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• LA FORTE AREA WATER AUTHORITY MINUTES JANUARY 19, 1993 1. The meeting was called to order at 6:32 P.M. by President Jerry Bramlett. MEMBERS PRESENT: President Jerry Bramlett, Member James Sweeton, Secretary/Treasurer Al Fields and Member Rodney Etchberger. OTHERS PRESENT: Robert T. Herrera, General Manager, John Joerns, Assistant City Manager, Jeff Litchfield, Finance Director, Chris Breaux, Auditor for Null & Associates, Steve Gillett, Director of Public Works and Buddy Jacobs, Assistant Director of Public Works. 2. Minutes from the regular meeting held October 20, 1992 were read. Motion made by Member James Sweeton to accept as read and seconded by Secretary/Treasurer Al Fields. Motion unanimous. 3. "Catchup" Payment to the City of Houston was discussed by Mr. Herrera. Staff recommended payment of invoice in the amount of $9,425.43. James Sweeton asked several questions concerning the bill. Steve Gillett answered these questions. Motion made by Al Fields and seconded by Rodney Etchberger. Motion unanimous. 4. Mr. Herrera introduced Mr. Chris Breaux, Auditor for Null & Associates. He explained the reason for the annual audit and financial report. He stated that the Authority is in compliance with all of the accounting and funding requirements. He gave the Authority members a copy of the City of La Porte 92/93 Budget which includes the LPAWA budget. Jerry Bramlett asked if the funds were invested and Jeff Litchfield explained the way the funds are handled and invested. Al Fields made motion to approve with noted changes. Rodney Etchberger seconded. Motion unanimous. 5. Mr. Herrera stated that Mr. Fields had requested a monthly expenditure report. Jeff Litchfield explained that the computer system cannot open new fiscal year reports until the old year is closed out, usually 2-3 months. He explained the spreadsheet attached to the financial statement he is presenting, is in lieu of a formal expenditure report for the time being.