Public: One resident was physically in attendance.
Trash Collection: There was no report submitted. In between meetings, the website’s trash page was updated to reflect that batteries are not accepted and a link to a battery disposal company was added.
Bookkeeping: Report included standard updates in the following areas; debt service payment schedules, CD maturity and bank interest rates, Texstar accounts, tax accounts (deposits coming in from payments), interest coming in, capital projects, construction checks, funding for 2025 bond, bond sale checks for approvals, capital balances, snapshots of the bonds, operating accounts, check approvals and cancellations, TCEQ annual checks, deposit refund accounts, operating investments accounts, budget, joint facility accounts and budget, and utility tracking. The Board also accepted the annual disclosure statements from their Investment Officer and Bookkeeper.
Infrastructure & Maintenance
Drainage & Detention Ponds: No report.
San Jacinto River Authority Matters: Item was deferred to executive session.
Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District Matters: Item was deferred to executive session.
Engineer’s Report:
Water Plant No. 2 Expansion – Pre-construction meeting was held on January 7th. The contractor will mobilize soon and site preparation is scheduled for February.
CIP – No updates since March 2025.
Birnham Woods Pedestrian Bridge – Pre-construction meeting is scheduled for January 12th.
SJRA Surface Waterline Connection – This item will be discussed during the executive session.
Storm Water Permitting Matters – Entering Year Two of MS4. Year 1 was three months and an annual report is being created to submit to the TCEQ. The Board approved authorizing administrative services for the report.
TCEQ Inspection of Facilities – No additional updates; Engineers will give their recommendations during the February meeting.
2025 Annual Water Plant Inspection – Plant 1 GS Tanks are scheduled to be replaced in a three year period; as they approach their 25 year life span, the Engineers will give it more attention. Broken screens on the vents will be repaired. Hydro pneumatic tanks were drained for proper inspection; corrosion was present. The District’s Operator will submit a proposal for touchup coating to be addressed.
Drought Contingency Plan: Still in Stage Two. Per Director Cote’s request last month, a graph and short explanation regarding the District’s change in stages was presented and discussed at length. The Board requested additional indicators be added to the graph, such as stage triggers, so that it may be understood by regular consumers. There was also a request to revisit the rebate program for smart meter installations, which the Board would like added to the graph and an email alert sent when ready. Director Cote suggested that the District’s Operator introduce the District’s POA to Wise Guys, a third party water conservation company.
Operator’s Report: December reported over 12 million gallons of consumption across various categories, much lower than last month. Over 30 million gallons were generated by the wells. 104% was accounted for. The representative reported that operations are within capacity and standard; EyeOnWater accounts update, connection recaps, monthly permitted percentages, pumpage levels, well data summaries, high users, bills and receivables, irrigation reports, Lone Star usage, leak summaries, delinquent accounts and cut offs. Well 2 is still at Stage Two levels. There was also a short discussion and eventual approval for MOC to submit an annual ‘water smart’ application to AWBD.
District Communication Matters: Quarterly recommendations were given to Director Greene. Once Engineering has finalized the graph and description, it will be posted along with an email alert to residents.
Legal
Post-Issuance Compliance Policy: A quick discussion regarding an annual policy report was prepared and submitted by the District’s counsel.
Adopt Resolution Establishing Offices and Out-of-District Meeting Places: The Board added Spring Creek UD to their list of meeting locations.
2026 Director’s Election: Three positions are up for election. Notices were approved to post in required locations. The Board adopted the Resolution Designating an Agent of the Secretary of the Board of Directors During the 2026 Directors Election Period, appointing Kathryn Mercado, the District’s legal assistant, as the Board Secretary’s agent.
Upcoming Meetings
February 13th, 11 AM at ABHR – Regular meeting day, location and time.
