Service & Operations
Public: Two residents and one consultant joined via teleconference.
Security: The Board will continue to coordinate discussions regarding combined security efforts with MUD 88 and Spring Creek UD.
Trash Collection: Nothing to report.
Bookkeeping: The report included standard updates in the following areas: debt service, CDs (two renewed), interest earned, tax deposits and transfers, bond payments, operating and investment accounts, deposits, interest earned, capital projects, comparisons, return fees, joint facility transfers and accounts, check approvals, TexSTAR investment accounts and accrued interest, interest rates, maintenance tax, withdrawals, budget (final month), revenue and expense recaps, utility tracking, and the joint water plant budget. The Board adopted the District’s and the Joint Facilities fiscal year end 2027 budgets. Counsel also reviewed annual items, including the Resolution Establishing the Authorized Depository Institutions and Adopting List of Qualified Broker/Dealers with Whom the District May Engage in Investment Transactions and the Resolution Regarding Annual Review of Investment Policy; both were adopted.
Infrastructure & Maintenance
Drainage & Detention Ponds: The representative recapped the District’s total rainfall for the year to date at 34.20 inches, compared with 39.56 inches last year. Mowing and trimming for the quarter remained on schedule, though she noted a delay in August’s mowing due to rain. The area has since been serviced by the hand trimming crew. Herbicide treatment is scheduled for September, and fall overseeding and fertilization are scheduled for October/November. Representatives also discussed amending the current agreement to add a clause for variable energy charges, and the Board asked Counsel to review and present an amendment next month using similar language from the District’s current contract with the Operator.
San Jacinto River Authority Matters: A consensus among all three Districts to object to SJRA’s amendment was confirmed; The Board adopted a resolution opposing the proposed amendment.
Engineer’s Report Water Plant No. 2 Expansion: Engineers are still awaiting delivery of the aeration equipment. Once delivered, the contractor will remobilize.
CIP: Unchanged.
Birnham Woods Pedestrian Bridge: CenterPoint is actively obtaining an easement to relocate a conflicting gas line. Bridge delivery is scheduled for late October or early November.
SJRA Surface Waterline Connection: Engineers received authorization from Montgomery County Drainage District No. 6 to conduct the geotechnical investigation upon receipt of a $5,000 construction deposit for potential damages. The topographic survey was finalized, the design is 30% complete, and the project is anticipated to be final by the end of 2027.
Geographic Information System (GIS): The Board approved the GIS software with field verification, presented last month and finalized the budget line for it.
Storm Water Permitting Matters: Engineers displayed a short video to the Board regarding stormwater drains (‘Stormwater Drains Aren’t Trash Dumpsters’) and confirmed installation of one sign.
America’s Water Infrastructure Act (“AWIA”): Engineers briefly discussed submission dates for the Risk & Resilience Assessment (RRA, submitted June 25, 2026) and Emergency Response Plan (ERP, due December 31, 2026).
Chicot Well: Director Slotnick asked Engineers to revisit the need for a Chicot well. An in-depth discussion covered concerning water results, current water resources and active surface water projects, risks, potential negotiations, and timeline constraints.
Operator’s Report
In August, almost 40 million gallons of water consumption were reported across various categories, a significant increase from the previous month; the Board associated the increase with the District being in Stage One for part of the month. Over 37.7 million gallons were produced by the wells, with 98% of the water accounted for.
The District advanced to Stage Three on September 1st, per the DCP. The Operator also reported that the proposed amendment to the DCP was approved by the other MUDs at the JFAC meeting (requiring three months of consistent well submergence data before changing stages in the future).
Operational reports and updates were provided on the following items: revenue, connections and vacancies, EyeOnWater accounts (523), leaks in the District (one), biological samples taken, permit capacities, irrigation usage across all three districts, high user reports, pumpage and submergence levels (up from last month), well data summaries and future monthly/quarterly reports, reimbursements, delinquent letters and cutoffs, and uncollectible accounts.
District Communication Matters
Alerts: Statistics for the District’s Stage 3 alerts were given to the Board for review and comparison with past messages.
National Night Out: The event is tentatively scheduled for October 6th or 8th. The location was adopted as an additional in -District meeting location.
Legal
Strategic Partnership Agreement: The Board reviewed a proposal for Sales Tax Monitoring and Recovery Services and considered the potential financial benefits. The Board approved the services and discussed the required meetings to proceed.
2026 Tax Rate: The Board opened a hearing regarding the adoption of the 2026 tax rate, during which no residents provided comments. The Board closed the hearing and adopted a total tax rate of $0.56; $0.33 for debt service and $0.23 for maintenance and operating expenses.
Upcoming Meetings
September 30th, 6:30 p.m. – Informational Session at Spring Creek UD Administration Building; 2350 Leichester Drive, Spring, Texas 77386
Late September/early October, final date/time/location pending – In-District meeting for Sales Tax Monitoring
October, final date/time pending – National Night Out; 30207 Legends Ridge Dr, Spring, TX 77386
October 9th, 11:00 a.m. – Regular Board meeting (ABHR)