WEBVTT 00:00:02.980 --> 00:00:04.560 Good afternoon. 00:00:04.560 --> 00:00:07.620 This meeting of the Texas Water Development Board is hereby called to order. 00:00:07.620 --> 00:00:09.750 The time is 1:34 PM. 00:00:10.750 --> 00:00:12.910 For the record, My name is Peter Lake. 00:00:12.910 --> 00:00:17.500 With me today are Kathleen Jackson and Brooke Paup. Todd, first item please. 00:00:17.500 --> 00:00:22.560 Discussion regarding outreach efforts and activities by the board. 00:00:22.560 --> 00:00:23.560 Director Jackson. 00:00:23.560 --> 00:00:29.720 Well, thank you, Mr Chairman. Since our last meeting, I spoke with the Texas 4H Ambassadors. 00:00:29.720 --> 00:00:33.120 It's a group of students at the Capitol. 00:00:33.120 --> 00:00:36.460 It's the largest youth development program in Texas. 00:00:36.460 --> 00:00:42.440 And for those of you who may not know for H stands for head, heart, hands, and health. 00:00:42.440 --> 00:00:48.020 It was great seeing these future leaders and talking with them about future challenges 00:00:48.020 --> 00:00:52.109 for water throughout our state and getting their thoughts and ideas. 00:00:52.109 --> 00:00:56.370 I also spoke of the American Society of Civil Engineers Legislative Drive-In. 00:00:56.370 --> 00:00:58.340 It was great to see Chairman Perry 00:00:58.340 --> 00:01:01.019 there. He came over and gave a great presentation. 00:01:01.019 --> 00:01:06.490 He talked about, I guess, starting out, initially, thinking about being an engineer, and then, 00:01:06.490 --> 00:01:12.470 moving over and and getting training to be a C. P A. And I could tell that the group 00:01:12.470 --> 00:01:18.190 really kind of embraced him, and from an engineering, perspective, I really applaud him for all the 00:01:18.190 --> 00:01:22.470 work that he's done and for taking the time to come and talk with with a group that I 00:01:22.470 --> 00:01:27.350 think it's been so impactful around Texas in terms of helping to move forward and 00:01:27.350 --> 00:01:32.720 improve infrastructure across our state. Also had the opportunity to meet with TCEQ Commissioner 00:01:32.720 --> 00:01:36.200 Emily Lindley, and she's got some great thoughts and ideas. 00:01:36.200 --> 00:01:37.490 And it was, 00:01:37.490 --> 00:01:41.500 it was wonderful to be able to kind of talk with her about some things moving forward 00:01:41.500 --> 00:01:46.560 that will help small communities as well as big cities in terms of meeting their future 00:01:46.560 --> 00:01:52.290 water supply needs and meeting some of the challenges they have. I also was in Eagle Pass 00:01:52.290 --> 00:01:58.240 with Jorge Barrera and spoke at the 4th Annual Water and Wastewater Regional Conference 00:01:58.240 --> 00:01:59.240 in Eagle Pass. 00:01:59.240 --> 00:02:05.910 And when I walked in, the very first thing Jorge said is How is Peter Lake doing? 00:02:05.910 --> 00:02:09.640 And I said, well, he's he's doing fine. He said, well, we're here today and our conference 00:02:09.640 --> 00:02:13.810 is successful because Peter came and spoke at the very first one. 00:02:13.810 --> 00:02:18.790 He said we only had thirty eight people at the very first conference, but today, he said, 00:02:18.790 --> 00:02:20.799 we have one hundred sixty people. 00:02:20.799 --> 00:02:26.970 So you're a hometown hero in Eagle Pass and kind of like, I think, the chairman of their 00:02:26.970 --> 00:02:27.970 conference. 00:02:27.970 --> 00:02:32.099 They had twice as many exhibitors and twice as many sponsors. - I appreciate the kind words, 00:02:32.099 --> 00:02:33.640 but that's a pretty stark 00:02:33.640 --> 00:02:37.689 contrast in the drawing power one sixty-- - First thing he asked was 00:02:37.689 --> 00:02:39.999 How is Peter doing? He totally contributes 00:02:39.999 --> 00:02:47.849 the success of that program. Also attended Tip Rose Hats 00:02:47.849 --> 00:02:52.959 Off Award honoring Senator Robert Nichols and the great work that he's done supporting 00:02:52.959 --> 00:02:59.700 Texas. Attended Brooke's nomination hearing, which was beautifully done. And then spoke 00:02:59.700 --> 00:03:00.700 at Leadership 00:03:00.700 --> 00:03:05.459 Corpus Christi. I appreciate chairman Todd Hunter for inviting me, and it was great to see 00:03:05.459 --> 00:03:11.670 signs with the governor's office. Former State Representative Robbie Cook, who was 00:03:11.670 --> 00:03:13.560 also a dear friend of my late husband. 00:03:13.560 --> 00:03:17.139 They both went to the Rice Leadership Conference. 