HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-09-1988 MeetingL~ORTE AREA WATER AUTHORITY.
[~9INUTES
FEBRUARY 9, 1988
1. The meeting was called to order at 6:05 P.M. by President, Jerry
Bramlett.
MEMBERS PRESENT: President Jerry Bramlett, Secretary Claude
Graves, Member Mike Wadsworth
MEMBERS ABSENT: Vice President Rick Matthews
OTHERS PRESENT: Bob Herrera, General Manager; Steve Gillett,
Public Works Director; Buddy Jacobs, Assistant Public Works
Director; Authority Attorney John Armstrong; Dale Conger of
Espey/Huston
2. The minutes of the meeting held on January 1g, 1988 were read.
Motion was made to approve minutes with noted changes by Claude
Graves and seconded by Mike Wadsworth. Motion was unanimous.
3. Invoice from Espey/Huston was discussed. Steve Gillett passed out
expenditure report and explained all the items. Claude Graves
asked for clarification of overbilling noted on current invoice.
Dale Conger was asked by Bob Herrera to check and get back with an
explanation. Motion was made by Claude Graves and seconded by
Mike Wadsworth to pay invoice and request written clarification
from Espey/Huston for overbilling. Motion was unanimous.
~4. Annexation Petition of Bay MUD was discussed. Bob Herrera turned
over to John Armstrong to discuss attorney opinions. John
Armstrong discussed petition requirements. He stated the form of
the petition is appropriate. Petition has 51 signatures
(needs 50). The Board needs to certify the petition. The
annexation hearing must be held within 30 days of certification.
Requirements of hearing were discussed. John Armstrong stated
area to be annexed must be contiguous to boundaries. Bay h1UD is
two (2) separate sections split by Shoreacres. Claude Graves
questioned as to the possibi]_ity of contiguous meaning touching in
one area. Bay MUD is a single entity. John Armstrong is to check
on legality of this idea.
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The Board directed John Armstrong to contact the Texas Water
Commission by telephone for an opinion on annexation legality.
Bob Herrera and John Armstrong to get back with Bay MUD and
explain that the legal aspects of annexation is being
investigated. Claude Graves asked about the make-up of the Board
if Bay N1UD is annexed. Bob Herrera stated Bay MUD would be able
to submit a nomination for one (1) additional Board Member to the
La Porte City Council..
Motion was made by Claude Graves to investigate annexation
procedures and report back to the Board on March 8, 1988.
Seconded by Mike Wadsworth. Motion was unanimous.
5. Dale Conger reported the Design Engineering Report was complete.
He gave an update on present work being done. He expressed the
need for aerial survey of new Bay MUD route. Dale also
recommended adding aerial survey and asked the Board for
direction. Claude Graves asked if extra cost can be passed to Bay
MUD. Bob Herrera stated the possibility will be investigated.
Dale Conger reported that City staff is still working on obtaining
permission from Harris County Flood Control P.istrict to use Big
Island Slough and an easement from PPG along Bay Area Blvd.
6. Bob Herrera reported on two (2) phone calls to Sam Dixon of
Coastal Water Authority. Bob Herrera intends to visit Sam Dixon
on right-of-way acquisition and to continue building
relationships. Also Bob Herrera reported one the meeting with the
Harris County Flood Control District about the use of Big Island
Slough right-of-way. He indicated the Harris County Flood Control
District had denied the Authority~s request for use of the
right-of-way. An appeal to Mr. Green of the Harris County Flood
Control District will be made on the denial.
Bob Herrera requested the Directors execute the Bonds For
Liability he distributed. This Bond is for liability protection
of the Directors.
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7. President Jerry Bramlett had no report at this time.
8. There being no further business to discuss the meeting was
adjourned at 7:30 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted
laude Graves, Secretary/Treasurer
PASSED AND APPROVED:O~~ Q
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