Nick Bailey

The board reviewed and approved the Tax Assessor and Collector's report, bookkeeper's report, and operations report. Discussions included the grease trap inspection program and amendments to the rate order. The engineer's report covered capital projects, including drainage improvements for Golf Villas and Pinehurst Trail Drive, and approval of a capacity commitment for a new apartment development. An executive session was held regarding legal matters and easement acquisition. Additionally, the board approved website format optimization.

The Board of Directors convened in a regular session to consider and adopt an Order Setting Tax Rate and Levying Tax for the year 2025. The primary action was the formal introduction, discussion, and subsequent adoption of an ad valorem tax for operation and maintenance purposes for 2025. The levied tax rate is set at $0.06877 per $100 assessed valuation. The Order also instructed the Tax Assessor and Collector to proceed with the collection, established that taxes are due upon receipt of the bill and payable on or before January 31, 2026, and noted the requirement to file an amendment to the Information Form if the tax rate changed.

The Board of Directors will hold a regular session to address multiple agenda items. Key topics include receiving public comments, approving the Tax Assessor and Collector's Report and authorizing bill payments, approving the Bookkeeper's Report, reviewing investment reports, and approving the Operations Report with authorization for maintenance and delinquent account termination. Furthermore, the Board will receive reports on construction progress concerning contracts with G&A Boring Direccional, Texkota Enterprises, Allied Utility Construction, or Hybrid Inspection Services. The agenda also covers approving the Engineer's Report, authorizing capital projects and capacity commitments, reviewing bids, and awarding construction contracts. Other matters include considering issues related to FM 1960 Widening, appointing Election Officials, and discussing District communications and the website.

This document outlines a 15-year waterline replacement program initiated by Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 132 due to the aging infrastructure, with 74% of existing waterlines nearing the end of their service life. The program aims for the complete replacement of the entire water distribution system through a phased approach, prioritizing sections based on age and condition. The initial phase will focus on Pines of Atascocita Sections 1 and 2, and Atascocita Shores Section 1. The program, estimated at $20 million, will be funded by sales tax revenues and is anticipated to begin construction in early 2019.

The Board meeting addressed several items, commencing with no public comments. Key discussions involved the adoption of the Order Setting Tax Rate and Levying Tax for 2024, setting the operation and maintenance tax rate at $0.069 per $100 assessed valuation, and the approval of the Amended District Information Form. Financial reviews included the Tax Assessor and Collector's Report, authorizing payments for checks 1383 through 1393, and the Bookkeeper's and Investment Reports, authorizing payments for checks 1980 through 2000. The Operations Report review led to the approval of recommended repairs from the valve survey, excluding valves in Waterline Replacement Project, Phase 4 and along FM 1960, and authorizing disconnection of delinquent accounts. Construction progress reports included updates on Water Line Replacement Project, Phase 4, and Easement Cleanup. The Engineer's Report review resulted in several approvals, including Pay Estimate No. 3 for Phase 4, the bid for Water Plant Tank Rehabilitation, and invoices for drainage repairs and tree removal. The Board also adopted the Order Establishing Rules and Regulations Regarding Sanitation and Pollution Control of the areas in Proximity to the District's Public Water Supply Wells. The meeting concluded with an Executive Session to consult with the attorney regarding pending litigation, followed by returning to open session and engaging Humphrey Law PLLC as special litigation counsel.