MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 8
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
June 11, 2025

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, June 11, 2025, 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, thus constituting a quorum. Also attending were Mark Miller of Municipal Accounts & Consulting L.P. (“Bookkeeper” or “MAC”); Justin Abshire and Conner Murphy of Quiddity Engineering (“Engineer” or “Quiddity”); Philip Wright of Hays Utility North Corporation (“Operator” or “Hays North”); Ray Geiselhart, Director for Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 9 (“MUD 9”); Chief Brian Edwards of Montgomery County Emergency Services District No. 2 (“ESD 2”); Chief of EMS James Campbell, Assistant Chief of EMS James Seek, and Chief Operating Officer Melissa Miller, of Montgomery County Hospital District (“MCHD”); Jim McClellan, Interim General Manager of Walden Community Improvement Association (“WCIA”); Terry Lynch, Andy Lynch and Jeff Lynch of JT Lynch Company, LLC (“JT Lynch”); Elliot M. Barner and Fazile Kepadia, attorneys, and Barbara Hankins, paralegal, of Radcliffe Adams Barner PLLC (“Attorney” or “RAB”); Montgomery County Precinct No. 1 Commissioner Robert C. Walker; and Scott Sustman.

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 and declared it open for such business as may come before it.

PUBLIC COMMENT

The President opened the meeting to public comment, and recognized Commissioner Walker, who was in attendance. There being no further comments, the President directed the Board to proceed with the agenda.

PRESENTATION BY MCHD FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.

Director Moravec introduced Chief Campbell of the MCHD and explained that representatives of the MCHD are present to provide information related to the emergency medical services provided by MCHD within Montgomery County and the Walden Peninsula.

Chief Campbell went on to present information related to the emergency services provided by MCHD, including information relating to deployment, dispatching, station locations, rating of calls, and plans for meeting the increasing demand for such services.

Chief Edwards, Chief Campbell, Assistant Chief Seek, and
Ms. Miller exited the meeting at this time.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MAY 13, 2025 REGULAR MEETING

Mr. Barner directed the Board to an email with revisions to the May 13, 2025 regular meeting minutes concerning language of Old Walden Fire Station (“OWFS”) property comments. A discussion ensued and the President recommended the Board approve the May 13, 2025 regular meeting minutes, with corrections.

Upon a motion by Director Moravec, seconded by Director White, after full discussion and with all Directors present voting aye, the Board approved the minutes of the May 13, 2025 regular meeting minutes, with corrections.

TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR’S REPORT

Mr. Miller reported to the Board that the Tax Assessor-Collector’s Report for the month of May 2025 was not provided by the Tax Assessor-Collector.

BOOKKEEPER’S REPORT

Mr. Miller presented and reviewed with the Board the Bookkeeper’s Report, a copy of which is attached hereto, including the current fund balances, expenditures and investments.

Upon a motion by Director Moravec, seconded by Director Barlow, after full discussion and with all Directors present voting aye, the Board approved the Bookkeeper’s Report, as presented, including authorized payment of checks detailed therein.

MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS & CONSULTING ENGAGEMENT LETTER (“MAC”) TO PREPARE DISTRICT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO COMPLY WITH SAS 115 REQUIREMENTS

Director Moravec then presented to the Board a proposal for the engagement of MAC to prepare additional financial statements for the District in order to comply with certain requirements of the Texas Water Development Board (the “TWDB”) in connection with the District’s 2011 TWDB revenue bonds. Director Moravec explained the purpose of the TWDB’s requirements and the necessity of preparing such additional statements.

Upon a motion by Director Moravec, seconded by Director Patton, after full discussion and with all Directors present voting aye, the Board authorized the execution of the MAC engagement letter.

ANNUAL REVIEW OF DISTRICT’S CODE OF ETHICS

Director Moravec updated the Board that pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 2256.005(e), as amended, the District is required to review its Amended and Restated Order Designating Investment Officer and Establishing Rules, Policies and Code of Ethics for the Investment of District Funds and Review of Investments (“Investment Policy”) not less than annually. Ms. Kepadia stated that there were no recommended changes to such policy and that it is an annual agenda item for meetings held prior to conferences attended by the Board.

ENGINEER’S REPORT

Mr. Murphy then presented the Engineer’s Report, a copy of which is attached hereto.

