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July 15, 2014 Regular Meeting Minutes
REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FROM
TROPHY CLUB MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
100 MUNICIPAL DRIVE, TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
July 15, 2014 at 5 P.M.
Svore Municipal Building Boardroom
The Trophy Club Municipal Utility District No. 1 Board of Directors, of Denton and Tarrant Counties, met
in Regular Session on Tuesday, July 15 2014 at 5:00 P.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
Jim Hase
Kevin Carr
Jim Thomas
Neil Twomey
STAFF PRESENT:
Jennifer McKnight
Laurie Slaght
Renae Gonzales
Terri Sisk
Karl Schlielig
Danny Thomas
Pam Liston
President
Vice President
Secretary /Treasurer
Director
Director
General Manager
District Secretary
Finance Manager
Administration Manager
Wastewater Superintendent
Fire Chief
District Legal Counsel
President Moss announced the date of July 15, 2014, called the meeting to order and announced a
quorum present at 5:01 p.m.
CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Bill Rose 219 Inverness Drive
CONSENT AGENDA
l.Consider and take appropriate action to approve the Consent Agenda.
a. June 17, 2014 Regular Meeting Minutes
b. June check register
c. Quarterly Investment Report-3rd Quarter FY 2014
d. Cash flow report
e. Approve Resolution No. 2014-0715 to add Director Neil Twomey as an authorized signor on
Texpool Accounts.
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f. Approve adding Director Neil Twomey to First Financial Bank Account as authorized signor.
g. Appointment of Director Neil Twomey to the Fire Truck Committee.
Motion made by Director Neil Twomey and seconded by Director Thomas to approve the Consent
Agenda.
Motion carried unanimously
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2. Consider and take appropriate action to approve Order No. 2014-0715, amending Section 2.01(2) of
the District Rate Order to clarify base charges for meter sizes servicing multi-unit buildings.
Motion made by Director Carr and seconded by Director Twomey to approve Order No. 2014-0715,
amending Section 2.01(2) of the District Rate Order to clarify base charges for meter sizes servicing
multi-unit buildings with a correction of Article 7 changing the order to 2014-0715.
Motion carried unanimously
3.Consider and take appropriate action to approve Resolution No. 2014-0715A, authorizing the General
Manager to approve certain expenditures, providing for the disbursement of District funds, and
containing other matters relating to the safekeeping of the District funds.
Motion made by Director Carr and seconded by Director Hase to approve Resolution No. 2014-0715A,
authorizing the General Manager to approve certain expenditures, providing for the disbursement of
District funds, and containing other matters relating to the safekeeping of the District funds.
Motion carried unanimously
4. Consider and take appropriate action to approve the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Denton
County for the purchase of communication equipment and allow the General Manager to execute the
necessary documents.
Motion made by Director Thomas and seconded by Director Twomey to approve the Cooperative
Purchasing Agreement with Denton County for the purchase of communication equipment and allow
the General Manager to execute the necessary documents.
Motion carried unanimously
5. Consider and take appropriate action to approve the June 2014 monthly financials. (Gonzales)
Motion made by Director Carr and seconded by Director Twomey to approve the June 2014
financials.
Motion carried unanimously
REPORTS & UPDATES
6.Update regarding rate comparison with other utility providers.
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Director Thomas presented a rate comparison that he prepared. Thomas explained the survey
compared District water and sewer rates to those oft he surrounding communities. Director Thomas
stated he is working to compile another comparison with larger population providers and the
information will all be posted on the District website when completed.
7.General Manager Report
a. Water System Operation
b. Wastewater Operation
c. Website Analytics
d. Information System Reports
e. Finance Update
•Utility Billing Reports
•PID Connections
f. Indian Creek
g. Budget workshop -August 6, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 12 :00 p.m.
General Manager McKnight presented her monthly update to the Board and answered
questions related thereto.
8.Fire Department June 2014 Report
Chief Thomas presented his monthly fire report and answered related questions.
The Board convened into Closed Session at 5:48p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
The Board will conduct a Closed Session pursuant to Texas Government Code, annotated, Chapter
551, Subchapter D for the following:
9. Pursuant to Section 551.074(a){1) to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation,
reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee: duties of General
Manager.
10. 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; and Section 551.074: Personnel Matters
a.Pending litigation in Cause No. D-1-GN-14-0001983 in the District Court ofTravis County, for
expedited declaratory judgment relating to Issuance of Bonds by District to Finance
Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements.
b.Pending litigation in Cause No . 14-03540-158 in the District Court of Denton County, relating
to access to the 3.996 acres of land purchased by the District from BDMR Development, LLC,
in January 2013
c. Water Line Relocation Agreement with Maguire Partners-Solana Land, L.P .
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The Board re-convened into Regular Session at 6:49 p.m.
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11.Consider and take appropriate action regarding Closed Session items.
No action taken
12 .1tems for future agendas:
13.Set next meeting date: August 19, 2014
President Moss adjourned the meeting at 6:49 p.m.
Jim -s,
Bo ~resident
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Kevir1 R. Carr,
Board SecretaryfTreasurer
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