Cesar Baptista

The committee discussed proposed amendments to the Personnel Policies Manual, including revisions to holiday hours, leave accrual timing, and work schedule definitions to align with Workday functionality. Additionally, the committee reviewed personnel requests for the fiscal year 2027, covering new positions across the Regional Water System, Wastewater Systems, and Shared Services, categorized by growth, efficiency, and budget-neutral drivers.

The Board of Directors discussed environmental mitigation efforts for Bois d'Arc Lake, including the restoration of various habitats and stream enhancements. They also received an annual update on the 2022-2027 Strategic Plan, reviewing completed initiatives and objectives for ongoing projects. Additionally, the Board authorized several financial and operational items, including the issuance of Revenue Bonds for the Regional Solid Waste System, engineering services for meter vault standardization, advanced water treatment for PFAS removal at Tawakoni Water Treatment Plant, pump station improvements, filter upgrades at the Wylie complex, and mass excavation work at the 121 Regional Disposal Facility. Finally, the Board approved a mediated settlement agreement with the State of Texas regarding the McKinney Landfill and authorized property acquisitions and development agreements.

The committee meeting covered several key agenda items, including the authorization of new potable water supply contracts for the City of Fate and the City of Melissa. Engineering services agreements were discussed and authorized for the Long Range Water Supply Plan Update, the Water System Capital Improvements Plan Update, and the relocation of a 48-inch pipeline along US-380. Additionally, the committee reviewed the tabulation of bids and award of a contract for Wylie Water Treatment Plant Complex valve improvements, approved construction manager at-risk work authorizations for Wylie Complex filter improvements, and established a cost-share agreement with the Greater Texoma Utility Authority for joint facilities projects.

The committee held a presentation session to discuss matters related to wastewater operations and infrastructure.

The committee meeting addressed various infrastructure projects including the South Mesquite Creek Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion and the Buffalo Creek Parallel Force Main, with recommendations for construction contracts and engineering services. The agenda included establishing the Wastewater section of the Operations Policies Manual, discussing SCADA improvements for the wastewater conveyance system, and reviewing progress on the Stover Creek Force Main, Sister Grove Regional Water Resource Recovery Facility improvements, Forney lift station decommissioning, and Lower East Fork Interceptor System lift station capacity enhancements.