Demitra Berry

The Board of Directors conducted a regular meeting to address several administrative and operational matters. Key actions included the approval of a Certificate of Election and Sworn Statements for newly elected directors, and the reorganization of the board. The Board reviewed cybersecurity and artificial intelligence training requirements for officials and discussed travel reimbursement guidelines for an upcoming conference. Financial and operational reports from the bookkeeper and tax assessor/collector were reviewed and approved. Additionally, the Board received reports on maintenance of detention facilities and engineering matters, specifically regarding the construction of Water Plant No. 2, and discussed a request for interim capacity capacity by a third party. Preparations for Bond Application No. 6 were also updated.

The Board discussed and authorized attendance at the upcoming Association of Water Board Directors summer conference. Financial actions included reviewing the bookkeeper's report, approving payment of bills, and adopting an amended budget. The Board also adopted a resolution regarding tax exemptions for residential homesteads and established the District's development status for the 2026 tax year. Additionally, the Board reviewed tax collection data, received reports on detention facility maintenance and stormwater management plan compliance, and approved various landscape improvement projects. Finally, procedures for the 2026 Directors Election were reviewed and adopted.

The Board of Directors agenda includes public comments, approval of prior minutes, and discussion regarding the Association of Water Board Directors conference, including expense reimbursement and authorization for summer conference attendance. Financial matters involve payment of bills, investment review, and budget amendment for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. Key resolutions to be considered relate to tax exemptions and development status for the 2026 tax year. The Board will also address tax assessment and collection issues, maintenance reports for detention ponds and drainage, and compliance with the Phase II Small MS4 General Permit and Storm Water Management Plan. Additionally, the agenda covers engineering matters, authorization for acceptance and conveyance of easements, landscaping improvement projects, a development report, and matters pertaining to the 2026 Directors Election.

The Board addressed several items, beginning with public comments, where none were provided. Key actions included reviewing and approving Travel Reimbursement Guidelines for Directors attending the Association of Water Board Directors (AWBD) Winter Conference. The Board reviewed the bookkeeper's report and approved an amended budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The Board approved the Annual Report and authorized its filing for continuing disclosure compliance. Procedures for continuing disclosure compliance were reviewed with no changes recommended. The tax report was approved, along with the payment of tax bills. Maintenance reports were reviewed, and proposals for fence line cleanup and annual ryegrass seeding, as well as maintenance for the drill site easement and County Road 64 ditch, were approved. Under engineering matters, the Board approved the engineer's report and Change Order No. 2 to the contract with Hydro Resources - Mid Continent, Inc. Landscape improvement payments were approved for Sierra Vista Section 10 and Canterra Creek Bullard Parkway Median projects. Finally, the Board consented to an assignment and assumption related to development financing agreements, noted the filing of the Eminent Domain Authority Annual Report for 2025, and set the next meeting date.

The meeting covered various topics including a developer reimbursement report for Series 2025 Bonds, the bookkeeper's and investment reports, and tax assessment and collection matters. Also discussed were maintenance in the District, engineering matters related to Water Plant No. 2, landscaping improvement projects, and development updates. The Board also reviewed requirements for submitting information about proposed and issued bonds and tax rate elections to the Comptroller.