Trash Collection: There were no complaints reported.
Bookkeeping: The District’s bookkeeper report consisted of snapshots of multiple accounts and updates; debt service, CD non- renewals and transfers of earned interests, bond payments, tax account, TexStar investments accounts, transfers to operating accounts, gained interests, Operating account; deposits, comparison charts, check approvals, wires, refund accounts, operating investments, maintenance billing, budget (on six month of budget), joint facility reports, and tracking.
Infrastructure & Maintenance
Drainage & Detention Ponds: The District received almost seven inches of rainfall within the last 90 days, bringing the total rainfall of the year to 39.56 inches. Monthly mowings and hand trimmings were reported as on schedule. Fall overseed application was reapplied in late December and in January, crews applied herbicide to all the rip-rap and fence line areas. Spring overseed and fertilization is anticipated to start within the next four weeks.
San Jacinto River Authority Matters: Discussion was moved to executive session.
Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District Matters: There were no new matters discussed.
Engineer’s Report:
Water Plant No. 2 Expansion – Contractor is on site and plans to start pouring panels on Saturday. Engineering mentioned that the crew is moving rapidly, which is great to see. Exterior coating of the GST was needed and the Board agreed to match the white “coloring” on existing equipment.
CIP – Engineering quickly went over the changes updated on the CIP, including minor project cost updates and the SJRA waterline extension.
Birnham Woods Pedestrian Bridge – Sidewalks are in the process of being poured. They are still waiting on the installation of the bridge itself and will take a few more months. Director Cote asked about lane closures, which the Engineers confirmed will be needed but that Traffic Control would be there to assist. Dates of the closures will be provided to the Board as soon as possible so that proper notifications can be posted on the District’s website.
SJRA Surface Waterline Connection – Discussion was moved to executive session.
Storm Water Permitting Matters – Continuing Year Two of MS4. Year One report was finalized and was approved by the Board to be submitted to the TCEQ.
Operator’s Report: February reported over 20 million gallons of consumption across various categories, double from last month. A little over 21 million gallons were generated by the wells. 95% was accounted for. Operations report and updates were given on the following items; waste water plant, bills and receivables, irrigation usage charts, EyeOnWater accounts update (up by three) and reported leaks, connection recaps, pumpage levels as well as submergence levels, well data summaries, high users, delinquent accounts and cut offs. The Board briefly discussed recurring testing dates. The Operator recommended staying at Stage Two.
District Communication Matters: Recommendations for posting over the next month were given to Director Greene. Approvals of such items will continue outside the meeting.
Legal
Annual Agenda Items: Counsel discussed filing and reviewing annual items such as the Annual Report on Implementation of the Water Conservation Plan (snap shot of water laws), the Drought Contingency Plan (2029 is the next time updates are required), the Emergency Preparedness Plan (lets the TCEQ know how the District plans on responding to emergencies and/or disasters), the Critical Load Spreadsheet (formal request of energy from power companies in case of outages) and lastly filing of the Water Loss Audit (over the last year). Appropriate items were submitted and/or reviewed.
2026 Director’s Election: The three positions opening up in May were filled and uncontested. The room reminisced and thanked Director Cote for serving the District as a Director for over a decade. The Board accepted the Certificate Declaring Unopposed Status of Candidates for the Election, adopted the Order Cancelling the Election and Declaring Unopposed Candidates Elected to Office and finally, authorized the cancellation of the county contract for election services.
Upcoming Meetings
April 10th, 11 AM at ABHR – Regular meeting day, location and time.
March 31st, 6 or 6:30 PM at Spring Creek UD Admin Building – Joint Facility Advisory Committee (JFAC) meeting. Director Cote requested that those that will be joining the Board as directors in May, be forwarded the emails regarding this meeting. Counsel will oblige.
