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APPROVED 01-19-2017 MINUTESMINUTES OF THE SCHERTZ /SEGUIN LOCAL GOVERNMENT CORPORATION THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF GUADALUPE SCHERTZ /SEGUIN LOCAL GOVERNMENT CORPORATION On this the 19' day of January, 2017 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: Robin Dwyer Vice - President T. "Jake" Jacobs Secretary Andrew Hunt Treasurer David Reiley Director Mayor Keil Ex- Officio Bert Crawford Ex- Officio The following members were absent: Bob Pees Assistant 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 Susan Caddell Doug Faseler Dudley Wait Jim Hooks Billy Phenix Patrick Lindner Steven Siebert Craig Hines John Winkler Crockett Camp Bill Klemt Johnny Bierschwale Emery Gallagher Alan Cockerell Amber Briggs Angie Kleinschmidt Assistant City Manager (City of Seguin) Director of Finance (City of Seguin) City Manager (City of Seguin) Executive Director of Operations (City of Schertz) Public Works (City of Schertz) Legislative Consultant General Counsel (Davidson, Troilo, Ream & Garza) San Antonio Water System (SAWS) Canyon Regional Consultant (Walker Partners) Consultant Consultant /Hydrologist citizen (City of Schertz) Water Utility Manager (City of Seguin) General Manager (SSLGC) Assistant General Manager (SSLGC) Office Administrator (SSLGC) The first order of business was to Call the Meeting to Order Vice - President Dwyer called the meeting to order at 1:40 PM The second order of business was Public Comment Vice - President Dwyer introduced new appointed director from the City of Seguin, David Reiley, 1of4 SSLGC MINUTES 01/19/2017 (4 Pages) Date /Time Printed: 2/16/2017 8:06 AM aek There were no public comments. The third order of business was election of new officers Vice - President Dwyer gave an explanation of office positions. • Secretary Jacobs made a motion to nominate Vice - President Dwyer as President. Treasurer Hunt seconded the motion. Upon a vote being called, the motion carried by unanimous decision. • Treasurer Hunt made a motion to nominate Secretary Jacobs as Vice - President. Vice - President Dwyer seconded the motion. Upon a vote being called, the motion carried by unanimous decision. • Vice - President Dwyer made a motion to nominate Treasurer Hunt as Treasurer. Secretary Jacobs seconded the motion. Upon a vote being called, the motion carried by unanimous decision. • Vice - President Dwyer made a motion to nominate Director Reiley as Secretary. Secretary Jacobs seconded the motion. Upon a vote being called, the motion carried by unanimous decision. • Vice - President Dwyer made a motion to nominate Assistant Secretary Pees as Assistant Secretary. Secretary Jacobs seconded the motion. Upon a vote being called, the motion carried by unanimous decision. The fourth order of business was the Approval of Minutes for the meeting held December 15, 2016 Treasurer Hunt made a motion to approve the December 15, 2016 meeting minutes. Secretary Jacobs seconded the motion. Upon a vote being called, the motion carried by unanimous decision. The fifth order of business was Presentation of the General Manager's Report — Alan Cockerell , General Manager Mr. Cockerell's written report was included in the board packet. Mr. Cockerell also advised about the invitation to the SAWS Desal Ribbon 'Cutting. 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 December was 36.2% of the Gonzales County Underground Water Conservation District's (GCUWCD) monthly allowable. • GCUWCD MoEU 1t7twin The monthly meeting was held January 10, 2017; Mr. Cockerell attended. Mr. Cockerell advised that the district was concerned with wells that do not comply with state law and district rules. A copy of the agenda was included in the board packet. All items on the consent agenda passed. • GCGCD MonLI)ly lVlecllnt+ The district did not have a meeting in January Next meeting was scheduled for February 9' • Region L /GMA- 13 /RWA Rgz:on L The next scheduled quarterly meeting will be held on February 2" at SAWS • Operations Report Mr. Cockerell went over the operations report that was included in the board packet: 2 of 4 SSLGC MINUTES 01/19/2017 (4 Pages) SIGNED ORIGINAL(S). 