2000 08 16 BAWA Minutes•
•
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY
August 16, 2000
The Board of Directors of the Baytown Area Water Authority, Harris County, Texas, met
in regular session on Wednesday, August 16, 2000, at 8:00 a.m., at 7425 Thompson Road, in the
BAWA Conference Room with the following in attendance:
Robert L. Gillette, President
Peter R. Buenz, Secretary
Knox Beavers, Board Member
Absent: Dan Mundinger, Vice President
The meeting opened with a quorum present, and the following business was conducted.
Consider approval of the minutes of the meeting held on June 21, 2000
Board Member Buenz moved to approve the minutes. Board Member Beavers seconded
the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Board Members Beavers, Buenz,
and Gillette
Nays: None
The motion carried.
Discuss sale of water to Municipal Utility District No. 50
Herb Thomas
Mr. Thomas said that David Yeager, Texas Water Development Board, had called to
discuss Municipal Utility District No. 50, Barrett Station, located north of Highlands. The utility
district has problems with sanitary sewer and problems with drinking water. BAWA has been
approached by this district several times in the last fifteen years, but District 50 could not afford
the cost of the six -mile line from BAWA to the district's storage tank. The Texas Water
Development Board and other regulating authorities recommended regionalization and asked if
BAWA could sell up to one million gallons a day. The additional capacity BAWA will have in
approximately one year matches their needs for the summer of 2001. Mr. Yeager stated that
BAWA is the best option for Barrett Station and asked Mr. Thomas to talk with Jim Ainsworth,
20000816-2
Minutes of the Regular Session — August 16, 2000
of A&S Engineering. Mr. Thomas and Fred Pack met with Mr. Ainsworth to discuss a
twelve -inch water line to the site with an air gap so it would not be interconnected with Barrett
Station. The water line would be metered at the beginning point at BAWA and the district would
be responsible for maintaining the line. The potential revenue stream for BAWA at one million
gallons a day at today's rate is approximately $470,000 per year. The added capacity that
BAWA will have next summer is an additional six million gallons a day. The one million
gallons will not cause any problems.
Mr. Thomas said Barrett Station was located north of Highlands, and south of Crosby on
FM2100, just south of Highway 90. BAWA has been approached about operating the Crosby
system, a very small system that makes very poor quality water. Mr. Thomas said the distance
was too great. TWDB is not interested in Barrett Station tying on to the Crosby system. BAWA
has a good reputation and is sought after by districts with problems.
Consider adoption of fiscal year 2000-20001 budget
Fred Pack presented the proposed budget to the Board a copy of which is attached to
these minutes. Mike Daws and Monte Mercer discussed debt service, amortization, and working
capital. Mr. Mercer said that Houston had not increased its rates in several years and it is just a
matter of time until Houston issues new rates.
Board Member Buenz moved to adopt the budget and recommend it to Council. Board
Member Beavers seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Board Members Beavers, Buenz,
and Gillette
Nays: None
Manager's Report
Tony Brown said July was an exciting month because of all the construction at the plant.
Also, the weather was so hot and dry that the monthly average of 15.7 million gallons a day was
a record. July 15 through 22 was 17 mgd and approached 18 mgd on some days. There were no
failures.
Board of Directors Comments
Mr. Gillette commended the employees that maintain the plant.
20000816-3
Minutes of the Regular Session — August 16, 2000
Monte Mercer Comments
Mr. Mercer said the Board was to be commended.
Fred Pack's Comments
Mr. Pack said TNRCC had asked for a revised Water Conservation Plan with more detail.
Camp, Dresser & McKee will attend the next meeting to report on the proposed rules and
regulations and their effect on the ozone study.
Board of Directors Comments
Mr. Gillette said that Roy Fuller has moved his residence and offered his resignation as
he no longer meets the requirements for membership on the Board.
Adjourn
As there was no further business to be transacted, the meeting was adjourned.
Peter R. Buenz, Secret/
•