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1NORTHWEST HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 6NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGNotice is hereby given to all interested members of the public that the Board of Directorsof the captioned district will hold a public meeting at 7100 High Life Drive, Houston, Texas.Consultants and members of the public may also access the public meeting by videoconference using Microsoft Teams Video Conference and/or telephone conference call byfollowing the instructions listed at the bottom of this notice.The meeting will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, June 14, 2021.The subject of the meeting is to consider and act on the following:1.Public comment2.Minutes of board meeting held on May 10, 20213.Texas Pride customer letter to District website and option for notification system4.Tax assessor-collector’s report; delinquent tax collections; authorize collectionactions including termination of water service5.Bookkeeper’s report; payment of bills and investment of funds6.Operator’s report; status of District facilities and joint wastewater treatment plant;customer correspondence; termination of service to delinquent accounts; write-offof accounts; approve maintenance and repair actions as necessary; status of masscommunication system with District customers7.Annual critical electricity load submission8.Engineer’s report; status of construction projects; authorize advertising for bids,award contracts and approve change orders, as necessary; status of development,request for service and annexation9.Park improvements report; authorize park and trail improvements/repairs;landscape maintenance; contract with CleanScapes for park and landscapemaintenance10.Park construction report; status of design and construction; approve change ordersand pay estimates11.Installation of Cutten Green Subdivision perimeter wall; status of easementacquisition; authorize actions regarding same; correspondence to District residentsre status of wall project12.Annual review of director conflict disclosure13.Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072;deliberation regarding real propertyPage 1 of 294034-002521477v1
2Instructions for accessing video/telephone conference call:On March 16, 2020, in accordance with section 418.016 of the Texas Government Code,Governor Abbott has suspended various provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act that requiregovernment officials and members of the public to be physically present at a specified meetinglocation (the “Proclamation”). In accordance with the Proclamation, the District hasimplemented procedures to allow members of the public to participate and address the Board ofDirectors during the telephone conference meeting. To participate in the telephone conferencemeeting:1. The video conference link is: https://tinyurl.com/NW6Jun14-20212. To participate by telephone conference 1 323-484-5463 Conference ID: 330 248 513#3. All participants have the option of joining the meeting by phone (audio portion only) oralso joining the meeting by video conference using a computer or other internet capabledevice. If you are trying to join the video conference via mobile device or tablet, you mayneed to download the Microsoft Teams mobile application. Use the phone number andconference ID reflected above to participate in the meeting via conference call. If youcannot hear the meeting on your computer, you may also need to call in to the telephoneconference to listen to the meeting. All public participants will automatically be placed inthe “Listen Only” mode. During the Public Comment portion of the meeting, participantsmay unmute their line by pressing *6 to make a comment.4. The agenda packet will be available at the following web -packets/5. The video/audio of the meeting will be recorded.Page 2 of 294034-002521477v1
3NORTHWEST HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 6Minutes of Meeting of Board of DirectorsMay 10, 2021The Board of Directors (“Board”) of Northwest Harris County Municipal UtilityDistrict No. 6 (“District”) met by videoconference/telephone conference call on May 10, 2021, inaccordance with the duly posted notice of said meeting and with the March 16, 2020 Order ofGovernor Abbott, with a quorum of Directors present, as follows:David W. Harris, PresidentEric L. Fox, Vice President & TreasurerBob Parliament, SecretaryDennis Jasek, DirectorDennis Klimek, Directorand the following absent:None.Also present were Mr. Kevin Atkinson, Mr. Tommy Snook, Mr. Patrick Minor,Mr. Damien Matherne, Ms. Vanessa Hernandez, Mr. Mark Eyring, Mr. Omar Rodriguez, Ms.Robin Goin, Mr. Robert Atkinson, Mr. Josh Maas, and Mr. Wm. Scott Smith.1.The Board opened the floor for public comment. No public comment waspresented.2.The Board reviewed the minutes of the April 12, April 19 and May 3,Board meetings and unanimously approved the minutes as presented.3.The Board addressed the contract with Clean Scapes. The Board notedthat the draft contract is still in negotiation and the final contract is expected at the next Boardmeeting. The Board unanimously approved the invoice from Clean Scapes as presented pendingfinal execution of the contract.4.Director Parliament entered the meeting.5.Mr. Kevin Atkinson addressed the Board regarding the garbage contract.The Board noted that the trash contractor has missed the recycling pickup date on severaloccasions in recent weeks. Mr. Atkinson noted that the volumes are much higher since thewinter freeze event and the garbage contractor has been having significant issues in staffing thetrucks. Mr. Atkinson stated that he is actively looking to take measures to remedy theseproblems. The Board offered any assistance it may be able to grant in order to resolve theseproblems.6.Ms. Goin presented the assessor-collector’s report indicating that 2020taxes are 97.8% collected. Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried theBoard approved the tax assessor-collector’s report and the checks drawn on the tax fund.
