Laguna Madre Water District Board of Directors Workshop Meeting
The Board discussed the proposed 2026-2027 General Fund budget, focusing on revenue projections affected by sewer service and water consumption declines, and strategies to offset lower revenue without increasing water and sewer rates. Discussion items included expense increases in electricity, insurance, and uniforms; capital outlay requests; and cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Additionally, the Board requested staff to prepare options for future consideration regarding potential employee cost of living adjustments and rate increases to fund critical infrastructure capital projects.
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Laguna Madre Water District Board of Directors Regular Meeting
The board meeting covered a wide range of administrative and operational items. The General Manager and Superintendent provided reports on reservoir levels, cybersecurity training, grant applications, water delivery statistics, lagoon project progress, and infrastructure repairs. The board approved an order for the Board of Directors election, an amended project funding agreement for tax bonds, and a renewal of municipal advisory services and mailing equipment leases. Approval was granted for several change orders related to water plant and elevated storage tank improvements. The board also proposed a new tax rate for an upcoming public hearing, renewed group insurance policies, and authorized the disposal of surplus materials. Additionally, an executive session was held to discuss litigation, appraisal status, and personnel matters.
Jun 10, 2026·Board meeting
Laguna Madre Water District Board Of Directors Regular Meeting
The board meeting included reports from the General Manager, Superintendent, and District Engineer, covering topics such as reservoir levels, election updates, infrastructure paving in Long Island Village, and sinkhole repairs. Key actions included the approval of Change Order #5 with Trojan Technologies Corporation regarding delayed costs for Water Treatment Plant No. 1 improvements. Additionally, the Board reviewed and acknowledged the monthly financial report for April 2026, the quarterly investment report for the quarter ending December 31, 2025, and expenditures for the latter half of May 2026.
May 27, 2026·Board meeting
Laguna Madre Water District Board of Directors Regular Meeting
The Board addressed various operational reports, including reservoir levels, cybersecurity training, and updates on ongoing construction projects like the Isla Blanca Wastewater Treatment Plant and Long Island Village Water and Sewer Improvements. Financial actions included the ratification of an appraisal fee addendum, the approval of a water rights lease for raw water, and authorization for a budget amendment concerning elevated storage tank improvements. The Board also approved a contract for the rehabilitation of an elevated storage tank, updated the personnel policy regarding equal employment opportunity to align with federal law, revised the Hurricane Preparedness Operational Plan, and ratified an emergency purchase of a high-service pump. Additionally, monthly financial reports and a quarterly investment report were reviewed, and an executive session was held to discuss the RGV-Desalination project on South Padre Island.
