2019 08 21 BAWA MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY
August 21, 2019
The Board of Directors of the Baytown Area Water Authority (BAWA) met in a Regular
Meeting on Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at 9:05 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
Frank McKay III
Secretary
Harland Forrest, Jr.
Director
Rick Davis General Manager
Ignacio Ramirez, Sr. General Counsel
Alisha Segovia Deputy Assistant Secretary
President Bradley Smith convened the August 21, 2019, BAWA Board Regular Meeting with a
quorum present at 9:05 A.M., all members were present with the exception of Director Brandon
Benoit who was absent.
1. MINUTES
a. Consider approving the minutes of the Baytown Area Water Authority Special
Meeting held on May 9, 2019
A motion was made by Secretary Frank McKay I1I, and seconded by Director Harland Forrest,
Jr. approving the May 9, 2019, BAWA Board Special Meeting minutes. The vote was as follow:
Ayes: President Brenda Bradley Smith, Vice President Mike Wilson, Secretary Frank
McKay III, Director Harland Forrest, Jr.
Nays: None
Other: Director Brandon Benoit (Absent)
Approved
b. Consider approving the minutes of the Baytown Area Water Authority- Regular
Meeting held on June 19, 2019.
A motion was made by Director Harland Forrest, Jr., and seconded by Vice President Mike
Wilson approving the June 19, 2019, BAWA Board Regular Meeting minutes. The vote was as
follow:
Ayes: President Brenda Bradley Smith, Vice President Mike Wilson, Secretary Frank
McKay III, Director Harland Forrest, Jr.
Nays: None
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Other: Director Brandon Benoit (Absent)
Approved
2. BAWA FISCAL YEAR 2019-20 PROPOSED BUDGET
a. Conduct a public hearing concerning the Baytown Area Water Authority Fiscal
Year 2019-20 Proposed Budget.
At 9:07 A.M., President Bradley Smith opened and conducted a public hearing regarding the
Baytown Area Water Authority Fiscal Year 2019-20 Proposed Budget.
Finance Director Wade Nickerson presented a summary of the Baytown Area Water Authority
("BAWA") Fiscal Year 2019-20 Proposed Budget and stated that the budget was unchanged
from what was presented and discussed at the July 17, 2019 BAWA meeting. He further stated
that the revenues were budgeted at $14,249,270 and the total expenditures at $16,380,369
leaving an ending fund balance of $3,163,538.
With there being no one registered to speak regarding agenda item 2.a., President Bradley Smith
closed the public hearing at 9:08 A.M.
b. Consider a resolution adopting the Baytown Area Water Authority Fiscal Year
2019-20 Proposed Budget.
Finance Director Wade Nickerson stated that Resolution No. 2019-18 adopts the Baytown Area
Water Authority Fiscal Year 2019-20 Budget and staff recommends approval.
A motion was made by Secretary Frank McKay III, and seconded by Director Harland Forrest,
Jr. approving Resolution No. 2019-18, regarding agenda item 2.b. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Brenda Bradley Smith, Vice President Mike Wilson, Secretary Frank
McKay III, Director Harland Forrest, Jr.
Nays: None
Other: Director Brandon Benoit (Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN
AREA WATER AUTHORITY ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE ENSUING
FISCAL YEAR, BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2019, AND ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED
THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
3. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
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a. Consider a resolution amending the Baytown Area Water Authority's Investment
Policy and Strategy Statement in accordance with the Public Funds Investment Act to add
a new brokerage firm and to update the policy based upon recent legislative changes.
Finance Director Wade Nickerson presented the agenda item 3.a. and stated that Resolution No.
2019-19 approves the changes to the investment policy which include updating the policy based
upon recent legislative changes, extending the time for investments, and adding RBC Capital
Markets, LLC as a new brokerage firm.
A motion was made by Vice President Mike Wilson, and seconded by Director Harland Forrest,
Jr. approving Resolution No. 2019-19, regarding agenda item 3.a. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Brenda Bradley Smith, Vice President Mike Wilson, Secretary Frank
McKay III, Director Harland Forrest, Jr.
Nays: None
Other: Director Brandon Benoit (Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-19
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY ADOPTING THE BAYTOWN
AREA WATER AUTHORITY'S INVESTMENT POLICY AND STRATEGY
STATEMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
b. Consider a resolution awarding the North Lagoon Sludge Removal Contract to
Clear Water Environmental and Transport LLC.
BAWA Superintendent Sterling Beaver presented the agenda item 3.b. and stated that Resolution
No. 2019-20 approves the award of the North Lagoon Sludge Removal Contract to Clear Water
Environmental and Transport LLC in the amount of $92,500. Mr. Beaver further stated that bids
came in slightly lower compared to the bids that were received in 2017.
A motion was made by Vice President Mike Wilson, and seconded by Director Harland Forrest,
Jr. approving Resolution No. 2019-20, regarding agenda item 3.b. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Brenda Bradley Smith, Vice President Mike Wilson, Secretary Frank
McKay III, Director Harland Forrest, Jr.
Nays: None
Other: Director Brandon Benoit (Absent)
Approved
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RESOLUTION NO.2019-20
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN
AREA WATER AUTHORITY ACCEPTING THE BID OF CLEAR WATER
ENVIRONMENTAL AND TRANSPORT LLC, FOR THE NORTH LAGOON
SLUDGE REMOVAL CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY
THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY IN THE AMOUNT OF
NINETY-TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND NO 100 DOLLARS
($92,500.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
4. REPORTS
a. Receive an update regarding the Baytown Area Water Authority East Plant Project.
BAWA Superintendent Sterling Beaver presented an update on the Baytown Area Water
Authority East Plant Project by showing the Board a bird's eye view of the BAWA East Plant
constructions site and stated that construction continues but the largest item to note at this
moment is that the entrance road to the plant is complete.
5. MANAGER'S REPORT
a. The next Baytown Area Water Authority meeting is scheduled for Wednesday,
September 18, 2019, at 9:00 a.m., in the Council Chamber located at City Hall, 2401
Market Street, Baytown, Texas 77520.
General Manger Rick Davis noted construction continues briskly through the new budget year to
bring the plant to a 6 MGD capacity to help with the growth of Baytown. He further stated that
the next Baytown Area Water Authority meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 18,
2019, at 9:00 a.m., in the Council Chamber.
6. ADJOURN
A motion was made by Vice President Mike Wilson, and seconded by Director Harland Forrest,
Jr. to adjourn the August 21, 2019, BAWA Board Regular Meeting. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Brenda Bradley Smith, Vice President Mike Wilson, Secretary Frank
McKay III, Director Harland Forrest, Jr.
Nays: None
Other: Director Brandon Benoit (Absent)
Approved
With there being no further business to discuss, President Bradley Smith adjourned the August,
21, 2019, BAWA Board Regular Meeting at 9:22 A.M.
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