HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-25-1993 MeetingLA FORTE AREA WATER AUTHORITY
MINUTES
MAY 25, 1993
1. The meeting was called to order at 6:45 P.M. by President Jerry
Bramlett.
MEMBERS PRESENT: President Jerry Bramlett, Member James
Sweeton, Member Rodney Etchberger and Secretary/Treasurer Al
Fields arrived at 7:20 P.M.
OTHERS PRESENT: Jeff Litchfield, Finance Director, Steve
Gillett, Director of Public Works and Buddy Jacobs, Assistant
Director of Public Works.
2. Minutes from the regular meeting held January 19, 1993 were read.
Motion made by Member James Sweeton to accept as read and
seconded by member Rodney Etchberger. Motion unanimous.
3. Motion was made by James Sweeton and seconded by Rodney
Etchberger to ratify the "catch-up" payment to the City of
Houston as of 12-31-92 in the amount of $12,566.02. Steve Gillett
discussed the spreadsheet and explained that the time frame for
meetings forced a payment with the General Manager's
authorization. He stated that the meetings will try to be
scheduled when "catch-up" payments are due. Steve Gillett
recommended payment. Motion unanimous.
4. Motion made by Rodney Etchberger and seconded by James Sweeton to
approve "catch-up" payment to the City of Houston as of
$21,875.25. Steve Gillett discussed the spreadsheet. He stated
that he was attempting to get the City of Houston to hold an
operator's meeting to discuss what was still left to be done at
the plant. He recommended payment. He answered several questions
concerning plant construction costs and the contractor's dispute
with City of Houston. Motion unanimous.
5. Motion made by James Sweeton and seconded by Rodney Etchberger to
approve Operator's Agreement. Steve Gillett stated that the main
difference in this contract from the current one is a three (3)
year option period instead of one (1) year as is present. Steve
Gillett answered several questions concerning the agreement.
Staff recommends approval of the Agreement. Motion unanimous.
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6. Motion made by Rodney Etchberger and seconded by James Sweeton to
approve the 93-94 Budget. Steve Gillett answered several
questions concerning the budget and operational items. Motion
unanimous.
7. Steve Gillett discussed the contract between the entities and the
La Porte Area Water Authority concerning the taking of more water
than contracted. Jeff Litchfield handed out two items concerning
financial management of Authority funds. He discussed these and
answered several questions about the operational costs and
expended amounts.
Mr. Fields asked if the other two entities had been consulted
about the possibility of a lump sum. Jeff Litchfield stated he
had not consulted with the other two entities until guidance was
given from the Board.
8. There being no further business, motion made by James Sweeton and
seconded by Al Fields to adjourn. Motion unanimous. Meeting
adjourned at 7:45 P.M.
Al Fields, Secretary-Treasurer
PASSED AND APP OVED:
ON THIS DAY ~ ~' , 19,~
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