1975 01 21 BAWA Minutes 3
Minutes - BAWA Board September 20, 1973
Paul Martin suggested that the Board authorize a contract betwen the
City of Baytown and the Authority for Administrative services . Mr. Paul Jason
moved to authorize a contract between the Baytown Area Water Authority and the
City of Baytown for Administrative services under the Texas Interlocal Cooperation
Act and the Enabling Act. Mr. Jason then inquired about federal grants which
might be available for use by the Authority, but Mr. Lanham said that at this
time he knew of no federal grants which were available. Mr. Jason inquired
about the previous engineering studys made and Mr. Lanham informed him that the
last complete study was made by Turner, Collie and Braden in 1969, and he would
see to it that each member received a copy of this report; also , he would see to
it that each member received a copy of the proposals presented to Council by each
of the three engineering firms now under consideration. Mr. Kimmons then asked if
the Board was now ready to consider the motion made by Mr. Jason. Mr. Butrick
seconded the motion concerning the contracting between the City and Authority for
Administrative services. All members voted in favor of this motion.
Mr. Lanham then suggested that the Board set a date and time limit to
hear the proposals of the three engineering firms . Mayor Gentry entered the
meeting at this time and after being informed that the Board would meet to in-
terview the engineering proposals and that the Board had agreed on a luncheon
meeting with the Council prior to the meeting to select the engineering firm,
expressed a desire to cancel the luncheon meeting between the Board and the
Council since the Board would not have anything concrete to report. The Board
agreed with the Mayor that the meeting would be futile at this time. Mr. Kimmons
suggested that the Board meet at 10:00 o'clock a.m. on a day convenient to all
Board members to interview the engineering firms , allocating thirty (30) minutes
to each firm. The Mayor suggested that before the Board met with the firms , the
Board should decide what things are most pertinent since all the firms are com-
petent. Questions concerning the cost of the engineering study were asked and
the Mayor replied that most engineering firms operate on a set fee basis. The
Mayor said the City would employ whichever firm the Board recommended. This
firm would make a quick feasibility study and recommend what route to take, sur-
face or underground usage. Then the Authority would need to negotiate a contract
with the City of Baytown to implement the engineering firms proposals . Mr. Kimmons
asked if at this point the Board would have to go to the citizens for a vote.
Mayor Gentry said that the citizens would have to vote on the contract.
Mr. Kimmons suggested that the meeting to interview the engineering firms
be set for September 25, 1973 at 10:00 o 'clock a.m. , allocating thirty (30) minutes
to each firm. The Board agreed that this would be the most convenient time for
all its members to meet and the best approach to take in interviewing each firm.
There being no further business to discuss , the motion was made and duly
seconded to adjourn. The vote was unanimous to adjourn.
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Paul Jason , Secretary