6 • FINANCEBrazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District (Brazos County)

Discussion and possible action on the purchase of continuous water level monitoring devices and related

Presented in: Approved Minutes | Permit Hearing & Regular Board Meeting | February 9, 2023 on 2023-02-09

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 4.7/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (5 - 0)

“A motion was made by Jayson Barfknecht, second by John Elliott to approve the purchase of continuous water level monitoring devices and related equipment cost of $7,500 to be charged against the District Well Assistance Fund. The motion passed unanimously.”

John Elliott

Director, Robertson County (Rural Water) (Robertson County (Rural Water))

YES

Jayson Barfknecht

Director, Brazos County (Agricultural) (Brazos County (Agricultural))

YES

Stephen Cast

Director, Brazos County (Bryan) (Brazos County (Bryan))

YES

Jeff Kennedy

Director, Brazos County (Rural Water) (Brazos County (Rural Water))

YES

Mark Carrabba

Director, Robertson County (Industrial) (Robertson County (Industrial))

YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

6. Discussion and possible action on the purchase of continuous water level monitoring devices and related equipment from the District Well Assistance Fund. A motion was made by Jayson Barfknecht, second by John Elliott to approve the purchase of continuous water level monitoring devices and related equipment cost of $7,500 to be charged against the District Well Assistance Fund. The motion passed unanimously.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.7/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.