May Board of Trustees 05/26/2026 01:00 PM NBU Board Room, 263 Main Plaza, New Braunfels, Texas 78130

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION

Stuart Blythin

NBU EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS

• 1.Recognizing NBU Employee Alex Alvarado for 25 Years of Service

• 2.Recognizing NBU Employee Darla Roessing for 20 Years of Service and Retirement

• 3.Retirement Recognition of Susan Williams

PUBLIC COMMENT

ITEMS FROM THE CHAIR

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

ITEMS FROM STAFF

• 1.CEO's Update

  Leadership Announcement of New Hires: Chief Customer Officer, Amanda Collins, and Chief Energy Supply Officer, Rebekah Llamas

  NBU Enterprise Communications Launches "Our Future Is Strong" Water Campaign

  NBU Enterprise Communications Presents "Restoring the Connection: A People-First Approach" at the Texas Public Power Association Customer Service and Communications Conference

  NBU Celebrates National Records Month

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

  NBU Conducts First Annual NBU Intramural Lineman's Rodeo

  NBU Earns 2025 Certificate of Excellence in Reliability from the American Public Power Association

  NBU CEO Presents at the Texas Water Conference

  NBU Water Operations Team Participates in Texas Water Meter Madness Competition

  NBU Celebrates Public Service Week

  NBU Staff Hosts One Water Workshop Demonstrations on NBU's Water Supply Portfolio

  NBU Celebrates FM 1044 Elevated Storage Tank Milestone

  Texas Public Power Leadership Academy Graduation

  NBU CEO Presents at Red Stiletto Republican Women's Group

  NBU Employee Ragan Dickens Graduates from Leadership New Braunfels

  Moody's Rating Reaffirms NBU's Aa1 Credit Rating

  NBU CEO Presents at City of New Braunfels River Advisory Committee Meeting

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

• 2.Financial Update and Report, including an Update on the Impact Fee Program Effective February 1, 2023 (referred to as Program E)

• NBU Board Write-Up - Apr 2026 Financials.pdf (0.05 MB)
• Financial Presentation - Apr 26.pdf (12.26 MB)

• 3.Quarterly Investment Report

• WU - Quarterly Investment Report through April 30, 2026.pdf (0.04 MB)
• FY26 - Qtr 3 Investment Report Presentation.pdf (3.85 MB)

• 4.Quarterly Drought Update Report

• Board Write-Up - Drought Update.pdf (0.04 MB)
• May 2026 Board Quarterly Drought Update 5.5.2026 V4.pdf (27.90 MB)

• 5.Monthly NBU Headquarters Progress Update

• HQ progress update May.pdf (0.04 MB)
• May HQ Update.v2.pdf (16.88 MB)

CONSENT ITEMS FOR ACTION

• 1.Approve Minutes of the NBU Regular Board Meeting of April 30, 2026

• Board Write-Up - minutes.regular mtg.pdf (0.04 MB)
• 4.30.26 Board meeting minutes.pdf (0.03 MB)

• 2.Approve the Change Order Log from March 15, 2026, through April 15, 2026

• Board Agenda Item_ChangeOrders 5.26.26.pdf (0.05 MB)

• 3.Approve the Electric Line of Business Alternative Procurements from March 15, 2026, through April 15, 2026

• ELOB Alternative Procurements 5.26.26.pdf (0.04 MB)

• 4.Approve the Reports for Water and Electric Engineering Contracts from August 1, 2025, through April 15, 2026

• Board Agenda Item_PEContracts 5.26.26.pdf (0.04 MB)

• 5.Authorize the CEO or His Designee to Negotiate and Execute a Construction Contract with MGC Contractors, Inc. for the Construction of the North and South Kuehler Wastewater Treatment Plant Rehabilitation Project

• North and South Kuehler Wastewater Treatment Plant Rehabilitation Construction (26-0015)- MGC Board Write Up V2.pdf (0.05 MB)

• 6.Authorize the CEO or His Designee to Negotiate and Execute a Fourth Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Arcadis, U.S., Inc. for the Surface Water Treatment Plant Expansion Project

• SWTP Expansion PSA (1107) Amendment 4 - Arcadis Board Write Up.pdf (0.04 MB)

