Minutes April 19, 2004

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District (the “District”) met at 805 Hidden Canyon, Katy, Harris County, Texas at 7:00 p.m. on April 19, 2004, in accordance with the duly posted notice of said meeting, with a quorum of directors present as follows:</div> <bR> <div>                Tony Garza, President</div> <div>                Gary Hughes, Vice President</div> <div>                E.C. Norris, Secretary</div> <div>                John Irwin, Assistant Secretary</div> <div>                Darryl Box, Investment Officer</div> <bR> <div> And being absent:</div> <bR> <div>                None</div> <bR> <div>      </div> <div> Also present were Kathie Naumow - Recording Secretary, Mary Jarmon of Myrtle Cruz, Inc., Dusty Lane of Eco-Resources, Inc., Marvin Zahradnik of Landev Engineers, Inc., Mark Brooks of Young & Brooks, Doug Knopka of Cinco, LTD., Greg Nady, Bryan Yonan, and residents David Amstutz, David Christopher, Geert Naumow, Gerard Tafallo.</div> <bR> <div> The President called the meeting to order and declared it open for such business as might come before it.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>APPROVAL OF MINUTES</U></B></div> <bR> <div>      Gary Hughes requested a correction to be made to the March minutes.  Gary Hughes was listed in error as a candidate.  The correct candidate is E.C. Norris.  After discussion, upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, the minutes of the March 2004 board meeting were approved after correction being noted. </div> <bR> <div>  </div> <div> <B><U>QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC</U></B></div> <bR> <div> Mr. Yonan addressed the board indicating that his lawyer, Mr. Goodrum was still reviewing his case and stated he should be ready by the next M.U.D. meeting in May 2004.  The board granted a second one-month extension to Mr. Yonan and Mr. Goodrum before proceeding with the termination of water/sewer. </div> <bR> <div> <B><U>T</U></B><B><U>AX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR'S REPORT</U></B></div> <bR> <div>      Bob Leared of Bob Leared Interests, Inc., the District's tax assessor, reported as to the status of District's tax collections.  Taxes Receivable 8/31/2003: $39,272.72, adjustments $6,253.27 total $45,525.99.  Original 2003 Tax Levy: $1,181,410.10, adjustments $61,425.15, total $1,242,835.25.  Total Taxes Receivable: 1,288,361.24.  Prior years taxes collected $9,463.43, 2003 taxes collected $1,204,300.65, Total $1,213,764.08.  Taxes Receivable at 3/31/2004: $74,597.16.  2003 Receivables: Debt Service $28,515.60, Maintenance $10,019.00.  Month of March 2004: beginning cash balance $43,894.97, total receipts $23,963.42, total disbursements $18,258.39, cash balance at 3/31/2004 $49,600.00.  Total Disbursements for month of April 2004 $28,785.04, remaining cash balance $20,814.96.  The district is 99.276% collected for 2001 taxes, 99.313% for 2002 taxes and 96.899% for 2003 taxes.  Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, the board approved the tax assessor/collector's report and payment of the tax bills presented.  Bob also informed the board that they will start mailing out statements with penalty added.  Also gave the board an aerial photograph of the district.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>OPERATOR'S REPORT</U></B></div> <bR> <div> Dusty Lane of Eco-Resources, Inc., the District's operator, reported as to District operations and facilities and presented the March 2004 Operations Report.  Total connections for March 2004 were 1487.  New taps for Feb 14 - Mar 13 - 1 commercial; Sewer inspections completed - 3; Builder Inspections completed - 0; Customer Service inspections completed - 0; Net Rental Meter Change 0. The required 7 samples were taken during 3/2004.  Water production: Pumped 15,704,000 at Water Plant #1, Total supplied - 15,704,000, Daily Average - 506,580.  Subsidence Information: Estimated number of months available - 19.1, Permit months remaining - 9, Percent of permitted production - 13.52.  Water Accountability is at 94% Year to Date.  Total Operations Charges $14,836.70.  Total Current billing  $46,793.10.  Total Aged Receivables $9,550.04.  Total Accounts Receivables $56,343.14.  Facility Checklist completed: Water Plant #1 on 3/22/2004.  Inspections Completed: Fire Hydrants on 11/26/2003.  Total Deposits for March 2004 $56,342.00.  Disconnects/Reconnects income: $175.00.  Pull Fees: $0.00.  Provided Discharge Monitoring Report, number exceeded all zero.  Reported on repairs made and also presented the board with a copy of the Cornerstones M.U.D. Delinquent list.   </div> <bR> <div> No customer requests this month.  Reimbursed resident Von Stuben for overpayment in the amount of $675.00 and will be reflected on next months report.  A copy of the Concerned Consumer Reports was given to the board.  They will be mailed out to customers the first week of June 2004.  Dane is still researching the Bubbles Car Wash request from last month and will give results once completed.  John Irwin reported the work being done on Valley Landing has residents calling in and reporting brown water.  Dusty will have the lines flushed. </div> <bR> <div> Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, the board approved the operator's report.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>ENGINEER'S REPORT</U></B></div> <bR> <div> Marvin Zahradnik presented the Engineers Report.  