10 • FINANCEBrazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District (Brazos County)

Discussion and possible action on Health Insurance providers for District employee’s. Brian

Presented in: September 13, 2012 - Regular Board Meeting on 2012-09-13

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 4.2/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (1 - 0)

“a motion was made by Bryan F. Russ, second by David Stratta, to accept the Blue Cross proposal for health care for the District employee’s. The motion passed unanimously.”

Mark Carrabba

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

YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Discussion and possible action on Health Insurance providers for District employee’s. Brian Stallones, Financial Professional for ANCO, Insurance, presented to the Board the various health insurance providers for the District. After much discussion, a motion was made by Bryan F. Russ, second by David Stratta, to accept the Blue Cross proposal for health care for the District employee’s. The motion passed unanimously. Discussion on Retirement and Life Insurance for District employee’s. Alan M. Day, General Manager updated the Board on the Texas County and District Retirement System. This agenda item will be discussed and possible action taken at the October 11, 2012 Regular Board Meeting. Discussion of Proposed Rail Project in Robertson County and how it relates to the District Groundwater resources. David Stratta, Director briefed the Board on the concerns of the Rail Project in Robertson County.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.2/10). 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.