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Home My WebLink About2026 07 15 BAWA MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY July 15, 2026 The Board of Directors of the Baytown Area Water Authority (BAWA) met in a Regular Meeting on July 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 President Frank McKay III Vice President Alyssa Linares Director David Start, Jr. Director Jason Reynolds General Manager Scott Lemond General Counsel Gabriella Gonzales Acting Assistant Secretary President Brenda Bradley Smith convened the July 15, 2026, BAWA Board Regular 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. MINUTES a. Consider approving the minutes of the Baytown Area Water Authority Special Meeting held on June 10, 2026. A motion was made by Director David Start, Jr., and seconded by Director Alyssa Linares to approve the Baytown Area Water Authority Special Meeting minutes held on June 10, 2026, as submitted. 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 3. BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 PROPOSED BUDGET a. Consider a resolution adopting the Baytown Area Water Authority Fiscal Year 2026-2027 proposed budget. BAWA Board Regular Meeting Minutes July 15, 2026 Page 2 of 6 Chief Financial Officer Teresa McKenzie summarized Item 3.a. related to the Baytown Area Water Authority Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Budget and stated the budget presented before the Board is the same as what was presented at their last meeting on June 17, 2026 and offered any questions from the Board. Director David Start, Jr. asked for clarification if the budget before the Board is different from the Budget that was presented at the May 20, 2026 meeting and Ms. McKenzie confirmed that is correct as they made some revisions. A motion was made by Director David Start, Jr., and seconded by Vice President Frank McKay III to approve Resolution No. 2026-14, 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. 2026-14 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE ENSUING FISCAL YEAR, BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 20261 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 301, 2027; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 4. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS a. Consider a resolution authorizing the submission of a petition for the voluntary annexation of approximately 60 acres of land, owned by the Baytown Area Water Authority and located at 5359 East Grand Parkway South, Chambers County, into the corporate limits of the City of Baytown. Director of Planning and Development Services Martin Scribner summarized Item 4.a. by stating this proposed resolution, if approved, would authorize the submission of a petition for the voluntary annexation of approximately 60 acres of land (5359 East Grand Parkway South), which is property that is owned by the Baytown Area Water Authority and houses the Baytown Area Water Authority East Plant. This item would bring the property into the City Limits of Baytown, and as such, this action is required to go through this Board to formalize this transaction. Vice President Frank McKay III questioned if the property meets all of the contiguity requirements for annexation and if this annexation will affect regulations or taxes. Mr. Scribner stated that it meets all of the requirements for purposes of annexation and that regulations and taxes will not be affected if annexed. BAWA Board Regular Meeting Minutes July 15, 2026 Page 3 of 6 A motion was made by Director Alyssa Linares, and seconded by Director David Start, Jr. to approve Resolution No. 2026-15, related to Item 4.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. 2026-15 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A PETITION REQUESTING THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY SIXTY (60) ACRES OF LAND, OWNED BY THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY AND LOCATED AT 5359 EAST GRAND PARKWAY SOUTH, CHAMBERS COUNTY, TEXAS, INTO THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. b. Consider a resolution authorizing the Baytown Area Water Authority (BAWA) Annual Mechanical Services Contract with Marine Services LLC dba Northstar Industries. Director of Public Works and Engineering Carol Haddock summarized Item 4.b. by stating this proposed resolution authorizes an Annual Mechanical Services Contract with Marine Services LLC dba Northstar Industries and this item is a routine contract that is already accounted and budgeted for. If approved this contract would allow for them to repair and replace items on an as - needed basis through authorized work orders and may include emergency response services. General Counsel Scott Lemond stated there was a change on the agreement since the agenda was posted. The change is related to Paragraph Lb. which was added in part, the term of this agreement will be for atwelve-month period following the execution of this agreement by the General Manager and allowing for up to 4 (four) annual renewals. A paper copy of the revised agreement was presented to the board at their seat at the Dias for review. Director David