WEBVTT 00:00:08.681 --> 00:00:09.930 <v ->[Automated Message Voice] The broadcast is now starting.</v> 00:00:09.930 --> 00:00:12.280 All attendees are in listen only mode 00:00:13.872 --> 00:00:15.270 (gavel bangs) 00:00:15.270 --> 00:00:17.410 <v ->This meeting of the Texas Water Development Board is</v> 00:00:17.410 --> 00:00:18.500 hereby called to order. 00:00:18.500 --> 00:00:19.394 The time is 9:35 AM. 00:00:19.394 --> 00:00:21.660 For the record, my name is Peter Lake, 00:00:21.660 --> 00:00:25.202 I'm meeting here with Kathleen Jackson, and Brooke Paup. 00:00:25.202 --> 00:00:27.456 Mr. Harden, first item please. 00:00:27.456 --> 00:00:30.690 <v ->Mr. Chairman, the first item on the agenda is</v> 00:00:30.690 --> 00:00:33.630 consider approving material changes to contracts for goods 00:00:33.630 --> 00:00:35.910 and services executed during the first quarter 00:00:35.910 --> 00:00:40.522 of fiscal year 2021, and the contract and performance report 00:00:40.522 --> 00:00:45.522 in the first quarter of fiscal year 2021. 00:00:46.920 --> 00:00:49.563 And Jared Basurto is here to address it. 00:00:51.980 --> 00:00:52.813 <v ->Yes. Good morning.</v> 00:00:52.813 --> 00:00:55.090 Chairman Lake, Director Jackson, Director Paup 00:00:55.090 --> 00:00:57.023 for the record, my name is Jared Basurto. 00:00:57.023 --> 00:01:00.760 I am a member of the Executive Administrators staff. 00:01:00.760 --> 00:01:02.410 The agenda item before you today is 00:01:02.410 --> 00:01:05.190 for consideration of a report regarding material changes 00:01:05.190 --> 00:01:07.380 to contracts for goods and services awarded 00:01:07.380 --> 00:01:11.093 under Chapter 2155 of the Texas government code executed 00:01:11.093 --> 00:01:14.510 during the first quarter of fiscal year 2021. 00:01:14.510 --> 00:01:18.760 And also for your consideration material in policing formats 00:01:18.760 --> 00:01:21.908 and contract monitoring for new contracts that were executed 00:01:21.908 --> 00:01:23.210 during the first quarter. 00:01:23.210 --> 00:01:27.040 The material changes include- included in attachment 00:01:27.040 --> 00:01:30.829 one of the report are those that extend the length of 00:01:30.829 --> 00:01:34.860 or postpone the completion of contracts for six months 00:01:34.860 --> 00:01:38.230 or more, or increase the total consideration to be paid 00:01:38.230 --> 00:01:40.850 under a contract by at least 10%. 00:01:40.850 --> 00:01:43.450 The performance reporting included an attachment two 00:01:43.450 --> 00:01:44.830 of the report conforms 00:01:44.830 --> 00:01:48.730 with PWDB contracting policies and associated rules. 00:01:48.730 --> 00:01:51.040 The Executive Administrator recommends approval 00:01:51.040 --> 00:01:52.330 of this item, and I'm available 00:01:52.330 --> 00:01:54.659 for any questions that you may have. 00:01:54.659 --> 00:01:58.653 <v ->Thank you. Jared questions? Comments on this item?</v> 00:02:01.150 --> 00:02:05.370 <v ->One of the things I think we do is kind of an analysis to</v> 00:02:05.370 --> 00:02:08.130 see whether any enhanced monitoring might be required. 00:02:08.130 --> 00:02:11.050 And it's my understanding that we did that 00:02:11.050 --> 00:02:13.840 but didn't find any that would require any kind of- 00:02:13.840 --> 00:02:15.475 they were all pretty much low risk. 00:02:15.475 --> 00:02:17.658 Is that correct? 00:02:17.658 --> 00:02:19.240 <v Jared Basurto>That is correct. Yes ma'am.</v> 00:02:19.240 --> 00:02:20.583 <v ->Okay. Well thank you.</v> 00:02:22.120 --> 00:02:26.838 <v ->Well, Jared, welcome to the agency. Nice to see your face.</v> 00:02:26.838 --> 00:02:28.240 <v Jared Basurto>Thank you. Yes. Good to be here.</v> 00:02:28.240 --> 00:02:30.070 <v ->Contract monitoring isn't glamorous,</v> 00:02:30.070 --> 00:02:32.180 but it is extremely important. 00:02:32.180 --> 00:02:35.991 So thank you for your constant attention to this. 00:02:35.991 --> 00:02:37.599 <v Jared Basurto>Thank you.</v> 00:02:37.599 --> 00:02:40.043 <v Peter Lake>Indeed. Is there a motion?</v> 00:02:41.490 --> 00:02:43.680 <v ->Mr. Chairman, I move we approve material changes</v> 00:02:43.680 --> 00:02:46.440 to contracts for goods and services executed 00:02:46.440 --> 00:02:49.810 during the first quarter of fiscal year 2021 00:02:49.810 --> 00:02:51.760 and the contract and performance report 00:02:51.760 --> 00:02:54.120 for the first quarter of fiscal year 2021 00:02:54.120 --> 00:02:57.072 as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 00:02:57.072 --> 00:02:58.405 <v ->Is there a second?</v> 00:02:58.405 --> 00:02:59.243 <v ->I second.</v> 00:02:59.243 --> 00:03:01.409 <v ->All in favor, say aye.</v> 00:03:01.409 --> 00:03:02.691 <v In Unison>Aye.</v> 00:03:02.691 --> 00:03:05.960 <v ->Motion passes. Thank you, Jared. Good to see you.</v> 00:03:05.960 --> 00:03:07.180 Next item please. 00:03:07.180 --> 00:03:08.013 <v ->Thank you.</v> 00:03:09.440 --> 00:03:11.670 <v ->Mr. Chairman. The next item on the agenda is</v> 00:03:11.670 --> 00:03:13.830 consider confirming the existing boundaries 00:03:13.830 --> 00:03:17.466 of the 16 regional water planning areas without shape. 00:03:17.466 --> 00:03:20.373 This item is presented by Sarah Backhouse. 00:03:23.341 --> 00:03:26.174 (papers rustling) 00:03:27.330 --> 00:03:29.650 <v ->Good morning, Chairman Lake, Director Jackson,</v> 00:03:29.650 --> 00:03:32.240 and Director Paup. For the record I'm Sarah Backhouse 00:03:32.240 --> 00:03:34.870 of the Executive Administrator staff 00:03:34.870 --> 00:03:37.790 the Texas Water Code and Agency rules require 00:03:37.790 --> 00:03:39.820 that the Water Development Board review 00:03:39.820 --> 00:03:41.990 and update as necessary. 00:03:41.990 --> 00:03:44.910 The boundaries of the 16 regional water planning areas 00:03:44.910 --> 00:03:46.890 at least every five years. 00:03:46.890 --> 00:03:50.034 The last review occurred in October, 2015, where 00:03:50.034 --> 00:03:54.721 the Board reaffirmed the originally established boundaries. 00:03:54.721 --> 00:03:57.750 Water Development Board staff initiated the 00:03:57.750 --> 00:04:01.083 current boundary review process in October, 2020 00:04:01.083 --> 00:04:03.300 with the solicitation of stakeholder input 00:04:03.300 --> 00:04:06.943 that included a 45 day public comment period. 00:04:08.450 --> 00:04:11.060 Staff also reviewed the factors required 00:04:11.060 --> 00:04:14.810 by statute to be considered in the boundary review process 00:04:14.810 --> 00:04:16.699 such as hydrologic boundaries, 00:04:16.699 --> 00:04:19.920 water utility development patterns, and as well 00:04:19.920 --> 00:04:23.700 as reviewing potential impacts to the agency associated 00:04:23.700 --> 00:04:26.250 with the change in the planning area boundaries 00:04:27.290 --> 00:04:29.130 no public comments were received 00:04:29.130 --> 00:04:31.500 on the boundary review process and staff did not 00:04:31.500 --> 00:04:34.710 find any issues that would merit revising the boundaries. 00:04:34.710 --> 00:04:37.040 The Executive Administrator recommends approval 00:04:37.040 --> 00:04:37.940 of this item. 00:04:37.940 --> 00:04:39.630 This does conclude my presentation 00:04:39.630 --> 00:04:41.480 and I'm happy to answer any questions 00:04:44.460 --> 00:04:46.387 <v ->Questions, or comments for Sarah?</v> 00:04:47.429 --> 00:04:52.270 <v ->A testament to our regional water planning process</v> 00:04:52.270 --> 00:04:55.030 that we take a look at it every every five years. 00:04:55.030 --> 00:04:56.570 And we're compelled to do this just to 00:04:56.570 --> 00:05:00.040 make sure there aren't some changes that are needed. 00:05:00.040 --> 00:05:02.440 So thanks. Thanks for working on this. 00:05:05.180 --> 00:05:06.180 <v ->Is there a motion?</v> 00:05:12.051 --> 00:05:13.301 You're on mute. 00:05:15.243 --> 00:05:18.560 <v ->Mr. Chairman I move we approve the confirmation</v> 00:05:18.560 --> 00:05:19.830 of the existing boundaries 00:05:19.830 --> 00:05:23.121 of the 16 regional water planning areas without change 00:05:23.121 --> 00:05:25.823 as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 00:05:27.790 --> 00:05:29.120 <v ->Is there a second?</v> 00:05:29.120 --> 00:05:30.430 <v ->I second.</v> 00:05:30.430 --> 00:05:32.013 All in favor, say aye. 00:05:32.013 --> 00:05:32.846 [In Unison] Aye. 00:05:33.980 --> 00:05:35.330 <v ->Motion passes.</v> 00:05:35.330 --> 00:05:36.750 Thank you, Sarah.. 00:05:36.750 --> 00:05:37.583 <v ->Thank you</v> 00:05:37.583 --> 00:05:38.800 <v ->Next item please. Mr. Hartman.</v> 00:05:40.788 --> 00:05:44.210 <v ->Mr. Chairman staff has requested to present</v> 00:05:44.210 --> 00:05:46.283 items three and four together. 00:05:48.580 --> 00:05:50.974 <v ->That's just fine. Hello there Mireya.</v> 00:05:50.974 --> 00:05:53.520 <v ->(chuckles)</v> 00:05:53.520 --> 00:05:55.950 <v ->Item number three is approved by resolution</v> 00:05:55.950 --> 00:05:59.770 of requesting the city of Brownsville for $9,100,000 00:05:59.770 --> 00:06:04.035 of financial assistance consisting in $5,500,000 in finance, 00:06:04.035 --> 00:06:08.430 and 4,095,000 in grant from the flood infrastructure fund 00:06:08.430 --> 00:06:10.280 for planning, design and construction 00:06:10.280 --> 00:06:12.780 for the flood improvement project. 00:06:12.780 --> 00:06:15.560 And item number four is approved by resolution. 00:06:15.560 --> 00:06:18.335 In request from the city of Brownsville for four million 00:06:18.335 --> 00:06:21.710 in financial assistance considering- consisting 00:06:21.710 --> 00:06:26.710 of $2,560,000 in finances and $1,440,000 in grant. 00:06:27.450 --> 00:06:30.902 in grant from the flood infrastructure fund for planning 00:06:30.902 --> 00:06:33.800 design and construction of flood improvement project. 00:06:33.800 --> 00:06:35.490 And Mireya Loewe is here to present 00:06:35.490 --> 00:06:37.590 to the Board on both of these items today. 00:06:41.050 --> 00:06:43.390 <v ->Good morning Chairman Lake, Director Jackson,</v> 00:06:43.390 --> 00:06:44.890 Director Paup. My name is Mireya Loewe 00:06:44.890 --> 00:06:46.903 of the Executive Administrator staff. 00:06:47.850 --> 00:06:49.470 The city of Brownsville is located 00:06:49.470 --> 00:06:51.850 in Cameron County on the U.S./Mexico border. 00:06:51.850 --> 00:06:55.810 It has a population of approximately 183,000. 00:06:55.810 --> 00:06:57.690 Given its location on the Gulf of Mexico, 00:06:57.690 --> 00:07:00.270 it's been impacted by several powerful storms 00:07:00.270 --> 00:07:01.940 that have caused severe flooding 00:07:01.940 --> 00:07:04.547 including those in 2018 and 2019 that 00:07:04.547 --> 00:07:07.400 were declared federal disasters. 