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11-7-23 3:15 p.m.

As I am sure you are already aware, the water is back on and repairs are complete. Huge thanks to PGMS and our water board and watchful neighbors! Have a happy Tuesday evening!

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11-7-23 10:20 a.m.

Water will be off along Skyline Ridge Lookout at about 11:00 a.m. for approimately 30-45 minutes.

Thanks so much!

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11.7.23 Notice-we have experienced a break in our main water line along Skyline Ridge Lookout and are already in the process of repair. It is possible that we may have a temporary service interruption as the repair is made. I will do my best to provide more information as it becomes available. As of now, this is what we know and just wanted to give you notice. Thank you for your support and understanding!

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SREWSC Board Meeting AGENDA 11/15/2023

NOTICE, given under the Texas Open Meetings Act: A meeting of the Skyline Ranch Estates Water Supply Corporation is scheduled for Wednesday 11/15/2023 Location Bob Schneider’s 505 Stoney Creek Vista 5:00 PM Wimberley (Hays County), TX

Should you wish to join the meeting please e-mail Chip Schwamb at [email protected]

AGENDA

1. ESTABLISH QUORUM CALL TO ORDER MEETING

2. REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES FROM LAST MEETING

3. OPERATIONS REPORT

4. TREASURER’S REPORT SHOEBOX/PGMS BOOKKEEPING UPDATE

5. PREPARATION ANNUAL MEETING 2024 TENTATIVE

6. HTGWCD UPDATES

7. OFFICERS SREWSC 2024

8. RELIEF PROTOCOL POLICY AND SPECIFICS UPDATES

9. OPEN forum 3 minutes

10. ADJOURN

SREWSC Board Meeting AGENDA 10/12/2023

NOTICE, given under the Texas Open Meetings Act: A meeting of the Skyline Ranch Estates Water Supply Corporation is scheduled for Thursday 10/12/2023 Location Laura Steffy’s 521 Stoney Creek Vista 5:30 PM Wimberley (Hays County), TX

Should you wish to join the meeting please e-mail Chip Schwamb at [email protected]

AGENDA

1. ESTABLISH QUORUM CALL TO ORDER MEETING

2. REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES FROM LAST MEETING

3. OPERATION’S REPORT

4. TREASURER’S REPORT

5. RATIFICATION OF PRESIDENT’S DECISION FOR PGMS TO SEND LETTER AND FOLLOW UP WITH MEMBERS AND COMPLETE CERTIFICATION REGARDING BACKFLOW FAILURES

6. CUSTOMER SERVICE AGREEMENT CUSTOMER SERVICE INSPECTION DOCUMENTS RATIFICATION OF PRESIDENT’S DECISION AUTHORIZING PGMS TO GET SAID CERTIFICATION FROM FOUR NEW BUILD

7. RATIFICATION OF PRESIDENT'S LETTER TO MEMBERS REGARDING TCEQ REQUIREMENT FOR CSI AND ANY CSA NOT ON FILE

8. RATIFICATION OF PRESIDENT’S AUTHORIZATION OF INSURANCE PAYMENTS FOR BOND, BOARD LIABILITY, AND GENERAL INSURANCE FOR SREWSC ASSETS.

9. OPEN forum 3 minutes

10. ADJOURN

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Skyline Ranch Estates

2023 National Night Out

When: Tuesday, October 3 - 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Where: 505 Skyline Ridge Lookout (The Ross’s front yard, right next to the big tree and the little library.)

What: Hot dogs, chips, bottled water, and cookies will be provided. Please bring chairs and any food or drink you would like. Please drink responsibly!

We will also be hosting a food drive to give back to the community. Please bring canned or non-perishable food for donation and we will donate it all to the local food bank. This is definitely not required for attendance!!

Who: Wimberley Fire Department and the Hays County Sheriff’s Office will both have representatives present to talk about safety and to answer questions. PLUS all of your amazing neighbors!!

Why: National Night Out is a great crime prevention tool, it is a national community-building, awareness-raising campaign and here in Skyline Ranch Estates we are excited to participate this year! The more you know about your neighbors and neighborhood, the more you can do to keep it safe.

Please contact Jamie Koenings via phone or text at 512-745-9272 or email at [email protected] with any questions.

Special thanks to the Ross’s for volunteering to host the event!!!

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9.8.23 1:35 p.m. Short letter from our President

The evening of 8/4 and into the early morning of 8/5 Skyline Ranch Estates WSC had a main line water line break. PGMS responded quickly after the break was discovered, excavated, shut off water, repaired and tested the water all to the good.

That said, a significant amount of water loss will be noted on the August report to SREWSC and will show up on the third quarter report to HTGWCD.

Our members take water conservation seriously. Based on our reported numbers through August and despite the water loss recorded, SREWSC continues to be below the 40% reduction required by HTGWCD just not as low as we as a community challenged ourselves.

Our goal is to make up for that loss through the balance of the year regardless of rain (hopefully with some and frankly more than just some rain) and knowing full well that reducing consumption is not always easy.

Thanks go to alert neighbors and PGMS in repairing the break.

Walter "Chip" Schwamb SREWSC

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9.8.23 8:00 a.m. Report from HTGCD's meeting on 9.7.23

To: Skyline Ranch Estates Water Supply Corporation Members

This is a brief note outlining the Hays Trinity Ground Water Conservation District September Meeting held on Thursday 9/8/2023. A number of us attended the meeting.

Data from the staff from monitored wells recorded a drop of 3’ to 11’ depending on the well location. Our well measured a drop of nearly 5’ and recorded the lowest level in our 5 years of well monitoring. The staff noted that rain fall in the last two years at less than half of average and the last five years all were below average except for one year. As we have said the drought has a cumulative impact on the aquifer. We, as a region, are at or near historic lows with residential and commercial growth unabated.

Dry wells (mostly private) were reported in NW Hays county and as close as Fitzhugh Road near RR12.

Jacob’s well and the monitoring station on the upper Pedernales River show zero flow.

A number of speakers urged the HTGWCD to not negotiate the fine levied for over pumping by Aqua Texas currently around $450,000.

We knew the news would be bad. Save water where you can and are able.

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9.6.23 1:40 p.m. Notice of Water Board Meeting, see below

SREWSC Board Meeting AGENDA 9/13/2023

NOTICE, given under the Texas Open Meetings Act: A meeting of the Skyline Ranch Estates Water Supply Corporation is scheduled for Wednesday 9/13/2023 Location 1100m Skyline Ridge Lookout 5:00 PM Wimberley (Hays County), TX

Should you wish to join the meeting please e-mail Chip Schwamb at [email protected]

AGENDA

1. ESTABLISH QUORUM CALL TO ORDER MEETING

2. REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES FROM LAST MEETING

3. STEVE GREENBERG JOINING BOARD

4. COPY OF OPEN MEETINGS COMPLIANCE DOCUMENT

5. OPERATIONS REPORT

6. WATER USE AND DROUGHT CONTINGENCIES

7. TREASURER’S REPORT

8. RELIEF PROTOCOLS REVIEW

9. CUSTOMER SERVICE AGREEMENT CUSTOMER SERVICE INSPECTION DOCUMENTS

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8.21.23 2:33 p.m.

Here is a link to a short graph showing the level of the water in our well from our transducer. It is at the lowest it has ever been. We must all keep conserving water to help the remaining water last. Just a reminder that we are in drought stage 4 which requires a 40% reduction in consumption of water for our neighborhood. Thanks for what you are already doing and may it rain very soon!

