HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-01-12 Regular Meeting of the La Porte Area Water AuthorityLA PORTE AREA WATER AUTHORITY
MINUTES
August 1, 2012
The meeting was called to order at 6:04 PM by President David Janda.
Members Present: President David Janda, Vice President Kenneth Schlather, Members Dennis Steger,
Randy Woodard, Doug Martin
Members Absent: None
Others Present: General Manager Corby AIexander, Public Works Director David Mick, Director of
Finance Michael Dolby
2. The minutes from the meeting held May 9, 2012 were reviewed and unanimously approved.
3. President David Janda welcomed new board member Doug Martin and new City Manager La
Porte/General Manager LPAWA.
4. David Mick presented the Draft FY 2013 LPAWA Operating Budget and noted that staff received a
revised budget estimate from the City of Houston the day prior. The previous City of Houston budget
estimate was $0.6299/1000 gallons treated; the revised estimate is $0.6205/1000 gallons. FY 2013
billings to LPAWA member cities of La Pone, Shoreacres, and Morgan's Pointe will be based on the
revised City of Houston estimate. The budget was unanimously approved.
5. David Mick updated the board on the progress of the budget discussions with the City of Houston.
Houston did reduce their budget estimate as noted in the LPAWA Operating Budget discussion, but the
conversations and work with Houston continues for the Southeast Water Purification Plant co -owners and
Houston's consideration of further reductions. The board agreed that staff will continue to work through
the committee of co -owners that is currently negotiating with Houston.
6. The General Manager had no additional report comments.
7. President David Janda and board member Dennis Steger both commented on the passing of Steve
Valerius noting Steve's many contributions to a number of boards including the La Porte Area Water
Authority and the City of La Porte as a whole. The entire board shared these sentiments.
The board secretary position will be filled during the next board meeting.
S. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:20 PM
Secretary
PASSED AND APPROVED
ON THIS DAY