Montgomery County Utility District 4

The Board of Directors will conduct its regular meeting with agenda items including public comments, reports from the Wastewater Treatment Plant Committee and the Joint Water Operations Committee. Financial matters to be addressed involve authorizing payment of the District's bills and accepting the Investment Report. The Board will also review the Tax Assessor/Collector's Report concerning delinquent accounts. Further discussions under the Engineer's Report will cover the status of the Final Pay Estimate for Jasper Well and Plant Improvements Project, the status of the Lake View Village Storm Sewer Reroute Project (including consideration of easement and construction bids), the feasibility study for April Plaza Marina, the generator study, and the status of the Water Well No. 2 Inspection and Rehabilitation Project.

The agenda for the regular meeting includes several critical items for deliberation and action. Key discussion topics involve receiving reports from the Wastewater Treatment Plant Committee, Bookkeeper, Tax Assessor/Collector, Engineer, and Operator. The Board will consider authorizing payment of bills and reviewing investment reports. Engineering matters include updates on drainage issues, status of service requests, the Water Oak development feasibility study, and hydro tank design. The Operator's report will cover facility operations and potential termination of service for delinquent accounts, as well as the adoption of an Amended Rate Order. Old business includes garbage collection matters. New business focuses on the renewal of the District's insurance policies expiring March 31, 2026. The Attorney's Report covers the approval of a land deed conveyance, the status of an annexation, submittal of an eminent domain report, discussion of annual cyber security training, and adoption of an Order Calling Directors Election for May 2, 2026, including approving an Election Services Agreement.

The approved budget includes income from various sources such as water and wastewater customer service revenue, reconnection fees, regulatory fees, grease trap inspection fees, sewer purchases, maintenance tax collections, tap connections, inspection fees, penalties and interest, interest earned, and miscellaneous income. Expenses cover operations, maintenance, repairs for water and wastewater, regional STP expense, garbage expense, storm drainage repair, tap connection expenditures, inspection expense, legal and auditing fees, engineering fees, GIS mapping, website hosting, bookkeeping fees, legal notices, printing and office supplies, postage, insurance, AWBD expense, bank service charge, travel expense, arbitrage analysis, and payroll expenses. Other income includes transfers from capital projects and reimbursements from the City of Conroe. Other expenses cover capital outlays, sewer main repair, waterline pigging, sanitary sewer line cleaning, lift station generator, valve survey, new hydro tank, and transfers to the debt service fund.

The meeting addressed public comments regarding curbside recycling services and heavy trash pickup. The operator reported on wastewater treatment plant maintenance, an excursion in phosphorus levels, water pumping percentages, and customer accounts. The board authorized repairs to a storm sewer pipe and the replacement of a wall and fence. They also awarded a contract for the replacement of the bottom of the ground storage tank. The bookkeeper presented financial reports, and the tax assessor/collector's report was reviewed. The board accepted a feasibility report, requested an additional deposit, and voted to annex 2.893 acres. They also discussed the relocation of a storm sewer, website traffic, and updates from the Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District. The attorney presented reports on bonds and insurance, the submission of financial documents, and legislative updates regarding website requirements. A special meeting was scheduled to discuss water and sewer agreements.

The order discusses the levy of taxes for Montgomery County Utility District No. 4. It addresses the necessity of fixing a specific tax rate for the 2025 tax year based on the district's tax rolls and the need to levy and collect a maintenance tax for planning, maintaining, repairing, and operating the district's facilities. The order specifies an ad valorem debt service tax of $0.049 on each $100 of taxable property and a maintenance tax of $0.101 on each $100 of taxable property within the district for the 2025 tax year. It also states that the taxes levied will be delinquent after January 31, 2026.