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 PRESENT: Jack Owen, City Manager, Jerry Hodge, Martha Eldridge, Travis Doughty, Cary Burnley, Jerry Bramlett, Al Fields, Susan Gilliland, Jimmie Schindewolf, Dave Corbin, John Longley, Jayne Self, Jim Hutchison The meeting was called to order by Cary Burnley, President, at 7:00 P.M. It was first noted, the Board needed to have the Oath's of Office in their main file, and it was noted that J. J. Meza has possession of these. The Board asked that this be followed up on. 'The minutes from the previous meeting were approved, with a motion from Susan Gilliland and seconded by Jerry Bramlett, with the vote being unanimous. The next item on the agenda was to consider responsibilities of liabilities of the La Porte Water Authority Board members. Mr. Owen stated that the duties are set out in the Act, and the powers of the Board are broad, but still restricted. The Act states that the Board has the right to go 30 miles out of it's boundaries. Mr. Owen read the general powers and duties of the board. Cary Burnley questioned if any Board member has previously served on another Board. The Board members all responded negatively. Mr. Owen stated the Authority powers are subject to the powers granted by the Gulf Coast Waste Disposgl Authority. The Board may not levy, assess or collect tax on any property, nor can any City Council member serve on tIle Board. At this time, it was noted how to fill a vacancy on the Board, that Board members do not receive any pay, and that Board members are bonded on a blanket bond. The Board's liabilities are approximately the same as the City Council, and Hr. Burnley added that the Board members are exempt from liabilities. Mr. Burnley pointed out that he would like Board members to make suggestions to committee members. It was noted, that one (1) director of the Board must live outside the City of La Porte, but still be within the Water Authority boundaries. At this point, the terms of the Board members were discussed. It was requested a copy of the Act be sent to Mr. Schindewolf and Ronald Neighbors of the Subsidence District. It was brought to attention that the Board may sell revenue bonds, supported by revenues, not taxes.