, Vice President

Edson Reynolds, Secretary

Billy M. Jordan, Director

O. R. Henry, Director