Mr. Murphy updated the Board on the Lift Station Nos. 5, 6 and 7 Rehabilitation Project. Mr. Murphy stated that Quiddity has completed and approved all submittals and the contractor, CFG Industries (“CFG”), is expected to mobilize this month and begin rehabilitation work on Lift Station No. 6. After a lengthy discussion, it was the consensus of the Board that Quiddity place door tags on residential lots in the vicinity where CFG is mobilized, providing proper notice to residents.

Mr. Murphy next provided an update regarding the Buckingham Water Plant Generator Project. Mr. Murphy reminded the Board that MUD 9’s engineer continues preparing construction plans and related documents for same and stated MUD 9’s engineers intend to gather bids this month for this project. A discussion ensued relating to bidding using either diesel or natural gas for the Project.

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

OPERATOR’S REPORT

Mr. Wright next presented the Operator’s Report, a copy of which is attached hereto.

Mr. Wright reported that 766 customers within the District are currently receiving electronic billing statements. Mr. Wright further reported that there were nineteen (19) new customers, of which eight (8) elected to receive paperless billing.

Mr. Wright next reported that the Water Accountability Ratio for the District and MUD 9 was 93.30% for the past billing cycle mostly due to the time of season.

Mr. Wright also reported three (3) new taps installed in the prior month and a total of 1,853 connections to the District’s Water Distribution System. Mr. Wright further stated that two (2) accounts was disconnected due to delinquency.

Mr. Wright next reported in 2012 a coating project was done on certain manholes in the District. Mr. Wright stated that one of the manholes not scheduled in the 2012 coating project, formed a sink hole on the side of the manhole, which deteriorated and caused emergency repair with a fiberglass line manhole. Mr. Murphy reminded the Board the District is slated to review and update the list of manholes in 2026.

Mr. Wright updated the Board on another sink hole on Lake Estate Drive. Mr. Wright stated it formed in the back yard, thirty feet (30′) back from bulkhead and Hays North will consult with contractor regarding cost alternatives to make such repair.

Mr. Wright then reported that a customer located on 2711 Lake Estates Drive had a contractor hit a water line while working on boat lift and did not report such damage to resident. The customer received a $5,007.00 water bill and requested an adjustment to their water bill.

Mr. Wright noted that a credit adjustment of $3,600.00 from the $5,007.00 bill would apply, per the District’s leak adjustment policy. Mr. Wright requested customer provide receipts of the repair to the water line. A discussion ensued and it was the consensus of the Board to issue a credit adjustment in accordance with such policy, upon receipt of documentation that such repair was done in compliance with the Operator.

Upon a motion by Director Barlow, seconded by Director Patton, after full discussion and with all Directors present voting aye, the Board approved the Operator’s Report, including the credit adjustment of $3,600.00 to the customer on 2711 Lake Estates Drive, as presented.

SECURITY AT DISTRICT FACILITIES

Director White updated the Board on his research into cybersecurity consultants that could provide cybersecurity services to the District. Director White reported that two (2) bids were received; Zecurity and Red Tiger. Mr. White stated that Red Tiger’s proposal appears to be more technology sound and stated Red Tiger was available by telephone to present their proposal to the Board. Unable to contact Red Tiger, via telephone, Director White stated he will contact Red Tiger for availability to present a proposal at next meeting.

Mr. Geiselhart stated that MUD 9 continues to address cybersecurity matters and assessments for its facilities and explained that MUD 9 will contemplate the District’s approach relating to consultants for cybersecurity services.

MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS

Mr. Geiselhart provided an update to the Board regarding the WCIA.

Mr. McClellan introduced himself to the Board as the new Interim General Manager of WCIA and briefly stated his resume and updated the Board on personnel and maintenance operations with WCIA.

Mr. McClellan further updated the Board that a buoy in Lake Conroe had damaged a resident’s boat and inquired if such buoy belonged to the District, as it was not properly tagged. The Operator stated only one (1) buoy belonged to Hays North and Mr. Wright will confirm to WCIA that buoy does not belong to the District.

ATTORNEY’S REPORT

Mr. Barner updated the Board on the status of the property where the OWFS is located and presented a listing agreement with JT Lynch for the Board’s review. Director Moravec stated the OWFS Committee (the “Committee”) has reviewed the Agreement and JT Lynch will solicit bids for usage of the building and report to the Committee those findings. An extensive discussion ensued relating to OWFS property. It was the consensus of the Board to postpone approval of the Agreement until JT Lynch has an opportunity to tour the OWFS.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD, the meeting was adjourned at 11:12 a.m.

PASSED AND APPROVED this the 9th day of July, 2025.

Secretary, Board of Directors