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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 19,2010 Regular SessionTCMUD No. 1 Regular Session Minutes – January 19, 2010 2 REGULAR SESSION Call to Order and Announce a Quorum. President Henry announced a quorum and called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 1. Discuss and take appropriate action concerning a Joint Agreement Delinquent Tax Collection Services between Bob West, Attorney for MUD 1 and Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott, LLP. 2010-22-M1 Attorney West advised that due to the consolidation agreement, the Board now has two tax attorneys, himself and David Crawford, of Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott, LLP. West stated that in the Tax Collection Agreement with Denton County, it states that they need to be notified of the Tax Collection Attorney. West advised that he and Mr. Crawford have agreed to have Mr. Crawford take the lead on Delinquent Tax Collection Services with Attorney West still attending the bi-monthly meetings and updating the Board regarding the status of tax collections. Attorney Crawford stated he has represented MUD 2 for the past 15 years. Crawford stated that they work hard, and ethically, and while still trying to bring in as much revenue as possible for the MUD District. Director Henry moved to approve the Joint Agreement for Delinquent Tax Collection presented. Director Thomas seconded the motion. Floor opened for discussion. Director Budarf advised that MUD 2 has never received any complaints concerning Perdue. Director Thomas stated that MUD 2 had always taken pride in their excellent tax collection record. Motion carried unanimously (9-0). 2. Discuss and take appropriate action concerning Ethics Complaint 2009-1210, filed by Steven Kohs, Karen Passiak, Ryan Chitwood, Barbara Glaser, and Rhonda Chitwood. 09-153-M1 a. Gary Cantrell b. Jim Budarf c. Jim Thomas d. Kevin Carr Mayor White advised that there was a quorum of Town Council Attorney West stated that at our last meeting, the Board voted, as appropriate under the policy adopted September 2009, to put this ethics complaint on the agenda for tonight, with the Board finding it a public interest and that the questions being raised were serious enough that they needed to be answered. West stated that pursuant to the request, he came up with a procedure for tonight’s meeting. West advised the board to follow his procedure. Upon West’s review and interpretation of the Ethics Policy adopted in September 2009, the hearing would follow Roberts’ Rules of Order and be conducted similar to a Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting and/or Council meetings, with the Complainants going first and then the Respondents would present their testimony, witnesses and evidence. At the end of that, the Complainants would then have an opportunity to respond and ask further questions. Since there are four Directors, Mr. West advised to take each Respondent separately, with a motion made on each individual director. This is important to maintain a quorum. Overall the policy will be Roberts’ Rules of Order, and to have a fair hearing conducted in an orderly fashion. President Henry stated that he is not a judge; however, he will maintain order throughout the meeting. Attorney West advised that all speakers would need to be sworn in.