HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_GTWU_03.14.2024Water Utility Advisory Board
City ofGeorgetown,
Thursday,,4 2024
The Georgetown Water Utility Advisory Board met on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 2:00 PM at West 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 in attendance:
Present were: Michael G. Morrison, Steve Fought, Tina Geiselbrecht, Ron Garland, Brian Birdwell
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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
Introduction of Board Members, Staff Members, and Visitors -- Ron Garland, Chair
Chair Garland led introductions.
1.0 Minutes of the February 8, 2024 Meeting
Review and possible action to approve the minutes from the February 8, 2024 meeting
of the Georgetown Water Utility Advisory Board -- Deniece Villela, Board Liaison
Moved by Steve Fought; seconded by Brian Birdwell to Approve .-
Motion Approved: 5- 0
Voting For: Michael G. Morrison, Steve Fought, Tina Geiselbrecht, Ron Garland, Brian
Birdwell
Voting Against: None
1.D Updates from Directors
Any updates will be highlighted at the meeting. The Directors' Report, First Quarter
Reports, and CIP updates are attached. -- Chelsea Solomon, Water Utility Director
Solomon led Directors' Report updates. Wilson presented the FY2023 Year End Financial
Report. Garza discussed the upcoming Temporary Free Chlorine Conversion. Solomon
reviewed project updates. Wright presented CIP updates.
1.E Amendment to Task Order CDM-19-004
Consideration and possible recommendation to City Council to approve an amendment
to Task Order CDM-19-004 to CDM Smith of Austin, TX for continued professional
services for the North Lake Water Treatment Plant Phase IV Expansion in the amount of
$171,690.00 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director, and Chris Pousson,
CIP Manager
Moved by Steve Fought; seconded by Michael G. Morrison to Approve.
Motion Approved: 5- 0
Voting For: Michael G. Morrison, Steve Fought, Tina Geiselbrecht, Ron Garland, Brian
Birdwell
Voting Against: None
1.F Construction Contract Award to JM Pipeline for Smith Branch Lift Station
Consideration and possible recommendation to City Council to award a construction
contract with JM Pipeline, LLC of Burnet, TX for the construction of the Smith Branch Lift
Station rehabilitation project in the amount of $2,712,290.00 -- Wesley Wright, P.E.,
Systems Engineering Director, and Chris Pousson, CIP Manager.
Moved by Steve Fought; seconded by Tina Geiselbrecht to Approve
Motion Approved: 5- 0
Voting For: Michael G. Morrison, Steve Fought, Tina Geiselbrecht, Ron Garland, Brian
Birdwell
Voting Against: None
I.G Reclaimed Master Plan Update
Presentation and discussion on the 2023 Draft Reclaimed Master Plan
Allen Wolke of CDM Smith presented.
The written comments of Mr. Fought and Mr. Morrison are attached.
Chair Garland adjourned the meeting at 4:00 pnM
Motion: 0 - 0
Voting For: None
Voting Against: None
These minutes were approved at the meeting of KA ci 2-
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