MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 8
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
March 11, 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, March 11, 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, thus constituting a quorum. Also attending were Mr. Mark Miller of Municipal Accounts & Consulting L.P. (“Bookkeeper” or “MAC”); Mr. Justin Abshire of Quiddity Engineering (“Engineer” or “Quiddity”); Mr. Brian Lucas 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”); Mr. Andy Lynch of JT Lynch Company, LLC (“JT Lynch”); Messrs. Elliot M. Barner and Nicholas L. Roberts, attorneys, and Ms. Barbara Hankins, paralegal of Radcliffe Adams Barner PLLC (“Attorney” or “RAB”); and Mr. Don Smith, a member 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 9:00 a.m. and declared it open for such business as may come before it.

PUBLIC COMMENT

The President opened the meeting to public comment.

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF DECEMBER 10, 2025 AND FEBRUARY 11, 2026 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

The Board reviewed the minutes of December 10, 2025 and February 11, 2026. Regarding the minutes of February 11, 2026, Director Moravec pointed out that the entry concerning the Board’s approval of costs associated with maintenance of fire hydrants was for an amount less that the actual cost. In response to a question, Mr. Barner explained that discussion about how to ratify the amount of such actual costs should be resolved under the Operator’s Report.
Upon a motion by Director Moravec, seconded by Director Patton, after full discussion and with all Directors present voting aye, the Board: 1) approved the December 10, 2025 and February 11, 2026 regular meeting minutes.

TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR’S REPORT

Mr. Miller reviewed with the Board the Tax Assessor-Collector’s Report for the month of January 2026, a copy of which is attached hereto, including past monthly collections and credits as reported by the Tax Assessor-Collector.

Mr. Miller went on to note that 82.54% of the 2025 taxes have been collected as of
January 31, 2026.

Upon a motion by Director Patton, seconded by Director Tyron, 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. Miller next reviewed with the Board the Bookkeeper’s Report for the period ending February 28, 2026, a copy of which is attached hereto, including the current fund balances, expenditures and investments of the District. A discussion ensued.

Director Barlow entered the meeting at this time.

In response to a question from Director Moravec regarding the distinction between pumped water and surface water as they are referenced in the Bookkeeper’s Report, Mr. Miller explained that “pumped” water is water from the District’s wells and that surface water, which the District does not use, is water from an open body of water.

In response to a question from Director Patton regarding how funds received from ad valorem tax are accounted for by MAC, an extensive discussion ensued clarifying such accounting.

Upon a motion by Director Moravec, seconded by Director White, after full discussion and with four (4) Directors present voting aye, and Director Patton abstaining, the Board approved the Bookkeeper’s Report, as presented.

ENGINEER’S REPORT

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

Mr. Abshire next updated the Board regarding the Lift Station Rehabilitation Project, Phase II (Lift Station Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 8) (“Phase II”). Mr. Abshire stated that Quiddity has proceeded with design and survey of the Phase II Project, the scope of which includes Lift Station Nos. 1 through 4 and No. 8. Mr. Abshire further stated that Quiddity expects to request authorization to advertise for bids at the April Board meeting and present bid results at the May Board meeting. Mr. Abshire discussed with the Board options regarding landscaping replacement issues at Lift Station No. 3 (Chaucer Lift Station). Mr. Abshire further discussed that Quiddity is still revising language for insertion in future contracts regarding damages and incentives and will update the Board at the next meeting. A discussion ensued regarding a contractor found inside a manhole without additional personnel or assistance present.

Mr. Abshire next updated the Board regarding MUD 9’s Buckingham Water Treatment Plant Generator Project. Mr. Abshire stated that Texan Municipal and Industrial (“TMI”) has mobilized and begun work on the generator pad, with the generator delivery expected in July 2026. Mr. Abshire further stated that MUD 9’s Board has elected to not proceed with Change Order No. 1 for the Taylor generator platform.

Mr. Abshire then updated the Board on the status of obtaining easements on behalf of MUD 9 from property owners within the District in order to improve stormwater drainage in MUD 9. Mr. Abshire went on to explain that such property owners have been unwilling to entertain granting MUD 9 any easements.

Mr. Abshire next updated the Board regarding the annual water plant inspections, stating that Quiddity is scheduled to begin inspections at the Poe Water Plant, while adding an inspection for Well No. 2 at the Browning Water Plant. A discussion ensued regarding the scope of such inspections.

