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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY
December 13, 2000
The Board of Directors of the Baytown Area Water Authority, Harris County, Texas, met in
special session on Wednesday, December 13, 2000, at 7425 Thompson Road, in the BAWA
Conference Room, with the following in attendance:
Robert L. Gillette, President
Dan Mundinger, Vice President
Peter R. Buenz, Secretary
Knox Beavers, Board Member
Sam T. Schulze, Board Member
The meeting opened with a quorum present, and the following business was conducted.
Consider approval of the minutes for the meeting held on November 15, 2000
Board Member Buenz moved to approve the minutes for the meeting held on November 15,
2000. Board Member Mundinger seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Board Members Beavers, Buenz,
Gillette, Schulze and Mundinger
Nays: None
Consider acceptance of the Financial Statements for Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2000.
Mike Daws reviewed the Financial Statements for the fiscal year ending on September 30, 2000.
The net income increased $1,200,000. The increase was due to the increase in sales, the rate
increase, the Sanchez Oil royalties and the reduction in expenditures on chemicals. The annual
debt obligations were reviewed. He noted the discrepancy between the water sold and the water
purchased from Houston. He explained that the discrepancy was a result of the Houston meters
not being in service and the water purchased being estimated by BAWA and accepted by
Houston.
Fred Pack reviewed the Houston meter problems and the procedure used by BAWA employees
to estimate water brought into the plant.
Mark Tiller related that the auditors had a concern over potential liability from the Houston
meter problem. After a thorough review, it was determined that no liability would exist. The
rate increase equated to $350,000 in increased revenue. The sales volume increase was due to
the dry weather. The raw water purchased increased 4 million gallons. The total non -operating
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revenue increased $280,000.
Board member Buenz moved acceptance of the financial statements. Board member Mundinger
seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Board Members Beavers, Buenz,
Gillette, Schulze and Mundinger
Nays: None
Manager's Report
Fred Pack reported that the Administration Building rehabilitation project is proceeding. A pre -
bid meeting was held, with two contractors in attendance. The bid opening will be next
Thursday, December 21, and more contractors are expected to bid. The award should be
presented to the Board at the next meeting.
Fred Pack reported that the expansion project has been slowed by the weather, but is only one
week behind schedule. An additional crew will be brought in to work on the basin and the work
will likely catch up to the schedule. Other work on the project has been proceeding, such as
underground piping and work on the chemical building.
Adjourn
As there was no further business to be transacted, the meeting adjourned at 8:11 a.m.
Peter R. Buenz, Secr
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