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LA PORTE AREA WATER AUTHORITY <br />MINUTES <br />August 1, 2012 <br />The meeting was called to order at 6:04 PM by President David Janda. <br />Members Present: President David Janda, Vice President Kenneth Schlather, Members Dennis Steger, <br />Randy Woodard, Doug Martin <br />Members Absent: None <br />Others Present: General Manager Corby AIexander, Public Works Director David Mick, Director of <br />Finance Michael Dolby <br />2. The minutes from the meeting held May 9, 2012 were reviewed and unanimously approved. <br />3. President David Janda welcomed new board member Doug Martin and new City Manager La <br />Porte/General Manager LPAWA. <br />4. David Mick presented the Draft FY 2013 LPAWA Operating Budget and noted that staff received a <br />revised budget estimate from the City of Houston the day prior. The previous City of Houston budget <br />estimate was $0.6299/1000 gallons treated; the revised estimate is $0.6205/1000 gallons. FY 2013 <br />billings to LPAWA member cities of La Pone, Shoreacres, and Morgan's Pointe will be based on the <br />revised City of Houston estimate. The budget was unanimously approved. <br />5. David Mick updated the board on the progress of the budget discussions with the City of Houston. <br />Houston did reduce their budget estimate as noted in the LPAWA Operating Budget discussion, but the <br />conversations and work with Houston continues for the Southeast Water Purification Plant co -owners and <br />Houston's consideration of further reductions. The board agreed that staff will continue to work through <br />the committee of co -owners that is currently negotiating with Houston. <br />6. The General Manager had no additional report comments. <br />7. President David Janda and board member Dennis Steger both commented on the passing of Steve <br />Valerius noting Steve's many contributions to a number of boards including the La Porte Area Water <br />Authority and the City of La Porte as a whole. The entire board shared these sentiments. <br />The board secretary position will be filled during the next board meeting. <br />S. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:20 PM <br />Secretary <br />PASSED AND APPROVED <br />ON THIS DAY <br />