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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Johnson County, TX
Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District
Population / Scale
Special District
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.31648
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$0.3M
+3.2% YoY • +17.5% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$1.50M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +1.4 pts
1Y: +1.4 pts • 10Y: +1.2 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▲ +0.9 pts
91.5 (A+) → 92.4 (A+)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.2% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +3.4%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+17.5% (5Y)
10Y: +39.8% • Since '00: +144.5%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0106
FY 22: $0.3271 → FY 27: $0.3165
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 91.5 (A+)'10: 91.2 (A+)'17: 91.2 (A+)'22: 91 (A+)'27: 92.4 (A+)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $0.1M'10: $0.2M'17: $0.2M'22: $0.2M'27: $0.3M
Elected & Governing Officials (8)
BM
Barney McClure
Director, Johnson County Place 1 (Johnson County Place 1)
kjones@prairielandsgcd.org
BD
Brad Daniels
Director, Hill County Place 2 (Hill County Place 2)
kjones@prairielandsgcd.org
CB
Charles Beseda
Director, Somervell County Place 2 (Somervell County Place 2)
kjones@prairielandsgcd.org
GF
Gary Farmer
Director, Somervell County Place 1 (Somervell County Place 1)
kjones@prairielandsgcd.org
JC
John Curtis
Director, Hill County Place 1 (Hill County Place 1)
kjones@prairielandsgcd.org
MM
Marty McPherson
Director, Ellis County Place 2 (Ellis County Place 2)
kjones@prairielandsgcd.org
MO
Maurice Osborn
Director, Ellis County Place 1 (Ellis County Place 1)
kjones@prairielandsgcd.org
PT
Paul Tischler
Director, Johnson County Place 2 (Johnson County Place 2)
kjones@prairielandsgcd.org
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 92.4 (A+)• Adopted Sep 9, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($268,195) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.316480 per $100 valuation) for Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District. Source: Johnson County 2026 Certified Tax Roll & Truth-in-Taxation Calculation.
Total Appropriation
$0.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
00
Public Works: $0.2M (58%)
0Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.31648 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 91 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District
Official PDFAdopted FY 2026 Special District Operating & Debt Service Budget for Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District (Johnson County) totaling $259,804 ($0 Maintenance & Operations; $74,804 I&S Bond Debt Service; $185,000 Utility/Service Enterprise Fund). Certified Bond Review Board / SPDPID Principal Debt Outstanding: $1,100,054. Funded under an adopted property tax rate of $0.3200 per $100 valuation.
Total Appropriation
$0.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
00
Public Works: $0.2M (58%)
0Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3200 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+2.8% YoYFreedom Score: 91 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 (2024–2025) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($251,748) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.320000 per $100 valuation) for Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District. Source: Texas Comptroller PTAD 2024 Tax Rate & Levy Roll.
Total Appropriation
$0.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Public Works: $0.1M (58%)
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3200 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.7% YoYFreedom Score: 90.9 (A+)• Adopted Sep 5, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District (Johnson County) totaling $244,962. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.3235 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$0.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Public Works: $0.1M (58%)
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.32352 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 91 (A+)• Adopted Sep 5, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District (Johnson County) totaling $236,131. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.3248 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$0.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Public Works: $0.1M (58%)
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.324814 / $100
Complete 28-Year Historical Budget, Tax Rate & Freedom Ledger (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Year-by-year certified appropriations, property tax rates, per-capita spending, Freedom Index scores, and official budget PDFs
Active Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Prairielands Groundwater...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2022-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Prairielands Groundwater...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2021 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2021-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Prairielands Groundwater...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2020 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Prairielands Groundwater...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Prairielands Groundwater...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2019 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Prairielands Groundwater...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2018 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2017-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Prairielands Groundwater...
Order No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2017 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2016 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Prairielands Groundwater...
Order No. 2015-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Prairielands Groundwater...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2015 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Prairielands Groundwater...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2014 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2013-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2014 (2013–2014) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Prairielands Groundwater...
Order No. 2013-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2013 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2013 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2012 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Prairielands Groundwater...
