The regular monthly meeting of the Pecan Grove Municipal Utility District was held at the Pecan Grove Administration Building at 3:30 p.m. on November 19, 2024. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 19, 2024, in the PGMUD Community/Administration building at 5:00 p.m.   This is a week earlier than is typical due to the holidays.

PGMUD and the homeowner’s associations are switching the security coverage from the sheriff’s office to the Precinct 1 Constable’s office. We did not receive statistics for November as only one deputy so far has been working and new schedules and coverage are being worked out.

PGVFD Report – November 2024

Parks Report

In November, Christmas lights were installed in Memorial Park and at the Administration building.  For the holiday lighting season, no parking will be allowed at Windmill Park and in the parking lot of the Club. This should reduce some of the traffic congestion after dark.

The service agreement with Time and Season is being amended to include the maintenance of the tennis courts, swimming pool and workout facility.

Operator’s Report – Si Environmental, LLC

October 2024 testing showed that the drinking water and wastewater systems met the state and federal compliance standards for disinfection and there were no permit excursions for the month.

The replacement of the SWTP Bulk Bleach plus the solenoid valve manifold replacement are complete as is the replacement the low registering meter at Austin Elementary.  The replacement of the basket strainer at the WWTP is complete.

Also, in process are: The replacement of the #1 and #2 check valves at water plant #2, replacement of the 3” mainline valve and bypass plus; and the purchase of 3 new automation valves for the SWTP, replace plus the repair of Lift Station #9 lift pump and repair of the levee gate valve near the club.  The purchase for Water plant #1 of check valves for pumps #3 and #4 are in process.

The fire hydrant repairs plus the painting of 412 hydrants and the replacement of missing or broken blue dots are in process.

Si Environmental requested authorization to replace the CLO² meter plus repair raw pump #1 and motor and repair of raw motor #2 at the SWTP. Si also asked to buy 23 cameras and 3 door controllers for the SWTP, Club and PG Park.

Breah also reported that she received authorization for emergency replacement of the raw water #3 motor at the SWTP on November 4^th.

The program to replace high usage residence meters in the district has replaced 1,650 meters since January 2023 with none this month.

Please remember to call Si Enviro first if you have an outside water leak.

Click here to view Projects Under Construction and Design.

Country Club gym will continue to be closed through mid December.

The regular monthly meeting of the Pecan Grove Municipal Utility District (PGMUD) took place at the Pecan Grove Administration Building at 3:30 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov 19, 2024, at 3:30 p.m., a week earlier than usual due to Thanksgiving.

Since PGMUD and the homeowner’s associations are transitioning security coverage from the sheriff’s office to the Precinct 1 Constable’s office, no statistics were available for October.

PGVFD Report – October 2024

Parks Report

During October, a broken picnic table was replaced and new flags for the frisbee golf were received.

The Administration building hosted voting on Election Day.

There are repairs to the tennis court fencing are in process. In addition, trash cans in the tennis court and pool areas are being replaced.

A new fountain was installed in the lake in front of the club.

New wooden fencing was installed around the AC unit at the work out building. Also, work has begun on extensive repairs to the work out building and should be finished by the end of the year.

Operator’s Report – Si Environmental, LLC

September 2024 testing showed that the drinking water and wastewater systems met the state and federal compliance standards for disinfection and there were no permit excursions for the month.

The replacement of the solenoid valve manifold and mixer pump at the SWTP is complete. As is the replacement of the sedimentation basin mixer pump #3. In addition, the purchase of heaters for the SWTP is complete. The generator receptacles for lift stations #2, #6 and #9 have been purchased and installed. The repair of the Lift Station #1 surge protection device is finished.

The replacement of the SWTP Bulk Bleach and Water plant #1 check valves for pumps #3 and #4 are in process.  Also, in process are: replacement of the 3” mainline valve and bypass plus the low registering meter at Austin Elementary; buying a backup p&p belt for the WWTP; and the replacement of 3 new automation valves for the SWTP.

