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10-20-2016MINUTES OF THE SCHERTZ /SEGUIN LOCAL GOVERNMENT CORPORATION THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF GUADALUPE SCHERTZ /SEGUIN LOCAL GOVERNMENT CORPORATION On this the 20" day of October, 2016 the Schertz /Seguin Local Government Corporation (SSLGC) convened at 1:32 PM at SSLGC Administrative Building located at 108 W. Mountain Street, Seguin, Texas. The following board members being present and in attendance: Ken Greenwald President Robin Dwyer Bob Pees Jim Fowler Andrew Hunt There were two members absent: Mayor Keil T. "Jake" Jacobs Vice - President Assistant Secretary Ex- Officio Treasurer Ex- Officio Secretary constituting a majority of the persons appointed to the Board and a quorum for the transaction of business, and notice of such meeting having been duly given in accordance with the provisions of Texas law. Also in attendance were: Rick Cortez Assistant City Manager (City of Seguin) Dudley Wait Executive Director of Operations (City of Schertz) Jim Hooks Public Works (City of Schertz) Susan Caddell Director of Finance (City of Seguin) Betsy Johnson General Counsel (Davidson, Troilo, Ream & Garza) Steven Siebert San Antonio Water System (SAWS) John Winkler Consultant (Walker Partners) Crockett Camp Consultant Bill Klemt Consultant /Hydrologist Emery Gallagher Water Utility Manager (City of Seguin) Alan Cockerell General Manager (SSLGC) Amber Briggs Assistant General Manager (SSLGC) Angie Kleinschmidt Office Administrator (SSLGC) Shawn Shimek Superintendent (SSLGC) Jeff Kuhn Bond Counsel (Norton Rose Fulbright) Andrew Friesenhahn Financial Consultant (SAMCO) Allen Westerman Financial Consultant (sAMCO) Johnny Bierschwale Citizen (City of Schertz) Ron Naumann President (GCGC Board) Lauren Dodd Reporter (Seguin Gazette) 1of5 SSLGC MINUTES 10/20/2016 (5 Pages) SIGNED ORIGINAL(S): I Date /Time Printed: 11/16/2016 3:34 PM aek The first order of business was to Call the Meeting to Order President Ken Greenwald called the meeting to order at 1:31 PM The second order of business was Pubblic Comment Mr. Cockerell introduced the new SSLGC Office Administrator, Angie Kleinschmidt. The third order of business was the Approval of Minutes for the meetings ,held September 15, 2016 Assistant Secretary Pees made a motion to approve the September 15, 2016 meeting minutes. Vice President Dwyer seconded the motion. Upon a vote being called, the motion carried by unanimous decision. Tht fourth order-of usiness w Presentation -the General Manager's Report Alan Cockerell, General Manager Mr. Cockerell's written report was included in the board packet. He added the following to his written report: • Water Production Seasonal pumping and monthly water sales charts were included in the board packets. Water production for the month of September was 54.8% of the Gonzales County Underground Water Conservation District's (GCUWCD) monthly allowable. + GCUWCD Monthly Meet' The monthly meeting was held October 11, 2016; Mr. Cockerell attended. A copy of the agenda was included in the board packet. All items on the consent agenda passed. • GCGCD 1V1 or ih,y Meeting, The meeting was held October 13, 2016; Ms. Briggs attended. A copy of the agenda was included in the board packet. • Region L /GMA- 13 /RWA GMA - t 3 Mr. Cockerell attended this meeting and a copy of the agenda is included in your packet. Members of the GMA -13 committee were instructed to seek approval from their respective boards on the proposed DFC. The draft explanatory report that is required to be submitted to TWDB is included in your packet. The next GMA -13 meeting is scheduled for November 215` TWDB staff has provided a recommendation for the designation of brackish groundwater production zones. A copy of the report is included in your packet that only includes figures for the Carrizo - Wilcox aquifer. Four potential areas were considered for the Carrizo - Wilcox Aquifer, with only one being