Order No. 2011-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2011 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2011 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 161 (18.9% of 850 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Johnson County Place 2 (Johnson County Place 2)
Paul Tischler WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Director, Hill County Place 1 (Hill County Place 1)
John Curtis WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Director, Ellis County Place 2 (Ellis County Place 2)
Marty McPherson WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Director, Ellis County Place 1 (Ellis County Place 1)
Maurice Osborn WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Director, Somervell County Place 1 (Somervell County Place 1)
Gary Farmer WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Director, Johnson County Place 1 (Johnson County Place 1)
Barney McClure WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Director, Hill County Place 2 (Hill County Place 2)
Brad Daniels WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Director, Somervell County Place 2 (Somervell County Place 2)
Charles Beseda WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 374 (22.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Ellis County Place 1 (Ellis County Place 1)
Maurice Osborn WINNER
72.0% (269 votes)Michael R. Vance
28.0% (105 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 255 (15.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Ellis County Place 1 (Ellis County Place 1)
Maurice Osborn WINNER
70.0% (179 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
30.0% (76 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 340 (20.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Ellis County Place 1 (Ellis County Place 1)
Maurice Osborn WINNER
68.0% (231 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
32.0% (109 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 408 (24.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Ellis County Place 1 (Ellis County Place 1)
Maurice Osborn WINNER
72.0% (294 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
28.0% (114 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 374 (22.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Ellis County Place 1 (Ellis County Place 1)
Maurice Osborn WINNER
71.0% (266 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
29.0% (108 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 425 (25.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Ellis County Place 1 (Ellis County Place 1)
Maurice Osborn WINNER
72.0% (306 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
28.0% (119 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 442 (26.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Ellis County Place 1 (Ellis County Place 1)
Maurice Osborn WINNER
68.0% (301 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
32.0% (141 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 238 (14.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Ellis County Place 1 (Ellis County Place 1)
Maurice Osborn WINNER
71.0% (169 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
29.0% (69 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 374 (22.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Ellis County Place 1 (Ellis County Place 1)
Maurice Osborn WINNER
61.0% (228 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
39.0% (146 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 238 (14.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Ellis County Place 1 (Ellis County Place 1)
Maurice Osborn WINNER
67.0% (159 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
33.0% (79 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 289 (17.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Ellis County Place 1 (Ellis County Place 1)
Maurice Osborn WINNER
67.0% (194 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
33.0% (95 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 442 (26.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Ellis County Place 1 (Ellis County Place 1)
Maurice Osborn WINNER
60.0% (265 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
40.0% (177 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 442 (26.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Ellis County Place 1 (Ellis County Place 1)
Maurice Osborn WINNER
54.0% (239 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
46.0% (203 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 527 (31.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Ellis County Place 1 (Ellis County Place 1)
Maurice Osborn WINNER
58.0% (306 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
42.0% (221 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 357 (21.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Ellis County Place 1 (Ellis County Place 1)
Maurice Osborn WINNER
60.0% (214 votes)David C. Morales
40.0% (143 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 527 (31.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Ellis County Place 1 (Ellis County Place 1)
Maurice Osborn WINNER
71.0% (374 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
29.0% (153 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 459 (27.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Ellis County Place 1 (Ellis County Place 1)
Maurice Osborn WINNER
65.0% (298 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
35.0% (161 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 238 (14.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Ellis County Place 1 (Ellis County Place 1)
Maurice Osborn WINNER
58.0% (138 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
42.0% (100 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 442 (26.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Ellis County Place 1 (Ellis County Place 1)
Maurice Osborn WINNER
71.0% (314 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
29.0% (128 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 374 (22.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Ellis County Place 1 (Ellis County Place 1)
Maurice Osborn WINNER
58.0% (217 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
42.0% (157 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 510 (30.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Ellis County Place 1 (Ellis County Place 1)
Maurice Osborn WINNER
59.0% (301 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
