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July 9, 2018 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEOERLANO 4:30 p_m_ July 9, 2018 1. MEETING The meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m. by Mayor Nugent at the Nederland City Office Building, 207 N. 12t" Street, Nederland, Texas. See attached for quorum. The following statement was posted: "PURS IJANT TO SECTION 30_07, PENAL CODE (TRESPASS BY LICENSE HOLDER WITH AN OPENLY CARRIED HANDGUN), A PERSON LICENSED UNDER SUBCHAPTER H, CHAPTER 411, GOVERNMENT CODE (HANDGUN LICENSING LAWS, MAY NOT ENTER THIS PROPERTY WITH A HANDGUN THAT IS CARRIED. OPENLY_" 2_ INVOCATION ANO PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The invocation and pledge of allegiance were led by Gay Ferguson, City Clerk. 3_ CONSENT AGENDA - All consent agenda items listed are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a councilmember so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Albanese and seconded by Councilmember Austin to approve the Consent Agenda Items a-la as presented. MOTION CARRIED_ Ayes: Mayor Nugent, Councilmembers Austin, Neal, Albanese, and Belaire_ Noes: None. a. Minutes — June 25, 2018 regular meeting b. Consider a request from Tommy Olesky to utilize Doornbos Park and the Nederland Recreation Center for a cross country meet and the waiver of associated fees. 4_ REGULAR ^GENOA a. Robert Sangster, Water Treatment Plant Supervisor, reviewed the 2017 Drinking Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report). In accordance with EPA regulations all water suppliers are required to issue the CCR to all its customers on an annual basis. He said this is a standard report and no violations were found. b. A motion was made by Councilmember Austin and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Albanese to approve Resolution No. 2018-07, ratifying the action of the Nederland Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors related to the incentive offered to Hargrove Engineers and Contractors. MOTION CARRIED_ Minutes Continued, July 9, 2018 Ayes: Mayor Nugent, Councilmember Austin, Neal, Albanese, and Belaire. Noes: None. c. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Albanese and seconded by Councilmember Neal to approve Resolution No. 2018-08, ratifying the action of the Nederland Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors related to the incentive offered to Judice's Restaurant. MOTION CARRIED. Ayes: Mayor Nugent, Councilmember Austin, Neal, Albanese, and Belaire. Noes: None. d. A motion was made by Councilmember Austin and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Albanese to approve the final payment and release of retainage, subject to receiving warranty documentation, for the Nederland Swimming Pool Roof 2018 project. MOTION CARRIED. Ayes: Mayor Nugent, Councilmember Austin, Neal, Albanese, and Belaire. Noes: None. e. A motion was made by Councilmember Neal and seconded by Councilmember Austin to approve a pipeline right-of-way and easement agreement between the City of Nederland and ExxonMobil Oil Corporation, subject to legal review and approval. MOTION CARRIED. Ayes: Mayor Nugent, Councilmember Austin, Neal, Albanese, and Belaire. Noes: None. 5. EXECUTIVE SESSION The regular meeting was recessed at 4:43 p.m. by Mayor Nugent for the purpose of conducting an Executive Session as authorized by Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.071, Consultation with City Attorney. 6. RECONVENE The regular meeting was reconvened at 5:06 p.m. by Mayor Nugent. He announced the Executive Session was held for informational purposes only and no action is necessary. 7. COMMUNICATION City Manager's Report: a. Nederland Avenue project update - Rob Woods updated the council on work being performed for Nederland Avenue. He said the contractor is continuing to make base repairs and work on the inlet boxes are complete. b. Chamber Coffee will be in the morning at 8:00 a.m. at RT Technical Solutions. 6. ADJOURN There being no further business a motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Albanese and seconded by Councilmember Austin to adjourn the meeting at 5:12 p.m. MOTION CARRIED. Minutes Continued, July 9, 2018 Ayes: Mayor Nugent, Councilmembers Austin, Neal, Albanese, and Belaire. Noes: None. .,, R. A. Nugen d ayor City of Nede and, Texas ATTEST: Ve/ti)d/lird416-4—'"` ay Fergus n, City Clerk City of Nederland, Texas CITY OF NEDERLAND COUNCIL MEETING ATTENDANCE SHEET NAME TITLE PRESENT ABSENT R.A. Nugent Mayor V Talmadge Austin Council Member—Ward I V Billy Neal Council Member—Ward II V Don Albanese Council Member—Ward III V Craig Belaire Council Member—Ward IV V Chris Duque City Manager Gay Ferguson City Clerk v Jesse Branick City Attorney Cheryl Dowden Director of Finance V Gary Porter Police Chief Terry Morton Acting Fire Chief Robert Woods Director of Public Works George Wheeler Building Official V Victoria Klehn Librarian V Holly Guidry Human Resources Director V Joni Underwood Executive Secretary V a Angela F nette Parks Director &//111 49 R.A. Nugent, ay /4 dip iaia,aYL, ergu , July 9, 2018 Date 2017 Annual Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report) CITY OF NEDERLAND Phone Number: 409-723-1540 Robert Sangster, Water Plant Supervisor SPECIAL NOTICE OUR DRINKING WATER Required language for ALL community IS REGULATED public water supplies: This report is a summary of the quality of the water we provide You may be more vulnerable than the general population to our customers. The analysis was made by using the data from certain microbial contaminants, such as Cryptosporidium, in the most recent U.S.Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) drinking water.Infants,some elderly or immunocompromised required tests and is presented in the attached pages. We hope such as those undergoing chemotherapy for cancer; this information helps you become more knowledgeable about those who have undergone organ transplants; those who are what's in your drinking water. undergoing treatment with steroids; and people with aids or other immune system disorders can be particularly at Source of Drinking Water risk of infections. You should seek advice about drinking The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. water from your physician or health care provider, As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, Additional guidelines are appropriate means to lessen the it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and, in some cases, risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and are available from radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at(800)426-4791. presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include: Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife. Public Participation _ Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be Opportunities naturally-occurring or result from urban storm water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming. _ Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of Date: July 9, 2018 sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff,and residential uses. Time: 4:30 p.m. _ Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes Location' 207 N. 12th and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban Storm water runoff; and septic systems. Nederland City Hall Phone Number: 409-723-1503 _ Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. En Espanol Este informe incluye informacion importante sobre el To learn about future public meetings (concerning your agua potable. Si tiene preguntas o comentarios sobre drinkingdswater),or to request to schedule one,please call us. te informe en espaiol, favor de liamar ) q altel, ( — -para hablar con una persona bilingue en espanol. Where do we get our drinking water? The TCEQ completed an assessment of your source water and results indicate that some of your sources are susceptible to certain contaminants. The sampling requirements for your water system are based on this susceptibility and previous sample data. Any detections of these contaminants may be found in this Consumer Confident Report. For more information on source water assessments and protection efforts at our system,contact Robert Sangster 409-723-1540. ALL drinking water may contain contaminants Our drinking water meets federal standards and there may not be any health benefits to purchasing bottled water or point of use devices. Drinking water,including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk.More information about contaminates and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (1-800-426-4751). Secondary Constituents Many constituents (such as calcium,sodium, or iron)which are often found in drinking water,can cause taste,color,and odor problems. The taste and odor constituents are called secondary constituents and are regulated by the State of Texas, not the EPA.These constituents are not cause for health concerns. Therefore, these constituents are not required to be reported in this document but they may greatly affect the appearance and taste of your water. Required Additional Health Information for Lead If present,elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems,especially for pregnant women and young children.Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing.We are responsible for providing high quality drinking water,but we cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours,you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking.If you are concerned about lead in your water,you may wish to have your water tested.Information on lead in drinking water,testing methods,and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead. Abbreviations • NTU-Nephelometric Turbidity Units • MFL-million fibers per liter(a measure of asbestos) • pCi/L-picocuries per liter(a measure of radioactivity) • ppm-parts per million,or milligrams per liter(mg/L) • ppb-parts per billion,or micrograms per liter • ppt-parts per trillion,or nanograms per liter • ppq-parts per quadrillion,or picograms per liter Definitions Maximum Contaminant Level Goal or The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected MCLG: risk to health.MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. Maximum Contaminant Level or MCL:The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water.MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. Maximum residual disinfectant level The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected goal or MRDLG: risk to health.MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants. Maximum residual disinfectant level or The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water.There is convincing MRDL: evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants. Avg: Regulatory compliance with some MCLs are based on running annual average of monthly samples. ppm: milligrams per liter or parts per million-or one ounce in 7,350 gallons of water. ppb: micrograms per liter or parts per billion-or one ounce in 7,350,000 gallons of water. na: not applicable. Definitions: The following tables contain scientific terms and measures,some of which may require explanation. Lead and Copper Definitions: Action Level Goal(ALG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. ALGs allow margin of safety. Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded,triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow. Lead Date MCLG Action 90th # UnitsViolation Likely Source of Violation Likely Source of and Sampled Level Percentile Sites Contamination Contamination Copper (AL) Over Copper 2016 1.3 1.3 0.276 0 ppm N Erosion of natural N Erosion of natural deposits;Leaching deposits;Leaching from wood from wood Lead 2016 0 15 2.74 1 ppb N Corrosion of N Corrosion of household plumbing household plumbing systems;Erosion of systems;Erosion of natural deposits. natural deposits. Nitrate Advisory-Nitrate in drinking water at levels above 10 ppm is a health risk for infants of less than six months of age. High nitrate levels in drinking water can cause blue baby syndrome.Nitrate levels may rise quickly for short periods of time because of rainfall or agricultural activity.If you are caring for an infant you should ask advice from your health care provider. Re l ulated Contaminants Disinfectants and Collection Highest Range of MCLG I Units iolatio Likely Source of Contamination Disinfection By-Products Date Level individual - - -1 ,n$ - Haloacetic Acids 2017 22 9.6-34.3 No goal for 60 ppb N By-product of drinking water (HAAS)* the total disinfection. Total Trihalomethanes 2017 13 7-13.1 No goal for 80 ppb N By-product of drinking water (TTHM) the total disinfection. Inorganic Collection Highest Range of MCLG iolatio Likely Source of Contamination Contaminants Date Level Levels Detected Detected Barium 2017 0.0326 0.0326- 2 2 ppm N Discharge of drilling wastes;Discharge 0.0326 from metal refineries;Erosion of natural deposits Cyanide 2017 100 100-100 200 200 ppb N Discharge from plastic and fertilizer factories;Discharge from steel/metal factories Nitrate [measured as 2017 0.08 0.08-0.08 10 10 ppm N Runoff from fertilizer use;Leaching Nitrogen from septic tanks,sewage;Erosion of natural deposits. Nitrite 2013 0.25 0.25-0.25 1 1 ppm N Runoff from fertilizer use;Leaching from septic tanks,sewage;Erosion of natural deposits. Radioactive Collection Highest Range of MCLG I C Units iolatio Likely Source of Contamination Contaminants Date Level Levels Detected Detected Combined Radium 01/20/2011 1 1 - 1 0 5 pCi/L N Erosion of natural deposits. 226/228 Turbidity Limit Level Violation Likely Source of Contamination (Treatment Detected Highest single measurement 1 NTU 0.81 NTU N Soil runoff. Lowest monthly% 0.3 NTU 98% N Soil runoff. meeting limit 1 Turbidity has no health effects. However,turbidity can interfere with disinfection and provide a medium for microbial growth. Turbidity may indicate the presence of disease-causing organisms. These organisms include bacteria,viruses,and parasites that can cause symptoms such as nausea,cramps,diarrhea and associated headaches. Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Systems must complete disinfection data on the Surface Water Monthly Operations Report(SWMOR). On the CCR report,the system must provide disinfectant type, minimum,maximum and average levels. Disinfectant Average Min Max MRDL MRDLG Unit Source Type Level Level Level Chloramine 2.71 0.74 4.89 4 4 ppm Disinfectant used to control microbes Total Organic Carbon Total organic carbon(TOC)no health effects. The disinfectant can combine with TOC to form disinfection byproducts. Disinfection is necessary to ensure that water does not have unacceptable levels of pathogens. Byproducts of disinfection include trihalomethanes(THMs)and haloacetic acids(HAA)which are reported elsewhere in this report. Year Contaminant Average Minimum Maximum Unit of Source of Contaminant Level Level Level Measure 2017 Source Water 8.24 4.13 14.1 ppm Naturally Present in the Environment Coliform Bacteria Fecal coliform/E. coli. Fecal coliforms and E. coli are bacteria whose presence indicates that the water may be contaminated with human or animal wastes. Microbes in these wastes can cause short-term effects, such as diarrhea,cramps,nausea, headaches,or other symptoms. They may pose a special health risk for infants,young children,and people with severely compromised immune systems. Maximum Total Coliform Highest Fecal Coliform or E coli Total No.of Violation Likely Source of Contaminant Maximum number of Maximum Contaminant Positive E. Contamination Level Goal Contaminant positive Level Coli or Fecal Level samples Coliform Samples 0 1 positive 1 Fecal Coliform or E.Coli 0 N Naturally present monthly sample MCL: A routine sample in the and a repeat sample are environment. total coliform positive,and one is also fecal coliform or E.coli positive Water Loss In the water loss audit submitted to the Texas Water Development Board for the time period of Jan-Dec 2017,our system lost an estimated 128,403,130 gallons of water. If you have any questions about the water loss audit please call Robert Sangster at 409-723-1540.