00:07:07.400 --> 00:07:10.230 To reduce the flooding impact from severe storms, 00:07:10.230 --> 00:07:12.270 the city has been working towards improving 00:07:12.270 --> 00:07:14.890 its drainage infrastructure including requesting 00:07:14.890 --> 00:07:17.763 and receiving financial assistance in 2019 00:07:17.763 --> 00:07:20.596 from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund 00:07:20.596 --> 00:07:23.300 for the construction of several drainage improvements 00:07:23.300 --> 00:07:24.133 around the city. 00:07:25.170 --> 00:07:27.470 To further improve the city's drainage system, 00:07:27.470 --> 00:07:30.620 the city is requesting funding for two projects. 00:07:30.620 --> 00:07:34.430 The first project will improve about 6,400 feet 00:07:34.430 --> 00:07:37.380 of drainage ditch that connects the Impala pump station 00:07:37.380 --> 00:07:38.550 to the town Resaca 00:07:38.550 --> 00:07:42.070 and the North main drain relief lateral extending 00:07:42.070 --> 00:07:44.020 to the North main drain canal. 00:07:44.020 --> 00:07:46.295 This project will also increase the capacity 00:07:46.295 --> 00:07:50.860 of the Impala pump station from 540 to 1500 cubic feet 00:07:50.860 --> 00:07:52.100 per second. 00:07:52.100 --> 00:07:55.150 These improvements will increase the drainage discharge 00:07:55.150 --> 00:07:58.150 capacity from North main drain 00:07:58.150 --> 00:08:01.020 and the town Resaca watersheds into the port 00:08:01.020 --> 00:08:02.483 of Brownsville ship channel. 00:08:03.850 --> 00:08:06.710 The second project includes installation of 21 00:08:06.710 --> 00:08:10.900 supervisory control and data acquisition or SCADA monitoring 00:08:10.900 --> 00:08:13.650 and control stations throughout the city Resaca's 00:08:13.650 --> 00:08:15.872 and drain- drainage system. 00:08:15.872 --> 00:08:18.110 Improvements to the retention ponds 00:08:18.110 --> 00:08:22.106 with automated flow controls and installation of water level 00:08:22.106 --> 00:08:24.600 and data collection points. 00:08:24.600 --> 00:08:27.090 This will allow the city to remotely monitor 00:08:27.090 --> 00:08:30.310 and control valve structures that manage water levels 00:08:30.310 --> 00:08:31.160 in the Resacas. 00:08:31.160 --> 00:08:33.710 It will also provide the city with data 00:08:33.710 --> 00:08:36.580 on water levels for the city's flood model 00:08:36.580 --> 00:08:38.710 and for the emergency messaging system 00:08:38.710 --> 00:08:40.733 to alert people of potential flooding. 00:08:42.320 --> 00:08:46.010 For the first project, the city qualified for a 45% grant 00:08:46.010 --> 00:08:49.410 for the first project and at 36% grant 00:08:49.410 --> 00:08:53.897 for the second project for a total grant of $5,535,000. 00:08:55.910 --> 00:09:00.880 The city is requesting the remaining $7,465,000 in financing 00:09:00.880 --> 00:09:02.253 to complete both projects. 00:09:03.324 --> 00:09:06.070 The Executive Administrator recommends approval 00:09:06.070 --> 00:09:07.840 of these two funding requests. 00:09:07.840 --> 00:09:09.360 This completes my presentation. 00:09:09.360 --> 00:09:10.993 May I answer any questions? 00:09:12.900 --> 00:09:14.893 <v ->Thank you Mireya. Questions or comments?</v> 00:09:16.684 --> 00:09:18.585 <v ->Well, I mean, this seems to have all</v> 00:09:18.585 --> 00:09:21.020 of the elements of success for a flood project. 00:09:21.020 --> 00:09:22.600 I was really glad that you mentioned 00:09:22.600 --> 00:09:24.200 that they had taken the initiative earlier 00:09:24.200 --> 00:09:25.670 and worked through the SRF 00:09:25.670 --> 00:09:28.940 and actually already taken the lead, committed some funding. 00:09:28.940 --> 00:09:30.120 And they're kind of moving 00:09:30.120 --> 00:09:33.167 down the road and mitigating flood, you know, in 00:09:33.167 --> 00:09:37.040 in the community, you know, having not only 00:09:37.040 --> 00:09:40.490 the increased capacity that is going to be provided 00:09:40.490 --> 00:09:45.490 by putting in additional detention, also having those 00:09:47.160 --> 00:09:50.830 that status system and that flow control we'll have two kind 00:09:50.830 --> 00:09:52.180 of two-prong infrastructure 00:09:53.035 --> 00:09:56.401 that will make the overall system, much more efficient. 00:09:56.401 --> 00:09:57.900 And so you'll not only get increased mitigation 00:09:57.900 --> 00:10:00.079 from the increased capacity, but also now 00:10:00.079 --> 00:10:03.320 through the better control and the more efficient control. 00:10:03.320 --> 00:10:07.799 And, and just, again, just, I think all of the elements 00:10:07.799 --> 00:10:11.390 of success in terms of, you know, utilizing the data 00:10:11.390 --> 00:10:13.123 feeding it back into the system 00:10:13.123 --> 00:10:16.439 supporting the model and then notifying the public 00:10:16.439 --> 00:10:19.360 through their emergency warning systems. 00:10:19.360 --> 00:10:23.530 So a great project and I think a real tribute to, to 00:10:23.530 --> 00:10:27.130 to Brownsville and as they always do and kind of, you know 00:10:27.130 --> 00:10:28.320 stepping to the plate, I mean 00:10:28.320 --> 00:10:30.120 we can have the money and we can have the technology 00:10:30.120 --> 00:10:32.310 but it's up to the local leadership to take the bull 00:10:32.310 --> 00:10:33.610 by the horns and move these forward. 00:10:33.610 --> 00:10:36.013 So thanks for your work on this, a great project. 00:10:37.290 --> 00:10:39.259 <v ->Yeah. I completely agree.</v> 00:10:39.259 --> 00:10:42.460 Kathleen, Director Jackson, I really especially 00:10:42.460 --> 00:10:44.300 love this SCADA element. 00:10:44.300 --> 00:10:48.160 I think it is so important to up our technology when we can 00:10:48.160 --> 00:10:50.810 and will provide alerts, that'll save lives and property. 00:10:50.810 --> 00:10:52.600 So that's great. Thank you 00:10:54.370 --> 00:10:55.970 <v ->This is exactly what the flood infrastructure</v> 00:10:55.970 --> 00:10:57.170 is supposed to be doing. 00:10:58.870 --> 00:11:00.840 Is there a motion? 00:11:00.840 --> 00:11:03.640 <v ->Chairman. I move to adopt the proposed resolutions</v> 00:11:03.640 --> 00:11:07.480 for the city of Brownsville from $9,100,00 00:11:07.480 --> 00:11:12.480 in financial assistance consisting of $5,500- $5,500,000 00:11:14.150 --> 00:11:18.740 in financing and $4,095,000 in grant 00:11:18.740 --> 00:11:21.017 from the flood infrastructure fund for planning, design 00:11:21.017 --> 00:11:24.230 and construction of a flood improvement project. 00:11:24.230 --> 00:11:27.467 And for $4,000,000 in financial assistance consisting 00:11:27.467 --> 00:11:32.467 of $2,560,000 in financing and $1,440,000 in grant 00:11:35.530 --> 00:11:37.937 from the Flood Infrastructure Fund for planning, design 00:11:37.937 --> 00:11:40.610 and construction of a flood improvement project 00:11:40.610 --> 00:11:42.910 as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 00:11:44.242 --> 00:11:45.075 <v ->There it is.</v> 00:11:45.075 --> 00:11:46.164 Is there a second? 00:11:46.164 --> 00:11:47.200 <v Brooke Paup>I second.</v> 00:11:47.200 --> 00:11:49.141 <v ->All in favor, say aye.</v> 00:11:49.141 --> 00:11:50.940 <v In Unison>Aye.</v> 00:11:50.940 --> 00:11:53.613 <v ->Motion passes. Next item please.</v> 00:11:55.960 --> 00:11:58.460 <v ->Mr. Chairman, the next item on the agenda is approved</v> 00:11:58.460 --> 00:12:01.722 by resolution request from the city of Jourdanton 00:12:01.722 --> 00:12:06.722 for $1,503,954 in financial assistance consisting of 00:12:07.777 --> 00:12:12.510 $1,203,000 in financing and $300,954 in grant 00:12:13.690 --> 00:12:15.657 from the Flood Infrastructure Fund for planning, design 00:12:15.657 --> 00:12:19.490 and construction of the drainage project. Mireya Loewe 00:12:19.490 --> 00:12:22.853 will also present to the Board on this matter today. 00:12:23.837 --> 00:12:25.840 <v ->For the record, my name is Mireya Loewe</v> 00:12:25.840 --> 00:12:28.180 of the Executive Administrator staff. 00:12:28.180 --> 00:12:31.390 The city of Jourdanton is the Atascosa County seat 00:12:31.390 --> 00:12:34.850 and is located about 40 miles South of San Antonio. 00:12:34.850 --> 00:12:37.250 The city experiences frequent flooding due to a lack 00:12:37.250 --> 00:12:40.940 of drainage infrastructure particular in the downtown area. 00:12:40.940 --> 00:12:42.910 The proposed project includes improvements 00:12:42.910 --> 00:12:44.700 to existing roadside ditches 00:12:44.700 --> 00:12:46.330 and construction of new channels 00:12:46.330 --> 00:12:49.570 for a continuous roadside drainage conveyance system. 00:12:49.570 --> 00:12:52.700 These improvements will largely use earth and channels 00:12:52.700 --> 00:12:54.774 but will also include box culverts 00:12:54.774 --> 00:12:58.195 and reinforced concrete pipes. 00:12:58.195 --> 00:13:03.195 The city qualified for a 20% grant equal to $300,950. 00:13:04.601 --> 00:13:07.560 The city is requesting the remaining 1.2 million 00:13:07.560 --> 00:13:10.630 in fee financing to complete the project. 00:13:10.630 --> 00:13:12.870 The Executive Administrator recommends approval 00:13:12.870 --> 00:13:14.770 of this funding request. 00:13:14.770 --> 00:13:16.210 This concludes my presentation. 00:13:16.210 --> 00:13:17.763 May I answer any questions? 00:13:19.010 --> 00:13:21.257 <v ->Questions, comments, or a motion?</v> 00:13:27.278 --> 00:13:29.200 <v ->Is there a motion?</v> 00:13:29.200 --> 00:13:32.190 <v ->Mr. Chairman, I move we adopt the proposed resolution</v> 00:13:32.190 --> 00:13:35.383 from the city of Jourdanton for $1,503,954 00:13:38.160 --> 00:13:42.349 in financial assistance consisting of $1,203,000 00:13:42.349 --> 00:13:47.030 in financing and $300,954 in grant 00:13:47.030 --> 00:13:48.830 from the Flood Infrastructure Fund 00:13:48.830 --> 00:13:51.330 for planning, design and construction of a drainage project 00:13:51.330 --> 00:13:54.418 as recommended by the Executive Administrator. 00:13:54.418 --> 00:13:55.824 <v ->Is there a second?</v> 00:13:55.824 --> 00:13:56.957 <v ->I second.</v> 00:13:56.957 --> 00:13:58.563 <v ->All in favor, say aye.</v> 00:13:58.563 --> 00:14:00.270 <v In Unison>Aye.</v> 00:14:00.270 --> 00:14:01.580 <v ->Motion passes.</v> 00:14:01.580 --> 00:14:03.510 <v ->Next item please, Mr. Harden</v> 00:14:05.510 --> 00:14:08.860 <v ->Mr. Chairman staff has requested to visit items number six</v> 00:14:08.860 --> 00:14:10.593 and seven together today. 00:14:11.820 --> 00:14:13.653 <v Peter Lake>That's fine. Thank you.