Chris Boyd

The agenda includes reviewing financial and audit reports, engineering matters, and a communication report. The Board will discuss and act on a connection fee study and rate order amendment, workforce operations, and interlocal agreements for billing services. Additionally, the meeting covers the award of a fleet management system, the construction contract and generator purchase for the Sandbrock Phase 3 expansion, sewer line construction reimbursement, and multiple non-standard service and easement agreements. The Board will also conduct an executive session regarding pending litigation and receive reports from the legal, presidential, and general manager departments.

The meeting included a review of the December 2025 Financial Report and the November 2025 Water Audit Report, which were approved under the consent agenda. Discussions and subsequent actions included the Engineer Report on current capital projects and operational requirements. The Board approved an order regarding the General Election scheduled for May 2, 2026, and an order amending the District Rate Order. Furthermore, the Board approved an amendment to the FY2026 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Budget, a contract with MTG Contracting for facility structure and landscaping at Sandbrock WRF, an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Pilot Point, and two Non-Standard Service Agreements with GRBK Edgewood, LLC, and MM Aubrey 160, LLC. Action was also taken to approve the purchase of 14.227 acres for a Water Reclamation Facility, and the Board tabled an item related to the Advanced Water Purification Facility Site MOU. During Executive Session, personnel matters concerning the General Manager's review, compensation, and contract were discussed, resulting in an approved 8% salary increase and a vehicle allowance increase to $1,000 per month. Finally, the Board authorized the General Manager to engage Align Public Affairs for lobbyist services.

The agenda for this Regular Meeting covered several critical areas. Key discussion topics included the Engineer's Report covering capital projects and regulatory compliance, and the Communication Report. The Board planned to discuss and act on several items, including an Order regarding the General Election for May 2, 2026, an Order concerning the Amendment of the District Rate Order, and an amendment to the FY2026 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Budget. Further action items involved approval for additional facility structure and landscaping at Sandbrock WRF, and multiple Non-Standard Service Agreements with various entities (GRBK Edgewood, LLC, MM Aubrey 160, LLC, and Lackland Gunter Development, LLC). The Board also intended to discuss the purchase of acreage for a Water Reclamation Facility and matters related to the Advanced Water Purification Facility Site. An Executive Session was scheduled to discuss personnel matters related to the General Manager's annual review, compensation, and contract. General reports included updates on Legal Services, the President's Report, and the General Manager's Report.

The meeting included discussions and actions on several key items. These included amending operating principles regarding check signature authority, adopting a water conservation plan and a drought contingency plan, consolidating the trash rate into the sewer rate for ArrowBrooke, approving a joint street paving/line replacement project with the City of Oak Point, and extending the suspension of disconnects and termination fees due to Covid-19 through May 31st, 2020, while still applying late fees.

The meeting included a capital planning presentation and a budget workshop. The board approved the engagement of Mike Ward Accounting and Financial Consulting, PLLC for district audit services. The Investment Committee's decisions on investment strategies were noted without action. HR-related board committees were discussed but tabled. An executive session was held to discuss personnel matters, including the General Manager's contract, which was later accepted with review of changes by the President and Council. Updates were given on legal and engineering matters, and the President reported on committee assignments, including the appointment of Kathryn Langley to the Board of First Refuge. The General Manager reported on legislative and regulatory matters, budgets, current projects, and future events. Finally, recommendations for future agenda items were solicited, and the meeting was adjourned.