00:03:17.139 --> 00:03:22.200 They were like one of five people that were selected nationwide to attend. 00:03:22.200 --> 00:03:26.680 So it was great to hear him talking about his leadership experiences to that group. 00:03:26.680 --> 00:03:33.689 Of course, he's now with Speaker Bonnen's office. Patricia Shipton was there as well as Diedre Deleacy 00:03:34.779 --> 00:03:40.909 making those presentations. I also met with Texas Rural Water Association executive director, 00:03:40.909 --> 00:03:46.819 Laura Sant. And this morning spent some time with Kathy Winn with the Texas Water Resources 00:03:46.819 --> 00:03:47.819 Institute. 00:03:47.819 --> 00:03:50.879 She's working on a piece for the Texas Water magazine, 00:03:50.879 --> 00:03:55.170 so it was great to talk with her and share thoughts and ideas. 00:03:55.170 --> 00:03:57.239 Fantastic. 00:03:57.239 --> 00:03:58.349 Director Paup. 00:03:58.349 --> 00:04:00.200 She did all that in a week. 00:04:00.200 --> 00:04:02.319 It's amazing. 00:04:02.319 --> 00:04:07.629 I spent last week prepping for my confirmation hearing that was on Thursday and spent quite 00:04:07.629 --> 00:04:10.689 a bit of time in the Capitol meeting with legislators. 00:04:10.689 --> 00:04:14.980 I also had a great meeting with Melissa Hamilton with Office of Public Insurance Counsel. 00:04:14.980 --> 00:04:16.750 We discussed how our two agencies 00:04:16.750 --> 00:04:19.560 could work together on flood issues. It was great. 00:04:19.560 --> 00:04:21.880 Thank you. 00:04:21.880 --> 00:04:23.610 Thank you, Director Paup. 00:04:23.610 --> 00:04:27.480 Since our last meeting, I spoke to the East Texas Coalitions. Great to see the folks 00:04:27.480 --> 00:04:31.700 from Smith and Gregg counties. A lot of hometown friends there. 00:04:31.700 --> 00:04:37.640 I allso spoke with former PUC commissioner Brandi Marquez about how critical resources 00:04:37.640 --> 00:04:39.950 like power and water are priced in Texas. 00:04:39.950 --> 00:04:45.640 A fascinating conversation there. Spent some time talking about manufacturing and industrial 00:04:45.640 --> 00:04:53.060 use of water with folks from BASF about the water needs around state and how we can 00:04:53.060 --> 00:05:00.790 meet those for future growth and economic development. Of course, attended the nomination hearing 00:05:00.790 --> 00:05:03.910 of Director Paup, which was brilliantly executed. 00:05:03.910 --> 00:05:12.870 Then, most importantly, today, I want to present Miss Jackson with a certificate from the governor 00:05:12.870 --> 00:05:24.400 commemorating her five years of service on the Texas Water Development Board. 00:05:24.400 --> 00:05:25.910 Thank you very much. 00:05:25.910 --> 00:05:28.980 Thank you. 00:05:28.980 --> 00:05:32.120 There is no formal action required on this item. Next item, please, sir. 00:05:32.120 --> 00:05:37.240 Consider approving a request from the city of Terrell to amend the Texas 00:05:37.240 --> 00:05:42.460 Water Development Board Resolution Number 18-124 and 18-125 00:05:42.460 --> 00:05:46.330 to convert the existing Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Drinking Water 00:05:46.330 --> 00:05:50.270 State Revolving Fund commitments to multiyear commitments, 00:05:50.270 --> 00:05:55.080 extend the expiration periods, and change the Clean Water State Revolving Fund obligation 00:05:55.080 --> 00:05:57.260 to equivalency funding. 00:05:57.260 --> 00:06:03.660 Laura Jarzombek is here to present. - Good afternoon and thank you, Chairman Lake, Director Jackson, 00:06:03.660 --> 00:06:04.660 Director Paup. 00:06:04.660 --> 00:06:05.660 For the record, again, 00:06:05.660 --> 00:06:09.830 my name is Laura Jarzombek of the Executive Administrator's staff. 00:06:09.830 --> 00:06:14.830 Last year, you approved two requests from the city of Terrell that resulted in two separate 00:06:14.830 --> 00:06:17.870 Texas Water Development Board commitments. 00:06:17.870 --> 00:06:22.520 One commitment was from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, and the other commitment was 00:06:22.520 --> 00:06:25.310 from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. 00:06:25.310 --> 00:06:27.570 These commitments were for the acquisition, 00:06:27.570 --> 00:06:30.420 design, and construction of water and wastewater system 00:06:30.420 --> 00:06:35.670 improvements for the city of Terrell. Today's request would amend Texas Water Development 00:06:35.670 --> 00:06:39.900 Board Resolution Numbers 18-124 and 18-125 in three ways. 00:06:42.440 --> 00:06:47.050 First, the city is requesting multiyear funding for both commitments. 