</v> 00:14:15.183 --> 00:14:19.193 <v ->Item number six, approved by resolution the request</v> 00:14:19.193 --> 00:14:22.348 from the city of Junction, for $906,000 00:14:22.348 --> 00:14:25.696 in financial assistance consisting of $453,000 00:14:25.696 --> 00:14:29.906 in financing and $453,000 in grant from the Flood 00:14:29.906 --> 00:14:32.781 Infrastructure Fund for planning, designing construction 00:14:32.781 --> 00:14:36.170 of a raw water intake infiltration system 00:14:36.170 --> 00:14:40.470 project item number seven is approved by resolution request 00:14:40.470 --> 00:14:43.905 from the city of Junction for $4,120,000 00:14:43.905 --> 00:14:48.792 in financial assistance considered consisting of $2,060,000 00:14:48.792 --> 00:14:51.794 in financing and $2,060,000 dollars in grant 00:14:51.794 --> 00:14:55.540 from the flood infrastructure fund for planning, design 00:14:55.540 --> 00:14:58.420 and construction of a dam repair and mitigation project. 00:14:58.420 --> 00:15:00.700 And Mireya Loewe will also present to the Board 00:15:00.700 --> 00:15:02.293 on these items today. 00:15:04.397 --> 00:15:06.320 <v ->For the record. My name is Mireya Loewe</v> 00:15:06.320 --> 00:15:08.820 of the executive administrative staff. 00:15:08.820 --> 00:15:12.010 The city of Junction is a Kimble County seat and is located 00:15:12.010 --> 00:15:14.760 about a hundred miles Northwest of San Antonio. 00:15:14.760 --> 00:15:17.193 It has a population of approximately 2,500. 00:15:18.630 --> 00:15:20.340 The city sole source of water comes 00:15:20.340 --> 00:15:23.570 from Lake Junction on the South fork of Llano river 00:15:23.570 --> 00:15:25.746 on the East side of the city. 00:15:25.746 --> 00:15:29.099 In October, 2018 a flood event deposited 00:15:29.099 --> 00:15:31.550 large sediment beds loads around 00:15:31.550 --> 00:15:33.640 the water treatment, plant's intake structure 00:15:33.640 --> 00:15:35.700 and damaged the Lake Junction dam, 00:15:35.700 --> 00:15:38.210 placing the city's only water source at risk 00:15:38.210 --> 00:15:40.350 if another flood was to render the treatment 00:15:40.350 --> 00:15:43.973 plant intake inoperable or cause the dam to fail. 00:15:45.210 --> 00:15:49.390 With these two projects the city will repair the dam to 00:15:49.390 --> 00:15:51.640 protect its integrity and will replace 00:15:51.640 --> 00:15:55.033 the existing sedimentation wet well and water intake 00:15:55.033 --> 00:16:00.033 with a new wet well and a new intake infiltration system. 00:16:00.050 --> 00:16:03.790 The new intake well extend about 80 feet into the river 00:16:03.790 --> 00:16:08.020 and have four 20 foot long branches allowing it to operate 00:16:08.020 --> 00:16:10.680 in the saturated gravel and not be susceptible 00:16:10.680 --> 00:16:14.880 to changes in the river, both projects for- both projects 00:16:14.880 --> 00:16:17.820 the city qualified for a 50% grant 00:16:17.820 --> 00:16:21.580 for a total grant of $2,530,000. 00:16:21.580 --> 00:16:24.240 The city is requesting the remaining 50% 00:16:24.240 --> 00:16:26.293 in fee financing to complete the project. 00:16:27.240 --> 00:16:29.450 The Executive Administrator recommends approval 00:16:29.450 --> 00:16:31.060 of this funding request. 00:16:31.060 --> 00:16:32.470 This concludes my presentation. 00:16:32.470 --> 00:16:33.843 May I answer any questions? 00:16:35.080 --> 00:16:36.313 <v ->Questions, comments?</v> 00:16:38.158 --> 00:16:39.820 <v ->Would just say, this is a great example</v> 00:16:39.820 --> 00:16:43.960 of a project moving forward and building in resiliency 00:16:43.960 --> 00:16:46.180 not only resiliency for future flooding 00:16:46.180 --> 00:16:49.520 but also resiliency or future water supply. 00:16:49.520 --> 00:16:53.320 So not only does the dam protect their water supply 00:16:53.320 --> 00:16:58.040 but the new water intake will enable them to 00:16:58.040 --> 00:17:02.720 be able to capture water during periods of low float. 00:17:02.720 --> 00:17:05.030 So not only are they able to go in 00:17:05.030 --> 00:17:08.866 and upgrade these facilities, change out the design 00:17:08.866 --> 00:17:10.992 put in something that benefits 00:17:10.992 --> 00:17:14.100 and kind of protects them moving forward from flood 00:17:14.100 --> 00:17:16.810 but at the same time protects their water supply. 00:17:16.810 --> 00:17:20.720 So just a great project and, and for a small community 00:17:20.720 --> 00:17:22.590 right? It, you know, 2,500 people 00:17:22.590 --> 00:17:24.490 so great to be able to do this 00:17:24.490 --> 00:17:27.180 and to help out the city, city of Junction. 00:17:27.180 --> 00:17:29.840 And, you know, I mean, I think 00:17:29.840 --> 00:17:33.330 I think real kudos to the leadership there for, you know 00:17:33.330 --> 00:17:36.470 continuing to identify what the sources 00:17:36.470 --> 00:17:38.097 of need were and to come 00:17:38.097 --> 00:17:41.020 up with these projects that can utilize the fee. 00:17:41.020 --> 00:17:42.610 So thanks for working on this. 00:17:43.633 --> 00:17:46.341 <v ->And Mireya, it's a, it's an ideal project</v> 00:17:46.341 --> 00:17:49.276 a fifth project, the flood mitigation project that also 00:17:49.276 --> 00:17:51.040 will have positive implications 00:17:51.040 --> 00:17:53.087 on the community's drinking water. 00:17:53.087 --> 00:17:54.683 What more could you ask for? 00:17:56.390 --> 00:17:57.223 <v ->Yeah, absolutely.</v> 00:17:57.223 --> 00:17:58.980 This is this kind of project was highlighted 00:17:58.980 --> 00:17:59.880 in the legislation 00:18:01.728 --> 00:18:06.367 and highly desired by the legislature. Is there a motion? 00:18:07.230 --> 00:18:09.780 <v ->Chairman, I move, we adopt the proposed resolutions</v> 00:18:09.780 --> 00:18:12.426 from the city of Junction for $906,000 00:18:12.426 --> 00:18:16.949 in financial assistance consisting of $453,000 in financing 00:18:16.949 --> 00:18:21.949 and $453,000 in grant from the flood infrastructure fund 00:18:22.200 --> 00:18:23.930 for planning, design, and construction 00:18:23.930 --> 00:18:27.400 of a raw water intake infiltration system project. 00:18:27.400 --> 00:18:31.157 And for $4,120,000 in financial assistance 00:18:31.157 --> 00:18:36.157 consisting of 2,060,000 in financing and 2,060,000 in grant 00:18:37.090 --> 00:18:39.457 from the flood infrastructure fund for planning and design 00:18:39.457 --> 00:18:42.733 and construction of a dam repairs and mitigation project 00:18:42.733 --> 00:18:45.483 as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 00:18:46.510 --> 00:18:48.023 <v ->Is there a second?</v> 00:18:48.023 --> 00:18:49.337 <v ->Second.</v> 00:18:49.337 --> 00:18:51.106 <v ->All in favor, say aye.</v> 00:18:51.106 --> 00:18:52.910 <v In Unison>Aye.</v> 00:18:52.910 --> 00:18:56.023 <v ->Motion passes. Next item please.</v> 00:18:57.950 --> 00:19:00.810 <v ->Mr. Chairman staff has requested to present items eight,</v> 00:19:00.810 --> 00:19:02.523 nine, and 10 together today. 00:19:03.396 --> 00:19:04.673 <v ->That's fine. Thank you.</v> 00:19:06.930 --> 00:19:10.233 <v ->Item number eight, approved by resolution and request and</v> 00:19:10.233 --> 00:19:13.640 that Nueces County drainage and conservation district number 00:19:13.640 --> 00:19:18.261 two for $809,600 in financial assistance consisting 00:19:18.261 --> 00:19:23.261 of $437,000 in finances and $372,600 in grant 00:19:24.920 --> 00:19:26.280 from the Flood Infrastructure Fund 00:19:26.280 --> 00:19:28.920 for planning, design, and construction of a drainage 00:19:28.920 --> 00:19:30.650 improvement project. 00:19:30.650 --> 00:19:33.830 Item number nine, approved by resolution. The request 00:19:33.830 --> 00:19:36.810 from the Nueces County drainage and conservation district 00:19:36.810 --> 00:19:41.810 number two for $2,453,716 in financial assistance consisting 00:19:43.240 --> 00:19:48.240 of $1,325,000 in financing and 1,128- $128,716 in grant 00:19:53.015 --> 00:19:55.050 from the Flood Infrastructure Fund 00:19:55.050 --> 00:19:56.590 for the planning, design and construction of a drainage 00:19:56.590 --> 00:20:00.960 improvement project. And item number 10, 00:20:00.960 --> 00:20:02.477 approved by resolution. A request from 00:20:02.477 --> 00:20:04.565 the Nueces County drainage 00:20:04.565 --> 00:20:09.565 and conservation, district number two the $1,311,320 00:20:09.950 --> 00:20:14.950 in financial assistance consisting of $839,000 and finances 00:20:15.080 --> 00:20:20.080 and $472,320 in grant from the Flood Infrastructure Fund 00:20:21.020 --> 00:20:23.440 for planning, acquisition, design, and construction 00:20:23.440 --> 00:20:25.443 of the drainage improvements project. 00:20:25.443 --> 00:20:27.600 And Mireya Loewe will also present 00:20:27.600 --> 00:20:29.250 to the Board on these items today 00:20:31.676 --> 00:20:34.030 <v ->For the record. My name is Mireya Loewe</v> 00:20:34.030 --> 00:20:35.880 of the Executive Administrator staff, 00:20:36.758 --> 00:20:39.063 <v ->The Nueces County drainage and conservation</v> 00:20:39.063 --> 00:20:44.063 district number two proper scenario of 106 square miles 00:20:44.830 --> 00:20:48.440 including the city of Robstown. Due to its flat terrain, 00:20:48.440 --> 00:20:51.090 high levels of rain, and ongoing development 00:20:51.090 --> 00:20:53.650 of farmland that has caused changes to the area's 00:20:53.650 --> 00:20:56.720 hydraulic conditions, the existing drainage system 00:20:56.720 --> 00:20:58.960 is inadequate. Thus, several areas 00:20:58.960 --> 00:21:01.050 within the city of Robstown are subject 00:21:01.050 --> 00:21:02.100 to frequent flooding. 00:21:03.280 --> 00:21:05.850 The three proposed projects are located within the city 00:21:05.850 --> 00:21:07.417 of Robstown, and will provide 00:21:07.417 --> 00:21:10.290 flood control improvements to three areas. 00:21:10.290 --> 00:21:14.560 The Ruben Chavez ditch, the Bosquez Road and Avenue J area 00:21:14.560 --> 00:21:17.850 and the Ditch A and Blue Bonnet subdivision area. 00:21:17.850 --> 00:21:22.670 Project components include topographic surveys, hydrologic 00:21:22.670 --> 00:21:26.480 and hydraulic analysis, improvements to storm drain systems 00:21:26.480 --> 00:21:30.490 and surface drains, Colbert improvements, ditch improvements 00:21:30.490 --> 00:21:33.771 in channel lining, and detention ponds. 00:21:33.771 --> 00:21:37.050 The proposed flood control improvements will not only 00:21:37.050 --> 00:21:40.410 improve the drainage in the specific project areas 00:21:40.410 --> 00:21:43.280 but will improve the district's overall drainage capacity 00:21:43.280 --> 00:21:45.640 and have a positive impact on the Oso Bay 00:21:45.640 --> 00:21:47.453 and electric watersheds. 00:21:48.810 --> 00:21:52.320 The district qualified for a 46% grant for each 00:21:52.320 --> 00:21:55.882 of the first two projects and a 36% grant 00:21:55.882 --> 00:21:58.582 for the third project for a total grant of $1,173,636. 00:22:01.300 --> 00:22:05.280 The district is requesting the remaining $2,601,000 00:22:05.280 --> 00:22:07.510 in fee financing to complete the projects. 00:22:07.510 --> 00:22:10.830 The Executive Administrator recommends approval of the- 00:22:10.830 --> 00:22:12.840 these funding requests. 