5 • WATER_PERMITSBrazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District (Brazos County)

Discussion and possible action on adopting protocol for measuring static water levels in wells

Presented in: Approved Minutes - May 12, 2016 Public Hearing DFC Comments/Public Permit Hearing/Regular Board Meeting on 2016-05-12

Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 2.7/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (1 - 0)

“A motion was made by Bryan F.”

Mark Carrabba

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

YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Discussion and possible action on adopting protocol for measuring static water levels in wells monitored by the District relating to desired future conditions of the aquifers. A motion was made by Bryan F. Russ, Jr., second by David Stratta to approve the subcommittee’s work with regard to the four protocol for making measurements with discussed changes. The motion passed with one abstention Director Kent Watson.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.7/10). 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.