July 8, 2026

The Board of Directors (the “Board” or “Directors”) of Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 8 (the “District” or “MUD 8”) met in regular session, open to the public, on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., at the Walden Yacht Club, 13101 Melville Drive, Montgomery, Texas 77356, a designated meeting place located inside the boundaries of the District, and the roll was called of the duly constituted officers and members of the Board, to wit:

John Tryon President
John L. Patton Vice President
Margie Barlow Secretary
Randolph C. Moravec Treasurer/Investment Officer
Michael White Assistant Secretary

All members of the Board were present, except Director Barlow, thus constituting a quorum. Also attending were Mr. Adam Charanza of Municipal Accounts & Consulting L.P. (“Bookkeeper” or “MAC”); Messrs. Justin Abshire and Conner Murphy of Quiddity Engineering (“Engineer” or “Quiddity”); Mr. Philip Wright of Hays Utility North Corporation (“Operator” or “Hays North”); Mr. Jim McClellan, General Manager of Walden Community Improvement Association (“WCIA”); Mr. Ray Geiselhart, Director for Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 9 (“MUD 9”); Messrs. Elliot M. Barner and Nicholas L. Roberts, attorneys, and Ms. Barbara Hankins, paralegal of Radcliffe Adams Barner PLLC (“Attorney” or “RAB”); and Mr. Kevin King, Mrs. Deanna King, Ms. Monica Martin, Mr. Robert McCoy, and Mr. Don Smith, members of the public.

The President, after finding that the notice of the meeting was posted as required by law and determining that a quorum of the Board was present, called the meeting to order at 9:03 a.m. and declared it open for such business as may come before it.

PUBLIC COMMENT

The President then opened the meeting to public comment.

Mr. and Mrs. King introduced themselves to the Board and thanked the Board for facilitating resolution of their claim for damages incurred as a result of the wastewater backflow into their property on April 26, 2026.

Mr. McCoy and Ms. Martin next introduced themselves and explained the recent sale of North Water District Laboratory Services, Inc. (“NWDLS”) to Southern Petroleum Laboratories (“SPL”) and the events surrounding two (2) of its former employees that pleaded guilty to falsifying or aiding and abetting the falsification of wastewater data required under federal and state law. Ms. Martin went on to explair:i that such data was falsified to make it appear that such data was in compliance with such law and that such falsified data was for certain wastewater facilities operated by a 3rd party operator who also pleaded guilty for participation in the scheme

to falsify data and for submitting such data to the Environmental Protection Agency and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (“TCEQ”). Mr. McCoy went on to explain that the TCEQ discovered discrepancies in such data reporting during a routine audit and began investigating NWDLS to determine the cause of such discrepancies. Ms. Martin, Lab Director for NWDLS then explained that NWDLS was recently acquired by SPL, a national provider of energy and environmental laboratory services as part of a strategic expansion of SPL into the water and wastewater laboratory services space, benefitted by NWDLS’ expertise in toxicology and effluent monitoring. Ms. Martin explained that the acquisition of NWDLS is of benefit to existing customers because it provides greater access to SPL’s national laboratory network.

There being no further comments, the President directed the Board to proceed with the agenda.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 10, 2026 REGULAR MEETING

The Board next reviewed the minutes of June 10, 2026 regular meeting. Director Moravec pointed out that the report on the amount of gallons used by the District to flush water distribution lines for May 2026 had been excluded from the Operator’s Report. In response to a question from Mr. Barner, Director Moravec clarified that such comment was essentially an error in a follow-up question to the Operator that arose after reviewing such minutes.

Upon a motion by Director Moravec, seconded by Director Patton, after full discussion and with all Directors present voting aye, the Board approved the minutes of June 10, 2026 regular meeting.

TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR’S REPORT

Mr. Charanza then presented the Tax Assessor-Collector’s Report for May 2026, a copy of which is available upon request, and reviewed monthly tax revenue collections for the prior collection period and credits issued to certain property owners’ accounts. Mr. Charanza noted that 96.64% of the 2025 taxes have been collected as of May 31, 2026.