The fire hydrant repairs plus the painting of 412 hydrants and the replacement of missing or broken blue dots are in process.

Si Environmental requested authorization to replace: the #1 and #2 check valves at water plant #2 plus the repair of Lift Station #9 lift pump and repair of the levee gate valve near the club.

The program to replace high usage residence meters in the district has replaced 1,650 meters since January 2023 with 7 this month.

Please remember to call Si Enviro first if you have an outside water leak.

Click here to view Projects Under Construction and Design.

An updated schedule of capital improvements to The Club at Pecan Grove was presented at the monthly meeting of the Pecan Grove Municipal Utility District (PGMUD) on October 29, 2024. The improvements, with current timelines, include:

• Clubhouse Improvements: November 2024 through March 2025
• Irrigation Repairs: November and December 2024
• Pumphouse and Pump Repairs: November 2024
• Overseeding of Grove and Plantation: October 2024 through April 2025
• Overseeding of Pecan: October 2025
• Lake Cleanup: November 2024
• Green Rebuilds on Grove and Plantation Courses: May through July 2025
• Green Rebuilds on Pecan: 2026

It should be noted that the Starter Shack and the installation of artificial turf on the driving range have been completed.

In addition, the Workout Building is currently being repaired, and there are plans to repair and improve the Tennis facilities. Access controls to these facilities will be introduced in the near future.

For voting details, please click this link:

https://www.fortbendcountytx.gov/your-county/news/elections-voter-registration/election-day-polling-location-nov-5th-2024

The Country Club Gym will be closed for improvements started October 22nd through November 24th.

For questions, contact 832-818-5600.

The regular monthly meeting of the Pecan Grove Municipal Utility District was held at the Pecan Grove Administration Building at 5:30 p.m. on September 24, 2024. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct 29, 2024, in the PGMUD Community/Administration building at 3:30 p.m.

Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office
Monthly Contract Report for September 2024

PGVFD Report – September 2024

Parks Report

The fence at the back of Windmill Park has been removed.

Replacement of the fence around the playground at Pecan Grove Park is complete.

An alligator was removed from Pecan Lakes amenity lake.

Operator’s Report – Si Environmental, LLC

August 2024 testing showed that the drinking water and wastewater systems met the state and federal compliance standards for disinfection and there were no permit excursions for the month.

The SWTP check valve inventory, the booster pump replacement at Water Plant #1, the bottom belt replacement and the SO21 regulator at the WWTP and the levee sluice gate replacement are all complete.

The replacement of the solenoid valve manifold and mixer pump and the bulk bleach tank repair at the SWTP are in process.  Also, in process are replacement of the 3” mainline valve and bypass plus the low registering meter at Austin Elementary.

Replacement of the 7 SWTP heaters that and the surge protection device at Lift Station #1are in process.

The SO2 regulator at the WWTP has been replaced.

The fire hydrant survey showed that repairs and painting will need to be done along with replacing missing blue dots and the cost falls within the amount budgeted for 2025. This work is in process.

The program to replace high usage residence meters in the district has replaced 1,650 meters since January 2023 with 14 this month.

The operator asked to replace 3 automation valves for the membrane filtration system along with renewing the air compressor agreement at the SWTP.

The operator also requested replacement of the basket strainer and the upgrade the generator receptacles at Lift Stations #2, #6 and #8.

Please remember to call Si Enviro first if you have an outside water leak.

Click here to view Projects Under Construction and Design.

The regular monthly meeting of the Pecan Grove Municipal Utility District was held at the Pecan Grove Administration Building at 12:00 p.m. on August 27, 2024. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in the PGMUD Community/Administration building. As of August 31, 2024, there are 4,546 email subscribers to PGMUD notifications.

Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office
Monthly Contract Report for August 2024

PGVFD Report – August 2024

Parks Report

• A vehicle was left unattended in Pecan Grove Park for 7 days in August and was towed after the contract deputy ran the plates.
• Installation of the new workout equipment along the walking trail in Pecan Grove Park is complete.
• Replacement of the fence around the playground at Pecan Grove Park was authorized.

