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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Jefferson County, TX
Lower Neches Valley Authority
Population / Scale
Special District
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.14775
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$1.0M
+1.3% YoY • +12.6% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$11.98M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +1.4 pts
1Y: +1.1 pts • 10Y: +1.9 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▲ +3.3 pts
93.1 (A+) → 96.4 (A+)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+1.3% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +2.5%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+12.6% (5Y)
10Y: +26.6% • Since '00: +94.0%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0065
FY 22: $0.1542 → FY 27: $0.1477
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 93.1 (A+)'10: 93.8 (A+)'17: 94.5 (A+)'22: 95 (A+)'27: 96.4 (A+)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $0.5M'10: $0.7M'17: $0.8M'22: $0.9M'27: $1.0M
Elected & Governing Officials (9)
BV
Bill Voigtman
Director, Place 2
megan.jackson@LNVA.dst.tx.us
CS
Caleb Spurlock
Director, Place 5
megan.jackson@LNVA.dst.tx.us
CM
Clint Mitchell
Director, Place 4
megan.jackson@LNVA.dst.tx.us
IP
Ivy Pate
Vice President
JM
James M. Scott
Director
JG
Justin Gray
Director
KK
Kal Kincaid
Director, Place 3
megan.jackson@LNVA.dst.tx.us
LP
Lee P. Mann
Director
SL
Steve Lucas
Director, Place 1
megan.jackson@LNVA.dst.tx.us
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+1.3% YoYFreedom Score: 96.4 (A+)• Adopted Sep 30, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Lower Neches Valley Authority
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($1,031,843) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.147750 per $100 valuation) for Lower Neches Valley Authority. Source: Jefferson County 2026 Certified Tax Roll & Truth-in-Taxation Calculation.
Total Appropriation
$1.0M
General Fund
$0.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.8M
00
Public Works: $0.2M (15%)
0Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.14775 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 95.3 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — Lower Neches Valley Authority
Official PDFAdopted FY 2026 Special District Operating & Debt Service Budget for Lower Neches Valley Authority (Jefferson County) totaling $1,018,300 ($203,660 Maintenance & Operations; $814,640 I&S Bond Debt Service). Certified Bond Review Board / SPDPID Principal Debt Outstanding: $11,980,000. Funded under an adopted property tax rate of $0.1500 per $100 valuation.
Total Appropriation
$1.0M
General Fund
$0.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.8M
00
Public Works: $0.2M (15%)
0Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.1500 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.0% YoYFreedom Score: 95.3 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 (2024–2025) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Lower Neches Valley Authority
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($986,725) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.150000 per $100 valuation) for Lower Neches Valley Authority. Source: Texas Comptroller PTAD 2024 Tax Rate & Levy Roll.
Total Appropriation
$1.0M
General Fund
$0.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.8M
Public Works: $0.1M (15%)
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.1500 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+2.3% YoYFreedom Score: 95.3 (A+)• Adopted Sep 6, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Lower Neches Valley Authority
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Lower Neches Valley Authority (Jefferson County) totaling $957,613. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.1509 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$1.0M
General Fund
$0.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.8M
Public Works: $0.1M (15%)
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.1509 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+2.2% YoYFreedom Score: 95.1 (A+)• Adopted Sep 6, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Lower Neches Valley Authority
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Lower Neches Valley Authority (Jefferson County) totaling $936,541. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.1527 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$0.9M
General Fund
$0.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.7M
Public Works: $0.1M (15%)
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.152711 / $100
Complete 28-Year Historical Budget, Tax Rate & Freedom Ledger (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Year-by-year certified appropriations, property tax rates, per-capita spending, Freedom Index scores, and official budget PDFs
Active Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Lower Neches Valley Authority
Official legislative enactment levying the 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Lower Neches Valley Authority
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Lower Neches Valley Auth...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Lower Neches Valley Authority
Official legislative enactment levying the 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2022-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Lower Neches Valley Authority
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Lower Neches Valley Auth...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Lower Neches Valley Authority
Official legislative enactment levying the 2021 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2021-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Lower Neches Valley Authority
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Lower Neches Valley Auth...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Lower Neches Valley Authority
Official legislative enactment levying the 2020 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Lower Neches Valley Authority
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Lower Neches Valley Auth...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Lower Neches Valley Authority
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Lower Neches Valley Auth...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Lower Neches Valley Authority
Official legislative enactment levying the 2019 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Lower Neches Valley Authority
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Lower Neches Valley Auth...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Lower Neches Valley Authority
Official legislative enactment levying the 2018 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2017-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Lower Neches Valley Authority
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Lower Neches Valley Auth...
Order No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Lower Neches Valley Authority
Official legislative enactment levying the 2017 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Lower Neches Valley Authority
Official legislative enactment levying the 2016 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Lower Neches Valley Authority
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Lower Neches Valley Auth...
Order No. 2015-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Lower Neches Valley Authority
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Lower Neches Valley Auth...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Lower Neches Valley Authority
Official legislative enactment levying the 2015 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Lower Neches Valley Authority
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Lower Neches Valley Auth...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Lower Neches Valley Authority
Official legislative enactment levying the 2014 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2013-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2014 (2013–2014) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Lower Neches Valley Authority
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Lower Neches Valley Auth...
Order No. 2013-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2013 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Lower Neches Valley Authority
Official legislative enactment levying the 2013 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Lower Neches Valley Authority
Official legislative enactment levying the 2012 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Lower Neches Valley Authority
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Lower Neches Valley Auth...
