News post

This news post summarizes the key topics discussed and decisions made during the Belmont FWSD No. 1 Board of Supervisors meeting on May 11, 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 Discussed and Actions Taken:

The Board followed the agenda, covering various matters related to governance, finance, operations, and infrastructure.

• Public Comments: The Board received comments from residents regarding traffic safety concerns at a specific intersection and requests for crosswalk signs on multiple roads, including a petition submission.

• 2026 Supervisors Election and Board Reorganization: The Board approved the required Certificates of Election, Sworn Statements, Bonds, and Oaths of Office. The Board acknowledged the contributions of departing members and welcomed two new members. The Board then reorganized and confirmed roles for the new leadership, including the president, vice president, secretary, and two assistant secretaries.

• Administrative and Legal Training Requirements: The Board discussed and reviewed mandatory training requirements for new directors concerning the Open Meetings Act, Public Information Act, Cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. The Board also addressed required conflict of interest disclosure.

• Consent Items: The Board approved the remaining items on the consent agenda, which includes the April minutes, animal control report, police report, and the tax collections report.

• Financial and Bookkeeping Matters: The Board reviewed the Bookkeeper’s Report, noting a healthy general fund with over $4 million in reserves and a 98.94% property tax collection rate. The Board approved the audit for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2026, which received an unmodified opinion.

• Special Action Items: The Board approved engaging Cedar Creek Municipal Advisors, LLC as the District’s Financial Advisor. The Board also authorized attendance and discussed travel reimbursement guidelines for the Association of Water Board Directors summer conference.

• Construction, Maintenance, and Repair: The Board received the engineer's report on construction and maintenance projects, including updates on Phase 15 east channel improvements and district tree trimming.

• District Safety Matters: The Board discussed law enforcement patrol activities and received an update from All American Dogs, which included clarification on emergency/non-emergency protocols. Residents should call 911 after operating hours when an animal is unsafe or aggressive. The Board requested that the communication team publish educational content for residents about animal control services. 

• School Zone Safety Coordination: The Board heard resident requests for crosswalk signs on Thompson Road, the Board will coordinate with the school district on traffic flow plans and signage for potential future action.

• Other Discussion Items: The Board discussed law enforcement coordination, pending litigation, and administrative matters.

The next meeting of Belmont FWSD No. 1 will be on Monday, June 8 at 7:00 p.m.