Montgomery County Mud 18

The Board discussed various operational and financial reports. The Bookkeeper’s report addressed invoice payments and an update to authorized representatives for the district's accounts. The Tax Assessor/Collector provided status updates on tax collections, the preliminary 2026 value review, and notifications regarding delinquent taxes. The Operator’s report covered meter counts, water accountability, and the authorization for service termination on delinquent accounts, along with updates on smart meters and performance testing reports for water wells. The Engineer’s report included discussions on the Five-Year Plan projects, drainage issues, emergency interconnect agreements, and a denial of a request to amend a Water Supply Agreement with another district. Additionally, the Board denied a new service request for a commercial development and authorized the submission of required Risk and Resilience Assessment and Emergency Response Plan documents to the EPA.

The Board reviewed and approved financial reports, including the Bookkeeper's Report and the Tax Assessor/Collector's Report. The operator provided updates on water accountability, meter counts, and customer service reports, and the Board authorized the termination of services for delinquent accounts. Engineering updates included the award of the contract for the Ground Storage Tank No. 2 Recoating project, discussions on water line interconnect easements, and status reports on various ongoing infrastructure projects. Finally, the Board adopted an order declaring unopposed candidates elected to office for the upcoming Directors Election.

The board meeting agenda includes hearing comments from district residents and reviewing reports from the bookkeeper, tax assessor/collector, and the district operator. Financial and operational business covers the authorization of payments, tax collection status, identity theft reporting, facility operations, maintenance authorizations, and a smart meter pilot program. The engineering report focuses on the Five-Year Plan, developer agreements, drainage issues, generator replacement, emergency water interconnects with neighboring districts, and various encroachment and water service agreements. The attorney's report will address the certification of unopposed candidates and the adoption of an order declaring them elected to office.

The key discussion points included a report on bookkeeping matters and the status of tax collections, noting 98% collection for 2022. Operational and engineering matters were addressed, resulting in the unanimous approval of a reconciliation Change Order for quantities not used and the Final Payment Estimate to G&A Boring Directional, LLC for the Commercial Corridor Water Interconnect. The board also unanimously approved an encroachment request for 44 Logansport pending review. An out-of-District customers agreement with Solemere Place was tabled for further discussion. Furthermore, the board unanimously approved an arbitrage engagement for Series 2012 Bonds and authorized the publication of the proposed 2023 tax rate. The rental of an emergency generator was unanimously approved while repairs are conducted on Well No. 3. All consultant reports were approved, and the list of outstanding bills was approved for payment.

A primary focus of the meeting was conducting a public hearing regarding the District's proposed tax rate for 2022. Following the hearing, the board reviewed, passed, and adopted the Order Establishing Ad Valorem Tax Rate for 2022 and approved an Amendment to the District Information Form reflecting the new rate. Discussion also covered drainage issues within the District. Consultant reports were unanimously approved, and the board subsequently approved the payment of presented bills.