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Minutes June 20, 2005
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CORNERSTONES MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT
Cornerstones Municipal Utility District
Minutes of Meeting of Board of Directors
June 20, 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 June 20, 2005, in accordance with the duly posted notice of said meeting, with a quorum of directors present as follows:
Tony Garza, President
Gary Hughes, Vice President
John Irwin, Assistant Secretary
Darryl Box, Investment Officer
E.C. Norris, Secretary
and being absent:
None
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.; and Mark Brooks of Young & Brooks.
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 May 16, 2005 and June 14, 2005 meetings were approved.
QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
None
TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR'S REPORT
Brenda McLaughlin presented the Tax Assessor/Collector report. Taxes Receivable 8/31/2004: $44,410.80, adjustments $1,249.61. Original 2004 Tax Levy: $1,018,601.70, adjustments $251,110.55. Total Taxes Receivable: 1,315,372.66. Prior years taxes collected $29,110.78, 2004 taxes collected $1,247,339.89. Taxes Receivable at 5/31/2005: $38,921.99. 2004 Receivables: Debt Service $16,555.55; Maintenance $5,816.81. Month of 5/2005: beginning cash balance $30,155.41, total receipts $8,193.52, total disbursements $4,616.75, cash balance at 5/31/2005 $33,732.18. Total Disbursements for month of June 2005 $16,615.38, remaining cash balance $17,116.80. The district is 99.927% collected for 2001 taxes, 99.824% for 2002 taxes, 99.892% for 2003 taxes and 98.238% for 2004. On July 1, 2005 they will turn over delinquent accounts to the Tax Attorney. They still have not received the preliminary values from HCAD. Distributed delinquent list.
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 May 2005 Operations Report. Total connections for May 2005 were 1490. Meter installations and inspections for Apr 14 - May 13: New taps Installed - 0; Sewer inspections completed - 0; Builder Inspections completed - 0; 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 5/2005. 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 27,165,000 at Water Plant #1, Total supplied - 27,165,000, Daily Average - 876,290. Subsidence Information: Estimated number of months available - 11.1, Permit months remaining - 7, Percent of permitted production - 31.06. Water Accountability is at 95% Year to Date. Total Operations Charges $16,140.78. Actual work related expenses - $9,598.00. Total Current billing $61,698.06. Total Aged Receivables $8,551.44. Total Accounts Receivables $70,249.50. Facility Checklist completed: Water Plant #1 on 5/27/2005. Inspections Completed: Fire Hydrants on 12/15/2004. Total Deposits for May 2005 $53,780.93. Disconnects/Reconnects income: $100.00. 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 duly notified.
Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, the board approved the operator's report.
ENGINEER'S REPORT
Marvin reported on activities in the district. No requests for water or sewer. They received drawings from Royal Montreal Plaza. They left out information on the irrigation, landscaping and interior plumbing. Marvin will finish review and forward on to the board once the missing information is received.
Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, the board approved 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 $82,635.52, Texpool $1,003,253.81. Debt service funds available June 20, 2005 - $3,150,889.33. Total Debt Service Requirements for 2005: $1,364,020.00. Capital projects funds available June 20, 2005 - $142,598.68. General Operating: Previous cash balance May 16, 2005 - $22,966.55, total deposits $60,280.25. Beginning cash balance June 20, 2005 - $59,689.09. General Operating Funds available June 20, 2005 - $1,581,272.68. Included copy of budget for fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, Investment Report and Tex Pool Performance sheet.
Tony Garza requested advance for AWBD conference in the amount of $750.00
Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, the board approved the Bookkeepers monthly report and the advance request of Tony Garza. 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.
CONSIDER AND POSSIBLY APPROVE AMENDMENT TO WATER SUPPLY CONTRACT WITH MEMRIAL MUD FOR SERVICE TO HINZE'S BARBEQUE
Mark presented amendment to the board. After discussion, upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, the board approved the amendment.
AUTHORIZE ANY NECESSARY ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH DISTRICT PARTICIPATION IN NORTH FORT BEND WATER AUTHORITY
Tabled to next month.
CINCO REGIONAL OPERATING COMMITTEE REPORT
Tony reported again that the line repair has been completed. Final bill was $181,382.79.
AUTHORIZE ANY NECESSARY ACTIONS WITH RESPECT TO GREENBELT TRACTS OR OTHER DISTRICT LAND
Discussed maintenance requirements. Chip will email his concerns to the other board members to discuss next month. After the board reviews requirements, they will provide contact info for three contractors to Mark and he will send out for bids. John reported there are still dead bushes in the Cornerstone entrance and the board needs to look at scheduling the trees to be trimmed around the lights. Tony will meet with landscapers to discuss both problems. Darryl reported still signs of ants in the greenbelt.
PENDING BUSINESS
N/A
After concluding and there being no further business to come before the board, the meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
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Secretary
Attachments: Bookkeeper's Report
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