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LA FORTE AREA WATER AUTHORITY
MINUTES
JANUARY 19, 1993
1. The meeting was called to order at 6:32 P.M. by President Jerry
Bramlett.
MEMBERS PRESENT: President Jerry Bramlett, Member James
Sweeton, Secretary/Treasurer Al Fields and Member Rodney
Etchberger.
OTHERS PRESENT: Robert T. Herrera, General Manager, John Joerns,
Assistant City Manager, Jeff Litchfield, Finance Director, Chris
Breaux, Auditor for Null & Associates, Steve Gillett, Director of
Public Works and Buddy Jacobs, Assistant Director of Public
Works.
2. Minutes from the regular meeting held October 20, 1992 were read.
Motion made by Member James Sweeton to accept as read and
seconded by Secretary/Treasurer Al Fields. Motion unanimous.
3. "Catchup" Payment to the City of Houston was discussed by Mr.
Herrera. Staff recommended payment of invoice in the amount of
$9,425.43. James Sweeton asked several questions concerning the
bill. Steve Gillett answered these questions. Motion made by Al
Fields and seconded by Rodney Etchberger. Motion unanimous.
4. Mr. Herrera introduced Mr. Chris Breaux, Auditor for Null &
Associates. He explained the reason for the annual audit and
financial report. He stated that the Authority is in compliance
with all of the accounting and funding requirements. He gave the
Authority members a copy of the City of La Porte 92/93 Budget
which includes the LPAWA budget.
Jerry Bramlett asked if the funds were invested and Jeff
Litchfield explained the way the funds are handled and invested.
Al Fields made motion to approve with noted changes. Rodney
Etchberger seconded. Motion unanimous.
5. Mr. Herrera stated that Mr. Fields had requested a monthly
expenditure report. Jeff Litchfield explained that the computer
system cannot open new fiscal year reports until the old year is
closed out, usually 2-3 months. He explained the spreadsheet
attached to the financial statement he is presenting, is in lieu
of a formal expenditure report for the time being.
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Mr. Herrera discussed the water bought and sold by the LPAWA. He
went into the mechanics of the way the water is metered. Buddy
Jacobs explained the way the meters are read. Jerry Bramlett
asked what it would take to charge, through the contract, an
entity a premium on water used above the amount contracted. Mr.
Herrera said he would have to visit with legal counsel and bring
an answer back to the Board.
Steve Gillett explained the Operations and Maintenance audit of
the SEWPP. Several items concerning the operations and
maintenance of the plant were discussed.
6. There being no further business, motion made by Rodney Etchberger
and seconded by James Sweeton to adjourn. Motion unanimous.
Meeting adjourned at 7:30 P.M.
Al Fields, Secretary-Treasurer
PASSED AND APPROVED:
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