47.Ms. Hernandez presented the bookkeeper’s report. Upon motion dulymade, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the bookkeeper’s report and thechecks listed thereon.8.The Board unanimously approved a budget for the fiscal year ending May31, 2022.9.Mr. Mark Eyring addressed the Board regarding the audit engagementcontinuation for the upcoming year. Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimouslycarried, the Board approved the extension of the audit engagement to cover the fiscal year endingMay 31, 2021.10.Mr. Maas presented the operator’s report indicating that there were 747connections within the District and water accountability was 93% during the month. There were13.4 million gallons of water purchased and produced. The District is receiving water fromHarris County MUD No. 202 to repay the water debt incurred while the MUD 202 plant wasunder repairs. The were no unusual operating conditions in the District.11.Mr. Robert Atkinson presented the engineer’s report including PayEstimate No. 4 for materials testing at the park site. A surveyor currently is marking utilities forsurveying the Hollister wall. The Board reviewed proposals for repair of the storm drain at thewater plant. The low bidder was the Salem Group with a bid of 20,720 which the Boardunanimously approved. The Board discussed the issues regarding construction of the wall alongBourgeois Road. The Board noted that Harris County is contemplating an expansion ofBourgeois Road but has not announced any final proposals for future construction of BourgeoisRoad. However, based on the circumstances, the Board believed that the County’s expansion ofBourgeois Road would not adversely impact the wall project. Accordingly, upon motion dulymade, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board authorized the engineer to proceed withdesign of the wall along Bourgeois Road.12.With respect to the park construction, the Board discussed the ability forpedestrians to walk from the trail system to the new park. Mr. Atkinson noted that this willrequire a mid-block crosswalk to be installed by Harris County. The Board authorized makingan investigation into the requirements to install such crosswalk. With respect to parkmaintenance activities, the Board unanimously approved two irrigation repairs and reminded thecontractor that such repairs are within the 5,000 prior authorization.13.With respect to the Bourgeois wall, the Board unanimously approvedobtaining an appraisal of the easement across Sensat property.There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting wasadjourned.Secretary294034.002 520489.v1
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53Cutten Green ResidentsWall Project UpdateDear Residents,NWHC MUD 6 (District) is pleased to provide you with a positive update on this project. TheDistrict has acquired all the necessary easements with the exception of one on Bourgeois Rd.The District expects to resolve this easement without further delays to the project.The Wall project will be completed in four phases:Phase One--The District’s engineering firm (EHRA) will gather the necessary data todevelop the bid package. During phase one, it may be necessary for arepresentative of EHRA to access the back yards of residents whose property abutsHollister, Bourgeois, and the east side of the new park to collect the necessary data.Phase One will take approximately three months to complete. Initiated May 11.Phase Two--Preparation of the construction plans by EHRA, and submission to thecounty for approval. This phase will take approximately five months to complete.Phase Three--Once EHRA receives the county’s approval, the plans will go out forconstruction bids. The bid process, awarding of the contract, and contractormobilization will take approximately four months.Phase Four--Will be initiation of the wall construction. Prior to the start ofconstruction, affected residents will receive a detailed construction timeline. Phasefour will include, among other things, removal of the existing wood fencing alongHollister, Bourgeois, and the east side of our new park, which is currently underconstruction. The existing fencing will be taken down and the new wall built insections to minimize the amount of time residents are without a permanent barrier atthe rear of their respective properties. Phase four will take approximately nine monthsto complete.Should you have questions regarding this project, please go to the District’s website athttps://www.nwhcmud6.org. Click on the Contact icon in the blue bar at the top of the page.A screen will pop up that will enable you to post your contact information and yourquestion(s). The district will monitor this site and respond to you.Your Board of Directors looks forward to the next phases of this project, and the ultimatecompletion of a much safer, quieter, and more architecturally pleasing barrier to your subdivision.SincerelyBoard of Directors, NWHC MUD 6