Order No. 2011-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2011 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Lower Neches Valley Authority
Official legislative enactment levying the 2011 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 Lower Neches Valley Authority Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 161 (18.9% of 850 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director
Lee P. Mann WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Vice President
Ivy Pate WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Director
James M. Scott WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Director
Justin Gray WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Director, Place 1
Steve Lucas WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Director, Place 3
Kal Kincaid WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Director, Place 5
Caleb Spurlock WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Director, Place 2
Bill Voigtman WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Director, Place 4
Clint Mitchell WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 Lower Neches Valley Authority Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 493 (29.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Vice President (At-Large)
Ivy Pate WINNER
72.0% (355 votes)Michael R. Vance
28.0% (138 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 Lower Neches Valley Authority Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 391 (23.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Vice President (At-Large)
Ivy Pate WINNER
63.0% (246 votes)David C. Morales
37.0% (145 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 Lower Neches Valley Authority Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 374 (22.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Vice President (At-Large)
Ivy Pate WINNER
67.0% (251 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
33.0% (123 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 Lower Neches Valley Authority Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 510 (30.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Vice President (At-Large)
Ivy Pate WINNER
67.0% (342 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
33.0% (168 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 Lower Neches Valley Authority Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 459 (27.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Vice President (At-Large)
Ivy Pate WINNER
69.0% (317 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
31.0% (142 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 Lower Neches Valley Authority Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 255 (15.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Vice President (At-Large)
Ivy Pate WINNER
68.0% (173 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
32.0% (82 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 Lower Neches Valley Authority Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 374 (22.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Vice President (At-Large)
Ivy Pate WINNER
55.0% (206 votes)Michael R. Vance
45.0% (168 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 Lower Neches Valley Authority Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 289 (17.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Vice President (At-Large)
Ivy Pate WINNER
61.0% (176 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
39.0% (113 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 Lower Neches Valley Authority Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 391 (23.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Vice President (At-Large)
Ivy Pate WINNER
63.0% (246 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
37.0% (145 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 Lower Neches Valley Authority Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 510 (30.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Vice President (At-Large)
Ivy Pate WINNER
65.0% (332 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
35.0% (178 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 Lower Neches Valley Authority Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 442 (26.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Vice President (At-Large)
Ivy Pate WINNER
63.0% (278 votes)David C. Morales
37.0% (164 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 Lower Neches Valley Authority Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 289 (17.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Vice President (At-Large)
Ivy Pate WINNER
72.0% (208 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
28.0% (81 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 Lower Neches Valley Authority Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 527 (31.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Vice President (At-Large)
Ivy Pate WINNER
64.0% (337 votes)David C. Morales
36.0% (190 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 Lower Neches Valley Authority Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 238 (14.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Vice President (At-Large)
Ivy Pate WINNER
61.0% (145 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
39.0% (93 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 Lower Neches Valley Authority Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 493 (29.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Vice President (At-Large)
Ivy Pate WINNER
57.0% (281 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
43.0% (212 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 Lower Neches Valley Authority Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 459 (27.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Vice President (At-Large)
Ivy Pate WINNER
63.0% (289 votes)David C. Morales
37.0% (170 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 Lower Neches Valley Authority Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 374 (22.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Vice President (At-Large)
Ivy Pate WINNER
71.0% (266 votes)David C. Morales
29.0% (108 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 Lower Neches Valley Authority Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 493 (29.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Vice President (At-Large)
Ivy Pate WINNER
68.0% (335 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
32.0% (158 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 Lower Neches Valley Authority Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 272 (16.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Vice President (At-Large)
Ivy Pate WINNER
58.0% (158 votes)Michael R. Vance
42.0% (114 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 Lower Neches Valley Authority Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 272 (16.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Vice President (At-Large)
Ivy Pate WINNER
58.0% (158 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
42.0% (114 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 Lower Neches Valley Authority Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 357 (21.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Vice President (At-Large)
Ivy Pate WINNER
67.0% (239 votes)Michael R. Vance
33.0% (118 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 Lower Neches Valley Authority Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 459 (27.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Vice President (At-Large)
Ivy Pate WINNER
66.0% (303 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
34.0% (156 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 Lower Neches Valley Authority Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 493 (29.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Vice President (At-Large)
Ivy Pate WINNER
68.0% (335 votes)David C. Morales
32.0% (158 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 Lower Neches Valley Authority Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 476 (28.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Vice President (At-Large)
Ivy Pate WINNER
57.0% (271 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
43.0% (205 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (329)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-20 • REGULAR SESSION
Lower Neches Valley Authority - Board Committee Meeting (October 20, 2026)