00:22:12.840 --> 00:22:14.380 This concludes my presentation. 00:22:14.380 --> 00:22:15.783 May I answer any questions? 00:22:17.950 --> 00:22:19.283 <v ->Questions or comments?</v> 00:22:20.850 --> 00:22:22.903 <v ->Moving forward with three projects for</v> 00:22:22.903 --> 00:22:26.322 for Nueces County drainage and improvement 00:22:26.322 --> 00:22:28.979 district number two. 00:22:28.979 --> 00:22:31.730 And, you know, I think as you pointed out that, you know 00:22:31.730 --> 00:22:35.290 this is going to be based on, on good data 00:22:35.290 --> 00:22:38.210 and good science that they've been collecting that 00:22:38.210 --> 00:22:39.890 and modeling that kind of ride along, and then 00:22:39.890 --> 00:22:42.820 they'll be able to utilize part of these funds to 00:22:42.820 --> 00:22:44.370 to continue that effort. 00:22:44.370 --> 00:22:48.985 So not only an increase in capacity and drainage facilities 00:22:48.985 --> 00:22:53.985 but making the overall system, you know, better 00:22:54.590 --> 00:22:57.800 able to mitigate flood, not just for Robstown, but also 00:22:57.800 --> 00:22:59.060 for the surrounding area. 00:22:59.060 --> 00:23:00.910 So a great project. 00:23:00.910 --> 00:23:03.760 And it's really interesting to see how all three 00:23:03.760 --> 00:23:06.750 of them kind of work, work together. 00:23:06.750 --> 00:23:09.610 And, you know, not only again, support, you know 00:23:09.610 --> 00:23:12.190 the central area that they are providing mitigation 00:23:12.190 --> 00:23:14.970 for, but drainage area as a whole, something that is so 00:23:14.970 --> 00:23:16.063 desperately needed. 00:23:16.968 --> 00:23:19.040 And again, really appreciate you and the staff working 00:23:19.040 --> 00:23:21.973 on these projects and helping them to move these forward. 00:23:24.270 --> 00:23:26.090 <v ->Mireya, great set of projects.</v> 00:23:26.090 --> 00:23:29.610 I've visited Nueces County in 2019 for a first time 00:23:29.610 --> 00:23:32.860 wastewater project and saw the unique flooding 00:23:32.860 --> 00:23:34.800 challenges these communities face. 00:23:34.800 --> 00:23:38.635 So I'm very happy to see these three exemplary 00:23:38.635 --> 00:23:41.483 projects included in the agenda today. 00:23:43.670 --> 00:23:46.163 <v ->Indeed. Is there a motion?</v> 00:23:48.140 --> 00:23:50.933 <v ->Chairman, I move, we adopt the proposed resolutions</v> 00:23:50.933 --> 00:23:53.890 for the Nueces County drainage and conservation district 00:23:53.890 --> 00:23:58.890 number two for $809,600 in financial assistance consisting 00:23:59.400 --> 00:24:04.040 of $437,000 in financing and $372,600 in grant 00:24:05.218 --> 00:24:07.739 from the Flood Infrastructure Fund for planning, design 00:24:07.739 --> 00:24:10.977 and construction of a drainage improvement project. 00:24:10.977 --> 00:24:15.977 And for $2,453,716 in financial assistance consisting 00:24:17.670 --> 00:24:22.670 of $1,325,000 and financing and $1,128,716 in grant 00:24:25.250 --> 00:24:27.650 from the Flood Infrastructure Fund for planning, design 00:24:27.650 --> 00:24:30.347 and construction of a drainage improvements project. 00:24:30.347 --> 00:24:35.347 And for $1,311,320 in financial assistance consisting 00:24:35.812 --> 00:24:40.812 of $839,000 in financing and $472,320 00:24:42.340 --> 00:24:45.540 in grant from the Flood Infrastructure Fund for planning, 00:24:45.540 --> 00:24:47.910 acquisition, and design, and construction 00:24:47.910 --> 00:24:49.590 of the drainage improvements project 00:24:49.590 --> 00:24:52.853 as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 00:24:52.853 --> 00:24:54.429 <v ->Is there a second?</v> 00:24:54.429 --> 00:24:56.070 <v ->I second.</v> 00:24:56.070 --> 00:24:57.830 <v ->All in favor, say aye.</v> 00:24:57.830 --> 00:24:58.730 <v In Unison>Aye.</v> 00:24:59.970 --> 00:25:04.710 <v ->Motion passes. Thus ends the Mireya marathon for today.</v> 00:25:04.710 --> 00:25:07.275 Well, well done Mireya, thanks to you and all your team. 00:25:07.275 --> 00:25:08.108 <v ->Thanks Mireya.</v> 00:25:08.108 --> 00:25:09.467 <v ->Thank you.</v> 00:25:09.467 --> 00:25:13.258 <v ->A lot of, a lot of work that goes into all of these</v> 00:25:13.258 --> 00:25:15.520 especially these construction planning, design 00:25:15.520 --> 00:25:19.110 construction projects for the Flood Infrastructure Fund. 00:25:19.110 --> 00:25:21.110 Next item please, Mr. Harden. 00:25:22.470 --> 00:25:24.620 <v ->Mr. Chairman, the next item on the agenda</v> 00:25:26.146 --> 00:25:27.520 is approved by resolution request 00:25:27.520 --> 00:25:29.768 from the Brookeland fresh water supply district 00:25:29.768 --> 00:25:32.980 for financing from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund 00:25:32.980 --> 00:25:34.750 for planning, design, and construction 00:25:34.750 --> 00:25:37.060 of wastewater systems improvements. 00:25:37.060 --> 00:25:40.253 And Jeff Taylor will present to the Board on this item. 00:25:42.501 --> 00:25:44.810 Good morning, Chairman Lake, Director Jackson, 00:25:44.810 --> 00:25:47.810 Director Paup. For the record, my name is Jeff Taylor 00:25:47.810 --> 00:25:50.299 of the Executive Administrator staff. 00:25:50.299 --> 00:25:52.630 Brookeland freshwater district is made 00:25:52.630 --> 00:25:54.647 up of several servicer areas located 00:25:54.647 --> 00:25:57.940 in Jasper, Newton, and Sabine counties. 00:25:57.940 --> 00:26:00.130 The district provides wastewater service 00:26:00.130 --> 00:26:02.110 to approximately 400 connections 00:26:02.110 --> 00:26:04.420 in the Forest Hills subdivision. 00:26:04.420 --> 00:26:06.290 The subdivisions collection system is 00:26:06.290 --> 00:26:08.443 deteriorating, resulting in increased in 00:26:08.443 --> 00:26:13.090 both- infiltration and inflow into its wastewater system. 00:26:13.090 --> 00:26:14.920 The requested funding will be used to 00:26:14.920 --> 00:26:18.370 replace all gravity fed lines, service taps 00:26:18.370 --> 00:26:20.800 and manholes within the subdivision 00:26:20.800 --> 00:26:24.500 thereby reducing the peak inflow into its system. 00:26:24.500 --> 00:26:27.000 The Executive Administrator recommends approval 00:26:27.000 --> 00:26:28.110 of this request. 00:26:28.110 --> 00:26:29.780 This concludes my presentation 00:26:29.780 --> 00:26:32.330 and I'm available for any questions you might have. 00:26:34.240 --> 00:26:36.743 <v ->Questions, comments, or a motion.</v> 00:26:38.066 --> 00:26:40.800 <v ->I would point out that this is kind of</v> 00:26:40.800 --> 00:26:43.640 an interesting project in that, first of all, 00:26:43.640 --> 00:26:47.989 it's a small community, but the, the existing, existing 00:26:47.989 --> 00:26:51.817 sewer lines are virtual, virtual clay. 00:26:51.817 --> 00:26:55.241 And what they're going to do is go in 00:26:55.241 --> 00:26:59.570 and use the pipe bursting method to actually go in 00:26:59.570 --> 00:27:02.070 and install new high density 00:27:02.070 --> 00:27:04.660 polyethylene welded joint pipe. 00:27:04.660 --> 00:27:07.041 So it'll make the overall system much more 00:27:07.041 --> 00:27:09.440 much more reliable. 00:27:09.440 --> 00:27:11.840 And of course we know when you reduce inflow 00:27:11.840 --> 00:27:12.673 and infiltration 00:27:12.673 --> 00:27:15.340 that's also energy savings associated with the plant. 00:27:15.340 --> 00:27:17.410 Just that much less that they have to treat. 00:27:17.410 --> 00:27:18.360 So a great project. 00:27:18.360 --> 00:27:22.140 And I think a real tribute to a small community to go in 00:27:22.140 --> 00:27:24.960 and kind of upgrade its aging infrastructure 00:27:24.960 --> 00:27:27.993 and make the system overall much more efficient. 00:27:29.520 --> 00:27:33.140 <v ->Absolutely. Is there a motion?</v> 00:27:33.140 --> 00:27:35.030 <v ->Chairman, I move, we adopt the proposed resolution</v> 00:27:35.030 --> 00:27:37.375 from the Brookeland fresh water supply district 00:27:37.375 --> 00:27:40.430 for financing from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund 00:27:40.430 --> 00:27:41.884 for planning, designing, and construction 00:27:41.884 --> 00:27:43.960 of wastewater system improvements 00:27:43.960 --> 00:27:47.159 as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 00:27:47.159 --> 00:27:48.520 <v ->Is there a second?</v> 00:27:48.520 --> 00:27:50.197 <v ->I second.</v> 00:27:50.197 --> 00:27:51.860 <v ->All in favor, say aye.</v> 00:27:51.860 --> 00:27:52.760 <v In Unison>Aye.</v> 00:27:53.920 --> 00:27:56.723 <v ->Motion passes. Next item please.</v> 00:27:59.520 --> 00:28:02.030 <v ->Mr. Chairman staff has requested to present</v> 00:28:02.030 --> 00:28:05.310 items number 12 and 13 together today. 00:28:05.310 --> 00:28:07.160 <v ->That's fine. Thank you, Mr. Harden.</v> 00:28:09.100 --> 00:28:11.507 <v ->Item number 12, approved by resolution</v> 00:28:11.507 --> 00:28:14.130 and requests from the Orange County water controls 00:28:14.130 --> 00:28:16.830 and improvement district number two, for financing 00:28:16.830 --> 00:28:18.730 from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund 00:28:18.730 --> 00:28:20.729 for planning, design, and construction 00:28:20.729 --> 00:28:23.700 of a wastewater treatment plant rehabilitation 00:28:23.700 --> 00:28:27.510 project. Item number 13, approved 00:28:27.510 --> 00:28:30.860 by resolution, request from the Orange County water control 00:28:30.860 --> 00:28:33.353 and improvement district number two, 00:28:33.353 --> 00:28:35.163 for financing from the drinking water 00:28:35.163 --> 00:28:37.290 State Revolving Fund for planning, design, and construction 00:28:37.290 --> 00:28:40.413 of a water distribution system rehabilitation project. 00:28:41.600 --> 00:28:45.517 And Jeff Taylor will present to both to the Board. 00:28:50.050 --> 00:28:51.520 <v ->Again, my name is Jeff Taylor</v> 00:28:51.520 --> 00:28:54.150 of the Executive Administrator staff. 00:28:54.150 --> 00:28:56.880 Orange County water control and improvement district 00:28:56.880 --> 00:29:00.260 number two is located in Orange County and provides water 00:29:00.260 --> 00:29:05.260 and wastewater services for approximately 3,600 residents. 00:29:05.400 --> 00:29:07.690 The district is requesting financing 00:29:07.690 --> 00:29:09.820 from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund 00:29:09.820 --> 00:29:12.330 for wastewater system improvements. 00:29:12.330 --> 00:29:14.430 The district intends to identify 00:29:14.430 --> 00:29:18.600 and replace aging and deteriorating collection system lines 00:29:18.600 --> 00:29:21.219 service lines, clean outs, and manholes 00:29:21.219 --> 00:29:25.227 in an effort to decrease infiltration and inflow. 00:29:25.227 --> 00:29:29.720 This allows the district to avoid potential sanitary 00:29:29.720 --> 00:29:33.340 sewer overflows, and potential formal enforcement 00:29:33.340 --> 00:29:36.113 by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. 