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2015 06 17 BAWA MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY June 17, 2015 The Board of Directors of the Baytown Area Water Authority (BAWA) met in a Regular Meeting on Wednesday, June 17, 2015, at 9:07 A.M., in the Council Chamber of the Baytown City Hall, 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas with the following in attendance: Brenda Bradley Smith President Mike Wilson Vice President Brandon Benoit Director Ron Bottoms Acting General Manager Leticia Brysch Assistant Secretary President Bradley Smith convened the June 17, 2015, Baytown Area Water Authority (BAWA) Board Regular Meeting with a quorum present at 9:07 A.M., all members were present the exception of Directors Wayne Baldwin and Frank McKay who were both absent. 1. MINUTES a. Consider approving the minutes of the Baytown Area Water Authority Special Meeting held on June 05, 2015. A motion was made by Director Brandon Benoit and seconded by Vice President Mike Wilson approving the June 05, 2015, BAWA Board Regular Meeting minutes. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Director Brandon Benoit, President Brenda Bradley Smith, Vice President Mike Wilson Nays: None Other: Secretary Wayne Baldwin (Absent), Director Frank McKay III (Absent) Approved 2. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS a. Consider a resolution awarding the Annual Liquid Cationic Polymer Contract to Polydyne, Inc. Acting General Manager Bottoms presented the agenda item and stated that this polymer is used as part of the water treatment process and is about $3,000 cheaper than last year. BAWA Board Regular Meeting Minutes June 17, 2015 Page 2 of 3 A motion was made by Vice President Mike Wilson and seconded by Director Brandon Benoit approving Resolution No. 2015 -07. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Director Brandon Benoit, President Brenda Bradley Smith, Vice President Mike Wilson Nays: None Other: Secretary Wayne Baldwin (Absent), Director Frank McKay III (Absent) Approved RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -07 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY ACCEPTING THE BID OF POLYDYNE, INC., FOR THE ANNUAL LIQUID CATIONIC POLYMER CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY, IN THE AMOUNT OF NINETY -ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FIFTY AND N01100 DOLLARS ($91,350.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 3. REPORTS a. Receive an update regarding the Baytown Area Water Authority (BAWA) East Plant Project. Acting General Manager Bottoms presented the agenda item and stated that the easement with Bayer that's needed for this project was signed. He stated that the easement needed to utilize NRG's access road to the project site is about to expire and although there are no issues with making an extension to it and possibly making it permanent, a meeting is scheduled to discuss the agreement that NRG has with Union Pacific regarding the railroad crossing access road. He further stated that there is still no word from the Corps of Engineers and therefore he sent information to Mayor for assistance in trying to get information from the Corps to move forward as this is a major hold up for this project. Additionally, he stated that there is a draft document being worked out between the City of Baytown and the City of Houston. 4. MANAGER'S REPORT a. Reminder that the next Baytown Area Water Authority meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 15, 2015, at 9:00 A.M. in the City Council Chamber, 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas 77520. BAWA Board Regular Meeting Minutes June 17, 2015 Page 3 of 3 Acting General Manager Bottoms presented the agenda item and stated that the next Baytown Area Water Authority meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 15, 2015, at 9:00 A.M. 5. ADJOURN With there being no further business to discuss, President Bradley Smith adjourned the June 17, 2015, Baytown Area Water Authority (BAWA) Board Regular Meeting at 9:12 A.M. Leticia Brysch, Assistan ` , qGr�.� City of Baytown -� Sp �: ONN