Travis Bird

The board addressed several land matters, including the withdrawal of a lease application and an associated refund for Mr. Martinec and a rebate request for Mr. Hudgins. The board approved multiple land leases for the upcoming year and discussed the proposed code of ordinances, with agreed-upon changes scheduled for submission at the next meeting.

The Board of Directors addressed various financial and operational matters, including the issuance of a voucher check for telegraphic expenses and the correction of a land clearing credit account. The Board reviewed an audit report covering the previous fiscal year and authorized engineers to purchase necessary cable grease. The Land Committee presented reports resulting in the approval of several material sales and land leases, as well as a rejection of a specific lease proposal in the Bridgeport Reservoir area. Additionally, the Finance Committee provided updates on the potential sale of unsold bonds and received a report regarding previous bond sales.

The Board approved the payment of maintenance and construction fund voucher-checks. Key project discussions included the review and approval of plans and specifications for the Cedar Creek spillway and related infrastructure, with management authorized to advertise for bid proposals. The Board discussed a land surplus contract request involving a waiver of accrued interest and determined that an appraisal of the property is required before further action. Additionally, the Board authorized the purchase of asphalt paving material for the Bridgeport Dam roadway and accepted the monthly financial report for April 1962.

The Board of Directors met to discuss the replacement of the current TRVA Director, Hon. B. Glen Whitley, with Roy C. Brooks, Tarrant County Commissioner. Additionally, an executive session was held to consider pending or contemplated litigation regarding Oklahoma water resources.

The Board approved the payment of various voucher-checks for designated programs. A formal request from the Tarrant County Water Supply Corporation regarding the purchase of raw water for the Azle area was reviewed, prompting a discussion on water sales and distribution policies. Additionally, the Board established a committee tasked with reviewing the employee wage schedule and preparing recommendations for a future meeting.