BLOCK HOUSE MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT

March 26, 2008

TO:            THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF BLOCK HOUSE MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS:

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of Block House Municipal Utility District will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, March 26, 2008, at 5:30 p.m., at 2600 Block House Drive South, Leander, Texas.  The following matters may be considered and acted upon at the meeting:

PUBLIC COMMENT

PLEASE NOTE:  Public comments will be accepted only during designated portions of the Board meeting.  Comments from the floor will not be accepted during the business portion of the Board meeting.  Citizens wishing to address the Board should complete the citizens’ communication form provided at the entrance to the meeting room, so they may be recognized to speak.

1.                            Receive presentations from landscape maintenance contractors;

2.                            Citizens’ communications;

CONSENT ITEMS

(These items may be approved collectively or individually.  Any of these items may be pulled for discussion upon the request of any Board member.)

3.                            Minutes of February 27, 2008 and March 6, 2008 Board meetings;

4.                            Payment of bills and invoices;

5.                            Fund transfers;

6.                            Continuing Disclosure Annual Report prepared by Southwest Securities;

7.                            Resolution Supporting Construction of Fence Along Railroad Tracks within Block House Municipal Utility District;

8.                            Resolution Supporting Extension of City of Cedar Park Engine Brake Ordinance to Extraterritorial Jurisdiction;

RESTRICTIVE COVENANT ENFORCEMENT ITEMS

9.                            Restrictive covenant enforcement, including:

(a)                        report from Waterman & Spainhour, including:

(1)                        16609 Shipshaw River Drive;

(2)                        2801 Alexander Drive;

(3)                        3316 Bardolino Lane;

(4)                        2607 North Walker Drive;

(5)                        2602 Armstrong Drive;

(6)                        605 Chandler Branch;

(b)                        recommendation from Restrictive Covenants Subcommittee regarding violations noted on February 19 report; and

(c)                        status of photographic benchmark catalog from Preferred Association Management Company;

LITIGATION AND POTENTIAL LITIGATION ITEMS

10.                      Use of and damage to District property by Ridgewood South resident, including report from Waterman & Spainhour;

11.                      Litigation regarding City of Leander’s taking of Block House Municipal Utility District property in connection with proposed wastewater interceptor line;

ENGINEER ITEMS

12.                      Report from Gray-Jansing & Associates, Inc. on engineering matters, including:

(a)                        previous directives;

(b)                        500 MG (0.5 MG) Ground Storage Tank Rehab-2006;

(c)                        reclamation of floodplain of Block House Creek and Tributary #2 (Wong tract); and

(d)                        proposal for Overall Storm Drainage System Mapping Project;

LANDSCAPE AND MAINTENANCE ITEMS

13.                      Report from TruGreen LandCare, L.L.C. on landscape maintenance, including:

(a)                        previous directives; and

(b)                        termination of Landscape Maintenance Agreement;

14.                      Landscape maintenance, including review bids and consider awarding contract for landscape maintenance services;

15.                      Creek maintenance, including report from Nature Trail System and Creek Maintenance Subcommittee regarding selection of consultant to perform environmental study of the creek;

PARK AND POOL ITEMS

16.                      Pool operations and management, including report from YMCA;

17.                      Installation of security cameras, including related improvements and modifications at Apache Pool, Tumlinson Pool and Walker House (Directors Bennett and Davis);


18.                      Proposed development of Jumano Park, including:

(a)                        trails grant (Directors McMullen and Roberts); and

(b)                        clean up project (Director Bennett);

19.                      District facilities, including report on status of:

(a)                        replacement of pool heaters at Apache Pool (Pool Subcommittee);

(b)                        replacement of bolts and screws on Tonkawa Park playscape improvements (Hector Alanis);

(c)                        fence along Susan Lane Channel (Hector Alanis);

(d)                        leak detection tests (Hector Alanis);

(e)                        pocket park (Scout project) in Apache Park (Director Bennett);

(f)                          internet service at the Walker House, Apache Pool and Tumlinson Pool (Director Davis);

(g)                        repair of fence along Wong tract (Director Davis);

(h)                        replacement of welcome sign at entryway (Director Davis);

(i)                          task monitor software (Director Davis); and

(j)                          NRFA application regarding “quiet zone” (whistle ban) along Capital Metro railroad tracks at Block House Drive (Director Roberts);

20.                      Request from BHC Owners Association for use of the Walker House for meetings, including waiver of reservation fees;

DISTRICT COMMUNICATION ITEMS

21.                      Newsletter, website, brochure and District-wide calendar;

ATTORNEY ITEMS

22.                      Report from Armbrust & Brown, L.L.P. on legal matters, including:

(a)                        previous directives;

(b)                        pass-through water and wastewater service to Knight tract;

(c)                        proposals for implementation of storm water management plan; and

