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10 • FINANCEHarris County Municipal Utility District #208 (Harris County)

Discuss update of website and preparation of newsletter. Mr. Brooks reported that there are currently no issues with the website and that the budget for fiscal year ending 2021 will be posted to the website after today’s meeting. Mr. Brooks then presented

Presented in: Harris County Municipal Utility District #208 Board Meeting - 2020-02-21 on 2020-02-21
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 5.1/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (6 - 0)
“Motion to approve Discuss update of website and preparation of newsletter. Mr. Brooks reported that there are currently no issues with the website and that the budget for fiscal year ending 2021 will be posted to the website after today’s meeting. Mr. Brooks then presented”
BM
Bob Mccavitt
President
YES
JC
Jackie Connelly
Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
YES
BB
Bob Braman
Director, Place 2 (Place 2)
YES
AB
Andrew Bowman
Director, Place 3 (Place 3)
YES
JB
Jim Brooks
Director, Place 4 (Place 4)
YES
SH
Susan Huhn
Director, Place 5 (Place 5)
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Discuss update of website and preparation of newsletter. Mr. Brooks reported that there are currently no issues with the website and that the budget for fiscal year ending 2021 will be posted to the website after today’s meeting. Mr. Brooks then presented to and reviewed with the Board the current website annual charges, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit K. He stated that the website administrator, Phillip Alexander, is requesting an increase. Discussion ensued regarding the current website fees and costs, the amount of a possible increase, the last time an increase was granted, and the Board’s satisfaction with the District website. The Board agreed to add an item regarding an increase to the March agenda. Director Huhn reported on the newsletter, stating that it will include smart meter information, sprinkler system information, and inspections. Mr. Board reported on the websites he and Director Huhn are reviewing.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 5.1/10). 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.