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Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

9. The applicant requests aggregation with Historic Use Permit BV-HU-0240. A motion was made by David Stratta, seconded by Mark Carrabba to approve the application for Steel Brook & Mineral Royalties, Ltd., well No. 7 as presented for aggregation with Historic Use permit BVHU-0240. The motion carried with Pete Brien abstaining. ¢ One (1) new well for Wickson Creek Special Utility District Well #7 will be located at N 30.815683° W 96.369917° 2.40 miles SE of the intersection of OSR and Dick Elliott Road in Brazos County for a total of 400 acre/feet per year for retail public water supply use. The well will produce from the Carrizo Aquifer at a rate of 475 gpm. A motion was made by Stephen A. Boykin, seconded by Tom McDonald to approve the application for Wickson Creek as presented. The motion carried with seven (7) votes for and one (1) vote Director David Stratta against. Adjourn Permit Hearing Reqular Board Meeting:

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.2/10). 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.