Calhoun Port Authority

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

5. Calhoun Port Authority During the public comment period, staff of the district have prepared for the anticipated adoption of the proposed rules. The preparation included the development of various forms that, in turn, required additional review of the proposed rules. As a result, several non-substantive revisions intended to clarify the policies articulated in the proposed rules have been drafted. On December 30, 2022, Dr. Steve Young of Intera provided verbal comments to the district regarding his review of the proposed rules which he completed at the request of the district. As a result of these comments, additional non-substantive revisions to clarify the policies articulated in the proposed rules have been drafted. On January 12, 2023, Dr. Uddameri provided comments regarding the proposed rules. Based on the comments provided by Dr. Uddameri, the following revisions are recommended: - a revision to item 1.3 of Rule 6.3.1 to read: “an aquifer test analysis report for a pumping test with a minimum of an 8-hour pumping period and a 16-hour recovery period documenting:” On January 21, 2023, legal counsel reviewed and advised that the revision developed in response to Dr. Uddameri's comments would be considered a substantive change. As of January 21, 2023, staff had not received any additional questions or comments regarding the proposed rules from the public. Board Action: Mr. Johnson moved to convene the public hearing regarding the proposed rules. Mr. Dierschke seconded the motion. The motion passed. Meeting Minutes for January 23, 2023 | Page 3 of 9 Calhoun County Groundwater Conservation District 131-A N. Virginia St., Port Lavaca, Texas 77979 P.O. Box 1395, Port Lavaca, Texas 77979 Phone (361) 482-0357 | Fax (361) 482-0303 | www.calhouncountyged.org The public hearing was open at approximately 5:55 PM and the proposed rules were discussed. The hearing was recorded. The following made public comment: e Ms. Alysa Jarvis e Mr. Carl Critendon e Mr. Woody Cady Board Action: Mr. Dierschke moved to close the public hearing after accepting all comments and questions regarding the proposed rules. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion. The public hearing was closed at approximately 6:27 PM. 8.1.1 — Adoption of Proposed Rules Meeting Discussion: Mr. Andruss explained provided the board does not incorporate any substantive revisions to the proposed rules of the district and closes the rulemaking hearing for the proposed rules of the district, consideration of and possible adoption of the proposed rules of the district would be appropriate. Board Action: Mr. Johnson moved to adopt the proposed rules of the district with the non-substantive revisions accepted and incorporated by the board during the rulemaking hearing for the proposed rules. Mr. Dierschke seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 8.1.1.1 — Approval of Forms Meeting Discussion: Mr. Andruss explained in anticipation of the adoption of the proposed rules of the district, staff have dr

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.