West Harris County Regional Water Authority

The board discussed engineering matters, including updates on emergency preparedness workshops and surface water conversion percentages. Key actions included the approval of multiple pay estimates and change orders for various construction contracts, such as the Surface Water Supply Project segments and the RePump Station. The board also authorized addenda to several master services agreements and received reports on ongoing design contracts. Financial approvals covered the bookkeeper's report, disbursements, and a credit to Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 12. Furthermore, the board approved a vibration monitoring proposal and the annual report on the implementation of the Water Conservation Plan for submission to the Texas Water Development Board, and reviewed the current Drought Contingency Plan.

The Board of Directors discussed various operational and project-related updates. Key topics included a report on the Surface Water Supply Project (SWSP) Central Pump Station being put into service, status reports on numerous ongoing construction segments, and the approval of various pay estimates for construction contractors. Professional service agreements were approved for engineering, title company work, and engineering consulting. The Board also discussed the Authority's 25th-anniversary efforts, social media engagement, and water conservation initiatives. Additionally, the Board approved an annual report regarding continuing disclosure of information and adopted a resolution commending a long-serving associate for their 25 years of service.

The Board of Directors held a session to formally recognize and honor Wayne Ahrens for his 25 years of service as the program manager and engineer for the Authority. A resolution was adopted to express appreciation for his contributions to the Authority's infrastructure and capital projects, particularly the surface water supply project. The meeting concluded with the acknowledgment of his upcoming retirement.

The board discussed public comments regarding billing adjustments, adopted an order declaring directors elected and canceling the director appointment process, reviewed the engineer's report on surface water conversion and ongoing construction projects, and authorized payment estimates for multiple construction contractors. Additionally, the board approved the purchase of replacement air release valves, discussed mobile teaching lab events, and authorized the filing of the critical load spreadsheet for authority facilities. The bookkeeper's report and associated disbursements were also reviewed and approved.

The Design Committee will hold a meeting to discuss Authority operations, including water supply, delivery, maintenance, billing, and drought conditions. The committee will also address capital projects such as the Surface Water Supply Project segments and the Northeast Water Purification Plant expansion. Additional agenda items include nonconstruction service agreements, real property interest acquisition, financial matters involving bill payments, bond issues, and audit reports, and an executive session to deliberate on real property, legal consultations, and security infrastructure.