Anahuac continues projects
Lucia Morales talks with Anahuac City Council about plans for her structure, deciding to try to sell it.
ANAHUAC— Anahuac City Council heard updates on sewer and water projects and had more discussions about a recreational vehicle, which was the focus of a special meeting last month.
Council discussed these and more at their regular meeting on Monday, April 14.
As for the GLO CDBG-MIT Water Treatment Improvement Project, the contractor continues to work on completing the project.
The crew began excavation for the new filter to the waste pipe vault and worked on forms and rebar for the vault. They completed electrical modifications following the approval for a change order at a previous council meeting.
The council approved a pay request for $68,690.73 for the water treatment plant to complete excavation.
As for the CWSRF Sanitary Sewer System Improvement Project with TWDB, the contractor is nearing completion and a walk-thru is predicted to be possible in the next 45 to 60 days.
The crew has encountered a few operational issues with the actuated inlet valves to the SBR basins and the actuated air valves to the SBR basins, but the problems have been corrected.
Lucia Morales was back at the council meeting regarding her recreational vehicle, which was previously called a FEMA trailer, by City Attorney Richard Baker and some council members.
Because water and sewer have not been connected, the structure is compliant with most city codes and ordinances, according to Code Enforcement Official Amber Ayres. The only non-compliance is the small porch attached to the front of the structure.
After discussing with the council, Morales said she will leave the structure until she could sell it.
A representative with LJA Engineering provided council with a capacity study for the Lakes of Anahuac subdivision.
The proposed subdivision would consist of 330 homes on the south side of Texas 61, southwest of FM 562 and Texas 61.
If approved, the developers would build about 75 connections yearly, with phase one totaling about 165 homes.
The LJA representative said the wastewater treatment plant and sewer collection system could support phase one, but the plants would need to be re-rated to accomplish the full project.
Jerry Shadden, general manager of Trinity Bay Conservation District, made a few suggestions on how TBCD can help the city with the potential influx.
“We’re willing to do whatever we need to do to help the area grow,” Shadden said.
No motion was made on the subdivision.
“We’re not going to say no, but we can’t say yes,” Alderman Nathan Trahan said. “That’s just my opinion.”
Mayor Pro Tem Janice Jircik said the council is keeping their options open.