• 7.Authorize the CEO or His Designee to Negotiate and Execute a Construction Contract with Lambda Construction I, LTD. for the Construction of the Kohlenberg Substation Project

• Board Write-Up - 1-C22KBSUB Construction Board Write Up. updated v4.5.18.26.uploaded 5.18.26.pdf (0.04 MB)

• 8.Authorize the CEO Or His Designee to Execute a Professional Service Agreement with Burns and McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc. for Engineering, Design, and Construction Management Services for the Sheriff’s Posse Substation and T340 Upgrade Project

• 1-C20MT340 Engineering Services Board Write Up Rev 2.pdf (0.08 MB)

• 9.Authorize the CEO or His Designee to Negotiate and Execute a Construction Contract with Lambda Construction I, LTD. for the Freiheit Breaker and Control House Addition Project

• 1-C23CNTRL Construction Board Write Up Rev 2.pdf (0.11 MB)

• 10.Authorize the CEO or His Designee to Negotiate and Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Aerotract, LLC for Pole Inspection Services

• Board-WU-Distribution Pole Inspection.v3.pdf (0.13 MB)

• 11.Authorize the CEO or His Designee to Negotiate and Execute a BuyBoard Cooperative Agreement, BuyBoard Contract No. 724-23, with Chastang Enterprises – Houston, LLC d/b/a Chastang Ford for the Purchase of One (1) 2025 Ford F-550 CCTV Truck

• CCTV Truck Municode write-up Rev 2.pdf (0.04 MB)

• 12.Authorize the CEO or His Designee to Negotiate and Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Elk Ridge Construction, LLC for Grounds Maintenance Services

• Ground Maintenance BWU May 2026 Rev 2.pdf (0.08 MB)

• 13.Authorize the CEO or His Designee to Negotiate and Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Residuals Transport Corporation for Biosolids and Debris Disposal Services

• Residuals - Board - May 2026 Rev 2.pdf (0.04 MB)

ACTION ITEMS

• 1.Discuss and Consider Adoption of Resolution R-2026-215 Approving Revisions to the NBU Purchasing Policy and Other Matters in Connection Therewith

• Board Write -Up - Purchasing Policy Board-WU-Template.updated-2026 v2.la.v2.pdf (0.04 MB)
• May 2026 Board - Purchasing Policy Revisions.v3.5.20.pdf (2.20 MB)

• 2.Provide an Update on the Quarterly Strategic Plan – Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026 and Discuss and Consider Approval of Changes to Fiscal Year 2026 & 2027 Leading and Lagging Indicators

• Board Write-Up - Strategic Plan Update.pdf (0.04 MB)
• May Board Update - Goals Q3.final.pdf (1.46 MB)

• 3.Discuss and Consider Adoption of Resolution R-2026-216 Relating to the Issuance of Short Term Obligations and Resolving Other Matters Incident and Related Thereto

• WU - ERCOT LOC - May 2026 v.3 clean.pdf (0.05 MB)
• Presentation - ERCOT LOC - May 2026 v.2.pdf (6.76 MB)

PRESENTATION ITEMS

• 1.Presentation on the New Braunfels Utilities Customer Satisfaction Survey Results for Fiscal Year 2026 from Great Blue Research

• Board Write-Up - customer survey.pdf (0.04 MB)
• Customer Satisfaction ppt.pdf (0.80 MB)

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)

• 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 MMF NBTX LAND, LLC v. City of New Braunfels, New Braunfels Utilities, and Ryan Kelso, in his official capacity as Chief Executive Officer of New Braunfels Utilities, Cause No. C2025-1252D (433rd District Court, Comal County, Texas)

  b. Discuss New Braunfels Utilities v. TRC Engineers, Inc., Cause No. C2024-1980D (433rd District Court, Comal County, Texas)

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

If you require assistance in participating at a public meeting due to a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable assistance, adaptations, or accommodations will be provided upon request. Please contact the Board Relations Coordinator at least three (3) days prior to the scheduled meeting date at (830) 629-8400 or the NBU Main Office at 263 Main Plaza, New Braunfels, Texas, for additional information.

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 19th day of May 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