1999 01 19 BAWA MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY
January 19, 1999
The Board of Directors of the Baytown Area Water Authority, Harris County,
Texas, met in regular session on Wednesday, January 19, 1999 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
Roy L. Fuller, Board Member
The meeting opened with a quorum present, and the following business was
conducted.
Consider Approval of the Minutes for the Regular meeting Held on December 9, 1998,
and the Special Meeting Held on December 16, 1998.
Board Member Beavers moved to approve the minutes of December 9, 1998 and
December 16, 1998 meetings. Board Member Buenz seconded the motion. The vote
follows:
Ayes:
Nays:
Board Members Beavers, Buenz, Fuller, and Gillette
None
Receive Qualifications Statement Presentations.
Qualifications Statement Presentations were made in the following order:
Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc.
Malcolm Pirnie, Inc.
Wayne Smith & Associates
*Board Member Mundinger arrived during the Malcolm Pirnie presentation.
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Consider Approval of Engineer to Develop Plans and Specifications for the BAWA Plant
Expansion
After discussion of the three presentations, the board concluded that Camp
Dresser & McKee, Inc. (CDM) was the most qualified firm to develop plans and
specifications for the BAWA Plant Expansion. CDM specializes in water, wastewater
facilities. They are a leader in disinfection techniques with 120 professionals in Texas.
They have a local experienced staff who are very familiar with the BAWA facilities.
They have been involved in the expansion/construction of over 20 water treatment
plants in Texas and over 150 nationwide. The firm has worked on projects for Dallas,
Fort Worth, and Houston. Bob Monk, P.E., part of the team to be assigned to the
BAWA project, is nationally, as well as internationally known for his expertise in
filtration.
Board Member Buenz moved to select Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc. to begin
negotiations for a contract. If the contract negotiations fail, Mr. Buenz requested to
open the matter back up for discussion. Board Member Beavers seconded the motion.
The vote follows:
Ayes:
Nays:
Adjourn
Board Members Beavers, Buenz, Fuller, Gillette, and Mundinger
None
There being no further business to be transacted, the meeting was adjourned.
Peter R. Bu nz Peter R. Bu nz
Secretary