Operator’s Report – Si Environmental, LLC

July 2024 testing showed that the drinking water and wastewater systems met state and federal compliance standards with no permit excursions for the month. Various maintenance projects and equipment replacements are in progress, including updates at the Surface Water Treatment Plant and the replacement of outdated valves and equipment.

The fabrication of generator cables for the portable generators is complete. The installation of new sidewalk at Pitts and Morton league is complete.

The replacement of the solenoid valve manifold and mixer pump at the SWTP are in process. The replacement of the levee sluice gate valve stem is in process. Likewise, is the replacement of the SWTP Bulk Bleach and Water plant #1 check valves for pumps #3 and #4.  Also, in process are: replacement of the 3” mainline valve and bypass plus the low registering meter at Austin Elementary; buying a backup p&p belt for the WWTP;

The inspection for district lines containing lead and or copper (pre-1989) mandated by the EPA  has been completed.

Si Environmental requested authorization to replace:  7 SWTP heaters that have failed due to age; a SO2 regulator at the WWTP; and the surge protection device at Lift Station #1.

The fire hydrant survey showed that repairs and painting will need to be done along with replacing missing blue dots and the cost falls within the amount budgeted for 2025.

Water rates were increased only for high usage customers (over 10,000 gallons per month) for 2025. The base rate for 10,000 gallons or less remained the same.

The program to replace high usage residence meters in the district has replaced 1,636 meters since January 2023 with 8 this month.

The operator is soliciting bids for providing IT support for the systems at the SWTP.

The district’s radios have being upgraded and returned.

Please remember to call Si Enviro first if you have an outside water leak.

Click here to view Projects Under Construction and Design.

Pecan Grove Fire Department Residents,

As your Fire Chief, I want to bring to your attention an important matter that directly impacts on the safety and well-being of our community. We have recently submitted a request to increase the fire fee by $3.98 per month, bringing the total to $27.56 per month. This adjustment is necessary to support our proposed budget of $3.3 million for 2025.

To provide some context, the typical budget for a fire department serving an area and population like ours, Aliana, and Cinco Ranch, is approximately $4.5 million. This would translate into a monthly fire fee of $38.00 per month. Our proposed budget, while more conservative, is essential to maintaining the critical services we provide to our communities.

One of the key reasons for this increase is the need to sustain the minimum staffing of three firefighters per fire engine—a standard we implemented in mid-2024. Having three firefighters on each engine is crucial for effective firefighting, rescue operations, CPR, and all other emergency incidents that we respond to. While the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends a staffing level of four firefighters per engine, our current level of three is the minimum required to ensure both the safety of our firefighters and the effectiveness of our emergency response.

Maintaining this staffing level is also essential for preserving our ISO 2 fire rating. This rating plays a significant role in keeping homeowner insurance rates lower. For example, if our ISO rating were to drop to a 5, the annual insurance premium for a $300,000 home would increase to approximately $3,156. However, by maintaining our ISO 2 rating, that same policy would cost around $2,645—a savings of over $500. For a $500,000 home, the savings would be even greater, around $800 per year.

Another factor contributing to the need for this fee increase is the growing reliance on part-time paid firefighters. While we are actively working to increase our volunteer membership, it is not sufficient to meet the demands of our expanding and aging neighborhood. The need for dependable, trained personnel is more critical than ever, and part-time staffing helps fill this gap.

Additionally, Fort Bend County is eliminating financial support to all fire departments within the county. This significant loss in revenue unfortunately must be passed on to our residents to ensure that we can continue to provide the level of service you deserve and expect.

We understand that any increase in fees is a concern, but we believe this is a necessary step to ensure the safety of our community. The increase will allow us to continue providing the high-quality emergency services that protect our residents, homes, and businesses.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support of the Pecan Grove Fire Department. Together, we can maintain the safety and well-being of our wonderful community.

Sincerely,

Chief Jerod Vontz
Pecan Grove Volunteer Fire Department