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Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

11. Mrs. Ross rejoined the meeting at 6:24 p.m. Mr. Jones reminded those in attendance that the District’s biggest challenge with regards to the new sewer project is the construction occurring on US 59. However, the project is currently on schedule. Mr. Jones stated that he thinks the Board should pass the proposed tax rate of 0.464262. Ms. Hartsfield asked if that will involve a $17 yearly increase to customers, which Mr. Holcomb agreed it will. Mr. Clarady motioned to approve the resolution setting the 2014 Maintenance and Operation Tax at 0.464262, with a second by Mr. Hageon. All members voted in favor and the tax rate was approved. Consideration and Approval of FY 2015 Annual Tax Budget: Mr. Holcomb informed the Board that the total tax budget is $47,000. Included in the Board packet is a scope of the services Angelina & Neches River Authority (ANRA) provides for the District. Mr. Jones noted that the reserve repairs and maintenance account currently holds $10,000 but he would like for it to be higher. Mrs. Ross asked if the District pays for tax collections. Mr. Holcomb explained that the District does pay a portion of the county’s costs to have taxes collected. Mr. Holcomb also noted that the District has ten years left on its mortgage. Mr. Hageon motioned to approve the FY 2015 Annual Tax Budget as presented, with a second by Mrs. Ross. All members voted in favor and the tax budget was approved. Consideration and Approval of Applications for Exemption under the

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.4/10). 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.