HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026 06 10 BAWA Minutes, SpecialMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY
June 10, 2026
The Board of Directors of the Baytown Area Water Authority (BAWA) met in a Special Meeting
on June 10, 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 President
Frank McKay III Vice President
Alyssa Linares Director
David Start, Jr. Director
Brant Gary Assistant General Manager
Scott Lemond General Counsel
Angela Jackson Assistant Secretary
President Brenda Bradley Smith convened the June 10, 2026, BAWA Board Special Meeting
with a quorum present at 5:00 P.M., all members were present.
1. CITIZEN COMMENTS
President Brenda Bradley Smith announced no one signed up to speak.
2. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
a. Consider a resolution authorizing the submission of an Emerging Contaminants in
Small or Disadvantaged Communities (EC-SDC) Grant Application to the Texas Water
Development Board (TWDB) in the amount of $9,685,000.00, for the PFAS treatment
project at the Baytown Area Water Authority Surface Water Treatment Plants.
Senior Project Manager Ms. Lindsay Kovar, with BGE, Inc. provided an overview of agenda
item 2.a. and stated this proposed resolution authorizes the Baytown Area Water Authority to
submit an Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities (EC-SDC) Grant
Application and execute all necessary documents related to the Perfluoroalkyl and
Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) treatment project at both Baytown Area Water Authority
Surface Water Treatment Plant. The grant is in the amount of $9,685,000.00, in the form of 100
percent principal forgiveness, and no local match is anticipated at this time.
Further Ms. Kovar stated the City is seeking funding under the Texas Water Development
Board's EC-SDC Grant Program to support the testing, planning and design phases associated
with treatment of PFAS at the water treatment plants. Once these items are completed they can
apply for additional funding for the construction phase.
A motion was made by Vice President Frank McKay III, and seconded by Director David Start,
Jr. to approve Resolution No. 2026-12, related to Item 3.a. The vote was as follows:
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June 10, 2026
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Ayes: President Brenda Bradley Smith, Vice President Frank McKay III, Director
Alyssa Linares, Director David Start, Jr.
Nays: None
Approved
RESOLUTION NO.2026-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER
AUTHORITY APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE TO THE TWDB UNDER THE EMERGING CONTAMINANTS IN SMALL
OR DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES PROGRAM; AND MATTERS RELATED
THERETO.
3. MANAGER'S REPORT
a. The next Baytown Area Water Authority meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June
17, at 5:00 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, June 17, 2026, at 5:00 P.M.
4. ADJOURN
A motion was made by Director Alyssa Linares, and seconded by Director David Start, Jr. to
adjourn the June 10, 2026 Baytown Area Water Authority Board Special Meeting at 5:06 P.M.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Brenda Bradley Smith, Vice President Frank McKay III, Director David
Start, Jr., Director Alyssa Linares
Nays: None
Approved
Angela Ja son, AssistzE e 0
City of Baytown