Russell Thomsen

The meeting included public comments on agenda and non-agenda items, where one member of the public commented on the new parking lot. The consent agenda approved several reports, including the Tax Assessor's Report, Waste Connections' Report, Peace Officer's Report, and Communications Report. The Board heard reports from the Manager and Developer; the Developer provided an update and addressed inquiries regarding water flow from the Collin County Outer Loop project. The Engineer's Report detailed actions related to multiple Trinity Falls projects, including reviewing Change Orders and Pay Applications for Paving and Utility improvements, and addressing the Final Acceptance for a utilities project with a maintenance period. The Board also approved the Engineer's Report and associated action items. The Bookkeeper's Report, Investment Report, and payment of bills were approved. Furthermore, the Board approved Orders Calling Director's Election for Precincts 2, 3, and 5, a Joint Election Agreement with Collin County, and appointed SK Law as the District's Agent for Election matters. Land Exchange matters were discussed but no action was taken.

The regular session of the Board of Directors covered public comments regarding the omission of discussion about the Collin County ESD in prior minutes, a new parking lot inquiry, and questions about tax statements and fire fee calculations. The Consent Agenda included the acceptance of several reports, such as the Tax Assessor's, Waste Connections', Peace Officer's, and Communications Reports. Key actions taken involved the approval of the sale of the Series 2025A Bond Anticipation Note (BAN) to Regions Bank at an interest rate of 3.480%, and the subsequent authorization for executing related documents for the BAN issuance. The Board also approved a Developer Reimbursement Audit in connection with the BAN. The Engineer's Report detailed several Trinity Falls projects, including paving, clearing, grading, and utility work, resulting in the approval of pay applications and the Notice to Proceed for certain phases, with action on a Maintenance Bond deferred. The Bookkeeper's Report, Investment Report, and payment of bills were approved. Finally, the Board approved resolutions for the annual review of eminent domain authority and covered applications policy, and authorized the renewal of the District's insurance.

The Board of Directors convened in a regular session to consider and adopt an Order Calling Director's Election for Precinct No. 5. The primary action involved ordering an election to be held on May 2, 2026, for the purpose of electing one director. The order details the plan to enter into a Joint Election Agreement with Collin County to conduct the election, specifying procedures for voting using an electronic system, ballot language (English and Spanish), and rules for write-in candidates, including a deadline of February 17, 2026, for filing declarations of write-in candidacy. The document also outlines procedures for appointing election officials, managing early voting via personal appearance and mail, and the process for declaring a candidate elected unopposed, should only one eligible candidate apply.

The special session of the Board of Directors included discussions on Regional District matters with MUD 1 Directors, specifically providing updates on various projects such as park matting, permanent lighting at Base Camp, parking lot construction, and sidewalk connections. The Board and MUD 1 Directors also discussed the proposed Maintenance Building and the FM 543 traffic light. Following a Closed Session to discuss potential litigation matters, the Board reconvened and approved the engagement letter with Philips & Epperson.

The Board of Directors convened in a regular session to address the calling of a Director's Election for Precinct No. 2. The primary action was the introduction, discussion, and subsequent adoption of the Order Calling Director's Election. This Order mandates an election to be held on May 2, 2026, for the purpose of electing one director. It also stipulates entering into a Joint Election Agreement with Collin County to conduct the election, details the voting methods including electronic systems and bilingual ballots, sets deadlines for write-in candidacy declarations (February 17, 2026), and outlines procedures for handling unopposed candidates.