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Minutes June 19, 2006
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CORNERSTONES MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT
Cornerstones Municipal Utility District
Minutes of Meeting of Board of Directors
June 19, 2006
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 19, 2006, in accordance with the duly posted notice of said meeting, with a quorum of directors present as follows:
Tony Garza, President
E.C. Norris, Secretary
Darryl Box, Investment Officer
John Irwin, Assistant Secretary
and being absent:
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 7:05 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 May 15, 2006 meeting were approved.
QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
N/A
ELECT OFFICERS
After discussion, upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, the board voted the following positions; Tony Garza - President, Gary Hughes - Vice President, John Irwin - Secretary, Chip Norris - Assistant Secretary, and Darryl Box - Investment Officer.
TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR'S REPORT
Brenda McLaughlin presented the Tax Assessor/Collector report. Taxes Receivable 8/31/2005: $16,911.61, reserve for uncollectables $635.83; adjustments $795.72. Original 2005 Tax Levy: $1,172,903.87, adjustments $98,121.31. Total Taxes Receivable: $1,288,096.68. Prior years taxes collected $10,593.65, 2005 taxes collected $1,222,169.46. Taxes Receivable at 5/31/2006: $55,333.57. 2005 Receivables: Debt Service $36,891.05; Maintenance $11,964.67. Month of 5/2006: beginning cash balance $41,310.28, total receipts $19,217.17, total disbursements $5,089.91, cash balance at 5/31/2006 $55,437.54. Total Disbursements for the month of June 2006 $32,983.52, remaining cash balance $22,454.02. The district is 99.978% collected for 2001 taxes, 99.929% for 2002 taxes, 99.957% for 2003 taxes, 99.658% for 2004 and 96.156% for 2005. Informed the board that due to conflict in meeting times there will be a change in consultants from Bob Leard to her at our monthly board meetings. The second set of statements will be mailed in July. Presented request from taxpayer for six-month payment plan for 2005 taxes. After review of the letter the board approved the payment plan with the stipulation that the 2006 taxes will not be part of the plan and will be due at the beginning of 2006.
After discussion and 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 2006 Operations Report. Total connections were 1495. Meter installations and inspections for Apr 14 - May 13: New taps Installed - 1; Abandoned connections - 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 5/2006. TCEQ Chemical Analysis: Metals 8/25/99; Radio-Chemicals 08/11/05; Volatile Organic Chemicals 8/11/05; Minerals 8/11/05. Water production: Pumped 29,298,000 at Water Plant #1, Total supplied - 29,298,000, Daily Average - 945,096. Subsidence Information: Estimated number of months available - 9.6, Permit months remaining - 7, Percent of permitted production - 34.07. Water Accountability is at 95% Year to Date. Total Operations Charges $13,633.80. Actual work related costs - $5,942.00. Total Current billing - $65,539.26. Total Aged Receivables $14,696.50. Total Accounts Receivables $80,235.76. Facility Checklist completed: Water Plant #1 on 5/18/2006. Inspections Completed: Fire Hydrants on 12/28/2005. Total Deposits for May 2006 - $59,823.50. Disconnects/Reconnects income: $55.93. 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.
Informed the board of a call today reporting water getting close to coming into their home. Dusty will have area checked. Marvin will put together a cost estimate for painting both tanks and the hydro tanks. Reported the chlorine system is being run manually for now and have had no more reports.
Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, the board approved the operator's report and deny customer request for adjustment.
ENGINEER'S REPORT
Marvin reported on activities in the district. No new requests. He received layout from Royal Montreal. Discussed request for 1575 gpd capacity to serve 4-acre tract owned by Inflatable Zone, Incorporated. Motion made to approve utility capacity request subject to extension of lines. Motion seconded and unanimously carried, the board approved motion.
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. Debt service funds available June 19, 2006 - $2,829,733.78. Total Debt Service Requirements for 2006: $1,349,070.00. Capital projects funds available June 19, 2006 - $0.00. General Operating: Previous cash balance May 15, 2006 - $13,305.24 total deposits $69,898.92. Beginning cash balance June 19, 2006 - $73,014.28. General Operating Funds available June 19, 2006 - $1,937,089.79. Included copy of budget for fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, Investment Report and Tex Pool Performance sheet. After discussion, upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, the board approved report and 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.
CINCO REGIONAL OPERATING COMMITTEE REPORT
Tony reported the Cinco Plant improvement construction has begun and everything going fine. Received projected cash flow: July 2006 - 150,000; August 2006 - 140,000; Sept. 2006 - 130,000; Oct 2006 - 340,000; Nov 2006 - 210,000; Dec 2006 - 110,000; Jan 2007 - 70,000 and Feb 2007 - 56,500. 262,166.67 is the total FY cost. 402,107.67 is our cost. FY 2006 - 100,000 payment. Tony also updated on the Equestrian center issue.
AUTHORIZE ANY NECESSARY ACTIONS WITH RESPECT TO GREENBELT TRACTS OR OTHER DISTRICT LAND
Discussed graffiti, Tony and Chip will take a look at what can be done.
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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