October Board of Trustees Meeting 10/29/2026 01:00 PM NBU Board Room, 263 Main Plaza, New Braunfels, Texas 78130

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION

Board Trustee Yvette Villanueva Barrera 

PUBLIC COMMENT

ITEMS FROM THE CHAIR

• 1.Report from the Governance Committee

• 2.Report from the Security Committee

• 3.Review of the NBU 2027 Board Meeting Calendar

• 4.Review of the NBU Board Annual Self-Evaluation Process

• 5.Any Other Items Permitted Under Section 551.0415 of the Texas Government Code

ITEMS FROM STAFF

• 1.CEO's Update

  Leadership Announcement of Position Changes and New Hires: Interim Chief Communications Officer, Reagan Pena; Interim Chief External Affairs Officer, Julia Haynes; and Accounting Manager, Jai Brown

  CEO Community Engagement: New Braunfels Jaycees and Corridor Title Group

  NBU Community Engagement Team Volunteers at Local Community Events and Participates in Community Career Fairs, Summer Camps, Job Fairs, and Expositions at Local School District Campuses

  NBU Celebrates One Million Man Hours with No Lost Time Incidents

  NBU Receives Government Finance Officers Association Certificate for Excellence in Financial Reporting for Fiscal Year 2025

  NBU Geographic Information System (GIS) Analysts, Avery Wilson and Jacob Brandis, Present at the Alamo Area GIS Conference

  Headwaters at the Comal Hosts Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for New Archaeology Exhibits

  NBU Hosts National Night Out at the Headwaters at the Comal

  NBU Participates in the New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce's Intercity Visit to Huntsville, Alabama

  NBU Hosts Employee Health Fair

  NBU Employees Participate in 2026 International Lineman’s Rodeo in Overland Park, Kansas

  Update of NBU Exhibit at McKenna Children's Museum

  Texas Public Power Leadership Academy (TXPPLA) Kick-Off

  Texas Public Power Association (TPPA) Leadership Program Kick-Off

  NBU Hosts All-Retiree Luncheon

  NBU CEO, Ryan Kelso, Presents State of NBU to New Braunfels City Council

  NBU Chief Administrative Officer, David Hubbard, Presents at Texas State Management of Organizations Classes

  Any Other Items Permitted Under Section 551.0415 of the Texas Government Code

• 2.Financial Update and Report

• 3.Quarterly Capital Projects Update – Fiscal Year 2026 Fourth Quarter

• 4.Monthly NBU Backup Operations Center and Headquarters Update

CONSENT ITEMS FOR ACTION

• 1.Approve Minutes of the NBU Regular Board Meeting of September 22, 2026

• 2.Approve the Change Order Log from August 15, 2026, through September 15, 2026

• 3.Approve the NBU Headquarters Change Order Log from September 15, 2026, through October 13, 2026

• 4.Approve the Reports for Water and Electric Engineering Contracts from August 1, 2026, through September 15, 2026

• 5.Approve the Electric Line of Business Alternative Procurements from August 15, 2026, through September 15, 2026

• 6.Authorize the CEO or His Designee to Negotiate and Execute a Construction Contract with Guerra Underground, LLC for the Construction of the North Kuehler Interceptor Segment 3 Phase I Project in the Amount of $3,992,782.24 Plus a $400,000 Contingency for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $4,392,782.24

• 7.Authorize the CEO or His Designee to Negotiate and Execute a Construction Contract with Guerra Underground, LLC for the Construction of the Rio to Kuehler River Crossing Project in the Amount of $665,948.19 Plus a $100,000 Contingency for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $765,948.19

• 8.Authorize the CEO or His Designee to Negotiate and Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Egis USA, Inc. for the Design of the Downtown High Elevations Pressure Zone Conversions Project for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $875,656

• 9.Authorize the CEO or His Designee to Negotiate and Execute a Vendor Agreement with Brink’s, Incorporated for Armored Transportation Services for an Initial One-Year Term in the Amount of $60,000, with up to Four Optional One-Year Renewals for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $300,000

• 10.Authorize the CEO or His Designee to Negotiate and Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Focused Advocacy LLC for Government Affairs and Lobbying Services for an Initial One-Year Term in the Amount of $150,000, with up to Four Optional One-Year Renewals for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $750,000

• 11.Authorize the CEO or His Designee to Negotiate and Execute a Cooperative Agreement with DataVox, Inc. for the Purchase, Configuration, and Installation of Network Hubs for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $321,262.76

• 12.Reject All Bids Received by NBU in Response to the Enterprise Resource Planning System Portion of Request for Proposal #26-0063 and Continue Contract Negotiations for the Customer Information System

PRESENTATION ITEMS

• 1.Presentation on Fiscal Year 2027 Strategic Plan Annual Priorities – Strategic Goals and Measures

• 2.Presentation on the One Water Program – 2026 Annual Report

• 3.Presentation and Update on the Aquifer Storage and Recovery Project

• 4.Presentation and Update on the 2026 Water & Wastewater Master Plan

• 5.Presentation on Land Use Assumptions, Capital Improvements Plan, and Maximum Allowable Impact Fees

• 6.Presentation of the Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Financial Audit

EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Board of Trustees may recess into Executive Session for any purpose permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, including but not limited to:

• 1.Power Supply Resources – Competitive Matters
  (Section 551.086 – Texas Government Code)

  a. Discuss and Consider Agreement for Energy Risk Management Services

  b. Discuss and Consider the Annual Power Cost at Risk (PCAR) Recommendation

  c. Discuss the 2026 Request for Proposals for ERCOT Energy from Physical Resources

• 2.Consultation with Attorney Regarding Pending or Contemplated Litigation, Settlement Offers, and/or Other Matters Protected by Attorney-Client Privilege (Section 551.071 – Texas Government Code) pertaining to the following:

  a. Discuss Lease Agreement between NBU and JGC Tennis, Inc. and Related Matters

The Board of Trustees, upon reconvening in Open Session, will discuss and consider any necessary action regarding closed session items.

RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY NECESSARY ACTION RELATING TO THE EXECUTIVE SESSION AS DESCRIBED ABOVE

ADJOURN

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CERTIFICATE OF POSTING

I, Ryan Kelso, Secretary to the Board of Trustees, do hereby certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted on a bulletin board at a place convenient to the public at the City of New Braunfels City Hall, 550 Landa Street, New Braunfels, Texas; the New Braunfels Utilities Main Office, 263 Main Plaza, New Braunfels, Texas; and the New Braunfels Utilities Customer Solutions Center, 1488 South Seguin Avenue, New Braunfels, Texas, on the 23rd day of October 2026, and remained posted continuously for at least three business days before the scheduled date of the meeting.

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Ryan Kelso, Chief Executive Officer
Secretary to the Board of Trustees