8. Discuss and possible action on the proposed District Rule Amendments Attorney Greg Ellis responded to the comments and explained the reasons for the draft changes. The board discussed edits including removing “share” from language on model available groundwater, fixing a reference error, limiting CCN requirements to cases required by law, and removing a mandatory meter requirement while keeping measurement and reporting requirements for non-exempt wells. Director James Sultemeier opposed requiring meters on all wells, citing commitments made when the district was formed. He supported focusing on better data from public water systems instead of metering individual wells. Motion: James Sultemeier moved to adopt Resolution 20260416-5 approving the amended rules, including a grace period for existing wells until April 16, 2027; Gregory Stevens seconded. Passed unanimously.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.3/10). 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.