Mike Plunkett

The board addressed requests for extensions of Water Supply and Wastewater Treatment Agreements for out-of-district service concerning properties at 17912 Country Walk and 17552 Stuebner Airline, with the latter receiving a three-month extension subject to owner approval. In consultants' reports, the sales tax consultant presented the quarterly report and the annual Business List Update, which the board authorized for submission to the City of Houston. The tax assessor reported on collection status, noting 99.4% collection for 2024 taxes, and the board approved the report and payment of tax bills. The bookkeeper's report was approved, authorizing payment of presented bills. The operator's report was approved, authorizing utility service termination for accounts delinquent by more than 60 days. The engineer's report was approved, including authorization for 5-year full evaluations of Water Plant No. 2 and Water Plant No. 3 storage tanks, and an annual exterior evaluation of the Water Plant No. 3 storage tank. In the Kleinwood Joint Powers Report, updates were provided on the Thickener Rehab project, the Electrical Modifications Phase 3 project, and the cleaning of the reclaimed water filter basin and clarifiers.

The Board reviewed consultant reports covering several operational areas. The engineers reported on an investigation into reclaimed water filter issues at the Kleinwood Joint Powers Wastewater Treatment Plant, noting significant solids accumulation requiring cleaning and further investigation of manholes. The tax assessor reported collections status, with 2024 taxes at 99.4% collected, and the board approved the report and payment of tax bills. The bookkeeper's report, including approval for payment of listed bills, was also accepted. The operator's report noted delinquent accounts, and the board deferred termination of service until January. The engineer's report detailed progress on the Water Plant No. 2 GST Recoating and Improvements project, and the board confirmed proceeding with video evaluation of 100 manholes while asking operators to inspect an additional 80 manholes. The Kleinwood Joint Powers Report mentioned pending punch list items for the Thickener Rehab project and noted the high backwash rate for the reclaimed water filter at the Kleinwood plant in November.

The board discussed the status of District tax collections, the bookkeeping report, and the monthly report on District operations and facilities. They addressed delinquent customer accounts and authorized the termination of utility service for unpaid accounts. The board also reviewed the engineer's report, including updates on the Water Plant No. 2 GST Recoating and Improvements project and the manhole evaluation effort. They approved advertising for bids to repair priority manholes and proceeding with the evaluation of remaining manholes. Additionally, there was a report on matters pending before the Kleinwood Joint Powers Board, including progress on the Thickener Rehab project and the Electrical Modifications Phase 3 project.

The Board of Directors of Harris County Water Control and Improvement District No. 114 convened to consider the tax rolls for 2025 and the District's financial requirements. The board reviewed the tax valuation of $665,419,637 and decided on a tax levy. A tax rate of $0.21382 per $100 valuation was established for maintenance and operation purposes. No tax was levied for the payment of principal and interest on bonds or notes payable from taxes.

The board of directors convened to discuss and adopt an order setting water and sewer service rates for customers within the District. The order revokes any previously adopted rate orders, with the exception of Section 23 from a prior resolution which pertains to penalties. The new order sets forth definitions, monthly rates for water and sewer service for various types of connections, a capacity surcharge, regulations for commercial wastes, and rules for connecting to the District's system. It also addresses penalties for non-payment, discontinuing service, plumbing restrictions, and additional prohibitions.