6. Discuss and Possible Action on Operating Permit P-20260039 for Brighton Ranches, LLC General Manager Erik Kubinski confirmed that the requested volume of 125,000 gallons per year is reasonable for the intended uses. Staff recommended approval with a meter requirement to allow the District to track water usage for future data purposes. Motion to approve Board Order 20260623-1 granting a commercial operating permit to Brighton Ranches, LLC for 125,000 gallons per year was made by Director Gregory Stevens and seconded by Director Tom Murrah. The motion carried unanimously.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.5/10). 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.