00:06:47.050 --> 00:06:53.140 This allows the city to close on construction funds when needed, and this will also reduce 00:06:53.140 --> 00:06:54.360 interest cost. 00:06:54.360 --> 00:06:59.470 It was the city's intent to request multiyear funding for both projects, but it was not 00:06:59.470 --> 00:07:02.990 indicated in their application for financial assistance. 00:07:02.990 --> 00:07:08.560 Secondly, the amendment extends the expiration periods for both commitments. 00:07:08.560 --> 00:07:13.800 The city anticipates closing on the Clean Water Revolving Fund over a four-year period, 00:07:13.800 --> 00:07:18.490 and the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund over a three-year period. 00:07:18.490 --> 00:07:24.120 Third, and finally, the amendment changes the Clean Water State Revolving Fund obligation 00:07:24.120 --> 00:07:27.110 from non-equivalency to equivalency. 00:07:27.110 --> 00:07:32.080 The city was invited to apply for equivalency funds, but this was inadvertently taken to 00:07:32.080 --> 00:07:36.000 the board for approval as non-equivalency. 00:07:36.000 --> 00:07:39.780 The Executive Administrator recommends approval of this request. 00:07:39.780 --> 00:07:44.220 This concludes my presentation, and I'm happy to answer any questions. 00:07:44.220 --> 00:07:45.220 Thank you. 00:07:45.220 --> 00:07:46.220 Questions, comments. 00:07:46.220 --> 00:07:51.180 Well, just speaks, I think, to the flexibility within both of our revolving loan programs 00:07:51.180 --> 00:07:56.960 to have the multi-year commitment so that communities can kind of come in, schedule their 00:07:56.960 --> 00:08:02.670 projects, take the funds just that they need them, and like you were saying, save them 00:08:02.670 --> 00:08:07.430 interest money and also, I guess, from an efficiency standpoint, it's good to kind of 00:08:07.430 --> 00:08:13.090 get, you know, everything kind of in it once rather than having to do separate projects 00:08:13.090 --> 00:08:14.530 every year within the board. 00:08:14.530 --> 00:08:19.960 So, also, a good efficiency measure, I guess, on our part. 00:08:19.960 --> 00:08:26.090 And so it's great to be able to kind of accommodate their request and always to 00:08:26.090 --> 00:08:28.060 be able to save communities money. 00:08:28.060 --> 00:08:30.210 Director Paup? 00:08:30.210 --> 00:08:33.409 All right, is there a motion? 00:08:33.409 --> 00:08:34.409 Chairman, I move 00:08:34.409 --> 00:08:38.409 we adopt the proposed resolution amending Texas Water Development Board Resolutions 00:08:38.409 --> 00:08:40.829 Number 18-124 and 18-125, 00:08:40.829 --> 00:08:45.639 regarding the city of Terrell, to convert the existing Clean Water State 00:08:45.639 --> 00:08:51.279 Revolving Fund and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund commitments to multi-year commitments, 00:08:51.279 --> 00:08:55.829 extend the expiration periods, and change the Clean Water State Revolving Fund obligation 00:08:55.829 --> 00:09:00.930 to equivalency funding, as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 00:09:00.930 --> 00:09:02.680 Is there a second? All in favor, 00:09:02.680 --> 00:09:05.279 say, aye. Motion passes. 00:09:05.279 --> 00:09:06.279 Thank you. Next item, please. 00:09:06.279 --> 00:09:10.839 Consider approving a request from Brookshire Municipal Water District 00:09:10.839 --> 00:09:15.399 for financial assistance from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund for design and construction 00:09:15.399 --> 00:09:17.410 of water system improvements. 00:09:17.410 --> 00:09:21.089 Nancy Richards is here to present. 00:09:21.089 --> 00:09:23.639 Good Afternoon, Chairman Lake, Director Jackson, Director Paup. For the record, 00:09:23.639 --> 00:09:27.250 my name is Nancy Richards of the Executive Administrator's staff. 00:09:27.250 --> 00:09:31.600 The Brookshire Municipal Water District is located on Highway 90 in Waller County, about 00:09:31.600 --> 00:09:34.560 thirty four miles west of downtown Houston. 00:09:34.560 --> 00:09:38.449 The district provides water and wastewater services to approximately four thousand nine 00:09:38.449 --> 00:09:40.019 hundred people. 00:09:40.019 --> 00:09:44.360 The district has several miles of antiquated and brittle asbestos cement pipe in its water 00:09:44.360 --> 00:09:49.420 distribution system and is experiencing high water loss due to the aging lines. 