Upon a motion by Director Patton, seconded by Director White, after full discussion and with all Directors present voting aye, the Board approved the Tax Assessor-Collector’s Report, as presented.

Upon a motion by Director Patton, seconded by Director Moravec, after full discussion and with all Directors present voting aye, the Board approved the Tax Assessor-Collector’s Report, as presented.

BOOKKEEPER’S REPORT

Mr. Charanza next presented the Bookkeeper’s Report, a copy of which is available upon request, and reviewed current fund balances, expenditures and investments of the District. A discussion then ensued regarding information in such report.

In response to a question, Mr. Charanza explained that the Quarterly Investment Report would be presented at the August 12, 2026 Board meeting.

Director Moravec then inquired about the status of the completion of information that detailed insurance payments made for the joint facilities over the previous five (5) years. Director Moravec requested that the District withhold payment until the August 12, 2026 Board meeting to allow additional review of the information related to such payments.

Upon a motion by Director Moravec, seconded by Director Patton, after full discussion and with all Directors present voting aye, the Board approved the Bookkeeper’s Report, as presented.

ENGINEER’S REPORT

Mr. Murphy then presented the Engineer’s Report, a copy of which is available upon request.

Mr. Murphy first updated the Board regarding the status of Phase II of the Lift Station (“LS”) Rehabilitation Project that was awarded to McDonald Municipal & Industrial (“McDonald”). Mr. Murphy went on to explain that Quiddity has issued to McDonald the Notice to Proceed with such project. In response to a question, Mr. Murphy confirmed that LS No. 1 is scheduled to begin within next month and that rehabilitation of LS No. 2 is scheduled for completion by October 2026. Mr. Murphy reminded the Board that the terms of the contract for such project require that it be completed within 250 calendar days, and includes economic incentives of $500/day (up to $15,000) for completing such project ahead of schedule and liquidated damages of $500/day for any delays over the 250 calendar days.

Regarding MUD 9’s Buckingham Water Treatment Plant Generator Project, Mr. Murphy explained that Texan Municipal and Industrial has completed construction of the foundation for such generator and anticipates delivery of the generator within the next few weeks.

Mr. Murphy reminded the Board that pursuant to the District’s five (5)-year Capital Improvement Plan, replacement of Ground Storage Tank (“GST”) No. 1 located at Water Plant (“WP”) No. 2 is scheduled for 2028. Mr. Murphy then reviewed with the Board an executive summary prepared by Quiddity regarding the District’s plan for GST No. 1. Mr. Murphy presented the findings reported in the executive summary, which included the District’s approach to decommissioning GST No. 1 and general operations of WP No. 2 during the decommissioning of GST No. 1. Mr. Murphy then noted that Quiddity will continue to monitor GST No. 1 and update the Board regarding any potential failures of GST No. 1.

Mr. Murphy reminded the Board that pursuant to the District’s five (5)-year Capital Improvement Plan, the next sanitary sewer cleaning and televising project (“Televising Project”) is currently scheduled for 2029, which includes the Wastewater Treatment Plant (“WWTP”) effluent outfall line and the subdivisions of Walden on Lake Conroe, Sections 1-7, Hunter’s Landing, Sections 1-2 and Marina Vista. Mr. Murphy then reviewed options for commencing the Televising Project prior to the 2029, which include relining of certain lines and an increase manhole maintenance review.

Mr. Murphy next updated the Board regarding the 2026 Storm Sewer Outfalls Rehabilitation Project (“2026 Outfalls Project”), and stated that Quiddity received two (2) bids for the 2026 Outfalls Project. Mr. Murphy recommended awarding the 2026 Outfalls Project to Allteam Solutions, LLC (“Allteam”), who submitted the lowest bid in the amount of $343,000.00 for a term of90 calendar days. Mr. Murphy informed the Board that the 2026 Outfalls Project will include rehabilitation of cured-in-place pipe on Outfall Nos. 10, 32 and 58.

