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• • <br />LA PORTE AREA WATER AUTHORITY <br />BOARD MEETING MINUTES <br />PAGE 2 <br />Mercer extend its insurance and warranties; extra work on <br />the automatic alarm dialer; the need for customer access to <br />the system; and additional flushing and disinfection when <br />the plant was out of service. <br />Motion was made by Bob Blackwell, seconded by Al Fields, and <br />was unanimously approved to pay the Change Order #4, subject <br />to approval by the Texas Water Development Board. <br />6. Final payment to Mercer Construction in the amount of <br />$133,458 was discussed by Steve Gillett. He indicated the <br />amount of Change Order #4 and retainage is included in this <br />payment. A punch list was generated by the substantial <br />completion inspection. Most of these items have been <br />completed; some software problems continue, but will be <br />covered under the warranty. The Texas Water Development <br />Board is exptected to take some time to approve this <br />invoice, which will allow time to get a final checklist <br />completed, and for training. <br />Steve Gillett stated staff recommended payment of this <br />invoice subject to final inspection and approval by the <br />Texas Water Development Board. Motion was made by Bob <br />Blackwell and seconded by Al Fields for approval, and motion <br />was unanimous. <br />7. The La Porte Area Water Authority Budget for FY91-92 was <br />discussed. John Joerns went over each line item; Jeff <br />Litchfield discussed the debt service items. <br />8. Motion was made by Al Fields and seconded by Bob Blackwell <br />to approve the budget for FY91-92, subject to approval by <br />the La Porte City Council. Motion was unanimous. <br />9. John Joerns gave the General Manager's report. The <br />accounting policies and procedures statement was provided <br />and discussed. The Board was advised concerning the <br />Morgan's Point contract for sale of water, which was <br />reviewed and approved by the bond attorney. <br />10. There being no further business, Member Bob Blackwell made <br />motion to adjourn, seconded by Secretary Al Fields. Motion <br />was unanimous and the meeting was adjourned at 6:50 P.M. <br />Al Fields, Secretary-Treasurer <br />