Montgomery County Fresh Water Supply District 6

Key discussions included the operators' report detailing leak issues and repairs, where the Board unanimously approved sending invoices for leak repairs caused by a boring company directly to that company. The Bookkeeper's Report was approved, including the payment of invoices and bond invoices from Lightpoint. The engineer reported that the final design for the water line replacement is nearing completion and is expected to go to bid in January. The engineer also presented a feasibility study concerning providing water service to LCCA, discussing capacity, TCEQ requirements, and the options of annexation or easement agreements; a final decision on this matter is scheduled for the next meeting on December 2, 2025. The Financial Advisor expressed support for supplying water to LCCA. The Attorney provided deadlines related to the upcoming May election and resolutions were passed authorizing a review of the investment policy/qualified brokers list and authorizing an eminent domain filing with the comptroller.

The Board of Directors convened to discuss and approve the order levying taxes for the tax year 2023. The ad valorem maintenance tax was set at $0.2781 on each $100 of assessed valuation of taxable property within the District. The tax assessor-collector was authorized to collect the taxes, which are due upon receipt of the tax bill and payable before January 31, 2024. Penalties and interest will be applied to delinquent taxes.

Key discussions included operational updates from the operators regarding leak issues, repairs, and coordination on the new water line project. The Board approved the Bookkeeper's Report and authorized payment of invoices. A decision was made to shut off service for accounts without payment by the shut-off date. Regarding the new water line project, the Board resolved to proceed with submitting the project to TCEQ and authorized an offer to provide water service to LLCA, contingent upon receiving a deposit, annexation, and a service agreement. The Attorney provided deadlines related to the upcoming May election.

The Board convened to discuss and adopt an order levying taxes for the tax year 2024. The ad valorem tax rate of $0.2984 on each $100 of assessed valuation was approved for providing interest and principal payments on the District's bonds. Additionally, a maintenance tax of $0.2611 on each $100 of assessed valuation was approved to fund the payment of operation, maintenance, and administrative expenses. The tax assessor-collector is authorized to collect the taxes, which are due upon receipt of the tax bill and payable before January 31, 2025.

The Board of Directors meeting agenda included public comment, operator and engineer reports, and updates from the bookkeeper concerning operations and customer appeals. Key discussion points involved authorizing the preparation of the Consumer Confidence Report, reviewing the LCCA Update, and adopting a resolution setting wage rate scales. The attorney's report addressed authorizing the filing of the Special Purpose District Financial and Tax Report with the Comptroller and director election updates. A supplemental agenda item focused on adopting an order to declare unopposed candidates elected and cancel the Directors Election.