Docket Item 7
Official Roll-Call Vote
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
7. Hear Operations Report. Mr. Wilson recognized Mr. Smith, who presented to and reviewed with the Board the Operator’s Report for the month of May, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit G. Mr. Smith noted the District’s accountability is 99.96%. He reported on various maintenance items for the month. Mr. Smith reviewed the delinquent accounts and stated that 117 letters were mailed on May 15, 2026 for non-payment from the April 23, 2026 due ate and there are 19 disconnections after last month’s meeting. Mr. Smith reviewed an estimate to replace the auto dialer with alarm agent at Lift Station No. 1 in the amount of $3,840.00, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit H. Upon motion 305101831.1 by Director Higgins, seconded by Director Boards, after full discussion and the question being put to the Board, the Board voted unanimously to approve the estimate. Mr. Wilson recognized Ms. Richardson, who discussed her account history. She stated that she received a high bill and a delinquent fee. She stated that the delinquent fee has increased from $50 to $176 and doesn’t think the fee is just, as she has paid her bill before the due date. She noted that she has spoken with different representatives from SE and Ms. Cook, but hasn’t had the issue resolved. She requested the Board’s consideration to waive the fees and assessed penalties due to potential miscommunication. Mr. Wilson stated that the Board will do their due diligence on the situation and have Ms. Cook provide a response to her within the next 24-48 hours. Ms. Richardson left the meeting at this time. Discussion ensued regarding the account history. Mr. Smith noted that Ms. Richardson paid her bill amount but not the total amount due and that is why the delinquent fees are increasing. Director Randall suggested that SE walk her through her bill and explain the fees. Ms. Cook stated that she will work with Mr. Smith and provide Ms. Richardson a breakdown spreadsheet of t
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.