Lauren Peterson

The Board received an update on Pressure Plane 13 infrastructure improvements, including status reports on pump station upgrades, ground storage tank integration, property acquisition for an elevated storage tank, and water transmission main progression. Additionally, the Board recognized outgoing members and staff service milestones. Action was taken to approve a contract with Garver for a comprehensive transmission line condition assessment to evaluate aging infrastructure. The Board also approved the engagement of JER HR Group to conduct a salary survey in the second quarter of 2025 to ensure internal and external compensation competitiveness. An executive session was held to discuss economic development, resulting in a motion to authorize the general manager to negotiate a settlement.

The Board of Directors meeting addressed several operational and development updates. Key topics included progress reports from engineering consultants regarding Pressure Plane 13 improvements, the status of ground and elevated storage tanks, and plant expansion projects. Management provided reports on executive committee activities, financial advisor updates, and the Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant design. The Board reviewed and adopted the 2025 Board of Directors Values and associated strategic vision goals. Additionally, the Board approved three infrastructure projects involving the upsizing of waterlines and tees for the Hunter Park, Hadley Farms, and Chisholm Oaks developments, all funded through impact fees. Finally, the Board discussed the submittal of a Certification of Convenience and Necessity amendment application for the Joshua Creek Development.

The board meeting focused on several key infrastructure and administrative items. Discussions included progress updates on the Pressure Plane 13 improvements and various water supply planning initiatives, such as the regional water supply study and legislative advocacy for district priorities. The board approved a customer class water rate restructure, accepted the 2024 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, and authorized a transition to a new purchase card provider. Additional approvals included the authorization of an auction for surplus property, a three-year renewal contract for after-hours response management, and various property-related agreements for the City of Mansfield waterline project. Finally, the board approved an impact fee offset for a waterline upsize project along Silo Mills Parkway and held an executive session to discuss economic development and water supply negotiations.

The meeting included an engineering update on the Pressure Plane 13 project, covering pump station closeout, property acquisition, and design plans for storage and water transmission infrastructure. The General Manager provided updates on executive committee activities, legislative efforts regarding water supply, and recent staff conference participation and awards. The Board approved the installation of Kasco tank mixers at four plant locations to enhance water quality and system performance. Additionally, the Board held an executive session to discuss economic development related to water supply.

The board meeting addressed several key agenda items, including the drawing of names for the 2025 election ballot, progress updates on Pressure Plane 13 improvements, and a preliminary design presentation for a new Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant. Management provided reports covering economic development, software implementation, and potential legislative changes for the district. Additionally, the board approved a contract for satellite-based leak detection technology and the purchase of new budgeting software to improve financial operations. Executive session discussions were held regarding pending litigation and economic development negotiations.