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Minutes for the Public Works Committee meeting on October 3, 2006
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Public Works Committee Minutes
Tuesday, October 3, 2006
3:00 p.m.
Members present: Jimmy Ashley, Darrel Dover, Chris Moore, Cecil Province and John Street. Councilman Farmer arrived at 3:20 p.m. Mayor Formon and Mr. Tony Thomas from the Mayor’s Office were also in attendance.
DRAINAGE PRESENTATIONS
Miller Newell (Pines Apartments project): Mr. Mike Cameron explained the information given to Miller Newell regarding the alternatives for the Pines Apartments was not the correct information. Mr. Wayne Menley discussed the two new alternatives for the Pines Apartments. He explained more land would need to be purchased for alternative #1, but it wouldn’t be much of a difference from previous alternatives. He also added the boundaries won’t change very much, but the detention ponds will be deeper. Councilman Moore motioned, seconded by Councilman Dover, to void the original contract with Miller Newell for $9,650. All voted aye. City Attorney Phillip Crego questioned whether Miller Newell had been paid yet. Mr. Menley stated the City has not paid Miller Newell yet for the work. Councilman Moore motioned, seconded by Councilman Ashley, to proceed with alternative #1 with engineering fees to be $27,135. All voted aye. It was noted Miller Newell will bring a contract to the next meeting.
Haywood, Kenward & Bare (Oak, Haltom & Kitchen project): Mr. Robert Hendrix discussed alternative #4 and alternative #5 for the Oak, Haltom & Kitchen project. Mr. Harry Hardwick added the Keller property will be available after November 1st. It was suggested to buy the property and leave it as is. Mr. Claude Martin also suggested upgrading the piping under the street. It was explained NRS Engineering is doing drainage work that might affect the Oak, Haltom and Kitchen project. Mr. Cameron added due to some budget concerns it might be good to let the area sit as it is until after the budget. He also added En...
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