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2024 07 31 BAWA Minutes, SpecialMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY July 31, 2024 The Board of Directors of the Baytown Area Water Authority (BAWA) met in a Special Meeting on July 31, 2024, at 4:30 P.M., in the Council Chamber of the Baytown City Hall, 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas with the following in attendance: Brenda Bradley Smith, President Alyssa Linares, Director David Start, Jr., Director Brant Gary, Assistant General Manager Scott Lemond, General Counsel Shannon Bennett Clerk Records Supervisor President Brenda Bradley Smith convened the July 31, 2024, BAWA Board Special Meeting with a quorum present at 4:32 P.M., all members were present with the exception of Vice President Frank McKay III and Secretary Jimmy Smith, who were both 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 June 19, 2024. A motion was made by Director Alyssa Linares, and seconded by Director David Start, Jr. to approve the meeting minutes of the Baytown Area Water Authority Regular Meeting held on June 19, 2024, as submitted. The vote was as follows: Ayes: President Brenda Bradley Smith, Director Alyssa Linares, Director David Start, Jr. Nays: None Other: Vice President Frank McKay III (Absent), Secretary Jimmy Smith (Absent) Approved b. Consider approving the minutes of the Baytown Area Water Authority Special Meeting held on June 24, 2024. BAWA Board Special meeting Minutes July 31, 2024 Page 2 of 3 A motion was made by Director David Start, Jr., and seconded by Director Alyssa Linares to approve the meeting minutes of the Baytown Area Water Authority Special Meeting held on June 241) 2024, as submitted. The vote was as follows: Ayes: President Brenda Bradley Smith, Director Alyssa Linares, Director David Start, Jr. Nays: None Other: Vice President Frank McKay III (Absent), Secretary Jimmy Smith (Absent) Approved 3. PUBLIC HEARING a. Conduct Public Hearing for the Baytown Area Water Authority Fiscal Year 2024- 2025 Proposed Budget. At 4:34 P.M., President Brenda Bradley Smith opened and conducted a public hearing regarding the Baytown Area Water Authority (BAWA) Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Proposed Budget. Chief Financial Officer Teresa McKenzie summarized Item 3.a. related to the Baytown Area Water Authority Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Proposed Budget. President Brenda Bradley Smith announced no citizens had signed up to speak on the item. At 4:36 P.M., President Brenda Bradley Smith closed the public hearing related to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Proposed Budget. 4. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS a. Consider a resolution adopting the Baytown Area Water Authority Fiscal Year 2024- 2025 Proposed Budget. A motion was made by Director David Start, Jr., and seconded by Director Alyssa Linares to approve Resolution No. 2024-22, related to Item 4.a. The vote was as follows: Ayes: President Brenda Bradley Smith, Director Alyssa Linares, Director David Start, Jr. Nays: None Other: Vice President Frank McKay III (Absent), Secretary Jimmy Smith (Absent) Approved BAWA Board Special meeting Minutes July 31, 2024 Page 3 of 3 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-22 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR, BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2024, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2025; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 5. MANAGER'S REPORT a. The next Baytown Area Water Authority meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 4:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber located at City Hall, 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas 77520. Assistant General Manager Brant Gary reminded the Board Members of their next Baytown Area Water Authority meeting, which is scheduled for Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 4:30 P.M., in the Council Chamber at City Hall. 6. ADJOURN With there being no further business to discuss, a motion was made by Director Alyssa Linares and seconded by Director David Start Jr. to adjourn the July 31, 2023, BAWA Board Special Meeting at 4:37 P.M. The vote was as follows: Ayes: President Brenda Bradley Smith, Director Alyssa Linares, Director David Start Jr. Nays: None Other: Vice President Frank McKay III, Secretary Jimmy Smith (Absent) Approved .,o' In.