Skyline Ranch Estates Well Monitor

Please disregard the previous news announement, that is my mistake. Thanks to all for your great conservation efforts. We ARE in Stage 4 on our Drought Contingency Plan, but it is working because of your gracious help, unlike other neighborhoods-so we can be proud, while we continue all our best efforts-and keep our fingers crossed for rain!

Here is what we wanted to make you aware of:

Utility company Aqua Texas 'ignored' pumping limits in 2022, threatening Jacob's Well

Michael Minasi

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KUT

8.16.23 9:29 a.m. Please see the following announcement regarding water conservation posted in Austin:

With water levels continuing to drop in the Highland Lakes that supply Austin, the city is announcing Stage 2 water restrictions to take effect Tuesday. Even if you don’t have a lawn, or don’t bother watering the lawn you have, you could notice the new rules impacting daily life in Austin.

Water restrictions will affect the watering of lawns, restaurants, car washing, golf courses and even large decorative fountains. The rules will last until the current drought subsides.

Penalties for not following the water conservation rules may be as much as $1,000 per violation. You can call 311 to report a violation.

Thanks to all for continuing efforts to conserve water. As a reminder, we are in drought stage four restrictions, as defined by Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District. Here is our plan to conserve water according to our Drought Contingency Plan, as of today:

Water Tariff Page No. 24 Approved March 13, 2019 24 of 31

Goal: Achieve a 40 percent reduction in total water use. Reduce daily water usage to the absolute minimum required to for essential purposes. SREWSC Management Measures: Acquisition of alternative water supplies may be implemented. Water Use Restrictions: Indoor Conservation Measures  Check for toilet and faucet leaks and repair any found leaks immediately.  Use water displacement device in toilet tank or replace older model toilets with HET models when possible.  Install aerators on faucets. Don’t leave faucets running when not in use.  While waiting for hot water to reach faucet, catch cold water in a container to be reused.  Never use the toilet to dispose of trash.  Only run dishwasher with full load.  Store drinking water in a container in the refrigerator.  Reduce use of garbage disposal.  Wash only full loads of laundry.  Turn off master water shutoff when out of town or on vacation.  Draw less water for bath or reduce shower time.  Do not over water houseplants. Outdoor Conservation Measures  Irrigation and Lawn Care o Irrigation of landscaped areas is absolutely prohibited. o Cut lawns on highest setting and leave lawn clippings on lawn instead of bagging. Use mulch to conserve soil moisture.  Washing vehicles o Use of water to wash any motor vehicle, motorbike, boat, trailer, or other vehicle is absolutely prohibited.  Pools and other water features o Use of water to fill, refill, or add to any swimming pools, wading pools, or a Jacuzzitype pool is prohibited. o Operation of any ornamental fountain or pond for aesthetic or scenic purposes is prohibited except where necessary to support aquatic life or where such fountains or ponds are equipped with a recirculation system.  Use of water from hydrants shall be limited to fire fighting, related activities, or other activities necessary to maintain public health, safety, and welfare.  The following nonessential uses of water are prohibited: o use of water to wash down any sidewalks, walkways, driveways, parking lots, tennis courts, or other hard-surfaced areas; o use of water to wash down buildings or structures for purposes other than immediate fire protection;

Water Tariff Page No. 25 Approved March 13, 2019 25 of 31 o use of water for dust control; o flushing gutters or permitting water to run or accumulate in any gutter or street; o failure to repair a controllable leak(s) within a reasonable period after having been given notice directing the repair of such leak(s).  Utilize supplemental water sources where possible (e.g. purchased water, collected rainwater, etc.). Supplemental water sources must be isolated from the WSC system per TCEQ regulations.  Utilize water reuse where possible. No application for new, additional, expanded, or increased-in-size water service connections meters, service lines, pipeline extensions, mains, or water service facilities of any kind shall be approved, and time limits for approval of such applications are hereby suspended for such time as this drought response stage or a higher-numbered stage shall be in effect.

7.5.23 7:57 a.m. Good morning. Here is a quick update about our water service:

  The water was back on at 1:30 a.m. when pressurizing the lines was complete. You may notice some white bubbles this morning due to this, it is simply air. PGMS will be back today to ensure the repairs were completed successfully. There is no need to boil your water at this time. We will keep you updated in the event of other developments. Thank you for your support and help and excellent questions!

The following are pictures of Cypress Creek, or the lack of it, at the crossing and Jacob's Well. Jacob's Well currently has zero water flow and appears to be receding. This is what a drought and over pumping looks like. We will keep up all our best practices on water conservation, according to our drought level four. Thanks for your continued cooperation and support!

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7-17 The Skyline Ranch Estates Water Service board is currently searching for a new board member to join us, as an opening has occurred. Please consider joining the water board. It is a great group of people who work diligently to monitor and protect the water supply in our neighborhood, a worthwhile cause, especially right now. Even if you are new to the neighborhood, we would love to have you. No previous experience is needed. Please consider serving and contact any of the board members listed under the Customer Service tab and Personnel list if you are interested.

 Drought  & Water Conservation Status Update 7-16-23

SREWSC and HTGWCD emergency drought status.

We have now passed a full year since the Hays Trinity Ground Water Conservation District requirement for an emergency 40% reduction in our SREWSC water allocation.

We ended 2022 and met that requirement.

During the early part of 2023 SREWSC failed to meet the drought reduction requirements, due to leaks and frozen pipe issues, with an overage of nearly 20%. However, as of June 2023 we are now back in compliance, although barely. Thanks to all who conserved water consumption.

The last meeting of the HTGWCD on July 6, 2023 painted a bleak picture going forward.

1. The emergency drought protocols remain in effect and likely through 2023 and beyond unless we see significant rain fall over an extended period and in the recharge zone north and west of Wimberley.

2. In 2022 a number of large water consumers failed to meet the reduction and surpassed pumpage reductions as outlined by HTGWCD. And, we are told were fined for the overage. Still the water was drawn from the aquifer.

3. The SREWSC is required to provide and update a water conservation plan. We have posted tariff costs based on drought and usage levels, rainwater collection information, eliminating or reducing landscape watering, car washing, and additional consumption that may be minimized. Some members are even catching water in showers to their water plants.

The facts and data prove that the aquifer has been impacted not only by low rain fall the last 5 years (more than 30” per HTGWCD) but also the increase, and continued increase in demand from residential populations, agriculture and commercial growth. The current Texas statues do not allow local jurisdictions to manage the future growth and development specific to water except in very narrow cases.

The RULE OF CAPTURE (look it up) is the law in Texas.

SREWSC wells continue to be in good shape and the water quality the best in the region. Today.

I have no predictions going forward…. save if we get no significant rain.

Well let us hope for rain

Chip Schwamb

SREWSC

July Water Board Meeting-

SREWSC Board Meeting AGENDA 7/12/2023

NOTICE, given under the Texas Open Meetings Act: A meeting of the Skyline Ranch Estates Water Supply Corporation is scheduled for Wednesday 7/12 5:00 PM Location: Hamish Fordwood 115 Sunset Canyon Wimberley (Hays County), TX

Should you wish to join the meeting please e-mail Chip Schwamb at [email protected]

AGENDA

1. ESTABLISH QUORUM CALL TO ORDER MEETING

2. REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES FROM LAST MEETING

3. OPERATIONS REPORT

4. TREASURER’S REPORT

5. 505 and 511 water leak

6. DISCUSSION ON RELIEF PROTOCOLS

7. OPEN FORUM 3 minutes

6.8.23 Update

Here is some good news from our President:

We are now (as of May numbers) in compliance with the drought requirements / water usage outlined by Hays Trinity Ground Water Conservation District.

