Timothy B. Hardin

The Board meeting covered several key operational and financial matters. Discussions included the review and adoption of the amended budget for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2026. The Board approved the Tax Assessor-Collector's Report and authorized related disbursements, as well as approving the Bookkeeper's Report and authorizing invoice payments. In operational reports, the Board approved the Engineer's Report and Pay Estimate No. 5 for the Waste Water Treatment Plant Refurbishment. Furthermore, the Board approved the Operations Report, authorized the suspension of cutoffs for three months following a billing system changeover, and authorized the installation of bollards at the Wastewater Treatment Plant site. An authorization was also given to Champions Hydro-Lawn, Inc. to remove debris at a cost not exceeding $3,000. Legal matters included authorizing the preparation and posting of a notice regarding the deadline for filing candidate applications for the upcoming directors' election, and approving a Consent to Encroachment and Indemnity Agreement with Sterling Golf for a reclaimed waterline installation. The Board was also informed there would be no surface water rate increase in 2026.

The Board of Directors meeting agenda includes several significant items. Discussions and potential actions cover the adoption of a resolution authorizing an additional penalty on delinquent personal property taxes and authorizing the delinquent tax attorney to begin collection actions, including lawsuits, starting April 1, 2026. The board will also address the adoption of a resolution granting tax exemptions for 2026. Operational reports are scheduled from the security patrol, the trash collection provider, and the Bookkeeper, Tax Assessor-Collector, and Delinquent tax attorney. The agenda also mandates receiving reports and considering proposals for website/communications systems, renewing district insurance coverages, and reviewing facility maintenance, including repair proposals for detention and drainage facilities. Furthermore, the board plans to discuss matters related to calling a Directors Election for May 2, 2026, including authorizing lease of voting equipment. A closed session is planned to consult with the attorney regarding pending litigation, specifically the case of Michelle Kramer v. Remington MUD 1, and real property interests.

The agenda for the meeting included receiving public comments and reviewing minutes from prior meetings held in August and September 2019. Key operational discussions involved the security patrol report, the Tax Assessor-Collector's Report (including authorizing invoice payments, approving tax refunds, and reviewing positive pay enrollment), and the delinquent tax collections attorney's report (including authorization for foreclosure proceedings and installment agreements). The Engineer's Report covered authorizing design/bid solicitation and contract awards for facilities construction, including Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements, reviewing construction status (such as the fourth blower), and accepting site conveyances. Other topics included reports on pond/ditch maintenance, storm water sinkhole repairs, the Operator's Report (covering compliance, delinquent accounts, and facility repairs), the Bookkeeper's report (including reclaimed water credits), the annual review of the Investment Policy, status of the District website, and a presentation of the EVO Program Report. The agenda concluded with an Attorney's Report, a closed session for confidential consultation, and subsequent authorization of any necessary resulting actions.

The board conducted a public hearing regarding the imposition of a proposed debt service tax rate and a maintenance tax rate for 2025. The board adopted the tax rate as proposed at the District's September 24, 2025, meeting, with a debt service tax rate of $0.25 per $100 of valuation and a maintenance tax rate of $0.12 per $100 of valuation, resulting in a total tax rate of $0.37 per $100 of valuation. The HCSO Security Patrol Report for June 2025, the Tax Assessor-Collector's Report for the period ended September 30, 2025, and the Best Trash Monthly Report were reviewed. The board approved an amendment to the District Information Form (DIF) relative to the District's tax rate. The Detention and Drainage Facilities Report dated October 2025 was reviewed, and the board authorized Champions to remove debris dumped on Canyon Lakes at Stone Gate Sections 9 and 10. The board considered the District's compliance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 2265, relative to energy reporting requirements. The Bookkeeper's Report dated October 22, 2025, was approved, and the payment of invoices listed therein was authorized. The board reviewed the Final Rate Study and concurred that an amendment to the District's Rate Order was not necessary. The board approved the Engineer's Report, accepted the bid from Pardalis Industrial Enterprises, Inc., for the WP No. 2 Rehabilitation Project, and approved Pay Estimate No. 4, payable to Sustanite Support Services, LLC. The Operations Report for October 2025 was approved. The board authorized SEC to provide the County with a counterproposal regarding potential sidewalk projects and requested that Ms. Davis inform the HOA regarding financial participation in the District's proposed share of sidewalk costs. The board approved a Settlement Agreement and Release of Claims with Dino and Mariet Rodriguez.

The meeting includes discussions and potential actions regarding public comments, security patrol reports, residential garbage collection and recycling services, bookkeeper's report including payment authorizations, engineer's report covering various projects, a report on website and document management, delinquent tax attorney's report, tax assessor-collector's report, operator's report, attorney's report, matters related to the Directors Election, authorization for a Local Government Bond report, authorization to file an Eminent Domain Report, repairs and maintenance of District facilities, customer complaints, status of collections, potential sidewalk projects, and an application to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. The meeting may also include a closed session to discuss litigation and real property interests.