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Minutes August 15, 2005
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CORNERSTONES MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT
Cornerstones Municipal Utility District
Minutes of Meeting of Board of Directors
August 15, 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 August 15, 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
E.C. Norris, Secretary
John Irwin, Assistant Secretary
Darryl Box, Investment Officer
and being absent:
None
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 Greg Sissell with BKD, LLP.
The meeting was called to order at 7:04 and declared 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 July 18, 2005 meeting were approved.
QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
None
AUTHORIZE PUBLICATION OF THE PROPOSED TAX RATE
Carry over to next month.
TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR'S REPORT
Bob Leared presented the Tax Assessor/Collector report. Taxes Receivable 8/31/2004: $44,410.80, adjustments $1,149.61. Original 2004 Tax Levy: $1,018,601.70, adjustments $250,481.15. Total Taxes Receivable: 1,314,643.26. Prior years taxes collected $30,209.16, 2004 taxes collected $1,255,213.07. Taxes Receivable at 7/31/2005: $29,221.03. 2004 Receivables: Debt Service $10,263.64; Maintenance $3,606.14. Month of 7/2005: beginning cash balance $24,666.44, total receipts $6,335.30, total disbursements $3,683.76, cash balance at 7/31/2005 $27,317.98. Total Disbursements for month of August 2005 $3,177.34, remaining cash balance $24,140.64. The district is 99.933% collected for 2001 taxes, 99.841% for 2002 taxes, 99.908% for 2003 taxes and 98.907% for 2004. Turned over delinquent accounts July 1, 2005 to Tax Attorney Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott, L.L.P. Started receiving calls from taxpayers on the 6th. Discussed delinquent list and handling of older delinquent accounts.
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 July 2005 Operations Report. Total connections for July 2005 were 1490. Meter installations and inspections for Jun 14 - Jul 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 7/2005. 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 32,382,000 at Water Plant #1, Total supplied - 32,382,000, Daily Average - 1,044,580. Subsidence Information: Estimated number of months available - 6.0, Permit months remaining - 5, Percent of permitted production - 53.45. Water Accountability is at 95% Year to Date. Total Operations Charges $29,087.89. Actual work related expenses - $22,431.00. Total Current billing $75,151.64. Total Aged Receivables $13,825.27. Total Accounts Receivables $88,976.91. Facility Checklist completed: Water Plant #1 on 7/11/2005. Inspections Completed: Fire Hydrants on 5/30/2005. Total Deposits for July 2005 $61,251.35. Disconnects/Reconnects income: $75.00. 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. Received one customer request this month for an adjustment from March. Enhanced payment options will be ready to sign next month. Would like to discuss increase of operator's fees next month. 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. Royale Montreal Plaza plans reviewed. No new requests for capacity or sewer.
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 $92,801.90, Texpool $1,008,558.39. Debt service funds available August 15, 2005 - $3,166,360.29. Total Debt Service Requirements for 2005: $1,364,020.00. Capital projects funds available August 15, 2005 - $136,501.97. General Operating: Previous cash balance July 18, 2005 - $23,266.79, total deposits $91,336.07. Beginning cash balance August 15, 2005 - $90,806.08. General Operating Funds available August 15, 2005 - $1,584,753.96. 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. Proposed budget given out to board members. They will review and discuss next month.
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.
APPROVE AND SIGN DOCUMENTS TO IMPLEMENT ELECTRONIC PAYMENT PROGRAM FOR CUSTOMER PAYMENTS
Dusty reported these will be ready to sign next month.
CONSIDER AND POSSIBLY APPROVE CPA PROPOSALS FOR 2005 AUDIT
Greg Sissell with BKD made presentation of proposal. Fee's $11,400 plus expenses. Left engagement letters with Mark Brooks. The board members will review all proposals sent to the board and discuss next month.
CONSIDER AND POSSIBLY APPROVE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT
Postponed to next month.
AUTHORIZE ANY NECESSARY ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH DISTRICT PARTICIPATION IN NORTH FORT BEND WATER AUTHORITY
No avenue available to us with the City of Houston at this time. Discussed and decided to stay in North Fort Bend Water Authority and not opt out.
CINCO REGIONAL OPERATING COMMITTEE REPORT
Repair for 33 inch line final pay est. $184,017.40. Final was $181,382.79. Wastewater treatment plans are being reviewed. There is a small well for potable water at sight. Discussing trying to run 500-700 line into plant for fire hydrant. Tony will get cost next month.
AUTHORIZE ANY NECESSARY ACTIONS WITH RESPECT TO GREENBELT TRACTS OR OTHER DISTRICT LAND
Chip brought to the board's attention that Chesterfield's brick wall is leaning. They are not sure what they are going to do about it yet.
PENDING BUSINESS
N/A
After concluding and there being no further business to come before the board, the meeting was adjourned at 8:18 p.m.
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Secretary
Attachments: Bookkeeper's Report
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