The consumption levels of April and May pulled the cumulative numbers to the yearly recommended levels.

Thanks to all and thanks to the rain.

This means our conservation efforts are working well-keep up the good work Skyline! The drought's not over, but all our hard work is paying off! Also, please see our newest Water Quality Report on our webiste-good news again! Our water has tested within normal limits and is delicious to drink! You should have received a copy of the test in your water bill this month and you can request a copy on-line as well. I have it posted on the kiosk too. Thanks to everyone and we are grateful for the rain! Keep on conserving our water and thanks again!

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Here is an update regarding our current drought and well status-

Despite rains in April and May, the water level in our well remains unchanged and near lowest since recording. The impact of rains and whether the water reaches the aquifer does have a lag time. Click the link below to see current levels in historical context.

Skyline Well Levels

SREWSC Board Meeting AGENDA 5/11/2023

NOTICE, given under the Texas Open Meetings Act: A meeting of the Skyline Ranch Estates Water Supply Corporation is scheduled for 5:00 PM Thursday 5/11 Location: Bob Schneider’s Casa 505 Stoney Creek Vista Wimberley (Hays County), TX

Should you wish to join the meeting please e-mail Chip Schwamb at [email protected]

AGENDA

1. ESTABLISH QUORUM CALL TO ORDER MEETING

2. REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES FROM LAST MEETING

3. OPERATIONS REPORT

4. TREASURER’S REPORT

5. EXCESSIVE USE FOLLOW UP

6. DISCUSSION ON RELIEF PROTOCOLS

7. FUTURE WATERBOARD MEMBERS TRANSITIONING

8. OPEN FORUM 3 minutes

SREWSC Board Meeting AGENDA 5/11/2023

NOTICE, given under the Texas Open Meetings Act: A meeting of the Skyline Ranch Estates Water Supply Corporation is scheduled for 5:00 PM Thursday 5/11 Location: Bob Schneider’s Casa 505 Stoney Creek Vista Wimberley (Hays County), TX

Should you wish to join the meeting please e-mail Chip Schwamb at [email protected]

AGENDA

1. ESTABLISH QUORUM CALL TO ORDER MEETING

2. REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES FROM LAST MEETING

3. OPERATIONS REPORT

4. TREASURER’S REPORT

5. EXCESSIVE USE FOLLOW UP

6. DISCUSSION ON RELIEF PROTOCOLS

7. FUTURE WATERBOARD MEMBERS TRANSITIONING

8. OPEN FORUM 3 minutes

The following is the agenda for the Skyline Ranch Estates Water Service Corporation to be presented immediately following the annual POA meeting beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at the Wimberley United Methodist Church:

Agenda for Annual SREWSC meeting 3/25/2023

Introduction 2021-2023 Chip

Operations update Bob and or Chip

Financials 2022. Hamish and or Chip

2023 short term and long term Chip

Discussion (if required) including solicitation of Board Members. All posts in last 5 years have been volunteers no elections were held due to unopposed.

Lunch

SREWSC Board Meeting AGENDA  2/22/2023

NOTICE, given under the Texas Open Meetings Act: A meeting of the Skyline Ranch Estates Water Supply Corporation is scheduled for 5:00 PM Wednesday Wimberley (Hays County), TX Located:  1100 Skyline Ridge Lookout Schwamb Haus

Should you wish to join the meeting please e-mail Chip Schwamb at [email protected]

AGENDA

• ESTABLISH QUORUM CALL TO ORDER MEETING

• REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES FROM LAST MEETING

• OPERATIONS REPORT TCEQ non-compliance back flow UPDATE CHIP

• TREASURER’S REPORT PREPARE FOR YEAR END 2022 annual meeting

• EXCESSIVE USE FOLLOW UP 

• POA/SREWSC joint meeting 2023 UPDATE

• FUTURE WATERBOARD MEMBERS ??

• OPEN FORUM 3 minutes

• ADJOURN

In an effort to keep all informed, the generator is running and keeping pressure up. We will see what happens when PEC comes back online. As of 5:37 p.m., we have no power, but have registered confirmation that PEC did receive our request to restore service earlier in the afternoon. That's all I have to report for now, and will only be able to check in as my computer battery holds. 

All are invited to the January Water Board meeting this week as follows;

SREWSC Board Meeting AGENDA 1/26/2023

NOTICE, given under the Texas Open Meetings Act: A meeting of the Skyline Ranch Estates Water Supply Corporation is scheduled for 5:00 PM Thursday Wimberley (Hays County), TX Located: Laura Steffy’s 521 Stoney Creek

Should you wish to join the meeting please e-mail Chip Schwamb at [email protected]

AGENDA

1. ESTABLISH QUORUM CALL TO ORDER MEETING

2. REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES FROM LAST MEETING

3. OPERATIONS REPORT TCEQ non-compliance back flow UPDATE

4. TREASURER’S REPORT

5. STORAGE OF DOCUMENTS AND STORAGE UNIT AT WELL SITE UPDATE

6. POA/SREWSC joint meeting 2023 UPDATE

7. CURRENT DROUGHT INFORMATION

8. OPEN FORUM 3 MINUTES PER SPEAKER

9. SCHEDULE NEXT MEETING ANNUAL?

10. ADJOURN

THIS IS AN ALERT

THE SKYLINE RANCH ESTATES WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION

Current weather forecasts beginning on or about Thursday 12/22/2022 through Sunday 12/25/2022 indicate a period of sub freezing temperatures.  Lows in the 20’s to the teens are predicated.

Please take time to prepare exposed pipes, outdoor spigots, and areas that are susceptible for these freezing conditions.

While the deep freeze of February 2021 was probably more severe than the projected period next week; forearmed is forewarned.

SREWSC

SREWSC Board Meeting AGENDA  12/14/2022

NOTICE, given under the Texas Open Meetings Act: A meeting of the Skyline Ranch Estates Water Supply Corporation is scheduled for 5:00 PM Wednesday Wimberley (Hays County), TX Located:  1100 Skyline Ridge Lookout. The Schwamb house. 

Should you wish to join the meeting please e-mail Chip Schwamb at [email protected]

AGENDA

1. ESTABLISH QUORUM CALL TO ORDER MEETING
2. REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES FROM LAST MEETING
3. OPERATIONS REPORT
4. TREASURER’S REPORT
5. STORAGE OF DOCUMENTS AND STORAGE UNIT AT WELL SITE
6. POA/SREWSC joint meeting 2023
7. CURRENT DROUGHT INFORMATION
8. OPEN FORUM 3 MINUTES PER SPEAKER
9. SCHEDULE  NEXT MEETING
10. ADJOURN

SREWSC Board Meeting AGENDA  11/11/2022

NOTICE, given under the Texas Open Meetings Act: A meeting of the Skyline Ranch Estates Water Supply Corporation is scheduled for 4:00 PM FRIDAY Wimberley (Hays County), TX Located: Laura Steffy’s house 521 Stoney Creek Vista

Should you wish to join the meeting please e-mail Chip Schwamb at [email protected]

AGENDA

1. ESTABLISH QUORUM CALL TO ORDER MEETING
2. REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES FROM LAST MEETING
3. OPERATIONS REPORT review of upgrades and maintenance
4. TREASURER’S REPORT Review of the three accounts, operations, loan reserve requirement, and savings for capital projects and repairs. Review of ACH direct account payments to SREWSC for members
5. POA/SREWSC joint meeting 2023
6. CURRENT DROUGHT INFORMATION
7. OPEN FORUM 3 MINUTES PER SPEAKER
8. SCHEDULE  NEXT MEETING
9. ADJOURN

SKYLINE RANCH ESTATES WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION

UPDATE 10/15/2022

September is done and another month of insufficient rain. October started with the same song.

