Jake Hollingsworth

The meeting included declarations of conflict of interest concerning an easement agreement with Cajun Self Storage, LLC. A presentation was given regarding the Industrial Reservoir Improvements Project contractor selection. Department reports covered financial updates, safety statistics, and reviews of ongoing capital projects and division operations (Industrial, Water Treatment Plant Distribution, Thomas Mackey Water Treatment Plant, and Canal Division). The Board held elections for officers, reconfirming James McWhorter as President. Committees were appointed, including the Capital Project Committee, Long Range Planning Committee, Safety Committee, Finance and Insurance Committee, and Personnel and Compensation Committee. The Consent Agenda approved a Crossing Agreement with Center Point Energy, a Crossing Agreement with Sterling Lakes Iowa Associates, and two budgeted equipment purchases through BuyBoard and HGAC. New business involved a presentation and subsequent approval for the renewal of the contract with Texas County and District Retirement System (TCDRS) for 2016, approval of the easement agreement with Cajun Self Storage, LLC, and selection of contractors for the Industrial Reservoir Improvements Project. The Board then entered Executive Session to discuss the General Manager's Evaluation, followed by action to schedule a later review of the evaluation results and a budgeted raise.

The meeting included committee reports addressing the review of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year ending August 31, 2014, discussions on an RFP for a new Reservoir Site along the GCWA Canal System, and updates on safety and personnel matters. Key agenda items involved the approval of the consent agenda, which included entering into various Crossing Agreements with CenterPoint Energy Resource Corp. and Enterprise Crude Pipeline LLC. New business focused on approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Texas Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management, approving the Financial Audit for Fiscal Year 2013-2014, and approving the Employee Health Benefits Renewal.

The Special Board of Directors meeting focused on New Business, specifically the discussion and potential approval of Mainland Water Project Customer Contracts related to the Gulf Coast Water Authority's Thomas S. Mackey Water Treatment Plant and the sale of NRG's H. P. Robinson Plant. A motion was passed unanimously to approve the Fourth Amendment to the Mainland Water Project Customer Contract with Galveston County Water Control and Improvement District No. 12 (Kemah).

The meeting included reports from various board committees. The Finance and Insurance Committee reviewed the monthly report and Investment Plan. The Engineering Committee received project updates, discussed the Enchanted Rock and Texas New Mexico Power issues, reviewed the Sludge Management RFP, and contemplated a presentation from Four Star regarding a groundwater supply option. The Safety Committee reported no accidents for April 2015 and discussed roof hatch ladder rail guards and chlorine containers, rescheduling safety inspections. The Organization and Planning Committee addressed personnel challenges, succession planning, employee training, the GCWA 50th Anniversary, water contracts, and long-range water supply. New business focused on approving an Amended and Restated Agreement regarding a Water Supply Contract with the City of Richmond, Texas. Additionally, the Board approved Resolution No. 2015-003 confirming the review of the Investment Policy and Investment Strategies. The Board also approved the lowest qualified bids for various chemicals, including ammonia, chlorine, ferric sulfate, and others, for use at the Thomas S. Mackey Water Treatment Plant. The Board acknowledged receiving the Texas Transparency Leadership Circle Award for 2015.

The regular Board of Directors meeting included discussions and actions on several items. Board business covered Galveston County Day at the Capitol scheduled for March 1, 2017, Brazoria County Day at the Capitol scheduled for March 7, 2017, and TWCA Texas Water Day 2017 in Washington DC scheduled for February 8-10, 2017. Manager reports included reviews of the October 2016 Financial Report, Environmental Health & Safety Report, and operational reports for the Thomas S Mackey Water Treatment Plant and Industrial Division. Committee meetings reviewed General Managers' Evaluations, the City of Houston's Long Term Water Supply Strategy, and various capital projects including the Hydraulic Capacity Assessment of the Thomas Mackey Water Treatment Plant and the Southeast Transmission Waterline Project. New business involved approving a Letter Agreement to modify a lease term with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, approving a proposal not to exceed $190,273.00 plus contingency for replacing controllers at the Thomas S. Mackey Water Treatment Plant, and approving a Work Authorization with ARKK Engineering for design services related to a booster pump station. Compensation for the General Manager was approved following an Executive Session discussion.