HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026 04 15 BAWA MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY
April 15, 2026
The Board of Directors of the Baytown Area Water Authority (BAWA) met in a
Regular Meeting on April 15, 2026, at 5:00 P.M., in the Council Chamber of the Baytown City
Hall, 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas with the following in attendance:
Brenda Bradley Smith
Frank McKay III
Alyssa Linares
David Start, Jr.
Brant Gary
Kristin Holmes
Angela Jackson
President
Vice President
Director
Director
Assistant General Manager
Assistant General Counsel
Assistant Secretary
President Brenda Bradley Smith convened the April 15, 2026, BAWA Board Regular Meeting
with a quorum present at 5:12 P.M., all members were present with the exception of Director
David Start, Jr. who arrived at 5:15 P.M.
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 March 18, 2026.
A motion was made by Director Alyssa Linares, and seconded by Vice President Frank McKay
III to approve the meeting minutes of the Baytown Area Water Authority Regular Meeting held
on March 18, 2026, as submitted. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Brenda Bradley Smith, Vice President Frank McKay III, Director
Alyssa Linares
Nays: None
Other: Director David Start, Jr. (Not Present for Vote)
Approved
3. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
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a. Consider a resolution appointing authorized representatives to execute supply
agreements with retail electric providers.
Assistant General Kristin Holmes presented an overview of agenda item 3.a. and stated this
proposed resolution designates the City Manager or the Assistant City Manager of the City of
Baytown as authorized representatives with full power and authority to execute supply
agreements with retail electric providers as needed. Due to the fact that electric rates fluctuate
daily and quotes from retail electric providers are good for a single day, authorized
representatives are needed in order to execute favorable electric agreements on short notice.
Vice President Frank McKay III questioned who would be the authorized representatives and
Kristin Holmes responded the General Manager and Assistant General Manager for the Board.
A motion was made by Director Alyssa Linares, and seconded by Vice President Frank McKay
III to approve Resolution No. 2026-5, related to Item 3.a. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Brenda Bradley Smith, Vice President Frank McKay III, Director
Alyssa Linares, Director David Start, Jr.
Nays: None
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-5
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN
AREA WATER AUTHORITY, APPOINTING AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVES TO EXECUTE SUPPLY AGREEMENTS WITH
RETAIL ELECTRIC PROVIDERS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
b. Consider a resolution ratifying an electricity supply agreement between the
Baytown Area Water Authority and Constellation NewEnergy, Inc.
Assistant General Kristin Holmes presented an overview of agenda item 3.b. and stated this
proposed resolution ratifies and approves an electricity supply agreement between the Baytown
Area Water Authority ("BAWA") and Constellation New Energy Inc. A Broker was used for
bidding these contracts and Constellation New Energy Inc. came in with the best pricing value.
Assistant General Manager Brant Gary further reiterated that a broker is typically utilized with
these contracts and that this contract is for a term of five years.
Vice President Frank McKay III questioned what the rate is per kilowatt and Mr. Gary responded
$0.06276 per kilowatt and the total includes a pass through for HGAC at a rate of $0.00045 per
kilowatt for an actual price of $0.06321 per kilowatt thereafter.
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A motion was made by Vice President Frank McKay III, and seconded by Director David Start,
Jr. to approve Resolution No. 2026-6, related to Item 3.b. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Brenda Bradley Smith, Vice President Frank McKay III, Director
Alyssa Linares, Director David Start, Jr.
Nays: None
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-6
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN
AREA WATER AUTHORITY RATIFYING AND AUTHORIZING A
MASTER ELECTRICITY SUPPLY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY AND CONSTELLATION NEW
ENERGY, INC.; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED ONE HUNDRED SIX THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS
($106,000.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
C. Consider a resolution authorizing the sole source purchase of Super Pulsator
Clarifier equipment from Veolia WTS Systems USA, Inc., for the Baytown Area Water
Authority East Surface Water Treatment Plant Phase 2 Expansion Project.
Assistant Director of Engineering and Public Works over Capital Improvement Pro ects Rafael
Errisuriz presented an overview of agenda item 3.c. and stated this proposed resolution
authorizes the sole source purchase of Super Pulsator Clarifier equipment from Veolia WTS
Systems USA, Inc., which is the sole source supplier, for an amount not to exceed
$250929798.00.
The Super Pulsator Clarifier is a high -rate, solids -contact clarifier designed for efficient removal
of suspended solids in water treatment. It is required for the Phase 2 Expansion of the Baytown
Area Water Authority ("BAWA") East Surface Water Treatment Plant to meet water quality and
regulatory requirements, improve process efficiency, and support increased plant capacity.
Typically, equipment of this type is purchased through a contractor under a construction
contract. However, due to the high cost of the Super Pulsator Clarifier, purchasing directly will
save the BAWA approximately 10% in contractor markup. This purchase was presented to the
City Council on April 9, 2026.
Vice President Frank McKay III questioned if typically, Council approves the items prior to
BAWA approval and Mr. Errisuriz responded that typically no, however, due to the tight
timeline of the project they moved to get it approved by Council first in order to save time delays
and that the stipulation was placed that it would need to be approved by BAWA or the contract
would be nullified.
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Director Alyssa Linares questioned if the technology was previous utilized or if it has been tested
and Mr. Errisuriz responded they chose this system as they utilize this same technology at the
BAWA East Plant; therefore, Staff is familiar with how to operate it. Superintendent of BAWA
Christopher Wallace approached the podium and further explained the filter system.