The usage levels for SREWSC in September proved our best conservation efforts. (Last four years of record). The SREWSC members reduced consumption by another 15% compared to August 2022. In addition, compared to 9/2021, consumption was reduced by nearly 100,000 gallons. This is truly remarkable.

One needs to be clear, even with cooler temperatures and potential rain; it is unlikely the Hays Trinity Ground Water Conservation District (HTGWCD) will lift the emergency drought status anytime soon. The conservation efforts and usage tariffs allow us to do our part in protecting the aquifer.

An additional note, Hays Trinity Ground Water Conservation District proposed a change to regulations calling for what amounts to a moratorium on any new water permit requests while the 30% and 40% drought water usage reductions are in effect. I was notified that the “moratorium” regarding new permits did pass. As long as the drought restrictions are in place new permitting is suspended. Please note: current permit applications are not impacted. One may see this as an effort to help existing water users who are currently carrying the burden of conservation.

One last comment, please reach out to your representative or candidate and ask them their stance regarding water issues in the Hill Country. The Texas legislative session 2023 has a responsibility to review incentives for water conservation, rule of capture that governs ground water regulation, and the explosive pace of development and greater demand on ground as well as surface water in the Hill Country as well as all of Texas.

Thanks

To the members of the Skyline Ranch Estates Water Supply Corporation

A sincere THANK YOU goes out to everyone regarding the conservation efforts made in August.

The usage numbers compared to July showed a 33% reduction in water consumption from our well.

The Trinity aquifer remains at the lowest level in decades. One needs to look at the Blanco River, Pednernales River, Jacobs Well, and Cyprus Creek to see that despite recent rains water levels have not recovered.

Our view is that every effort to conserve water is a plus.  Thank you again and hopefully with autumn, cooler temperatures, and additional rain fall; the drought conditions and aquifer levels will improve.

CORRECTION: Change of venue for the SREWSC Board Meeting

SREWSC Board Meeting AGENDA  8/17/2022

NOTICE, given under the Texas Open Meetings Act: A meeting of the Skyline Ranch Estates Water Supply Corporation is scheduled for 5:00 PM Wimberley (Hays County), TX Located: Chip Schwamb’s house 1100 Skyline Ridge Lookout

Should you wish to join the meeting please e-mail Chip Schwamb at [email protected]

AGENDA

1. ESTABLISH QUORUM CALL TO ORDER MEETING
2. REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES FROM LAST MEETING
3. OPERATIONS REPORT
4. TREASURERS REPORT
5. CURRENT DROUGHT INFORMATION
6. OPEN FORUM 3 MINUTES PER SPEAKER
7. SCHEDULE  NEXT MEETING
8. ADJOURN

Please take a moment to read. This is very IMPORTANT!

The current drought and water conservation efforts SREWSC

According to the data from the Hays Trinity Ground Water Conservation District

From July 2022 to July 2021 the Trinity Aquifer has a rain deficit of nearly 11”

From July 2021 to July 2020 the Trinity Aquifer has a rain deficit of nearly 7”

Historically the area receives an average of 36” of rain per year, thus averaging 72” for a 24 month period. The last 24 months the data shows rain fall of 55” in our area considered recharge for the Trinity Aquifer. 

On September first 2022 HTGWCD will implement the emergency drought measure of targeting a 40% reduction in water usage throughout prescribed jurisdiction.

Simply put we need to reduce water consumption now.  As noted before, our well is a monitoring well for the HTGWCD. Our water levels measured in our well are the lowest since we began recording in September 2018.

The ask is simple; be a responsible adult and make every effort to reduce water consumption. We are at a time (some have said past a time) when excessive use must be curtailed.

SREWSC Board Meeting AGENDA  8/17/2022

NOTICE, given under the Texas Open Meetings Act: A meeting of the Skyline Ranch Estates Water Supply Corporation is scheduled for 5:00 PM Wimberley (Hays County), TX Located:  Laura Steffy’s house 521 Stoney Creek Vista 

Should you wish to join the meeting please e-mail Chip Schwamb at [email protected]

AGENDA

1. ESTABLISH QUORUM CALL TO ORDER MEETING
2. REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES FROM LAST MEETING
3. OPERATIONS REPORT
4. TREASURERS REPORT
5. OPEN FORUM 3 MINUTES PER SPEAKER
6. SCHEDULE  NEXT MEETING
7. ADJOURN

As of 8.1.22

Effective immediately, HTGCD is requesting that we curtail water usage by 40%. Due to a prolonged lack of rainfall, we are now in Stage 4-Emergency Water curtailment. Please refer to the following water conservation measures and continue to help us conserve water for essential uses only. 

Skyline Ranch Estates Water Supply Corporation Members (SREWSC) 7/192022

As I was composing this letter an E-Mail arrived from the Hays Trinity Ground Water Conservation District. Please see enclosed e-mail with this letter.

This letter is your update of current conditions regarding the Trinity Aquifer and the governing entity the Hays Trinity Ground Water Conservation District (HTGWCD)

First the good news: The SREWSC wells, pump plant, storage, pressure tank and backup generator continue to be in fine working condition. Much of this infrastructure is frequently tested to insure proper working order. Small maintenance work and upgrades are ongoing as required. The water from the two wells continues to be of the highest quality. Despite challenging weather during the last two winters and the current summer minimal disruption occurred.

Now the not so good news: As of the first of July HTGWCD has initiated a 30% drought stage curtailment for all water supply corporations as well as private wells under the Hays Trinity jurisdiction. Water conversation stages are governed in part by water flow in the Pedenales River, the Blanco River and Jacobs Well. Per the HTGWCD personnel the Pedernales River is dry as far as Johnson City, The Blanco river flow is below trigger numbers, and Jacobs Well has either quit flowing or is close. Our second well is a monitoring well for the HTGWCD. Since September 2018 the levels in our well have been recorded. A number of the SREWSC board, representatives of the HTGWCD board, and a technician from HTGWCD met at the well last Thursday July 14 to collect the most recent data. The water level is the lowest since we first started collecting data. As of the writing of this letter temperatures continue to be in the triple digits with little to no relief projected as well as little to no rain.

Conservation of water is now imperative. Please make every effort to minimize water usage. As we continue in the 30% drought stage, the Hays Trinity Ground Water Conservation District is charged with overseeing and enforcing the reduction of water consumption. SREWSC is required by state agencies such as Texas Commission on Environmental Quality as well as HTGWCD to have in place a conservation plan. This reduction plan mandates charging higher rates for unrestrained water usage by individuals based on drought stages and consumption. This mandate applies to both individuals and to our neighborhood collectively and compels additional water collection strategies, reduction or curtailment of landscape watering days, pool and water feature conservation or elimination.

As I noted above the “Drought Status” e-mail arrived literally as this was typed. We all need to be mindful of our daily water usage and do our part to conserve and to protect our well and the water available to us.

SREWSC

Chip Schwamb

An urgent message to groundwater users in the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District,

Extreme heat and drought conditions have gripped the western United States in an unprecedented combination. Western Hays County and the Hill Country have not received adequate rain to keep our rivers and streams flowing or to recharge our aquifers. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) stream gauges in the Pedernales and Blanco Rivers are recording zero to near-zero flows. The USGS reports similar zero-flow conditions in the South Llano, the Frio, the Sabinal, and the Medina Rivers. The Colorado and Guadalupe Rivers are declining as well.  The US Drought Monitor reports western Hays County in Extreme and Exceptional Drought. The District’s Monitor Well System shows declining water levels. The District and local well drillers are responding to a significant increase of dry-wells and burnt-out well pumps. Water haulers are trucking at full capacity.

