Stephen E Utterback

The Board of Directors is scheduled to meet in a regular session to consider several agenda items. Key discussions include Public Comments, review of the Tax Assessor/Collector's Report and Standby Fee Report, and review of the Bookkeeper's and Investment Report, with associated bill payments for both. The Operator's Report will cover district operations, water accountability, lab reports, billing, collections, and delinquent accounts, including consideration of late fees. The Engineer's Report will address the Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion and Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation. The agenda also includes a Developer's Report and Other Business Matters. The notice also specifies that a closed or executive session may be held pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act to consult with the Board's attorney.

The Board of Directors meeting agenda includes several key items. Discussions will cover a Usource Energy presentation and subsequent necessary action. The Board plans to adopt an Order Adopting Exemption from Taxation for Individuals Who are Disabled or are 65 Years of Age or Older, and adopt a Resolution Authorizing Additional Penalty on Delinquent Taxes. Financial matters include approving the audit report for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, reviewing the Tax Assessor/Collector's Report and Standby Fee Report, and reviewing the Bookkeeper's and Investment Report, with approval of associated District bills in both instances. The Operator's Report will cover District operations, water accountability, lab reports, billing, collections, and delinquent accounts, potentially leading to consideration of late fees. The Engineer's Report will address the Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion and Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation. The agenda concludes with the Developer's Report, consideration of an Order Calling Election, and other business matters.

The Board meeting addressed several items including the review and approval of financial reports. The Tax Assessor and Collector's Report for October 2025 was reviewed, noting collection percentages for 2025 and 2024 taxes, and District checks were approved for payment. The Bookkeeper's and Investment Report for October and November 2025 was approved, including payments from Construction, Operating, and Deposit Refund Funds. The Operator's Report for October 2025 was approved, covering topics such as the fuel surcharge, delinquent customer tagging, water accountability, and wastewater facility compliance. Approvals were granted for two operational proposals: repairing the wooden fence at WP #1 and replacing a non-functional totalizer display at the WWTP. The Engineer's Report covered updates on the 2025 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation, Bowser Road Improvements, the Storm Water Management Plan, and plans for Water Plant No. 1 Ground Storage Tank Replacements. Cost estimates for Water Plant No. 2 Ground Storage Tank Replacements were reviewed. The Board authorized excavation of five dead-ends to determine leak locations. The Board also reviewed the engineer's update on the upcoming Quiddity Rate Schedule changes effective January 1, 2026. Furthermore, the insurance renewal proposal from Brown & Brown Insurance Services, Inc. was approved. The Board adopted the Resolution Authorizing Indemnification of Directors, and finalized procedures for the 2026 Directors Election, including appointing an election agent and adopting a resolution regarding electronic voting exemptions. Finally, the December meeting date was confirmed.

The board discussed and took action on several key items, including a variable energy charge from Texas Pride Disposal, the Tax Assessor and Collector's Report for February 2024, and the Bookkeeper's Report for February 2023 and March 2024. They also reviewed the Operator's Report for February 2024, addressing lift station maintenance and delinquent accounts. The Engineer's Report covered the Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion, Bowser Road improvements, new lead and copper regulations, sanitary sewer cleaning, storm water management, water plant fencing, sludge hauling, and water plant inspections. The developer reported on triggering reimbursement.

The meeting included public comments on landscaping services, and discussion of the tax report, collector's report, and standby fee report. The bookkeeper's and investment report were reviewed, along with the operator's report, which covered action items, delinquent customers, and facility compliance. The engineer's report addressed sanitary sewer rehabilitation, road improvements, storm water management, ground storage tank replacements, pressure data loggers, water plant inspection, water well permit renewal, and wastewater treatment plant expansion. The developer provided updates, and the board reviewed amendments to the Association of Water Board Directors bylaws and designated a board representative to vote for the District.