Larry Connelly

The board addressed a resident's request regarding a water bill and meter testing. Various reports were reviewed, including those from the tax assessor-collector, bookkeeper, and trash service. The board approved the issuance of unlimited tax bonds, selected a firm for bond purchase, and authorized relevant agreements. Additionally, the board approved an annual water loss audit, discussed water conservation reporting, and authorized the filing of critical load status information for electric utilities. Legal matters related to an upcoming directors election were reviewed, including the adoption of an amended order and the appointment of an election agent.

The meeting covers the election of board officers and the approval of the district registration form. Key discussion items include the security patrol report, residential garbage and recycling services, and the approval of the unclaimed property report. The board will address financial matters such as the engagement of an auditor for the fiscal year, an agreement for sales tax tracking services, the delinquent tax attorney's report, and the tax assessor-collector's report. Operational and engineering agenda items include the status of the capital improvement plan, sidewalk projects, detention pond inspections, website and communication reports, and the wastewater treatment and lift station improvement projects. Furthermore, the board will discuss cybersecurity and artificial intelligence training requirements for directors, and consider matters in closed session regarding pending litigation or property interests.

The Board addressed various operational and financial matters, including the refund of overpayments to district residents, the approval of a tax payment plan, and the assignment of tax collection services to a new vendor. Additionally, the Board authorized new agreements for electronic payment processing, adopted a resolution regarding developed district status, and approved the renewal of insurance policies. Further actions included the authorization of bonds, the approval of engineering pay estimates and change orders for treatment plant rehabilitation, the adoption of prevailing wage rates for construction projects, and the approval of a lease agreement for a polling location.

The Board of Directors will consider and act upon the ratification of a prior approval of the Second Amended Order Calling Directors Election in connection with the Directors Election, and will consider canvassing the returns of said election.

The Board reviewed various reports including the security patrol, best trash, tax assessor-collector, delinquent tax collections, bookkeeper, communication services, and engineering. Significant actions included approving a payment plan for a customer's personal property taxes, authorizing the engineering and operations team to perform a 2026 water loss audit, and directing the preparation and submission of a local government tax rate and bond report. Furthermore, the Board authorized preliminary engineering for a sidewalk project, coordinated with Harris County regarding bid timing, and moved to file an annual eminent domain report. The Board also ratified the posting of notices for an upcoming director's election.