MINUTES OF MEETING OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS PARKWAY UTILITY DISTRICT
JULY 22, 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 special 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 were present, except Director Woods, thus constituting a quorum. Also attending all or parts of the meeting were: Mr. Reginald Wilson, Mr. Charles Graham, Jr. and Ms. Jessica Leung of Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP (“NRF”), attorneys for the District.
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. Authorize teleconference meeting: Board finding of existence of emergency or public necessity making the convening at one location of a quorum of the governmental body difficult or impossible and permitting a meeting by teleconference pursuant to Section 551.125 of the Texas Open Meetings Act. 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 authorize teleconference meeting.
2. Public comments (2 minutes each). There were no comments.
3. Discuss contract renewal proposal from Best Trash Residential Trash and Recycle collection and take any necessary action. Mr. Wilson presented to and reviewed with the Board Best Trash 2026 CPI Automatic Adjustment Letter, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “B.”
Mr. Wilson reviewed with the Board updated proposal options: (1) continue current agreement with automatic CPI adjustment through July 2027 for $22.12 per home; (2) new agreement that includes solid waste and recycling services with Best Trash providing 65-gallon trash carts and 48-gallon recycling carts for $23 per home; and (3) new agreement that includes solid waste service only with Best Trash providing 65-gallon trash carts for $18 per home.
Upon inquiry by Director McNeil, Mr. Wilson stated that the CPI is set by the Federal Government.
Mr. Graham stated that under the current contract, CPI adjustments are capped at 5%. He said that NRF will negotiate to keep the 5% cap in the new agreement if the Board decides to proceed with option 2 or 3.
Discussion ensued regarding the utilization rate and cost effectiveness of providing recycling service within the District.
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 proposal option 3, subject to Best Trash acceptance of a 3-year term and a 5% annual CPI adjustment cap.
Discussion ensued regarding providing notice to residents regarding changes to the trash collection services once the contract has been accepted by both Best Trash and the District.
4. Other consultant reports. Mr. Wilson reported that Mr. Hornberger reached out regarding an annexation opportunity for a 20-acres tract multifamily development. He said that he has forwarded the information to the District’s engineer for review.
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 August 12, 2026.
President, Board of Directors
ATTEST:
Secretary, Board of Directors