00:09:49.420 --> 00:09:53.110 The district is requesting financing from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund to 00:09:53.110 --> 00:09:59.680 replace approximately fifty five thousand linear feet of existing asbestos cement line 00:09:59.680 --> 00:10:05.600 with PVC to help reduce water loss within the system. The district qualifies as a disadvantaged, 00:10:05.600 --> 00:10:10.749 small, rural community and is eligible for three hundred thousand in principal forgiveness 00:10:10.749 --> 00:10:15.230 and two million two hundred and seventy five thousand in financing. 00:10:15.230 --> 00:10:21.089 The Executive Administrator recommends approval the request, and I'm available for any questions. 00:10:21.089 --> 00:10:22.089 Thank you. 00:10:22.089 --> 00:10:23.089 Questions, comments? 00:10:23.089 --> 00:10:25.800 Well, it's good to see the city of Brookshire coming in. 00:10:25.800 --> 00:10:26.839 I think it was last year, 00:10:26.839 --> 00:10:33.790 in May, I visited with the general manager, Tanya Pierce, and their project engineer, 00:10:33.790 --> 00:10:39.100 which is actually kind of a father-son team of James Washington and 00:10:39.100 --> 00:10:44.009 his son and they, you know, we were there to kind of talk about, I guess, the funding that 00:10:44.009 --> 00:10:50.480 the board had given after Hurricane Harvey for disaster recovery for their waste water 00:10:50.480 --> 00:10:55.560 system damage, right, at four hundred ninety thousand dollars. And so we toured the system. 00:10:55.560 --> 00:10:58.279 And so it's good for them to, you know, be coming in now 00:10:58.279 --> 00:11:05.459 and working with us and addressing, you know, they're the issues they have with their aging 00:11:05.459 --> 00:11:08.519 asbestos pipe through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. 00:11:08.519 --> 00:11:12.750 And I think, as you mentioned great, that we were able to structure it where, you know, 00:11:12.750 --> 00:11:18.110 a portion of it was loan forgiveness for small systems and then a portion was zero percent 00:11:18.110 --> 00:11:20.029 financing and then a portion loan. 00:11:20.029 --> 00:11:26.029 And then, you know, being able to, again, from a flexibility standpoint, fund the reserve 00:11:26.029 --> 00:11:27.860 account with the bond proceeds. 00:11:27.860 --> 00:11:30.100 Thanks for working with this small community. 00:11:30.100 --> 00:11:33.490 And it's good to see that, you know, having gone in there and kind of helping them through 00:11:33.490 --> 00:11:35.639 Harvey, they're now coming to the board again and 00:11:35.664 --> 00:11:37.684 addressing some of the other issues they have. 00:11:38.710 --> 00:11:40.279 So thank you. 00:11:40.279 --> 00:11:46.040 Direct Paup? - Yeah, we're helping a small community address water loss and perceived health concerns. 00:11:46.040 --> 00:11:47.850 So it's a great project. 00:11:47.850 --> 00:11:49.600 Thank you. 00:11:49.600 --> 00:11:51.640 Is there a motion? 00:11:52.640 --> 00:11:54.398 Mr Chairman, I move we adopt the proposed resolution 00:11:54.423 --> 00:11:56.089 providing Brookeshire Municipal Water District with 00:11:56.089 --> 00:12:00.939 financial assistance from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund for design and 00:12:00.939 --> 00:12:05.760 construction of water system improvements, as recommended by the Executive Administrator. 00:12:05.760 --> 00:12:10.369 Is there a second? All in favor say aye. Motion passes. 00:12:10.369 --> 00:12:11.369 Next item, please. 00:12:11.369 --> 00:12:15.490 Consider approving a request from the city of Groveton for financial assistance 00:12:15.490 --> 00:12:20.240 from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund for Planning, Acquisition, Design and Construction 00:12:20.240 --> 00:12:25.490 of a water well and transmission system improvements project. Nancy Richards is again here to present. 00:12:28.140 --> 00:12:32.230 For the record, my name is Nancy Richards of the Executive Administrator stuff. 00:12:32.230 --> 00:12:36.649 The city of Groveton is located in the Davy Crockett National Forest, about one hundred 00:12:36.649 --> 00:12:39.569 ten miles north of the city of Houston. 00:12:39.569 --> 00:12:44.319 Groveton is the county seat of Trinity County and provides water and wastewater services 00:12:44.319 --> 00:12:47.980 to approximately one thousand two hundred and sixty people. 00:12:47.980 --> 00:12:51.230 The city currently has one active water well and purchases 00:12:51.230 --> 00:12:56.149 treated surface water from Trinity River Authority through a wholesale contract. 