MINUTES OF MEETING OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS PARKWAY UTILITY DISTRICT
AUGUST 12, 2026
THE STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF HARRIS §
PARKWAY UTILITY DISTRICT §
The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Parkway Utility District (the “District”) convened in a regular session. A roll call was taken of the persons present:
Brenda McNeil, President
Ron Everhart, Vice President
Gloria Woods, Secretary
Cody Pogue, Investment Officer
Shiwann Simpson, Assistant Secretary
All directors for Parkway Utility District (“District”) were present except Directors Simpson and Woods, thus constituting a quorum. Also attending all or parts of the meeting were: Mr. Gary Syzek of Systems Project Management, General Manager for the District; Sergeant Margaret Magana of Harris County Constable, Precinct 3 (“Constables”); Ms. Veronica Hernandez of McLennan & Associates, L.P. (“Bookkeeper” or “McLennan”), bookkeepers for the District; Ms. Britni Silva of Assessments of the Southwest (“Tax Assessor-Collector” or “ASW”), tax assessor and collector for the District; Mr. Jeffrey Bishop and Mr. James McMath of Quiddity, engineers for the District; Mr. Josh Maas of M. Marlon Ivy & Associates (“MMIA”), operator for the District; Ms. Karen Sears of Storm Water Solkutions (“SWS”); Mr. Reginald Wilson, Mr. Charles Graham, Jr., and Ms. Jessica Leung of Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP (“NRF”), attorneys for the District; Mr. Ken Farrar of Best Trash (“Best Trash”); and Ms. Glenda Benoit, Vice President of the Parkway Forest Property Owners Association (“POA”).
In accordance with notice posted pursuant to law, copies of certificates of posting of which are attached hereto as Exhibit “A,” the following business was transacted:
Call to Order. The President called the meeting to order and proceeded with the meeting business.
1. Public comments (2 minutes each). Ms. Benoit presented the following inquiries on behalf of the POA: (1) whether there will be notices to residents regarding the new trash cans; (2) the cost of the new trash cans and any changes to the water bills; (3) whether there will still be recycling services and if notice will sent regarding the changes; (4) policy on overflow trash pick-up; and (5) safety concerns when school pick-up and trash pick-up schedules overlap.
Mr. Wilson addressed the inquiries as follow: (1) door hangers were hung by Best Trash to give notice to residents; (2) trash pick-up fees are rolled into water bills, including the cost of the new trash cans, which will not be waived if residents elected not to have the new trash cans; (3) the Board decided to remove recycling services because historical data shows low utilization rate and an additional message was sent out and posted on the district website.
Mr. Farrar addressed the fourth inquiry and stated that personal cans must be 30-50 gallons in order to be picked up in addition to the Best Trash cans.
Mr. Wilson noted a major benefit of using the new Best Trash cans that Best Trash will replace damaged trash cans, which are typically $1.50 per can, at no cost.
Sgt. Magana addressed the fifth inquiry and said that she will follow up with Captain Sanders regarding the safety concerns and assign deputies to direct traffic.
Upon inquiry, Mr. Farrar said that overflowed trash will be picked up as long as they are in trash bags.
Mr. Wilson stated that trash at the district building has not been picked up and Sunrise Pines residents haven’t received the new trash cans. Mr. Farrar said that he will follow up on both.
Discussion ensued regarding residents that did not receive notices.
Upon inquiry, Mr. Farrar said that residents can put a note on the lid to let drivers know to dispose of any old trash cans.
Upon inquiry, Mr. Farrar said that replacement for stolen trash cans will cost $2.
Mr. Wilson urged the Board to direct residents to participate in Board meetings to receive accurate information.
2. Approve the minutes of the meetings on July 8, 2026, and July 22, 2026. Minutes of the regular meeting of July 8, 2026, and special meeting of July 22, 2026, were previously distributed to the Board and were presented for consideration and approval. Upon motion by Director Everhart, seconded by Director Pogue, after full discussion and the question being put to the Board, the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes.
3. Report from Best Trash, discuss amount of trash for the District, discuss amount of recycling for the District, and take any necessary action. President McNeil recognized Mr. Farrar, who reviewed the District’s recycle report for July 2026, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “B.”
Mr. Farrar reviewed the District’s recycling tonnage tickets for the month.
Mr. Farrar said that the Household Hazardous Waste Program is ready to roll out in September. He said that residents can request pick up online, which will be conducted once a month on the same day of the month. He said that postcards containing this information will be distributed to residents with a QR code to the webpage to request pick up. He said that Best Trash offers to remove the $1 service fee if the Board decides to terminate service after 6 months. Upon inquiry, Mr. Farrar said that every house will pay the $1 service fee regardless of whether the residents utilized the service.
