Discussion and possible action on the Personnel Committee recommendations for FY 2021

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Discussion and possible action on the Personnel Committee recommendations for FY 2021 contract services and budgetary needs. A motion was made by Bill Harris, second by Jan Roe to engage with all the current contractors for FY 2021. A motion to amend was made by David Stratta, second by Jan Roe to vote on the contracts individually. The motion passed with a 6-2 vote; Stephen Cast and Bill Harris voting no. Poll Votes for Individual FY 2021 Contractors: ¢ GWConsultants (John Seifert) - Hydrogeological Services, (Approved Unanimously) ¢ Monique Norman, Legal Services (Passed with a 5-3 vote; Mark Carrabba, Pete Brien and David Stratta voting no) * Halff Associated, Database Hosting/ArcGIS (Approved Unanimously) « Milberger, Nesbitt, & Ask — Audit Services (Approved Unanimously) ¢ Jeff Skelton —IT Services (Approved Unanimously) Executive Session to consult with attorneys regarding matters relating to pending litigation for Case No. 6:18-CV-114; David Stratta and Anthony Fazzino v. Jan A Roe, et al. Possible Board action regarding plaintiff's proposed settlement offer in pending litigation for Case No. 6:18-CV-114; David Stratta and Anthony Fazzino v. Jan A Roe, et al. A motion was made by Jayson Barfknecht, second by Bill Harris to direct legal counsel to make a counteroffer. Mr. Fazzino is encouraged to make a permit application consistent with the District Rules for a new well to obtain up to 821 acre-feet from the Simsboro Aquifer depending on the location of the well on the approximate 27 acres he owns. The motion passed 5-0; Jan Roe absent not voting; Pete Brien and David Stratta abstaining.

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 5.1/10). 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.