HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/29/1998 City Council 00694b
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSION OF COUNCIL
HELD ON
JUNE 29, 1998
The SPECIAL SESSION of the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas was called to
order at 6:15 p.m. on the 29th day of June 1998 at Office Creek Pump Station, with the following
council roll call:
Mary Blair Watts, Mayor Present
Bill Longo, Councilmember Present
Bernetta Henville-Shannon, Councilmember Present
David Stanwick, Councilmember Present
A1 Garcia, Councilmember Present
John Dillard, Councilmember Absent (Business)
Dave Kovatch, Councilmember Present
and with six present a quorum was established, the following items were addressed:
1.0 Work session to discuss the water system of the City
Lanny Lambert, Pat Dunlap and David Yordy gave a presentation to the City Council
regarding the city's water system. A background of the system showed the highest use
was in 1988. It is projected that this summer may reach that capacity as well. Staffmay
recommend putting in place a water conservation plan soon, which would include
odd/even watering.
Other discussion included the long-range plans for expansion to the north along F.M. 423
as well as using all Dallas water instead of the wells currently being used to supplement
the water supply when needed. Costs to use all Dallas water may be close to the current
cost if there are no capital expenditures needed. More research is needed and that
information will be brought to the council at a later date. The costs will be for 4, 5 and 6
mgd. The city engineer will be working on that. It is important to note that distribution
may not be sufficient to handle increased flow. It would be feasible to use the ground
storage tanks for the purpose of storage. Staff asked for permission to move ahead with a
hydrology study to see if our system is sufficient to handle higher volumes.
Councilmember Longo asked if the study could include the possibility of using our
effluent to water medians and parks.
Consensus of council was to proceed with the study.
6:45 p.m.
2.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 551.071OF THE
LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE RELATING TO LITIGATION, TO-WIT:
A. JWV v. City o£ The Colony
B. Goody-Goody v. City o£ The Colony
C. O~ce Creek v. City of The Colony
8:25 convene in open session
2.1 Consideration of any appropriate action to be taken as a result of the executive
session - None
Motion to adjourn - Kovatch; second - Henville-Shannon carried with all members voting
aye.
With no further business to address, Mayor Watts adjourned the meeting at 8:26 p.m.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
Patti A. Hicks, T-RMC, City Secretary