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C~ J LA PORTE AREA WATER AUTHORITY MINUTES MARCH 31, 1997 1. The meeting was called to order at 6:37 PM by President Jerry Bramlett. Members Present: President Jerry Bramlett, Vice President Rodney Etchberger, Secretary Albert Fields, and Member Robert Roy. Members Absent: None Others Present: Member Elect Chester Pool, Assistant City Manager John Joerns, Assistant City Manager Jeff Litchfield, Director of Public Works Steve Gillett, Assistant Director of Public Works Buddy Jacobs, City Manager's Secretary Carol Buttler, and Null & Associates representative Chris Breaux. 2. The minutes from the regular meeting held May 23, 1996 were reviewed. Motion by Rob Roy, seconded by Al Fields to accept the minutes as written. Motion was unanimous. 3. President Jerry Bramlett administered the Oath of Office to Chester Pool. 4. Vice President Rodney Etchberger administered the Oath of Office to President Jerry Bramlett. 5. Assistant City Manager John Joerns introduced Chris Breaux of Null & Associates, who discussed the audit conducted by his firm. He stated that the financial statements of the Authority accurately depicted the condition of the Authority and were in conformance with generally accepted accounting principles. Jeff Litchfield reviewed the Annual Financial Report and answered questions from the Board regarding these statements. Motion by Al Fields, seconded by Rod Etchberger to accept the Annual Financial Audit as presented. Motion was unanimous. 6. Assistant City Manager John Joerns welcomed new member Chester Pool on behalf of the Authority. He distributed a letter written by the City opposing H.B. 1802, which allows more favorable terms to borrowers than the terms given to the Authority, as well as mandating a $1.00 per month charge to utility customers to be paid to the State. A copy of the letter is made a part of these minutes.