Aquifer and River conditions have not been this poor in the 20+ year history of the District -- including the 2011 Drought. Unless conditions improve by the end of July, the District will enter into EMERGENCY DROUGHT STAGE requiring a 40% reduction in use. Non-Exempt well operators will be required to substantially curtail water use. If you are served by a utility or public water supply, it will be alerting you of its own specific curtailment requirements. Please reduce water use by all means possible.  Make sure that dishwashers and washing machines are full before running them. Repair all known leaks. Please eliminate all outdoor water use including car washing, lawn watering, sidewalk and driveway washing. Please turn off all outdoor water features, including fountains. Please turn off swimming pool and pond pumps.

The sooner and more serious we are about conserving our drinking water, the longer the supply will last. Most of us do not have an alternative water supply, so please practice maximum efficiency and thrift until the rains return.

Thank you,

Charlie Flatten, General Manager

Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District

14101 Hwy 290 W, Bldg 100, Suite 212; Austin, Tx 78737

Mail: P.O. Box 1648, Dripping Springs, Tx 78620

Phone: 512/858-9253 Fax: 512/858-2384

www.haysgroundwater.com

SREWSC Board Meeting AGENDA  7/13/2022

NOTICE, given under the Texas Open Meetings Act: A meeting of the Skyline Ranch Estates Water Supply Corporation is scheduled for 5:00 PM Wimberley (Hays County), TX Located:  Bob Schneider’s Casa 505 Stoney Creek Vista

Should you wish to join the meeting please e-mail Chip Schwamb at [email protected] 

AGENDA

1. ESTABLISH QUORUM CALL TO ORDER MEETING
2. REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES FROM LAST MEETING
3. OPERATIONS REPORT status on costs and upgrades
4. REVIEW OF FIRE CHIEF’S SUGGESTIONS
5. TREASURERS REPORT placing funds for capital projects, loan reserve, and emergency requirements
6. SUGGESTIONS REGARDING THANK YOU TO FORMER BOARD MEMBERS Jay Nichols and Rik Martinez
7. OPEN FORUM 3 MINUTES PER SPEAKER
8. SCHEDULE  NEXT MEETING
9. ADJOURN

Update-7.9.22

 An excellent question was asked about which days are designated for watering in a limited capacity, according to the drought contingency plan. Here is that information:

Irrigation of landscaped areas shall be limited to Sundays and Thursdays for customers with a street address or post office box number ending in an even number (0, 2, 4, 6, or 8), and Saturdays and Wednesdays for water customers with an address ending in an odd number (1, 3, 5, 7, or 9). 

Keep in mind, no use of automatic or hose end sprinkler systems are permitted at this time. Very limited (goal is a 30% reduction) hand held watering with a hose or soaker hose is permitted on the days listed above.

My goal will be to create a simple table showing the differences in the stages as soon as possible. Thank you for all your support, excellent questions and cooperation in conserving water for our neighborhood! Let's keep our fingers crossed for rain and strive together through this drought!

Effective immediately, we are asked to work together to achieve a 30% water use reduction. Please limit all outdoor watering as much as possible according to our drought contingency plan. We are now at Stage 3-Critical Water Use-

Critical Water Shortage Conditions Response

Goal: Achieve a 30 percent reduction in total water use.

SREWSC Management Measures:

Flushing of water mains shall be suspended. Customers with consumption in excess of 10,000 gallons per month may be subject to installation of flow restrictors.

Water Use Restrictions:

Indoor Conservation Measures

• Check for toilet and faucet leaks and repair any found leaks
• Use water displacement device in toilet tank or replace older model toilets with HET models when
• Install aerators on Don’t leave faucets running when not in use.
• While waiting for hot water to reach faucet, catch cold water in a container to be
• Never use the toilet to dispose of trash.
• Only run dishwasher with full
• Store drinking water in a container in the
• Reduce use of garbage
• Wash only full loads of
• Turn off master water shutoff when out of town or on
• Draw less water for bath or reduce shower
• Do not over water

Outdoor Conservation Measures

• Irrigation and Lawn Care
  • Irrigation of landscaped areas shall be limited to designated watering days between the hours of 6:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. and between 8:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. and shall be by means of hand-held hoses equipped with positive shutoff, hand-held buckets, drip irrigation, and soakers hoses only. The use of hose-end sprinklers or permanently installed automatic sprinkler systems is prohibited at all times.
  • Use of soaker hoses for foundation protection shall be limited to designated water days and
  • Cut lawns on highest setting and leave lawn clippings on lawn instead of Use mulch to conserve soil moisture.
• Washing vehicles
  • Use of water to wash any motor vehicle, motorbike, boat, trailer, or other vehicle not in the immediate interest of public health, safety, and welfare is prohibited.

• Pools and other water features
  • Use of water to fill, refill, or add to any swimming pools, wading pools, or Jacuzzi- type pools is prohibited.
  • Operation of any ornamental fountain or pond for aesthetic or scenic purposes is prohibited except where necessary to support aquatic life or where such fountains or ponds are equipped with a recirculation system.

• Use of water from hydrants shall be limited to fire fighting, related activities, or other activities necessary to maintain public health, safety, and welfare.
• The following nonessential uses of water are prohibited:
  • use of water to wash down any sidewalks, walkways, driveways, parking lots, tennis courts, or other hard-surfaced areas;
  • use of water to wash down buildings or structures for purposes other than immediate fire protection;
  • use of water for dust control;
  • flushing gutters or permitting water to run or accumulate in any gutter or street;
  • failure to repair a controllable leak(s) within a reasonable period after having been given notice directing the repair of such leak(s).
• Utilize supplemental water sources where possible (e.g. purchased water, collected rainwater, ). Supplemental water sources must be isolated from the WSC system per TCEQ regulations.
• Utilize water reuse where possible.
• No application for new, additional, expanded, or increased-in-size water service connections meters, service lines, pipeline extensions, mains, or water service facilities of any kind shall be approved, and time limits for approval of such applications are hereby suspended for such time as this drought response stage or a higher-numbered stage shall be in effect.

Emergency Water Shortage Conditions Response

Here is a link to our new fire escape contingency plan presented and adopted at our last water board meeting by the water board and the fire chief. We are pleased to present a plan we hope we will never need to use. Please note, no access or permission to use the routes included here is given unless we have an emergency preventing the use of Skyline Summit Vista. This is our first draft and will be updated as needed. 

https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:667d8734-0eb0-4a9b-a40b-99c94551504b

SREWSC Board Meeting AGENDA  6/14/2022

NOTICE, given under the Texas Open Meetings Act: A meeting of the Skyline Ranch Estates Water Supply Corporation is scheduled for 5:00 PM Wimberley (Hays County), TX  Located:  Chip Schwamb house 1100 Skyline Ridge Lookout

Should you wish to join e-mail Chip Schwamb at [email protected]

AGENDA

1. ESTABLISH QUORUM CALL TO ORDER MEETING
2. REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES FROM LAST MEETING
3. SPECIAL GUEST WIMBERLEY FIRE CHIEF
4. OPERATIONS REPORT status on upgrades and replacement pump
5. TREASURERS REPORT discuss where to place funds for capital projects and also discuss auto bill direct payment option for members.
6. OPEN FORUM 3 MINUTES PER SPEAKER
7. SCHEDULE  NEXT MEETING
8. ADJOURN

