Discussion and possible action to approve FY 2011 District Budget.

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

13. Discussion and possible action to approve FY 2011 District Budget. After reviewing the budget, General Behm addressed questions about the overpayment by Vital Link and how they have been credited for the remainder of this fiscal year. Director Olsta moved that there be a face to face meeting with Vital Link, then bring a recommendation to the Board. After more discussion, Director Olsta withdrew his motion. The Board discussed the amount budgeted for the reserve fund. Director Olsta moved to reduce legal fees by $10,000 and reallocate it to the reserve fund. Director Minze seconded. Motion carried. After further discussion, Director Sandel moved to approve the amended FY 2011 Budget. Director Thomas seconded. Motion carried.

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.9/10). 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.