7 • GENERALBrazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District (Brazos County)

Discussion and possible action on selection of an initial method for determination and

Presented in: Approved Minutes | Public Rules Hearing & Regular Board Meeting | November 8, 2018 on 2018-11-08

Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 2.1/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (3 - 0)

“A motion was made by Bill L.”

Jayson Barfknecht

Director, Brazos County (Agricultural) (Brazos County (Agricultural))

YES

Stephen Cast

Director, Brazos County (Bryan) (Brazos County (Bryan))

YES

Mark Carrabba

Director, Robertson County (Industrial) (Robertson County (Industrial))

YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Discussion and possible action on selection of an initial method for determination and expression of the 2021 desired future conditions for all aquifers within the District boundaries deemed relevant. A motion was made by Bill L. Harris, second by David Stratta to approve the Run 3 method as the initial methodology to be used in the 2021 desired future planning process. The motion passed unanimously.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.1/10). 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.