9. 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 H. Mr. Bishop reported on the Lift Station Improvements. He stated that the contractor, CFG Industries, LLC, is proceeding with the project. He noted that at Lift Station No. 1, the contractor completed the work that required bypass and the lift station is back in service. He stated that minor electrical items remain at both lift stations for the contractor to complete, which has a longer lead time than originally anticipated by the contractor. He presented Pay Estimate No. 1 in the amount of $115,425 and recommended payment. He noted that the estimated construction cost is $150,000, the contract amount is $154,500.00, the engineering cost is $68,250 and the project expenses is $2,750. Upon motion by Director Higgins, seconded by Director Maxwell, after full discussion and the question being put to the Board, the Board voted unanimously to approve Pay Estimate No. 1 for the Lift Station Improvements in the amount of $115,425.00. Mr. Bishop reported on the Remote Water Well and Lift Station No. 1 Generator Additions. He stated that the contractor, McDonald Municipal and Industrial, a division of C.F. McDonald Electric, Inc., has finished installing underground duct bank and the generator slab at both locations. He noted that the current generator delivery date is December 2023 for the Remote Water Well and April 2024 for Lift Station No. 1. He presented Pay Estimate No. 2, in the amount of $119,137.50 and recommended payment. He noted that he estimated construction cost is $527,000, the contract amount is $333,165, the engineering cost is $114,000, and the project expenses is $5,000. Upon motion by Director Smith-Boards, seconded by Director Jacobs, after full discussion and the question being put to the Board, the Board voted unanimously to approve Pay Application No. 2

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.3/10). 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.