1 Date /Time Printed: 2/16/2017 8:06 AM aek • CVLGC The next scheduled monthly meeting will be held January 26, 2017. Work continues on executing water leases with landowners. The sixth order of business was SSLGC Construction Update — John Winkler Walker Partners & Alan Cockerell, General Manager • Cathodic Protection 42 in & 30 in Project (TO #17): The contractor is completing the final bonding sites at TxDOT locations. The system should be able to be energized when this work is complete. • Cathodic Protection 36 in Project (TO #25): Walker Partners continues initial evaluation of the existing pipeline right -of -way as part of the design phase. • Metal Tank Rehabilitation (TO #20): The contractor is progressing with the tank at the BPS. Sandblasting and application of primer coat is underway on interior and exterior surfaces. • WTP1 Upgrades (TO #21): A pre - construction meeting was held with JS Haren on January 10ffi. The contractor is mobilizing equipment and is scheduled to begin work by the end of the month. • High Service Pump Controller Upgrade (TO #22): The installation of the new switch gear is complete. Operator training on the new starters is to be scheduled later this month. Investigation of HSP #4 continues, but is delayed since HSP #1 has been pulled for repair. Mr. Cockerell explained to the board that WTP was struck by lightning and that the strike took out SCADA and damaged end of the sidewalk. Mr. Cockerell advised that contractor was on site immediately to fix the damage and an accident report will be filed. The seventh order of business was Backwash Recycle Update — John Winkler, Walker Partners & Alan Cockerell, General Manager Mr. Winkler provided a cost estimate for modifications necessary to recycle backwash while keeping it classified as ground water. The eighth order of business was Parallel Pipeline Project Update — Amber Briggs, Assistant General Mangger & Alan Cockerell, General Manager Ms. Briggs advised we had received approximately 54% of the right of entries. Ms. Briggs explained they all parties involved had a successful meeting with the attorneys representing the cities of Schertz and Seguin. The ninth r&er of business was approving Monitor` Well System-Construction, Operation and Maintenance Apreement — Alan Cockerell General Mang er & Patrick Lindner General Counsel Mr. Cockerell stated that the Gonzales district had executed a final agreement that was agreed upon by all the major producers in the district. It was anticipated that all parties will obtain final approval from their governing bodies by the end of January. This document along with a funding table was included in your packet. Funds have been already included in the approved budget for the payment due in February. Vice - President Dwyer made a motion to approve Monitoring Well System Construction, Operation and Maintenance Agreement. Secretary Jacobs seconded the motion. Upon a vote being called, the motion carried by unanimous decision. The tenth order of business was to review SAWS Fir 5t Amendment to Mutual Regional Water Supply Contract - Alan kere General Mana er & Patrick Lindner General Counsel 3 of 4 SSLGC MINUTES 01/19/2017 (4 Pages) SIGNED ORIGINAL(S): 1 Date /Time Printed: 2/16/2017 8:06 AM aek Mr. Cockerell informed that the final revision to the SAWS agreement had been agreed upon. The revision was included in packet. Vice - President Dwyer made a motion to approve SAWS First Amendment to Mutual Regional Water Supply Contract. Treasurer Hunt seconded the motion. Upon a vote being called, the motion carried by unanimous decision. The eleventh order of business was Legislative Update — Alan Cockerell, General Manager Mr. Phenix spoke on current legislative activity. The twelfth order of business Post Oak Clean Green, Inc. (Landfiu) - Patrick Lindner, General Counsel & John Winkler Walker Partners & Alan Cockerell General Manager No action requested /No action taken The thirteenth order of business was Wholesale Water Contract(s) & Well Permits — Patrick Lidnet, General Counsel & Alan Cockerell, General Manager No action requested /No action taken The fourteenth order of business was Gonzales County & Guadalupe County Carrizo and Wilcox Water Leases and Property Purchases -- Alan Cockerell, General Manager No action requested /No action taken The fifteenth order of business was Executive Session called tinder Chapter 551 Government Code, Section 551.+071, to seek the advice of its attorney on legal matters, and Section 551.072, for Deliberations Regarding Real Estate Vice - President Dwyer closed General Session at 2:30 PM. Executive Session was held from 2:40 PM to 3:17 PM. The sixteenth order _of_business was Consider it of Agenda Item Number Fifteen Vice - President reopened General Session at 3:17 PM. There was no action taken during the Executive Session. The seventeenth order of business was Consideration and /or Action on Questions and Possible Items to be Placed on the Next Agenda Treasurer Hunt made a motion to approve Mr. & Mrs. Halms 1 for 1 Gonzales County Water Lease. Vice - President Dwyer seconded the motion. Upon a vote being called, the motion carried by unanimous decision. The eighteenth order of business was Adjournment Vice President declared the meeting adjourned at 3:21 PM. MINUTES APPROVED THIS 16 41� DAY OF Jjjjrj&jVq �O (" '� (/V 6 OR David Reiley, Secretary Bob Pees, Assistant Secretary 4of4 SSLGC MINUTES 01/19/2017 (4 Pages) SIGNED ORfG NAL. S): 1 Date /Time Printed: 2/16/2017 8:06 AM aek