No new requests for water and sewer.  Informed the board that Pei Wei has not moved in.  Marty with Harris County Flood Control will be on site next week to see if they will clean out the backflow swales in the greenbelt.  Tony will attend meeting.  Doug informed the board the Mason Road and Chesterwick notification was received.</div> <bR> <div> Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, the board approved the Engineers report.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>BOOKKEEPER'S REPORT</U></B></div> <bR> <div> Mary Jarmon of Myrtle Cruz, Inc., the District's bookkeeper, presented the monthly report.  Debt service funds available April 19, 2004 - $3,465,140.72.  Total Debt Service Requirements for 2004: $1,371,182.50.  Capital projects funds available April 19, 2004 - $360,786.66.  General Operating: Previous cash balance March 15, 2004 - $9,538.69, total deposits $59,202.45, beginning cash balance April 19, 2004 - $53,801.01.  General Operating Funds available April 19, 2004 - $1,277,469.72.  Included copy of budget for fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, Investment Report and Tex Pool Performance sheet.  Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, the board approved the Bookkeepers monthly report.  After discussion, upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, the board approved said bills and ordered checks issued on the appropriate District accounts in payment thereof.   </div> <bR> <div> <B><U>CONDUCT HEARING ON TERMINATION OF WATER AND SEWER SERVICE</U></B></div> <bR> <div> The board conducted a hearing on the termination of utility service.  The operator presented a list of delinquent utility accounts that were delinquent by more than 60 days and reported that the customers have been given written notice 10 days prior to this meeting and the opportunity to appear before the board of directors to explain, contest or correct the utility service bill and to show reason why the utility service should not be terminated for nonpayment.  None of the customers on the list were present or have presented any statement on the matter.  After discussion, upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, the board authorized the operator to terminate utility service to the unpaid accounts in accordance with standard procedures.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>APPROVE ELECTION OFFICIALS FOR PENDING DIRECTORS ELECTION</U></B></div> <bR> <div>      Election Officials:  Mary Alleman - Presiding Judge</div> <div>  Cathy Cook  - Assistant Judge</div> <div>   Lee Hines - Clerk</div> <div>   Nita Hines - Clerk</div> <div>   Rosemary Glidden - Early voting clerk</div> <bR> <div> The board scheduled a special meeting for 7:00 p.m. on May 24, 2004 to canvas the election returns.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR REQUIRED EPA VULNERABILITY ASESSMENTS</U></B></div> <bR> <div>      </div> <div>      After discussion, upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, the board agreed to enter into agreement with ABS to perform the EPA Vulnerability Assessment.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>CONSIDER AND POSSIBLY APPROVE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT FOR CREEKSTONE PARK/GREENBELT TRACT </U></B></div> <bR> <div>      Per last months meeting the clause was added, indicating that M.U.D. would install the sidewalk/driveway.  Revisions made to contract and Creekstone HOA is satisfied with contract.  Motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, the board approved deal to convey the property to the Creekstone HOA with a closing date on or before May 1st.  Tony will call Junction Landscaping to discontinue mowing of the lot.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>AUTHORIZE ANY NECESSARY ACTIONS WITH RESPECT TO REQUEST REGARDING EXTENSION OF SIDEWALKS</U></B></div> <bR> <div>      Greg Nady addressed the board to check on status of sidewalk extension.  He indicated that there is a matching funds program that may be available to help with the project.  Jim Greisen with Harris County Pct. 3 is the person to contact.  The board reviewed bids John Irwin received from Texas Bulkhead, D&D and Dusty Lane.  After discussion and motion duly made, seconded and carried the board selected D&D as the contractor for both the triangle lot and sidewalk extension.  The board will have them hold off on the sidewalks until they talk to the county regarding 50/50 program.</div> <bR> <div>      </div> <div> <B><U>AUTHORIZE ANY NECESSARY ACTIONS WITH RESPECT TO GREENBELT TRACTS OR OTHER DISTRICT LAND </U></B></div> <bR> <div>           Discussed mowing of ditch between Chesterfield and Cornerstone.  Authorized a one-time mowing of the ditch not to exceed $400.00.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>PENDING BUSINESS</U></B></div> <bR> <div>      No pending business.</div> <bR> <div>      </div> <div> After concluding and there being no further business to come before the board, the meeting was adjourned. </div> <bR> <bR> <div>                                                                     _______________________________</div> <div>                                                                           Secretary</div> <bR> <div> Attachments:     Bookkeeper's Report</div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>