Service & Operations
Public: No residents were in attendance and one consultant joined via teleconference.
Security: The Montgomery County Constable’s Office presented a security proposal and answered questions from the Board. The Board reviewed proposals submitted by S.E.A.L. Security and On-Site Protection. Director Greene reminded the Board that August 14th was the final service date under S.E.A.L Security’s temporary contract with the POA. The proposals differed in shifts, available response units, equipment, vehicles, arrest authority, coverage, divisions, and rates. The Board requested that Counsel create a side-by-side comparison of each category based on a semi-flexible annual budget of $300,000.
Trash Collection: The Board reported inconsistent service and missed trash collections. Director Greene did note that an email to the District’s trash representative usually restores prompt service.
Bookkeeping: The report included standard updates in the following areas: debt service, CDs (no changes this month), tax transfers and accounts, interest earned, transfers to operating and/or debt service accounts, operating accounts, deposits, joint facility transfers and accounts, check approvals, TexSTAR investment accounts and accrued interest, receivables, budget (11th month), revenue and expense recaps, utility tracking, and the joint water plant budget. The Board discussed the District’s 2027 budget in depth, questioning decreases and increases in estimated expenses and adding line items for security and GIS. The Board also briefly discussed the joint facilities budget, noting that a final budget will be presented at the September meeting for approval.
Infrastructure & Maintenance
Drainage & Detention Ponds: No report was given; a representative will attend the September meeting.
San Jacinto River Authority Matters: The Board reviewed correspondence from the SJRA regarding the Notice to Vote on the Final Global Amendment to Contracts for Groundwater Reduction Planning. Engineers recommended holding off to give MC MUD 88 the opportunity to hear which direction the Board intends to vote, but a clear “yes” or “no” will need to be submitted by December 2026.
Engineer’s Report
Water Plant No. 2 Expansion: The project remains at 64% complete, unchanged from the last two months. Engineers are currently awaiting delivery of aeration equipment.
CIP: The Engineers mentioned that a portion of engineering costs for a future sanitary sewer cleaning & televising from the CIP was included in the FYE2027 under capital outlay. Creating exhibits of the sanitary sewer system utilizing the proposed GIS system would be advantageous in the design phase of the cleaning & televising project.
Birnham Woods Pedestrian Bridge: The project continues to experience delays due to gas lines crossing the drill paths. CenterPoint is actively obtaining equipment to relocate the lines. Bridge delivery remains scheduled for October.
SJRA Surface Waterline Connection: Engineers are finalizing the topographic survey on property owned by Montgomery County Drainage District No. 6. Project designs are anticipated to be final by the end of 2027.
Geographic Information System (GIS): The Board received a presentation from Quiddity’s GIS manager outlining the benefits of building and implementing the system for the District. Uses include a digital system of record (locations of all valves in the District, manholes, dates equipment was installed, pipe sizes, associated projects, etc.), a system of engagement (mapping readily available to appropriate consultants and field operators at all times via the web), and a system of insight (identifying patterns in data). Engineers noted the rising popularity of such a system and that many of their districts have moved forward with GIS.
Storm Water Permitting Matters: Annual required training for applicable consultants was completed on August 6th. The Board approved the wording and location of two signs.
Texas Water Development Board 2026 Water Supply and Infrastructure Grant: Counsel discussed the previously approved Supplemental Agreement between the District, Spring Creek UD, and MC MUD 88.
Operator’s Report
In July, over 10.9 million gallons of water consumption were reported across various categories, a decrease from the previous month. Over 25.2 million gallons were produced by the wells, with 99% of the water accounted for.
The District is back in Stage Two, per the DCP. The Operator noted that revising the DCP will be discussed at the JFAC meeting to require three months of consistent well submergence before moving to Stage One in the future.
Operational reports and updates were provided on the following items: revenue, permit capacities, meter usage across all three districts, high user reports, pumpage and submergence levels (down last month), well data summaries (large drop in capacity), reimbursements, delinquent letters and cutoffs, and uncollectible accounts.
District Communication Matters
National Night Out: The event is tentatively scheduled for October 6th. The location is still undetermined and will need to be confirmed as an additional meeting location.
Legal
Renewal of District’s Insurance Policies: The insurance broker representative discussed the proposed renewal, attributing the overall increase to the District’s increased property value. The Board unanimously approved the renewal.
Arbitrage Rebate Report for the Series 2016 Bonds: Counsel reviewed the necessary process regarding the laws and procedures applicable to this report for the IRS.
2026 Tax Rate: An in-depth breakdown was provided by the financial advisor. The Board weighed in on the calculated options and proceeded to set a public hearing date of Friday, September 11th, 2026, regarding the adoption of the 2026 tax rate.
Upcoming Meetings
August 31st, 6:30 p.m. – Joint Facility Advisory Committee (JFAC) Meeting (Spring Creek UD Administration Building)
September 11th, 11:00 a.m. – Regular Board meeting (ABHR)
October, final date/time pending – National Night Out