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Home My WebLink About08-12-86 Meeting of the La Porte Area Water Authority Minutes LA PORTE AREA WATER AUTHORITY BOARD MINUTES August 12, 1986 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by President Jerry Bramlett. MEMBERS PRESENT: President Jerry Bramlett, Vice-President Al Fields, Secretary Rick Matthews, Member Cary Burnley OTHERS PRESENT: Authority Attorney John Armstrong, Neil Bishop and Cecil Allen of Turner, Collie & Braden, David Fetzer of Moroney, Beissner & Co., Ron Neighbors, General Manager of the Harris-Galveston Coastal Subsidence District, Steve Gillett, Acting Public Works Director 2. The minutes of the meeting on May 28, 1986, were read and approved with corrections as noted. 3. Neil Bishop and Cecil Allen presented the new cost comparisons between the Southeast Plant and building a plant in La Porte. The new costs include the CIWA line, expansion of the Lynchburg pumping station, additional engineering (geotechnical), and operation and maintenance costs. The bottom line figures were quite similar. 4. Ron Neighbors made a presentation of the Subsidence District's plan and Policies. He indicated that although he could not speak for the Subsidence District Board, he believed the delays the La Porte Area Water Authority were encountering were unavoidable and should not have any bearing on permit reapplications. He also stated that the present goal of being on surface water by 1990 should be adhered to regardless of the direction the Authority moves. Cary Burnley made a motion for the La Porte Area Water Authority to purchase treated water from the City of Houston Southeast Plant subject to a satisfactory contract being negotiated with the City of Houston. Second by Rick Matthews. It passed unanimously. Another motion was made and seconded to advise all entities involved with the La Porte Area Water Authority that negotiations will be started with the City of Houston. It passed unanimously. This letter is to be hand carried to each entity with a copy to the Harris-Galveston Coastal Subsidence District. John Armstrong will begin reviewing contracts for development of a satisfactory contract between La Porte Area Water Authority and the City of Houston. 5. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:55 P.M. Page Two Minutes August 12, 1986 La Porte Area Water Authority Matthews Secretary/Treasurer PASSED AND APPROVED~ \ '\ DAY OF' '- .~ ~'-- ,19~ ~~~~ Jer.. ett, Presiden