Mr. Abshire reminded the Board that the 2025 Stormwater Line Inspection Report identified several stormwater line outfalls that needed repairs. Mr. Abshire noted that Quiddity is updating its original scope of work and the estimate for such work. Mr. Abshire added that as a result, the scope will include repair to two (2) such outfalls and be presented for approval at the April 8, 2026 Board meeting.

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

Mr. Lucas reported that 799 customers within the District are currently receiving electronic billing statements. Mr. Lucas further reported that there were 15 new customers paying electronically, of which five (5) elected to receive paperless billing. A discussion ensued.

Mr. Lucas next reported that the Water Accountability Ratio for the District and MUD 9 were 92.71% for the past billing cycle.

Mr. Lucas next updated the Board regarding an unannounced visit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (“TCEQ”) related to a resident complaint received by the TCEQ. The TCEQ found no violations and scheduled a formal TCEQ inspection. Mr. Lucas is waiting for the report of the recently scheduled TCEQ inspection. A discussion ensued.

Mr. Lucas next updated the Board regarding a credit request from a resident due to a leak discovered on their property. Mr. Lucas noted that the Operator applied a $34.25 credit to the requesting resident account, per the District’s Leak Adjustment Policy.

The Board requested that the Operator add a category to their report capturing the loss of water due to monthly water system flushing of the District’s facilities, for the purpose of illustrating an estimate of gallons lost during the monthly flushing process.

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

WATER CONSERVATION PLAN (“WCP”) AND DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN (“DCP”)

Mr. Barner reminded the Board that the District is required to perform a review of the WCP and DCP and resubmit such plans to the TCEQ and Texas Water Development Board (“TWDB”) every five (5) years. Mr. Barner went on to explain that while such re-submittal is not required for the 2026 calendar year, the Board reviews the WCP and DCP annually to determine if any changes should be made to the DCP and/or WCP. Mr. Barner noted that while RAB had no recommended changes to the WCP or DCP, that the Operator or Engineer might have comments to the plans to consider.

In response to a question from Director Moravec regarding the definition of “lost water” within the WCP, a discussion ensued regarding the meaning of such term and how best to clarify it in the WCP. Messrs. Barner and Wright informed the Board that they would review and provide comments so that the Board may consider amending the WCP at the April 8, 2026 Board meeting.

UPDATE ON CYBERSECURITY ASSESSMENT

Director White updated the Board regarding certain improvements to security at the District’s facilities and explained that the District’s cybersecurity consultant on security is coordinating with the Operator and Engineer regarding installation of such improvements.

MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS

Mr. McClellan updated the Board on the activities of the WCIA.

Mr. Geiselhart then updated and summarized to the Board the actions taken in the recent MUD 9 meeting.

ATTORNEY’S REPORT

Mr. Barner updated the Board regarding a recent conference call with Director Patton, Mr. Geiselhart and MUD 9’s general counsel regarding revisions to the Interlocal Agreement with MUD 9 for operation and maintenance of joint groundwater facilities. Mr. Barner explained that he had made the revisions discussed and provided it to those on the conference call shortly after the meeting started this morning.

ELECTION AGENDA

Mr. Barner then reminded the Board that the deadline to file an application for a place on the ballot for the Saturday, May 2, 2026 directors election (the “Election”) was 5:00 p.m. on February 13, 2026, and the deadline to be a write-in candidate for the Election was 5:00 p.m. on February 17, 2026. Mr. Barner further reminded the Board that since no such applications were received other than the incumbent directors, such directors are declared elected to office and there is no election. Mr. Barner then recommended that the Board adopt an Order Declaring Unopposed Candidates Elected to Office and Canceling the Election (the “Order Canceling Election”).

Upon a motion by Director Patton, seconded by Director Tryon, after full discussion and with all Directors present voting aye, the Board approved the Order Canceling Election.

Messrs. McClennan, Geiselhart, Abshire, Lucas, Miller exited the meeting at this time.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

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

Pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Subchapter D, of the Open Meetings Act, the President called the executive session to order at 10:08 a.m. to discuss real estate matters. Present for the Executive Session were Directors Tryon, Barlow and Moravec, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Barner, Mr. Roberts, and Ms. Hankins.

RECONVENED IN OPEN SESSION

As of 10:33 a.m., the President declared the Executive Session was ended and the public session was resumed.

No action was taken by the Board subsequent to the discussion held during the Executive Session.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD, the meeting was adjourned at 10:35 a.m.

PASSED AND APPROVED this the 8th day of April 2026.

Secretary, Board of Directors

(DISTRICT SEAL)