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2 • REGULARFort Bend County Municipal Utility District #131 (Fort Bend County)

Docket Item 2

Presented in: Board of Directors Special Meeting - March 11, 2026 on 2026-03-11
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Routine / Procedural • 0.0 Score Impact
PASSED (5 - 0)
“Motion to approve Docket Item 2”
JR
Joann Randall
President
YES
JM
Jeanna Maxwell
Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
YES
LS
Leslie Smith-Boards
Director, Place 2 (Place 2)
YES
JJ
Jennifer Jacobs
Director, Place 3 (Place 3)
YES
MH
Michael Higgins
Director, Place 5 (Place 5)
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

2. Discuss Park Matters. Ms. Cook provided an update on the Yellowstone pollinator report. She informed the board that an arborist assessed the trees and determined they were struggling due to significant drought and some pH stress, with drought stress being the primary concern. Discussion ensued. Director Maxwell recommended finding a solution to the drought issues and providing further details of tree recommendations for replacement. Ms. Cook explained to the board that the pollinator garden is currently underway. The green milkweed strand has been difficult to find despite its search since mid-February, however, planting for other pollinator species has been scheduled for the next two weeks. Director Jacobs stated she shared contact information for Fort Bend Green and will provide it again to assist with the green milkweed search. Ms. Cook shared the umbrella options to use for the park’s splash pad. She discussed the advantages of its price and maintenance compared to the history of efforts in building a canopy. Discussion ensued. Director Randall inquired about the durability of the umbrella during inclement weather. Ms. Cook assured the board that the umbrella can be moved around and also offers an addition to the base for easier mobility. Upon motion by Director Smith-Boards, seconded by Director Maxwell, after full discussion and after the question being put to the Board, the Board voted by majority, with Director 302767840.1 Randall abstaining, to approve the purchase of the umbrella and additional base lever at $2,199.00. Ms. Cook presented the pricing options for pavilion coverage to the board. Covering both sides completely, from top to bottom and side to side, would cost $3,780.00. Alternatively, maintaining a consistent 6-foot panel height would reduce the cost to $2,835.00. Director Randall emphasized that the project should be outsourced to a contractor, including any necessary welding work. Discussion ensued. The board a

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This docket item is classified as NEUTRAL (0.0 Score Impact). Routine administrative reports, monthly accounts payable/disbursement registers, minutes approvals, and procedural motions are logged for public transparency but carry zero weight in calculating an official's Roll-Call Freedom Score.