4. Report from General Manager, authorization of any necessary maintenance, authorizing of purchasing District materials, including but not limited to District signs, and take any necessary action. President McNeil recognized Mr. Syzek, who presented to and reviewed with the Board the District’s General Manager’s Report, a copy is attached hereto as Exhibit “C.”
Mr. Syzek reported on Sierra Ranch Pond and P122 Project status, stating that the County recently made necessary improvements to the P122 channel as well as building a new concrete spillway structure with outlet pipes.
Mr. Syzek reported on P122 New Detention Pond status, stating the pond is neglected with overgrown.
Mr. Syzek provided updates on Resilience Trail and Stonefield Detention Pond. He discussed the issues for people firing guns on the track on Fourth of July. He stated that the area is too dark to install surveillance cameras. He said that he hasn’t received gunshot reports since Fourth of July.
Mr. Syzek provided updates regarding Lift Station No. 1 construction.
Mr. Syzek discussed an article regarding brass backflow preventor thefts.
Mr. Syzek provided updates regarding Water Plant No. 2 construction.
Mr. Syzek discussed an article regarding the presence of PFAS/forever chemicals in water. Mr. Maas said that a few samplings have been conducted and there is no major concerns with the District’s water.
5. Report by Harris County Precinct Three Constable, including community Crime Watch, and action relating to Security. The President recognized Sergeant Magana, who reviewed the July Constable Report.
Sergeant Magana reviewed various activities in the past month.
The Board discussed commercial vehicles that are illegally parked within the District. Sergeant Magana stated that she will follow up and ask the deputies to investigate.
6. Approve Interlocal Agreement for Law Enforcement Services. Mr. Wilson presented to and reviewed with the Board the Interlocal Agreement for Law Enforcement Services, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “D.” He said that Harris County approved for the Constables’ salaries to catch up with the Sheriffs’ salaries, so contract rate is expected to continue to increase in the upcoming fiscal years. He said that the new contract amount is $379,120, an 8% or $30, 680 increase from last year. He said that the new contract will begin on October 1, 2026.
Upon motion by Director Pogue, seconded by Director Everhart, after full discussion and the question being put to the Board, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Interlocal Agreement for Law Enforcement Services.
7. Receive and approve Tax Assessor and Collector’s Report including status of delinquent tax accounts and authorizing the payment of invoices presented, approving tax refunds, and approve moving of accounts to uncollectible roll. Ms. Silva presented to and reviewed with the Board the Tax Assessor-Collector’s Report for July, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit “E.”
Ms. Silva reported that 96.74% of the District’s 2025 taxes have been collected as of June 30, 2026.
Ms. Silva presented seven checks and two wires to the Board for review and approval.
Ms. Silva reviewed the Delinquent Tax Report. She requested the Board’s approval to send water termination letters on eligible accounts this week.
Upon motion by Director Pogue, seconded by Director Everhart, after a full discussion and the question being put to the Board, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Tax Assessor and Collector’s Report and to authorize the delinquent tax attorney to send water termination letters on eligible accounts this week.
8. Receive and approve Bookkeeper’s Report, authorize payment of bills, amend budget, if appropriate, Investment Report, and take any necessary action. Ms. Hernandez reviewed the Bookkeeper’s Report and quarterly investment report, copies of which are attached as Exhibit “F.”
Ms. Hernandez reviewed the various fund balances.
Ms. Hernandez presented checks and deposit refunds for Board approval.
Ms. Hernandez reviewed the schedule of investments through current day.
Ms. Hernandez reviewed the Investment report for July with the Board.
Ms. Hernandez reviewed the District’s cash information.
Ms. Hernandez reviewed budget information and the budget comparison.
Upon motion by Director Everhart, seconded by Director Pogue, after a full discussion and the question being put to the Board, the Board voted unanimously to approve the bookkeeper’s report.
9. Adopt Resolution Reviewing Investment Policy and adopt broker/dealer list. Mr. Wilson presented to and reviewed with the Board the Resolution Reviewing Investment Policy and adopt broker/dealer list, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “G.” He said that no changes are recommended at this time and the Board is required to adopt an updated broker/dealer list provided by the District’s bookkeeping annually.
Upon motion by Director Everhart, seconded by Director Pogue, after a full discussion and the question being put to the Board, the Board voted unanimously to adopt the Resolution Reviewing Investment Policy and the broker/dealer list.
10. Receive and approve Operator’s Report, including action on customer matters, and system repairs and maintenance, authorization of any necessary maintenance, and action to adjust accounts and/or terminate delinquent accounts or send accounts to collection. Mr. Maas presented and reviewed with the Board the Operator’s Report, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “H.”
Mr. Maas reported Parkway currently has 2,444 active connections.
Mr. Maas reviewed the bill and collections report for June 23, 2026, through, July 23, 2026, with the Board.
Mr. Maas reviewed the production and sales report and stated the District has 90.33% accountability.
