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9 • REGULARAngelina County Fresh Water District #1 (Angelina County)

Consideration and Approval of a Petition and Order for the annexation of property

Presented in: Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting - March 24, 2017 on 2017-03-24
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 3.5/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (2 - 0)
“Action on Item 9: Consideration and Approval of a Petition and Order for the annexation of property”
BR
Belinda Ross
Supervisor, Place 3
YES
JH
Jemmie Hageon
Supervisor, Place 1
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Consideration and Approval of a Petition and Order for the annexation of property described as: A. ACAD Property ID 17069, Abstract 0029, V Michelli, Track 43: B. ACAD Property ID 17070, Abstract 0029, V Michelli, Track 44: Mr. Key noted that the sewer project currently underway required easements along the east side of Hwy 59 related to a sewer line running across the front of properties owned by Ms. Jan Futch and Ms. Joan Futch. Both ladies agreed to annex their properties into the District and donate the land required for the easement in exchange for sewer taps at their respective properties. Mr. Holcomb noted that this is the ninth or tenth annexation the District has dealt with. Mrs. Hartsfield motioned to approve the annexation petition as presented, with a second by Mr. Hageon. All members voted in favor and the motion passed.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 3.5/10). 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).