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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-22-85 Meeting of the La Porte Area Water Authority Mintues MINUTES LA PORTE AREA WATER AUTHORITY APRIL 22, 1985 1. The meeting was called to order by President Jerry Bramlett, at 6:35 P.M. MEMBERS OF THE BOARD PRESENT: President Jerry Bramlett, Vice President Al Fields, Secretary Rick Matthews, Member Cary Burnley MEMBERS OF THE BOARD NOT PRESENT: None OTHERS PRESENT: City Attorney John Armstrong, Public Works Director Jerry Hodge, Shoreacres City Attorney Bob Montgomery, Mayor of Morgan's Point John Grimes, William Metzger and Robert Reach both of Turner Collie & Braden, Inc. 2. Minutes of the March 18, 1985 meeting were brought before the Authority for approval. The only change noted was that Cecil Allen of Turner Collie & Braden, Inc. was present at the previous meeting, not Neil Bishop. A motion was made by Cary Burnley to accept the minutes with the noted change, seconded by Al Fields. The motion was unanimous. 3. Morgan's Point and Shoreacres have decided they would like to enter into the feasibility study of the current phase. Morgan's Point did not receive a contractual agreement, but would sign upon receipt. Bob Montgomery suggested that an interim plan for the Board be to expand its membership by adding representatives from other entities that are involved. The Board will act on this proposal at a later date. Turner Collie & Braden was not sure of any additional costs that would be incurred by adding Morgan's Point and Shoreacres. Rick Matthews made a motion to accept Morgan's Point and Shoreacres to the current phase with a prorated share plus any additional costs as determined by Turner Collie & Braden. It was seconded by Cary Burnley and passed unanimously. Morgan's Point is to receive a contractual agreement and a copy of the resolution. 4. The report from Turner Collie & Braden on the revision to the feasibility study was not presented. This was due to incomplete information, but a draft of the report would be ready in one week. When the draft is complete Turner Collie & Braden will call and a special meeting of the Board will be called. La Porte Area Water Authority Minutes April 22, 1985 Page Two 4. (continued) Turner Collie & Braden has visited the Health Department in Austin to discuss Health Department criteria for the Big Three plant. There were several nonconforming items and some modifications will be needed. These include a clear well that was not covered, filter design, and THM exceeding limitations. The recommendations made by Turner Collie & Braden include: 1. The alternative involving the use of the Big Three Industries plant should be evaluated on the basis of a 15 year period applied to both the treatment facility and transmission lines. 2. All preoperating costs should be capitalized. 3. All alternatives should be evaluated on an the use of bonds issued by the Authority. call when draft of the report is ready and will be called. equal financing basis assuming Turner Collie & Braden, Inc. will a special meeting of the Authority Al Fields will meet with a representative of the Subsidence District on Wednesday, April 24, 1985 to discuss progress made by the Water Authority Board. 5. There being no further business to come before the La Porte Area Water Authority the meeting was adjourned at 8:35 P.M. Submitted, ------- Rick Matthews Secretary/Treasurer Passed and Approved this the ~~ day , 1985