Start, Jr. asked for clarification if this is an as -needed contract and Ms. Haddock confirmed that it is an as -needed contract, in which work is initiated by a work order and that they are paid based on work that they actually performed on an as -needed basis. Director Alyssa Linares asked what the process would be if they exceed the approved amount of $300,000.00 and Ms. Haddock responded that they would bring that increase to the Board for consideration and amend the budget. President Brenda Bradley Smith asked for a brief example of some of the type of project that would complete under this contract and Ms. Haddock responded, it is to repair or replace pumps, motors, or other associated mechanical equipment and an example of that is a pump that goes down. The pump would be repaired or replaced under this contract. BAWA Board Regular Meeting Minutes July 15, 2026 Page 4 of 6 A motion was made by Vice President Frank McKay III, and seconded by Director Alyssa Linares to approve Resolution No. 2026-16, related to Item 4.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. 2026-16 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING THE ANNUAL MECHANICAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH MARINE SERVICES, LLC. D/B/A NORTHSTAR INDUSTRIES; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY FOR SUCH RENEWAL IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THREE -HUNDRED THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($300,000.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. C. Consider a resolution authorizing the submission of a Texas Water Development Board Water Supply and Infrastructure Grant (WSIG) application for the Alternate Water Source Feasibility Study. Director of Public Works and Engineering Carol Haddock summarized Item 4.c. by stating that at their last meeting on June 17, 2026 Carollo Engineers and Baker Wotring LLP presented a presentation to discuss an Alternate Water Source Feasibility Study, and this proposed resolution would authorize the Baytown Area Water Authority ("BAWA") to submit a Texas Water Development Board Water Supply and Infrastructure Grant (WSIG) application and execute all necessary documents related to the said grant. The Baytown Area Water Authority is seeking is seeking $1,000,000.00 in grant funding from the Texas Water Development Board's Water Supply and Infrastructure Grant (WSIG) Program at 100 percent (100%) grant; with no local funding required. This study is to help identify feasible alternatives for water sources besides relying solely on the City of Houston. President Brenda Bradley Smith asked if there is a guarantee we will receive the grant and Ms. Haddock stated nothing is certain until you receive the formal approval letter; however, they have received indications from staff at the state level that they should receive it. A motion was made by Director David Start, Jr., and seconded by Director Alyssa Linares to approve Resolution No. 2026-17, related to Item 4.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. 2026-17 BAWA Board Regular Meeting Minutes July 15, 2026 Page 5 of 6 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING THE GENERAL MANAGER TO MAKE AN APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD FOR A WATER SUPPLY AND INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT RELATED TO THE ALTERNATE WATER SOURCE FEASIBILITY STUDY; DESIGNATING AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE; AUTHORIZING THE REPRESENTATIVE TO ACCEPT OR AFFIRM ANY GRANT AWARD THAT MAY RESULT THEREFROM; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 5. REPORTS a. Receive a report on the status of the Baytown Area Water Authority East Expansion Project. Senior Project Manager Ms. Lindsay Kovar, with BGE, Inc. presented the status report for the Baytown Area Water Authority East Plant Expansion Project with the following items: • Site work is ongoing with the sludge lagoon, laydown area, and they started laying down the foundations for the filters and the sedimentation basin • 14 rain days in June with 11 inches of rain which created a slight delay • Approved approximately 15% of their overall budget thus far and this is on point for where we are in the project • Change Order will be presented to the Board at their next meeting as it relates to the delay created by the NCP. 6. MANAGERS REPORT a. The next Baytown Area Water Authority meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber located at City Hall, 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas 77520. General Manager Jason Reynolds reminded the Board of their next meeting, which is scheduled for Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber. 7. ADJOURN A motion was made by Director Alyssa Linares, and seconded by Director David Start, Jr. to adjourn the July 15, 2026 Baytown Area Water Authority Board Regular Meeting at 5:14 P.M. The vote was as follows: BAWA Board Regular Meeting Minutes July 15, 2026 Page 6 of 6 Ayes: President Brenda Bradley Smith, Vice President Frank McKay III, Director Alyssa Linares, Director David Start, Jr. Nays: None Approved AR E,q Angel ackson, ist rreet City aytowrt: C