Billy E. Haehnel

The Board meeting included the approval of the audit report for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, and the authorization of the annual Continuing Disclosure Report. The Board adopted a resolution to impose an additional penalty on delinquent personal property taxes and reviewed reports from the Bookkeeper, Tax Assessor-Collector, and Operations and Maintenance consultants. Key discussions involved the Stormwater Management Program, approval of maintenance for detention and drainage facilities, and the solicitation of insurance renewal proposals. Furthermore, the Board formally called a Directors Election for May 2, 2026, approved participation in a joint election with Fort Bend County, and appointed an election agent.

The Board of Directors meeting agenda included several key operational and financial matters. Discussions covered the Operations and Maintenance Report, delinquent personal property taxes requiring authorization for collection actions beginning April 1, 2026, and the review and approval of the audit for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025. Other topics included the status of the Strategic Partnership Agreement with the City of Houston, granting tax exemptions for 2026, receiving the Bookkeeper's Report, and reviewing the Delinquent Tax Collections Attorney Report. The agenda also addressed compliance with EPA regulations for PFAS, updates on the Storm Water Management Plan, reviewing activity reports from the Constable's Office, authorizing agreements with XAG Group HQ, LLC, considering proposals for residential garbage collection, and discussing the renewal of District insurance coverages. Furthermore, the Board planned to convene in Closed Session to consult with the attorney regarding potential litigation and to discuss matters related to calling the Directors Election scheduled for May 2, 2026.

The meeting included a public hearing regarding the adoption of the district's 2025 tax rate. An amendment to the District Information Form was approved. The board engaged an auditing firm to prepare the District's audit report for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025 and reviewed the Bookkeeper's Report. Budgets for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, were discussed and approved. The board also reviewed the Tax Assessor-Collector's Report. A resolution adopting a list of qualified brokers was approved, and the board conducted an annual review of the Order Establishing Policy for Investment of District Funds and Appointing Investment Officer. The Operations and Maintenance Report was presented, and a proposal for a sanitary sewer televising project was accepted. Updates were provided on the Stormwater Management Program, and the Engineer's Report covered various engineering and construction projects. The board approved an increase in the annual contribution toward maintenance costs from Seven Meadows. The board also discussed the District's website and customer messaging system, and approved an agreement for additional law enforcement services.

The meeting includes discussion and potential action on various topics, such as public comments, financial and investment reports, compliance with energy reporting requirements, tax collection reports, operations and maintenance reports (including water and waste discharge permits, facility maintenance, and water accountability), and the status of a wastewater treatment plant's operational efficiency. Additional agenda items include drainage facility maintenance, compliance with environmental permits, water conservation programs, water loss audits, engineering reports related to wastewater treatment plant rehabilitation, waterline relocation, and repairs to Little Prong Creek. Further discussions will cover compliance with EPA regulations for PFAS, utility commitment requests, website and messaging matters, law enforcement activity reports, an amended joint funding agreement for law enforcement services, filing an Eminent Domain Report, reviewing matters related to the Fort Bend Central Appraisal District, matters related to the Directors Election, attorney's report, and a closed session for legal consultation.

The Board of Directors convened to discuss and adopt a rate order for water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer systems. Key discussion points included definitions of terms such as Alternative Payment Services, Apartments, Commercial, Customer, and various types of waste. The order establishes requirements for initial connections, including tap fees, policies governing connections, and inspections. It also sets monthly rates for residential, commercial, and apartment water and sanitary sewer services, as well as regulatory assessments and fees related to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the North Fort Bend Water Authority. The order outlines policies for unauthorized waste, plumbing regulations, backflow prevention, payment methods, penalties for late payments, and conditions for service termination.