8 • WATER_PERMITSBrazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District (Brazos County)

Discussion and possible action on holding a public meeting to address questions related to UW Brazos

Presented in: Approved Minutes | Regular Board Meeting | September 8, 2022 on 2022-09-08

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 2.1/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (5 - 0)

“A motion was made by Chris Zeig, second by Gary Mechler to approve holding a public meeting to address questions related to UW Brazos Valley Farm, LLC permit application and well assistance agreement. The motion passed unanimously.”

Chris Zeig

Director, Robertson County (Municipal) (Robertson County (Municipal))

YES

Jayson Barfknecht

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

YES

Stephen Cast

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

YES

Gary Mechler

Director, Robertson County (Agricultural) (Robertson County (Agricultural))

YES

Mark Carrabba

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

YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Discussion and possible action on holding a public meeting to address questions related to UW Brazos Valley Farm, LLC permit application and Well Assistance Agreement. A motion was made by Chris Zeig, second by Gary Mechler to approve holding a public meeting to address questions related to UW Brazos Valley Farm, LLC permit application and well assistance agreement. 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.