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MINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION
HELD ON
JANUARY 11, 1999
The WORK SESSION of the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas, was called to order
at 7:00 p.m. on the 11th day of January 1999, at City Hall, 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 Present
Dave Kovatch, Councilmember Present
and with seven members present, a quorum was established and the following items were addressed:
ITEM DESCRIPTION SOURCE STATUS
1.1 Discussion regarding water and sewer rate study Lambert/
Johnston
Mr. Lambert advised rates had not been raised since 1993. He
noted the Utility Fund has lost money the past two years and stated Wa~s
the city must address a rate increase.
Mr. Tony Johnston, Finance Director covered the history of the rate
structure in the city and explained that now the Utility Fund needs
to start taking responsibility for it's own debt.
Bob McLain with DMG-Maximus presented the study to the
council and explained the various aspects of it, stating this is a multi
year plan but won't be in place until the city council adopts the
budget including the plan. Mr. Johnston said costs continue to come
in and the city must structure revenues to cover those expenses. The
study suggested an increase of 6% now and another 6% effective
October 1, 1999. Lengthy discussion followed regarding the
percentage of increases needed for the next 5 years. Parts of those
projections are based on capital expenditures as have been proposed
by staff. If the council lowers those expenditures, then the
percentage needed will be lower. Mr. Johnston recommended a 4%
- 6% increase effective February 1, 1999 and another look at the
rates in October 1999.
After further discussion staff was directed to bring projections on
the January 18, 199 agenda for a 3%, 4%, 6%, or 7% increase,
showing the effect on individual's bills and revenues.
Mr. Lambert said if we don't increase the rates we will go in the
hole and we won't be able to maintain our system.
-~:5.'50 pmRecess - At this time, Patti Hicks, City Secretary left the meeting ill.
8:55 pm Reconvene
2.1 Discussion regarding future expansion of F.M. 423
Council discussed options and alternatives for expansion of F.M.
423 through the City of The Colony. No direction was given at this
time. --
With no further business to address, Mayor Watts adjourned the meeting at 9:45 p.m.
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