Harris County Mud 50

The Board discussed a range of topics including a public comment regarding a line extension for a property on Felton Road, an agreement with Harris County relating to General and Special Elections, a report on applying agreed-upon procedures and representation letter, and insurance renewal. The Board reviewed and approved the Engineer's Report, which included updates on applications for service and District projects such as the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) 2016 Water Plant 3 and WWTP No. 1 Improvements. The Board also reviewed the Operations Report, approved Standard Operating Procedures for District Water/Sewer Line Extension, and approved Amendments to the Rate Order. An executive session was held to discuss real property matters.

The order discusses amendments and restatements of rates, rules, and regulations regarding water and sewer connections, rates, and usage. It covers topics such as tap fees, connection policies, service rates for in-district and out-of-district customers, service policies, adoption of rules and regulations concerning waterworks and sanitary sewer systems, water conservation, drought contingency, emergency water management plans, wastewater control orders, and enforcement/civil penalties.

The Board discussed the District Audit for FYE 5/31/2024 and District projects, including cost estimates, potential revenue, and current tax revenue for services under Highway 90, as well as the future GRP fee and building a surface water treatment plant. They also discussed the District Bookkeeper, terminating the contract with Elite Bookkeeping and approving a proposal from Artesian Bookkeeping. An update on the EPA grant was provided, and the Pre-award Compliance Review Report was presented for execution. The President provided an update on customer concerns and field operations.

The meeting addressed public comments regarding stormwater permits, relocation of district facilities, and water and sewer service requests. The Board discussed operations, authorized Cobb Fendley to apply for a variance regarding TCEQ documentation requests, and approved a proposal for the Bal Harbor Force Main Re-Route. The Consumer Confidence Report was reviewed and approved. The Engineer's Report included discussions on various service applications, district projects such as the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) 2016 Water Plant 3 and WWTP No. 1 Improvements, and construction projects like Dreamland Place Phase 1 Drainage Improvements. The Board also discussed the Rate Order, revisions to commercial water service rates, district matters including leak detection and lawn mower procurement, and approved sponsorship for Barrett Youth Enrichment Summer Camp.

The meeting addressed public comments regarding fencing around the detention pond and waterline issues on Penn Street. The Harris County Precinct 3 presented a license plate reader project. The board reviewed the Burton Accounting Agreed-Upon Procedures Report and Representation Letter, and the Engineer's Report, discussing applications for service, design projects including Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) 2016 Water Plant 3 and WWTP No. 1 Improvements, and construction projects such as Dreamland Place Phase 1 Drainage Improvements and FM 1942 and Eagleton Lane Forcemain Extension. The board also discussed sludge removal and considered requesting proposals from Magnaflow and K3. The Strategic Consultant reported on the community change grant opportunity and a District workshop scheduled for March 15.