Fort Bend County Water Control And Improvement District 3

The Board meeting included discussions on public comments regarding project transparency and district operations. Key operational items covered were the Tax Assessor/Collector’s report, bookkeeper reports including invoice payments, and the operator's update on infrastructure repairs such as water plant ceiling fixes, valve damage, and well maintenance. The engineer provided status updates on Lake 1 and 4 water loss issues, grant applications for infrastructure projects, and compliance with TCEQ violations. Legal discussions centered on the annual review of the Covered Applications and Prohibited Technology Policy and authorization for the use of surplus funds for infrastructure repairs. The Board held an executive session regarding potential litigation and discussed plans for a future Town Hall meeting and the potential engagement of a special projects engineer.

The Board meeting addressed public comments regarding HOA expenses versus District responsibilities and water loss issues in Lakes 1 and 4. The Board approved the minutes from the December 19, 2025, meeting, and subsequently approved the Tax Assessor/Collector's Report and the Bookkeeper's Report, authorizing payment of listed invoices. Discussions on the Operator's Report noted difficulty locating transfer lines between storage tanks. The Engineer's Report included approval for payment to Joe Ochoa Roofing for Water Plant #2 roof replacement, updates on Well #3 completion pending TCEQ approval, and a discussion on potential funding for Capital Improvement Projects using remaining bond funds. The Board voted to refill Lake 4 based on the engineer's recommendation to test if sealing occurs. Under the Attorney's Report, the Board adopted a resolution to maintain the same tax exemptions for disabled and 65+ individuals for 2026 as in 2025, authorized a 20% penalty on 2025 delinquent taxes, and called for a Directors Election on May 2, 2026. The Board also approved a Joint Election Agreement with Fort Bend County and designated SK Law as the agent for the election. The Board convened in Closed Session to discuss potential litigation and took no further action upon returning to Open Session.

The Board meeting involved public comments regarding consultant fees and lake meetings. The Board approved the minutes for the meeting held on November 21, 2025, and approved the Tax Assessor/Collector's Report. Financial reports included approval of the Bookkeeper's Report and authorization for check payments. In the Operator's Report, the Board approved the proposal of $5,200 for concrete sidewalk repair at Water Plant #2, contingent upon Aber Fence relocating a gate. The Engineer's Report focused heavily on water loss at Lakes 1 and 4, leading to the authorization of borings in both lakes not to exceed $12,000, subject to specific Director approvals. The Board adopted resolutions for the Annual Review of Eminent Domain Authority (required filing by February 1, 2026) and the Annual Review of Covered Applications Policy. Later documents show discussions regarding the lake water loss concluded the issue was likely due to sealing, wicking, and evaporation, recommending Lake 4 be filled. A payment for the Water Plant No. 2 Roof Replacement contract to Joe Ochoa Roofing for $7,735 was considered.

The meeting included discussions and reports from various departments. The public raised concerns about Lakes 1 and 4. The Tax Assessor/Collector's Report and Bookkeeper's Report were reviewed and approved. The Operator's Report highlighted the completion of rehab work at Water Plant #1 and repairs at Water Plant #2. The Engineer's Report included awarding a project for the replacement of the roof at the Water Plant #2 control building and discussion of water loss issues at Lakes 1 and 4. The Board also discussed and accepted the Gallagher proposal for insurance renewal. Additionally, the board reviewed and authorized the filing of documentation of eminent domain authority and reviewed covered applications and prohibited technology policy.

The meeting addressed several key areas including discussion of deferring account terminations and waiving late fees during the COVID-19 emergency. The board reviewed the Tax Assessor/Collector's Report and the Bookkeeper's Report, approving payments. The Engineer's Report included discussion of the Lake 6 Dam Spillway Structure and a proposal for a topographic survey, as well as a proposal to install a concrete floor in Ground Storage Tank #1 at Water Plant #2. A website report was also reviewed, with no action deemed necessary.