Here are the major actions taken by the Board at the meeting:

• Proposed a 2019 tax rate of $0.57—same rate as last year. There will be a public hearing on the proposed tax rate at 10 a.m. on Monday, October 7, 2019.
• Discussed the bond market and authorized the consultants to prepare updated documents for a $1.5 million bond issue to reimburse the developer for construction of infrastructure.
• Reviewed construction progress. Dredging and Hurricane Harvey repair projects are substantially complete. Authorized a post dredging survey of the main channel.
• Discussed future projects and authorized the engineer to set up a meeting with the project team at the Army Corps of Engineers.
• Reviewed its Regulations on Bulkheads and Canals and decided no changes were necessary.
• Changed the official location for posting of District notices to the guard shack at the entrance of Harborwalk.
• Discussed roll-out of new District website.

Excerpts from draft minutes—not approved by the Board

Here are the major actions taken by the Board at the meeting:

• Received an unqualified opinion from its auditor and accepted the audit for fiscal year ending 3/31/19. Audit will be posted to the website as soon as it is finalized.
• Received a tax rate recommendation from its financial advisor ($0.57—same rate as last year). The average residential homestead’s appraised value decreased 1.4% from last year.
• Discussed the bond market and whether it should issue $1.5 million bond previously approved to reimburse developer for construction of infrastructure.
• Reviewed recent construction progress.
• Authorized engineer to obtain price for lab testing of the spoil to determine whether it is usable for fill in the neighborhood.
• Authorized dredging of the south channel and replacement of channel markers in the main channel.
• Discussed changing its policy on repairs of bulkhead caps now that it is using the Titan X-series for bulkhead caps.
• Discussed state law regarding District’s ability to enter private land to make inspections, do work on its facilities.

Excerpts from draft minutes—not approved by the Board

Stop disease-causing bacteria in its tracks, by keeping our waterways clean. Do your part!

At home:

• Pick up every poop
• Bag it
• Put it in the trash
• Repeat weekly

Away from home:

• Always bring bags
• Pick up every poop
• Bag it
• Put it in the trash

Veterinarians, garbage collectors and health professionals all agree that the trash is the safest way to dispose of your dog’s poop. Dog droppings left on grass wash into our storm drains, increasing the level of bacteria and making waterways unsafe for swimming and fishing.

It only takes one storm to change your life and community. Tropical cyclones are among nature’s most powerful and destructive phenomena. If you live in an area prone to tropical cyclones, you need to be prepared. Learn how at Hurricanes.gov/Prepare

Determine Your Risk
Develop an Evacuation Plan
Assemble Disaster Supplies
Get an Insurance Checkup
Strengthen Your Home
Help Your Neighbor
Complete a Written Plan