Uncategorized

Notice of Meeting
Selkirk Water Supply Corporation
January 8th, 2019

The Board of Directors of Selkirk Water Supply Corporation, a non-profit corporation organized under Texas Water Code Chapter 67, located in the community of Selkirk Island in Matagorda County, Texas herby gives notice in accordance with the Texas Government Code, section 551 et seq, that the board meeting is to be held at the Selkirk Island Volunteer Fire Station, 1203 County Road 243, Bay City, Texas Friday, January 11th, 2019 at 6:00 PM. The purpose of the meeting:

1. Meeting called to order by President Harley Aaron;
2. Visitors introduced-
3. Review/Append /Approve November 11th, 2018
4. Monthly Financial status review:
5. Operations review-Provided by operator (B&E Utilities) :
6. Discussion on Website proposal
7. Status of contract negotiation with Barbara
8. Do we want the AVC protection
9. Necessity of Barbara’s operations report
10. Harley- Business savings account
11. Harley-WCA cost structure discussion
12. CSI (any timeline for completion)
13. Drought contingency Plan
14. Office Manager Audit
15. Round Table Topics
16. Executive meeting-If needed
17 Announcements: Next SWSC meeting March 22nd, 2019 after Annual Meeting
18. Future Agenda items if any
19. Adjournment

John Dixon
Secretary/Treasurer SWSC (979)-491-7115

Notice of Meeting
Selkirk Water Supply Corporation
November 5th, 2018

The Board of Directors of Selkirk Water Supply Corporation, a non-profit corporation organized under Texas Water Code Chapter 67, located in the community of Selkirk Island in Matagorda County, Texas herby gives notice in accordance with the Texas Government Code, section 551 et seq, that the board meeting is to be held at the Selkirk Island Volunteer Fire Station, 1203 County Road 243, Bay City, Texas Friday, November 9th, 2018 at 6:00 PM. The purpose of the meeting:

1. Meeting called to order by President Harley Aaron;
2. Visitors introduced-
3. Review/Append /Approve September 14th, 2018
4. Monthly Financial status review: RVS Harley/Barbara’s Operations Report
5. Operations review-Provided by operator (B&E Utilities) :
6. Discussion on grounds upkeep around meters
7. TECQ: water conservation plan–what are WSC requirements; if any? Update on Joe records and discussion on path forward with TCEQ
8. Board feed back to B&E after 3 months
9. Karen report on Jerry extra work and discussion on any changes on Barbara contract. Votes as needed for either Recommendations and vote on Barbara’s contract changes Does trash rates need to increase to cover Barbara & Jerry’s time spent on garbage issues?
10. Update from Harley on foreclosure sale and paying back bill. Liens: Discuss procedure/process
11. Pat Castleberry: options on payment for water used because of leak
12. Discuss 2019 annual meeting requirements. a. January Review Barbara contract for 2018(Renews in March b. Review what board member terms are expiring c. Report on rate changes needed for annual meeting (I think either Karen or John has program to review 2018 costs versus income.
13. Round Table Topics
14. Executive meeting-If needed
15 Announcements: Next SWSC meeting January 11th, 2018 at 6 pm
16. Future Agenda items if any
17. Adjournment

John Dixon
Secretary/Treasurer SWSC (979)-491-7115

The Board of Directors of Selkirk Maintenance Sect. I, II, and Addition A, Inc./Improvement Committee, a non-profit corporation, located in the community of Selkirk Island in Matagorda County, Texas herby gives notice in accordance with the Open Meetings Act, that the quarterly board meeting is to be held at the Selkirk Island Volunteer Fire Station, 1203 County Road 243, Bay City, Texas Sunday, October 14, 2018 at 2:00 PM.  The purpose of the meeting:

 

1. Call to Order with a quorum and Sign in..

 

2. Recognize visitors; hear any discussions limited to 10 minute segments.

 

3. Approve minutes from the June 10,2018 meeting.

 

4. Review and approve the treasurer’s report

 

5. Unfinished business:  a. Report of street lights out or consistently burning; b.Report on  attorney to researching the raising of the dues in Sect. 1 and letter to owners;   c. Report on a board email address.

