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10 • REGULARFort Bend County Municipal Utility District #131 (Fort Bend County)

Docket Item 10

Presented in: Board of Directors Regular Meeting - June 28, 2022 on 2022-06-28
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 2.7/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (4 - 0)
“question being put to the Board, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Security Report.”
LS
Leslie Smith-Boards
Director, Place 2 (Place 2)
YES
JJ
Jennifer Jacobs
Director, Place 3 (Place 3)
YES
JA
Jo Ann Randall
Director, Place 4 (Place 4)
YES
MH
Michael Higgins
Director, Place 5 (Place 5)
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

10. Hear Security Report and take any action thereon. Mr. Wilson recognized Mr. Williams, who presented to and reviewed with the Board the Security Report, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit F. Mr. Williams reported on the Summertime park hours. He noted kids arrive at the park, at the earliest 8:00 a.m., and they leave around 8-8:30 p.m. Mr. Williams requested the Board to approve closing the park at 8:30 p.m., until the time changes. Discussion ensued. The Board agreed the park continue to close at 8:00 p.m. and for security to allow park-goers leniency to leave until 8:30 p.m. Mr. Williams reported residents from surrounding neighborhoods are now attending the park. He noted about 40 out of 50 people, who were in the park, did not live in the area. He reported an argument that occurred that ended in a threat of a firearm. Mr. Wilson reminded the Board that they do not have authorization to limit who enters the park. Discussion ensued. Mr. Williams reported that the people are using the park as a parking lot and leaving their vehicles there all day. Director Jones stated she has received one bid for a gate, and she is working on getting two other bids to present in the July meeting. Mr. Williams also suggested towing vehicles during certain hours. Discussion ensued. Upon inquiry by Director Randall, Mr. Wilson stated he would need to look into the Board’s authority of issuing warning stickers. Further discussion ensued. Mr. Wilson stated the issuance of warning stickers would be a good idea, so long as the parking lot hours are posted. Director Randall stated she would acquire stickers and distribute to security. Mr. Williams recommended, for next contract year, it may be in the District’s best interest to have more security during the daytime while kids are at the park. Discussion ensued regarding connection of cameras to alarm monitoring review service. Upon motion by Director Jones, seconded by Director Jacobs, after full dis

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.7/10). 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.