Consider and/or act upon Cockrell Investment Partners, L.P.’s Proposal to

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Consider and/or act upon Cockrell Investment Partners, L.P.’s Proposal to Fund Update to the report and analysis for Proposed Management Zone 1 Threshold Wells that Will Encompass Cockrell Investment Partners, L.P./Belding Farms Water Level Data. Cockrell Investment Partners, L.P. would like to fund an update to the report that Dr. Hutchison performed last summer titled “Proposed Changes to Management Zone 1 and Proposed Monitor Well Data and Comparison with Model Simulations” (the “Analysis"). Belding Farms would like to have the Analysis encompass their comprehensive year round records regarding its water usage that includes pumping data and static water levels in its water wells for several decades (back to 1957) in the Proposed Management Zone 1 Threshold Wells. Meter readings are recorded once a month. The information that would be provided to Dr. Hutchison has been compiled and reviewed by a Hydrologist. The fundamental issue is Cockrell would like the MPGCD Board to implement a summer threshold which triggers a cutback on all non-H&E (Historical and Existing Use Permit) permits in the Proposed Management Zone 1. The cut-back would conserve and protect the water resource. Cockrell Investment Partners, L.P, would be willing to participate in the funding of this additional work by Dr. Hutchison up to an amount of $10,000. They ask that the District have Dr. Hutchison present the updated Analysis results to the Board. Fort Stockton Holdings, L.P. was asked if they support the report update, and Mr. Jeff Williams said Yes. Middle Pecos GCD Minutes for September 18, 2018 Page 5 General Manager Ty Edwards stated that there may be a draft Report by the November meeting. Janet Groth made a motion to approve Cockrell Investment Partners, L.P.’s proposal to fund up to $10,000 for an update to the report and analysis for Proposed Management Zone 1 Threshold Wells that will encompass Cockrell Investment Partners, L.P./Belding Farms water level data. Motion seconded by Allan Childs. Motion carried unanimously. Vote: 10 For. -0- Oppose. 1 Absent. Vill Briefing and take action as necessary on Cockrell Investment Partners, L.P. v. Middle Pecos Groundwater Conservation District, Cause No. P-12176-112- CV (Pecos County District Court) and implementation of the District's settlement agreement with Fort Stockton Holdings, L.P., Clayton Williams Farms, Inc., and Republic Water Company of Texas, LLC. Mike Gershon, MPGCD attorney, reported that there has been no activity. The abatement is holding steadfast until Fort Stockton Holdings, L.P. intervenes. Ed McCarthy, attorney for Fort Stockton Holdings, L.P., reported that they would like to review the results of the updated Dr. Hutchison report that was approved today once the Draft is complete. Ryan Reed, attorney for Cockrell Investment Partners, L.P., reported they would like to resolve their concerns, and continue informal abatement. IX Consider and/or act upon Tax Deed and Property Card for Trust Property in the City of Fort Stockton (Parcel 17594). Parcel#17594 was sold for $101 to the highest and best offer. Janet Groth made a motion to acknowledge and accept the sale of the Trust Property Parcel #17594. Motion seconded by Puja Boinpally. Motion carried unanimously. Vote: 10 For. -0- Oppose. 1 Absent. x Progress Reports: Well Registrations, Production Permits, Drilling Permits, Data Loggers, Drought Monitor Map and ongoing Water Quality Analysis. > Well Registrations: Current registrations total 3,128 wells. 935 Non-Exempt wells. And 2,193 are Exempt wells. > Drought Monitor Map: In packet. Pecos County is completely out of drought. Pecos County fire ban is lifted. , Water Analysis: Will begin pulling analysis in a few months. Production Permits: A production permit for Black Mountain SWD has been submitted. Jagged Peak in Coyanosa has submitted a permit application that will require a hydrological report. Y Xl xll xill XIV LL Fonggr

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.3/10). 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.