Keith Arrant

The Board adopted policies and procedures regarding meeting agendas. Key engineering actions included awarding construction contracts for The Highlands Parkway North Phase 1 and The Highlands south pond drainage expansion, as well as authorizing an application to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for a bond issue. The Board also authorized writing off uncollectable accounts, conducted a hearing on utility service termination for a different district, and approved master service agreements for hauling and landscaping mowing services.

The board meeting agenda includes the renewal of insurance policies and review of engineer's list of insured facilities. Financial and bookkeeping matters cover the payment of bills, adoption of the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, and authorization for the preparation of the Annual Financial Report. Engineering discussions focus on facility design, approval of construction plans, advertisement for bids, contract awards, and review of pay estimates and change orders for various utility and paving projects in The Highlands. A report on district development will also be provided.

The board meeting agenda includes discussion and potential action on financial and bookkeeping matters such as bill payments and the adoption of the Master District budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. Key engineering items involve authorizing facility designs, reviewing bids, awarding contracts, and managing pay estimates and change orders for various construction projects within The Highlands. Additional topics include tax assessment and collection matters, development reports, landscaping project oversight, security contract approval, and an authorization for an audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.

The board discussed and approved a supplemental developer reimbursement report for series 2025 road bonds and accepted an insurance renewal proposal. Key financial and tax matters were addressed, including the adoption of a resolution regarding tax exemptions for residents. The board also approved utility connection estimates for the fiscal year 2027 and adopted new policies and procedures regarding meeting agendas. Engineering reports were reviewed, leading to the approval of payment applications and change orders for infrastructure projects, including the clearing of The Highlands Section 15 and water, sewer, and drainage improvements for The Highlands Section 21. Action regarding the installation of license plate readers was tabled.

The Board adopted several policies and resolutions, including establishing a posting place for meeting notices, creating a records management program, implementing a code of ethics and travel reimbursement guidelines, and adopting policies for covered applications and prohibited technology. Additionally, the Board appointed an audit committee, designated an agent for notice to purchasers, accepted an insurance proposal, adopted a fiscal year end, approved investment policies and authorized depository institutions, and entered into a depository pledge agreement. Further business included approval of a development financing agreement, adoption of construction-related wage rates, rules for electronic bidding, and criteria for sureties. The Board also reviewed a bond authorization report, approved a park plan, conducted a public hearing on the exclusion of land, authorized an amended information form, called for upcoming district elections, and approved election service contracts.