Joe Kunz

The agenda for the meeting includes the election of officer positions, various management and committee reports, and public comments. Consent agenda items involve the review of invoices and multiple utility easements or conveyance agreements. New business items focus on the first quarter investment report, the roles and responsibilities of the collections department, change order for the tank rehabilitation project, the creation of an economic assistance program, a midyear budget amendment, a land transfer and easement agreement, and board training on conducting district business. The board will also discuss easement acquisition services and conduct an executive session to consult with legal counsel.

The board meeting agenda includes the induction of a new board member, election of officers, and committee assignments. Manager and committee reports will be reviewed, alongside a consent agenda covering construction project pay estimates, invoices, and utility easement or conveyance agreements. New business items include authorization of a site management contract for a water tank, a cost share funding agreement for a waterline project, reviews of the communications department and personnel policy manual, and authorization for the issuance of multiple series of revenue and unlimited tax bonds. Additionally, the board will discuss land acquisition services and receive an update on pending litigation in executive session.

The Board of Directors discussed the CEO report concerning emergency repairs required for the Round Mountain Water Storage Tank due to significant roof corrosion. Approval was provided for an emergency replacement of the existing bolted steel roof with a fully welded solid steel roof. Additionally, the Chief Operating Officer provided an update on district operations during recent extreme weather events, noting minimal impacts and successful resolution of freezing issues at the Lake Travis High School tank. The Board also conducted an executive session to consult with legal counsel regarding specific agenda items.

The agenda includes recognition of service for a human resources specialist, various manager and committee reports, and the review of pay estimates for multiple district construction projects, including tank rehabilitation, plant improvements, and landscaping. The board will review developer pay estimates for the Lohmans Defined Area and invoices. New business items cover a cost-share funding grant, interviews to fill a vacated board seat, water impact and tap fees for specific property, change orders, bond issue applications, and reimbursement resolutions. Additionally, the board will discuss engaging legal counsel, property easements, and road variances.

The agenda for the meeting included reports on District operations, finances, construction projects, and administration. Committee reports were scheduled from various bodies including Legal, Planning, Budget and Finance, Policy, and Stormwater Committees. The Consent Agenda items focused on reviewing pay estimates for multiple construction projects, such as the Central District Maintenance Facility, Mansfield WTP Expansion, and Quinlan Park Waterline Improvements, as well as the payment of January 2024 invoices. New Business items included action regarding the adoption of the First Quarter Investment Report presented by Valley View Consulting, a discussion on the Financial Audit for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, an update on the District IT/SCADA department responsibilities and goals, and a discussion regarding the Lower Colorado River Authority Contract Update. The session concluded with an Executive Session for consultation with the attorney regarding the Lower Colorado River Authority contract update.