1. Call to Order

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of Bartonville Water Supply Corporation was called to order by President Graves at 7:08 P.M. on Tuesday, January 18, 2000 at the corporation office.

Directors in Attendance

Joe Graves, President
Scott Kilpatrick, Vice-President
Larry Kaufman, Secretary-Treasurer
Kevin Alberts
Michael Paulson

Directors Absent

William Warholy

Consultants in Attendance

Wayne Ginn, PE, The Ginn Corporation
Ronnie Phillips, Esquire

Staff in Attendance

Jim Leggieri, General Manager
Betty Robertson, Administrator

Public in Attendance

Ocie Vest. PE, Huitt-Zollars

Mark Wagner, Partner, Republic Property Group

8. Discussion and Action on the Appointment of a Director to Fill the Vacancy on the Board that Expires in the Year 2002.

President Graves explained that the first item for consideration would be Item 8 so that an appointment could be considered to fill the vacancy on the Board that expires in 2002. He noted that the applicant's resume was in the packets for review.

Motion by Kaufman and second by Paulson that to appoint Carla Anderson to the vacancy on the Board that expires in the year 2002. The motion carried unanimously. President Graves welcomed Mrs. Anderson and requested that she be seated with the Board; the Directors introduced themselves.

6. Discussion and Action on All Matters Related to Development of the Rayzor Ranch Including Approval of a Water Service Agreement Between BWSC and DCDD#4.

The next item for consideration was Item 6. President Graves inquired if the name for the development should be changed to Lantana. The response was that Lantana is the name of the development.

President Graves briefly reviewed the major changes in the agreement. Phillips responded to questions posed by the Directors.

Motion by Paulson that the agreement be accepted provided the typing errors are corrected and that Exhibit B is prepared by the BWSC Staff. Second by Kaufman.
Graves called for other discussion. Kaufman inquired why Exhibit B was not included in the agreement. Phillips replied that Exhibit B had not been prepared to meet the language requirement of the IRS.

Graves inquired about the time line and what the next step would be. Phillips responded that a special meeting should be scheduled as soon as the Staff has Exhibit B prepared for Board review. Graves called for the vote; the motion was approved unanimously. Vest and Wagner left the meeting.

2. Executive Session

President Graves announced that the Board would convene in Executive Session at
7:20 P.M. concerning the following:

A. All Matters Related to Development of the Rayzor Ranch Including Approval of a Water Service Agreement Between BWSC and DCDD#4 Pursuant to Government Code, Section 551.071.

B. All Matters Relating to a Possible Rate Hearing with TCEQ Pursuant to Government Code, Section 551.071.

The Board took no action and reconvened in Open Session at 8:06 P.M. Phillips left the meeting.

3. Public Forum

No one was present.

Motion by Kaufman and second by Kilpatrick to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried unanimously.

The items approved were:

4. Approve the Minutes of the December 9, 1999 Board Meeting.

5. Accept the December 1999 Disbursements and Financials.

7. Discussion and Action on All Matters Relating to a Possible Rate Hearing With TCEQ.

No action taken.

9. Discussion and Action on Membership Discontinuance and Reactivation Policy.

Following Leggieri's explanation of the two options for the reactivation of a discontinued membership, motion by Alberts and second by Paulson to approve the Membership Discontinuance/Cancellation and Reactivation Procedure/Policy as submitted. Motion approved unanimously.

10. Discussion and Action on the 2000 Dues and Contributions to TRWA.

Graves and Leggieri noted that TRWA has always supported BWSC in legal situations with their attorney and other staff. Leggieri also reported that BWSC will host a TRWA educational certification class at the office in March.

Motion by Kaufman and second by Alberts to pay the TRWA 2000 dues and to contribute the recommended amounts to the legal, building, and scholarship funds. Motion approved unanimously.

11. Discussion and Action on the Potential for Drilling Another Well or Buying Additional Gallons from the UTRWD.

Graves stated that Leggieri had included some research on drilling other wells in his report. He suggested that Leggieri update the Board.

