2017_04.06 UIB MinutesUTILITYAND INFRASTRUCTURE BOARD
BOARD OF DIRECTORS - REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
April 6, 2017
I. CALL TO ORDER
Board Chairman Robb Lecuyer called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present: Robb Lecuyer, Steven Higginbotham, Harry Browne, Stephen Mora, Tayyab Yunus,
and Tom Newsom
Absent: Chris Fuller
Staff Present: Larry Ledbetter, Larry Hoover, George Campbell, Dennis Brown, and Kathy
Moore
Ill. MINUTES APPROVAL
A. Consider approval of the minutes from the February 2, 2017 regular meeting
Motion To approve the February 2, 2017 regular meeting minutes of the Utility and
Infrastructure Board. Action Approve, Moved By Steven Higginbotham, Seconded By
Tayyab Yunus.
Motion passed Unanimously
IV. VISITORS /CITIZENS FORUM
There was no one present requesting to speak.
V. REPORTS /ANNOUNCEMENTS
Introductions were made for board member Tayyab Yunus, who also provide a short bio on
himself.
VI. REGULAR ITEMS
A. Discuss and consider approving a recommendation to City Council regarding a capital
projects rating system
The Utility and Infrastructure Board discussed the formula they used to create the matrix
brought forward for approval. City Manager George Campbell stated that it needed to be a
tool that can work for any project; yet simple enough for the public to understand. There was
a lengthy discussion regarding the criteria to be use. It was determined that staff would bring
projects to the board and provide information regarding the needs of the city. George
Campbell agreed to draft a proposal for the criteria ranking and present it for approval at the
June meeting.
B. Discuss the future role of the Utility and Infrastructure Board (UIB)
City Manager George Campbell stated that he would like to maximize the Board as a
recommending body to staff and City Council for utility related issues and project
recommendations. His plan is to bring utility and infrastructure projects to the board first,
before they move forward to Council. Additionally, he would like the board to review the
upcoming utility budget.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Motion To adjourn. Action Adjourn, Moved By Steven Higginbotham, Seconded By Tom
Newsom.
Motion passed Unanimously
The meeting was adjourned at 7:48 p.m. o4 ® a® ®O ��.� 1 fee
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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