00:29:37.320 --> 00:29:40.150 The district is also requesting financing 00:29:40.150 --> 00:29:43.848 from the drinking waters state State Revolving Fund 00:29:43.848 --> 00:29:47.810 for water system improvements. 00:29:47.810 --> 00:29:50.270 The funding will allow the district to replace 00:29:50.270 --> 00:29:54.640 and rehabilitate its existing distribution lines, 00:29:54.640 --> 00:29:57.710 well pumps, and elevated storage tanks. 00:29:57.710 --> 00:30:01.710 This will decrease leaks of breakages within the system 00:30:02.550 --> 00:30:05.550 and improve the effectiveness of the overall system. 00:30:05.550 --> 00:30:07.840 The Executive Administrator recommends approval 00:30:07.840 --> 00:30:09.570 of both of these items. 00:30:09.570 --> 00:30:11.140 This concludes my presentation 00:30:11.140 --> 00:30:13.640 and I am available for any questions you may have. 00:30:15.030 --> 00:30:17.037 <v ->Thank you Jeff. Questions, comments?</v> 00:30:18.770 --> 00:30:21.090 <v ->One, two punch here, a small community moving forward</v> 00:30:21.090 --> 00:30:24.916 and doing work on not only its wastewater system to 00:30:24.916 --> 00:30:27.190 reduce inflow and infiltration 00:30:27.190 --> 00:30:30.769 but also making its water supply system reliable 00:30:30.769 --> 00:30:33.170 and upgrading its infrastructure. 00:30:33.170 --> 00:30:37.850 So basically being proactive rather 00:30:37.850 --> 00:30:41.220 than reactive making these improvements now rather 00:30:41.220 --> 00:30:44.404 than having a failure theoretically in the middle 00:30:44.404 --> 00:30:47.340 of the night and then the costs being, you know 00:30:47.340 --> 00:30:48.730 exorbitant. So, you know 00:30:48.730 --> 00:30:51.710 taking advantage of our low interest rate, building it 00:30:51.710 --> 00:30:54.350 with today's dollars and then moving forward 00:30:54.350 --> 00:30:57.560 proactively to get they're getting a tremendous savings 00:30:57.560 --> 00:30:59.200 I think here in terms of the financing 00:30:59.200 --> 00:31:01.311 but also the benefits associated 00:31:01.311 --> 00:31:04.680 with enhanced reliability for both of these systems. 00:31:04.680 --> 00:31:06.680 So thanks for working on this project. 00:31:06.680 --> 00:31:10.060 And I think it's a great example of 00:31:10.060 --> 00:31:12.120 of communities taking advantage 00:31:12.120 --> 00:31:13.200 of the Water Development Board 00:31:13.200 --> 00:31:17.960 utilizing the SRF to basically enhance the reliability 00:31:17.960 --> 00:31:21.540 and to reduce their overall overall cost. 00:31:21.540 --> 00:31:23.280 So thanks for working on this 00:31:26.555 --> 00:31:27.550 <v ->Yeah. Orange is a great applicant</v> 00:31:27.550 --> 00:31:29.750 and they have strong financials are well-managed 00:31:29.750 --> 00:31:33.480 and I'm happy to see them taking advantage of our SRF. 00:31:33.480 --> 00:31:35.250 It really does a variety 00:31:35.250 --> 00:31:37.050 of things and addresses a variety of issues. 00:31:37.050 --> 00:31:38.100 It's a great program. 00:31:40.810 --> 00:31:43.380 <v ->Absolutely. Is there a motion?</v> 00:31:43.380 --> 00:31:46.060 <v ->Mr. Chairman, I move, we adopt the proposed resolutions</v> 00:31:46.060 --> 00:31:47.790 from the Orange County water control 00:31:47.790 --> 00:31:49.990 and improvement district number two 00:31:49.990 --> 00:31:51.420 for financing from the Clean Water 00:31:51.420 --> 00:31:54.501 State Revolving Fund for planning, design, and construction 00:31:54.501 --> 00:31:57.647 of a wastewater treatment plant rehabilitation project 00:31:57.647 --> 00:32:00.050 and for the financing from the Drinking Water 00:32:00.050 --> 00:32:03.120 State Revolving Fund for planning, design, and construction 00:32:03.120 --> 00:32:06.090 of a water distribution system rehabilitation project 00:32:06.090 --> 00:32:08.853 as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 00:32:09.800 --> 00:32:11.390 <v ->Is there a second?</v> 00:32:11.390 --> 00:32:12.890 <v ->I second.</v> 00:32:12.890 --> 00:32:14.217 <v ->All in favor, say aye.</v> 00:32:15.080 --> 00:32:16.480 <v In Unison>Aye.</v> 00:32:16.480 --> 00:32:19.870 <v ->Motion passes. Thank you, Jeff.</v> 00:32:19.870 --> 00:32:21.343 Next item please. 00:32:23.520 --> 00:32:25.960 <v ->Mr. Chairman, the next item on the agenda is approved</v> 00:32:25.960 --> 00:32:28.610 by resolution, requests from the city 00:32:28.610 --> 00:32:30.940 of Pflugerville for multi-year financing 00:32:30.940 --> 00:32:32.750 from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund for planning 00:32:32.750 --> 00:32:35.610 design, and construction and the wastewater system 00:32:35.610 --> 00:32:39.330 improvements project. Dane Larson will present 00:32:39.330 --> 00:32:41.290 to the Board on this item today. 00:32:41.290 --> 00:32:44.573 And we have a, we have a visitor registration card from 00:32:44.573 --> 00:32:49.573 Mr. George R. Jones project manager at CTNY Engineering. 00:32:49.750 --> 00:32:53.010 He is registered his opinion for the project and indicated 00:32:53.010 --> 00:32:56.920 that he does not wish to address the Board today. 00:32:56.920 --> 00:32:58.810 Although he has five written comments 00:33:02.742 --> 00:33:07.742 <v ->Good morning to Chairman Lake, Director Jackson,</v> 00:33:08.220 --> 00:33:10.860 Director Paup. For the record, I'm Dane Larson 00:33:10.860 --> 00:33:12.763 of the Executive Administrator staff. 00:33:14.064 --> 00:33:15.960 The city of Pflugerville is requesting funding 00:33:15.960 --> 00:33:18.120 for its project to construct a second 00:33:18.120 --> 00:33:21.060 wastewater treatment plant. Interceptors 00:33:21.060 --> 00:33:23.600 for each of its wastewater treatment plants 00:33:23.600 --> 00:33:25.653 and related lift stations. 00:33:26.730 --> 00:33:29.740 The project will allow the city to provide adequate capacity 00:33:29.740 --> 00:33:33.463 for its current and projected increase in population. 00:33:34.590 --> 00:33:36.990 The Executive Administrator recommends approval 00:33:36.990 --> 00:33:38.520 of their request. 00:33:38.520 --> 00:33:40.210 This concludes my presentation. 00:33:40.210 --> 00:33:41.993 I'm available for any questions. 00:33:44.420 --> 00:33:46.170 <v ->Questions, comments, or a motion?</v> 00:33:49.260 --> 00:33:50.093 <v ->I don't know if you mentioned</v> 00:33:50.093 --> 00:33:52.418 but it was an 8 million gallon a day 00:33:52.418 --> 00:33:55.660 additional capacity for Pflugerville. 00:33:55.660 --> 00:33:58.997 So a growing community and kind of moving forward 00:33:58.997 --> 00:34:02.962 and already addressing their expansion needs for 00:34:02.962 --> 00:34:05.250 for treating wastewater. 00:34:05.250 --> 00:34:06.717 And then kind of coming on top of this 00:34:06.717 --> 00:34:10.410 with a second plane and then having the foresight 00:34:10.410 --> 00:34:12.290 in my mind to kind of integrate the two. 00:34:12.290 --> 00:34:14.860 So a great project and good to see 00:34:14.860 --> 00:34:17.480 that this is moving forward in there just right 00:34:17.480 --> 00:34:20.020 on up the road from, from Austin. 00:34:20.020 --> 00:34:23.100 So good project. 00:34:23.100 --> 00:34:24.063 <v Dane Larsen>Thank you.</v> 00:34:25.415 --> 00:34:26.773 <v ->Definitely want to be ahead of the growth.</v> 00:34:27.641 --> 00:34:28.721 <v ->(chuckles) So true.</v> 00:34:28.721 --> 00:34:29.940 Is there a motion? 00:34:29.940 --> 00:34:32.280 <v ->Chairman, I move we adopt the proposed resolution</v> 00:34:32.280 --> 00:34:34.050 from the city of Pflugerville 00:34:34.050 --> 00:34:35.863 for multi-year financing from the Clean Water 00:34:35.863 --> 00:34:38.147 State Revolving Fund for planning, design 00:34:38.147 --> 00:34:41.256 and construction of a wastewater system improvements project 00:34:41.256 --> 00:34:44.620 as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 00:34:44.620 --> 00:34:46.378 <v ->Is there a second?</v> 00:34:46.378 --> 00:34:47.233 <v ->I second.</v> 00:34:47.233 --> 00:34:49.610 <v ->All in favor, say aye.</v> 00:34:49.610 --> 00:34:50.493 <v In Unison>Aye.</v> 00:34:51.490 --> 00:34:54.233 <v ->Motion passes. Next item please.</v> 00:34:55.610 --> 00:34:58.210 <v ->Mr. Chairman. The next item on the agenda is approved</v> 00:34:58.210 --> 00:35:00.960 by resolution and requests from the city of Del Rio 00:35:00.960 --> 00:35:05.150 to amend Texas Water Development Board, resolutions numbers 00:35:05.150 --> 00:35:10.150 19-013, 19-014, and 19-015 to extend the expiration dates 00:35:12.750 --> 00:35:16.483 for the 2021 series to May, 2021. 00:35:17.450 --> 00:35:19.070 Dane Larson will also present 00:35:19.070 --> 00:35:21.043 to the Board on this item today. 00:35:22.970 --> 00:35:24.528 <v ->Good morning. Thank you.</v> 00:35:24.528 --> 00:35:26.650 I'm Dane Lar- Dane Larson, again 00:35:26.650 --> 00:35:29.100 of the Executive Administrator staff. 00:35:29.100 --> 00:35:32.190 The city of Del Rio is requesting extensions 00:35:32.190 --> 00:35:35.330 of the final series of their multi-year commitments 00:35:35.330 --> 00:35:37.980 for three long-term projects funded 00:35:37.980 --> 00:35:41.071 by clean water and drinking water boast. 00:35:41.071 --> 00:35:44.160 The city is requesting three month extensions to 00:35:44.160 --> 00:35:47.190 allow them to close on these funds. 00:35:47.190 --> 00:35:49.620 The Executive Administrator recommends approval 00:35:49.620 --> 00:35:51.350 of this request and I'm available 00:35:51.350 --> 00:35:52.950 for any questions that you have. 00:35:55.830 --> 00:35:57.530 <v ->Questions, comments or a motion.</v> 00:36:00.760 --> 00:36:03.630 <v ->Mr. Chairman, I move we adopt a proposed resolution</v> 00:36:03.630 --> 00:36:05.400 from the city of Del Rio to amend 00:36:05.400 --> 00:36:08.410 Texas Water Development Board, resolutions numbers 00:36:08.410 --> 00:36:13.410 19-013, 19-014, and 19-015 to extend the expiration dates 00:36:15.680 --> 00:36:18.810 for the 2021 series to May, 2021 00:36:18.810 --> 00:36:21.930 as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 00:36:21.930 --> 00:36:23.330 <v ->Is there a second?</v> 00:36:23.330 --> 00:36:24.980 <v ->I second</v> 00:36:24.980 --> 00:36:26.748 <v ->All in favor, say aye.</v> 00:36:26.748 --> 00:36:28.503 <v In Unison>Aye.</v> 00:36:28.503 --> 00:36:30.933 <v ->Motion passes. Next item please.</v> 00:36:33.330 --> 00:36:35.410 <v ->Mr. Chairman staff has requested to present</v> 00:36:35.410 --> 00:36:38.263 items number 16 and 17 together today. 