Discussion and possible action on alleged violations by Edwin Hatcher/McKinley Drilling Co., including but not limited to appropriate penalties and/or other enforcement remedies to be imposed and/or pursued in court – Motion by Jeff Schuehle to table action items 8 and 9 to a special meeting to be held on September 24, 2026, at 4:30 PM at the TLU Dunn Conference Center, TH 115. Second by Matt Miranda. Motion passed. Mr. Starcke paused the regular Board Meeting at 5:15 PM to continue the permit hearing on Ranchy McRanchface’s pending permit applications.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.5/10). 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).