Brookshire Municipal Water District

The Board meeting addressed several critical operational and planning items. Key discussions included reviewing the Bookkeeper's Report and approving associated invoices. The Engineer's Report covered updates on the Lift Stations Rehabilitation Project, the need for a Water Well Project, and the design status of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Project. Discussions also involved water line configuration for a Giammalva development property, the required Bond Application Report (BAR) submission to the TCEQ, and a Capacity Report for a proposed PC Garvie business park, including the assessment of a significant Impact Fee. The Board approved the Engineer's Report and an amendment to the engineering services contract, subject to legal review. Operational reports detailed water pumping volumes and WWTP performance metrics, alongside updates on critical failures/repairs for Water Well No. 3, Water Well No. 2, and Lift Station No. 6. Finally, the Board adopted the Orders Calling the Directors Election and the Road Bond Election, both scheduled for May 2, 2026.

The primary transaction of the meeting involved the consideration and adoption of an Order Declaring Unopposed Candidates Elected to Office and Canceling Election. The Board declared Stephanie Harris-Green for Position 2 and Erin Y. Jackson for Position 1 as elected directors, thereby canceling the Directors Election scheduled for May 2, 2026, as certified by the Designated Agent due to the candidates being unopposed. The certificate confirms that all legal requirements regarding notice and quorum were met for the adoption of this Order.

Key discussions included the presentation of the Tax Assessor-Collector's Report for December 2025 and the General Manager's Report. The General Manager reviewed the Water Leak Repair List and presented the 2026 Emergency Response Plan. The Board decided to table a quote for a customer meter replacement pending correspondence from the customer. Directors discussed a recent traffic incident during a leak repair and concerns regarding Ezee Fiber/Comcast's work in the right-of-way. The Board authorized the submittal of the Bond Application Report to the TCEQ and approved the execution of the Order Authorizing Application for Project and Issuance of Bonds. Additionally, the Board unanimously authorized legal counsel to file the required annual financial and tax information report with the Comptroller's Special Purpose District Public Information Database by April 1, 2026.

The Board convened in regular session to consider and adopt an Order Calling Road Facilities Bond Election for Defined Area No. 1. The Order details the authorization for issuing up to $13,000,000 in bonds for designing and constructing road facilities and storm drainage, to be repaid by an ad valorem tax within Defined Area No. 1. It also authorizes issuing refunding bonds for the same purpose. The Board determined the election will be held on the next uniform election date, Saturday, May 2, 2026. The document certifies that all legal requirements for notice, public access, and voting system procedures, including the use of the Hart Intercivic Verity Touch 2.7 Voting System, were met for the February 2, 2026 meeting where the Order was adopted.

The Board of Directors meeting agenda includes reviewing public comments, the Tax Assessor/Collector's Report, and the Audit Report for the Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 2025. The Engineer's Report will cover the WEI contract for Bond Work, rolling forward TWDB Project Information Form for Sanitary Sewer Pipe Replacement, and discussing funding opportunities for TWDB Infrastructure grant applications. The General Manager's Report will address customer requests related to high water usage and the Water Leak Repair List. Other discussion items include administrative/personnel matters, Directors' Reports, an update on the Bond Application Report, an Order Determining Ad Valorem Tax Exemptions, a Resolution Authorizing Petition Challenging Appraisal Records, and amendments to the Ethics Policy regarding Prohibited Application Policy and social media use on District Equipment. Finally, updates and necessary actions regarding the May 2, 2026 Directors Election and Defined Area Election matters will be addressed.