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)
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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