00:36:40.510 --> 00:36:42.310 <v ->That's fine. Thank you, Mr. Harden</v> 00:36:43.950 --> 00:36:46.800 <v ->Item number 16, approved by resolution</v> 00:36:46.800 --> 00:36:48.640 or requests from the city of Bay City 00:36:48.640 --> 00:36:51.490 for financing from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund. 00:36:51.490 --> 00:36:53.050 For the planning, design and construction 00:36:53.050 --> 00:36:57.700 of the wastewater system improvement project. Item number 17 00:36:57.700 --> 00:36:59.088 approved by resolution the request 00:36:59.088 --> 00:37:01.219 from the city of Bay City, for financing 00:37:01.219 --> 00:37:04.140 from the Drinking Water State Revolving Funds 00:37:04.140 --> 00:37:05.883 for planning, acquisition, design, and construction 00:37:05.883 --> 00:37:09.360 of a water system and expansion project 00:37:09.360 --> 00:37:11.430 Dane Larson is here today to present 00:37:11.430 --> 00:37:13.230 to the Board on both of these items. 00:37:14.627 --> 00:37:18.230 <v ->Thank you once again for the record I'm Dane Larson</v> 00:37:18.230 --> 00:37:21.195 of the Executive Administrator staff. The city 00:37:21.195 --> 00:37:22.880 of Bay City is requesting funding 00:37:22.880 --> 00:37:26.000 for its projects to construct additional water plants 00:37:26.000 --> 00:37:28.970 transmission lines, citywide, advanced meters 00:37:28.970 --> 00:37:32.340 and rehabilitation of an existing wastewater 00:37:32.340 --> 00:37:35.159 treatment plant. The projects will allow the city to 00:37:35.159 --> 00:37:39.050 provide adequate water supply, to projected growth 00:37:39.050 --> 00:37:43.143 in its extra territorial jurisdiction and to 00:37:43.143 --> 00:37:46.463 improve the performance of its wastewater treatment plant. 00:37:47.580 --> 00:37:50.400 The Executive Administrator recommends approval 00:37:50.400 --> 00:37:51.960 of their request, and I'm available 00:37:51.960 --> 00:37:53.263 for additional questions. 00:37:54.800 --> 00:37:56.350 <v ->Questions, comments for Dane?</v> 00:37:58.872 --> 00:38:01.690 <v ->It's great to see Bay City coming in and you know</v> 00:38:01.690 --> 00:38:05.677 this is a sizable effort, I think, and again, maybe one 00:38:05.677 --> 00:38:08.780 two punch because they're not only doing improvements 00:38:08.780 --> 00:38:11.340 to the part of a water, but also, you know 00:38:11.340 --> 00:38:13.550 following through, recognizing that, you know 00:38:13.550 --> 00:38:15.370 we're going to be generating more wastewater 00:38:15.370 --> 00:38:17.870 and need to go in and, and accommodate that. 00:38:17.870 --> 00:38:21.720 So, you know, to new water treatment plants, you know 00:38:21.720 --> 00:38:24.080 their foresight, I think in looping the system 00:38:24.080 --> 00:38:28.352 which will help to promote resiliency and redundancy 00:38:28.352 --> 00:38:33.352 and then also providing new meters citywide. 00:38:33.700 --> 00:38:35.580 So, you know, that that's great 00:38:35.580 --> 00:38:38.680 they're upgrading their system, but at the same time 00:38:38.680 --> 00:38:41.204 recognizing that it's important to measure 00:38:41.204 --> 00:38:43.360 and get that information out to folks 00:38:43.360 --> 00:38:47.210 and then they in turn can maybe maybe better manage their 00:38:47.210 --> 00:38:48.701 on water usage and 00:38:48.701 --> 00:38:52.920 and then their upgrade to their wastewater treatment plant. 00:38:52.920 --> 00:38:54.170 I mean, if you look at all 00:38:54.170 --> 00:38:57.466 of the elements that they are actually going to be doing 00:38:57.466 --> 00:39:00.590 as a part of that, it's, it's almost like a new system. 00:39:00.590 --> 00:39:03.915 I mean, everything from the solids handling to the 00:39:03.915 --> 00:39:06.150 to the digesters as lower. 00:39:06.150 --> 00:39:09.250 So I think again, a great utilization 00:39:09.250 --> 00:39:12.282 of the Board in terms of, you know, looking 00:39:12.282 --> 00:39:16.080 at not only what do I need moving forward on the water side 00:39:16.080 --> 00:39:19.760 but also on the treatment side, utilizing the resources 00:39:19.760 --> 00:39:22.610 building it with today's dollars and taking advantage 00:39:22.610 --> 00:39:26.550 of those of those benefits, which I feel like Bay City will 00:39:26.550 --> 00:39:28.715 will see for years to come. 00:39:28.715 --> 00:39:30.430 So thanks for working on this project. 00:39:30.430 --> 00:39:31.940 <v Dane Larson>You're welcome.</v> 00:39:31.940 --> 00:39:35.280 <v ->Dane, I love that AMI element of this project.</v> 00:39:35.280 --> 00:39:38.320 I think it will be tremendously helpful to this community 00:39:38.320 --> 00:39:41.393 and keep us updated on how that rollout goes. 00:39:42.490 --> 00:39:43.443 <v Dane Larson>Okay.</v> 00:39:44.763 --> 00:39:46.970 <v ->Good point, Kathleen, about the looping</v> 00:39:46.970 --> 00:39:49.980 of the system is an often overlooked, but very 00:39:49.980 --> 00:39:52.108 important one, a little extra effort and expense 00:39:52.108 --> 00:39:54.733 up front can solve a lot of problems down the road. 00:39:56.520 --> 00:39:57.523 Is there a motion? 00:39:58.600 --> 00:40:01.020 <v ->Chairman, I move we adopt the proposed resolution</v> 00:40:01.020 --> 00:40:02.260 from the city of Bay City 00:40:02.260 --> 00:40:05.320 for financing from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund 00:40:05.320 --> 00:40:07.090 for planning, design, and construction 00:40:07.090 --> 00:40:09.530 of a wastewater system improvement project and 00:40:09.530 --> 00:40:12.380 for financing from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund 00:40:12.380 --> 00:40:14.430 for planning, acquisition, design, and construction 00:40:14.430 --> 00:40:17.039 of a water system expansion project 00:40:17.039 --> 00:40:19.773 as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 00:40:21.667 --> 00:40:23.460 <v ->Is there a second?</v> 00:40:23.460 --> 00:40:24.920 <v ->I second.</v> 00:40:24.920 --> 00:40:26.820 <v ->All in favor, say aye.</v> 00:40:26.820 --> 00:40:27.720 <v In Unison>Aye.</v> 00:40:28.760 --> 00:40:33.180 <v ->Motion passes. Thank you, Dave, for all the projects.</v> 00:40:33.180 --> 00:40:35.053 Next item please. Mr. Harden, 00:40:37.500 --> 00:40:39.013 <v ->Mr. Chairman, the next item is</v> 00:40:39.013 --> 00:40:42.220 that the Executive Administrator will present recognition 00:40:42.220 --> 00:40:47.123 to staff and Jeff Walker is going to present on this item 00:40:55.190 --> 00:40:56.160 <v ->Okay. Thank you.</v> 00:40:56.160 --> 00:40:58.900 So I don't know if Merry is going to be on camera or not 00:40:58.900 --> 00:41:02.400 but one of the agency's core values is pride 00:41:02.400 --> 00:41:04.170 in public service and Merry Klonower, 00:41:04.170 --> 00:41:06.300 the agency's chief communication officer has 00:41:06.300 --> 00:41:07.309 exhibited that value well during 00:41:07.309 --> 00:41:09.560 her time on the Development Board. 00:41:09.560 --> 00:41:10.953 Merry cut her proverbial agency teeth in 00:41:10.953 --> 00:41:13.360 for the 2007 State Water Plan. 00:41:13.360 --> 00:41:15.160 And she gets finishing up her career editing 00:41:15.160 --> 00:41:16.962 the 2022 State Water Plan, 00:41:16.962 --> 00:41:17.795 (Skype notification rings) 00:41:17.795 --> 00:41:19.870 with two others between. 00:41:19.870 --> 00:41:22.300 The state, Texas, the State Water Plan 00:41:22.300 --> 00:41:23.720 has been recognized across the nation 00:41:23.720 --> 00:41:25.980 as a premier example of long range planning 00:41:25.980 --> 00:41:28.230 and a document that informs and guides 00:41:28.230 --> 00:41:30.110 Texas to a secure water feature. 00:41:30.110 --> 00:41:31.010 As many of you know, 00:41:31.010 --> 00:41:33.080 generally one does not think of a planning document 00:41:33.080 --> 00:41:34.850 as something that the average citizen would be interested 00:41:34.850 --> 00:41:37.790 in reading, much less enjoying or understanding, but 00:41:37.790 --> 00:41:38.840 in Merry's hand and through her 00:41:38.840 --> 00:41:40.530 diligent editing, suggestions, and guiding hand, 00:41:40.530 --> 00:41:42.820 it has become a document that everyone can 00:41:42.820 --> 00:41:44.190 and should read. 00:41:44.190 --> 00:41:46.553 Reminded of her first Water Texas conference, 00:41:47.390 --> 00:41:48.290 when our keynote speaker was Roy Spence, 00:41:48.290 --> 00:41:51.330 the founder of GSD&M. While Roy knew Texas well, 00:41:51.330 --> 00:41:53.870 having developed the domestic Texas campaign, 00:41:53.870 --> 00:41:54.933 he admitted he was not as up-to-date 00:41:54.933 --> 00:41:56.950 with water as he should be. 00:41:56.950 --> 00:41:58.780 Merry gave him a copy of the latest State Water Plan 00:41:58.780 --> 00:42:01.860 for reference beforehand. He came to conference the next day 00:42:01.860 --> 00:42:03.650 with a gleam in his eye, and even more excited than 00:42:03.650 --> 00:42:05.783 he usually was. He held up the copy of the water plan 00:42:05.783 --> 00:42:08.270 that Merry had given him the day before it was dog-eared 00:42:08.270 --> 00:42:10.300 and the sticky notes sticking out everywhere. 00:42:10.300 --> 00:42:12.067 He said it stayed up most of the night reading it. 00:42:12.067 --> 00:42:14.210 And it said it was one of the most interesting 00:42:14.210 --> 00:42:16.210 and fascinating book things he'd ever seen it. 00:42:16.210 --> 00:42:17.840 Everybody should read it. 00:42:17.840 --> 00:42:18.673 I attribute a lot 00:42:18.673 --> 00:42:20.400 of that to Merry's tireless work to make it a document 00:42:20.400 --> 00:42:23.070 that is relatable to everyone, and that's not 00:42:23.070 --> 00:42:24.102 to say that State Water Plan is 00:42:24.102 --> 00:42:25.820 the only thing she's worked on. 00:42:25.820 --> 00:42:26.653 I've always been amazed 00:42:26.653 --> 00:42:28.670 at her ability to deal with the media. 00:42:28.670 --> 00:42:30.457 For those of you who had not done such, 00:42:30.457 --> 00:42:31.870 most reporters are always 00:42:31.870 --> 00:42:34.410 in a hurry, don't care, or don't know 00:42:34.410 --> 00:42:37.170 about the nuances of an issue or crisis. 00:42:37.170 --> 00:42:39.550 They just want a sensational quote or statistic. 00:42:39.550 --> 00:42:41.310 Merry's calm, demeanor and unflappability 00:42:41.310 --> 00:42:43.030 in the face of some of these onslaughts has always 00:42:43.030 --> 00:42:44.861 inspired me and taught me how to understand 00:42:44.861 --> 00:42:47.360 and deal with the crisis and pressure. 00:42:47.360 --> 00:42:49.000 She was always very patient with me 00:42:49.000 --> 00:42:50.730 and listened to all my crazy, off the wall ideas, 00:42:50.730 --> 00:42:52.089 and even agreed with some of them. 00:42:52.089 --> 00:42:53.360 (laughter) 00:42:53.360 --> 00:42:54.330 She has also led the agency 00:42:54.330 --> 00:42:57.240 in the world of social media with new innovative ideas 00:42:57.240 --> 00:43:00.800 and launched the Texas Water Newsroom, which will serve 00:43:00.800 --> 00:43:03.590 us well in the future. We will definitely miss Merry, 00:43:03.590 --> 00:43:04.910 but I did not begrudge anyone 00:43:04.910 --> 00:43:07.430 for the opportunity to step the next journey in life. 00:43:07.430 --> 00:43:09.380 I'll miss our discussions on books and travel. 