6. New Business-  Pay Bills;  Reimburse Ann Schoenewolf for postage total $23.40 for Certified/Return Receipt and stamps.

•         a. Report from board members of who is staying and who is leaving board; ballot needed to bookkeeper in Nov.
•         b. Discussion on Ron Thomas request for refund for road repair in Sec 1.
•         c. Confirm that Paul and Pat have been reimbursed for clean-up of Joe                     Yeaman’s lot.
•          d.   Report of new Auditor/bookkeeper for subdivision.
•          e.  EPA report
•          f.  Volunteers for duties:  1.audit lots  2.mowing duty  3.st.light audits  4. Boat   ramp keys  5. others etc.

7. Short sale update-Yeaman Sr. house and lot

8. Next Meeting on January 13, 2019. Annual Meeting

9. Executive meeting if needed.

10. Meeting adjourned.

Posted by Ann Schoenewolf, Sec. for Board

 

 

 

 

 

Notice of Meeting
Selkirk Water Supply Corporation
Sept 11th, 2018

The Board of Directors of Selkirk Water Supply Corporation, a non-profit corporation organized under Texas Water Code Chapter 67, located in the community of Selkirk Island in Matagorda County, Texas herby gives notice in accordance with the Texas Government Code, section 551 et seq, that the board meeting is to be held at the Selkirk Island Volunteer Fire Station, 1203 County Road 243, Bay City, Texas Friday, Sept 14th, 2018 at 6:00 PM. The purpose of the meeting:

1. Meeting called to order by President Harley Aaron;
2. Visitors introduced-
3. Review/Append /Approve July 13th 2018
4. Monthly Financial status review
5. Operations review-Provided by operator (B&E Utilities)
6. Review by Harley of interaction with Evan starting Aug 1.
7. Update from Harley on how we are handling Potential violations that Joe received on July 9
8. Mowing contract with Galindo Mowing
9. Joe update Harley
10. Update from TRWA legal on how to handle financial info from contracts.
11. How should we address damage caused by mowing work done by various homeowner groups when they damage SWSC lines
12. Barbara Handout ( including Jerry Richardson questions) and contract review
13. Discussion on Sales Tax exemption application by TRWA–Do we pay enough to justify?
14. Round Table Topics
15. Executive meeting-If needed
16 Announcements: Next SWSC meeting November 9th, 2018 at 6 pm
17. Future Agenda items if any
18. Adjournment

John Dixon
Secretary/Treasurer SWSC (979)-491-7115

Selkirk Water Customers:

The Public Notice (PN) below, required by the State, closes out the water quality incident from 2012 with our old well at the boat ramp. That well was replaced that same year.  The old well was abandoned and plugged per State guidelines. We have had no water quality issues with either well since 2012.

 

Important Information About Your Drinking Water

Public Water systems must routinely monitor for drinking water contaminants. SELKIRK WSC, TX1610027 failed to monitor for or meet drinking water standards. The table below lists each violation, the time periods, potential health effects, and associated analytical results (if applicable).

Violation                                                Violation Number                 Time Period

Exceeding the Maximum                           2013                                 01/01/2012-03/31/2012

Contaminant level (MCL) for                    90065443

ARSENIC

 

Potential Health Effects                            Analytical Results

Some people who drink                                    ARSENIC 0.012 MG/L

water containing arsenic in                              EP001

excess of the MCL over

many years could

experience skin damage or

problems with their

circulatory system, and may

have increased risk of cancer.

---

Violation                                                Violation Number                 Time Period

Exceeding the Maximum                           2013                                 04/01/2012-06/31/2012

Contaminant level (MCL) for                    90065444

ARSENIC

 

Potential Health Effects                            Analytical Results

Some people who drink                                    ARSENIC 0.012 MG/L

water containing arsenic in                              EP001

excess of the MCL over

many years could

experience skin damage or

problems with their

circulatory system, and may

have increased risk of cancer.

