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2024 05 09 BAWA Minutes, SpecialMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY May 9, 2024 The Board of Directors of the Baytown Area Water Authority (BAWA) met in a Special Meeting on May 09, 2024, at 4:30 P.M., in the Baytown Conference Room of the Baytown City Hall, 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas with the following in attendance: Brenda Bradley Smith President Frank McKay III Secretary Jimmy Smith Director David Start, Jr. Director Carol Flynt Assistant General Manager Scott Lemond General Counsel Angela Jackson Assistant Secretary President Brenda Bradley Smith convened the May 09, 2024, BAWA Board Special Meeting with a quorum present at 4:32 P.M., all members were present with the exception of Director Alyssa Linares, who was absent. 1. CITIZEN COMMENTS President Brenda Bradley Smith announced no one signed up to speak. 2. MINUTES a. Consider approving the minutes of the Baytown Area Water Authority Regular Meeting held on January 17, 2024. b. Consider approving the minutes of the Baytown Area Water Authority Regular Meeting held on February 21, 2024. A motion was made by Director Jimmy Smith, and seconded by Secretary Frank McKay III, to approve the Baytown Area Water Authority Regular Meeting minutes held on January 17, 2024 and February 21, 2024, as submitted. The vote was as follows: Ayes: President Brenda Bradley Smith, Secretary Frank McKay 1I1, Director Jimmy Smith Nays: None Other: Director David Start, Jr. (Abstained), Director Alyssa Linares (Absent) BAWA Board Special Meeting Minutes May 9, 2024 Page 2 of 5 Approved C. Consider approving the minutes of the Baytown Area Water Authority Regular Meeting held on March 20, 2024. A motion was made by Director David Start, Jr, and seconded by Director Jimmy Smith, to approve the Baytown Area Water Authority Regular Meeting minutes held on March 20, 2024, as submitted. The vote was as follows: Ayes: President Brenda Bradley Smith, Director Jimmy Smith, Director David Start, Jr. Nays: None Other: Secretary Frank McKay III (Abstained), Director Alyssa Linares (Absent) Approved 3. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS a. Consider a resolution authorizing a Contract Amendment to the Amended Water Supply Contract with the City of Baytown to increase the contract quantity. Public Works and Engineering Director Frank Simoneaux summarized Resolution 2024-15, related to Item 3.a. A motion was made by Secretary Frank McKay III, and seconded by Director Jimmy Smith, to approve Resolution No. 2024-15, related to Item 3.a. The vote was as follows: Ayes: President Brenda Bradley Smith, Secretary Frank McKay III, Director Jimmy Smith, Director David Start, Jr. Nays: None Other: Director Alyssa Linares (Absent) Approved RESOLUTION NO. 2024-15 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED WATER SUPPLY CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO INCREASE CONTRACT QUANTITY; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. BAWA Board Special Meeting Minutes May 9, 2024 Page 3 of 5 b. Consider a resolution authorizing payment to Cummins Inc., for generator repair service at the Baytown Area Water Authority Fritz Lanham Water Treatment Plant. Public Works and Engineering Superintendent Michael Gay summarized Resolution No. 2024- 16, related to Item 3.b. A motion was made by Director David Start, Jr, and seconded by Director Jimmy Smith, to approve Resolution No. 2024-16, related to Item 3.b. The vote was as follows: Ayes: President Brenda Bradley Smith, Secretary Frank McKay III, Director Jimmy Smith, Director David Start, Jr. Nays: None Other: Director Alyssa Linares (Absent) Approved RESOLUTION NO.2024-16 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF FIFTY-TWO THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED NINE AND 87/100 DOLLARS ($52,109.87) TO CUMMINS, INC. FOR GENERATOR REPAIR SERVICES AT THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY FRITZ LANHAM WATER TREATMENT PLANT, THROUGH THE SOURCEWELL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING CONTRACT; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. C. Consider a resolution authorizing the issuance of the Baytown Area Water Authority Water Supply Contract Revenue Bonds, Series 2024. Finance Director Teresa McKenzie provided an overview of Resolution No. 2024-17, related to Item 3.c. A motion was made by, Director Jimmy Smith and seconded by Director David Start Jr, to approve Resolution No. 2024-17, related to Item 3.c. The vote was as follows: Ayes: President Brenda Bradley Smith, Secretary Frank McKay III, Director Jimmy Smith, Director David Start, Jr. Nays: None Other: Director Alyssa Linares (Absent) Approved RESOLUTION NO.2024-17 BAWA Board Special Meeting Minutes May 9, 2024 Page 4 of 5 RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY WATER SUPPLY CONTRACT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2024 (CITY OF BAYTOWN PROJECT); APPROVING OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 4. REPORTS a. Receive a report on the status of the Baytown Area Water Authority East Expansion Project. Lindsay Kovar, of BGE, Inc. presented the status report for the Baytown Area Water Authority (BAWA) East Project. (Exhibit A) 5. ELECTION OF OFFICERS a. Consider the election of officers for President, Vice President, and Secretary; and the appointment of an Assistant Secretary A motion was made by Director David Start, Jr, and seconded by Director Jimmy Smith, to approve Brenda Bradley Smith as President, Frank McKay III as Vice President, Jimmy Smith as Secretary and Angela Jackson as Assistant Secretary for the Baytown Area Water Authority Board. The vote was as follows: Ayes: President Brenda Bradley Smith, Secretary Frank McKay III, Director Jimmy Smith, Director David Start, Jr. Nays: None Other: Director Alyssa Linares (Absent) Approved b. MANAGER'S REPORT BAWA Board Special Meeting Minutes May 9, 2024 Page 5 of 5 a. The next Baytown Area Water Authority meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at 4:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber located at City Hall, 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas 77520. Assistant General Manager Carol Flynt presented the Managers Report by stating the next BAWA meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at 4:30 P.M., in the Council Chamber. 7. ADJOURN With there being no further business to discuss, President Brenda Bradley Smith adjourned the May 09, 2024, BAWA Board Special Meeting at 4:49 P.M. NNATP Angela kson, Assistant SR tart' a -q City of Baytown S