Consideration and Approval of Applications for Exemption under the District's Sanitary

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Consideration and Approval of Applications for Exemption under the District's Sanitary Sewer Exemption Policy: Mr. Holcomb informed the Board that Terry Free, with Angelina County & Cities Health District, has inspected 3 of the 8 systems that have applied for exemptions from the District's sewer service. Discussion occurred between Board members regarding how long of an exemption should be granted and what the policy requires. Mrs. Ross stated that she is good with whatever amount is decided, as long as the common good is protected. Mr. Holcomb recommended that the Board should apply the policy evenly, and he recommended the Board decide on 10 years across the board, with a refund of any money paid back to the date of application. Mr. Clarady motioned to exempt the septic systems of Pearlene Harden, 871 Bar-B-Que Road, and Antoinette & Charles Garner, 157 Garner Road, for a term of 10 years, to include a refund of any sewer charges paid up to the date of their applications. Also included in the motion was a denial of Shirley Jones, 3297 FM 2251, application because it was found to not meet state requirements through its inspection by the Health District. Mrs. Ross seconded the motion. All members voted in favor and the motion passed.

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.