8. Engineer's Report. Mr. Wilson recognized Mr. Bishop, who presented to and reviewed with the Board the Engineer's Report, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit E. M r. Bishop reported on the Southern Colony Avenue Pedestrian Crossing stating the sidewalk and roundabout is the only project currently under construction. He stated the construction debris should have been cleaned up but as of today has not been cleared. Mr. Bishop stated the contract duration is currently past due but the County has hindered the project being completed on time. Mr. Bishop recommends withholding payment of pay estimate no. 2 until the debris is cleared. Discussion ensued. Mr. Bishop reported that the signs and striping are available and will be installed once the County gives permission to move forward. He stated there has been a delay in receiving the flashing light component. Upon motion by Director Jones, seconded by Director Higgins, after full discussion and the question being put to the Board, the Board voted unanimously to approve pay estimate no. 2 subject to clearing of the construction area by Friday, December 2' and if not cleared, a third party will be hired to remove debris and payment will be deducted from the contractors retainer. M r. Bishop reported on the Capital Improvements Plan. M r. Bishop reported on the Water and Sanitary Sewer Rate Analysis. He stated he will present the results at next month's meeting. M r. Bishop reviewed Quiddity's annual rates stating they have only been updated every two years. He stated these rates are the same for all clients and requires no budget changes. Upon motion by Director Smith-Boards, seconded by Director Randall, after full discussion and the question being put to the Board, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Engineer's Report.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.0/10). 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.