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The board discussed relationships with various government entities, including a grant from the Sabine River Authority and potential infrastructure projects in local subdivisions. The board authorized negotiations for sewer contracts with South Newton and explored potential water and wastewater service agreements for the Kinard Estates and Parkview subdivisions. Additionally, the board approved changes to the personnel policy, authorized the General Manager to make loan principal payments, reviewed the status of ongoing projects such as the upcoming audit and meter installation, and addressed recent water line repairs.

Key discussions during the meeting included action on leak adjustments, specifically approving one for account number 596240. Confidential personnel matters were considered in closed session, resulting in the denial of a grievance. Discussions concerning government entity relationships involved negotiating a new 25-year wastewater processing contract with South Newton and applying for a $30,000 grant with the Sabine River Authority for wastewater line expansion. The board also discussed boundary determination with the City of Orange. The committee reviewed expense accounts and bills for payment. The need for GPS tracking on district vehicles was discussed, with several options researched, and the item was tabled for further information gathering. The 2026 Board Election date was set for May 2, 2026, with an administrator appointed. Updates were provided on ongoing projects, including completion milestones for the Doty Road project and the repair of the FM 1130 tower inlet pipe. Finally, the General Manager's 2025 evaluation and contract were favorably reviewed and approved in open session following a closed session deliberation.

Orange County is holding a public hearing to discuss the citizen participation plan, local housing and community development needs, the amount of TxCDBG funding available, all eligible TxCDBG activities, and the use of past TxCDBG funds, regarding the submission of an application to the Texas Department of Agriculture for a Texas Community Development Block Grant Program (TxCDBG) grant.

The meeting included a discussion about Mauriceville Municipal Utility District's Master Plan, Projects, and Budget. Brad presented water and sewer revenue and customer count totals from 2012-2025, along with the average consumption of residential customers. A rate study summary for 2025 was reviewed, comparing rates with other districts and cities. Rate reduction information was discussed, with an agreement that a rate reduction is not suggested at this time. The master plan completed/implemented since 2023 was also reviewed.

The meeting covered various topics, including discussions with government entities regarding insurance ratings and potential COVID grant funds for district projects. The board discussed and took action on the FM 1136 & FM 2802 Elevated Storage Tank Rehabilitation Project, including reviewing inspection findings and planning the bid process. There was also a discussion about the TCEQ October 2024 MMUD Wastewater Inspection and ongoing board-approved projects, such as the STI administration building project and potential housing developments. The board approved a resolution to enter into an agreement with Orange County for grant funding for the Doty Road expansion project. Additionally, the board held a closed meeting to discuss the evaluation of the General Manager and confidential employee matters.