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The Georgetown Water Utility Advisory Board met t on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM at West Side
Service Center, 5501 Williams Drive.
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The following Members were in attendance:
Present were: Tina Geiselbrecht, Ron Garland, Brian Birdwell, Kevin Pitts, Ercel Brashear, William C
Gedney
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1.A Call to Order
Call to Order -- Ron Garland, Chair
Garland called meeting to order at 1:58 p.m.
1.13 Introduction of Board Members, Staff Members, and Visitors
Introduction of Board Members, Staff Members, and Visitors -- Ron Garland, Chair
Garland led introductions of all in attendance.
1.0 Minutes of the February 13, 2025 Meeting
Review and possible action to approve the minutes from the February 13, 2025 meeting
of the Georgetown Water Utility Advisory Board -- Deniece Villela, Board Liaison
Moved by Tina Geiselbrecht; seconded by Ercel Brashear to Approve .
Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Tina Geiselbrecht, Ron Garland, Brian Birdwell, Kevin Pitts, Ercel Brashear,
William C Gedney
Voting Against: None
1.D Updates from Directors
Any updates will be highlighted at the meeting. The Director's Report nd CIP updates
are attached. -- Chelsea Solomon, Water Utility Director
Solomon led overview of Director's Report. Rawl's presented the Annual Financial
Report (not included in the agenda). Cantu reviewed the First Quarter Financial Report.
Rollmann discussed the Industrial Pretreatment Program. Pousson gave an update on
CIP projects in construction.
1.E First Amendment to Task Order KPA-25-001 with Kasberg, Patrick and
Associates, LP, for CR 228 Waterline Extension Improvement
Consideration and possible recommendation to City Council to approve a First
Amendment to Task Order KPA-25-001 JO with Kasberg, Patrick and Associates, LP, for
professional services related to the CR 228 Waterline Extension Improvement Project in
the amount of $303,500.00 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director
Moved by Tina Geiselbrecht; seconded by Brian Birdwell to Approve.
Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Tina Geiselbrecht, Ron Garland, Brian Birdwell, Kevin Pitts, Ercel Brashear,
William C Gedney
Voting Against: None
1.F Task Order LAN-25-001 with Lockwood, Andrews and Newman, Inc., for the
Wolf Ranch Lift Station Rehab Project
Consideration and possible recommendation to City Council to approve Task Order
LAN-25-001 with Lockwood, Andrews and Newman, Inc., for design, bidding, and
construction phase services related to the Wolf Ranch Lift Station Rehabilitation Project
in the amount of $341,300.00 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director
Moved by Brian Birdwell; seconded by Ercel Brashear to Approve.
Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Tina Geiselbrecht, Ron Garland, Brian Birdwell, Kevin Pitts, Ercel Brashear,
William C Gedney
Voting Against: None
1.G Task Order AEL-25-001 with Ardurra Group, Inc., for the Carriage Oaks EST
Rehab
Consideration and possible recommendation to City Council to approve Task Order
AEL-25-001 with Ardurra Group, Inc., for professional services related to the Carriage
Oaks Elevated Storage Tank (EST) Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $202,980.00 --
Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director
Moved by Brian Birdwell; seconded by William C Gedney to Approve
Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Tina Geiselbrecht, Ron Garland, Brian Birdwell, Kevin Pitts, Ercel Brashear,
William C Gedney
Voting Against: None
1.1-1 Task Order CDM-25-005 with CDM Smith, Inc. for professional services related
to North Lake Water Treatment Plant Zebra Mussel Mitigation Project
Consideration and possible recommendation to City Council to approve Task Order
CDM-25-005 with CDM Smith, Inc. for professional services related to North Lake Water
Treatment Plant Zebra Mussel Mitigation Project in the amount of $656,975.00 --
Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director
Moved by Ron Garland; seconded by Kevin Pitts to Approve.
Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Tina Geiselbrecht, Ron Garland, Brian Birdwell, Kevin Pitts, Ercel Brashear,
William C Gedney
Voting Against: None
1.I Task Order FNI-25-001 with Freese & Nichols for Park Plant PFAS Study
Consideration and possible recommendation to City Council to approve Task Order
FNI-25-001 with Freese & Nichols for Park Plant PFAS Study in the amount of
$345,156.00 -- Tim Walker, Assistant Water Utility Director
Moved by Brian Birdwell; seconded by Kevin Pitts to Approve
Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Tina Geiselbrecht, Ron Garland, Brian Birdwell, Kevin Pitts, Ercel Brashear,
William C Gedney
Voting Against: None
Garland adjourned the meeting at3:26 p.m.
These minutes were a ;proved at the meeting of u S
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