Mr. Maas reviewed historical data over a 4-month average.
Mr. Maas reported no excursion at the wastewater treatment plant.
Mr. Maas reviewed the purchased water report.
Mr. Maas provided updates regarding television well inspection performed by C.C. He said that he is still waiting for the report, but no issues have been observed and the well is structurally sound. He said that he coordinated with the engineer on sending samples of the discolored water to the lab and is waiting on the service recommendations.
Mr. Maas reported that a resident requested to be removed from the cut-off list. He said that he explained the delinquent process to the resident that her account will be removed from the cut-off list once payment is made and the account is brought back to current.
Upon motion by Director Pogue, seconded by Director Everhart, after full discussion and the question being put to the Board, the Board voted unanimously to accept the Operator’s Report.
11. Receive and approve Engineer’s Report, take any necessary action concerning on-going construction within the District, consider pay estimates, authorize additional construction bid advertisement if necessary, and if timely, award contracts on additional District Improvements, consider any change orders, consider capacity commitments, consider approval of job assignment proposal(s); discuss engineering services, discuss annexation agreements, take any necessary action in connection with engineering matters. Mr. Bishop presented to and reviewed with the Board the Engineer’s Report, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit “I.”
Mr. Bishop reported on Global New Millenium Lift Station and Force Main (Lift Station No. 8). He stated that a pre-bid meeting was held today and he anticipates presenting bids at the September meeting.
Mr. Bishop reported on the 40-acre Hornberger Tracts, stating that the developer, Transwestern, is proceeding with design of the private site development and working on executing the annexation and development agreements this month. He said that Transwestern plans to proceed with the Public Utility extension immediately.
Mr. Bishop stated that there were no updates on 9025 Pineland Road.
Mr. Bishop stated that there were no updates on Harris County Tidwell Pond.
Mr. Bishop reported on Water Plant No. 2. He said that the contractor, Zeuscon, is finalizing excavation and mass grading of the site along with underground pipe installation. He said that Weisinger mobilized last month. He said that after the clearing and grubbing of the site, an updated survey was performed which resulted in adjustments to the dirt work and elevations needed for the site. He said that the adjustments resulted in updated quantities of existing bid items, an extension of time, but no additional cost to the overall project. He recommended approval to Pay Estimate No. 3 in the amount of $1,158,308.99 and Change Order No. 1.
Upon motion by Director Everhart, seconded by Director Pogue , after full discussion and the question being put to the Board, the Board voted unanimously to approve Pay Estimate No. 3 in the amount of $1,158,308.99 and Change Order No. 1.
Mr. Bishop reported on Lift Station No. 1 Rehabilitation, stating that IECON, Inc., completed the first eight foot vertical section of the wet well and is proceeding to form and completed the next eight foot section.
Mr. Bishop reported on Texas Water Development Board Water Supply Infrastructure Grant, stating the application has been submitted prior to the July 30 deadline. Upon inquiry, he discussed the funding timeline.
Upon motion by Director Pogue, seconded by Director Everhart, after full discussion and the question being put to the Board, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Engineer’s Report.
12. Report from Storm Water Solutions to discuss maintenance of District facilities, authorization of any necessary maintenance, and take any necessary action. Ms. Sears presented to and reviewed with the Board Storm Water Solutions Report, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “J.”
Ms. Sears reviewed photographs of the various ponds throughout the District and discussed services completed and upcoming services needed.
Ms. Sears reviewed with the Board a proposal to revise the maintenance schedule for Stonefield Manor Detention Pond to apply herbicide twice a year, in the total amount of $2,500 annually, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “K.” She said that there are now licensed personnels at SWS to perform herbicide applications.
Ms. Sears presented to and reviewed with the Board a proposal to clear sediment from the concrete pilot channel at Stonefield Manor Detention Pond in the amount of $34,696, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “L.” She said that the work will fit into the current budget.
Upon motion by Director Pogue, seconded by Director Everhart, after full discussion and the question being put to the Board, the Board voted unanimously to approve the proposal to revise the maintenance schedule for Stonefield Manor Detention Pond to apply herbicide twice a year, in the total amount of $2,500 annually, to be charged every August.
Upon inquiry, Ms. Sears said that a line item has been added to the District’s budget for pilot channel desilting. She said that the crews will be maintaining the pilot channel every month, in hope to reduce the amount of silt build up.
Upon motion by Director Pogue, seconded by Director Everhart, after full discussion and the question being put to the Board, the Board voted unanimously to approve the proposal to clear sediment from the concrete pilot channel at Stonefield Manor Detention Pond in the amount of $34,696.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE BOARD, the meeting was adjourned.
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The foregoing minutes were passed and approved by the Board of Directors on September 9, 2026.
President, Board of Directors
ATTEST:
Secretary, Board of Directors