recommended. Details are included in the report. • Operations Report R dir Mr. Cockerell went over the operations report that was included in the board packet. Mr. Cockerell stated that Operators completed the following: ➢ Repaired the air release valve on SSLGC well #9 ➢ Changed blades, changed oil, and greased the zero turn mower ➢ Replaced the logic board on filter #6 at WTP #2 ➢ Removed actuator and replaced the valve on backwash clarifier #2 ➢ Replaced rusted bolts to a cap on the main pipeline 2of5 SSLGC MINUTES 10/20/2016 (5 Pages) SIGNED ORIGINAL(S): 1 Date /Time Printed: 11/16/2016 3:34 PM aek Contractors completed the following: ➢ HEI replaced the transducer on tank #3 ➢ Matous Construction investigated potential leak on 36 -inch pipeline south of Marion ➢ Advanced Water Well is repairing pump for well #4 • CVLGC The next CVLGC Board Meeting is scheduled for October 27, 2016. Work continues on executing water leases with landowners. The- fifth order of _husine s was A RESOLUTION BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SCHERTZ /SEQUIN LOCAL GOVERNMENT CORPORATION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF "SCHER"TZZSEGUIN LOCAL GOVERNMENT CORPORATION CONTRACT REVENUE BONDS, NEW SERIES 2016 (TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD SWIRFT PROJECT FINANCING) "• PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON THESE NOW SERIES BONDS AS PROVIDED HEREIN ON PARITY WITH CERTAIN CURRENTLY OUTSTANDING NEW SERIES BLINDS; PROVIDING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH NEW ERIESBONDS ON PARITY THEREWITH FORECLOSING THE ABILITY TO - ISSUE ADDITIONAL OBLIGATIONS THAT ARE-SENIOR IN SECUMTY AND PRIORITY OF PAYMENT TO THE NEW SERIES BONDS HEREAFTER ISSUED ON PARITY THEREWITH• AND RESOLVING OTHER MATTERS INCIDENT AND RELATING T THE ISSUANCE PAYMENT, SECURITY SALE, AND DELIVERY OF SUCH NEW SERIES BONDS INCLUDING THE APPROVAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS WATER DEVELOPIENT BOARD AND A PRIVATE PLACEMENT_ MEMORANDUM PERTAINING TO THE NEW SERIES BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF PAYING AGENT REGISTAR AGREEMENT AN ESCROW AGREEMENT, AND RATIFYING, AND READOPTING THE REGIONAL WATER SUPPLY„ CONTRACT; COMPLYING WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY'S LETTER OF REPRESENTATIONS; COMPLYNG'WITH THE REGULATIONS PROMULGATED BY THE_ TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE ➢ RESOLUTION #SSLGC R16 -19 Assistant Secretary Pees made a motion to approve Resolution #SSLGC R16 -19. Treasurer Hunt seconded. Upon a vote being called the motion carried by unanimous decision. The sixth order of business RESOLUTION RELATING TO ESTABLISHING THE CORPORATION'S INTENTION TO REIMBURSE ITSLF FOR THE PRIOR LAWFUL EXPE TITURE OF RINDS RELATING TO CONSTRUCTING VARIOU ORP RATION IMPROVEMENTS FROM THE PROCEEDS OF TAX- EXEMPT OBLIGATIONS TO BE ISSUED BY THE CORPORATION FOR AUTHORIZED PURPQSES; AUTHORIZING OTHER MATTE_ RS INCIDENT AND RELATED THERETO ➢ RESOLUTION #SSLGC R16 -20 Assistant Secretary Pees made a motion to approve Resolution #SSLGC R16 -20. Vice - President Dwyer seconded. Upon a vote being called the motion carried by unanimous decision. The seventh order of business was SSLGC Construction Update — John Winkler WaMcgr Partners & Alan Cockerell General Mana er 3 of 5 SSLGC MINUTES 10/20/2016 (5 Pages) SIGNED ORIGINAL(S): 1 Date /Time Printed: 11/16/2016 3:34 PM aek • Cathodic Protection Project (TO #17): All deep bed anodes and rectifiers are installed on 42" section and waiting on power to place them into service. Additional bonding sites have been identified due to differences from construction documents and actual conditions. GVEC is in the process of obtaining required easements from property owners to supply power. • Metal Tank Rehabilitation (TO #20): Painting of the tank at the Nixon WTP is completed and is being placed into service. The screen around the top of the tank requires replacement and will be