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March 7, 2007 Special Session
MINUTES OF SPECIAL SESSION OF COUNCIL
HELD ON
MARCH 7, 2007
The Regular Session ofthe City Council ofthe City of The Colony, Texas, was called to order
at 7:03 p.m. on the 7th day of March, 2007, at City Hall, 6800 Main Street, The Colony, Texas,
with the following roll call:
John Dillard
Allen Harris
John Marshall
Joe McCourry
Kirk Mikulec
Perry Schrag
Joel Marks
Mayor
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Mayor Pro-tern
Councilmember
Present
Present
Present
Present
Absent (Arrived 7:06 p.rn.)
Absent
Present
And with six council members present a quorum was established and the following item was
addressed:
1. Discuss and consider giving staff direction regarding the backflow program as it
relates to residential devices, inspections and testing, fees, and the meter
replacement program.
Dale Cheatham, City Manager, presented information to council regarding residential backflow
testing. Robert Kinkel and David Jackson with Freese and Nichols, Inc. were also present to
discuss backflow issues and answer questions.
The Mayor asked the council if they should accept citizen input during this session and they
agreed they would. Charlie Dodds, 5001 Roberts Drive, spoke in opposition of annual residential
inspections.
Donna Bateman, Development Services Director, stated she was concerned about possible
liability issues for the city if the current ordinance is not enforced. Tod Maurina, Water
Distribution Superintendent, gave a brief description of the city's current water testing program.
After considerable discussion, the following direction was given to staff:
· Develop a program that will educate residents on backflow related issues
· Research purchasing vacuum breaker devices to distribute to residents at no cost or a
reduced price
· Modify the existing ordinance to no longer require annual testing for backflow devices on
residential irrigation systems
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· Perform random testing on residential devices
And with no further business to discuss the meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
ATTEST:
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APPROVED:
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