2017_01.05 UIB MinutesUTILITYAND INFRASTRUCTURE BOARD
BOARD OF DIRECTORS - REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
January 5, 2017
I. CALL TO ORDER
Public Works Director Larry Ledbetter called the meeting to order at 5:58 p.m. Introductions
were made my each staff and board member in attendance.
II. ROLL CALL
Present: Robb Lecuyer, Steven Higginbotham, Harry Browne, Stephen Mora, Chris Fuller, and
Tom Newsom
Absent: Tayyab Yunus
Staff Present: Larry Ledbetter, Larry Hoover, Dennis Brown, Ron Taylor, Kelly Cooper, Krystal
Crump, and Kathy Moore
III. REPORTS /ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Discuss role and purpose of the Utility and Infrastructure Board (UIB)
Larry Ledbetter reviewed Ordinance 614; creating a Utility and Infrastructure Board (UIB);
purpose and membership; rules and requirements; and the powers and duties of the board.
IV. MINUTES APPROVAL
This was the first official meeting of the Utility and Infrastructure Board (UIB); therefore, there
are no minutes to approve.
V. REGULAR ITEMS
A. Elect a Chair and Vice -Chair for the Utility and Infrastructure Board (UIB)
The Utility and Infrastructure Board rules and requirements state that a Chair and Vice -Chair
shall be appointed by simple majority vote on an annual basis. Larry Ledbetter discussed
the responsibilities of the Chair and Vice -Chair positions with the Board and requested
nominations.
Motion To appoint Robb Lecuyer as Board Chair. Action Approve, Moved By Harry
Browne, Seconded By Steven Higginbotham.
Motion passed Unanimously
Motion To appoint Steven Higginbotham as Vice - Chair. Action Approve, Moved By Robb
Lecuyer, Seconded By Stephen Mora.
Motion passed Unanimously
B. Review existing plans, planning documents, and philosophical approach
Streets and Parks Superintendent Larry Hoover spoke regarding the Winding Creek study;
the need for a policy to address issues; what does the board want; where do they start; and
the need for a priority list.
Finance Director Krystal Crump provided a financial review and how the bond process
works.
Backflow Customer Service Inspector Dennis Brown provided information regarding the 319
grant money available for the watershed improvements, and noted that a study is underway
for the Village Creek /Lake Arlington watershed protection plan.
The Board discussed the various tasks ahead of them and provided agenda suggestions for
their next meeting. They requested that a citizen's forum section be added to future
agendas, and a copy of the Parks Master Plan be sent to all board members. Additionally, it
was suggested that each board member contact public works for a field trip of the city to
look at project sites.
C. Establish a regular meeting schedule
Chairman Robb Lecuyer provided meeting date options to the board and noted that per
Ordinance 614, the Board is required to meet at least six (6) times per year. It was agreed
that the board will meet on the first Thursday of the designated meeting month. The 2017
tentative meeting schedule was set as follows: January 5, February 2, April 6, June 1,
August 3, and October 5. Additional meeting may be added as necessary.
Motion To approve the 2017 Utility and Infrastructure Board meeting schedule.
Action Approve, Moved By Steven Higginbotham, Seconded By Harry Browne.
Motion passed Unanimously
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Motion To
Browne.
adjourn. Action Adjourn, Moved By Steven Higginbotham, Seconded By Harry
Motion passed Unanimously
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Katy E. Mo e, Deputy City Secretary
405 Municipal Drive, Kennedale, TX 76060 1 Telephone: 817.985.2102 1 Fax: 817- 478 -7169
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