Discussion and possible action on Budget adjustments and amendments. A motion was made

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Discussion and possible action on Budget adjustments and amendments. A motion was made by Stephen A. Boykin, second by Mark Carrabba, to approve, adjustments and amendment to the 2012 Budget in the amount of $5,817.81 for the computers and $28,180.69 for the truck with any remaining license be covered within the budget. The motion passed unanimously. Staff Report e Financial Reports e Drought Severity Reports e Number of wells monitored for the month of July 2012 Cynthia Lopez, Office Manager presented the financial reports to the Board, and gave an update on the Expenses by Vendor Summary regarding the City of Hearne’s electric bill being double billed for the month of June. She informed the Board that she had made contact with the City Manager, to hopefully resolve the issue. She also reported on the rebates of $700.00 for the month of July 2012 for Rain Barrels, leaving a balance of $1,700.00. Carlos Rodriquez gave an update on the drought severity reports, and reported that 79 wells were monitored for the month of July 2012, 51 wells in Robertson County and 28 in Brazos County. Legal Report Monique Norman, mentioned that she provided the District Board information about the appeal for the Desired Future Conditions (DFC’s) from the Texas Water Development Board and if anyone had questions or would like a summary she would be happy to address. Discuss and possible action amending Personnel Policy to restrict and/or prohibit bringing children to the work place and allowing children to occupy or ride in District vehicles; amending other provisions relating to the use of District Vehicles and Employee Benefits. A motion was made by Bryan F. Russ, Jr., second by David Stratta, authorizing Mr. Alan Day to review the Personnel Policy, and work with the personnel Policy committee to amend, if it's not otherwise there, that employees are not to allow children to ride in the District vehicles and that children are not to be brought to the District office. The motion passed unanimously.

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.5/10). 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.