Motion by Director Mueller; Seconded by Director Felder, that a public

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Motion by Director Mueller; Seconded by Director Felder, that a public hearing to consider approval of permit applications, amendments or cancelations be set for the next meeting of the Board of Directors on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at 4:00 p.m., and a Workshop for the Board of Directors be set immediately prior to the regular meeting on the same date for 3:00 p.m. to discuss alternate permitting procedures in the District Office. Motion approved with all present voting aye. UPDATE BY GENERAL COUNSEL REGARDING PENDING LITIGATION: Greg Ellis, General Counsel for the District updated the Board regarding recent litigation on groundwater issues, including City of Conroe, et al v. Lone B.C.G.C.D. Board of Directors Meeting Minutes — April, 2016 Star Groundwater Conservation District, et al oh Court of Appeals) No action was taken.

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.8/10). 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.