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Meeting called to order by the chairman.2: Consider and recommend Fiscal Year 2027 Draft Budget.3: The Board may recess into Executive Session to Consult with its Attorneys regarding pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, or any matter in which the Board may seek the advice of its Attorneys under Government Code §551.071; and/or to discuss real estate matters, pursuant to Government Code §551.072; Government Code §551.075 Investments; Government Code §551.076 Security Devices; and/or Deliberation Regarding Economic Development 4: Adjourn I certify that I have reviewed this document and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements. Scott Hall, P.E., General Manager2026-10-01 • REGULAR SESSION
Lower Neches Valley Authority - Board Committee Meeting (October 01, 2026)
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Meeting called to order by the chairman.2: Consider and recommend Fiscal Year 2027 Draft Budget.3: The Board may recess into Executive Session to Consult with its Attorneys regarding pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, or any matter in which the Board may seek the advice of its Attorneys under Government Code §551.071; and/or to discuss real estate matters, pursuant to Government Code §551.072; Government Code §551.075 Investments; Government Code §551.076 Security Devices; and/or Deliberation Regarding Economic Development 4: Adjourn I certify that I have reviewed this document and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements. Scott Hall, P.E., General Manager2026-09-30 • REGULAR SESSION
Lower Neches Valley Authority - Board Committee Meeting (September 30, 2026)
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Meeting called to order by the chairman.2: Consider and recommend Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Improvement Program.3: Consider and recommend long-term planning projects.4: The Board may recess into Executive Session to Consult with its Attorneys regarding pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, or any matter in which the Board may seek the advice of its Attorneys under Government Code §551.071; and/or to discuss real estate matters, pursuant to Government Code §551.072; Government Code §551.075 Investments; Government Code §551.076 Security Devices; and/or Deliberation Regarding Economic Development 5: Adjourn I certify that I have reviewed this document and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements. Scott Hall, P.E., General Manager2026-09-24 • REGULAR SESSION
Lower Neches Valley Authority - Board Committee Meeting (September 24, 2026)
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Meeting called to order by the chairman.2: Consider and recommend staff levels and pay rates in preparation for Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Review.3: Consider and recommend funding for merit-based wage adjustments for the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget.4: The Board may recess into Executive Session to Consult with its Attorneys regarding pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, or any matter in which the Board may seek the advice of its Attorneys under Government Code §551.071; and/or to discuss real estate matters, pursuant to Government Code §551.072; Government Code §551.075 Investments; Government Code §551.076 Security Devices; and/or Deliberation Regarding Economic Development 5: Adjourn I certify that I have reviewed this document and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements. Scott Hall, P.E., General Manager2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
Lower Neches Valley Authority - Board of Directors Regular Meeting (September 15, 2026)
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Meeting called to order, Pledge of Allegiance, and Invocation2: Administration of Oath of Office for Justin Gray.3: Public Comment4: Approve minutes of August 18, 2026, Board of Directors meeting.5: Activity and safety reports by the General Manager and staff.6: Receive the monthly Financial Report.7: Consider and authorize Phase I professional engineering services with Chapman Consulting, Inc. for the Neches 1st and Neches 2nd Process Piping Project.8: Consider and act upon setting a new right-of-way crossing fee.9: Consider and act upon a Bridge Crossing Permit for the 60th Street Bridge with Air Liquide Large Industries U.S. LP.10: Consider and act upon Pipeline Crossing Permits and requested waiver of fees for Herdz Investments LLC to install a 4-inch sewer force main and an 8-inch water line.11: Consider and act upon bids received for the Abandoned Pipeline Removal Contract 2026.12: Consider and act upon executing an interlocal agreement associated with Texas A&M University AgriLife Research Extension for a Freshwater Mussel Survey project funded through the Economic Development Program.13: FNI presentation on proposed West Beaumont Reservoir recreational amenities.14: Board Training 215: Consent Agenda The following items are of a routine or administrative nature. The Board has been furnished with background and support material on each item. All items will be acted upon by one vote without being discussed separately unless requested by a Board member or individual. The requested item will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in sequence after the remaining items have been acted upon. a. Fees of Office, Expenses16: The Board may recess into Executive Session to Consult with its Attorneys regarding pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, or any matter in which the Board may seek the advice of its Attorneys under Government Code §551.071; and/or to discuss real estate matters, pursuant to Government Code §551.072; Government Code §551.075 Investments; Governme nt Code §551.076 Security Devices; and/or Deliberation Regarding Economic Development17: Adjourn I certify that I have reviewed this document and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements. Scott Hall, P.E., General Manager2026-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
Lower Neches Valley Authority - Board of Directors Regular Meeting (August 18, 2026)
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Meeting called to order, Pledge of Allegiance, and Invocation2: Public Comment3: Approve minutes of July 21, 2026, Board of Directors and Operations Committee meetings.4: Activity and safety reports by the General Manager and staff.5: Receive the monthly Financial Report.6: Committee Reports7: Consider and act upon authorizing the General Manager to execute a Financial Advisory Services Agreement with Specialized Public Finance, Inc. to serve as financial advisor for the Authority.8: Consider and act upon authorizing the General Manager to execute a Sam Rayburn Reservoir Mining Water Supply Contract with Caturus Energy LLC.9: Consider and act upon authorizing the General Manager to execute an Off-Reservoir Mining Water Supply Contract with Caturus Energy, LLC.10: Consider and act upon a proposed Purchase Order with Tri-Con for diesel fuel purchase for the Atlantic Canal Improvements at ETP Tank Site Project.11: Consider and act upon authorizing the General Manager to purchase engine parts for the Neches 2nd Pumping Plant.12: Consider and act upon a proposed Purchase Order with Hobas Pipe USA, Inc. for the pre- purchase of 60-inch CCFRPM pipe for the Simon Canal at FM 1663 and Neches Main Canal at Blair Rd Project (2531) and Olede Canal at FM 1410 Project (2430). 213: Consider and act upon approving a settlement proposal in the lawsuit styled, Cause No. 25CCCV0303, Lower Neches Valley Authority, Plaintiff vs. Pamela Carol Tammen Thornton, Teri Tammen Morgan, and Christopher David Tammen, Defendants, in the County Court at Law No. 1, Jefferson County, Texas, as it relates to the West Beaumont Reservoir Project.14: Consent Agenda The following items are of a routine or administrative nature. The Board has been furnished with background and support material on each item. All items will be acted upon by one vote without being discussed separately unless requested by a Board member or individual. The requested item will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in sequence after the remaining items have been acted upon. a. Fees of Office, Expenses15: The Board may recess into Executive Session to Consult with its Attorneys regarding pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, or any matter in which the Board may seek the advice of its Attorneys under Government Code §551.071; and/or to discu ss real estate matters, pursuant to Government Code §551.072; Government Code §551.075 Investments; Government Code §551.076 Security Devices; and/or Deliberation Regarding Economic Development16: Adjourn I certify that I have reviewed this document and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements. Scott Hall, P.E., General Manager2026-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
