Luke Grainge

The meeting agenda includes discussions on security, financial and bookkeeping matters, and tax assessment and collection activities. The Board will review the operation of district facilities, specifically addressing North Harris County Regional Water Authority matters, the Fairlane Stormwater Pump Station, and compliance with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Additionally, the meeting will cover parks and recreational facility improvements, maintenance, and related service contracts. Engineering matters will include construction project oversight, capital improvement plans, environmental assessments, and utility service agreements. Finally, the attorney will report on required cybersecurity and artificial intelligence training.

The meeting included discussion of security matters, including the anticipated rate increase for fiscal year end 2027 and a review of the monthly security report. The sale of the District's Series 2025 Unlimited Tax Bonds was discussed, and the Board approved the Bond Resolution and the Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement with Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. Financial and bookkeeping matters were reviewed, including the approval of the bookkeeper's report and payment of the bills. The Board appointed a Director voting representative for AWBD bylaw amendments voting. The District's monthly tax report was reviewed and approved. The monthly operations report was reviewed, including the District's use of reclaimed water and water accountability. The Board discussed ongoing repairs and maintenance at the Wastewater Treatment Plant and Water Plant No. 1. Landscape maintenance, detention pond maintenance, and engineering matters were also discussed. The Board authorized BGE to advertise and receive bids for the WWTP Air Header Replacement project. Requirements for taxing units to submit information about proposed and issued bonds and tax rate elections to the Comptroller were presented.

The meeting included a report on security patrol matters and the adoption of a resolution commending Craig Darlow for service to the District. The Board reviewed the District's Travel Reimbursement Guidelines and directed ABHR to solicit a renewal insurance proposal. The bookkeeper's report and the tax report were approved, with authorization to move certain delinquent accounts to the uncollectible roll. The Board adopted a resolution casting a ballot for the election of a person to the Board of Directors for HCAD. The operator's report was approved, including proposals for fence and lift pump repairs, and authorization to suspend terminations of utility service to delinquent accounts. The landscape maintenance report was approved, along with payment of monthly maintenance invoices and the final payment for the first cantilever shade cover installation. The Board considered renaming the Mandolin Gardens Parks and discussed stormwater detention pond maintenance and repair. Updates were provided on engineering and development matters, and the attorney reported on the filing of the District's Eminent Domain Authority Annual Report and reviewed an Annual Report for continuing disclosure compliance.

The Board discussed security patrol matters, financial and bookkeeping matters, including the bookkeeper's report, checks presented for payment, a year-to-date budget comparison, and a quarterly investment report. They also discussed tax assessment and collection matters, the monthly tax report, delinquent tax list, monthly collateral report, and checks presented for payment. Operating matters were reviewed, including the monthly operations report, water production and sewer treatment cost averages, water accountability, the use of reclaimed water, the transition to surface water, water quality complaints, and the capacity of the water plant. The Board also discussed parks and recreational facilities, landscape maintenance, stormwater detention pond maintenance and repair, and engineering matters. They discussed development matters and rescheduled the September board meeting.

The Board meeting included honoring the service of the late Director Simpson, reorganizing the Board, and discussing the process for filling the vacant director position. The Board reviewed security matters, website updates, financial and bookkeeping matters, travel reimbursement guidelines, and tax assessment and collection matters. Operating matters were discussed, including water production, sewer treatment costs, water accountability, and a request from Prestonwood Utility District for partnership in cleanup efforts. The Board also discussed parks and recreational facilities, a resolution in support of House Bill No. 1410 and Senate Bill No. 1959, stormwater detention pond maintenance and repair, engineering matters, annexation matters, development matters, and newsletter and other publications.