Melinda Silva

The board discussed public comments regarding billing adjustments, adopted an order declaring directors elected and canceling the director appointment process, reviewed the engineer's report on surface water conversion and ongoing construction projects, and authorized payment estimates for multiple construction contractors. Additionally, the board approved the purchase of replacement air release valves, discussed mobile teaching lab events, and authorized the filing of the critical load spreadsheet for authority facilities. The bookkeeper's report and associated disbursements were also reviewed and approved.

The Design Committee will hold a meeting to discuss Authority operations, including water supply, delivery, maintenance, billing, and drought conditions. The committee will also address capital projects such as the Surface Water Supply Project segments and the Northeast Water Purification Plant expansion. Additional agenda items include nonconstruction service agreements, real property interest acquisition, financial matters involving bill payments, bond issues, and audit reports, and an executive session to deliberate on real property, legal consultations, and security infrastructure.

The Board meeting included a public comment segment regarding construction debris accumulation near Cortland West apartments, for which photos were requested. Key operational discussions focused on compliance with the 2025 Groundwater Reduction Plan, achieving 33.38% surface water conversion for the calendar year 2025, and reporting on over-conversion credits earned for 2024. The Board approved numerous pay estimates totaling several million dollars across various Surface Water Supply Project (SWSP) segments, pump stations, meter stations, and general contracts. Additionally, the Board approved two work authorizations for services and received construction updates on various SWSP segments and contracts, noting progress on design plans for multiple future contracts. The Board adopted a resolution outlining the rules for the 2026 Director appointment process.

The Finance Committee meeting agenda includes review of the previous minutes, various financial matters such as investment reports, payment of bills, bookkeeping procedures, adoption of an Improvement Fund Policy, auditor reports, and matters related to bond issues and borrowings. Operational discussions cover fees, charges, billing, water supply, treatment, drought conditions, conservation programs, the Groundwater Reduction Plan, and insurance matters. The committee will also discuss the acquisition of real property interests, capital projects including multiple surface water supply segments and pump stations, and nonconstruction service agreements. Finally, the committee plans to discuss the director appointment process and may convene in Executive Session to discuss real property value, consult with legal counsel, and address security matters.

The document presents the West Harris County Regional Water Authority's existing water system and its Capital Improvement Plan as of January 2026. It details current and planned infrastructure, including water plants, pump stations, and pipeline contracts categorized by their development phase (completed, in construction, in design, and preliminary 2025 contracts), outlining ongoing infrastructure development within the WHCRWA boundary.