SREWSC Board Meeting AGENDA  6/14/2022

NOTICE, given under the Texas Open Meetings Act: A meeting of the Skyline Ranch Estates Water Supply Corporation is scheduled for 5:00 PM Wimberley (Hays County), TX  Located:  Chip Schwamb house 1100 Skyline Ridge Lookout

Should you wish to join e-mail Chip Schwamb at [email protected]

AGENDA

1. ESTABLISH QUORUM CALL TO ORDER MEETING
2. REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES FROM LAST MEETING
3. OPERATIONS REPORT status on upgrades and replacement pump
4. TREASURERS REPORT discuss where to place funds for capital projects and also discuss auto bill direct payment option for members.
5. OPEN FORUM 3 MINUTES PER SPEAKER
6. SCHEDULE  NEXT MEETING
7. ADJOURN

5.14.22

This is a reminder about an important annoucement sent out yesterday, 5.13.22. We are under a 20% curtailment of water use and Stage 2 water conservation measures, as outlined in our Drought Contingency Plan on our website, as requestsed by HTGCD (Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District).

Just to clarify:

All outdoor watering is limited to two days per week, through the use of hand held irrigation tools, according to the last digit of your street address- even digits on Sunday and Thursday; odd digits on Saturday and Wednesday between the hours of 6:00-9:00 a.m. and 8:00-11:00 p.m.

In addition, irrigation of any landscaped area is permitted by a hand held hose.

All permanently installed automatic sprinker systems and hose to end sprinklers are prohibited, according to the Drought Contingency Plan for 20% curtailment.

This is just a reminder, and not a complete list of the measures for Stage 2.

Please refer to the Drought Contingency Plan for indoor water use and other outdoor water use measures on our website below.

In addition, please be sure you have signed up for news and notices on our website, at https://skylineranchwsc.org/drought-contingency. This is our official neighborhood water service corporation website- where all notices and news are published.

Facebook is sometimes used, but is not our official website for news and alerts.

If you have any questions or would like further information, please feel free to reach out to any of our Skyline Ranch Estates Water Board members. We would be happy to help! 

As of 5.12.22,

We are being asked to conserve water at this time, by the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District. Our goal is to achive a 20% curtailment of the use of water. Our neighborhood follows the steps below from our Drought Contigency Plan to achieve this goal. Please note the restrictions on outdoor watering and other suggestions. Also note that customers with water consumption in excess of 15,000 gallons may be subject to installation of flow restrictors, per our water tariff. 

Goal: Achieve a 20 percent reduction in total water use. SREWSC Management Measures: Flushing of water mains shall be minimized. Customers with consumption in excess of 15,000 gallons per month may be subject to installation of flow restrictors. Water Use Restrictions:

Indoor Conservation Measures  Check for toilet and faucet leaks and repair any found leaks immediately.  Use water displacement device in toilet tank or replace older model toilets with HET models when possible.  Install aerators on faucets. Don’t leave faucets running when not in use.  While waiting for hot water to reach faucet, catch cold water in a container to be reused.  Never use the toilet to dispose of trash.  Only run dishwasher with full load.  Store drinking water in a container in the refrigerator.  Reduce use of garbage disposal.  Wash only full loads of laundry.  Turn off master water shutoff when out of town or on vacation.  Draw less water for bath or reduce shower time.  Do not over water houseplants. Outdoor Conservation Measures  Irrigation and Lawn Care o Irrigation of landscaped areas shall be limited to designated watering days between the hours of 6:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. and between 8:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. and shall be by means of hand-held hoses equipped with positive shutoff, hand-held buckets, drip irrigation, and soakers hoses only. The use of hose-end sprinklers or permanently installed automatic sprinkler systems is prohibited at all times. o Use of soaker hoses for foundation protection shall be limited to designated water days and times. o Cut lawns on highest setting and leave lawn clippings on lawn instead of bagging. Use mulch to conserve soil moisture.  Washing vehicles o Use of water to wash any motor vehicle, motorbike, boat, trailer or other vehicle is prohibited except on designated watering days between the hours of 6:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. and between 8:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. Such washing, when allowed, shall be done with a bucket or hand-held hose equipped with a positive shutoff. If possible, use a commercial car wash that recycles water.  Pools and other water features o Use of water to fill or refill drained pools is prohibited. Topping off of existing pools for essential maintenance purposes is permitted only during designated watering days between the hours of 6:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m., and between 8:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. Keep pools covered when not in use. o Use of water to fill, refill, or add to any wading pools or Jacuzzi-type pools is prohibited except on designated watering days between the hours of 6:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. and between 8:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. o Operation of any ornamental fountain or pond for aesthetic or scenic purposes is prohibited except where necessary to support aquatic life or where such fountains or ponds are equipped with a recirculation system.

 Use of water from hydrants shall be limited to fire fighting, related activities, or other activities necessary to maintain public health, safety, and welfare.  The following nonessential uses of water are prohibited: o use of water to wash down any sidewalks, walkways, driveways, parking lots, tennis courts, or other hard-surfaced areas; o use of water to wash down buildings or structures for purposes other than immediate fire protection; o use of water for dust control; o flushing gutters or permitting water to run or accumulate in any gutter or street; o failure to repair a controllable leak(s) within a reasonable period after having been given notice directing the repair of such leak(s).  Utilize supplemental water sources where possible (e.g. purchased water, collected rainwater, etc.). Supplemental water sources must be isolated from the WSC system per TCEQ regulations.  Utilize water reuse where possible.

SREWSC Board Meeting AGENDA FOR 4/13/2022

NOTICE, given under the Texas Open Meetings Act: A meeting of the Skyline Ranch Estates Water Supply Corporation is scheduled for 5:00 PM Wimberley (Hays County), TX Located: Laura Steffy 521 Stoney Creek Vista

Should you wish to join e-mail Chip Schwamb at [email protected]

AGENDA

1. ESTABLISH QUORUM CALL TO ORDER MEETING

2. REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES FROM LAST MEETING

3. OPERATIONS REPORT

4. TREASURERS REPORT

5. REVIEW ANY QUESTIONS FROM ANNUAL MEETING

6. OPEN FORUM 3 MINUTES PER SPEAKER

7. SCHEDULE NEXT MEETING

8. ADJOURN

The Skyline Ranch Estates

Water Board

wants you-see you at our POA annual meeting!

Saturday, April 2^nd is our Skyline Ranch Estates Annual Meeting in the VFW hall at 10:00 a.m. You have already received notice of this meeting from our POA. This is a reminder (third notice) to all property owners that the Skyline Ranch Estates Water Board is seeking new additional board members. All are welcome and encouraged to participate. Several of our current board members have served multiple terms, and we would like to allow them to rotate off and include new people. If you are interested, please contact any of the board members listed on our webpage at skylineranchestateswsc.org!  We hope to see you Saturday!

Come join us!

SREWSC Board Meeting AGENDA FOR 3/23/2022

NOTICE, given under the Texas Open Meetings Act: A meeting of the Skyline Ranch Estates Water Supply Corporation is scheduled for 5:00 PM Wimberley (Hays County), TX Located: Bob Schneider’s Casa 505 Stoney Creek Vista

Should you wish to join e-mail Chip Schwamb at [email protected]

AGENDA

1. ESTABLISH QUORUM CALL TO ORDER MEETING

2. REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES FROM LAST MEETING

3. OPERATIONS REPORT Discuss fire hydrant options

4. TREASURERS REPORT

5. PREP FOR ANNUAL MEETING POA outline

6. OPEN FORUM 3 MINUTES PER SPEAKER

7. SCHEDULE NEXT MEETING

8. ADJOURN

This is an announcement to all property owners that the Skyline Ranch Estates Water Board is seeking new additional board members. All are welcome and encouraged to participate. Several of our current board members have served multiple terms, and we would like to allow them to rotate off and include new people. If you are interested, attending a board meeting can be informative and helpful. Our next board meeting will take place on 2-16-22 at 5:00 p.m. An additional notice with agenda will be posted soon. Please email us immediately, but not later than 3-15-22,  if you are interested in serving at [email protected]. 

