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5 • WATER_PERMITSBrazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District (Brazos County)

Discussion and possible action on an application by Twin Creek Water Supply Corporation to amend its

Presented in: Approved Minutes | Permit Hearing & Regular Board Meeting | April 14, 2022 on 2022-04-14
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 2.0/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (3 - 0)
“A motion was made by Jayson Barfknecht, second by Mark Carrabba for approval to amend Twin Creek WSC Operating permit BVHU-0022 by increasing the maximum rate of production from 102 gpm to 140 gpm under District Rules 11.1(b) and 11.1(e) as presented to the Board. The motion passed unanimously.”
JB
Jayson Barfknecht
Director, Brazos County (Agricultural) (Brazos County (Agricultural))
YES
GM
Gary Mechler
Director, Robertson County (Agricultural) (Robertson County (Agricultural))
YES
MC
Mark Carrabba
Director, Robertson County (Industrial) (Robertson County (Industrial))
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Discussion and possible action on an application by Twin Creek Water Supply Corporation to amend its permit BVHU-0022 by increasing the rate of production from 102 gpm to 140 gpm under District Rules 11.1(b) and 11.1(e). A motion was made by Jayson Barfknecht, second by Mark Carrabba for approval to amend Twin Creek WSC Operating permit BVHU-0022 by increasing the maximum rate of production from 102 gpm to 140 gpm under District Rules 11.1(b) and 11.1(e) as presented to the Board. The motion passed unanimously. Presentation by John Seifert, Ground Water Consultants, detailing the average artesian head change for each aquifer and comparison of the average artesian head change for each aquifer with the corresponding Desired Future Condition. John Seifert presented the District’s 2022 compliance with Aquifer Desired Future Conditions to the Board. Presentation and discussion of the Texas House Natural Resources Committee interim charges and Senate Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee for the 87th Legislature. % General Manager's Report - Alan Day, General Manager, gave an update to the Board on the reports listed below. a) Drought Monitor Report b) Wells permitted pursuant to District Rule 8.3(j) c) GMA 12 DFC Update d) District Business & Activities e) Management Plan Update

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.0/10). 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.