2020 02 19 BAWA MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY
February 19, 2020
The Board of Directors of the Baytown Area Water Authority (BAWA) met in a Regular
Meeting on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, 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
Frank McKay III
Secretary
Harland Forrest, Jr.
Director
Brandon Benoit
Director
Rick Davis General Manager
Ignacio Ramirez, Sr. General Counsel
Leticia Brysch Assistant Secretary
President Bradley Smith convened the February 19, 2020, BAWA Board Regular Meeting with a
quorum present at 9:00 A.M., all members were present with the exception of Director Forrest
that arrived at 9:01 A.M.
1. MINUTES
a. Consider approving the minutes of the Baytown Area Water Authority Regular
Meeting held on January 15, 2020.
A motion was made by Director Brandon Benoit, and seconded by Secretary Frank McKay III to
approve the minutes of the Baytown Area Water Authority Regular Meeting, held on January 15,
2020, as submitted. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Brenda Bradley Smith, Vice President Mike Wilson, Secretary Frank
McKay III, Director Harland Forrest, Jr., Director Brandon Benoit
Nays: None
Approved
2. BUSINESS ITEMS
a. Consider changing the date and time of the Baytown Area Water Authority's
recurring monthly meetings.
General Manager Rick Davis presented the item and noted that at the next Council meeting, they
will be appointing Assistant City Manager Nick Woolery and Frank Simoneaux, Director of
public Works and Engineering to the Houston -Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Transportation
Advisory Committee ("TAC") which conflicts with the BAWA recurring meeting. Mr. Davis
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noted that it was important for these two staff members to attend the TAC meetings in order to
advocate for funding and projects that positively impact the Baytown area's transportation
planning and needs. Therefore, the staff recommends changing the recurring meeting from 9:00
A.M. to 4:30 P.M., while keeping the same date of the third Wednesday of every month.
A motion was made by Director Brandon Benoit, and seconded by Vice President Mike Wilson
to change the Baytown Area Water Authority's recurring meeting to the third Wednesday of
every month at 4:30 P.M. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Brenda Bradley Smith, Vice President Mike Wilson, Secretary Frank
McKay III, Director Harland Forrest, Jr., Director Brandon Benoit
Nays: None
Approved
3. REPORTS
a. Receive an update regarding the Baytown Area Water Authority East Plant Project.
Assistant Director of Public Works - Utilities Sterling Beaver presented the item and reviewed
the fly over video of the BAWA East Plant Project; he noted that there is not a lot of difference
from the last meeting's video as most of the work is being completed on the structures.
Assistant Director of Public Works - CIP Andrea Brinkley noted she would give the Board a
quick overview of the project progress related to the buildings and structures; her points were the
following.
Staff is currently working with Chambers County Improvement District No. 1 ("CCIC#1 ") who
has expressed desire for additional water. The staff is working on the drafting of an agreement
with CCID#1 to include the request for an additional 100,000 gallons of water, and later 150,000
gallons of water. In exchange for the additional water, CCID#1 will treat the plant's sanitary
services and accommodate its drainage. Mrs. Brinkley also noted that in the same agreement the
location on the plant's offsite water line has also been negotiated; she noted that this is a good
agreement for both parties and would hopefully be coming to the Board soon.
Mrs. Brinkley also noted that the water lines are at 47% of completion, and the contract, Angel
Brothers is working very hard to get this completed and the Operations Center now has a
completed roof and is at 60% of completion. She noted that the Low Lift Pump Station is at 95%
of completion, the Rapid Mixer and Pulse Bend Clarifier Structure is at 98% of completion; the
Transfer Pump Station remains in construction and the contractor is working through some
details; the High Service Pump Station is at 85% of completion; and the Generator is in place.
Mrs. Brinkley noted that the transmitter is not in place and there is permanent power to the plant
now. She noted that with this change, staff will be working on creating a schedule and process to
ensure that all of the plant's equipment works property as it transitions from a temporary to
permanent power source: This is onsite and awaiting the transformer delivery to complete its
installation. Lastly, Mrs. Brinkley stated that the contractor is trending ahead of schedule on this
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project and staff is looking at a completion month of June/July; however, she cautioned that this
is a tentative schedule as there could be issues; such as weather conditions, which could delay
the completion date.
4. MANAGER'S REPORT
a. The next Baytown Area Water Authority meeting is scheduled for Wednesday,
March 18, 2020, at 9:00 a.m., in the Council Chamber located at City Hall, 2401 Market
Street, Baytown, Texas 77520.
General Manager Davis presented the item and noted that the next BAWA meeting is now
scheduled for Wednesday, March 18th at 4:30 P.M.
5. ADJOURN
With there being no further business to discuss, President Bradley Smith adjourned the February
19, 2020, BAWA Board Regular Meeting at 9:15 A.M.
Leticia Brysch, Assistanl-Fkcret
Baytown Area Water Authority