00:12:56.149 --> 00:12:57.230 The existing surface water supply 00:12:57.230 --> 00:13:02.600 is seasonally inadequate, especially during times of drought, due to high demand, reduced 00:13:02.600 --> 00:13:05.480 output and infrastructure limitations. 00:13:05.480 --> 00:13:09.749 The city is requesting financing from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund to construct 00:13:09.749 --> 00:13:15.129 a new water well and transmission line to supplement the Trinity River Authority supply 00:13:15.129 --> 00:13:18.759 to provide reliable service to customers on the west side of town. 00:13:18.759 --> 00:13:23.740 The city qualifies as a disadvantage small rural community and is eligible for one million 00:13:23.740 --> 00:13:28.240 five hundred and four thousand one hundred sixty one dollars in principle forgiveness 00:13:28.240 --> 00:13:32.430 and six hundred and sixty thousand dollars in financing for the project. 00:13:32.430 --> 00:13:36.369 The Executive Administrator recommends approval, and I'm available 00:13:36.369 --> 00:13:43.019 for any questions. - Good to see a small community and, you know, kind 00:13:43.019 --> 00:13:47.779 of commend them for, you know, moving forward proactively and addressing their water supply 00:13:47.779 --> 00:13:50.940 issues, which were kind of lacking during times of drought. 00:13:50.940 --> 00:13:54.920 So long term, they'll continue to have their supply from the Trinity River Authority, 00:13:54.920 --> 00:13:58.519 but, now, they'll have the new supply from their new water well. 00:13:58.519 --> 00:14:01.939 So and then being able to kind of offer them the principal forgiveness 00:14:01.939 --> 00:14:06.029 and the zero percent loan, I think, makes it again affordable for a small community 00:14:06.029 --> 00:14:08.899 to be able to move forward and to be proactive. 00:14:08.899 --> 00:14:11.660 So thanks for working on this project. 00:14:11.660 --> 00:14:15.290 Yeah, this session is all about flood. 00:14:15.290 --> 00:14:16.629 That's all we hear about. 00:14:16.629 --> 00:14:19.290 But the state always needs to be planning for drought as well. 00:14:19.290 --> 00:14:20.470 So this is great project. 00:14:20.470 --> 00:14:22.360 Thank you. 00:14:22.360 --> 00:14:23.380 Is there a motion? 00:14:24.380 --> 00:14:28.389 Chairman, I move we adopt the proposed resolution providing the city of Groveton with financial assistance 00:14:28.389 --> 00:14:32.959 from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund for planning, acquisition, design and construction 00:14:32.959 --> 00:14:38.379 of a water well and transmission system improvements project as recommended by Executive Administrator. 00:14:38.379 --> 00:14:39.740 Is there a second? - Second. 00:14:39.740 --> 00:14:42.200 All those in favor, say aye. Motion passes. 00:14:42.200 --> 00:14:43.399 Thank you. Next item, please. 00:14:43.399 --> 00:14:49.199 Consider approving a request from the Creedmoor-Maha Water Supply Corporation 00:14:49.199 --> 00:14:54.660 to amend Texas Water Development Board Resolution Number 18-199 to convert 00:14:54.660 --> 00:15:00.009 the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund commitment to a multi year commitment and extend the 00:15:00.009 --> 00:15:01.680 exploration period. 00:15:01.680 --> 00:15:06.319 Morris Chambers from the Creedmor-Maha Water Supply Corporation would like to address the 00:15:06.319 --> 00:15:07.600 board at the appropriate time. 00:15:07.600 --> 00:15:13.089 And Dain Larsen from staff is here to present. 00:15:13.089 --> 00:15:16.029 Good Morning, Chairman Lake, Director Jackson, Director Paup. 00:15:16.029 --> 00:15:21.019 For the record, I'm Dain Larsen, the Executive Administrator's staff. The Creedmor-Maha Water 00:15:21.019 --> 00:15:25.529 Supply Corporation request to change its current commitment of Drinking Water 00:15:25.529 --> 00:15:30.779 SRF funds from a standard commitment with one closing to a multi-year commitment with 00:15:30.779 --> 00:15:33.220 two closings. 00:15:33.220 --> 00:15:37.119 The corporation received the nine point three million dollar 00:15:37.119 --> 00:15:42.980 commitment in October of 2018 for all project phases. 00:15:42.980 --> 00:15:46.910 The corporation request to close within the next few months on its costs related to the 00:15:46.910 --> 00:15:52.610 project phases prior to construction and for construction costs. 00:15:52.610 --> 00:15:56.410 He would like to close in early 2020. 00:15:56.410 --> 00:16:00.920 This will more closely time the release of funding to the phases of the project and reduce 00:16:00.920 --> 00:16:04.399 the corporation's interest costs. 