Consideration of and possible action on matters related to

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Agenda Item 8: Consideration of and possible action on matters related to groundwater policy including the Management Plan of the District and the Rules of the District. 8.1 - Hearing regarding Proposed Rules Meeting Discussion: Mr. Andruss explained prior to December 1, 2022, the CCGCD website was updated to provide public access to the proposed rules and draft applications. See https://calhouncountygcd.org/proposed-rule-revisions-—- 2023.html. On November 22, 2022, the public notice for the rule making hearing on 20220120 was submitted to the County Clerk’s Office, legal counsel, and directors of the district. Meeting Minutes for January 23, 2023 | Page 2 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.calhouncountygcd.org On November 23, 2022, the public notice for the rule making hearing on 20220120 was posted on the website of the district. On November 25, 2022, the public notice for the rule making hearing on 20220120 was published in the Victoria Advocate newspaper. On November 22, 2022, the public notice for the rule making hearing on 20220120 was posted at the offices of the district. On December 15, 2022, courtesy notices were sent by mail to :

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.8/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).