Consider and/or act upon Treasurer's Report for the Month Ending April 30,

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Consider and/or act upon Treasurer's Report for the Month Ending April 30, 2020. Allan Childs made a motion to approve the Treasurer's Report for the month ending April 30, 2020 as presented. Motion seconded by Janet Groth. Motion carried. Vote: 8 For. -0- Against. 3 Absent. Briefing and take action as necessary regarding 7D area and continued Kent and Luna permit hearings. No substantial update. Mr. Luna has moved in a ‘poly tank’ and hauls water to the tank for his domestic use. Mr. Kent has hooked up to one of Jerry Gordon's wells for his water. Pecos County WCID#1 update from Kristen Fancher is that the title insurance company out of Florida has hired a Texas title attorney. Middle Pecos GCD/Minutes of 05-19-2020Page 2 of 8 Public Comment: Kirby Warnock voiced concern about 40 to 50 more requests for water well drilling in this same area that could possibly be submitted. Note: The following agenda items (IX and X) were taken up in an order different than what was posted. The items in the minutes appear in the order in which they were considered. IX Consider and/or act upon participation in the Groundwater Management Area 7 donation to the 4-H Ambassador Program of $250. The 4-H Water Ambassadors gain advance knowledge and develop leadership skills related to the science, technology, engineering and management of water in Texas. 4-H Water Ambassadors accept the responsibility of educating youth and adults in their communities and beyond. They are committed to advancing their understanding of water throughout their term of service. Our contribution of $250 will be combined with 22 other Groundwater Conservation Districts in Groundwater Management Area 7 for a combined $5,000 sponsorship level. Janet Groth made a motion to approve the participation in the Groundwater Management Area 7 donation to the 4-H Water Ambassadors Program in the amount of $250. Motion seconded by Puja Boinpally. Motion carried. Vote: 8 For. -0- Against. 3 Absent. x Progress Reports: Well Registrations, Production Permits, Drilling Permits, Data Loggers, Drought Monitor Map, Water Quality Analysis and General Manager’s Correspondence. Pecos County Tax Appraisals: Even with the recent downturn in the oil and gas industry, our estimated tax valuations will remain about the same as last year. The downturn may not be reflected until next year’s valuations. Ona positive note, in next year’s valuations there will be 2 or 3 more solar facilities on-line. Drought Monitor: The drought monitor report is submitted in Board Information. Pecos County is currently out of drought. * Water Quality Analysis: Water analysis samples are being pulled during pump tests. 2020 Texas Groundwater Summit: MPGCD will reserve 5 rooms for the upcoming Summit. * Texas Governor's Disaster Proclamation: On May 12, 2020 Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation renewing the declaration stating that the novel CoronaVirus (COVID-19) poses an imminent threat of disaster for all counties in Texas. For MPGCD this means we have another 30 days for remote meetings. Middle Pecos GCD/Minutes of 05-19-2020Page 3 of 8 * June 2020 Board Meeting: The June meeting will be an in-person meeting hopefully. Several meetings will take place in the day(s) before and after the June meeting. * Klose upcoming permit: Mr. Klose owns 3 sections in Coyanosa. There are over 20 existing water wells. The land is currently being used for the oil & gas industry, but will soon be covered with solar facilities. Mr. Wood has leased this property and will come in and apply for industrial permits. * City of Fort Stockton: In the area of 7-D Road and Moody Road, the City of Fort Stockton will be opening a new landfill. While working the area and clearing brush, a well was found. This large irrigation well was drilled after the springs quit flowing. The well is not registered or permitted. We rana camera down the well and found holes in the pipe, and as a result | am going to require th

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