07-19-82 Meeting of the La Porte Area Water Authority Minutes

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LA PORTE WATER AUTHORITY BOARD July 19, 1982 PRESENT: Jerry Hodge, Director of Public Works, Jack Owen, City Manager, Martha Eldridge, John Armstrong, Assistant City Attorney, Travis Doughty, Jerry Bramlett, Fritz Lanham, Dave Anderson, Cary Burnley, and Al Fields. Cary Burnley, President, called the meeting to order at 6:45 P.M. The first item on the agenda was approval of last meeting minutes. John Armstrong suggested, in the future, to put his title after his name, in order to show legal representation was present. Cary Burnley requested a change be made on the recommendation for attorney services for the Board. After the above changes are made, Cary Burnley stated the minutes would be accepted as corrected. Mr. Fritz Lanham, City of Bay town, City l1anager, discussed the formation and operation of Bay town Water Authority. He informed the Board of their contracts and bonds. He presented samples of budget and salary proposals of BAWA. Mr. Lanham brought up a good point for the Board to consider, they are not responsible for ground or overhead stroage for their customers. He noted we should consider this when deciding our rates due to the fact it causes fire insurance rates to increase. Another good point he brought up was, we need to consider budgeting for an annual maintenance contract. It was noted to send Mr. Lanham a copy of the committee proposals, for his comments. The next item on the agenda were reports from committees. Jerry Bramlett presented the report on the committee preparing specifications for the feasibility study. He presented outlines to the Board that other members had made up. Jerry Hodge also presented a Scope of Services and Request for Proposal. Mr. Bramlett made a motion to propose a special workshop, to be held August 2, 1982 at 6:30 P.M. He ask that each Board member review the outlines and call him or Susan Gilliland with any comments before the workshop. The motion was seconded by Travis Doughty. The vote was unanimous. Al Fields gave a report on the committee preparing a list of firms from which to request for a feasibility study. He stated his committee had sent letters out to eight (8) firms requesting information from them in the event they are interested in submitting a proposal to the Board. Jerry Hodge gave a report on the tour to Bay town Water Treatment Plant. He also suggested that they also visit other plants to view their operations. John Armstrong explained the Interlocal Agreement and stated it was subject to being ammended. Cary Burnley ask for a motion to be made to enter into the Interlocal Agreement.