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Future Options for Compass Lake in the Hills
1.
Please read the following statements and check each one you agree with.
The owners and residents of Compass Lake in the Hills should have the authority to:
Operate and manage our own community.
Operate and fund our Fire department.
Operate our own Road department.
Contract for any services including a Sheriff's patrol.
Improve and enhance our recreation lands and facilities.
2.
Should the County create a means or method to allow specific funding for maintenance and improvements to Compass Lake in the Hills roads, fire, and recreation?
Yes
No
3.
What form should any new funding take?
Additional Ad valorem taxes
Additional Ad valorem taxes AND a special assessment
A special assessment
4.
If a new funding method is created for Compass Lake in the Hills, who should be in charge of its day-to-day governance?
The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners
An advisory council appointed by the Jackson County Board of County Commissioners
A 3-member local board appointed by the Jackson County Board of County Commissioners
A 5-member locally elected Council
5.
Who should determine special funding assessments and amounts?
The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners
Levels and amounts should be approved by owners/residents via referendum
6.
What should any new funding be used for?
[Check all that apply]
Road maintenance and improvements
Parks and recreation amenities maintenance and improvements
Fire Department
Contracted Sheriff's Deputy/Patrol