Lower Neches Valley Authority - Board Committee Meeting (July 21, 2026)
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Meeting called to order2: Review and make a recommendation on the Statements of Qualifications received from engineering firms for the evaluation and potential improvement of process piping systems at Neches 1st and Neches 2nd Pumping Plants.3: The Board may recess into Executive Session to Consult with its Attorneys regarding pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, or any matter in which the Board may seek the advice of its Attorneys under Government Code §551.071; and/or to discuss real estate matters, pursuant to Government Code §551.072; Government Code §551.075 Investments; Government Code §551.076 Security Devices; and/or Deliberation Regarding Economic Development 4: Adjourn I certify that I have reviewed this document and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements. Scott Hall, P.E., General Manager5: Receive the monthly Financial Report.6: Receive the LNVA Employee benefits plan FY 2025 Independent Auditors Report.7: Committee Report8: Consider and act upon the Finance Committee's recommendation concerning the Self- Funded Health Insurance Program.9: Consider and act upon approving the Resolution Decreeing the Acquisition of Property to be a Public Necessity and Authorizing the Acquisition and Payment of Compensation for Property Needed for the Cheek Lateral Check Structure in Jefferson County, Texas.10: Consider and act upon prepayment requirement for the sale of waterfowl water.11: Consider and act upon final review and/or authorization related to the Texas Water Development Board grant application. 212: Consent Agenda The following items are of a routine or administrative nature. The Board has been furnished with background and support material on each item. All items will be acted upon by one vote without being discussed separately unless requested by a Board member or individual. The requested item will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in sequence after the remaining items have been acted upon. a. Fees of Office, Expenses13: The Board may recess into Executive Session to Consult with its Attorneys regarding pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, or any matter in which the Board may seek the advice of its Attorneys under Government Code §551.071; and/or to discuss real estate matters, pursuant to Government Code §551.072; Government Code §551.075 Investments; Government Code §551.076 Security Devices; and/or Deliberation Regarding Economic Development 14: Adjourn I certify that I have reviewed this document and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements. Scott Hall, P.E., General Manager2026-07-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Lower Neches Valley Authority - Board Committee Meeting (July 14, 2026)
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Meeting called to order2: Review the LNVA Employee Benefits Plan FY 2025 Independent Auditors’ Report.3: Review and consider making a recommendation on a budget amendment related to the self- funded health insurance program.4: Review and make a recommendation on the Statements of Qualifications received from qualified financial firms related to the Authority’s Water Distribution System Capital Improvements Program.5: Discuss and consider making a recommendation on Duck Water rates.6: The Board may recess into Executive Session to Consult with its Attorneys regarding pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, or any matter in which the Board may seek the advice of its Attorneys under Government Code §551.071; and/or to discuss real estate matters, pursuant to Government Code §551.072; Government Code §551.075 Investments; Government Code §551.076 Security Devices; and/or Deliberation Regarding Economic Development 7: Adjourn I certify that I have reviewed this document and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements. Scott Hall, P.E., General Manager2026-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
Lower Neches Valley Authority - Board of Directors Regular Meeting (June 16, 2026)
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Meeting called to order, Pledge of Allegiance, and Invocation2: Public Comment3: Approve minutes of May 19, 2026, Board of Directors and May 29, 2026, Operations Committee meetings.4: Activity and safety reports by the General Manager and staff.5: Receive the monthly Financial Report.6: Consider and act upon a Resolution of Adoption and approval of Amendment One to the Adoption Agreement and Trust Agreement for the Lower Neches Valley Authority Employees Benefit Plan.7: Consider and act upon recommendation for renewal of LNVA’s Property and Casualty Insurance with Texas Water Association Risk Management Fund (TWARMF) for 2026.8: Committee Report9: Consider and act upon authorizing the General Manager to execute an Industrial Raw Water Supply Contract with Arkema.10: Consider and act upon authorizing the General Manager to execute a Mining Water Contract with Select Water Solutions.11: Consider and act upon quotes received for the Hot Tap Stopple with Gate Valve Installation on LNVA 24-inch Raw Water Distribution Water Line Project.12: Consider and act upon bids received for the NRTP G-626 Screw Pump Gear Box Replacement project. 213: Consider and act upon adopting a resolution authorizing the General Manager to prepare and submit the Financial Assistance Application under the Texas Water Development Board’s Water Supply and Infrastructure Grant Program, including all WSIG application forms, worksheets, and supporting documents, in accordance with TWDB submittal instructions.14: Consider and act upon adoption of the 2026 Lower Neches Valley Authority Strategic Plan.15: Consent Agenda The following items are of a routine or administrative nature. The Board has been furnished with background and support material on each item. All items will be acted upon by one vote without being discussed separately unless requested by a Board member or individual. The requested item will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in sequence after the remaining items have been acted upon. a. Fees of Office, Expenses16: The Board may recess into Executive Session to Consult with its Attorneys regarding pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, or any matter in which the Board may seek the advice of its Attorneys under Government Code §551.071; and/or to discuss real estate matters, pursuant to Government Code §551.072; Government Code §551.075 Investments; Government Code §551.076 Security Devices; and/or Deliberation Regarding Economic Development 17: Adjourn I certify that I have reviewed this document and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements. Scott Hall, P.E., General Manager2026-05-29 • REGULAR SESSION
Lower Neches Valley Authority - Board Committee Meeting (May 29, 2026)
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Meeting called to order2: Evaluate staff proposals regarding physical site security for organizational facilities and consider making a recommendation to the Board.3: The Board may recess into Executive Session to Consult with its Attorneys regarding pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, or any matter in which the Board may seek the advice of its Attorneys under Government Code §551.071; and/or to discuss real estate matters, pursuant to Government Code §551.072; Government Code §551.075 Investments; Government Code §551.076 Security Devices; and/or Deliberation Regarding Economic Development 4: Adjourn I certify that I have reviewed this document and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements. Scott Hall, P.E., General Manager2026-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
Lower Neches Valley Authority - Board of Directors Regular Meeting (May 19, 2026)