00:16:04.399 --> 00:16:08.610 The Executive Administrator recommends approval of their request. 00:16:08.610 --> 00:16:10.170 This concludes my presentation. 00:16:10.170 --> 00:16:12.749 I'm available for any questions that you have questions. 00:16:12.749 --> 00:16:16.749 Questions, comments? Director Jackson? 00:16:16.749 --> 00:16:17.749 Is there a motion? 00:16:17.749 --> 00:16:18.980 Do we have somebody else? 00:16:18.980 --> 00:16:21.230 Oh, I'm sorry. 00:16:21.230 --> 00:16:25.910 Yes, Miss Chambers, now would be the appropriate time. 00:16:25.910 --> 00:16:29.179 Good afternoon, Director Lake. 00:16:30.179 --> 00:16:35.209 I'm sorry, Chairman Lake and Directors Jackson and Paup. I'm here on behalf of Creedmor-Maha, 00:16:35.209 --> 00:16:36.879 and we just wanted to say thank you. 00:16:36.879 --> 00:16:38.980 And to thank staff were working with us. 00:16:38.980 --> 00:16:41.509 Alexis and Dain and Hector have been great. 00:16:41.509 --> 00:16:45.529 And you know, as you said earlier, Director Jackson, this will really save our members 00:16:45.529 --> 00:16:46.529 on some money. 00:16:46.529 --> 00:16:48.879 So we just wanted to say thank you. 00:16:48.879 --> 00:16:50.040 Thank you. 00:16:50.040 --> 00:16:55.360 Thank you for being here. Now, is there a motion? 00:16:55.360 --> 00:16:58.649 Mr Chairman, I move 00:16:58.649 --> 00:17:03.280 we adopt the proposed resolution amending Texas Water Development Board Resolution Number 00:17:03.280 --> 00:17:08.949 18-119, regarding Creedmoor-Maha Water Supply Corporation to convert 00:17:08.949 --> 00:17:13.730 the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund commitment to a multi-year commitment and extend the 00:17:13.730 --> 00:17:17.400 expiration period as recommended by the executive administrator. 00:17:17.400 --> 00:17:18.600 Is there a second? All in favor, say aye. 00:17:18.600 --> 00:17:21.510 Motion passes. Next item, please. 00:17:22.829 --> 00:17:27.329 Please consider approving a request from the city of San Antonio, acting by and through 00:17:27.329 --> 00:17:31.731 the San Antonio Water System, for financing from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund 00:17:31.731 --> 00:17:35.649 for construction of water system improvements. 00:17:35.649 --> 00:17:42.460 Dain Larsen is here to present. - Good Afternoon. Again, I'm Dain Larsen of the Executive Administrator's 00:17:42.460 --> 00:17:44.260 staff. 00:17:44.260 --> 00:17:49.460 San Antonio Water System Request funding for rehabilitation of electrical components that 00:17:49.460 --> 00:17:51.130 no longer meet applicable codes 00:17:51.130 --> 00:17:56.340 at its Dos Rios and Leon Water Rrecycling Centers. 00:17:56.340 --> 00:18:00.539 The total project cost is approximately thirty point six million. 00:18:00.539 --> 00:18:05.290 The system is contributing approximately five point three million and local funding for 00:18:05.290 --> 00:18:09.220 design and some construction work. 00:18:09.220 --> 00:18:14.299 The system is pledging a junior lien on the net revenues of the system and has demonstrated 00:18:14.299 --> 00:18:20.010 a debt service coverage ratio of one point seven seven that includes the proposed debt. 00:18:20.010 --> 00:18:23.669 The current requests will not require a rate increase. 00:18:23.669 --> 00:18:29.150 The Executive Administrator recommends approval of their request, and this concludes my presentation. 00:18:29.150 --> 00:18:31.370 I'm available for any questions. 00:18:31.370 --> 00:18:32.830 Questions, comments? 00:18:32.830 --> 00:18:35.190 Always good to see SAWS. 00:18:35.190 --> 00:18:41.470 And, you know, I think this project is kind of exemplary of, you know, the, of course, 00:18:41.470 --> 00:18:44.970 the massive contributions that they've made in terms of underground aquifers, storage 00:18:44.970 --> 00:18:50.820 and recovery, their brackish de-sal plant, the work they've done with recycling, 00:18:50.820 --> 00:18:57.720 the Riverwalk is recycled water through conservation, and just really kind of looking at, you know, 00:18:57.720 --> 00:19:02.330 they're water availability overall as a system, and certainly, they've been, you know, 00:19:02.330 --> 00:19:05.649 um, you know, huge users, I guess, of 00:19:05.649 --> 00:19:10.361 the resources of the board right at, I guess, a billion dollars in previous commitments, 00:19:10.361 --> 00:19:17.149 so always great to see SAWS come in and to see the great work that they do and definitely 00:19:17.149 --> 00:19:22.020 a very good investment by the board in terms of a water system that's looking forward to 00:19:22.020 --> 00:19:25.149 the future and doing many, many innovative things. 