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Minutes July 18, 2005
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CORNERSTONES MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT
Cornerstones Municipal Utility District
Minutes of Meeting of Board of Directors
July 18, 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 July 18, 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
and being absent:
E.C. Norris, Secretary
Also present were Kathie Naumow, Recording Secretary; Terry Holland of Myrtle Cruz, Inc.; Bob Leared of Bob Leared Interests; Dusty Lane of Eco-Resources, Inc.; Marvin Zahradnik of Landev Engineers, Inc.; Mark Brooks of Young & Brooks and Mark Stagg a district resident.
The meeting was called to order at 7:06 p.m. 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 June 20, 2005 meeting were approved.
QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mark Staff addressed the board regarding a problem with his water meter. Referred to Dusty for investigation.
TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR'S REPORT
Bob Leared 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 $250,681.15. Total Taxes Receivable: 1,314,943.26. Prior years taxes collected $29,935.35, 2004 taxes collected $1,251,959.74. Taxes Receivable at 6/30/2005: $33,048.17. 2004 Receivables: Debt Service $12,819.10; Maintenance $4,504.01. Month of 6/2005: beginning cash balance $33,732.18, total receipts $7,549.64, total disbursements $16,615.38, cash balance at 6/30/2005 $24,666.44. Total Disbursements for month of July 2005 $3,683.76, remaining cash balance $20,982.68. The district is 99.933% collected for 2001 taxes, 99.841% for 2002 taxes, 99.908% for 2003 taxes and 98.635% for 2004. Effective July 1, 2005 they have turned over delinquent accounts to Tax Attorney Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott, L.L.P. The preliminary values are: certified $253,856,570 and uncertified $117,000. 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 June 2005 Operations Report. Total connections for June 2005 were 1490. Meter installations and inspections for May 14 - Jun 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 6/2005. 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 34,790,000 at Water Plant #1, Total supplied - 34,790,000, Daily Average - 1,159,666. Subsidence Information: Estimated number of months available - 8.0, Permit months remaining - 6, Percent of permitted production - 42.65. Water Accountability is at 95% Year to Date. Total Operations Charges $12,433.14. Actual work related expenses - $6,016.00. Total Current billing $59,637.57. Total Aged Receivables $14,742.21. Total Accounts Receivables $74,379.78. Facility Checklist completed: Water Plant #1 on 6/24/2005. Inspections Completed: Fire Hydrants on 5/30/2005. Total Deposits for June 2005 $57,179.74. 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 duly notified of situation and it is being addressed. Discussed the enhanced payment options with the board. There will be a $100.00 setup fee charged to the district. After discussion and motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried the board approved the setup for enhanced payment options.
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. Received drawings from Montreal Plaza which were reviewed and approved. Presented landscape plans for Piccomolo Ice Cream Shop.
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 $92,712.46, Texpool $1,005,775.62. Debt service funds available July 18, 2005 - $3,163,488.08. Total Debt Service Requirements for 2005: $1,364,020.00. Capital projects funds available July 18, 2005 - $142,952.62. General Operating: Previous cash balance June 21, 2005 - $3,335.00, total deposits $57,627.08. Beginning cash balance July 18, 2005 - $58,625.48. General Operating Funds available July 18, 2005 - $1,609,385.91. Included copy of budget for fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, Investment Report and Tex Pool Performance sheet. He will have proposed budget at the next meeting.
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.
CONSIDER AND POSSIBLY APPROVE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT
Discussed bids received. Tony would like for everyone to take a second look at list of requirements and have it re-bid. After discussion motion was made seconded and carried to stick with current landscaper and rework contract. Motion made to authorize Tony to approve contract after changes are made and board reviews. Approved.
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 on meeting last Thursday. Sanitary Sewer work completed. $21,580 left in account. Refund will be $16,677.69. Tony gave highlights of the AWBD conference.
AUTHORIZE ANY NECESSARY ACTIONS WITH RESPECT TO GREENBELT TRACTS OR OTHER DISTRICT LAND
N/A
PENDING BUSINESS
N/A
After concluding and there being no further business to come before the board, the meeting was adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
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Secretary
Attachments: Bookkeeper's Report
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