Discussion and possible action on alleged violations by Ranchy McRanchface,

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Discussion and possible action on alleged violations by Ranchy McRanchface, LLC, including but not limited to appropriate penalties and/or other enforcement remedies to be imposed and/or pursued in court. - Violation 1: Ranch house well. Motion by Director Schuehle; seconded by Director Miranda: Ranchy McRanchface, LLC violated District Rules 5.3(a)(1) and 5.3(a)(2) by producing groundwater from the Ranch House Well for a non-exempt use without a Production Permit from the District. Having considered each of the factors in District Rule 9.5(b), the Board would assess a penalty of $7,500 for this violation, payable to the District within 15 days. If the penalty is not paid on time, a lawsuit would be filed under the District’s enforcement authority to enforce the judgment and to pursue all costs and fees under Section 36.102 of the Water Code. Final vote 6-1; Director Nielson opposed. Violation 2: Pole barn well Initial motion by Director Schuehle; seconded by Director Miranda: Ranchy McRanchface, LLC violated District Rules 5.3(a)(1) and 5.3(a)(2) by producing groundwater from the Pole Barn Well for a non-exempt use, serving the Pole Barn clubhouse, while the well was registered as an exempt livestock well and without a Production Permit from the District, and Ranchy knew the District rules required a permit. Having considered each of the factors in District Rule 9.5(b), including that this was a repeat violation, the Board would assess a penalty of $37,500

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