---

You do not need to boil your water or obtain alternative water supply (e.g. bottle water) at this time. However if you have specific health concerns, consult your doctor.

If you have a severely compromised immune system, have an infant, are pregnant, or are elderly, you may be at increased risk and should seek advice from your health care providers about drinking this water. General guidelines on ways to lessen the risk of drinking water contaminants are available fro  EPA’s Safe Drinking Water hotline at 1-800-426-4791.

Corrective Action:

SELKIRK WSC has taken the following actions to return the system to compliance:

Well with violations was replaced in 2012. The old well with the initial violation was abandoned and plugged in 2012. No violations on either of our two current wells since 2012.

For more information, or to learn more about protecting your drinking water, please contact SELKIRK WSC TX1610027 representative Barbara Richardson, Office Mgr. at 979-429-7383.

Please share this information with all other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example people in apartments, nursing homes, schools. and businesses).  You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.

The Selkirk Maintenance Section I, II, and Addition A will hold a public meeting at the Selkirk Island Volunteer Fire station, 1203 County Road 243, Bay City, Texas on Sunday, June 10th at 2 pm.  The purpose of the meeting is to:

Meeting Agenda:

Call to order with a quorum

Read and approve minutes from March meeting

Read and approve Treasurers report.

Unfinished business

1. Transference of monies from general fund to road fund.
2. Lien report if any
3. attorney report if any
4. Other discussion
   1. Board member, redistributing duties
   2. by-laws rewritten

New Business

1. election of new recreation committee members

Pay bills

Adjournment

Next meeting October 14, 2018

Executive session if needed

 

 

 

Ann Schoenewolf, Sec.

 

Consumer Confidence Report for Public Water System

TX1610027

SELKIRK WSC

Annual Water Quality Report for the period of January 1 to December 31, 2017
		For more information regarding this report contact:
This report is intended to provide you with important information about your drinking water and the efforts made by the water system to provide safe drinking water.
		Name   Harley Aaron
		Phone (979)235-7023

		Este reporte incluye información importante sobre el agua para tomar.  Para asistencia en español, favor de llamar al telefono (512) 239-4691.
SELKIRK WSC is Ground Water from the Gulf Coast Aquifer

Sources of Drinking Water

The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells.  As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.

Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants.  The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk.  More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPAs Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800) 426-4791.

Contaminants that may be present in source water include:

–   Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.

–   Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban storm water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming.

–   Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff, and residential uses.

–   Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems.

 

–   Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.

In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health.

Contaminants may be found in drinking water that may cause taste, color, or odor problems.  These types of problems are not necessarily causes for health concerns.  For more information on taste, odor, or color of drinking water, please contact the system’s business office.

You may be more vulnerable than the general population to certain microbial contaminants, such as Cryptosporidium, in drinking water.  Infants, some elderly, or immunocompromised persons such as those undergoing chemotherapy for cancer; persons who have undergone organ transplants; those who are undergoing treatment with steroids; and people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, can be particularly at risk from infections. You should seek advice about drinking water from your physician or health care providers  Additional guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. We are responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but we cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

 

Information about your Drinking Water

The TCEQ completed an assessment of your source water and results indicated that some of your sources are susceptible to certain contaminants. The sampling requirements for your water system are based on this susceptibility and previous sample data. Any detection of these contaminants may be found in this Consumer Confidence Report. For more information on source water assessments and protection efforts at our system, contact Harley Aaron, (979) 235-7023.

For more information about your sources of water, please refer to the Source Water Assessment Viewer available at the following URL:  http://www.tceq.texas.gov/gis/swaview

Further details about sources and source-water assessments are available in Drinking Water Watch at the following URL:   http://dww2.tceq.texas.gov/DWW/

Source Water Name		Type of Water	Report Status	Location
2 – EXOTIC ISLE DR / CR 243 (S PLANT)	SELKIRK / BOAT HOUSE	GW – Gulf Coast Aquifer	Active	Selkirk Island
3 – ZIPPRIAN WAY / CR 243 (N PLANT)	REPL FOR 1	GW – Gulf Coast Aquifer	Active	Selkirk Island

2017

Water Quality Test Results

Lead and Copper	Date Sampled	MCLG	Action Level (AL)	90th Percentile	# Sites Over AL	Units	Violation	Likely Source of Contamination
Copper	2017	1.3	1.3	0.147	0	ppm	N	Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives; Corrosion of household plumbing systems.

