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The board discussed the pool opening and potential improvements, including replacing the grass with turf and the future need for another pool. Security measures were reviewed, including increased patrol hours and the potential need for "no trespassing" signs. The mowing and landscaping maintenance were reported to be going well. The District operator reported on water connections, population estimates, and water loss, and addressed issues with residents flushing non-flushable items. The engineer provided updates on construction projects, pay applications, and the Water Treatment Plant No. 1 High Service Pump Station. Bond Application No. 11 was discussed, along with street and utility construction agreements. A proposal for Bond Application No. 12 was approved. The board also discussed offsite easements for wastewater line construction and approved the Fifth Amendment to the Agreement for Wholesale Wastewater Service with the City of Jarrell. The bookkeeper's report was reviewed, and the board approved transfers, payments, certificate of deposit renewals, and a bond payment. Emergency response matters were discussed, including the formation of a task force and the implementation of the Everbridge emergency notification system. Finally, the board considered budget and tax items, including the preliminary estimate of taxable value and the schedule for adopting the 2021-2022 budget and 2021 tax rate.

The board addressed the HOA's enforcement of restrictive covenant violations, the Library's funding, and the issuance of the District's Unlimited Tax and Revenue Bonds, Series 2021. They also discussed the 2021/2022 budget and tax rate, approving the budget and setting the tax rate at $0.9475 per $100 of taxable value. The board also discussed the manager's report, website maintenance agreement, development agreements, security matters, landscaping maintenance, the District operator's report, and the engineer's report. They also considered the substitution of land of equal value, and the bookkeeper’s report.

The meeting included discussions on the Library's office lease for the 2022 calendar year, an emergency response plan, the bookkeeper's report, and the District's Unlimited Tax and Revenue Bonds, Series 2021. The board also discussed the status of hiring a parks and recreation manager, the purchase of additional park land, security items, and the mowing and landscaping maintenance report. Additionally, there were discussions on smart meters, recouping costs from Suddenlink for broken water and wastewater lines, and potential funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

The meeting included discussions and actions regarding the acquisition of offsite utility easements, including engaging legal counsel for potential eminent domain proceedings. The board addressed bond items, including the receipt of a pre-purchase inspection letter from the TCEQ and the approval of reimbursable costs to the developer. The manager's report covered the reopening of the Jarrell Community Library, pool status, and housing sales. Security matters were discussed, including the need for warning signs on District property. Park and recreational facilities were reviewed, and the board considered mowing and landscaping items. The District operator's report included updates on connections, population, water loss, and repairs. Water, wastewater, and rate matters were addressed, including the City of Jarrell's wastewater system master plan and service to a District resident. The engineer's report covered construction bids, design proposals, and agreements. The bookkeeper's report included transfers, payments, and renewal of certificates of deposit. The attorney's report covered a fund balance policy and joining the Texas Water Conservation Association. The board also discussed its future meeting schedule.

The board discussed the potential for water aerobics classes to continue at the District's pool after the summer and the possible use of the District's clubhouse for classes during colder months. They approved a resolution for the $4,900,000 Unlimited Tax and Revenue Bonds, Series 2020A, designated Bank of Texas as the paying agent, and authorized payment of the Attorney General bond review fee. They also approved the release of $265,202.84 to SonWest Co. for reimbursement of construction and engineering costs of Sonterra West Section 13. The board proposed a 2020 tax rate of $0.9475 per $100 of assessed value, scheduled a public hearing on the tax rate, and authorized the publication of notice for the hearing. Crossroads Utility Services was authorized to resume termination of water service to delinquent accounts and assess late fees. The board also discussed park and recreational facilities, bulk waste pick-up, water, wastewater, and rate matters, and waterline easements.