was correct because the transition has been completed for the consolidation. Mr.

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was correct because the transition has been completed for the consolidation. Mr. Holcomb explained that this coming year will be the first full year where all customers will be tied onto sewer. Mrs. Ross asked if Mr. Strickland’s project will be added to the District, which Mr. Holcomb agreed was correct, but no revenues are associated into the proposed budget currently for that project. Mr. McKelvey questioned where the sewer will go from the additional project Mr. Strickland is installing. Mr. Holcomb stated the sewer will route to Jerri Street Lift Station. Mrs. Hartsfield motioned to approve the budget as presented, with a second by Mrs. Ross. All members voted in favor and the budget was approved. Consideration and Approval of the engagement of Alexander, Lankford & Hiers for the provision of accounting services: Mrs. Dyan Stanford explained that Angelina & Neches River Authority has been utilizing Alexander, Lankford, & Hiers on behalf of the District for accounting review services, but this provides a more formal acknowledgement of what is being done. Mrs. Hartsfield motioned to approve the engagement of Alexander, Lankford & Hiers, with a second by Mrs. Ross. All members voted in favor and the engagement was approved. Consideration and Approval of the engagement of Goff & Herrington for the completion of the FY 2018 Annual Financial Audit: Mr. Holcomb stated that the work done by Alexander, Lankford & Hiers works together with Goff & Herrington in order to assure

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