2016 08 17 BAWA MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY
August 17, 2016
The Board of Directors of the Baytown Area Water Authority (BAWA) met in a Regular
Meeting on Wednesday, August 17, 2016, at 9:02 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
Wayne Baldwin Secretary
Brandon Benoit Director
Rick Davis General Manager
Ignacio Ramirez, Sr. General Counsel
Leticia Brysch Assistant Secretary
President Bradley Smith convened the August 17, 2016, Baytown Area Water Authority
(BAWA) Board Regular Meeting with a quorum present at 9:02 A.M., all members were present
with the exception of Director Benoit who arrived at 9:09 A.M., and Director McKay who was
absent.
1. MINUTES
a. Consider approving the minutes of the Baytown Area Water Authority Special
Board Meeting held on June 29, 2016.
A motion was made by Secretary Wayne Baldwin and seconded by Vice President Mike Wilson
approving the June 29, 2016, BAWA Board Special Meeting minutes. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Secretary Wayne Baldwin, President Brenda Bradley Smith, Vice
President Mike Wilson
Nays: None
Other: Director Brandon Benoit (Not Present for Vote), Director Frank McKay
III (Absent)
Approved
b. Consider approving the minutes of the Baytown Area Water Authority Special
Board Meeting held on July 27, 2016.
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A motion was made by Vice President Mike Wilson and seconded by Secretary Wayne Baldwin
approving the July 27, 2016, BAWA Board Special Meeting minutes. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Secretary Wayne Baldwin, President Brenda Bradley Smith, Vice
President Mike Wilson
Nays: None
Other: Director Brandon Benoit (Not Present for Vote), Director Frank McKay
III (Absent)
Approved
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Conduct a public hearing concerning the Baytown Area Water Authority (BAWA)
FY 2016 -17 Proposed Budget.
At 9:04 A.M., President Bradley Smith opened and conducted a public hearing concerning the
Baytown Area Water Authority (BAWA) FY 2016 -17 Proposed Budget.
Finance Director, Wade Nickerson presented a summary of the BAWA FY 2016 -17 Proposed
Budget and stated that the budget is unchanged from the last discussion on the July 27th. He
stated that the budget includes revenues of $12,864,976 and expenses of $13,755,789 leaving an
ending fund balance of $3,144,525.
With there being no one registered to speak regarding agenda item 2.a., President Bradley Smith
closed the public hearing at 9:05 A.M.
3. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
a. Consider a resolution adopting the Baytown Area Water Authority (BAWA) FY
2016 -17 Budget.
A motion was made by Vice President Mike Wilson and seconded by Secretary Wayne
Baldwin approving Resolution No. 2016 -13 regarding agenda item 3.a. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Secretary Wayne Baldwin, President Brenda Bradley Smith, Vice
President Mike Wilson
Nays: None
Other: Director Brandon Benoit (Not Present for Vote), Director Frank McKay
III (Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-13
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A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN
AREA WATER AUTHORITY ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE ENSUING
FISCAL YEAR, BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2016, AND ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2017; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED
THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
b. Consider a resolution approving the Baytown Area Water Authority's (BAWA)
Investment Policy and Strategy Statement in accordance with the Public Funds Investment
Act.
Mr. Nickerson presented the agenda item and stated that Resolution No. 2016 -14 approves
the changes to the Investment Policy that include adding himself as an investment officer and
removing one of the authorized broker /dealers from the list as they are no longer doing business
in the City's market.
A motion was made by Secretary Wayne Baldwin and seconded by Vice President Mike Wilson
approving Resolution No. 2016 -14 regarding agenda item 3.b. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Secretary Wayne Baldwin, President Brenda Bradley Smith, Vice
President Mike Wilson
Nays: None
Other: Director Brandon Benoit (Not Present for Vote), Director Frank McKay
III (Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN
AREA WATER AUTHORITY ADOPTING THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER
AUTHORITY'S INVESTMENT POLICY; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
4. BUSINESS ITEMS
a. Consider the election of officers: President, Vice President, and Secretary; and the
appointment of an Assistant Secretary.
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Assistant Secretary, Leticia Brysch presented the agenda item to consider the election of officers:
President, Vice President, and Secretary; and the appointment of an Assistant Secretary. She
stated that each officer serves for a term of one year and the current officers were as
follows: Brenda Bradley Smith, President; Mike Wilson, Vice President; Wayne Baldwin,
Secretary; and the City Clerk serves as the Assistant Secretary.
A motion was made by Vice President Mike Wilson and seconded by Secretary Wayne Baldwin
approving for the current officers to remain the same for another term as follows: Brenda
Bradley Smith, President; Mike Wilson, Vice President; Wayne Baldwin, Secretary; and the City
Clerk serves as the Assistant Secretary. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Secretary Wayne Baldwin, President Brenda Bradley Smith, Vice
President Mike Wilson
Nays: None
Other: Director Brandon Benoit (Not Present for Vote), Director Frank McKay
III (Absent)
Approved
5. REPORTS
a. Receive an update regarding the Baytown Area Water Authority (BAWA) East
Plant Project.
General Manager Davis presented the update regarding the Baytown Area Water Authority
(BAWA) East Plant Project. He stated that the clearing and grubbing is complete and there was
a walk through with TCEQ, whereas staff is waiting for final comments. Additionally, he stated
that the anticipation is that there will not be any issues from TCEQ; therefore, the plan is to go
out for bid by the end of the year and begin the two (2) year construction thereafter.
6. MANAGER'S REPORT
a. Reminder that the next Baytown Area Water Authority meeting is scheduled for
Wednesday, September 21, 2016, at 9:00 A.M. in the City Council Chamber, 2401 Market
Street, Baytown, Texas 77520.
General Manager Davis presented the agenda item and stated that the next Baytown Area Water
Authority meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 21, 2016, at 9:00 A.M. in the City
Council Chamber, 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas 77520.
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7. ADJOURN
With there being no further business to discuss, President Bradley Smith adjourned the August
17, 2016, Baytown Area Water Authority (BAWA) Board Regular Meeting at 9:11 A.M.
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