8 • FINANCEBrazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District (Brazos County)

Discussion and possible action relating to an amendment of the 2021 District Operating budget regarding

Presented in: Approved Minutes | Regular Board Meeting | October 12, 2021 on 2021-10-12

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 9.2/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (4 - 0)

“A motion was made by Pete Brien, second by David Stratta to amend the 2021 District Operating budget adding $22,000 to the District retirement plan UAAL line item. The motion passed unanimously.”

Jayson Barfknecht

Director, Brazos County (Agricultural) (Brazos County (Agricultural))

YES

Stephen Cast

Director, Brazos County (Bryan) (Brazos County (Bryan))

YES

Gary Mechler

Director, Robertson County (Agricultural) (Robertson County (Agricultural))

YES

Mark Carrabba

Director, Robertson County (Industrial) (Robertson County (Industrial))

YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Discussion and possible action relating to an amendment of the 2021 District Operating budget regarding lowering the UAAL associated with the District retirement plan. A motion was made by Pete Brien, second by David Stratta to amend the 2021 District Operating budget adding $22,000 to the District retirement plan UAAL line item. The motion passed unanimously.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 9.2/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).