Luce Bayou Public Utility District

Key discussions during the meeting included the acceptance of the Tax Assessor/Collector's Report, which noted 12.24% collection of the 2025 levy as of December 31, 2025, and the authorization of disbursements from the tax account. The Board also reviewed the December 2025 Bookkeeper's Report, including budgeted versus actual revenues and expenditures, and authorized payment of the District's bills. The Engineering Report prompted a lengthy discussion regarding the possibility of depositing a monetary downpayment for a generator due to extended lead times; the engineer agreed to commence design work. Updates were provided on district developments, construction activity, and utility requests. The Operations Report indicated 398 active accounts as of January 7, 2026, and detailed a force main break that occurred on January 2, 2026, due to an electrical surge, leading to a discussion on insurance claims. The Board unanimously approved the SWS Maintenance Report for the mitigation and detention basins. Finally, the Board adopted the Order Calling Directors Election for the May 2, 2026, election, subject to completion if the election becomes contested.

The Board of Directors will consider and act upon several important matters. Key agenda items include actions related to the proposed sale of Series 2026 bonds, such as approving the Official Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement, and authorizing advertisement for the bond sale. The Board will also address reports from the Tax Assessor/Collector concerning fund disbursements, delinquent account collection, and homestead tax exemptions. The Bookkeeper's Report involves reviewing director fees, authorizing bill payments, reviewing investments, and considering the Operating Budget for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027. Further discussions involve developer and engineer reports, including matters related to specific real estate developments and utility service requests, status updates on the Wastewater Treatment Plant Flow Study, and operational reports including maintenance authorization and service terminations for delinquent accounts. New business includes requesting an estimate of value from the Appraisal District, and the Attorney's Report will cover procedures for a Director Election and status of required governmental report submissions.

The Board reviewed and unanimously approved the November 2025 Bookkeeper's Report and authorized payment of the District's bills. The Board also accepted the Tax Assessor/Collector's Report, authorizing the disbursement of funds from the tax account, and reviewed the Delinquent Tax Roll. Key discussions included updates from the Engineer regarding development activities, construction by the Texas Department of Transportation, utility commitment requests, and the Series 2025 Bond Application submission. The Operator's Report noted 308 active accounts and 90.02% water accountability for November 2025, along with updates on the transition to Starnik for online billing and payment processing. The Board approved the Operator's Report and authorized the termination of delinquent accounts. Furthermore, the Board approved two notices concerning the Storm Water Quality Management Plan to the Harris County Engineering Department but denied a proposal for quarterly herbicide application. Legal counsel advised Directors to complete mandatory cyber security awareness training by January 31, 2026, and noted that an order calling the Directors Election must be adopted at the January 7, 2026, meeting.

The Board of Directors meeting agenda includes several key items for consideration and action. These include public comments from residents, reports from the Tax Assessor/Collector concerning fund disbursement and delinquent accounts, and the Bookkeeper's Report covering director fees, bill payments, and investment review, as well as considering an Amended and Restated Agreement for Bookkeeping Services. The agenda also features developer reports, specifically regarding Villages of Pinewood, and an Engineer's Report detailing discussions on projects by Ashton Woods, L.L.C., the FM 2100 Reconstruction Project by TxDOT, utility service requests, a tract developed by Panjawani Energy Properties, L.L.C., the status of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Flow Study, and Bond Issue No. 3. Operational matters include facility maintenance, repairs, and service termination for delinquent utility accounts. The board will also address the status of maintenance for the Idleloch Detention Pond, New Business, Old Business (including cyber security training status), and the Attorney's Report, which covers procedures for a Directors Election in May 2026 and the submission of required annual reports to the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.

The Board discussed the Tax Assessor/Collector's Report, noting the District's 2024 levy collection rate. They reviewed the Delinquent Tax Roll and the Engineering Report, covering development updates, utility requests, and bond application submissions. The October 2025 Bookkeeper's Report was reviewed, and payment of the District's bills was authorized. The Operations Report was presented, including data on active accounts, water production, sales, and maintenance. The Board also discussed the transition to Starnik for online billing and payment processing, approving the necessary Merchant Attestation. They reviewed the maintenance of mitigation and detention basins, approving a proposal for herbicide application. A public hearing was convened regarding the 2025 tax rate, and the Board set the debt service and maintenance & operations tax rates, adopting the ORDER LEVYING TAXES. An amendment to the District's Information Form was approved. The Board ratified the correspondence to Ashton Woods regarding responsibility for the Idleloch Detention Pond. Finally, the Board was informed of the Holiday Schedule for solid waste collection.