Todd Elston

The Board discussed the Harris County Sheriff's Office Contract Deputy Program, detention pond operations, tax assessor-collector reports, and delinquent tax collections. They reviewed preliminary 2026 assessed values and their potential impact on tax collections. Additional items included the bookkeeper's financial report, operator's report on district facilities and critical load submission, an interlocal agreement with the Subsidence District, engineer reports regarding construction projects and bidding, and park improvements. Board members also discussed tree maintenance in easements, cyber security training, and various maintenance contracts, including waterfall filtration renovation and fountain repairs.

The Board of Directors held a public meeting to conduct various business matters. Key discussion topics included the election of officers and associated documentation, annual cybersecurity and artificial intelligence training for directors, and a review of detention pond operations. The Board also reviewed the tax assessor-collector's report, discussed 2026 assessed values and their impact on tax collections, and reviewed the bookkeeper's report. Significant financial actions included the adoption of the operating budget for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2027, and the engagement of an auditor for the same period. Additionally, the Board addressed the operator's and engineer's reports concerning District facilities, ongoing construction projects, water line rehabilitation, and various park and trail improvements, including landscape maintenance and signage repairs.

The board meeting will address several operational and financial agenda items. Key topics include the detention pond operations report, tax assessor-collector's reports, bookkeeper's reports, financial updates, and payment of bills. The board will review an amended agreement for bookkeeping services, a draft budget for the upcoming fiscal year, and annual maintenance for arbitrage analysis. Furthermore, the meeting will cover operator's reports regarding district facilities and wastewater treatment, engineer's reports on construction projects and annexations, and park improvement reports involving landscape maintenance and a monument painting project.

The Board adopted an order declaring unopposed candidates elected and canceling the upcoming directors election. The tax assessor-collector's report was reviewed, showing a 94.8% collection rate for 2025 taxes, and the bookkeeper's report was approved. The operator reported on water accountability and connection statistics. The engineer provided updates on the water line rehabilitation projects and received approval for a pay application for phase two work. The Board also discussed maintenance for District signage and reviewed the parks improvement report, which included authorizing a pump replacement at the pond and tabling a proposal regarding the placement of water lilies.

The Board reviewed and approved several financial and administrative reports, including the tax assessor-collector's report and the bookkeeper's report. Key actions included the adoption of an order levying a penalty on delinquent taxes and the approval of a resolution affirming the Identity Theft Prevention Program. The Board received an update on the operator's report regarding water accountability and connections. Additionally, the engineer provided updates on ongoing water line rehabilitation projects and discussed procedures for maintaining District signage and infrastructure. The Board also discussed parks maintenance, approved the preparation of required financial reports for the Texas Comptroller, and adopted an order calling for a director election.