Rachel Crawley

The Board of Directors discussed and approved several financial and administrative items. Key topics included the approval of voucher checks for district expenses and contractor payments, authorization of fund transfers to the Central Hanover Bank and Trust Company for interest payments, negotiation of a bank loan, ratification of pledged collateral, and approval of bond sales. The board also granted authorization for the district's engineers to maintain resident quarters at the Bridgeport Dam site and accepted a proposal for the purchase of a windmill from submerged land.

The Board of Directors held an executive session to discuss pending litigation and land exchange matters. Key approvals included the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2003 Revenue and General Fund budgets and a corresponding tax rate. The Board authorized an amendment to land descriptions and appraised values for a previously approved land exchange, and granted authority to execute a raw water supply contract with the Trinity River Authority. Additionally, the Board approved various technology acquisitions, including software and hardware for records management, GIS, and scanning, as well as contract adjustments, retainage releases, and professional services agreements related to asset vulnerability assessments and regional water delivery evaluations.

The board conducted an organizational meeting to elect its President, Vice President, and Secretary. Discussion included the presentation of a synopsis regarding the district's duties, plans, and problems to the directors. Additionally, the board passed a resolution expressing appreciation for the service and cooperation of the retiring Board of Directors.

The Board approved the payment of various voucher-checks across multiple funds. They formally acknowledged the annexation of the Town of Westover Hills into the District and cancelled the associated previous service contract. Authority was granted to enter into contracts for the purchase of land tracts necessary for the Clear Creek and Reservoir and Highway 90 projects. The Board held a discussion on the status of the proposed Flood Control Program and adopted a formal resolution to file a written objection against a water permit application by Gifford-Hill and Company, Inc. Additionally, the Board approved an amendment request for an oil and gas lease and reviewed the monthly financial report for March.

The Board convened an executive session to address pending or contemplated litigation pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act. Following the executive session, the Board formally approved a proposed settlement agreement with John D. Stephens, Inc. for the sum of $150,000 to resolve all claims against the District.