Water Quality Test Results

Definitions and Abbreviations		The following tables contain scientific terms and measures, some of which may require explanation.
Action Level:		The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.
Action Level Goal (ALG):		The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health.  ALGs allow for a margin of safety.
Avg:		Regulatory compliance with some MCLs are based on running annual average of monthly samples.
Level 1 Assessment:		A Level 1 assessment is a study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system.

 

Water Quality Test Results

Level 2 Assessment:		A Level 2 assessment is a very detailed study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why an E. coli MCL violation has occurred and/or why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system on multiple occasions.
Maximum Contaminant Level or MCL:		The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal or MCLG:		The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
Maximum residual disinfectant level or MRDL:		The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
Maximum residual disinfectant level goal or MRDLG:		The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.
MFL		million fibers per liter (a measure of asbestos)
mrem:		millirems per year (a measure of radiation absorbed by the body)
na:		not applicable.
NTU		nephelometric turbidity units (a measure of turbidity)
pCi/L		picocuries per liter (a measure of radioactivity)
ppb:		micrograms per liter or parts per billion – or one ounce in 7,350,000 gallons of water.
ppm:		milligrams per liter or parts per million – or one ounce in 7,350 gallons of water.
ppq		parts per quadrillion, or picograms per liter (pg/L)
ppt		parts per trillion, or nanograms per liter (ng/L)
Treatment Technique or TT:		A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.

Disinfection By-Products	Collection Date	Highest Level Detected	Range of Individual Samples	MCLG	MCL	Units	Violation	Likely Source of Contamination
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	2017	3	3.2 – 3.2	No goal for the total	60	ppb	N	By-product of drinking water disinfection.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM)	2017	25	24.5 – 24.5	No goal for the total	80	ppb	N	By-product of drinking water disinfection.

Inorganic Contaminants	Collection Date	Highest Level Detected	Range of Individual Samples	MCLG	MCL	Units	Violation	Likely Source of Contamination
Arsenic	2017	5	4.3 – 5.8	0	10	ppb	N	Erosion of natural deposits; Runoff from orchards; Runoff from glass and electronics production wastes.
Barium	03/18/2015	0.116	0.115 – 0.116	2	2	ppm	N	Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits.
Fluoride	03/18/2015	0.97	0.96 – 0.97	4	4.0	ppm	N	Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories.
Nitrate [measured as Nitrogen]	2017	0.02	0.01 – 0.02	10	10	ppm	N	Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits.
Radioactive Contaminants	Collection Date	Highest Level Detected	Range of Individual Samples	MCLG	MCL	Units	Violation	Likely Source of Contamination
Combined Radium 226/228	02/01/2012	1	1 – 1	0	5	pCi/L	N	Erosion of natural deposits.

Disinfectant Type	Year	Average Level	Minimum Level	Maximum Level	MRDL	MRDLG	Unit of Measure	Violation (Y/N)	Likely Source
Chlorine	2017	1.18	0.70	1.80	4 mg/L	4 mg/L	ppm	N	Water additive used to control microbes

 

Notice of Meeting

Selkirk Water Supply Corporation

May 8th, 2018

 

The Board of Directors of Selkirk Water Supply Corporation, a non-profit corporation organized under Texas Water Code Chapter 67, located in the community of Selkirk Island in Matagorda County, Texas hereby gives notice in accordance with the Texas Government Code, section 551 et seq, that the board meeting is to be held at the Selkirk Island Volunteer Fire Station, 1203 County Road 243, Bay City, Texas Friday, May 11th, 2018 at 6:00 PM. The purpose of the meeting:

 

