2010 10 20 BAWA MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY
October 20, 2010
The Board of Directors of the Baytown Area Water Authority (BAWA), Hams County,
Texas, met in a Regular Meeting on Wednesday, October 20, 2010, scheduled at 8:00
A.M. in the City Council Chamber, located in the Baytown City Hall, 2401 Market
Street, Baytown, Texas 77520 with the following in attendance.
Brenda Bradley Smith President
Dan Mundinger Vice President
Wayne Baldwin Secretary
John Sandhop Director
Bob Leiper Deputy General Manager
Kevin Troller Assistant General Manager
Ignacio Ramirez, Sr. General Counsel
Leticia Garza Assistant Secretary
Director Gidley was absent from the October 20, 2010 BAWA Board Regular Meeting.
President Smith convened the October 20, 2010 Regular Meeting with a quorum present
at 8:17 A.M.
1. MINUTES
a. Approve the Minutes of the Baytown Area Water Authority (BAWA)
Board Regular Meeting held on August 18, 2010.
A motion was made by Director Mundinger and seconded by Director Sandhop
approving the minutes from the August 18, 2010, BAWA Board Regular Meeting as
submitted.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Directors: Baldwin, Mundinger, Sandhop,
and President Smith
Nays: None
The motion carried.
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2. BUSINESS ITEMS
a. BAWA Plant Renovation Plans and Costs Update - Administration.
Deputy General Manager, Bob Leiper presented the agenda item and requested that Mr.
Steve Fife, BAWA Supervisor present an update on the plans and associated costs related
to the BAWA Plant Renovation Project.
Mr. Fife stated that Malcolm Pimie, the Consulting Engineer, conducted a comprehensive
performance plan of the BAWA Water Treatment Plant, which included a structural and
mechanical assessment of the plant. The consultant completed the initial assessment for
the current and future needs and/or upgrades for the BAWA Water Treatment Plant, and
while there are a number of items that require attention, the following items are
considered a priority:
1. The electrical system is old and costly; the consultant is reviewing two (2) options
for the Board's consideration to help optimize service and rectify brownouts:
a. Option 1 at a cost of $1.8 million would take all incoming services and
routes water to different areas, this is the option being considered by staff,
and
b. Option 2 at a cost of $3 million is a redundant system, where two (2)
different plants feed to all areas.
2. the SCADA System is considered old and redundant, options are to update or
replace the software;
3. Optimize the Process Water System, in order to run 24 hours a day without
running at high service levels; and
4. Replace the pumps at each station and adding a variable frequency drive (VFD) to
help save monies related to the consumption of electricity.
Mr. Fife noted that the final report on this item is still pending and estimated that the
report would be received for staff review and comments in November with a final
product being presented in December, 2010. Mr. Leiper stated that a final report will be
submitted to the BAWA Board for review and consideration upon completion.
b. Baytown Area Water Authority Chlorination Conversion Program -
Administration.
Mr. Steve Fife stated that the BAWA Water Chlorination Conversion Program was
scheduled to take place starting September 13`h and ending on October 13`h; however, this
program was completed within two (2) weeks of the start date because all working goals
were; goals included: (1) to clean out the water system, (2) reduce levels of contaminants,
and (3) increase effectiveness of system. Mr. Fife stated that with the help of the Public
Work's staff, the system turnover was completed quicker than expected, but definitely
within the designated 36 to 48 hour time frame.
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(011111*1 The public response was good, public relations (lid as good jot) at educating arid infornling
citizens and clients of the program and %,cry few complaints were received during this
time. Mr. Fife stated that overall (lie prograin was, very succcssful, arid felt very proud of
the staff's accomplishments, and the (ILUIlity Of the prOdUCt.
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A motion was made by Director Baldwin ind secorided by Director Sandliop, adjourning
the October 20, 2010 BAWA Board Regular Meeting.
The vote was tis Follows.-
Ayes-. Directors: Baldwin, IN/lundinger, Sandliop,
and President Sinith
Nays: None
The motion Carried.
Willi there being no further business, President Smilli ad,iourncd the E AWA Board
Rcgul,ar Meeting on October 20, 2010 at 8:32 A. M.
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