A motion was made by Director Alyssa Linares, and seconded by Director David Start, Jr. to
approve Resolution No. 2026-7, related to Item 3.c. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Brenda Bradley Smith, Vice President Frank McKay III, Director
Alyssa Linares, Director David Start, Jr.
Nays: None
Approved
RESOLUTION NO.2026-7
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN
AREA WATER AUTHORITY, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED TWO MILLION NINETY-TWO THOUSAND SEVEN
HUNDRED NINETY-EIGHT AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($2.)092,798.00) TO
VEOLIA WTS SYSTEMS; INC., FOR THE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF
SUPER PULSATOR CLARIFIER EQUIPMENT FOR THE BAYTOWN AREA
WATER AUTHORITY EAST SURFACE WATER TREATMENT PLANT
PHASE 2 EXPANSION PROJECT; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS
RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
d. Consider a resolution authorizing the first renewal of the Liquid Chlorine chemical
contract with PVS DX, Inc.
Superintendent of BAWA Christopher Wallace presented an overview of agenda item 3.d. and
stated that this proposed resolution authorizes the first renewal of the Liquid Chlorine chemical
contract with PVS DX, Inc., for an amount not to exceed $43 8,600.00 and that Staff has a good
relationship with this vendor.
A motion was made by Vice President Frank McKay III, and seconded by Director Alyssa
Linares to approve Resolution No. 2026-8, related to Item 3.d. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Brenda Bradley Smith, Vice President Frank McKay III, Director
Alyssa Linares, Director David Start, Jr.
Nays: None
Approved
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-8
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN
AREA WATER AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING THE FIRST RENEWAL OF
THE ANNUAL LIQUID CHLORINE PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH PVS
DX, INC.; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER
AUTHORITY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FOUR HUNDRED
THIRTY-EIGHT THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED AND 00/100 DOLLARS
($438,600.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
e. Consider a resolution authorizing the first renewal of the Liquid Ammonium
Sulfate chemical contract with Chemtrade Chemicals US, LLC.
Superintendent of BAWA Christopher Wallace presented an overview of agenda item 3.e. and
stated this proposed resolution authorizes the first renewal of the Liquid Ammonium Sulfate
chemical contract with Chemtrade Chemicals US, LLC., for an amount not to exceed
$13 9,411.80. The current cost remains the same as the previous year and Staff has a good
relationship with this vendor.
A motion was made by Director David Start, Jr., and seconded by Director Alyssa Linares to
approve Resolution No. 2026-9, related to Item 3.e. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Brenda Bradley Smith, Vice President Frank McKay III, Director
Alyssa Linares, Director David Start, Jr.
Nays: None
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-9
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING THE FIRST
RENEWAL OF THE ANNUAL LIQUID AMMONIUM SULFATE
PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH CHEMTRADE CHEMICALS US, LLC;
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER
AUTHORITY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED
THIRTY-NINE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED ELEVEN AND 80/ 100
DOLLARS ($139,411.80); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED
THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
f. Consider a resolution authorizing the first renewal of the Liquid Cationic Polymer
chemical contract with Polydyne Inc.
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Superintendent of BAWA Christopher Wallace presented an overview of agenda item 3.f. and
stated this proposed resolution authorizes the first renewal of the Liquid Cationic Polymer
chemical contract with Polydyne Inc., for an amount not to exceed $439,285.40. This is an 8%
increase over last year and Staff has a good relationship with the vendor. Assistant General
Counsel Kristin Holmes clarified this item is a renewal of an existing contract which included
verbiage for the option to renew for another term.
A motion was made by Director Alyssa Linares, and seconded by Vice President Frank McKay
III to approve Resolution No. 2026-10, related to Item 3.f. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Brenda Bradley Smith, Vice President Frank McKay III, Director
Alyssa Linares, Director David Start, Jr.
Nays: None
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN
AREA WATER AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING THE FIRST RENEWAL OF
THE ANNUAL LIQUID CATIONIC POLYMER PURCHASE AGREEMENT
WITH POLYDYNE, INC.; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE BAYTOWN
AREA WATER AUTHORITY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FOUR
HUNDRED THIRTY-NINE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIVE
AND 40/100 DOLLARS ($439,285.40); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS
RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
4. MANAGER'S REPORT
a. The next Baytown Area Water Authority meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May
20, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber located at City Hall, 2401 Market Street,
Baytown, Texas 77520.
Assistant General Manager Brant Gary stated they are looking to hold a ground -breaking
ceremony for the BAWA East Project, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.,
at the address of 5359 Grand Parkway, and stated the Texas Water Development Board
("TWDB") provided approval for the BAWA East Project. Lastly, Mr. Gary reminded the Board
of their next meeting which is scheduled for Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., in the
Council Chamber.
6. EXECUTIVE SESSION
a. Recess into and conduct an executive session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the
Texas Government Code to seek the advice of the City's Attorney(s).
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At 5:34 P.M., President Brenda Bradley Smith recessed into and conducted an Executive Session
pursuant to Sections 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to seek the advice of the
Authority's attorneys regarding pending or contemplated litigation.
At 6:48 P.M., President Brenda Bradley Smith reconvened the Open Meeting of the Baytown
Area Water Authority (BAWA) Regular Meeting and announced that in accordance with Section
551.102 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, no action was taken in the Executive Session.
7. ADJOURN
A motion was made by Director Alyssa Linares, and seconded by Director David Start, Jr. to
adjourn the April 15, 2026 Baytown Area Water Authority Board Regular Meeting at 6:48 P.M.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Brenda Bradley Smith, Vice President Frank McKay III, Director
Alyssa Linares, Director David Start, Jr.
Nays: None
City of Baytown