2 • WATER_PERMITSMiddle Pecos Groundwater Conservation District (Pecos County)

Consider and/or act on future research and hydrogeological studies in Pecos

Presented in: Middle Pecos GCD Board Meeting - 2021-11-16 on 2021-11-16

Official Roll-Call Vote

Routine / Procedural • 0.0 Score Impact

PASSED (4 - 0)

“or act on future research and hydrogeological studies in Pecos County. The District Hydrogeologist and General Manager updated the board on the fiscal impacts from the studies. Janet Groth made a motion to approve the project schedule and scope of research for Pecos County as set forth in the “Estimated Project Schedule for Project Deliverables” by Allan R. Standen LLC, and to delegate to our Board President and General Manager authority to sign agreements to implement this schedule and scope of research. Motion seconded by Vanessa Cardwell. Motion passed. Vote: 9FOR -0-Oppose 2Absent 0 Abstain”

M. R. Gonzalez

Director, Precinct 1 Place 1 (Precinct 1 Place 1)

YES

Wayne Tinkler

Director, Iraan Representative (Iraan Representative)

YES

Jeff Sims

Director, Precinct 3 Place 2 (Precinct 3 Place 2)

YES

Vanessa Cardwell

Director, Precinct 4 Place 2 (Precinct 4 Place 2)

YES

Weldon Blackwelder

Director, At-Large Representative (At-Large Representative)

ABSENT

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Consider and/or act on future research and hydrogeological studies in Pecos County. The District Hydrogeologist and General Manager updated the board on the fiscal impacts from the studies. Janet Groth made a motion to approve the project schedule and scope of research for Pecos County as set forth in the “Estimated Project Schedule for Project Deliverables” by Allan R. Standen LLC, and to delegate to our Board President and General Manager authority to sign agreements to implement this schedule and scope of research. Motion seconded by Vanessa Cardwell. Motion passed. Vote: 9FOR -0-Oppose 2Absent 0 Abstain The approved deliverables are attached to these minutes as Attachment B. Update on San Andres well plugging initiative and possible review and action on well plugging agreement. General Manager Edwards updated the board on the discussion between the landowners and the District concerning plugging wells in the area of concern. A draft well plugging agreement has been completed that will need to be approved between landowners and the District before any work can be completed. Ronald Copper made a motion to approve the well plugging agreement as presented. Allan Childs seconded the motion. Motion passed. Vote; 9FOR -0-Oppose 2Absent 0 Abstain

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

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