Ron Dechert

The Board of Directors meeting agenda includes public comments, approval of minutes, discussion regarding sign postage within the District, and tax assessment and collection matters, such as installment agreements and payment of tax bills. Key actions involve adopting resolutions concerning development status for the 2026 tax year and tax exemptions. Financial matters, including bill payments and investment reviews, are scheduled. Construction items focus on the operation of facilities, erosion repairs (Rabbs Bayou, Veranda Detention Pond/Erosion Repair), mowing, District Lake Management, and Storm Water Permitting updates. Engineering matters include approving plans, specifications, and awarding contracts for various construction projects at Del Webb Sweetgrass, Williams Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1, Veranda, The George Foundation, and Circle Oak Development. Additionally, attorney items cover deeds, easements, and consent to encroachments. The board will also address matters related to the perimeter levee, director reports, and the 2026 Directors Election, potentially canceling the election due to unopposed candidates.

The Board discussed tax assessment and collections matters, including the October tax report showing a 2025 collection rate of 0.39% as of October 31, 2025, and approved taxpayer refunds due to value reductions. Financial matters involved reviewing the bookkeeper's report and approving a significant payment check for the Circle Oak Detention land acquisition. Action was deferred on the Annual Report filing. The Board reviewed continuing disclosure compliance procedures and adopted a resolution to cast the District's four votes for Pamiel Gaskin in the Fort Bend Central Appraisal District election. Operational discussions included authorizing spraying and removal of willows at the Del Webb Sweetgrass lake. In engineering matters, the Board approved Pay Estimate No. 2 for the Williams Ranch Pilot Channel construction, awarded the contract for Circle Oak Phase 2 Improvements to S&J Excavation LLC, and approved proposals for stormwater pollution prevention and Geotech services related to that phase. The Board also authorized design and surveying for the levee extension project along the Fort Bend County Complex. Finally, the Board accepted the Special Warranty Deed for drainage and detention tracts from The George Foundation and approved a supplemental developer reimbursement report. An update on hog eradication efforts resulted in ratification of payment to the Del Webb Sweetgrass Homeowners Association for half the costs.

The Board meeting addressed several operational and financial matters. Key discussions included reviewing the June 25, 2018, minutes, which were subsequently approved. Tax assessment and collection matters involved reviewing the June and July reports, noting a 2017 tax collection rate of 99.54% as of July 31, 2018, and approving the tax bills payment. Financial matters included approving the bookkeeper's report and bills, notably a payment for alligator removal from MUD 187, and discussing the Alligator Removal Procedure. The Board authorized the tax assessor/collector to publish notice for a public hearing on September 24, 2018, regarding the proposed 2018 total tax rate of $0.50 per $100 assessed valuation ($0.355 for debt service and $0.145 for operations and maintenance). Operational updates covered landscaping inquiries, the installation of updated District signs, inspection scheduling for a connecting tube between two lakes in MUD 187, and the installation of an access gate at the outfall structure. The Board authorized recompacting and stabilizing recent erosion repair along Rabbs Bayou and agreed to coordinate with the HOA regarding landscaping near the Pond in MUD 187. Engineering matters included updates on various construction projects, and the Board awarded the contract for the construction of Veranda Detention Pond Phase II to Sonora Construction for $1,764,581.50. Finally, the Board adopted resolutions to establish additional out-of-District and in-District meeting places.

The agenda for the meeting includes public comments, approval of minutes, and discussion on tax assessment and collections, including installment agreements and payment of tax bills. Financial and bookkeeping matters, such as bill payments and investment reviews, will be addressed. The board will also accept annual disclosure statements for the Investment Officer and bookkeeper, and approve the annual report for filing with appropriate depositories. Key action items involve adopting a Resolution Establishing Additional Out-of-District Meeting Place(s). Construction items cover the operation, maintenance, and repairs of District facilities, including specific erosion repairs for Rabbs Bayou and Veranda, pilot channels, and nuisance animal removal. Engineering matters include approving plans, specifications, and awarding contracts for construction projects related to Del Webb Sweetgrass, Williams Ranch MUD No. 1, Veranda, The George Foundation, and Circle Oak Development. The board will also discuss the extension of the levee behind the Fort Bend County complex, the Master Drainage Plan update, and the Capital Improvement Plan. Attorney items include deeds, easements, and reviewing the Arbitrage Rebate Report for Series 2015 Bonds. Furthermore, the board will address matters concerning the 2026 Directors Election, which involves adopting resolutions, authorizing notices, and approving election service contracts.

The Board discussed maintenance of the detention pond behind HEB, with HEB responsible for maintenance and mowing. The tax assessor/collector's reports for April and May were reviewed, noting a 97.69% tax collection rate for 2017 as of May 31, 2018, and an estimated value of $430,520,443 for 2018. The delinquent tax attorney was authorized to proceed with collecting delinquent 2017 taxes. The proposed budget for the fiscal year ending July 31, 2019, was reviewed and adopted, and an auditor was engaged for the fiscal year ending July 31, 2018. The operator's report included updates on operations, maintenance, and the connecting tube between two lakes. The Board reviewed Fort Bend County Drainage District's Preliminary Inspection Report on the District's Flood Protection System and approved obtaining proposals for an access gate at the outfall structure. Development in the Veranda community was discussed, and the Board reviewed engineering matters, including construction projects for various entities. A resolution was adopted for application to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for project approval, bonds, and use of surplus funds for the Series 2018 bonds. The District website was discussed, and a Special Warranty Deed from HW 589 Holdings LLC to the District for the conveyance of ponds in Veranda was accepted.