00:19:25.149 --> 00:19:26.149 Thank you. 00:19:26.149 --> 00:19:27.919 They've been a great partner. Director Paup? 00:19:27.919 --> 00:19:32.870 Just going to echo those sentiments. SAWS is great great customer and great partner of 00:19:32.870 --> 00:19:34.250 the Water Development Board. Thanks, Dain. 00:19:34.250 --> 00:19:37.830 Is there a motion? 00:19:38.830 --> 00:19:42.950 Chairman, I move we adopt the proposed resolution providing the city of San Antonio, acting by and through 00:19:42.950 --> 00:19:48.220 the San Antonio Water System, with financing from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund 00:19:48.220 --> 00:19:52.590 for construction of water system improvements as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 00:19:52.590 --> 00:19:55.840 Is there a second? Motion passes. 00:19:55.840 --> 00:19:58.950 Thank you, Dan. 00:19:58.950 --> 00:20:00.450 Next item, please. 00:20:00.450 --> 00:20:03.600 The board will receive comments from the public. 00:20:03.600 --> 00:20:08.159 I have two cards from members of the public that would like to address the board. 00:20:08.159 --> 00:20:14.760 I would remind members of the public to please confine your remarks to the limit in keeping 00:20:14.760 --> 00:20:17.320 with the policy of three minutes. 00:20:17.320 --> 00:20:25.360 First we have Susan Jaggers, mayor of City of Wimberley. 00:20:25.360 --> 00:20:27.200 Good afternoon, again. 00:20:27.200 --> 00:20:31.370 For the record, my name's Susan Jaggers, and I am the mayor of Wimberley. 00:20:31.370 --> 00:20:35.279 I spoke the last meeting regarding a change in scope for a waste water system. 00:20:35.279 --> 00:20:40.490 And, to put it mildly, we were very surprised and disappointed that the recommendation of 00:20:40.490 --> 00:20:45.029 the Waterboard staff to approve the scope change was unexpectedly pulled at the last 00:20:45.029 --> 00:20:51.490 minute, and the meeting and delayed a month longer or maybe further. 00:20:51.490 --> 00:20:56.269 We do recognize that some items need to be finalized. 00:20:56.269 --> 00:21:01.600 But the staff report acknowledged those items in their recommendation. 00:21:01.600 --> 00:21:05.789 As we described last week, the city is proceeding with the construction of a collection system 00:21:05.789 --> 00:21:09.590 to serve a small customer base in central Wimberly. Less than a hundred customers at 00:21:09.590 --> 00:21:13.210 this time. However, the new plan will eliminate the construction. 00:21:13.210 --> 00:21:16.820 The new plan we're proposing eliminates the construction of the three million dollars 00:21:16.820 --> 00:21:20.820 wastewater treatment plant, which would have been located in Blue Hole Park. 00:21:20.820 --> 00:21:25.299 Rather, we would like to connect to the regional provider of wastewater treatment services 00:21:25.299 --> 00:21:28.870 that currently, AquaTexas, currently serves most of Wimberley's sewer needs as it is. 00:21:28.870 --> 00:21:32.140 The reasons for this are twofold. 00:21:32.140 --> 00:21:36.220 One is the environmental protection and the financial affordability. 00:21:36.220 --> 00:21:41.700 On the environmental front, the old plan includes a plant with a permit that would allow discharge 00:21:41.700 --> 00:21:45.279 into the Blanco River and, as the city grows, will be more and more gallons per day. 00:21:45.279 --> 00:21:49.659 That would be potentially going into there our central Texas waterways and aquifers are 00:21:49.659 --> 00:21:56.090 too precious to allow even one drop of effluent discharge, especially when other options exists. 00:21:56.090 --> 00:21:59.520 The new city plan includes a zero discharge. 00:21:59.520 --> 00:22:06.500 Financially, the project cost has grown exponentially even from the design phases with the architect 00:22:06.500 --> 00:22:08.220 on engineers. 00:22:08.220 --> 00:22:12.669 But more importantly, the ongoing manual costs without the burden to operate and maintain 00:22:12.669 --> 00:22:13.870 ongoing annual costs. 00:22:13.870 --> 00:22:18.659 Sorry, without the burden to operate and maintain a city owned plant is significantly lower. 