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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-07-1989 Meetingw • LA PORTE AREA WATER AUTHORITY MINUTES MARCH 7, 1989 1. The meeting was called to order at 6:07 P.M. by President Jerry Bramlett. MEMBERS PRESENT: President Jerry Bramlett, Vice President Richard Matthews, Secretary Claude Graves, Member Mike Wadsworth. MEMBERS ABSENT: None OTHERS PRESENT: John Joerns, Assistant City Manager; Steve Gillett, Director of Public Works; John Armstrong, Authority Attorney; Dale Conger, Espey Huston & Associates, Inc.; David Schwartz, Baker & Botts; David Fetzer, Moroney & Beissner. 2. The minutes from the February 7, 1989 regular meeting were read. Motion was made to accept the minutes as presented by Vice President Richard Matthews and seconded by Member Mike Wadsworth. Motion was unanimous. 3. Invoice from Peat Marwick Main & Company was discussed. John Joerns explained that this was a progress payment, with the total authorized amount being four thousand dollars ($4,000.00), along with expenses, not-to-exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00). It is estimated that the audit will be complete by the next Authority meeting. Motion was made by Vice President Richard Matthews to approve payment of Peat Marwick Main & Company invoice in the amount of two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) and seconded by Member Mike Wadsworth. Motion was unanimous. Secretary Claude Graves arrived for the meeting at 6:1~+ P.M. 4. President Jerry Bramlett introduced the resolution to authorize the sale of $~.8 million contract revenue bonds, Series II 1888, and to authorize an agreement with the paying agent/registrar, with motion being made by Vice President Richard Matthews and seconded by Member Mike Wadsworth. John Armstrong, Authority Attorney, outlined the resolution. Mr. Armstrong stated this resolution is very similar to the resolution passed earlier to authorize the issuance of bonds to buy into the Southeast Water Purification Plant. This issuance is to fund construction of the water transmission facilities. David Schwartz of Baker & Botts summarized two changes in this resolution. Mr. Schwartz stated that (1) the interest rate is the same, but the payment schedule is pushed back a year; and (2) the Water Development Board has requested that any unused bond proceeds, after a final accounting, be returned to the Water Development Fund. President Jerry Bramlett called for a vote. The motion was unanimous. • • Page Two Minutes March 7, 1989 5. Assistant City Manager John Joerns outlined the need to move forward with a decision to issue a notice to proceed to circumvent the need for an additional special called meeting. It is requested that the Authority authorize the General Manager to issue the notice to proceed. An area of concern was expressed by the Board regarding the acquisition of easements prior to issuance of the notice to proceed. Mr. Joerns informed the Board that the Coastal Water Authority (CWA) had returned the ten thousand dollar ($10,000.00) check that was sent along with a letter describing this would be payment in full for the license agreement to use the Bayport R.O.W. A letter received from the CWA dated March 7, 1989, was discussed. Mr. Joerns stated the letter was written to assure the Board that the construction contract should go forth. The Board expressed concern over the final accounting of costs. Attorney John Armstrong recommended that the Board require the General Manager to issue the notice to proceed with the following stipulations; (1) Bond proceeds have been received, and (2) a license agreement or a right of entry be executed with CWA. Motion wa.s made by Secretary Claude Graves and seconded by Vice President Richard Matthews to authorize the General Manager to issue a notice to proceed with the provision that (1) the bond proceeds have been received and (2) subject to the conditions provided by the engineer. Motion was unanimous. 6. Dale Conger had nothing to report at this time. 7. John Joerns outlined the recent meeting with William P. Bullock, Assistant Director of Utility Operations, Public Works Department with the City of Houston. Mr. Joerns stated Mr. Bullock, who is in charge of operations of the plant, wanted to establish a relationship with customers of the City of Houston. Mr. Joerns explained an update of the SEWPP cost estimate is not available from the City of Houston. 8. President Jerry Bramlett had no additional comments. • Page Three Minutes March 7, 1989 9. There being no further business to discuss, a motion was made by Vice President Richard Matthews and seconded by Member Mike Wadsworth to adjourn. The motion was unanimous and the meeting was adjourned at 6:55 P.M. Claude Graves, Secretary/Treasurer PASSED AND APPROVED: .. ~--} ON THIS DAY ~ ~ ~~ , 19 ~`~ I R ~C1 °~ r r. ~ ~_ Jerky Bram?~~t,' Preside