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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-03-07 Special Meeting MinutesTrophy Club Municipal Utility District No. 1 March 7, 2014 Regular Session Minutes SPECIAL SESSION MINUTES FROM TROPHY CLUB MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 BOARD OF DIRECTORS 100 MUNICIPAL DRIVE, TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS MARCH 7, 2014 at 10:30 A.M. Svore Municipal Building Boardroom The Trophy Club Municipal Utility District No. 1 Board of Directors, of Denton and Tarrant Counties, met in Special Session on Friday, March 7, 2014 at 10:30 A.M., in the Boardroom of the Administration Building, 100 Municipal Drive, Trophy Club, Texas 76262. The meeting was held within the boundaries of the District, and was open to the public. STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF DENTON § COUNTY OF TARRANT § DISTRICT BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT Jim Moss Bill Armstrong Kevin Carr Nick Sanders Jim Thomas STAFF PRESENT: President Vice President Secretary/Treasurer Director Director Jennifer McKnight District Manager Laurie Slaght District Secretary President Moss announced the date of Friday, March 7, 2014, called the meeting to order and announced a quorum present at 10:30 a.m. REGULAR SESSION l.Consider and take appropriate action to retain special legal counsel. The District Manager asked the Board to move consideration of this item after the Closed Session. After the Executive Session, President Moss announced this item is tabled. THE BOARD CONVENED INTO CLOSED SESSION AT 10:32 a.m. The Board will conduct a Closed Session pursuant to Texas Government Code, annotated, Chapter 551, Subchapter D for the following: 2.Section 551.071(2) Consultation with Attorney: Consultation with attorney on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the Governmental Body under Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflict with the Open Meetings Act and to seek advice of counsel on legal matters involving pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, or legal matters not related directly to litigation or settlement: 1 of 3 a. Water and Wastewater Services for Trophy Club PID; Trophy Club Municipal Utility District No. 1 March 7, 2014 Regular Session Minutes b.Contract for Water and Wastewater Operational Services Between the Town of Trophy Club, Texas, Trophy Club Municipal Utility District No. 1 and Trophy Club Municipal Utility District No.2; c. Appeal(s) of Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Order Authorizing the Issuance of Bonds by the District to Finance Wastewater System Improvements d.Potential Litigation Relating to Issuance of Bonds by District to Finance Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements THE BOARD RECONVENED INTO REGULAR SESSION AT 12:50 p.m. REGULAR SESSION 3. Consider and take appropriate action regarding Contract for Water and Wastewater Operational Services between the Town ofTrophy Club, Texas, Trophy Club Municipal Utility District No.1 and Trophy Club Municipal Utility District No.2. Director Carr stated that in the best interest of moving forward and in the best interest of all of Trophy Club he would like to make a motion to rescind the notice of termination of the Operations Agreement with the Town of Trophy Club. Motion made by Director Carr and seconded by Director Thomas to rescind the Boards prior motion made on February 18, 2014 that directed the District Manager to provide a one-year notification of termination of the Operations Agreement per 6.3 of the agreement to the Town of Trophy Club. Motion carried unanimously. Director Carr added, "I would like to applaud Director Sanders in being instrumental in breaking this down and convincing us to retract or rescind this motion in the best interest of Trophy Club, and hopefully that will open the doors for level headed leaders to come together and get an agreement for the Public Improvement District." Director Moss stated he agreed with Director Carr and appreciates all of Director Sander's comments. Director Thomas stated that he wanted to say to Director Sanders, "personally the ideas you brought up were excellent and made me rethink a lot of things and I appreciate all you put in to what you had to say." Director Armstrong stated, "He has certainly demonstrated great leadership skills" 4. Consider and take appropriate action regarding design of the wastewater treatment plant. Motion made by Director Carr and seconded by Director Sanders to rescind the prior motion of February 18, 2014 regarding design of the wastewater treatment plant and request the engineers to continue design with capacity for the PI D. 2 of3 Motion carried unanimously Trophy Club Municipal Utility District No . 1 March 7 , 2014 Regular Session Minutes 5. Consider and take appropriate action to proceed with issua nce of bonds to finance required Improvements to the District's wastewater treatment plant facilities. President Moss announced this item is tabled. President Moss adjourned the meeting at 12:53 p.m. Kevin R. Carr, Board Secretary/Treasurer 3 of3