HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_GTWU_10.12.2023Water Utility Advisory Board
City of Georgetown,, Texas
Thursday,, October 12, 2023
Side Service Center, 5501 Williams Drive.
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This is a Georgetown Water Utility Advisory Board meeting scheduled every second Thursday of the
month.
The following Members were hnattendance: _
Present were: Michael G. K8onison, Steve Fnught, T|na{3eise|bneoht. Ron Garland
Brian Birdwell also present but not listed on Roll Call due to him being appointed after
creating the meeting.
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the table at the entrance to the meeting room. Clearly print your name and the letter of the item onwhich
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address the Board orCommission members. Noaction can betaken.
At the time of posting, no one signed up to Speak.
1. Regular Session
1.A Call to Order
Call to Order -- Ron Garland, Chair
Chair Garland called meeting to order at 2:00 p.m.
1.13 Introduction of Board Members, Staff Members, and Visitors and Welcome
of New Member
Introduction of Board Members, Staff Members, and Visitors and Welcome of New
Member -- Ron Garland, Chair
Chair Garland led introduction of staff, visitors and newly appointed board member,
Brian Birdwell.
1.0 Minutes of the September14, 2023 Meeting
Review and possible action to approve the minutes from the September 14, 2023
meeting, of the Georgetown Water Utility Advisory Board -- Deniece Villela, Board
Liaison
Moved by Steve Fought; seconded by Michael G. Morrison to Approve.
Motion Approved: 4- 0
Voting For: Michael G. Morrison, Steve Fought, Tina Geiselbrecht, Ron Garland
Voting Against: None
AMENDMENT:
Board Member Fought made a motion to amend the September minutes, second by Board
Member Morrison.
Moved by Steve Fought; seconded by Michael G. Morrison to Approve
Motion Approved: 3 - 1
Voting For: Steve Fought, Michael G. Morrison, Tina Geiselbrecht
Voting Against: Ron Garland
Abstain: Brian Birdwell (not present at the September meeting).
The complete text of the motion is posted as an addendum to the September minutes.
AMENDMENT:
Board Member Fought then made a motion to approve the September minutes, as
amended, seconded by Michael G. Morrison.
Moved by Steve Fought; seconded by Michael G. Morrison to Approve
Motion Approved: 4 - 0
Voting For: Michael G. Morrison, Steve Fought, Tina Geiselbrecht, Ron Garland
Voting Against: None
Abstain: Brian Birdwell (not present at the September meeting).
1.D Updates from Directors
Any updates will be highlighted at the meeting. The Directors' Report and CIP updates
are attached. -- Chelsea Solomon, Water Utility Director
Solomon introduced the Employee of the Month and led the Directors' Report presentation.
During Customer Care update, Fought inquired about the Good Neighbor fund balance.
Hernandez and Solomon will follow up. Hernandez gave an update on rebates, Itineris
Wrong Day Watering project and presented an example of the new CSS portal. Morrison
asked if it is possible to amend Stage 2 water restrictions to include drip irrigation in flower
beds only. Solomon will research and follow up.
1.E Overview of Board Purpose and Section 2.36 City Commissions, Committees
and Boards of the Municipal Code, including member duties, attendance policy
and how Conflicts of Interest are addressed.
Overview of Board Purpose and Section 2.36 City Commissions, Committees and
Boards of the Municipal Code, including member duties, attendance policy and how
Conflicts of Interest are addressed (no action needed). No action needed
1.F Nominations and Election of the Vice -Chairman of the Georgetown Water
Utility Advisory Board
Consideration, nomination, and election of Vice -Chair -- Ron Garland, Chair
Item pulled from agenda. Chair Garland advised additional board members are proposed
to be added to the Water Board. Item will be placed on a future agenda once members
have been added and a vote conducted at that time.
1.G Discussion of Meeting Dates and Times of the Georgetown Water Utility
Advisory Board
Discussion and possible action to declare the meeting dates and times of the
Georgetown Water Utility Advisory Board -- Deniece Villela, Board Liaison
Moved by Michael G. Morrison; seconded by Steve Fought to Approve.
Motion Approved: 4- 0
Voting For: Michael G. Morrison, Steve Fought, Tina Geiselbrecht, Ron Garland
Voting Against: None
1.H Contract Award to Cash Construction for the Parkside-Round Rock
Interconnect Project
Consideration and possible recommendation to award a construction contract to Cash
Construction Company of Pflugerville, Texas for the construction of Parkside-Round Rock
Interconnect in the amount of $7,179,720.00 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems
Engineering Director and Chris Pousson, CIP Manager
Moved by Steve Fought; seconded by Tina Geiselbrecht to Approve.
Motion Approved: 4- 0
Voting For: Michael G. Morrison, Steve Fought, Tina Geiselbrecht, Ron Garland
Voting Against: None
1.I Purchase Award with Municipal Valve for a Critical Ball Valve for the
Parkside-Round Rock Interconnect Project
Consideration and possible recommendation to approve the purchase of one 16-inch GA
Metal Seated Ball Valve from Municipal Valve using TIPS Contract # 23010401 for the
Parkside-Round Rock Interconnect project in the amount of $149,760.00 -- Wesley Wright,
P.E., Systems Engineering Director and Chris Pousson, CIP Manager
Moved by Tina Geiselbrecht; seconded by to Approve.
Motion Approved: 4- 0
Voting For: Michael G. Morrison, Steve Fought, Tina Geiselbrecht, Ron Garland
Voting Against: None
1.3 Third Amendment to CDM Smith Task Order CDM-20-009 for the South
Lake Water Treatment Plant
Consideration and possible recommendation to approve an amendment to Task Order
CDM-20-009 with CDM Smith, Inc. for professional design services related to the South
Lake Water Treatment Plant and 1178 Transmission Main in the amount
of $1,740,280.00 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director and Chris
Pousson, CIP Manager
Moved by Michael G. Morrison; seconded by Steve Fought to Approve
Motion Approved: 4- 0
Voting For: Michael G. Morrison, Steve Fought, Tina Geiselbrecht, Ron Garland
Voting Against: None
Chair Garland adjourned meeting at 3:12 p.m.
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