2019 02 20 BAWA MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY
February 20, 2019
The Board of Directors of the Baytown Area Water Authority (BAWA) met in a Regular
Meeting on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at 9:00 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
Harland Forrest, Jr.
Director
Brandon Benoit
Director
Rick Davis
General Manager
Karen Horner
General Counsel
Alisha Segovia
Deputy Assistant Secretary
President Bradley Smith convened the February 20, 2019, BAWA Board Regular Meeting with a
quorum present at 9:00 A.M., all members were present with the exception of Secretary Frank
McKay III.
1. MINUTES
a. Consider approving the minutes of the Baytown Area Water Authority Regular
Meeting held on January 16, 2019.
A motion was made by Vice President Mike Wilson, and seconded by Director Harland Forrest,
Jr. approving the January 16, 2019, BAWA Board Regular Meeting minutes. The vote was as
follows:
Ayes: President Brenda Bradley Smith, Vice President Mike Wilson, Director Harland
Forrest, Jr., Director Brandon Benoit
Nays: None
Other: Secretary Frank McKay III (Absent)
Approved
2. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
a. Consider a resolution authorizing a professional service agreement with Ardurra
Group, LLC, for the Baytown Area Water Authority Filter Air Scour Improvements
Project.
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Interim Engineering Director AJ Shakyaver presented the agenda item and stated that Resolution
No. 2019-07 authorizes a professional service agreement with Ardurra Group, LLC, for the
Baytown Area Water Authority Filter Air Scour Improvements Project for the design, bidding,
and construction of the project in an amount not to exceed $291,012.50.
Mr. Shakyaver stated that currently there is a water based back wash system and that this project
would be to install an air based system, which would allow the system to utilize water
consumption during the back wash process. He further stated that the filer system type will
be determined once Ardurra Group, LLC has conducted their assessment and their design will
reflect accordingly.
A motion was made by Vice President Mike Wilson, and seconded by Director Harland Forrest,
Jr. approving Resolution No. 2019-07, regarding agenda item 2.a. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Brenda Bradley Smith, Vice President Mike Wilson, Director Harland
Forrest, Jr., Director Brandon Benoit
Nays: None
Other: Secretary Frank McKay III (Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO.2019-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN
AREA WATER AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING THE GENERAL MANAGER
TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH
ARDURRA GROUP, LLC, FOR THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER
AUTHORITY FILTER AIR SCOUR IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT;
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO
HUNDRED NINETY-ONE THOUSAND TWELVE AND 501100 DOLLARS
($291,012.50); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
3. REPORTS
a. Receive an update regarding the Baytown Area Water Authority East Plant Project.
Interim City Engineer AJ Shakyaver presented an update on the Baytown Area Water Authority
(BAWA) East Plant Project by showing the Board a bird's eye view of the BAWA East Plant
construction site and stated that the following items are currently in the active construction
phase:
0 intake at the low lift station;
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• deacon structure at the sludge lagoon; and
• the structural concrete for the backwash filter.
Mr. Shakyaver further stated that scaffolding is being erected at the above ground storage tank to
prepare for the installation of the walls and roof, and that electricians are onsite installing
electrical duct banks, and piping is being installed.
b. Receive an update regarding the 2019-2023 Fiscal Year BAWA Capital
Improvement Projects.
Public Works Director Frank Simoneaux presented to the Board an update for the following
items which are included in the 2019-2023 Fiscal Year Capital Improvement Project Plan:
2019 Fiscal Year:
• Filter Air Scour System: $2,514,000
• Sludge Room Improvements: $700,000
• BAWA East Transmission Line Design (FM 1405): $150,000
• BAWA East Transmission Line Construction (FM 1405): $1,500,000
2020 Fiscal Year:
• BAWA East Generator: $1,650,000
2021 Fiscal Year:
• BAWA Raw Water Pump Stations: $1,950,000
2022 Fiscal Year:
• BAWA East North Transmission Line Design: $350,000
2023 Fiscal Year:
• BAWA East North Transmission Line Construction: $5,200,000
Mr. Simoneaux further stated that the Storage Tank Project will be addressed in the 2024 Fiscal
Year and that the item will replace the lining of the tank or it will replace the tanks all together.
Vice President Mike Wilson questioned if a third transmission line would be needed in the
future. Mr. Simoneaux noted in response that there could a benefit to adding a line going to the
south, in order to provide additional water pressure to the CCISD No. 1 line; however, staff
would assess that need once the north transmission line is online.
4. MANAGER'S REPORT
a. The next Baytown Area Water Authority meeting is scheduled for Wednesday,
March 20, 2019, at 9:00 a.m., in the Council Chamber located at City Hall, 2401 Market
Street, Baytown, Texas 77520.
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General Manager Rick Davis stated that the next Baytown Area Water Authority meeting is
scheduled for Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at 9:00 a.m., in the Council Chamber.
5. ADJOURN
A motion was made by Director Brandon Benoit, and seconded by Director Harland Forrest, Jr.
to adjourn the February 20, 2019, BAWA Board Regular Meeting. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Brenda Bradley Smith, Vice President Mike Wilson, Director Harland
Forrest, Jr., Director Brandon Benoit
Nays: None
Other: Secretary Frank McKay III (Absent)
Approved
With there being no further business to discuss, President Bradley Smith adjourned the February,
20, 2019, BAWA Board Regular Meeting at 9:15 A.M.
Leticia Brysch, Assistanecretary
City of Baytown