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Meeting called to order, Pledge of Allegiance, and Invocation2: Public Comment3: Approve minutes of April 21, 2026, Board of Directors meeting.4: Activity and safety reports by the General Manager and staff.5: Receive the monthly Financial Report.6: Receive the 2026 Basin Highlights Report for the Lower Neches River Basin & Neches - Trinity Coastal Basin.7: Consider and act upon bids received for the Neches 2nd Discharge Pipe 1 & 2 Replacement project contract.8: Consider and act upon a recommendation to designate equipment surplus and authorize disposal of the equipment.9: Consider and act upon the appointment of a representative to serve on the Deep East Texas Council of Governments Board of Directors.10: Consider and act upon a Resolution of Appreciation for retiring employee David Marceaux.11: Receive an update on the West Beaumont Reservoir project.12: Consent Agenda The following items are of a routine or administrative nature. The Board has been furnished with background and support material on each item. All items will be acted upon by one vote without being discussed separately unless requested by a Board member or individual. The requested item will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in sequence after the remaining items have been acted upon. 2 a. Fees of Office, Expens13: The Board may recess into Executive Session to Consult with its Attorneys regarding pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, or any matter in which the Board may seek the advice of its Attorneys under Government Code §551.071; and/or to discuss real estate matters, pursuant to Government Code §551.072; Government Code §551.075 Investments; Government Code §551.076 Security Devices; and/or Deliberation Regarding Economic Development 14: Adjourn I certify that I have reviewed this document and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements. Scott Hall, P.E., General Manager2026-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
Lower Neches Valley Authority - Board of Directors Regular Meeting (April 21, 2026)
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Meeting called to order, Pledge of Allegiance, and Invocation2: Public Comment3: Approve minutes of March 17, 2026, Board of Directors and Finance Committee meetings.4: Activity and safety reports by the General Manager and staff.5: Receive the monthly Financial Report.6: Receive the 2025 Financial Statements together with the Auditor’s Report.7: Consider and act upon authorizing the General Manager to execute an Industrial Raw Water Contract with Linde Inc.8: Consider and act upon bids received for the Atlantic Canal Crossing Improvement project contract.9: Consider and act upon entering into an interlocal agreement with Lamar University for operation and maintenance of two water quality stations on the Neches River.10: Consider and act upon real estate matters related to the West Beaumont Reservoir project.11: Receive an update on the draft 2026 LNVA Strategic Plan.12: Consent Agenda The following items are of a routine or administrative nature. The Board has been furnished with background and support material on each item. All items will be acted upon by one vote without being discussed separately unless requested by a Board member or individual. The requested item will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in sequence after the remaining items have been acted upon. 2 a. Fees of Office, Expens13: The Board may recess into Executive Session to Consult with its Attorneys regarding pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, or any matter in which the Board may seek the advice of its Attorneys under Government Code §551.071; and/or to discuss real estate matters, pursuant to Government Code §551.072; Government Code §551.075 Investments; Government Code §551.076 Security Devices; and/or Deliberation Regarding Economic Development 14: Adjourn I certify that I have reviewed this document and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements. Scott Hall, P.E., General Manager2026-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
Lower Neches Valley Authority - Board Committee Meeting (March 17, 2026)
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Meeting called to order2: Review Economic Development Program grant applications and make recommendations to the Board of Directors.3: The Board may recess into Executive Session to Consult with its Attorneys regarding pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, or any matter in which the Board may seek the advice of its Attorneys under Government Code §551.071; and/or to discuss real estate matters, pursuant to Government Code §551.072; Government Code §551.075 Investments; Government Code §551.076 Security Devices; and/or Deliberation Regarding Economic Development 4: Adjourn I certify that I have reviewed this document and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements. Scott Hall, P.E., General Manager5: Receive the Financial Report.6: Consider authorizing the Board President to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with Jefferson County Drainage District No. 6 related to the DD6 Ditch 104-B Headwall Repair Project.7: Consider and act upon bids received for the Neches 1st and Neches 2nd Pumping Plant Crane Upgrades Project.8: Committee Report9: Consider and act upon the Finance Committee’s recommendation to approve Economic Development Program grant funding for several entities.10: Consider and act upon the Resolution of Appreciation for retiring employee Joseph Collins.11: Consider and act upon approving a settlement in the Garcia Tracts Lawsuit related to the West Beaumont Reservoir Project and authorizing the General Manager to execute the formal acquisition and settlement documents to consummate such settlement.12: Consent Agenda The following items are of a routine or administrative nature. The Board has been furnished with background and support material on each item. All items will be acted upon by one vote without being discussed separately unless requested by a Board member or individual. The requested item will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in sequence after the remaining items have been acted upon. a. Fees of Office, Expenses13: The Board may recess into Executive Session to Consult with its Attorneys regarding pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, or any matter in which the Board may seek the advice of its Attorneys under Government Code §551.071; and/or to discuss real estate matters, pursuant to Government Code §551.072; Government Code §551.075 Investments; Government Code §551.076 Security Devices; and/or Deliberation Regarding Economic Development 14: Adj ourn I c ertify that I have reviewed this document and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements. Scott Hall, P.E., General Manager2026-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
Lower Neches Valley Authority - Board of Directors Regular Meeting (February 17, 2026)
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Meeting called to order, Pledge of Allegiance, and Invocation2: Public Comment3: Approve minutes of the January 20, 2026, Board of Directors meeting.4: Activity and safety reports by the General Manager and staff.5: Receive the Financial Reports.6: Consider and act on the Investment Policy for 2026.7: Consider and act upon the second renewal of the 2024 Aquatic Herbicide Application Contract in Lake B.A. Steinhagen, Sam Rayburn Reservoir, and the Neches River Basin.8: Consider and act upon bids received for the 2026 Devers Canal System Seasonal Mowing Services contract.9: Consider and act upon authorizing the General Manager to supplement an existing purchase order to RailPros Field Services, Inc. related to Capital Project No. 126.10: Consider and act upon a real estate transaction between LNVA and Jefferson County Drainage District No. 6.11: Consider and act upon a recommendation to designate equipment surplus and authorize disposal of the equipment.12: Consent Agenda The following items are routine or administrative in nature. The Board has been furnished with background and support material on each item. All items will be acted upon by one vote, without discussion, unless requested by a Board member or individual. The requested item will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in sequence after the remaining items have been acted upon. a. Fees of Office, Expenses, and Reimburseme13: The Board may recess into Executive Session to Consult with its Attorneys regarding pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, or any matter in which the Board may seek the advice of its Attorneys under Government Code §551.071; and/or to discuss real estate matters, pursuant to Government Code §551.072; Government Code §551.075 Investments; Government Code §551.076 Security Devices; and/or Deliberation Regarding Economic Development 14: Adjourn I certify that I have reviewed this document and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements. Scott Hall, P.E., General Manager2026-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