SREWSC BOARD PRESIDENT

As we approach the 1/19 Water Board meeting the Omicron variant of Covid 19 continues to spread rapidly.  I believe from past discussions that we, as a board, appear to be in accord regarding safety procedures, including vaccines, boosters, distancing where possible, etc.

We continue to open our board meetings to all clients who request attendance.  An open board meeting does create the distinct possibility that we might have an attendee that does not believe or adhere to CDC recommendations regarding COVID.  Also, I believe that current Texas executive edicts do not permit protocols or mandates to be enforced, and the SREWSC is governed by Texas Open Meetings regulations.  However, we hold our SREWSC board meetings at private homes. Furthermore, a number of us, despite being “boosted”, are in the age demographic and possibly immune compromised conditions and that demand compliance with CDC protocols.

Therefore, I would urge that, at the very least, an addendum to our agenda strongly encouraging compliance regarding current vaccine and booster recommendation as well as other safety precautions. It is likely we will be indoors and this only makes sense to me. 

Chip Schwamb

SREWSC Board Meeting AGENDA FOR 1/19/2022

NOTICE, given under the Texas Open Meetings Act: A meeting of the Skyline Ranch Estates Water Supply Corporation is scheduled for 5:00 PM Wimberley (Hays County), TX  Located:  Hamish Fordwood 115 Sunrise Canyon In person AND LIVE. 

Should you wish to join e-mail Chip Schwamb at [email protected]

AGENDA

1. ESTABLISH QUORUM CALL TO ORDER MEETING
2. REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES FROM LAST MEETING
3. OPERATIONS REPORT
4. TREASURER REPORT
5. MARCELO BRASIL WATER BILL RELIEF REQUEST determination
6. TEXAS / HOMELAND SECURITY REUIREMENTS
7. POA /SREWSC JOINT MEETING 4/2/2022
8. OPEN FORUM 3 MINUTES PER SPEAKER
9. SCHEDULE  NEXT MEETING PREPARATION
10. ADJOUN

SREWSC Board Meeting Minutes – December 15, 2021

NOTICE, given under the Texas Open Meetings Act: A meeting of the Skyline Ranch Estates Water Supply Corporation is scheduled for January 19 at 5:00 pm, 115 Sunrise Canyon. In person and live.

Should you wish to join e-mail Chip Schwamb at [email protected]

1. Quorum Established

• Chip Schwamb - President
• Rik Martinez – Vice-President
• Bob Schneider - Operations
• Hamish Fordwood - Treasurer
• Laura Steffy - Support
• Christie Yowell - Secretary

Guest Attending: Marcello Brasil

2. Review and Approve Minutes from November 3 Meeting

• Approved with no changes.
• Motion: Laura Steffy
• Second: Hamish Fordwood

3. Operations Report

• Water is flowing
• Nothing else to report
• Approved with no changes.
• Motion: Laura Steffy
• Second: Chip Schwamb

4. Treasurer Report

• Using a new Auditing Company. Cost is comparable to past company.
• Information needed for Auditors:
• Articles of Incorporation
• Contract with PGMS
• Insurance
• Loan Agreement
• By-laws for SRE
• Laura Steffy agreed to help him get all the information gathered.
• Approved Treasurer Report with no changes
• Motion: Bob Schneider
• Second: Chip Schwamb

5. Marcello Brasil Water Bill Relief Request

• Marcelo Brasil (guest at December meeting) talked about possible problem with his meter and is asking for an investigation into the amount of water that was charged to his residence. Exceptional and very unusual number of gallons. Is this problem his responsibility or PGMS responsibility? He brought pictures to illustrate the problem. (Letter and pictures on file.)
• Bob Schneider will investigate Mr. Brasil’s water issue and find out if the meter was replaced and if so, when.
• Rik Martinez will also ask that the board be notified when a meter is replaced. Tracking system needs to be implemented.

6. SB3 Requirements Update

• Emergency Preparedness Plan
• Risk Assessment
• Tim Young of PGMS will supply information via email before January meeting.
• Preparedness for hard freeze.
• Rik will send the board a risk profile – outlining changes that might need to be implemented.
• Thanks to the foresight of our previous SRE water board members we have a back up generator and heaters that help us to be more prepared.

7. Open Forum 3 minutes per speaker

• Laura Steffy and Bob Schneider are concerned that the new build on the lot between their houses may to disturbing the water drainage. They have both noticed some unusual puddling on the lot.
• Bob believes it is probably a damaged feed line instead of a drainage issue.
• Christmas Party Cancelled due to covid variants. (a letter from Dwayne Liptak – acting President)
• POA Annual Meeting – Dwayne Liptak acting as the temporary president until we have the annual POA meeting. The POA Board has said SRE would not have Annual Meeting due to covid variants.
• Rik suggested that the SREWSC initiate the annual meeting. Need to set parameters: Things to consider…

1. Mask/no mask
2. Proof of immunizations
3. Ask POA to join
4. February or maybe even March to have the annual meeting.
5. Next SREWSC Meeting

• January 19, 2022, 5 pm, 115 Sunrise Canyon Road

9. Adjourn

• Motion: Bob Schneider
• Second: Rik Martinez

SREWSC Board Meeting AGENDA FOR 9/15/2021

NOTICE, given under the Texas Open Meetings Act: A meeting of the Skyline Ranch Estates Water Supply Corporation is scheduled for November 3, 5:30 pm Wimberley, (Hays County), TX 78676 at the home of Chip Schwamb, 1100 Skyline Ridge Lookout, In person and live.

Should you wish to join e-mail Chip Schwamb at [email protected]

1. Quorum Established

• Chip Schwamb
• Rik Martinez
• Hamish Fordwood
• Bob Schneider
• Laura Steffy
• Christie Yowell

2. Minutes from August 18, 2021

• Approved with no changes – Rik abstained
• Motion: Chip Schwamb
• Second: Laura Steffy

3. Operations Report

• Discussion of rain – despite plenty – transducer is still at low average
• Bob says all is good and he will check into the transducer
• Laura found out that the report was off by a 0 by talking with Amy Miller
• Rik asked if checkups have been made – Bob says no
• Hamish asked about a schematic – Rik says we have an overview
• Hamish asks what reserves we do have
• Rik will set a meeting with Tim @ PGMS to introduce the new board members, Hamish and Christie, to the operation. Motion: Rik Martinez, Second: Hamish Fordwood

4. Treasurer Report

• Discussion about what do we do about excessive use?
  • Call the person with the issue (over 20,000 gallons)
  • Check for leaks and other factors (pool etc.)
• Discussion about Capital Credit PEC
  • Co-op – dividing profits – Are we obligated to give back profits
  • Chip says we are not obligated to refund profits. Reserves are allowed up to a certain amount. Our loan releases us from the obligation to refund profits.

5. Open Forum

• Laura informed the board members that we must complete the Public Information Training as well at the Open Meeting Act Training.
• She will send links and codes to each of the board members to complete this training.
• Chip complied with the Open Act by keeping the website up to date.
• Please forward your certificates to Christie Yowell to have on file.

