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11. Mrs. Stanford highlighted that the funds to pay off the mortgage, as well as replace the District Office’s roof would come from the District’s tax account. Mrs. Ross provided a joint motion to pay off the District’s loan with First Bank and Trust, as well as authorize the roof replacement to be done by M & M Roofing with the 30 year shingles. Mr. Hageon seconded the joint motion. All members voted in favor and the motion was approved. Mr. Key noted that construction for the new sewer service began before Christmas and a ground breaking ceremony was held at the District Office. There are currently six crews assigned to the project. The current area of focus is on FM 2251. Mr. Holcomb highlighted that originally it was thought that Jackson Road customers would be the first ones activated. The current estimate is that no customers will be activated until at least June or July of 2017. Mr. Holcomb explained the process to order and receive approval on lift station equipment. Ms. Clarady left the meeting at 6:21 PM. Consideration and Approval of a Resolution authorizing a change in Depository Service Providers: Mrs. Stanford explained that with the payoff of the District’s mortgage loan, a transfer of services to Regions Bank would be beneficial to have both of the District’s accounts under the same service provider. This resolution also adds Chris Key as an authorized signer. Mr. Hageon motioned to approve the resolution for depository services to be moved to Regions B

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