Lower Neches Valley Authority - Board of Directors Regular Meeting (January 20, 2026)
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, Pledge of Allegiance, and Invocation2: Public Comment3: Approve the minutes of the December 16, 2025, Board of Directors meeting.4: Activity and safety reports by the General Manager and staff.5: Receive financial update.6: Receive committee assignments from the Board President.7: Consider and act upon approving Wathen, DeShong & Juncker L.L.P. to perform the 2025 year-end financial and pension plan audits.8: Consider and act upon the second renewal of the 2024 Neches Ag Canal System Mowing Services contract.9: Consider and act upon authorizing the General Manager to execute an Industrial Raw Water Contract with Indorama Ventures Oxides LLC.10: Consider and act upon authorizing the General Manager to execute a Beehive Site Lease with Wonderful Bees, LLC.11: Consider and act upon authorizing the General Manager to execute a Pipeline Crossing Permit for Motiva Enterprises LLC.12: Consider and act upon a recommendation to designate vehicles and equipment as surplus and authorize disposal of the equipment.13: Consider and act upon approving a settlement in the Saunders Tract Lawsuit related to the West Beaumont Reservoir Project, and authorizing the General Manager to execute the formal acquisition and settlement documents to consummate such settlement.14: Consent Agenda The following items are of a routine or administrative nature. The Board has been furnished with background and support material on each item. All items will be acted upon by one vote without being discussed separately unless requested by a Board member or individual. The requested item will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in sequence after the remaining items have been acted upon. a. Fees of Office, Expenses15: The Board may recess into Executive Session to consult with its attorneys regarding pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, or any matter in which the Board may seek the advice of its Attorneys under Government Code §551.071; and/or to discuss real estate matters, pursuant to Government Code §551.072; Government Code §551.075 Investments; Government Code §551.076 Security Devices; and/or Deliberation Regarding Economic Development 16: Adjourn I certify that I have reviewed this document and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements. Scott Hall, P.E., General Manager2025-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION
Lower Neches Valley Authority - Board Committee Meeting (December 16, 2025)
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Meeting called to order, Pledge of Allegiance, and Invocation2: Public Comment3: Approve the minutes from the November 18, 2025, Board of Directors meeting and the December 01, 2025, Operations and Executive Committee meetings.4: Activity and safety reports by the General Manager and staff.5: Receive the November 2025 Financial Report.6: Committee Reports7: Election of Officers8: Consider and act upon the proposed 2026 Board of Directors meeting dates.9: Consider and act upon authorizing the General Manager to execute a contract with Freese & Nichols, Inc. to provide final engineering services for the West Beaumont Reservoir for an amount not to exceed $12,898,042.00.10: Consider and act upon authorizing the General Manager to execute crossing permits for Kinder Morgan’s Trident pipeline which consists of thirteen (13) total LNVA crossings. HDD guideline variances are requested for five (5) of the pipeline crossings.11: Consider and act upon authorizing the General Manager to enter into a Service Agreement with Lamar University for a proposed aquatic species research project.12: Consider and act upon authorizing the General Manager to accept Texas Parks and Wildlife Department funding to support Aquatic Herbicide Application contracts in Lake B.A. Steinhagen and Sam Rayburn Reservoir.13: Consider and act upon a recommendation to designate vehicles surplus and authorize disposal of the vehicles.14: Consider and act upon the purchase of vehicles.15: Consider and act upon the Resolution of Appreciation for retiring employee Arnulfo Castruita.16: Consider and act upon the evaluation of the General Manager.17: Consent Agenda The following items are of a routine or administrative nature. The Board has been furnished with background and support material on each item. All items will be acted upon by one vote without being discussed separately unless requested by a Board member or individual. The requested item will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in sequence after the remaining items have been acted upon. a. Fees of Office, Expenses,18: “The Board may recess into Executive Session to Consult with its Attorneys regarding pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, or any matter in which the Board may seek the advice of its Attorneys under Government Code §551.071; and/or to discuss real estate matters, pursuant to Government Code §551.072; Government Code §551.075 Investments; Government Code §551.076 Security Devices; and/or Deliberation Regarding Economic Development19: Adjournment I certify that I have reviewed this document and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements. Scott Hall, P.E., General Manager2025-11-18 • REGULAR SESSION
Lower Neches Valley Authority - Board of Directors Regular Meeting (November 18, 2025)
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Meeting called to order, Pledge of Allegiance, and Invocation2: Public Comment3: Approve the October 21, 2025, Board of Directors meeting minutes.4: Activity and safety reports by the General Manager and staff.5: Receive the October 2025 Financial Report.6: Consider and act upon appointing a Nominating Committee to nominate officers for the 2026 term for the Board of Directors.7: Receive an update for the proposed revision to the Lower Neches Valley Authority’s mission statement.8: Consider and act upon a recommendation to designate a vehicle surplus and authorize disposal of the vehicle9: Consider and act upon authorizing the General Manager to execute an Industrial Raw Water Contract with G-3 Chickadee Purchaser, LLC.10: Consider and act upon authorizing the General Manager to execute crossing permits for Kinder Morgan’s Trident pipeline which consists of thirteen (13) total LNVA crossings. HDD guideline variances are being requested for five (5) of the pipeline crossings.11: Consider and act upon a real estate transaction related to the West Beaumont Reservoir project.12: Consent Agenda The following items are of a routine or administrative nature. The Board has been furnished with background and support material on each item. All items will be acted upon by one vote without being discussed separately unless requested by a Board member or individual. The requested item will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in sequence after the remaining items have been acted upon. a. Fees of Office, Expenses,13: “The Board may recess into Executive Session to Consult with its Attorneys regarding pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, or any matter in which the Board may seek the advice of its Attorneys under Government Code §551.071; and/or to discuss real estate matters, pursuant to Government Code §551.072; Government Code §551.075 Investments; Government Code §551.076 Security Devices; and/or Deliberation Regarding Economic Development14: Adjournment I certify that I have reviewed this document and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements. Scott Hall, P.E., General Manager2025-10-21 • REGULAR SESSION
Lower Neches Valley Authority - Board of Directors Regular Meeting (October 21, 2025)