installed when materials are available. Paint has been returned to the paint manufacturer to adjust the paint color for the BPS tank to match the concrete tank. The contractor is delayed on another job site and has not committed to a date to start on the BPS tank. • WTP1 Upgrades (TO #21): Solicitation for bids have been posted and bids are due on October 27`''. A recommendation will be presented to the board in November. • High Service Pump Controller Upgrade (TO #22): The starters have been replaced on all four high service pumps and are in operation. HSP #4 is pulling higher amperage than specified and Smith Pump has been contacted to conduct an evaluation of the pump /motor. The_ei" orderof business was Approve Change Order #1- Alterman, Inc. - Medium Voltage Walker Starts Contract - john Winkler, Partners & Alan Cockerell, General Manager Vice President Dwyer made a motion to approve Change Order #1- Alterman, Inc. Assistant Secretary Pees seconded. Upon a vote being called the motion carried by unanimous decision. The nineth order of bu�iness was Approve Change Order #1- CORPRO - Cathodic Protection System - John Winkler, Walker Partners & Alan &rell, General Manager Vice President Dwyer made a motion to approve Change Order #1 - CORPRO. Assistant Secretary Pees seconded. Upon a vote being called the motion carried by unanimous decision. The tenth order of business wa A rove Change Order #2 -- Fields Construction — Cathodic Protect n — John Winkler Walker Partners & Alan Cockerell, Gene, r 1 Mana er Assistant Secretary Pees made a motion to approve Change Order #2 — Fields Construction. Vice President Dwyer seconded. Upon a vote being called the motion carried by unanimous decision. The eleventh order of business was Water Level Measurements — Bill Klemt Bill Klemt has provided a water level measurement report based on the latest measurements The twelfth order of business was Legislative, Update — Billy Phenix, Legislative Consultant & Alan Cockerell, General Manager Mr. Phenix was not present at meeting. Mr. Cockerell gave the Legislative Update. The thirteenth—order of _. business was Riffht of Wav Acauisition / Timeline — Amber BriLws Assistant General Manager & Alan Cockerell General Manage No action requested /No action taken The fourteenth order of business Post Oak Clean Green, Inc. (Landfill) — Patrick Lindner, General Counsel & John Winkler, Walker Partners & Alan Cockerell, General Manager 4of5 SSLGC MINUTES 10/20/2016 (5 Pages) SIGNED ORIGINAL(S): 1 Date /Time Printed: 11/16/2016 3:34 PM aek No action requested /No action taken The fifteenth order of business was Whole Water Contracts) &. Well Permit(s) — Patrick Lidner General Counsel & Alan Cockerell, General Manager No action requested /No action taken The sixteenth order of business was Gonzales CoUnty & Guadalupe County Carrizo and Wilcox rater Leases and Property Purchases— Alan Coekerell, General Manager No action requested /No action taken The seventeeth order of business was Executive Session called under Chanter 551 Government Code, Section 551.071, to seek the advice of its attorney on legal matters, and Section 55I d72 for Deliberations Regarding Real Estate President Greenwald closed General Session at 2:15 PM. Executive Session was held from 2:27 PM to 3:01 PM. The eitghteenth order of business -was Consider and Take Action as Result of Agenda Item. Number Twelve President Greenwald reopened General Session at 3:01PM. There was no action taken during the Executive Session. The nineteenth order of business was Consideration andbrr Action on Ouestians and Possible Items to be Placed on the Next Agenda There was no action taken. The_ twentieth order of business was Adjournment President Greenwald declared the meeting adjourned at 3:04 PM. ,. MINUTES APPROVED THIS / 4DAY OF ✓ i� OR "Jake" Jacp ,.; eretry Bob Pees, Assistant Secretary 5 of 5 SSLGC MINUTES 10/20/2016 (5 Pages) SIGNED ORIGINAL(S): 1 Date /Time Printed: 11/16/2016 3:34 PM aek