00:22:18.659 --> 00:22:25.769 It goes from rather quarter million a year to lessen sixty thousand with AquaTexas Services 00:22:25.769 --> 00:22:28.169 under the new city plan. It's clear that 00:22:28.169 --> 00:22:31.131 these costs make the old plan unwise and unaffordable 00:22:31.156 --> 00:22:33.600 to the sewer customers, to the city, and its 00:22:33.600 --> 00:22:34.650 taxpayers. 00:22:34.650 --> 00:22:39.169 And it's obvious that the water board recognizes that it could have a potentially bad loan 00:22:39.169 --> 00:22:40.889 on its hands. 00:22:40.889 --> 00:22:44.830 The new city plans substantially improved the ability of a loan to be repaid. 00:22:44.830 --> 00:22:49.679 However, the staff went further to recommend refunding the bonds with new bonds that are 00:22:49.679 --> 00:22:53.940 generated with both revenues and an ad valorum tax if necessary. 00:22:53.940 --> 00:22:56.890 It's currently the revenue bonds. With lower operating costs, 00:22:56.890 --> 00:23:01.230 we believe that the city can repay the debt with sewer revenues and a smaller subsidy 00:23:01.230 --> 00:23:04.110 from the city's general fund. 00:23:04.110 --> 00:23:07.860 We do not foresee the need for an ad valorum tax to pay for the sewer. 00:23:07.860 --> 00:23:13.220 However, we understand it the board's position and would be willing to accept these conditions. 00:23:13.220 --> 00:23:14.960 I believe the council would. 00:23:14.960 --> 00:23:19.889 I'm not speaking for them right now, but I believe if put to them, that the new conditions 00:23:19.889 --> 00:23:24.460 from a practical perspective, it doesn't affect the city's plans to repay the bonds under 00:23:24.460 --> 00:23:35.340 the current. So we'll be working closely with, (buzzer sounds) I got one last paragraph, so we'll be working 00:23:35.340 --> 00:23:39.059 closely with the Waterboard staff between now and the next meeting on March 28 00:23:39.059 --> 00:23:42.750 to ensure that the board has everything it needs to ratify the recommendation to amend 00:23:42.750 --> 00:23:44.299 the plan. 00:23:44.299 --> 00:23:48.049 And I urge the board to make sure this issue will be on the agenda at its next meeting 00:23:48.049 --> 00:23:49.830 and that a vote is taken, and the city 00:23:49.830 --> 00:23:53.570 can expeditiously move forward to a successful outcome to this important project. 00:23:53.570 --> 00:23:56.139 Because time is of the essence for us. 00:23:56.139 --> 00:23:57.940 Appreciate your time. 00:23:57.940 --> 00:23:58.940 Thank you. 00:23:58.940 --> 00:24:01.020 Thank you for being here. 00:24:01.020 --> 00:24:11.540 Next we have Gary Barchfeld, Mayor Pro-Tem from Wimberley. 00:24:11.540 --> 00:24:13.289 Good afternoon, Director Lake 00:24:13.289 --> 00:24:17.019 and board members Jackson and Paup. 00:24:17.019 --> 00:24:18.029 My name is Gary Barchfeld. 00:24:19.029 --> 00:24:21.590 I'm city councilman, Mayor Pro-Tem of the City of Wimberley. 00:24:21.590 --> 00:24:25.300 I was here last week, spoke with you during that period. 00:24:25.300 --> 00:24:30.840 And I'm here again to tell you that we are working diligently on the few questions that 00:24:30.840 --> 00:24:33.179 your staff had presented to us. 00:24:33.179 --> 00:24:37.120 We hope to get those in a complete package to them this week, and we look forward to 00:24:37.120 --> 00:24:40.720 perhaps being on your March 28 agenda. 00:24:40.720 --> 00:24:46.799 At that time, we hope that you will move favorably and allow us a change of scope. 00:24:46.799 --> 00:24:49.590 We, in Wimberley, invite you to stop by. 00:24:49.590 --> 00:24:52.270 I see your outreach at these meetings. 00:24:52.270 --> 00:24:57.600 You're welcome to come to Wimberley anytime. We have a world class, pristine waterways 00:24:57.600 --> 00:24:58.600 there. 00:24:58.600 --> 00:25:02.679 And we believe that by your approval of our change of scope, will be able to keep them 00:25:02.679 --> 00:25:03.899 that way. 00:25:03.899 --> 00:25:05.559 Thank you very much. 00:25:05.559 --> 00:25:09.269 Thank you. 00:25:09.269 --> 00:25:10.880 Anyone else signed up to speak? 00:25:10.880 --> 00:25:13.370 No, I have no other cards at this time. 00:25:13.370 --> 00:25:19.070 If any other member of the public would like to address the board, now is the time. 00:25:19.070 --> 00:25:24.020 Seeing no such members of the public, the board will not meet in closed session today 00:25:24.020 --> 00:25:28.090 pursuant to the provisions of Section 551.071 and 551.074 00:25:28.090 --> 00:25:32.760 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government 00:25:32.760 --> 00:25:37.070 Code, this meeting of the Texas Water Development Board is hereby adjourned. 00:25:37.070 --> 00:25:38.870 The time is 1:59 PM.