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This news post summarizes the key topics discussed and decisions made during the Viridian MMD Board of Directors meeting on January 13, 2026.

Please Note: This summary is provided for the convenience of residents and interested parties to highlight actions taken and matters discussed. This is not the official record of the meeting. The official minutes are prepared and approved by the Board at a subsequent meeting and will be posted on the District’s website once adopted.

Key Topics and Decisions

Director's Election for 2026 / Elección del director para 2026 / Bầu cử Giám đốc nhiệm kỳ năm 2026

The Board discussed and took action on the upcoming 2026 Director's Election for three at-large seats, to be held on May 2. The Board approved several motions to officially call the election and manage the process, including:

• Designating an agent of the Secretary of the Board to handle applications and coordinate with the county.

• Authorizing notice of the application deadline, which is February 13th at 5:00 pm.

• Approving a contract with Tarrant County for election services to share costs and utilize existing ballot processes.

• Adopting the formal order calling the Director's election.

Residents can learn more about the upcoming election on the District ElectionsDistrict Election webpage.

La Junta Directiva debatió y tomó decisiones sobre las próximas elecciones de directores de 2026 para tres puestos generales, que se celebrarán el 2 de mayo. La Junta aprobó varias mociones para convocar oficialmente las elecciones y gestionar el proceso, entre ellas:

• Designar a un representante de la Secretaría de la Junta para que gestione las solicitudes y coordine con el condado.
• Autorizar la publicación del aviso sobre la fecha límite para la presentación de solicitudes, que es el 13 de febrero a las 5:00 p. m.
• Aprobar un contrato con el condado de Tarrant para servicios electorales, con el fin de compartir costos y utilizar los procesos de votación existentes.
• Adoptar la orden formal de convocatoria de las elecciones de directores.

Los residentes pueden obtener más información sobre las próximas elecciones en la página web de District ElectionsElecciones del Distrito.

Hội đồng quản trị đã thảo luận và đưa ra quyết định về cuộc bầu cử thành viên Hội đồng quản trị năm 2026 cho ba vị trí đại diện chung, sẽ được tổ chức vào ngày 2 tháng 5. Hội đồng đã thông qua một số nghị quyết để chính thức tổ chức cuộc bầu cử và quản lý quy trình, bao gồm:

• Chỉ định một đại diện của Thư ký Hội đồng để xử lý các đơn đăng ký và phối hợp với quận.
• Cho phép thông báo về thời hạn nộp đơn, là ngày 13 tháng 2 lúc 5:00 chiều.
• Phê duyệt hợp đồng với Quận Tarrant về các dịch vụ bầu cử để chia sẻ chi phí và sử dụng các quy trình bỏ phiếu hiện có.
• Thông qua quyết định chính thức về việc tổ chức cuộc bầu cử thành viên Hội đồng quản trị.

Cư dân có thể tìm hiểu thêm thông tin về cuộc bầu cử sắp tới trên trang web District Electionsbầu cử của Quận.

Sale of $8.5 Million Road Improvement Bonds

The Board received a report on the sale of $8.5 million in unlimited tax road improvement bonds. The report indicated a favorable sale with an effective interest rate of approximately 4.45%. The bonds received a BAA2 rating from Moody's, affirmed from the previous rating, and will carry a double A rating from S&P and an AA1 from Moody's due to municipal bond insurance.

The Board concluded the bond sale by adopting the bond order with the final pricing and awarding the sale to the lowest bidder. This bond will help to fund various ongoing bridge, drainage, and infrastructure projects within the District.

General Manager Report

The Board approved the General Manager's report, which included a plan to address over 100 non-working street lights, with a crew working five days a week until as many lights as possible are repaired while staying within this budget year.

Engineer's Report

The Board adopted the Engineer's Report and approved several construction-related items:

• The construction contract for erosion control and work at the Voyage Bridge channel, including authorization of a notice to proceed.

• A deduct change order for an engineering design change for park construction.

• A change order to revise construction plans for a dog park access road sidewalk, increasing the focus on pedestrian facilities, crosswalks, and signage along Metalhawk Lane.

• A change order for a well installation, covering a minor site shift.

• The Board accepted substantial and final completion for the Boyds Branch Channel restoration project.

• The Board was updated on the well system operating permit, which requires a final month of technical monitoring before resubmitting the report for final approval.

Other Board Actions

The Board approved:

• The recommendation to appoint a new member to the district management structure committee.

• The VRA artwork plan.

• The semi-annual payments to the groundwater district for groundwater usage.

• A right of entry agreement with the City of Arlington to perform geotechnical surveying for the River Legacy Trail relocation.

• A proposal for landscape screening near an entry area to improve aesthetics.

And received reports on the following topics:

• Committee appointments, noting a need for a chair for the Budget, Finance, and Audit Committee and members for the Communications Committee.

• Traffic and safety efforts, including procedures for parking and investigating requests for additional speed bumps.

• The Beach Access or Repurposing Committee's work on finding funding for projects, with recommendations expected at the next meeting.

• Development activities, including new home sales, closings, and progress on major projects like the Blue Lake entry sign and the island bridge weir repair.

Financial and Administrative Matters

The Board accepted reports from the arbitrage consultant, confirming no arbitrage costs for older bonds, and disclosure statements from the investment officer and bookkeeper. The Board also conducted the annual review of the investment policy and adopted a resolution establishing authorized depository institutions. The Board discussed the possibility of implementing a consent agenda to shorten future meetings but tabled the decision for further definition of routine items. The bookkeepers report was approved.

The next Board meeting for Viridian MMD will be held on February 10, 2026 at noon.