Nomination and appointment of HTGCD representative on the 2020-2021 Dripping Springs Utility Commission

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Item # 7: Nomination and appointment of HTGCD representative on the 2020-2021 Dripping Springs Utility Commission Board and Staff Discussion: Jeff Shaw: o HTGCD appoints two rotating positions, one position ends at the beginning of July. o Need to have a nominee before next meeting. Linda Kaye Rogers: o Concern over the amount of time it will take for the Dripping Springs Utility Commission to interview the potential representative and will be receptive to our nominee. Jeff Shaw: o Should not have as much as an issue compared to last year, also recommends only nominating one applicant instead of two. Discussion between Board regarding last year’s election and strategies on what to do if position is not filled before next Dripping Springs Utility meeting Motion: No motion was made. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Discussion Only

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.8/10). 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).