in getting sewer service now on the new system. Mr. Holcomb stated that he could

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in getting sewer service now on the new system. Mr. Holcomb stated that he could provide her more information on her question later in the meeting during a different agenda item. Mrs. Ross motioned to approve the financials as presented, with a second by Mr. Hart. All members voted in favor and the financials were approved. Consideration and Approval of the FY 2016 Certified Appraisal Roll: Mr. Holcomb reminded the Board that they are limited in their control with regards to appraisals. The District can protest the applicability of taxes on a property, but that is all. The net taxable valuation of property for the District is $11.2 million. In the past ten years, the District’s valuations have doubled because the District is growing. Mr. Holcomb recommended approval of the Certified Appraisal Roll. Mr. Hart motioned to approve the FY 2016 Certified Appraisal Roll. Mrs. Belva Hartsfield seconded the motion. All members voted in favor and the roll was approved. Consideration and Approval of the FY 2017 Annual Tax Budget: Mr. Holcomb noted that the budget being presented is the same as last year since the rate is equal to that of last year. The numbers for last year reflect a $1,500 surplus. Mr. Hart agreed if the system is not broken, do not fix it. Mr. Holcomb reminded those in attendance that any customer that is out-of-district and requests service from the District will now be required to complete a voluntary annexation process to be included in the District, which will

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.6/10). 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.