1.    Meeting called to order by President Harley Aaron;
2.    Visitors introduced-                                                   
3.    Review/Append /Approve March 23rd 2018 minutes (go over Debbie’s letter to board point   by  point as they pertain to minute corrections). Note any other needed modifications to the            minutes.
4.    Monthly Financial status review
5.    Operations review
6.    Harley will go over his conversation with the TRWA in regards to water outage requirements
7.    Round Table Topics
8.    Executive meeting-If needed                                                                                                  

9.   Announcements: Next SWSC meeting July 13th, 2018 at 6 pm

10.   Future Agenda items if any
11.   Adjournment

 

 

 

John Dixon

Secretary/Treasurer SWSC (979)-491-7115

Annual Meeting Notice sent by USPS March 1,2018

The Board of Directors of Selkirk Water Supply Corporation, a non-profit corporation organized under Texas Water Code Chapter 67, located in the community of Selkirk Island in Matagorda County, Texas herby gives notice in accordance with the Texas Government Code, section 551 et seq, that the board meeting is to be held at the Selkirk Island Volunteer Fire Station, 1203 County Road 243, Bay City, Texas Friday, March 23rd, 2018 at 6:00 PM.

Agenda for Annual Members’ Meeting:

1. Meeting called to order by President Harley Aaron; All sign in and ‘Note’ if want to address board.

2. Reading of the 2017 Annual Meeting Minutes and Reading of the Resolution Declaring unopposed Candidates

4. Update on yearly reports- system update; Operations report;Summary of yearly Financial report;Budget/rate report reviewed

5. Open Public Forum-10 min. & with sign in

6. Adjournment at _______p.m.

Regular Business Meeting to Follow

 

Notice of Regular Meeting

Selkirk Water Supply Corporation

March 20th, 2018 Posted

 

The Board of Directors of Selkirk Water Supply Corporation, a non-profit corporation organized under Texas Water Code Chapter 67, located in the community of Selkirk Island in Matagorda County, Texas herby gives notice in accordance with the Texas Government Code, section 551 et seq, that the board meeting is to be held at the Selkirk Island Volunteer Fire Station, 1203 County Road 243, Bay City, Texas Friday, March 23rd, 2018 at 6:30 PM (immediately following the annual meeting).  The purpose of the meeting:

1.    Meeting called to order by President Harley Aaron;
2.    Visitors introduced-                                                   
3.    Approve January 12th 2018 minutes
4.     Monthly Financial status review
5.   Operations review
6.   Round Table Topics
7.    Executive meeting-If needed                                                                                                  

8   Announcements: Next SWSC meeting May 11th, 2018 at 6 pm

9.    Future Agenda items if any
10.  Adjournment

 

John Dixon

Secretary/Treasurer SWSC (979)-491-7115

Attention Owners:

After the meeting on Sunday (3-4-2018), the Board would like to clarify document language to avoid misunderstandings.

The Selkirk Maintenance Section I, II, and Addition A, Inc.  is a Non-profit corporation registered with the State of Texas. It is governed by our Articles of Incorporation (1992). This document requires nine Board of Directors (three from each section) to be elected and have the power to “receive and maintain funds for the operating of the maintenance and improvement of the subdivision.” The three sections also have governing Deed Restrictions (est. in the 1970s) which; requires three members from each section elected and having the same powers recorded. This committee is called the “Improvement Committee”. Over the years with many different Boards elected, the wording for the “Board of Directors” and “Improvement Committee” has become interchangeable BUT represents the same entity with the same governing powers. This Board/Committee, as well as past Boards, has striven vigorously to follow the rules of both governing documents as our fiduciary duty requires. We ALL (Board and Owners) continue to try to work together for the betterment of the subdivision. The 2018 additional fee requested to offset legal fees was generously successful. Approximately 128 owners contributed and a few owners donated more. Thank you so much for your desire to keep the HOA is good standing. Please feel welcome to attend the quarterly meetings. The next scheduled meeting is Sunday, June 10. Notice will be posted on this site.

Again, thank you so much for your donations!!!!

Sincerely,

Board of Directors for Selkirk Maintenance Section I, II, Add. A, Inc./Improvement Committee