Kim Shelnutt

The board conducted a comprehensive tour and inspection of various water plants and lift stations. During the inspections, the board discussed potential capital improvements and necessary repairs for the facilities. Actionable items included directing the management company to remove yard waste at Water Plant No. 1 and to consider grading at Lift Station No. 1. Additionally, the board reached a consensus to expedite the replacement of the generator at Lift Station No. 1 due to its high volume of wastewater processing.

The board discussed and approved a three-month extension for an out-of-district water supply and wastewater treatment agreement. Tax and bookkeeping reports were reviewed and approved, along with directives for reinvesting maturing CDs. The board addressed delinquent account procedures, authorized the disconnection of sanitary sewer service for a specific property, and approved the termination of utility service for unpaid accounts. Additionally, the board awarded a contract for the Sanitary Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation Phase I project and authorized providing construction plans to the county. The board also reviewed progress reports on the Kleinwood Joint Powers projects and declined an inquiry regarding contracting for patrol services.

The board addressed public concerns regarding electronic payment processing and reviewed district tax policies, approving homestead exemptions for disabled residents and those 65 or older, as well as tax collection penalties. The board reviewed and approved various consultant reports, including those from the tax assessor, bookkeeper, and operators. Specific project approvals included a fence replacement at a lift station, the termination of utility service for delinquent accounts, and maintenance authorizations for water plant equipment and hazardous material permit renewals. Additionally, the board received updates on the Kleinwood Joint Powers projects, including the completion of the Thickener Rehab and the status of Electrical Modifications Phase 3.

The board addressed requests for extensions of Water Supply and Wastewater Treatment Agreements for out-of-district service concerning properties at 17912 Country Walk and 17552 Stuebner Airline, with the latter receiving a three-month extension subject to owner approval. In consultants' reports, the sales tax consultant presented the quarterly report and the annual Business List Update, which the board authorized for submission to the City of Houston. The tax assessor reported on collection status, noting 99.4% collection for 2024 taxes, and the board approved the report and payment of tax bills. The bookkeeper's report was approved, authorizing payment of presented bills. The operator's report was approved, authorizing utility service termination for accounts delinquent by more than 60 days. The engineer's report was approved, including authorization for 5-year full evaluations of Water Plant No. 2 and Water Plant No. 3 storage tanks, and an annual exterior evaluation of the Water Plant No. 3 storage tank. In the Kleinwood Joint Powers Report, updates were provided on the Thickener Rehab project, the Electrical Modifications Phase 3 project, and the cleaning of the reclaimed water filter basin and clarifiers.

The Board reviewed consultant reports covering several operational areas. The engineers reported on an investigation into reclaimed water filter issues at the Kleinwood Joint Powers Wastewater Treatment Plant, noting significant solids accumulation requiring cleaning and further investigation of manholes. The tax assessor reported collections status, with 2024 taxes at 99.4% collected, and the board approved the report and payment of tax bills. The bookkeeper's report, including approval for payment of listed bills, was also accepted. The operator's report noted delinquent accounts, and the board deferred termination of service until January. The engineer's report detailed progress on the Water Plant No. 2 GST Recoating and Improvements project, and the board confirmed proceeding with video evaluation of 100 manholes while asking operators to inspect an additional 80 manholes. The Kleinwood Joint Powers Report mentioned pending punch list items for the Thickener Rehab project and noted the high backwash rate for the reclaimed water filter at the Kleinwood plant in November.