Clayton McGilvray

The board meeting will address several infrastructure and administrative projects including discussions on Big Sandy sites 43 and 44, and Denton Creek sites 29, 30, and 31. The board will consider action regarding the Denton Creek LSTA contract, the award of an administrative contract for Salt Creek 6, and updates on the study for Wise County Water. Additionally, the meeting agenda includes authorization for attendance at the Texas Association of Watershed Sponsors, potential amendments to the budget, the election of board officers, the review of monthly reports, and the processing of bills and correspondence.

The agenda focuses on site discussions for Big Sandy Sites #43 and #44, and Denton Creek #29, #30, and #31, including specific modifications for knife gates and port trash racks. The board will hold an executive session for legal consultation regarding potential litigation. Additionally, there will be discussions and potential action on litigation authority regarding damages to Floodwater Retarding Structure No. 31. Other items include an update on a water and wastewater study, amendments to the 2025-2026 budget, setting bond amounts for directors, and the adoption of the 2026-2027 budget. The meeting will also cover operational tasks such as reviewing reports, bills, and correspondence.

The board meeting focused on site improvement projects for Big Sandy. Discussions included the approval of Change Order #2 for $88,892.95 and a corresponding pay application for Site #43 to cover additional efforts required for constructing a coffer dam. Additionally, the board reviewed and took action on Change Order #9 for $32,721.82 regarding reinforced concrete pressure pipe conduits and the associated pay application for Site #44.

The agenda for the meeting includes discussions and potential action items related to Big Sandy Sites #43 and #44, and Denton Creek sites #29, #30, and #31, including road repairs for dam work and reclamation. Key action items involve a Grant for the Study of Potential for Wise County water and wastewater, certifying unopposed candidates for the May 2, 2026 Election, discussing Bond amounts for Directors, and addressing the NWC Spring Workshop. Further action items include ordering the cancellation of the May 2, 2026 Election, potentially changing the meeting time for the summer, reviewing the 2026-2027 Budget, and setting Salaries, Fees & Wages. The board is also scheduled to approve the Investment Policy, approve and pay bills, review correspondence and monthly reports, and hear a report from Wacy Beck.

Key discussions for the meeting included public open discussion items regarding Big Sandy Site #43 and Site #44. Action items involved awarding bid construction contracts for Denton Creek #29 and Denton Creek #30, discussing the Salt Creek #6 repair, appointing a Contracting Local Officer, and discussing Denton Creek #31 reclamation if necessary. The board was also scheduled to set the Mileage 2026 rate, review the Investment Policy, approve monthly reports, and address old/new business.