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10 • REGULARDowdell Public Utility District (Harris County)

Jeff and Ryan Vogler presented the written engineer’s report and reviewed ongoing projects. Floyd Barentine and Taylor Fish requested water service on behalf of Faith Tabernacle Tomball. Upon motion by Director Johnson, seconded by Director Copony, the Board authorized a feasibility study to be performed at their expense and noted that annexation, and the related standard fees, is a prerequisite to service. After explanation from Jeff Vogler, upon motion by Director Copony, seconded by Direct

Presented in: Board of Directors Meeting - 2026-01-15 on 2026-01-15
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 8.0/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (6 - 0)
“Motion to approve item 10: Jeff and Ryan Vogler presented the written engineer’s report and reviewed ongoing projects. Floyd Barentine and Taylor Fish requested water service on behalf of Faith Tabernacle Tomball. Upon motion”
JN
Jerry Nelson
President
YES
AC
Allison Copony
Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
YES
JL
Jerry L Nelson
Director, Place 2 (Place 2)
YES
JJ
James J Bertus
Director, Place 3 (Place 3)
YES
DS
Danny Staab
Director, Place 4 (Place 4)
YES
RJ
Robert Johnson
Director, Place 5 (Place 5)
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Jeff and Ryan Vogler presented the written engineer’s report and reviewed ongoing projects. Floyd Barentine and Taylor Fish requested water service on behalf of Faith Tabernacle Tomball. Upon motion by Director Johnson, seconded by Director Copony, the Board authorized a feasibility study to be performed at their expense and noted that annexation, and the related standard fees, is a prerequisite to service. After explanation from Jeff Vogler, upon motion by Director Copony, seconded by Director Bertus, the Board approved the extension of the UPRR agreement as described. Upon motion by Director Bertus, seconded by Director Staab, the Board approved the engineer’s report and the recommendations contained therein.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 8.0/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).