Mr. Murphy informed the Board that the TCEQ requires all wastewater treatment plants permitted above 1.0 MGD to update their Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (“SWPPP”) every five (5) years. Mr. Murphy then presented a Multi-Sector General Permit (“MSGP”) renewal application for the District’s WWTP, due by November 11, 2026. Mr. Murphy reviewed the MSGP renewal application with the Board, recommended approval to proceed with updating the District’s SWPPP and submitting the WWTP MSGP renewal application.

Mr. Abshire next reviewed with the Board a memorandum regarding the 2026 Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (“SCADA”) system for the WWTP and presented a project proposal to provide monthly remote maintenance services, on-site maintenance services and on-call services for troubleshooting related to the SCADA system at the WWTP. Mr. Abshire informed the Board that currently the Operator contacts Quiddity for reactive monitoring and troubleshooting services for the SCADA system and bills the District hourly for such services. A discussion ensued and it was the consensus of the Board to have Quiddity continue billing hourly for these troubleshooting services and conduct further discussions with the Board and Quiddity regarding monitoring services needed for the SCADA.

Director Tryon expressed concerns over the condition of the WWTP control room and requested that such room be inspected to determine how to repair certain gaps between the top of such room’s walls and the roof. Mr. Abshire stated he will have the WWTP control room inspected and provide the Board with options for correcting such gaps.

Upon a motion by Director Patton, seconded by Director Moravec, after full discussion and with all Directors present voting aye, the Board approved the Engineer’s Report, including:

1) Allteam’s contract for the 2026 Outfalls Project in the amount of $343,000.00; 2) updating the District’s SWPPP; 3) submittal of the WWTP MSGP renewal application; and 4) Quiddity’s current billing practice for troubleshooting services for the SCADA system at the WWTP.

OPERATOR’S REPORT

Mr. Wright presented the Operator’s Repo1t, a copy of which is available upon request.

Mr. Wright then updated the Board regarding the additional review, evaluation and repair of the District sanitary sewer line system by Quiddity and Hays North, stating that with recent resident concerns, preventative flushing measures will increase in the coming months. A discussion ensued.

Mr. Wright next noted that the Water Accountability Ratio for the District and MUD 9 was 95.67% for the last billing cycle. Mr. Wright then reported that the monthly directional flushing performed for the month of May was 1,500,000 gallons.

Mr. Wright then reported that 806 customers are currently receiving electronic billing statements. Mr. Wright added that since the last billing cycle, 30 new customers selected the automatic payment option, and eight (8) customers selected the paperless billing option.

Mr. Wright next updated the Board on two (2) service repairs: (i) relocated eight-inch (8″) service line to property line at 3315 Vineyard Lane; and (ii) replaced 60 feet (60′) of two-inch (2″) service pipe at 130 Waterfront Drive.

Mr. Wright next updated the Board on repairs needed at the WWTP automatic gate coming off the track and presented a quote of $7,500.00 for stabilization of the post and replacement of damaged track.

Mr. Wright next reported that Hays North has completed the installation of shaft guards on boosters and wells, as identified in the Annual Water Plant Inspections Report, dated June 9, 2026 (the “Annual WP Report”). Mr. Wright then reported that Hays North is coordinating with vendors to provide touch-up painting services to the items identified in the Annual WP Report.

Mr. Wright updated the Board regarding the landscaping and structural updates for LS No. 2, stating that he obtained a quote for $5,400.00 for a new metal frame gate. Mr. Barner requested that Hays North provide a copy of the quote for the gate, and obtain a rendering of the proposed gate, so that RAB could coordinate with Mr. Jeff Hoy, owner of the property adjacent to the LS No. 2, regarding finalization of the generator easement agreement.

Upon a motion by Director Moravec, seconded by Director White, after full discussion and with all Directors present voting aye, the Board approved the Operator’s Report, as presented.

STATUS OF WATER SMART PROGRAM APPLICATION. INCLUDING RESOLUTON APPROVING SUBMITTAL OF WATER SMART APPLICATION FOR INCLUSION IN ASSOCIATION OF WATER BOARD DIRECTORS (“A WBD”) WATER SMART PARTNERS PROGRAM

Mr. Barner next reminded the Board that the District’s participation in the AWBD’s Water Smart program must be renewed on an annual basis. Mr. Barner then presented a Resolution Approving Submittal of the 2027 Water Smart Application for the period of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, and explained that such application will be submitted by Hays North once they have assembled all necessary documentation.