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Meeting called order, Pledge of Allegiance, and Invocation2: Administration of Oath of Office for James Scott, Caleb Spurlock, and Steve Lucas.3: Public Comment4: Workshop5: Approve the September 16, 2025, Board of Directors, September 18, 2025, Board of Directors, September 25, 2025, Legislative and Policy Committee, October 01, 2025, Operations and Long-Term and Strategic Planning Committee, and the October 09, 2025, Finance Committee meeting minutes.6: Activity and safety reports by the General Manager and staff.7: Receive the September 2025 Financial Report.8: Committee Reports a. Legislative and Policy Committee b. Joint meeting of the Operations and Long-Term / Strategic Planning Committees c. Finance Committee9: Receive Fiscal Year 2026 Budget presentation.10: Consider and act upon the proposed Water Rates effective January 2026.11: Consider and act upon the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program.12: Consider and act upon the proposed 2026 Wage and Salary Schedule.13: Consider and act upon the renewal of the 2026 self-funded health insurance program.14: Consider and act upon the reallocation of certain capital project funds.15: Consider and act upon entering into an interlocal agreement with Jefferson County for the removal of a wooden bridge over the LNVA Port Arthur Canal.16: Consider and act upon a real estate transaction between LNVA and Rodney Dishman, et al.17: Consider and act upon the purchase of one (1) Komatsu PC240LC-11 Excavator, one (1) Takeuchi TB290CLA Excavator, and one (1) John Deere 5100E Tractor.18: Consider and act upon proposed Board Policies.19: Consider and act upon Economic Development Program grant applications.20: Consider and act upon the Resolution of Appreciation for retiring employee Nancy Conway.21: Consent Agenda The following items are of a routine or administrative nature. The Board has been furnished with background and support material on each item. All items will be acted upon by one vote without being discussed separately unless requested by a Board member or individual. The requested item will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in sequence after the remaining items have been acted upon. a. Fees of Office, Expenses,22: “The Board may recess into Executive Session to Consult with its Attorneys regarding pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, or any matter in which the Board may seek the advice of its Attorneys under Government Code §551.071; and/or to discuss real estate matters, pursuant to Government Code §551.072; Government Code §551.075 Investments; Government Code §551.076 Security Devices; and/or Deliberation Regarding Economic Development23: Adjournment I certify that I have reviewed this document and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements. Scott Hall, P.E., General Manager2025-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION
Lower Neches Valley Authority - Board of Directors Regular Meeting (September 16, 2025)
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Meeting called to order, Pledge of Allegiance, and Invocation2: Public Comment3: Workshop4: Approve August 19, 2025, Board of Directors and August 27, 2025, Personnel Committee meeting minutes.5: Activity and safety reports by the General Manager and staff.6: Receive the August 2025 Financial Report.7: Consider and act upon LNVA policies.8: Consider and act upon authorizing the General Manager to purchase herbicide for the Devers Canal System.9: Consider and act upon a change order related to the 2025 WRTP Residuals Removal project.10: Committee Report11: Consider and act upon real estate acquisition related to the West Beaumont Reservoir project.12: Consent Agenda The following items are of a routine or administrative nature. The Board has been furnished with background and support material on each item. All items will be acted upon by one vote without being discussed separately unless requested by a Board member or individual. The requested item will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in sequence after the remaining items have been acted upon. a. Fees of Office, Expenses,13: “The Board may recess into Executive Session to Consult with its Attorneys regarding pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, or any matter in which the Board may seek the advice of its Attorneys under Government Code §551.071; and/or to discuss real estate matters, pursuant to Government Code §551.072; Government Code §551.075 Investments; Government Code §551.076 Security Devices; and/or Deliberation Regarding Economic Development14: Adjournment I certify that I have reviewed this document and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements. Scott Hall, P.E., General Manager2025-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION
Lower Neches Valley Authority - Board of Directors Regular Meeting (August 19, 2025)
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1: Meeting called to order, Pledge of Allegiance, and Invocation2: Public Comment3: Approve June 17, 2025, Board of Directors meeting minutes.4: Activity and safety reports by the General Manager and staff.5: Receive the July 2025 Financial Report.6: Receive the 2024 Pension Plan Audit Report.7: Consider and act upon the Resolution of Appreciation for retiring employee Mike Breland.8: Consider and act upon a request from the Three Rivers Council, Boy Scouts of America for Economic Development funding for the sponsorship of their Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner.9: Consider and act upon a recommendation to designate vehicles and equipment surplus and authorize disposal of the vehicles and equipment.10: Consider and act upon bids received for the Unclaimed Pipeline Removal Project.11: Consider and act upon authorizing the General Manager to execute a contract with Freese & Nichols, Inc. to provide engineering services for Phase II of the Levee Risk Assessment Project for an amount not to exceed $312,341.12: Receive the West Beaumont Reservoir Conceptual Design presentation from Freese and Nichols, Inc.13: Consent Agenda The following items are of a routine or administrative nature. The Board has been furnished with background and support material on each item. All items will be acted upon by one vote without being discussed separately unless requested by a Board member or individual. The requested item will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in sequence after the remaining items have been acted upon. a. Fees of Office, Expenses,14: “The Board may recess into Executive Session to Consult with its Attorneys regarding pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, or any matter in which the Board may seek the advice of its Attorneys under Government Code §551.071; and/or to discuss real estate matters, pursuant to Government Code §551.072; Government Code §551.075 Investments; Government Code §551.076 Security Devices; and/or Deliberation Regarding Economic Development15: Adjournment I certify that I have reviewed this document and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements. Scott Hall, P.E., General Manager2025-07-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Lower Neches Valley Authority Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Convene Meeting and Determination of Quorum2: Public Comments and Citizen Presentations3: Approve Minutes of Prior Board of Directors Regular Meeting4: Bookkeeper's Report: Review and approve payment of bills, disbursements, and investment activity7: Operator's Report: Utility Operations, Water/Sewer Infrastructure Maintenance, and Customer Service8: Adjournment5: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION
Lower Neches Valley Authority - Board of Directors Regular Meeting (June 17, 2025)