00:43:09.380 --> 00:43:12.234 I still envy her stories of living abroad 00:43:12.234 --> 00:43:13.530 and studying and teaching literature. 00:43:13.530 --> 00:43:15.915 She has served the Water Development Board in 00:43:15.915 --> 00:43:16.788 the State of Texas well, 00:43:16.788 --> 00:43:18.174 and I wish her well in her retirement. 00:43:18.174 --> 00:43:20.390 Thank you, Merry, and good luck, and bon voyage. 00:43:20.390 --> 00:43:22.063 So I have a few comments from the public, 00:43:22.063 --> 00:43:24.890 but I'd like the Board to- offer the Board, 00:43:24.890 --> 00:43:27.140 any chance to make comments if they'd like to 00:43:28.304 --> 00:43:31.840 <v ->Well, very well said, Jeff, nicely done.</v> 00:43:31.840 --> 00:43:34.380 I think we're all going to envy the travel she's 00:43:34.380 --> 00:43:35.960 going to be doing in retirement. 00:43:35.960 --> 00:43:38.453 You know, she's- she's hitting the road. 00:43:40.750 --> 00:43:42.050 Comments Director Jackson? 00:43:43.450 --> 00:43:44.920 <v ->Well, Merry I'd just like to thank you</v> 00:43:44.920 --> 00:43:47.180 for everything that you've done through your time 00:43:47.180 --> 00:43:50.280 at the Water Development Board you are, I think is 00:43:50.280 --> 00:43:54.887 as Jeff kind of mentioned that that stable force and 00:43:54.887 --> 00:43:57.820 you know, the, the person that you know 00:43:57.820 --> 00:44:02.170 to the outside world is many times the voice of the agency. 00:44:02.170 --> 00:44:03.003 And, you know 00:44:03.003 --> 00:44:07.090 the agency we say is based on data and science. 00:44:07.090 --> 00:44:11.440 And that certainly has been, I think your approach in, in 00:44:11.440 --> 00:44:13.770 in being able to, you know, post- put 00:44:13.770 --> 00:44:17.930 forth information so that whatever you say, kind of aligns 00:44:17.930 --> 00:44:22.578 with what the objective and the passion is of the agency. 00:44:22.578 --> 00:44:26.320 You've always in my mind kind of brought that personal touch 00:44:26.320 --> 00:44:30.160 to things, you know, not only making things to 00:44:31.610 --> 00:44:34.170 to everybody that would as is Jeff kinda mentioned 00:44:34.170 --> 00:44:36.720 on the State Water Plan and kind of pick it up 00:44:36.720 --> 00:44:40.180 be able to understand it and, and to be inspired 00:44:40.180 --> 00:44:43.083 and want to engage and kind of do their part. 00:44:43.950 --> 00:44:46.138 I've also heard, 00:44:46.138 --> 00:44:49.350 and this was, you know, back in my day of being 00:44:49.350 --> 00:44:52.550 in the private sector that oftentimes people 00:44:52.550 --> 00:44:54.480 who are looking to relocate to Texas 00:44:54.480 --> 00:44:58.143 and they may be asking the question- There you are! Hi! 00:44:59.022 --> 00:45:01.340 May be asking the question, well, you know 00:45:01.340 --> 00:45:02.740 tell me about your water supply. 00:45:02.740 --> 00:45:04.520 They pick up the State Water Plan 00:45:04.520 --> 00:45:06.640 and their question is answered. 00:45:06.640 --> 00:45:08.150 You know, they know that, you know 00:45:08.150 --> 00:45:11.090 maybe we don't necessarily have everything in place today 00:45:11.090 --> 00:45:13.180 but we're working on it and we're planning for the future. 00:45:13.180 --> 00:45:14.350 And we're going to have projects 00:45:14.350 --> 00:45:16.530 in place to make sure that it meets their needs. 00:45:16.530 --> 00:45:18.840 So I'm sure your influence goes far 00:45:18.840 --> 00:45:23.160 beyond things that we can maybe even imagine. 00:45:23.160 --> 00:45:25.040 And, you know, kind of like icing 00:45:25.040 --> 00:45:27.050 on the cake had to be the social media. 00:45:27.050 --> 00:45:29.898 I mean, that has a tremendous influence. 00:45:29.898 --> 00:45:33.071 It's something that the agency I think has 00:45:33.071 --> 00:45:36.622 done an exemplary job in kind of a step ahead 00:45:36.622 --> 00:45:39.687 maybe of a lot of other, you know 00:45:39.687 --> 00:45:44.180 entities out there in terms of taking advantage of it. 00:45:44.180 --> 00:45:46.160 And, and again, carving that message 00:45:46.160 --> 00:45:48.040 in a way that's kind of unique to us. 00:45:48.040 --> 00:45:50.282 And I just wanted to thank you too, on a personal note 00:45:50.282 --> 00:45:55.234 for all the advice and time that you spent over the years 00:45:55.234 --> 00:46:00.190 just walking down to your office, popping down unannounced 00:46:00.190 --> 00:46:03.350 and getting your, your idea on something. 00:46:03.350 --> 00:46:04.270 You know, I kind of came 00:46:04.270 --> 00:46:06.670 from the communications world myself 00:46:06.670 --> 00:46:09.980 so I can recognize that, you know, it's in many ways 00:46:09.980 --> 00:46:12.360 it's a 24-7 job, it's something you never- 00:46:12.360 --> 00:46:14.040 you think about all the time 00:46:14.040 --> 00:46:17.520 and something you absolutely have to have a passion for 00:46:17.520 --> 00:46:20.420 but you know, kind of on the list of what's important. 00:46:20.420 --> 00:46:23.367 I mean, any, any time I think we're working forward 00:46:23.367 --> 00:46:25.560 or we're working in we're moving forward 00:46:25.560 --> 00:46:27.860 with any kind of project, you know, that the 00:46:27.860 --> 00:46:30.850 the communication element is always kind of, you know 00:46:30.850 --> 00:46:32.150 rises to the top. 00:46:32.150 --> 00:46:34.130 So, you know, we can be doing a lot 00:46:34.130 --> 00:46:35.970 of great work, which we are, but you know 00:46:35.970 --> 00:46:39.730 so important that not only we, we share that with folks 00:46:39.730 --> 00:46:42.690 but that people have the opportunity to 00:46:42.690 --> 00:46:45.710 to ask questions and to see information for themselves. 00:46:45.710 --> 00:46:46.890 So you've done a great 00:46:46.890 --> 00:46:50.190 and fabulous job doing that, leading your team. 00:46:50.190 --> 00:46:52.500 And we're going to miss you. 00:46:52.500 --> 00:46:54.520 Envious that you're going to be traveling around. 00:46:54.520 --> 00:46:57.760 I know you, you, you like going to Big Ben 00:46:57.760 --> 00:46:59.330 which is one of my favorite places. 00:46:59.330 --> 00:47:03.510 And so I just wish you best in your retirement. 00:47:03.510 --> 00:47:05.100 And just again, want to just thank you 00:47:05.100 --> 00:47:07.070 for everything that you've done 00:47:07.070 --> 00:47:08.680 for the Water Development Board 00:47:08.680 --> 00:47:11.173 and for people across the state of Texas. 00:47:13.938 --> 00:47:16.855 (Skype tone rings) 00:47:18.012 --> 00:47:19.345 <v ->Director Paup?</v> 00:47:20.720 --> 00:47:24.070 <v ->Well, Merry, I will not cry this time, even though I'm</v> 00:47:24.070 --> 00:47:26.453 like the resident crier on the Board, 00:47:27.740 --> 00:47:29.308 you're completely unflappable. 00:47:29.308 --> 00:47:30.180 <v ->(chuckles)</v> 00:47:30.180 --> 00:47:31.560 <v ->You always have the answer.</v> 00:47:31.560 --> 00:47:35.370 It's really just absolutely amazing to watch. 00:47:35.370 --> 00:47:37.220 And I think someone only 00:47:37.220 --> 00:47:41.105 with your experience can just be so calm all the time. 00:47:41.105 --> 00:47:43.100 I wanted to personally thank you 00:47:43.100 --> 00:47:46.930 for all the help you gave me during my confirmation period 00:47:46.930 --> 00:47:49.180 last session, you were invaluable 00:47:49.180 --> 00:47:52.442 and you helped me keep a cool calm head when 00:47:52.442 --> 00:47:55.280 I was being questioned by the legislators. 00:47:55.280 --> 00:47:56.300 And that really was 00:47:56.300 --> 00:47:59.310 because you forced me to sit down and practice with you. 00:47:59.310 --> 00:48:04.003 And I I'm very much appreciate that because I'm still here. 00:48:06.110 --> 00:48:09.360 But- <v Merry Klonower>We're glad you are!</v> 00:48:09.360 --> 00:48:10.193 <v ->Thank you!</v> 00:48:11.440 --> 00:48:14.360 The other thing I'd like to say is you run a comms 00:48:14.360 --> 00:48:19.360 department that rivals the biggest agencies in the state. 00:48:20.450 --> 00:48:23.590 Our, again, our social media presence is just fantastic. 00:48:23.590 --> 00:48:26.500 It provides such a good insight 00:48:26.500 --> 00:48:29.270 into the water world that is so necessary right now. 00:48:29.270 --> 00:48:32.710 I think, especially after what happened last week 00:48:32.710 --> 00:48:36.090 water is definitely in the spotlight even more. 00:48:36.090 --> 00:48:39.740 And I just so appreciate you getting that set up for us 00:48:39.740 --> 00:48:42.783 and we're gonna make sure we take really good care of it. 00:48:44.604 --> 00:48:47.332 Now I'm starting to get teary-eyed again. 00:48:47.332 --> 00:48:48.820 One last thing. 00:48:48.820 --> 00:48:51.550 I don't bestow this title on very many people. 00:48:51.550 --> 00:48:53.710 There are probably like five or six in this agency. 00:48:53.710 --> 00:48:55.450 I have, Kathleen is one of them 00:48:55.450 --> 00:48:58.620 but you are a queen icon and a legend. 00:48:58.620 --> 00:49:01.650 And I need to get you a little cup that says that. 00:49:01.650 --> 00:49:04.559 And I really hope you have a lovely time traveling. 00:49:04.559 --> 00:49:07.813 I'm so jealous of that, but, you know, you deserve it. 00:49:11.307 --> 00:49:13.300 <v ->Merry, we need to get you business cards</v> 00:49:13.300 --> 00:49:14.660 retirement business cards. 00:49:14.660 --> 00:49:16.567 It's say queen icon legend. 00:49:18.089 --> 00:49:20.130 <v ->You know when my kids were little, I tried to get them to</v> 00:49:20.130 --> 00:49:22.020 call me "Your Royal Mom-liness" 00:49:22.020 --> 00:49:23.095 but that never really worked. 00:49:23.095 --> 00:49:26.343 (group laughs) 00:49:26.343 --> 00:49:28.440 And they still joke about that. 00:49:28.440 --> 00:49:31.580 So yeah, the business card with we'd go a long ways 00:49:31.580 --> 00:49:33.113 for...helping them. 00:49:35.340 --> 00:49:38.916 <v ->The honorific titles continue to evolve and improve</v> 00:49:38.916 --> 00:49:40.273 for you. 00:49:41.650 --> 00:49:45.090 There's not much I can say that hadn't already been said 00:49:45.090 --> 00:49:47.350 but grateful for all your years of service 00:49:47.350 --> 00:49:49.490 to the Water Development Board, the impact you've 00:49:49.490 --> 00:49:53.999 made has been well articulated on a more personal note. 00:49:53.999 --> 00:49:57.690 You have, you have given me lots and lots of advice 00:49:57.690 --> 00:50:00.090 since I joined the Water Development Board. 00:50:00.090 --> 00:50:03.360 And while I did not always like that advice 00:50:03.360 --> 00:50:06.100 I am immensely grateful for it. 00:50:06.100 --> 00:50:09.900 It was- always turned out to be very sage advice. 