HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_GTWU_07.14.2022Minutes of the Meeting for the
Georgetown Water Utility Board
of the City of Georgetown
July 14, 2022, at 2:00 PM
at Westside Service Center, 5501 Williams Dr., Georgetown, TX, 78633
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Board Members Present: Scott Macmurdo, Chair; Tina Geiselbrecht, Secretary; Mike Morrison, Ron Garland
Board Members Absent: Stuart Garner, Vice Chair
Staff Members Present: Chelsea Solomon, Director of Water Utility; Wesley Wright, Systems Engineering
Director; Chris Pousson, CIP Manager; Chris Graham, Water Utilities Support; Tiffany Diaz, Regulatory and
Conservation Manager; Isaac Conde, Water Services Technical Specialist; Jeffrey Deleon, Water Utility
Maintenance Supervisor; Tina Hayward, Water Utility Administrative Assistant; Sheila Mitchell, Interim Board
Liaison/Systems Engineering Administrative Assistant
Visitors Present: Tommy McClung, Atlas Design Services
Regular Session
(This Regular Session may, at any time, be recessed to convene an Executive Session for any purpose
authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.)
A Call to Order — Called to order by Chair Macmurdo at 2:03 p.m.
B Introduction of Board Members, Staff Members and Visitors - Scott Macmurdo, Board Chair
C Public Wishing to Address the Board -
On a subject that is posted on this agenda: Please fill out a speaker registration form which can be found
on the counter at the entrance to the Board Meeting. Clearly print your name and the letter of the item on
which you wish to speak and present it to the Staff Liaison, prior to the start of the meeting. You will be
called forward to speak when the Board considers that item. Only persons who have delivered the speaker
form prior to the meeting being called to order may speak.
On a subject not posted on the agenda: Persons may add an item to a future Regular scheduled Board
agenda by filing a written request with the Staff Liaison no later than one week prior to the Board meeting.
The request must include the speaker's name and the specific topic to be addressed with sufficient
information to inform the board and the public. Only those persons who have submitted a timely request
will be allowed to speak. Please send comments to GWUAB Interim Board Liaison, at
sheila.mitchell@georgetown.org.
- No one signed up to speak at the meeting.
D Updates from Water Utility Directors - Chelsea Solomon, Director of Water Utilities
Directors' Report is included in the packet. Solomon reviewed the report noting some updates from the prior
month, including meter readings, delinquent accounts, and current water rates. Macmurdo inquired about
rates increases in relation to growth. Solomon responded that growth is a factor, as well as debt service.
Solomon indicated that Finance will not present at this meeting as they are working on financials for new
fiscal year budget and that Finance will provide an update in a couple of months. Solomon indicated that
reuse has gone up. Morrison inquired as to whether the Round Rock connection is complete. Solomon
indicated that it is complete and active. Solomon indicated that the Parkside connection will be ready in
2024. Macmurdo inquired about the terms of the arrangement. Solomon responded that water availability
can vary, specifically during essential conservation. Solomon gave updates on drought conditions, drought
stages, and lake percentages. Some questions/discussion. Wright gave updates on current and future projects
for water and wastewater. Some questions/discussion. Diaz discussed conservation program efforts, drought
contingency plans, usage data analysis, violations, and how citizens can report violations observed.
Macmurdo inquired about the possibility of entering Stage 3. Solomon responded that we have not met the
criteria for Stage 3 yet. Solomon discussed drought stage criteria, public communications, enforcement, the
possibility of going to Council to revise violation rate ordinances, waivers, and water reuse. She also thanked
the Water Matters Group in Sun City for their continued efforts in sharing the conservation message. Some
questions/discussion. No further discussion.
Regular Agenda
E Review and possible action to approve the minutes from the June 9, 2022, Georgetown Water Utility
Advisory Board Meetings. — Sheila Mitchell, Interim Board Liaison.
No discussion. Motion by Morrison, seconded by Geiselbrecht to approve the minutes from the June 9,
2022, Georgetown Water Utility Advisory Board Meetings. Approved 4-0-1 (Garner absent).