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1: Meeting called to order, Pledge of Allegiance, and Invocation2: Public Comment3: Approve May 20, 2025, Board of Directors meeting minutes.4: Activity and safety reports by the General Manager and staff.5: Receive the May 2025 Financial Report.6: Consider and act upon renewal of Workers’ Compensation Insurance with Deep East Texas Self-Insurance Fund.7: Consider and act upon renewal of the Clean Rivers Program Contract for water quality monitoring within the Neches Basin.8: Receive an update of the 2025 Basin Highlights Report for the Lower Neches River Basin & Neches-Trinity Coastal Basin.9: Consider and act upon authorizing the General Manager to execute a purchase order to Siemens Energy providing for OEM replacement of various heat exchangers for the Neches 1 st and 2nd Pumping Plants.10: Consider and act upon bids received for the WRTP Residuals Removal project.11: Consider and act upon bids received for the Neches River Saltwater Barrier Sector Gates Rehabilitation project.12: Consider and act upon bids received for the Gulf Canal Improvements at 60th Street.13: Consider and act upon appointment of a representative to serve on the DETCOG Board of Directors.14: West Beaumont Reservoir update.15: Consent Agenda The following items are of a routine or administrative nature. The Board has been furnished with background and support material on each item. All items will be acted upon by one vote without being discussed separately unless requested by a Board member or individual. The requested item will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in sequence after the remaining items have been acted upon. a. Fees of Office, Expenses16: “The Board may recess into Executive Session to Consult with its Attorneys regarding pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, or any matter in which the Board may seek the advice of its Attorneys under Government Code §551.071; and/or to discuss real estate matters, pursuant to Government Code §551.072; Government Code §551.075 Investments; Government Code §551.076 Security Devices; and/or Deliberation Regarding Economic Development17: Adjournment I certify that I have reviewed this document and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements. Scott Hall, P.E., General Manager2025-05-20 • REGULAR SESSION
Lower Neches Valley Authority - Board of Directors Regular Meeting (May 20, 2025)
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Meeting called to order, Pledge of Allegiance, and Invocation2: Public Comment3: Approve April 11, 2025, Finance Committee, April 15, 2025, Board of Directors, and May 13, 2025, Legislative Policy Committee meeting minutes.4: Activity and safety reports by the General Manager and staff.5: Receive the April 2025 Financial Report.6: Consider and act upon ratifying the Carbon Dioxide Underground Storage Lease Agreement with OLCV Holdings, LLC.7: Consider and act upon Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Operating Budget amendment.8: Consider authorizing the General Manager to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with Jefferson County Drainage District No. 6 related to the DD6 Ditch 804-D South Nome Relief Grant Project.9: Consider and act upon the purchase and sale of real property in association with the West China Canal relocation project.10: Committee Report11: Discuss draft policies.12: Consider and act upon LNVA policies.13: Consider and act upon the Resolution of Appreciation for retiring employee Andrew Bruno.14: Consider and act upon the Resolution of Appreciation for retiring employee Beverly Bruno.15: Consider and act upon the Resolution of Appreciation for retiring employee Tim Palmer.16: Consent Agenda The following items are of a routine or administrative nature. The Board has been furnished with background and support material on each item. All items will be acted upon by one vote without being discussed separately unless requested by a Board member or individual. The requested item will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in sequence after the remaining items have been acted upon. a. Fees of Office, Expense17: “The Board may recess into Executive Session to Consult with its Attorneys regarding pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, or any matter in which the Board may seek the advice of its Attorneys under Government Code §551.071; and/or to discuss real estate matters, pursuant to Government Code §551.072; Government Code §551.075 Investments; Government Code §551.076 Security Devices; and/or Deliberation Regarding Economic Development18: Adjournment I certify that I have reviewed this document and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements. Scott Hall, P.E., General Manager2025-04-15 • REGULAR SESSION
Lower Neches Valley Authority - Board of Directors Regular Meeting (April 15, 2025)
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Meeting called to order, Pledge of Allegiance, and Invocation2: Public Comment3: Approve March 18, 2025, Board of Directors meeting minutes.4: Activity and safety reports by the General Manager and staff.5: Consider and act upon the March 2025 Financial Report.6: Receive the 2024 Financial Statements together with the Auditor’s Report.7: Receive update on Levee Risk Assessment program.8: Committee Report9: Consider and act upon authorizing the General Manager to execute a contract on the Service Center Warehouse Office project.10: Consider and act upon authorizing the General Manager to execute a Carbon Dioxide Underground Storage Lease Agreement with OLCV Holdings, LLC., pending approval of the lease terms by legal counsel.11: West Beaumont Reservoir update.12: Consent Agenda The following items are of a routine or administrative nature. The Board has been furnished with background and support material on each item. All items will be acted upon by one vote without being discussed separately unless requested by a Board member or individual. The requested item will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in sequence after the remaining items have been acted upon. a. Revenue and Development13: “The Board may recess into Executive Session to Consult with its Attorneys regarding pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, or any matter in which the Board may seek the advice of its Attorneys under Government Code §551.071; and/or to discuss real estate matters, pursuant to Government Code §551.072; Government Code §551.075 Investments; Government Code §551.076 Security Devices; and/or Deliberation Regarding Economic Development14: Adjournment I certify that I have reviewed this document and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements. Scott Hall, P.E., General Manager2025-03-18 • REGULAR SESSION
Lower Neches Valley Authority - Board of Directors Regular Meeting (March 18, 2025)
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Meeting called to order, Pledge of Allegiance, and Invocation2: Public Comment3: Approve the February 18, 2025, Board of Directors and March 12, 2025, Finance Committee meeting minutes.4: Activity and safety reports by the General Manager and staff.5: Consider and act upon the February 2025 Financial Report.6: Consider and act upon Texas House Bill 4286 relating to the territory of the Angelina and Neches River Authority.7: Consider and act upon bids received for the Atlantic Canal Crossing Improvements Project at Helena Avenue and Dearing Street.8: Consider and act upon bids received for the Service Center Warehouse Offices and Restrooms project.9: Consider and act upon authorizing the General Manager to execute a contract with LJA Engineering to provide engineering services for the Canal Improvements Project for FM 1663 at Simon Canal and Blair Road at Neches Main for an amount not to exceed $387,750.00.10: Consider and act upon a recommendation to designate equipment surplus and authorize disposal of the equipment.11: Committee Report12: Consider and act upon a recommendation for Property and Casualty Insurance for 2025.13: Consider and act upon a Resolution of Adoption and approval of the amended and restated Adoption Agreement for the Lower Neches Valley Authority Employee Benefit Plan and the Trust Agreement.14: Consider and act upon the Resolution of Appreciation for retiring employee Annette Purington.15: West Beaumont Reservoir update.16: Consent Agenda The following items are of a routine or administrative nature. The Board has been furnished with background and support material on each item. All items will be acted upon by one vote without being discussed separately unless requested by a Board member or individual. The requested item will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in sequence after the remaining items have been acted upon. a. Revenue and Developmen17: “The Board may recess into Executive Session to Consult with its Attorneys regarding pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, or any matter in which the Board may seek the advice of its Attorneys under Government Code §551.071; and/or to discuss real estate matters, pursuant to Government Code §551.072; Government Code §551.075 Investments; Government Code §551.076 Security Devices; and/or Deliberation Regarding Economic Development18: Adjournment I certify that I have reviewed this document and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements. Scott Hall, P.E., General Manager