00:50:09.900 --> 00:50:13.470 And I just can't thank you enough for all your help, but 00:50:13.470 --> 00:50:16.720 for me, and my office, and the agency as a whole wish 00:50:16.720 --> 00:50:18.030 you wish you all the best. 00:50:18.030 --> 00:50:19.600 And if you couldn't tell earlier 00:50:19.600 --> 00:50:23.100 I'm very jealous of the travel itinerary. 00:50:23.100 --> 00:50:24.910 I'm sure you have lined up 00:50:26.170 --> 00:50:28.070 <v Merry Klonower>When COVID is done.</v> 00:50:29.626 --> 00:50:31.876 <v ->Yeah. We have no doubt you'll hit the road.</v> 00:50:33.060 --> 00:50:36.430 Jeff, you have some additional comments. 00:50:36.430 --> 00:50:37.290 <v ->Yes, sir.</v> 00:50:37.290 --> 00:50:41.690 So this is from a former former employee. 00:50:41.690 --> 00:50:44.980 So: To Merry Klonower, as your time in public service at the 00:50:44.980 --> 00:50:46.580 Water Development Board comes to a close, 00:50:46.580 --> 00:50:47.787 you may find yourself asking 00:50:47.787 --> 00:50:49.330 "Did I make a difference?" 00:50:49.330 --> 00:50:52.080 Let me answer this question with resounding yes! 00:50:52.080 --> 00:50:53.790 Upon your arrival at the Water Development Board, 00:50:53.790 --> 00:50:56.630 you made an immediate and profoundly impact- positive impact 00:50:56.630 --> 00:50:57.650 on the development and production 00:50:57.650 --> 00:50:59.710 of the 2007 State Water Plan. 00:50:59.710 --> 00:51:01.530 The planning document recognized both naturally- 00:51:01.530 --> 00:51:02.730 nationally and internationally 00:51:02.730 --> 00:51:05.340 as a groundbreaking achievement and resource planning. 00:51:05.340 --> 00:51:07.400 Since then, you've worked on three more State Water Plans 00:51:07.400 --> 00:51:09.760 plus countless policy and technical documents. 00:51:09.760 --> 00:51:12.330 All of which were significantly improved by your efforts. 00:51:12.330 --> 00:51:14.930 Your continuous and unwavering professionalism 00:51:14.930 --> 00:51:16.860 and dedication to ensuring the Texas today and 00:51:16.860 --> 00:51:19.093 in the future have access to clean, reliable, and 00:51:19.093 --> 00:51:21.725 affordable water supplies is a great illustration that yes 00:51:21.725 --> 00:51:24.100 you made a difference, wish you all the best 00:51:24.100 --> 00:51:24.960 in your future endeavors 00:51:24.960 --> 00:51:27.330 and I promise, I will not ask you for any last minute edits. 00:51:27.330 --> 00:51:29.170 Sincerely Bill Mullikin, Retired, 00:51:29.170 --> 00:51:30.820 Deputy Executive Administrator 00:51:30.820 --> 00:51:32.390 for Planning, Water Science and Conservation; 00:51:32.390 --> 00:51:33.590 Water Development Board. 00:51:34.840 --> 00:51:35.673 And then lastly 00:51:35.673 --> 00:51:38.328 I have a Senate- Senate resolution No. 88 00:51:38.328 --> 00:51:40.190 and I'll just read parts of it. 00:51:40.190 --> 00:51:41.910 Over the course of her career, 00:51:41.910 --> 00:51:44.550 she's held positions in public relations and communications 00:51:44.550 --> 00:51:46.418 and arranged in industries and serve the adjunct 00:51:46.418 --> 00:51:49.730 faculty member at a number of universities. She led 00:51:49.730 --> 00:51:51.300 the agency's entry to social media 00:51:51.300 --> 00:51:52.279 and managed the development 00:51:52.279 --> 00:51:54.010 and launch of the Texas Water Newsroom. 00:51:54.010 --> 00:51:56.727 She played a key role in advocacy efforts 00:51:56.727 --> 00:51:58.470 for several constitutional movements, 00:51:58.470 --> 00:52:00.310 including Proposition Six which created 00:52:00.310 --> 00:52:02.917 the State Water Implementation Fund of Texas (SWIFT). 00:52:02.917 --> 00:52:04.433 Can't say it long enough. 00:52:04.433 --> 00:52:06.691 SWIFT, and also Proposition Eight, 00:52:06.691 --> 00:52:09.610 which created the Flood Infrastructure Fund. 00:52:09.610 --> 00:52:12.060 Talented and resourceful, she is an exemplary public servant 00:52:12.060 --> 00:52:14.570 and her skills and expertise have made her a valuable asset 00:52:14.570 --> 00:52:19.428 to the agency. Resolve the State of Texas 87th legislature 00:52:19.428 --> 00:52:22.520 hereby commends Merry Klonower, on her signature career 00:52:22.520 --> 00:52:24.520 and her exceptional service to the people of Texas 00:52:24.520 --> 00:52:26.350 as an employee of the Water Development Board, 00:52:26.350 --> 00:52:28.660 and extend to her best wishes for continued success 00:52:28.660 --> 00:52:29.723 in all her endeavors. 00:52:32.550 --> 00:52:34.823 Thank you Merry, would you like to say a word? 00:52:35.660 --> 00:52:37.700 <v ->Yeah, give me a second because I wrote it</v> 00:52:37.700 --> 00:52:38.860 and I have to pull it up 00:52:38.860 --> 00:52:43.050 or else I'm afraid I might get too emotional. 00:52:43.050 --> 00:52:46.510 So first of all, I just want to thank all 00:52:49.900 --> 00:52:54.290 of you Board members and previous Board members 00:52:54.290 --> 00:52:57.840 as well as Jeff and Amanda for your full support 00:52:57.840 --> 00:53:02.840 in recognizing the value of communicating about the agency. 00:53:03.040 --> 00:53:04.190 As you've heard me share 00:53:04.190 --> 00:53:07.514 before the first step is to do great work 00:53:07.514 --> 00:53:10.250 but the second step is to tell people about it. 00:53:10.250 --> 00:53:11.953 So it doesn't go unnoticed. 00:53:12.960 --> 00:53:16.450 And you allowed me to do, to build a team to do that. 00:53:16.450 --> 00:53:19.358 And I have never taken that for granted 00:53:19.358 --> 00:53:24.310 because we are sort of an outlier in, in that respect 00:53:24.310 --> 00:53:27.200 that you all just been incredibly supportive, 00:53:27.200 --> 00:53:32.200 as we have built a team to excel at the things 00:53:33.470 --> 00:53:34.973 that we've been able to do. 00:53:37.480 --> 00:53:39.760 You know, I also have to just thank all 00:53:39.760 --> 00:53:41.680 the many colleagues present 00:53:41.680 --> 00:53:43.450 and past, including Bill Mulligan, 00:53:43.450 --> 00:53:48.450 who hired me here all those years ago, you know, I, I 00:53:49.000 --> 00:53:50.260 when I came to the Water Board 00:53:50.260 --> 00:53:54.030 I did not know anything to speak of about water. 00:53:54.030 --> 00:53:55.260 And so there were a lot 00:53:55.260 --> 00:53:59.540 of people who showed incredible patience and kindness 00:53:59.540 --> 00:54:02.650 as they taught me about their subject matter expertise 00:54:02.650 --> 00:54:05.817 over the years, or had to answer media requests 00:54:05.817 --> 00:54:07.723 on short turnaround times. 00:54:08.730 --> 00:54:12.710 I really appreciate that you have always 00:54:14.320 --> 00:54:18.482 always been supportive of all of that, but most of all 00:54:18.482 --> 00:54:22.592 I want to thank my team again, both present 00:54:22.592 --> 00:54:27.592 and past who have done all the real work 00:54:28.250 --> 00:54:30.617 of the division and who show 00:54:30.617 --> 00:54:35.617 up every day with creativity and commitment 00:54:36.400 --> 00:54:41.240 and team spirit. And I hope they know 00:54:41.240 --> 00:54:44.320 that I am completely sincere in the saying 00:54:44.320 --> 00:54:48.810 that working with them has been the true highlight 00:54:48.810 --> 00:54:53.420 of my career, so it's bittersweet to leave. 00:54:53.420 --> 00:54:57.250 I told Jeff that last night, I had a very strange feeling. 00:54:57.250 --> 00:55:01.525 I turned in my agency cell phone that I have been carrying 00:55:01.525 --> 00:55:04.100 with me for 10 years. 00:55:04.100 --> 00:55:08.050 And it was when I got out of the car last night 00:55:08.050 --> 00:55:10.680 I was thinking, where is my, what is my phone? 00:55:10.680 --> 00:55:14.360 And then, and then I realized, Oh, I don't have it. 00:55:14.360 --> 00:55:15.193 And you know 00:55:15.193 --> 00:55:19.020 that is the 10 years has been the last thing I do at night. 00:55:19.020 --> 00:55:20.770 And the first thing I do in the morning 00:55:20.770 --> 00:55:22.577 is check my cell phone to see if, 00:55:22.577 --> 00:55:24.950 has a reporter called? Does somebody need something? 00:55:24.950 --> 00:55:26.110 Has somebody texted me? 00:55:26.110 --> 00:55:31.030 And so it's going to take a little getting used to, to 00:55:31.030 --> 00:55:35.090 not be doing that every day, but 00:55:35.090 --> 00:55:39.310 and leaving you all in very good hands, Lauren Munguia 00:55:39.310 --> 00:55:42.173 and the team will just.... 00:55:43.973 --> 00:55:48.456 So, thank you all very much for everything you've done. 00:55:48.456 --> 00:55:51.747 <v ->Thank you Merry, happy retirement.</v> 00:55:51.747 --> 00:55:55.916 <v ->Yeah. Thank you for everything, Merry and happy</v> 00:55:55.916 --> 00:55:58.330 happy trails you'll be missed. 00:55:58.330 --> 00:55:59.163 <v ->Thank you.</v> 00:56:01.290 --> 00:56:02.123 <v ->All right.</v> 00:56:03.640 --> 00:56:05.160 Thank you all for your comments. 00:56:05.160 --> 00:56:08.683 Present and submitted. Next item please, Mr. Harden. 00:56:11.480 --> 00:56:13.350 <v ->Mr. Chairman, the next item on the agenda</v> 00:56:13.350 --> 00:56:14.313 is public comment. 00:56:17.550 --> 00:56:20.145 <v ->I believe we have a member of the public</v> 00:56:20.145 --> 00:56:24.350 who would like to address the Board, Representative Moralez, 00:56:25.290 --> 00:56:26.490 is he able to join us? 00:56:26.490 --> 00:56:30.683 Or did he submit a statement on a previous item? 00:56:32.020 --> 00:56:35.510 <v ->I don't see him at the moment, but I have been instructed</v> 00:56:35.510 --> 00:56:37.724 that he will submit that and we can 00:56:37.724 --> 00:56:39.523 enter that into the minutes. 00:56:40.730 --> 00:56:44.370 <v ->Okay. Thank you, Mr. Jolly, appreciate representative</v> 00:56:44.370 --> 00:56:47.300 Moralez' interest in participating in the meeting. 00:56:47.300 --> 00:56:52.300 Sorry that I.T. issues couldn't allow him to join us live. 00:56:53.060 --> 00:56:54.990 If any other member of the public would like to 00:56:54.990 --> 00:56:57.490 address the Board now is the time please indicate so- 00:56:57.490 --> 00:57:00.180 your desire to do so digitally, 00:57:00.180 --> 00:57:03.910 and our I.T. Team will accommodate you. 00:57:03.910 --> 00:57:08.910 In the meantime the Board will not meet 00:57:09.000 --> 00:57:10.693 in executive session today. 00:57:11.820 --> 00:57:13.420 Any other members of the public 00:57:14.261 --> 00:57:16.310 who would like to address the Board Mr. Jolly? 00:57:16.310 --> 00:57:17.693 <v Mr. Jolly>See, I don't see any at this time, sir.</v> 00:57:18.708 --> 00:57:19.753 <v ->Thank you very much.</v> 00:57:21.244 --> 00:57:23.790 Having no further business, this meeting 00:57:23.790 --> 00:57:28.030 of the Texas Water Development Board is hereby adjourned. 00:57:28.030 --> 00:57:31.313 The time is 10:32 AM. Thank you.