HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-05-12; Water Committee Ad Hoc; MinutesMINUTES OF: WATER COMMITTEE MEETING
DATE OF MEETING: May 12, 1970 - 4:00 P.M.
PLACE OF MEETING: City Manager's Conference Room
PRESENT: Bob Watson, Bill Cannon, Bill Baldwin, Hunter Cook,
Bill Esterline, Bob Neely, Glenn McComas, Stu Wilson
ABSENT: Carl Prince, Don Hickethier, Knox Williams, Thelma Sowell
Mr. Watson questioned how far Engineering Science is on
the water improvement project.
Mr. Cook reported they have about another month of work
to final their plans (which are about 85% completed) and get
them ready for bid. The real problem is that the City cannot
acquire right-of-way without money to pay for it. It is also
anticipated that there will be a few minor changes made by HUD.
Mr. Watson stated that we are actually approximately five
months away from construction.
Mr. Cook stated that estimates are being received on
appraisals. The City can get an advance from HUD for right-of-
ways if we are sure that the project will go through.
Mr. Cannon stated they are taking too long on this project.
Mr. Cook stated Engineering Science should move expeditiously
from now on and that the plans will be ready by the time we
get the money.
Mr. Watson stated we should not lessen our interest in
moving them along as quickly as possible and asked Mr. Cook to
convey to them that we are concerned with the matter.
Mr. Baldwin stated he talked with Stu Wilson and it seems
the City's auditor and Bartle Wells are not in agreement as to
how bonds can be serviced by the existing structure. A reply
should be received from O'Melveny & Myers within a week out-
lining how many bonds can be supported.
After much discussion it was suggested and motioned that
the auditor or someone be present at the next meeting to explain
the matter. Mr. Wilson suggested getting someone from Bartle
Wells to explain their figures and believes a representative
could be available at the next meeting. Mr. Baldwin and
Mr. Wilson will contact the necessary people and arrange to
have all the necessary information present at the next meeting.
The motion was seconded and approved.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:07 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Barbara Bishop
Recording Secretary