Discussion and possible action to approve permit application (COM-2025- WX-05) submitted by James D. Woodruff under GCGCD Rule 5.3(a)(3) Page 3 of 6 GCGCD Minutes November 13, 2025 requesting ten (10) AF/YR of groundwater from the Wilcox Aquifer to supply the commercial uses of concrete company Western Ready Mix, LLC.: Ms. Cochran stated an administratively complete application was received on October 29th. Ms. Cochran explained that this application does not require a permit hearing, as the request is for a well under 100 GPM. Mr. Woodruff was present and addressed the board. Motion to approve the permit application as presented by Jeff Schuehle. Second by Robert Raetzsch. Motion passed.

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.