2021 05 19 BAWA MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY
May 19, 2021
The Board of Directors of the Baytown Area Water Authority (BAWA) met in a Regular Meeting
on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at 4:31 P.M., in the Council Chamber of the Baytown City Hall,
2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas with the following in attendance:
Brenda Bradley Smith President
Frank McKay III Secretary
Brandon Benoit Director (Teleconference)
Nick Woolery Presiding Manager
Trevor Fanning General Counsel
Angela Jackson Acting Assistant Secretary
President Bradley Smith convened the May 19, 2021, BAWA Board Regular Meeting with a
quorum present at 4:31 P.M., all members were present with the exception of Vice President Mike
Wilson.
1. MINUTES
a. Consider approving the minutes of the Baytown Area Water Authority (BAWA)
Regular Meeting held on April 21, 2021.
A motion was made by Secretary Frank McKay III and seconded by Director Brandon Benoit to
approve the minutes of the BAWA Regular Meeting held on April 21, 2021, as submitted. The
vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Brenda Bradley Smith, Secretary Frank McKay III and Director Brandon
Benoit
Nays: None
Other: Vice President Mike Wilson (Absent)
Approved
2. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
a. Consider a resolution authorizing acceptance and release of retainage to LEM
Construction Company, Inc., for the BAWA Chemical Feed Improvements Project.
Assistant Director of Public Works and Engineering Andrea Brinkley presented the item and stated
that the BAWA Chemical Feed Improvements Project has been completed and they had a very
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successful walkthrough and all costs associated with the project have been finalized. At this time,
they are requesting for the Board to accept the project and allow for the project closeout documents
to be completed including the final payment of retainage.
A motion was made by Director Brandon Benoit and seconded by Secretary Frank McKay III
approving Resolution No. 2021-08, related to Item 2.a. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Brenda Bradley Smith, Secretary Frank McKay III and Director Brandon
Benoit
Nays: None
Other: Vice President Mike Wilson (Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN
AREA WATER AUTHORITY ACCEPTING THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER
AUTHORITY CHEMICAL FEED IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT;
AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT OF THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED
SIXTY-FOUR THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED THIRTY-EIGHT AND 24/100
DOLLARS ($164,638.24) TO LEM CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., FOR
SAID PROJECT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
3. REPORTS
a. Receive an update regarding the Baytown Area Water Authority East Plant Project.
Assistant Director of Engineering Andrea Brinkley stated that they were at the final completion of
the project. During the presentation, she mentioned they have received the TCEQ approval letter
which has allowed them to connect the high surface pump station into the City's distribution
system. They will begin the project closeout and start the warranty period in the next couple of
weeks. Presiding Manager Nick Woolery stated that they are working on setting a date for the
ribbon cutting ceremony, which would most likely be at the end of June.
4. MANAGER'S REPORT
a. The next regularly scheduled Baytown Area Water Authority meeting is Wednesday,
June 16, 2021, at 4:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber located at City Hall, 2401 Market Street,
Baytown, Texas 77520.
Presiding Manager Nick Woolery stated that at their June meeting, the Board will be receiving the
budget and he will be reaching out to all of the members prior to the meeting to discuss the details
of the budget.
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5. ADJOURN
With there being no further business to discuss, President Bradley Smith adjourned the
Wednesday, May 19, 2021, BAWA Board Regular Meeting at 4:37 P.M.
Angela kson, Acting Assistant Secretary
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