Pritchett Water Supply Corporation

The agenda includes citizen's comments, committee reports (Personnel Policy, Board Policy, Credentials, Budget, Long Range Planning), budget and financial statements review, manager's reports, discussion and possible action on forfeitures, well reports and leaks/hits. Also, old business includes discussion and possible action to approve the Drought Contingency & Emergency Water Demand Management Plan, maintenance of Plant #5, and purchasing an Audio/Visual Recording System. New business involves appointment of directors to fill vacancies, renewal of employee health insurance, purchase of a new truck, approval on Hayes Engineering Work Orders, adopting a resolution for signatures of the Presiding Officers, approval of an Employee/Director Christmas Dinner and Employee Christmas/End of Year Bonuses, updates on Public Utility Code Section 182 and TRWA website information, evaluation of the Manager, and a complaint against a Director.

The meeting addressed equipment issues, including a damaged trackhoe. Personnel matters were discussed, including a newer employee not working out and a new entry-level laborer being hired. Plant and well maintenance needs were reviewed, and updates were given on the SCADA antenna project and the raw water line connection. The board discussed a longevity bonus plan and approved year-end bonuses for employees. A new member was appointed to the Credentials Committee. The board decided to discuss water rates at the next meeting and approved moving forward with necessary improvements and compliance issue corrections at Plant 1B, including replacing the pressure tank. The Employee/Director Christmas Dinner was approved. The board also asked Mr. Meador to design a template to bring to the next meeting to establish a policy to pursue forfeitures.

The meeting included discussions on updating equipment, hiring a new licensed operator, and the progress of electrical work on Well #25. The board considered ideas for late notices due to increased postage costs. There was also discussion regarding reaching out to JP Court to explore options for collecting forfeitures. The board approved awarding a bid to Bobby Jenkins for the installation of an 8" raw water main, and discussed planning for updates and upgrades at plant 1B, including addressing the tank and pressure tank. Advantage Properties nor Gonzalez Camacho were not present to discuss water service.

The meeting included discussions on equipment and vehicle updates, including a potential trade-in for an older track hoe. Plant and well maintenance was reviewed, focusing on the completion of drilling and casing for Well #25. An insurance update was provided, noting the decision to stay with Allied for insurance coverage and the purchase of Cyber Security from Cowbell. The board approved Lisa Sneed, George Stevenson, and Danny Weems as candidates for directors and adopted a resolution declaring them as unopposed candidates. The agenda for the upcoming year was accepted with updated officer information, and a decision was made to forgo door prizes and refreshments at the Member's meeting.

The meeting addressed complaints from the PUC regarding directors missing meetings and the board not sending letters, as well as a complaint from the OAG. The board discussed the need for all members to sign a statement confirming they have read the Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation, and the Tariff. There were concerns raised about staffing levels for handling complaints and the need for legal counsel specializing in PUC and OAG matters. The board also accepted the resignations of Mr. Yordy and Mr. Campbell.