(d)                        District property located at 16404 Spotted Eagle Drive (Lot 16, Block C, Block House Creek, Phase D, Section 607), including purchase inquiry;

GENERAL MANAGER ITEMS

23.                      District operations, including report from SWWC Services, Inc. on:

(a)                        previous directives;

(b)                        system maintenance and repairs;

(c)                        patrol report from Williamson County Sheriff’s Department;

(d)                        solid waste and recycling report from Texas Disposal Systems, Inc.;

(e)                        nets for Skate Court, including revised scope of project;

(f)                          date of Town Hall meeting on fire safety;

(g)                        proposal for gated enclosure for trash cans at Apache Pool;

(h)                        request to Williamson County Commissioner Cynthia Long regarding repair of bridge at Chardonnay Crossing;

(i)                          proposal for new lock mechanism or replacement of doors at the Walker House;

(j)                          proposal for installation of light poles around the Walker House; and

(k)                        procedure for payment of Pedernales Electric Cooperative bills;

24.                      Management services, including:

(a)                        response to Management Letter of SWWC Services, Inc.;

(b)                        Management Services Agreement; and

(c)                        bookkeeping services, including authorizing request for proposal;

SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

25.                      Report from Subcommittees, including:

(a)                        Finance Subcommittee regarding amending 2007/2008 budget, including scheduling a budget workshop;

(b)                        Intergovernmental Liaison Subcommittee regarding flashing lights at crosswalk at Block House Drive and Creek Run Drive and Autrey Drive (Director Roberts); and

(c)                        Personnel Subcommittee regarding on-site manager position, including engagement of employment consultant;

OTHER DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS

26.                      Slate of officers (Director Roberts);

27.                      Extension of Scottsdale Drive;

28.                      Buffer behind lots on Snelling Drive (Director Roberts);

29.                      Independent Contractor Agreement with Jennifer Hasbrouck (Director Roberts);

30.                      Protocol for review of water and wastewater billing variances;

31.                      Request from resident for use of BB guns on District property (Director Bennett);

32.                      Meeting time (Director Davis);

33.                      Miscellaneous directives and Board member directives;

34.                      Board member announcements;

35.                      Future agenda items; and

ELECTON ITEMS

36.                      SEE ATTACHED SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA FOR ELECTION ITEMS.

The Board of Directors is authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act to convene in closed or executive session for certain purposes.  These purposes include receiving legal advice from the District’s Attorney (Section 551.071); discussing real property matters (Section 551.072); discussing gifts and donations (Section 551.073), discussing personnel matters (Section 551.074) or discussing security personnel or devices (Section 551.076).  If the Board of Directors determines to go into executive session on any item on this agenda, the presiding officer will announce that an executive session will be held and will identify the item to be discussed and provision of the Open Meetings Act that authorizes the closed or executive session.

                                                                                 
Attorney for the District

(SEAL)

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Block House Municipal Utility District is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.  Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request.  Please call Hector Alanis at ECO Resources, Inc., General Manager for the District, at 335-7580 for information.  Hearing impaired or speech disabled persons equipped with telecommunications devices for the deaf may call 272-9116, or may utilize the statewide Relay Texas program, 1-800-735-2988.


BLOCK HOUSE MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT

SUPPLEMENT TO MARCH 26, 2008 AGENDA

TO:            THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF BLOCK HOUSE MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT AND TO ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS:

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of Block House Municipal Utility District will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, March 26, 2008, at 6:30 p.m., at 2600 Block House Drive South, Leander, Texas, for the following additional purposes:

1.                            Consider adopting Order Declaring Election of Unopposed Candidates and Canceling May 10, 2008 Director Election; and

2.                            Any other matters in connection with the District’s May 10, 2008 Director Election.

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DISTRITO MUNICIPAL DE SERVICIO PUBLICO

BLOCK HOUSE

AVISO SUPLEMENTAL DE LA AGENDA

26 DE MARZO DE 2008

A:                 LA MESA DIRECTIVA DEL DISTRITO MUNICIPAL DE SERVICIO PUBLICO BLOCK HOUSE Y A TODAS ESAS PERSONAS INTERESADAS:

Se notifica por el presente que la Mesa Directiva del Distrito Municipal de Servicio Publico Block House va a tener una reunion regular el miercoles el dia 26 de marzo de 2008, a las 6:30 p.m., a 2600 Block House Drive South, Leander, Texas, por los siguientes propositos adicionales:

1.                            Considerar la adopcion de una orden declarando elección de candidatos sin oposicion y cancelando el elección de directores del dia 10 de mayo de 2008; y

2.                            Cualquier otros asuntos con respecto al elección de directores del dia 10 de mayo de 2008.

(SEAL)

(SELL0)

                                                                                 
Attorney for the District
Abogado del Distrito