Leggieri reported that he had talked with Joe Dillard, the geologist with J. L Myers Company. Leggieri noted that J. L. Myers Company drilled the majority of BWSC's wells as well as the majority of the wells in the area. He stated that Dillard is very familiar with the potential for ground water in the area and can name well locations. Leggieri said that Dillard told him that Highland Village drilled two wells that produce 900 to 1000 GPM at a cost of approximately $500,000. He noted that Dillard said that a well that large has to use a different type of pump and motor. He reported that according to Dillard the best bet to have a productive well would be to drill in the Eastern part of the service area as the potential decreases farther to the West. Dillard told Leggieri that BWSC was fortunate to get a 375 GPM well at Jernigan. Leggieri noted that Dillard said that the 125 GPM will at Chinn Chapel could be abandoned and a new well drilled at that location. Leggieri noted that there is already a problem at that site because there is not enough room, and it would probably be difficult to secure additional land as Mr. Vaughn wants to develop the land around the site. Leggieri noted that the City of Highland Village has attempted to buy that station a scrap price.

Ginn stated that BWSC needs to try to secure additional land around the Jernigan Station and expand that site. Leggieri replied that Dillard had said that he did not believe that a well producing 900 to 1000 GPM could be obtained at the Jernigan site. Discussion followed on the possibility of pumping water from a well to storage at another location and the size and cost of a tank and the piping. Ginn stated the cost would probably be from one to two million dollars.

Leggieri reminded the Board that drilling additional wells would be going against the goal of the state and Region C to encourage all water suppliers who have an alternative not to use critical groundwater which is on the decline.

Some of the Directors expressed their concerns about being able to provide water to the service area in the future if there is no rain and the lake levels continue to subside.

Leggieri agreed to talk to Mr. Vaughn and Ginn will run numbers on the costs associated with another well. Leggieri noted that the well could not be too close to the Highland Village wells.

12. Discussion and Action on All Matters Associated with the Following:

A. Carruth Estates
Leggieri reported that the lines are installed and being pressure tested so the bacteriological samples can be taken.
B. County Oaks Phase II
Leggieri reported that the lines are in and in service, but there are still a few minor things that need to be done.
C. Copper Woods/Including Off Site Water Main Construction
Leggieri stated that the landscaping at the camp has not been resolved.
D. Millennium Addition
Leggieri reported that according to the engineer this addition will consist of a building with all offices under one roof.

13. Staff and Consultant Reports.

Graves stated that he was very pleased with Leggieri's response to the member regarding the rates. Kaufman stated that he intends to use the graph showing the 1998-1999 average consumption per month per customer. He noted that according to the graph, people have been averaging less than 10,000 gallons from January through April which will give them a rate reduction this year as the break even occurs at about 9000 gallons. Graves noted that the graphs show that the usage is continually staying high through September and November because of the drought. Leggieri remarked that he believes part of the increase is due to the increased pressure.

Ginn reported that the leak at the two million gallon tank has diminished. He noted that the French drains are draining, but there is still just a little seepage. He stated that Preload came out this week and did another inspection and fixed the sidewalk.
Ginn stressed that Preload had given their assurance that they would do whatever is necessary regarding the tank.

Kaufman asked if there had been any inquiries about any new subdivisions and if so what amount of fees would be involved. Staff reported that there had been some reports that Dreiske plans to develop his property in Bartonville.

14. Review Future Agenda Items, Activities and Announcements, Set Date and Time of the February Regular Meeting.

The next regular meeting was set for Thursday, February 17, 2000 because of conflicting schedules. Leggieri will check on the cost of new vehicles.

15. Adjournment

Motion by Kaufman and second by Kilpatrick to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously; the meeting adjourned at 9:04 P.M.

Recorded by Betty Robertson, Deputy Secretary-Treasurer

Certified by Larry Kaufman, Secretary-Treasurer

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