Upon a motion by Director Moravec, seconded by Director Patton, after full discussion and with all Directors present voting aye, the Board approved a Resolution Approving Submittal of the 2027 Water Smart Application.

MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS

Mr. McClellan then provided an update on the WCIA’s recent activities and events, including adoption of a new committee charter and policy changes, open position on the WCIA’s Board, WCIA contracting with Red Tiger for cybersecurity services, updates to walkway on Plaza, new flag installed over Walden, soft cleaning at the Yacht Club, and a near drowning incident at the WCIA pool. A discussion ensued.

Mr. Geiselhart then provided an update on MUD 9’s recent activities and events. Mr. Geiselhart informed the Board that MUD 9 awaits MAC’s historical report regarding payments of insurance premiums for the shared plant facilities between the District and MUD 9 and how the obligations of such payments are separated to determine the amount of unpaid insurance premium payments owed to MUD 9.

Mr. Geiselhart updated the Board regarding MUD 9’s signature pages for the Amended Interlocal Agreement for Alternative Water Supply Facilities (the “AWS Agreement”) between MUD 8 and 9.

UPDATE ON THE OLD WALDEN FIRE STATION PROPERTY (“OWFS”)

Director Moravec informed the Board that he has no updates from JT Lynch Company, LLC (“JT Lynch”) on potential buyers for the OWFS property.

ATTENDANCE AT THE ASSOCIATION OF WATER BOARD DIRECTORS’ FALL SEMINAR AND MID-WINTER CONFERENCE ON JANUARY 22-23, 2027

The Board discussed attendance at the AWBD 2026 Fall Seminar (date unknown at this time), and the 2027 Mid-Winter Conference to be held in Austin, Texas on January 22-23, 2027.

Upon a motion by Director Patton, seconded by Director Moravec, after full discussion and with all Directors present voting aye, the Board approved attendance to the AWBD 2026 Fall Seminar and the 2027 Mid-Winter Conference to be held in Austin, Texas on January 22-23, 2027.

DEVELOPMENT STATUS OF DISTRICT UNDER TEXAS WATER CODE, SECTION 49.23603 FOR 2026 TAX YEAR

Mr. Barner reminded the Board that it must determine whether the District is considered a “developing” or “developed” district, as defined in Texas Water Code, Section 49.23603. Mr. Barner then reminded the Board that such determination affects how the District’s proposed tax rate for 2026 is calculated. A discussion ensued regarding the District’s development status, which the Board has determined in prior years to be a developing district.

Upon a motion by Director Tryon, seconded by Director White, after full discussion and with all Directors present voting aye, the Board declared the District to be a developing district for purposes of calculating the District’s 2026 ad valorem property tax rate.

ATTORNEY’S REPORT

Mr. Roberts updated the Board regarding easements for LS Nos. 1 and 2. Mr. Roberts informed the Board that the property owner has requested the requisite approval from the mortgage servicer and lienholder of the property adjacent to LS No. 1, and is awaiting a decision regarding such approval. Mr. Roberts confirmed that the property owner has received the easement agreement and is willing to execute such agreement upon receipt of approval from the mortgage servicer and lienholder.

Regarding LS No. 2, Mr. Roberts reminded the Board that upon receipt of the proposed Operator’s costs and designs for landscaping improvements for LS No. 2, as discussed in the Operator’s Report, RAB will coordinate with Mr. Hoy to execute the generator easement agreement related to LS No. 2.

Mr. Roberts updated the Board on the status of the wastewater backflow-related insurance claims for the King Family and Ms. Cassy Jimenez, stating that Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, LLC (“Gallagher”) received release documents for both claims and issued payment for such claims. Mr. Roberts confirmed that Gallagher has closed both claims.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD, the meeting was

adjourned at 10:58 a.m.

PASSED AND APPROVED this the 12th day of August, 2026

Secretary, Board of Directors

(DISTRICT SEAL)