54DIRECTOR AND AGENT QUESTIONNAIRE FOR CONFLICTS DISCLOSURE STATEMENTIn 2005, the Texas Legislature approved changes in disclosure requirements for public officials in Texas.The requirements became effective on January 1, 2006 and were clarified and amended by the legislaturein 2007 and in 2015. Many public officials, including water district directors, agents, and employees, willnot need to file a report or take any action under the act. This questionnaire will assist you in determiningif you need to fill out a Texas Ethics Commission Form CIS, Local Government Officer ConflictsDisclosure Statement, for filing with the District. Please complete and sign this questionnaire and returnit to the attorney for the District.Name:District:Office Held:[NAME OF DIRECTOR]Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 6DirectorDefinition:A “business relationship” in the questions below means a connection between two ormore parties based on the commercial activity of one of the parties but does not include the following: a)a transaction that is subject to rate or fee regulation by a federal, state or local government entity; b) atransaction conducted at a price and subject to terms available to the public; or c) a purchase or lease ofgoods or services from a person that is chartered by a state or federal agency and that is subject to regularexamination by, and reporting to, that agency.Definition:A “family member” in the questions below includes: your mother and her spouse; yourfather and his spouse; your son and his spouse; your daughter and her spouse; your spouse; and yourspouse’s mother, father, son, and daughter.Definition:A “family relationship” in the questions below includes: your mother and her spouse;your father and his spouse; your son and his spouse; your daughter and her spouse; your grandmother andher spouse; your grandfather and his spouse; your brother and his spouse; your sister and her spouse; yourgrandson; your granddaughter; your aunt; your uncle; your niece; your nephew; your great-grandson;your great-granddaughter; your great-grandmother; your great-grandfather; your spouse; your spouse’smother; your spouse’s father; your spouse’s son; your spouse’s daughter; your spouse’s grandmother;your spouse’s grandfather; your spouse’s grandson; your spouse’s granddaughter; your spouse’s brother;or your spouse’s sister.Definition:A “vendor” in the questions below includes anyone who contracts with the District forthe sale or purchase of real property, goods, personal property, or services (skilled or unskilled labor orprofessional services) or anyone who SEEKS to contract with the District. Agents and employees of thevendor are included.1. Do you or any Family Member have an employment relationship with any Vendor orpotential Vendor that could result in you or your Family Member receiving taxableincome (other than investment income) of more than 2,500?YesNo2. Do you or any Family Member have a Business Relationship with any Vendor orpotential Vendor that could result in you or your Family Member receiving taxableincome (other than investment income) of more than 2,500?Yes94034-002520428v1No
553. Has a Vendor or potential Vendor given you or any Family Member one or more gifts(not including food accepted as a guest or a political contribution) with a total value ofmore than 100?YesNo4. Does any Vendor or potential Vendor have a Family Relationship with you?YesNoIf the answer to any of your questions is yes, please notify the attorney for the District as soon as possible.You may need to complete a Conflicts Disclosure Statement for filing with the District.If your answer to any of these questions changes at any time in the future, please notify the attorney forthe District at once and update this form.By:[NAME OF DIRECTOR]Date signed:Please note, Form CIS (attached) need only becompleted if you answered YES to any questions onthis “Director Questionnaire for Conflicts DisclosureStatement.”94034-002520428v1
56LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICER CONFLICTSDISCLOSURE STATEMENTFORMCIS(Instructions for completing and filing this form are provided on the next page.)This questionnaire reflects changes made to the law by H.B. 23, 84th Leg., Regular Session.This is the notice to the appropriate local governmental entity that the following localgovernment officer has become aware of facts that require the officer to file this statementin accordance with Chapter 176, Local Government Code.1Name of Local Government Officer2Office HeldOFFICE USE ONLONLYYDate Received3 Name of vendor described by Sections 176.001(7) and 176.003(a), Local GovernmentCode4Description of the nature and extent of each employment or other business relationship and each family relationshipwith vendor named in item 3.5List gifts accepted by the local government officer and any family member, if aggregate value of the gifts acceptedfrom vendor named in item 3 exceeds 100 during the 12-month period described by Section 176.003(a)(2)(B).Date Gift AcceptedDescription of GiftDate Gift AcceptedDescription of GiftDate Gift Accepted Description of Gift(attach additional forms as necessary)6SIGNATUREI swear under penalty of perjury that the above statement is true and correct. I acknowledge that the disclosure appliesto each family member (as defined by Section 176.001(2), Local Government Code) of this local government officer. Ialso acknowledge that this statement covers the 12-month period described by Section 176.003(a)(2)(B), LocalGovernment Code.Signature of Local Government OfficerPlease complete either option below:(1) AffidavitNOTARY STAMP / SEALSworn to and subscribed before me by this the day of ,20 , to certify which, witness my hand and seal of office.Signature of officer administering oathTitle of officer administering oathPrinted name of officer administering oath(2) Unsworn DeclarationMy name is , and my date of birth is .My address is , , , , .(street)(city)(state)(zip code)(country)Executed in County, State of , on the day of , 20 .(month)(year)Signature of Local Government Officer (Declarant)Form provided by Texas Ethics Commissionwww.ethics.state.tx.usRevised 8/17/2020
57LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICER CONFLICTS DISCLOSURE STATEMENTSection 176.003 of the Local Government Code requires certain local government officers to file this form. A "localgovernment officer" is defined as a member of the governing body of a local governmental entity; a director, superintendent,administrator, president, or other person designated as the executive officer of a local governmental entity; or an agent ofa local governmental entity who exercises discretion in the planning, recommending, selecting, or contracting of a vendor.This form is required to be filed with the records administrator of the local governmental entity not later than 5 p.m. on theseventh business day after the date on which the officer becomes aware of the facts that require the filing of this statement.A local government officer commits an offense if the officer knowingly violates Section 176.003, Local Government Code.An offense under this section is a misdemeanor.Refer to chapter 176 of the Local Government Code for detailed information regarding the requirement to file this form.INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THIS FORMThe following numbers correspond to the numbered boxes on the other side.1. Name of Local Government Officer. Enter the name of the local government officer filing this statement.2. Office Held. Enter the name of the office held by the local government officer filing this statement.3. Name of vendor described by Sections 176.001(7) and 176.003(a), Local Government Code. Enter the name ofthe vendor described by Section 176.001(7), Local Government Code, if the vendor: a) has an employment or otherbusiness relationship with the local government officer or a family member of the officer as described by Section176.003(a)(2)(A), Local Government Code; b) has given to the local government officer or a family member of the officerone or more gifts as described by Section 176.003(a)(2)(B), Local Government Code; or c) has a family relationship withthe local government officer as defined by Section 176.001(2-a), Local Government Code.4. Description of the nature and extent of each employment or other business
12 hours ago · 3. The Board addressed the contract with Clean Scapes. The Board noted that the draft contract is still in negotiation and the final contract is expected at the next Board meeting. The Board unanimously approved the invoice from Clean Scapes as presented pending final execution of the contract
