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LA PORTE AREA WATER AUTHORITY
MINUTES
MARCH 31, 1997
1. The meeting was called to order at 6:37 PM by President Jerry Bramlett.
Members Present: President Jerry Bramlett, Vice President Rodney Etchberger,
Secretary Albert Fields, and Member Robert Roy.
Members Absent: None
Others Present: Member Elect Chester Pool, Assistant City Manager John Joerns,
Assistant City Manager Jeff Litchfield, Director of Public Works Steve Gillett,
Assistant Director of Public Works Buddy Jacobs, City Manager's Secretary
Carol Buttler, and Null & Associates representative Chris Breaux.
2. The minutes from the regular meeting held May 23, 1996 were reviewed. Motion
by Rob Roy, seconded by Al Fields to accept the minutes as written. Motion was
unanimous.
3. President Jerry Bramlett administered the Oath of Office to Chester Pool.
4. Vice President Rodney Etchberger administered the Oath of Office to President
Jerry Bramlett.
5. Assistant City Manager John Joerns introduced Chris Breaux of Null &
Associates, who discussed the audit conducted by his firm. He stated that the
financial statements of the Authority accurately depicted the condition of the
Authority and were in conformance with generally accepted accounting
principles.
Jeff Litchfield reviewed the Annual Financial Report and answered questions
from the Board regarding these statements.
Motion by Al Fields, seconded by Rod Etchberger to accept the Annual Financial
Audit as presented. Motion was unanimous.
6. Assistant City Manager John Joerns welcomed new member Chester Pool on
behalf of the Authority. He distributed a letter written by the City opposing
H.B. 1802, which allows more favorable terms to borrowers than the terms given
to the Authority, as well as mandating a $1.00 per month charge to utility
customers to be paid to the State. A copy of the letter is made a part of these
minutes.
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Joerns related the problems associated with the proposed expansion of the
Southeast Water Purification Plant, and told Board Members that the staffwould
continue to monitor the situation and update the Board.
Joerns requested the Board to consider a possible date for the proposed annual
retreat for the Board.
Al Fields questioned the residency requirements for board membership since he
has moved to Morgan's Point. The staff reported that the last legislative session
had amended the enabling legislation of the Authority and eliminated all
residency requirements for board members.
7. There being no further business, motion made by Rob Roy, seconded by
Chester Pool to adjourn. The motion was unanimous and the meeting adjourned
at 7:20 PM.
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Al Fields, Secretary/Treasurer
PASSED AND APPROVED
ON THIS DAY ~ ~ , 1997.
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