Northwest Harris County Mud 5

The Board of Directors appointed a new director to fill a vacancy and discussed various community concerns, including water service, potential sidewalk and trail extensions, and requests to clean lift stations. The meeting included presentations of the law enforcement, park and trail, bookkeeper, operator, and engineer reports. Key business actions included approving an Identity Theft Prevention Program, authorizing a report filing with the Texas Comptroller, reviewing solid waste collection fee increases, engaging a delinquent tax attorney, and making decisions on various annexation requests.

The special meeting focused on two main agenda items: the consideration of appointing a director to fill the vacancy left by a resignation, and pending business. During the discussion on the director vacancy, the Board deliberated on whether to leave the position open until the May 2026 election or to appoint a director sooner, ultimately agreeing to interview interested candidates before making a final decision.

Key discussions and actions included the presentation of the Constable's law enforcement report, the approval of the Order adopting an over 65 or disabled tax exemption for the 2026 tax year, and review of the parks and trails report, which included approval of pay applications. The Board also approved the bookkeeper's report, invoices, and investment schedules. The operator's report was accepted, noting 8,251 total connections, 96.9% water accounted for, and no waste discharge permit violations; service termination for delinquent customers was authorized. The attorney provided an update on 2025 tax collections (57% collected). The auditors' limited scope examination for reimbursing CC Shaw Limited was reviewed and authorized. The engineer's report resulted in the approval of submitting the 22nd bond application to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, and authorization to prepare the Risk and Resiliency Assessment and Emergency Response Plan. The Storm Water Solutions report was approved. Finally, the Board adopted an order calling the Director's election for May 2, 2026, and discussed deferring an appointment decision and requesting a modified proposal from Best Trash regarding a fee increase.

The Board meeting focused on several reports and actions. Key discussions included the presentation of the Harris County Constable's Office law enforcement report. The Board approved the dark Condon parks and trails report, including the status of the nature park, Phase 3 trails agreement with Harris County, sign replacement, and bridge caps. Financial matters reviewed included the bookkeeper's report, invoices, investments, and general fund comparison against budget. The operator's report noted 8,242 total connections and approved the report while authorizing service termination for delinquent customers. The engineer's report covered fee proposals, approval of a utility financing and reimbursement agreement for the Horizon at Cypress development, and updates on the risk and resilience assessment requirement, bond application status, and ongoing construction projects. The Storm Water Solutions (SWS) report was also approved, with one director abstaining. Finally, the Board acknowledged and approved the attorney's action to prepare and file the required eminent domain report with the state comptroller's office. Director Mindy Cernosek submitted her resignation due to moving from the District, which the Board accepted.

The Board discussed and acted on various reports and items, including the constable's law enforcement report, parks and trails report, bookkeeper's report, and the audit report for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2025. They reviewed the District's Investment Policy and compliance with Texas Local Government Code, Section 2271, as well as continuing disclosure obligations. The operator's report, engineer's report, and Storm Water Solutions report were also reviewed and approved, with Director Griffith abstaining from the SWS discussion and voting. The Board also discussed non-potable water rates, insurance coverage renewal, and designated a director for the Association of Water Board Directors election.