Mark T. Schnur

The Board of Trustees discussed various business items, including the status of ongoing litigation and the adoption of the 2021 Annual Budget, which excludes rate adjustments. Detailed briefings were provided regarding customer account delinquencies resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, initiatives for financial assistance programs, and adjustments to infrastructure and utility service contracts. The meeting also included approvals for the purchase of equipment, materials, and supplies, along with capital improvement contracts involving water and sewer line improvements, and production, transmission, and treatment projects. Executive sessions were held to consult on legal matters, governance, and operating authority.

The board discussed multiple procurement items, including the purchase of heavy equipment, fleet vehicles, and annual service contracts for various departments. Capital improvement projects were reviewed, involving agreements for sanitary sewer improvements, water main extensions, and professional service contracts for emergency preparedness and system resilience. Additionally, the board deliberated on drought conditions, progress on lead and copper inventory compliance, and updates regarding the 2025 rate study and the 2026 budget amendment.

The board discussed several items including the awarding of various contracts for equipment, materials, and services, as well as construction contracts for water and sewer line improvements. Key agenda items included the approval of utility service agreements for several tracts, briefing and deliberation regarding the Vista Ridge Project, the District Cooling Business Case Analysis, the Energy Management Report, the 2019 Cost of Service and Rate Design Study, and quarterly financial and investment reports. Additionally, the board held an executive session to consult with attorneys regarding legal matters related to the Water Transmission and Purchase Agreement.

The Board meeting focused on a wide array of operational, financial, and capital project items. Key discussions included the approval of various contracts for equipment, materials, and services, such as holding tank pumps, fleet vehicle purchases, and annual maintenance agreements for chemicals and professional services. Significant emphasis was placed on capital improvement projects, including sewer line reinstatements, government-mandated infrastructure relocations, and resiliency efforts like generator installations. The Board conducted a public hearing on proposed budget amendments and future rate adjustments, debated the impact of large-scale water consumption by data centers, and reviewed the 2026 Internal Audit Plan. Additionally, the Board discussed the status of the EPA consent decree, the implementation of customer affordability and plumbing assistance programs, and strategic oversight committees.

The Board of Trustees discussed and approved several key items, most notably the consent for a change in control of Abengoa Vista Ridge, LLC, which involved the sale of an 80% interest to Garney P3 LLC. This included the approval of amendments to the Water Transmission and Purchase Agreement, the release of the Abengoa Parent Guaranty Agreement, and the approval of a new Garney Guaranty Agreement, as well as a Project Real Property Conveyance Agreement. Additionally, the Board approved several conservation outreach contracts with various organizations, including the Bexar County Master Gardeners, Build San Antonio Green, Garden Volunteers of South Texas, Green Space Alliance, National Audubon Society, San Antonio Botanical Society, and William R. Sinkin Eco Central.