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Minutes February 21, 2005
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CORNERSTONES MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT
CORNERSTONES MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT
Minutes of Meeting of Board of Directors
February 21, 2005
The Board of Directors of Cornerstones Municipal Utility District (the “District”) met at 805 Hidden Canyon, Katy, Harris County, Texas at 7:00 p.m. on February 21, 2005, in accordance with the duly posted notice of said meeting, with a quorum of directors present as follows.
John Irwin, Assistant Secretary
Darryl Box, Investment Officer
E.C. Norris, Secretary
And being absent:
Tony Garza, President
Gary Hughes, Vice President
Also present were Kathie Naumow, Recording Secretary; Terry Holland of Myrtle Cruz, Inc.; Brenda McLaughlin of Bob Leared Interests; Dusty Lane of Eco-Resources, Inc.; Marvin Zahradnik of Landev Engineers, Inc.; Mark Brooks of Young & Brooks; and Doug Knopka of Cinco, LTD.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 and declared it open for such business as might come before it.
APPROVE MINUTES OF PRIOR MEETINGS
After discussion, upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, the minutes of the January 17, 2005 and February 8, 2005 board meetings were approved.
QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
None
CONSIDER AND POSSIBLY AUTHORIZE CORNERSTONE PLACE ENTRANCE SIGNAGE
Tabled to next month.
ESTABLISH TAX EXEMPTIONS AND ADOPT TAX COLLECTION PENALTY
Discussed past homestead and disabled exemptions. Brenda will do an analysis to show at 35-40, 45-50 and email the board. 86 people qualify over 65 and 16 people qualified as disabled. Total value for district $253,000,000. Tabled decision to next month.
TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR'S REPORT
Brenda McLaughlin presented the Tax Assessor/Collector report. Taxes Receivable 8/31/2004: $44,410.80, adjustments $1,123.05. Original 2004 Tax Levy: $1,018,601.70, adjustments $248,371.45. Total Taxes Receivable: 1,312,507.00. Prior years taxes collected $23,519.27, 2004 taxes collected $1,187,631.00. Taxes Receivable at 1/31/2005: $101,356.73. 2004 Receivables: Debt Service $58,713.19; Maintenance $20,628.96. Month of 1/2005: beginning cash balance $723,239.58, total receipts $404,017.76, total disbursements $708,331.15, cash balance at 1/31/2005 $418,980.19. Transfer to Debt Service Fund $290,000.00. Transfer to General Fund $104,258.62. Total Disbursements for month of February 2005 $396,684.97, remaining cash balance $22,295.22. The district is 99.9025% collected for 2001 taxes, 99.833% for 2002 taxes, 99.580% for 2003 taxes and 93.738% for 2004.
Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, the board approved the tax assessor/collector's report and payment of the tax bills presented.
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
N/A
OPERATOR'S REPORT
Dusty Lane of Eco-Resources, Inc., the District's operator, reported as to District operations and facilities and presented the January 2005 Operations Report. Total connections for January 2005 were 1490. Meter installations and inspections for Dec 14 - Jan 13: New taps Installed - 3; Sewer inspections completed - 0; Builder Inspections completed - 1; Customer Service inspections completed - 0; Net Rental Meter Change - 0. Wastewater treatment; Permitted Average Daily Flow - 3,000,000GPD. The required 7 samples were taken during 1/2005. TCEQ Chemical Analysis: Metals 8/25/99; Radio-Chemicals 10/29/02; Volatile Organic Chemicals 10/29/02; Minerals 3/23/04. Water production: Pumped 14,567,000 at Water Plant #1, Total supplied - 14,567,000, Daily Average - 469,903. Subsidence Information: Estimated number of months available - 19.5, Permit months remaining - 11, Percent of permitted production - 4.86. Water Accountability is at 96% Year to Date. Total Operations Charges $19,414.58. Actual work related expenses - $12,887.00. Total Current billing $51,694.57. Total Aged Receivables $12,445.84. Total Accounts Receivables $64,140.41. Facility Checklist completed: Water Plant #1 on 1/24/2005. Inspections Completed: Fire Hydrants on 12/15/2004. Total Deposits for January 2005 $55,684.35. Disconnects/Reconnects income: $125.00. 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. Everyone has been made aware of situation and it is being addressed.
Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, the board approved the operator's report and authorized repairs on plant.
ENGINEER'S REPORT
Marvin reported on activities in the district with no new requests. He will get with Doug on any new activity. The Cinco Conveyance Line repairs are 95% completed and everything is in working order. Doesn't anticipate any overages. The Cinco plant engineers expect the project to come in under budget.
Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, the board approved having someone check periodically on trunk line repairs and the Engineers report.
BOOKKEEPER'S REPORT
Terry Holland of Myrtle Cruz, Inc., the District's bookkeeper, presented the monthly report. Demand Deposit Investments: Texas State Bank $399,013.96, Texpool $1,078,829.74, interest $1,785.37. Debt service funds available February 21, 2005 - $3,257,843.70. Total Debt Service Requirements for 2005: $1,364,020.00. Capital projects funds available February 21, 2005 - $141,331.01. General Operating: Previous cash balance January 17, 2005 - $59,049.34, total deposits $71,129.01. Beginning cash balance February 21, 2005 - $76,373.91. General Operating Funds available February 21, 2005 - $1,562,482.11. Included copy of budget for fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, 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.
CONDUCT HEARING ON TERMINATION OF WATER AND SEWER SERVICE
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.
LEGACY GROUP REPORT ON POWER COSTS
Mark will reschedule for next month.
APPROVE REVISED FORMAT FOR CUSTOMER BILLINGS
The Board reviewed sample of new billing format. Need to notify customers of change. John will get with Tony and email verbiage to other board members. After discussion, upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, the board approved new format of bill.
DISCUSS AND POSSIBLY APPROVE NEW CUSTOMER PAYMENT OPTIONS
Still working on this. Tabled to next month.
REVIEW INVESTMENT POLICIES
Tabled to next month.
CINCO REGIONAL OPERATING COMMITTEE REPORT
N/A
CONSIDER AND POSSIBLY APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE RESTATED CINCO REGIONAL SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT AGREEMENT
Still waiting to hear from attorneys. Tabled.
AUTHORIZE ANY NECESSARY ACTIONS WITH RESPECT TO GREENBELT TRACTS OR OTHER DISTRICT LAND
Cinco portion of brick wall now grafittied. Nothing found on gofers. Mark will schedule review of Landscaper.
PENDING BUSINESS
Doug Knopka presented plans for small retail center, office space and warehouse facilities.
After concluding and there being no further business to come before the board, the meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
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Secretary
Attachments: Bookkeeper's Report
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