F Consideration and possible recommendation to purchase and replace (5) five 12" 81-02 Cla Valves with
Tubing and Fittings currently in use at Lake Plant High Service Pump Station, from Prestige Worldwide
Technologies of Mt. Pleasant, Texas, in the amount of $130,200.00. — Isaac Conde, Water Services Tech
Specialist/Chelsea Solomon, Water Utility Director.
Conde discussed the need to replace the current Cla Valves. Solomon discussed the deficiencies and
inadequacies of the current valves. Garland inquired about the timing of the replacement. Solomon
responded that replacement would possibly take place in October, that supplies need to be ordered and will
take time to receive, and that they will wait until after peak season for replacement. Some discussion. No
further discussion. Motion by Morrison, seconded by Geiselbrecht to recommend to purchase and
replace (5) five 12" 81-02 Cla Valves with Tubing and Fittings currently in use at Lake Plant High Service
Pump Station, from Prestige Worldwide Technologies of Mt. Pleasant, Texas, in the amount of $130,200.00
Approved 4-0-1 (Garner absent).
G Consideration and possible recommendation to award a contract to Landmark Structures 1, L.P. for the
construction of the Hoover 2-million-gallon elevated storage tank and the Parkside 1.5-million-gallon
elevated storage tank Projects for the base bid in the amount of $ l 0,374,000. — Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems
Engineering Director/Chris Pousson, CIP Manager.
Wright discussed location and size of Hoover tank, the need to expand the system due to maximum
capability, and the bid status. Wright then discussed the Parkside tank's location, service area, relation to
the City of Round Rock's water system, and that it will take about 18 months to construct the tanks. Wright
discussed the attributes that make Landmark the best company for this work. Morrison commented about
the tank's location. Wright indicated that there is a residence near where the Parkside tank will be positioned.
Morrison asked about who will be served by the tank. Wright responded that the tank would serve
Georgetown residents. Garland indicated that this is a positive step toward gaining resident confidence.
Garland inquired whether a sign was posted regarding the tank construction. Wright responded that he didn't
know that a sign was posted but that it was noted on the plat. Macmurdo asked if the residents were aware
of the tank when they purchased the home. Wright responded that he cannot answer definitively since they
have not spoken to the residents; however, communications will go out to residents, as well as HOA's in
the area. Some questions/discussion. Wright stated Landmark has performed work for the City in the past,
they are great covering warranty work, and there have been no issues working with them. Morrison indicated
that Landmark is a very good tank builder and good working with neighbors. No further discussion. Motion
by Morrison, seconded by Geiselbrecht to recommend to award a contract to Landmark Structures I,
L.P. for the construction of the Hoover 2-million-gallon elevated storage tank and the Parkside 1.5-million-
gallon elevated storage tank Projects for the base bid in the amount of $10,374,000.
Approved 4-0-1 (Garner absent).
H Consideration and possible recommendation to award Task Order DEI-22-002 to Dunham Engineering of
College Station, Texas for welding, steel and coating inspections for the Hoover elevated storage tank and
the Parkside elevated storage tank projects in the amount of $101,250.00. — Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems
Engineering Director/Chris Pousson, CIP Manager.
Wright discussed Dunham's history of performing welding and coating inspections on City of Georgetown
tanks, their level of competency, and that the City of Georgetown does not have the expertise on staff to
complete the work required. This is critical for proper construction of the tanks. No further discussion.
Motion by Morrison, seconded by Geiselbrecht to recommend to award Task Order DEI-22-002 to
Dunham Engineering of College Station, Texas for welding, steel and coating inspections for the Hoover
elevated storage tank and the Parkside elevated storage tank projects in the amount of $101,250.00.
Approved 4-0-1 (Garner absent).
Adjournment
Motion by Geiselbrecht, seconded by Morrison to adjourn meeting. Adjourned at 3:32 p.m.
Scott Macmurdo — Board Chair Tina Geiselbrecht — Secretary
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Sheila K. Mitchell, Interim Water Board Liaison