6. Scheduled Meeting

• November 3, 2021 at the home of Hamish Fordwood, 115 Sunrise Canyon at 5:30 pm

7. Adjourned at 6:32 pm

• Motion: Bob Schneider
• Second: Rik Martinez

SREWSC Board Meeting AGENDA FOR 11/03/2021 

NOTICE, given under the Texas Open Meetings Act: A meeting of the Skyline Ranch Estates Water Supply Corporation is scheduled for 5:30 PM Wimberley (Hays County), TX located: Hamish Fordwood 115 Sunrise Canyon. In person and live.

Should you wish to join e-mail Chip Schwamb at [email protected]. 

AGENDA

1. ESTABLISH QUORUM CALL TO ORDER MEETING

2. REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES FROM LAST MEETING

3. OPERATIONS REPORT

4. TREASURER REPORT

5. OPEN FORUM 3 MINUTES PER SPEAKER

6. SCHEDULE NEXT MEETING

7. ADJOURN

AGENDA

1. ESTABLISH QUORUM CALL TO ORDER MEETING

2. REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES FROM LAST MEETING

3. OPERATIONS REPORT

4. TREASURER REPORT

5. OPEN FORUM 3 MINUTES PER SPEAKER

6. SCHEDULE NEXT MEETING

7. ADJOURN

SREWSC Board Meeting Minutes – June 16, 2021

NOTICE, given under the Texas Open Meetings Act: A meeting of the Skyline Ranch Estates Water Supply Corporation is scheduled for 5:30 PM Wimberley, (Hays County), TX 78676 at the home of Rik Martinez, 701 Skyline Ridge Lookout.  In person AND LIVE.

If you would like to attend the meeting please contact Chip Schwamb, [email protected] or Rik Martinez, [email protected].

1. Quorum Established: 

• Chip Schwamb
• Rik Martinez
• Hamish Fordwood
• Bob Schneider
• Laura Steffy
• Christie Yowell

2. Minutes from 5/19/2021

Hamish Fordwood asked that a revision be made to the minutes of 5/19/2021 regarding keys. The key that was passed from Jay Nichols to Hamish Fordwood was the key to the well house. Chip Schwamb has possession of the key to the safety deposit box.

Minutes were approved with changes.

• Motion made: Rik Martinez
• Seconded by: Bob Schneider
• Motion carried with none opposed

3. Operations Report: Bob Schneider

• Everything is running smoothly at this time.
• Bob talked to the builder of the house being built next door to his house. The builder had someone from PGMS to map out water lines so that hopefully there will be no disruption to our water on Stoney Creek Vista.
• Frozen meters were billed to the home owner and paid by the home owner.
• Pribbles: fluctuating water pressure has been resolved. The valve has been cleaned out and is now working fine.

4. Treasurer Report: Hamish Fordwood

• On file for review
• TRWA has been paid.
• Annual audit to the state of Texas non-negotiable. Will happen soon.

Treasurer Report Approved:

• Motion made: Laura Steffy
• Seconded By: Chip Schwamb
• Motion carried with none opposed

5. Aquifer: Chip Schwamb

• SREW is allotted 850,000 gallons of water a month but summer is here and we need to be considerate of our water usage. Chip will draft a “Water Conservation” letter to the community as a reminder that the long hot summer, without rain, will bring drought conditions. Preparation is a good thing. The Aquifer is drawn on by many communities.

6. The SRE POA does not have plans for an annual meeting for 2021. Watch for updates online.

7. No SREWSC meeting in July.

• Motion made: Chip Schwamb
• Seconded by: Laura Steffy
• Motion carried with non opposed

SREWSC Board Meeting AGENDA FOR 6/16/2021

NOTICE, given under the Texas Open Meetings Act: A meeting of the Skyline Ranch Estates Water Supply Corporation is scheduled for 5:30 PM on Wedneday June 16, Wimberley (Hays County), TX  Rik’s 701 Skyline Ridge lookout.  In person AND LIVE.

78676.

Should you wish to join e-mail Chip Schwamb [email protected] or Rik Martinez   [email protected]

AGENDA

1. ESTABLISH QUORUM CALL TO ORDER MEETING
2. REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES FROM LAST MEETING
3. OPERATIONS REPORT
4. TREASURER REPORT
5. UPDATE ON AQUIFER
6. OPEN FORUM 3 MINUTES PER SPEAKER
7. SCHEDULE  NEXT MEETING
8. ADJOUN

SREWSC Board Meeting AGENDA FOR 5/19/2021

NOTICE, given under the Texas Open Meetings Act: A meeting of the Skyline Ranch Estates Water Supply Corporation is scheduled for 5:30 PM Wimberley (Hays County), TX 1100 Skyline Ridge lookout. In person AND LIVE.

78676.

Should you wish to join e-mail Chip Schwamb [email protected] or Rik Martinez [email protected]

AGENDA

1. ESTABLISH QUORUM CALL TO ORDER MEETING

2. REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES FROM LAST MEETING

3. OPERATIONS REPORT

4. TREASURER REPORT

5. DISCUSS ANY BOARD TRANSITION CHALLENGES

6. OPEN FORUM 3 MINUTES PER SPEAKER

7. SCHEDULE NEXT MEETING

8. ADJOUN

SREWSC Board Meeting AGENDA FOR 4/14/2021

NOTICE, given under the Texas Open Meetings Act: A VIRTUAL ON LINE meeting of the Skyline Ranch Estates Water Supply Corporation is scheduled for 5:30 PM Wimberley (Hays County), TX

78676.

Should you wish to join e-mail Chip Schwamb [email protected] or Rik Martinez   [email protected] and arrangements will be made using ZOOM 

AGENDA

1. ESTABLISH QUORUM CALL TO ORDER MEETING
2. REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES FROM LAST MEETING
3. OPERATIONS ABREVIATED REPORT
4. TREASURER ABREVIATED REPORT
5. TREASURER TRANSITION JAY TO HAMISH
6. SECRETARY TRANSITION LAURA TO CHRISTI
7. OPEN FORUM 3 MINUTES PER SPEAKER
8. SCHEDULE  NEXT MEETING
9. ADJOUN

Should you wish to join e-mail Chip Schwamb [email protected] or Rik Martinez [email protected] and arrangements will be made using ZOOM

Good morning,

Today (2-19-21 at 8:00 a.m.) we have extremely low water pressure and need your cooperation to help out, per this message:

Water usage is overwhelming our well, causing recovery to the pressure tank to be very low. Please ensure you don't have a leak by checking your meter-hopefully you will NOT see a spinning arrow, indicating a leak. Please turn off water in your house. PGMS has been contacted and will come as soon as roads are passable.

MESSAGE FROM SREWSC

We are recommending a WATER BOIL NOTICE for the clients of the SREWSC

Low pressure caused by ERCOT rolling blackout protocols and PEC compliance to those protocols have caused the water pressure, at times, to be reduced to below 20 PSI. Our generator has proven invaluable, although at times temperamental. So even though the time that our well has dipped below the recommended pressure was minimal, in an abundance of caution, SREWSC is announcing a WATER BOIL NOTICE.

We initiated water testing this morning for sampling to put the system back completely on line. However, we do not know how much time this will take.

SREWSC and PGMS continue to monitor the well and the pressure. In addition we continue to monitor PEC announcements as well as road conditions, all of which have impacted service.

The goal is to get things back to normal as soon, and as safely as possible.

Thanks

SREWSC Board

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