5 • POLICYBrazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District (Brazos County)

Discussion and possible action approving a study of groundwater/surface water interaction in

Presented in: Approved Minutes | Regular Board Meeting | June 8, 2023 on 2023-06-08

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 2.6/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (6 - 0)

“A motion was made by Stephen Cast, second by Gary Mechler to approve a study of groundwater/surface water interaction in the segment of the Brazos River bordering Robertson, Milam, Brazos, and Burleson counties. The motion passed unanimously.”

Chris Zeig

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

YES

John Elliott

Director, Robertson County (Rural Water) (Robertson County (Rural Water))

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

Jeff Kennedy

Director, Brazos County (Rural Water) (Brazos County (Rural Water))

YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Discussion and possible action approving a study of groundwater/surface water interaction in the segment of the Brazos River bordering Robertson, Milam, Brazos, and Burleson counties. A motion was made by Stephen Cast, second by Gary Mechler to approve a study of groundwater/surface water interaction in the segment of the Brazos River bordering Robertson, Milam, Brazos, and Burleson counties. The motion passed unanimously.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.6/10). 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.