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• • LA PORTE AREA WATER AUTHORITY MINUTE5 June 18,1997 The meeting was called to order at 6:34 PM by President Jerry Bramlett. Members Present: President Jerry Bramlett, Secretary Albert Fields, Members Robert Roy and Chester Pool. Members Absent: Vice President Rodney Etchberger. Others Present: General Manager Robert T. Herrera, Assistant City Manager John Joerns, Assistant City Manager Jeff Litchfield, Director of Public Works Steve Gillett, Assistant Director of Public Works Buddy Jacobs, and City Manager's Secretary Cazol Butler. 2. The minutes from the regulaz meeting held March 31, 1997 were reviewed. Motion by Al Fields, seconded by Chester Pool to accept the minutes as written. Motion was unanimous. 3. President Jerry Bramlett administered the Oath of Office to Robert Roy. 4. President Jerry Bramlett administered the oath of Office to Albert Fields. Vice President Rodney Etchberger was not present. 6. General Manager Robert T. Herrera reviewed the proposed 1997-98 Budget and answered questions. Motion was made by Robert Roy, seconded by Albert Fields to approve the budget as presented. Motion was unanimous. 7. General Manager Robert T. Herrera reported that the Authority should consider a date for the annual retreat. The tazget date would be in September or October. Staffwould contact them in the neaz future to establish a date convenient to all. General Manager Robert T. Herrera reviewed the request from the City of Morgan's Point for additional water to serve the current and potential cruise line. He and Director of Public Works Steve Gillett outlined the problems associated with the request. No excess capacity is available, nor is the existing transmission system capable of delivery in the amount requested. Herrera and staff would work with Morgan's Point to determine if alternatives are available.