04-19-82 Meeting of the La Porte Area Water Authority Minutes

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La Porte Area Water Authority Board April 19, 1982 Page Three At this time, Mr. Owen distributed information on the City of Bay town's study for review by the Board. The committee also stated that the engineering firm selected should have expertise in all areas reQuired for the feasibility study and future course of action. Mr. Schindewolf stated that the firm should have not only knowledge to determine the feasibility, but also knowledge of financial, water, and legal matters. He stated these should be included in the study. Mr. Burnley stated the Board may desire to select more than one engineering firm for different parts of the study. Mr. Burnley also commented that the Board needs to remain non-political. Susan Gilliland stated we can buy treated or untreated water. At this time, untreated water is more readily available. Mr. Burnley suggested that we look for other sources of water. Mr. Burnley asked for a report from the committee to compile a list of firms from which to solicit proposals. Al Fields was selected Chairman for this committee. This committee met to discuss parameters and Qualifications of the firms. The Qualifications they decided were needed are: Quality firms, firms must be of sufficient size, firm must have worked on similar projects before, firm must also be a firm with a good reputation. The committee stated they did not want to overlap with the other committee. It was noted they needed to submit their recommendations after the other committee, but not to stop their study. It was noted that proposals can be submitted by as many firms as wish to apply. The firms should be chosen for Quality, not price. If the need should arise, the committee can go out of state for a firm. At this time, items for the next meeting were discussed, and the Board reQuested the usual items to be placed on the next agenda. Attention was brought to the next meeting date being in error and the corrected date of May 17, 1982. Mr. Burnley, at this time, administered the oath of office to Mr. Schindewolf, and reQuested that an oath of office be sent to Mr. Schindewolf's office for his signature . Mr. Owen was reQuested to send a letter to the City Council inviting them to the next Water Authority Board meeting. Mr. Schindewolf suggested that the Board attend a CIWA meeting. Mr. Hodge volunteered to organize this meeting. Mr. Schindewolf also suggested that the Board aCQuire an attorney as Quickly as possible.