6 • GENERALBrazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District (Brazos County)

Discussion and possible action on adopting amended language for the “Affidavit of Legal

Presented in: Approved Minutes | Public Rules Hearing & Regular Board Meeting | November 8, 2018 on 2018-11-08

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 2.6/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (3 - 0)

“A motion was made by Jayson Barfknecht, second by David Stratta, to approve the amended language for the “Affidavit of Legal Right to Produce Groundwater” applying to both an individual and entity. The motion passed unanimously.”

Jayson Barfknecht

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

YES

Stephen Cast

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

YES

Mark Carrabba

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

YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Discussion and possible action on adopting amended language for the “Affidavit of Legal Right to Produce Groundwater.” A motion was made by Jayson Barfknecht, second by David Stratta, to approve the amended language for the “Affidavit of Legal Right to Produce Groundwater” applying to both an individual and entity. The motion passed unanimously. Presentation by John Seifert pertaining to proposed methods for determination and expression of the 2021 desired future conditions for all aquifers within the District boundaries deemed relevant. John Seifert presented the Board with the 2021 desired future conditions presentation. (see attached)

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.