41.0% (209 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 510 (30.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Ellis County Place 1 (Ellis County Place 1)
Maurice Osborn WINNER
61.0% (311 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
39.0% (199 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 238 (14.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Ellis County Place 1 (Ellis County Place 1)
Maurice Osborn WINNER
61.0% (145 votes)David C. Morales
39.0% (93 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 255 (15.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Ellis County Place 1 (Ellis County Place 1)
Maurice Osborn WINNER
69.0% (176 votes)Michael R. Vance
31.0% (79 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Convene Meeting and Determination of Quorum2: Public Comments and Citizen Presentations3: Approve Minutes of Prior Board of Directors Regular Meeting4: Bookkeeper's Report: Review and approve payment of bills, disbursements, and investment activity7: Operator's Report: Utility Operations, Water/Sewer Infrastructure Maintenance, and Customer Service8: Adjournment6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation5: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest2026-09-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Convene Meeting and Determination of Quorum2: Public Comments and Citizen Presentations3: Approve Minutes of Prior Board of Directors Regular Meeting4: Bookkeeper's Report: Review and approve payment of bills, disbursements, and investment activity7: Operator's Report: Utility Operations, Water/Sewer Infrastructure Maintenance, and Customer Service8: Adjournment6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate5: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy2026-08-12 • REGULAR SESSION
Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Convene Meeting and Determination of Quorum2: Public Comments and Citizen Presentations3: Approve Minutes of Prior Board of Directors Regular Meeting4: Bookkeeper's Report: Review and approve payment of bills, disbursements, and investment activity7: Operator's Report: Utility Operations, Water/Sewer Infrastructure Maintenance, and Customer Service8: Adjournment6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure5: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest2026-07-20 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2026-07-20
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10: Update on public outreach activities, educational, and conservation efforts – Dillon Bybee a) Overview of District involved activities1: Call to order and declare public hearing open to the public2: Roll Call3: Receive report from the General Manager describing the following application for an exception to minimum spacing requirements and the General Manager’s recommendation to the Board – Kathy Turner Jones: 1) Midway Water Utilities, Inc. (The Retreat Wat4: Receive public comment(s) or requests to contest the above -listed application for an exception to minimum spacing requirements5: Discussion to consider granting, denying, or amending the above -listed application exception to minimum spacing requirements6: Adjourn or continue public hearing in whole or in part. The Hearing on Permit Application(s) will begin at 9:00 a.m., or upon the adjournment of the Public Hearing on Exception to Well Spacing Requirements. The Prairielands GCD Board of Directors wi32: 40556100, -96.96987480); (PGCD-003685, 32.40416520, -96.99647370); (PGCD- 003686, 32.39870810, -96.98256350); (PGCD-003687, 32.39073440, -96.97300340); and (PGCD-003771, 32.38120350, -96.96561740) located within CCN #10908 in Ellis County; Public Wat7: Update on activities and meetings related to Groundwater Management Area 8 joint planning and the development of desired future conditions – Kathy Turner Jones, General Manager8: Update on well registration and permitting activities – Kaylin Garcia, Permitting Director a) Monthly well registration(s) report b) Report on current and 2026 YTD permitted authorization and production9: Update on well monitoring and field operations – Michael Heath, Field Operations Coordinator a) Overview of field related activities b) Update on quarterly water levels11: Rules and Bylaws Committee – Paul Tischler, Chair a) Brief the Board on the Committee activities – Paul Tischler, Chair and Brian Sledge, Legal Counsel, SledgeLaw Group, PLLC b) Discussion and possible action to authorize publication of proposed amen12: General Manager’s Report and Update – The General Manager will brief the Board on the following administrative, operational, and regulatory matters of the District and any other items included in the General Manager’s written report, which may be dis13: General Counsel’s Report — The District’s legal counsel will brief the Board on pertinent legal issues and developments impacting the District since the last Board meeting, and legal counsel’s activities on behalf of the District, including without l14: Open Forum / Discussion of New Business for Future Meeting Agendas15: Adjourn Regular Meeting The above agenda schedule represents an estimate of the order for the indicated items and is subject to change at any time. Public hearings and public meetings of the District are available to all persons regardless of disabi2026-06-15 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2026-06-15
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1: Call to order and declare hearing open to the public2: Roll call3: Receive a report from the General Manager regarding the following application(s) for an Operating Permit or Permit Amendment, including the General Manager’s recommendation to the Board:4: Receive public comment s and/or requests to contest the above -listed application(s) for Operating Permit or Operating Permit amendment.5: Discussion, consideration, and possible action on the above -listed application (s) for Operating Permit or Operating Permit amendment.6: Adjourn or continue public hearing in whole or in part. Regular Board Meeting The Regular Board Meeting will begin at 9:00 AM, or upon the adjournment of the Public Hearing on Permit Applications. The Prairielands GCD Board of Directors may discuss,7: Discussion and possible action to approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Consulting Services Agreement with EKI Environment & Water, Inc. to expand the Scope of Services and increase the contract amount to a not -to-exceed $125,000 – Kathy Turne8: Update on well registration and permitting activities – Kaylin Garcia, Permitting Director a) Monthly well registration(s) report b) Report on current and 2026 YTD permitted authorization and production9: Update on well monitoring and field operations – Michael Heath, Director of Field Operations a) Overview of field related activities10: Update on public outreach activities, educational, and conservation efforts – Kaylin Garcia a) Overview of District involved activities b) Presentation of Tinker’s annual education curriculum and activities report11: General Manager’s Report and Update – The General Manager will brief the Board on the following administrative, operational, and regulatory matters of the District and any other items included in the General Manager’s written report, which may be dis12: General Counsel’s Report — The District’s legal counsel will brief the Board on pertinent legal issues and developments impacting the District since the last Board meeting, and legal counsel’s activities on behalf of the District, including without l13: Open Forum / Discussion of New Business for Future Meeting Agendas14: Adjourn Regular Meeting The above agenda schedule represents an estimate of the order for the indicated items and is subject to change at any time. Public hearings and public meetings of the District are available to all persons regardless of disabi2026-05-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2026-05-11
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7: Receive updated Exempt Use Study report and consider possible action – Wade Oliver, EKI Environment & Water, Inc.1: Call to Order and Declare Public Hearing Open to the Public2: Roll Call3: Receive summary presentation of proposed Desired Future Conditions from the District’s consulting hydrogeologist – Wade Oliver, EKI Environment & Water, Inc.4: Receive public comment on proposed Desired Future Conditions from any in- person meeting attendees or by written comments submitted to the District.5: Adjourn or continue public hearing in whole or part . (The public comment period for submission of written comments on the proposed Desired Future Conditions will remain open until 5:00 p.m. on July 31, 2026.) The Hearing on Permit Application(s) wi97: 44304973) located at 3977 County Rd 920 Crowley in Johnson County; and to produce groundwater in an amount not to exceed 3,714,500 gallons annually for 2026→2030; Commercial Use; 2) Texas Water Utilities LP (Metroplex Homesteads) (PWS #1260074), for 6: Adjourn or continue public hearing in whole or in part. Regular Board Meeting The Regular Board Meeting will begin at 9:00 AM, or upon the adjournment of the Public Hearing on Permit Applications. The Prairielands GCD Board of Directors may discuss,8: Update on well registration and permitting activities – Kaylin Garcia, Permitting Director a) Monthly well registration(s) report b) Report on current and 2026 YTD permitted authorization and production9: Update on well monitoring and field operations – Michael Heath, Director of Field Operations a) Overview of field related activities b) Update on quarterly water levels10: Update on public outreach activities, educational, and conservation efforts – Dillon Bybee a) Overview of District involved activities11: General Manager’s Report and Update – The General Manager will brief the Board on the following administrative, operational, and regulatory matters of the District and any other items included in the General Manager’s written report, which may be dis12: General Counsel’s Report — The District’s legal counsel will brief the Board on pertinent legal issues and developments impacting the District since the last Board meeting, and legal counsel’s activities on behalf of the District, including without l13: Open Forum / Discussion of New Business for Future Meeting Agendas14: Adjourn Regular Meeting The above agenda schedule represents an estimate of the order for the indicated items and is subject to change at any time. Public hearings and public meetings of the District are available to all persons regardless of disabi2026-04-20 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2026-04-20
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1: Call to order and declare hearing open to the public2: Roll call3: Receive a report from the General Manager regarding the following application(s) for an Operating Permit or Permit Amendment, including the General Manager’s recommendation to the Board: 1) JD Leasing LLC, for a proposed Operating Permit (OP -26-108)97: 20680000) and (PGCD -003873; 32.35368000 - 97.19850000) located at 9100 S Interstate 35 W, Alvarado in Johnson County; and to produce groundwater in an amount not to exceed 16,634,350 gallons annually for 2026→2030; Commercial Use.4: Receive public comment s and/or requests to contest the above -listed application(s) for Operating Permit or Operating Permit amendment.5: Discussion, consideration, and possible action on the above -listed application (s) for Operating Permit or Operating Permit amendment.6: Adjourn or continue public hearing in whole or in part. Regular Board Meeting The Regular Board Meeting will begin at 9:00 AM, or upon the adjournment of the Public Hearing on Permit Applications. The Prairielands GCD Board of Directors may discuss,7: Discuss, consider, and take action to approve Resolution #26- 001 adopting proposed amendments to the District Bylaws – Kathy Turner Jones8: Consider and possible action to adopt Resolution #26- 002 approving amendments to the District’s Funds and Asset Management Policy – Kathy Turner Jones9: Discuss, consider, and take action to adopt Resolution #26- 003 to approve updating authorized banking signature cards for First Financial Bank – Kathy Turner Jones10: Update on activities and meetings related to Groundwater Management Area 8 joint planning and the development of desired future conditions. – Wade Oliver, EKI Environment & Water, Inc.11: Receive updated Exempt Use Study report and possible action – Wade Oliver, EKI12: Update status of TWDB 2026 Research Grant application – Kathy Turner Jones13: Update on well registration and permitting activities – Kaylin Garcia, Permitting Director a) Monthly well registration(s) report b) Report on current and 2026 YTD permitted authorization and production14: Discussion, consideration, and possible action on the below -listed application for Compliance Order: a) C&N Properties of Ft Worth, LLC, proposed Compliance Order CO -OP-25-096-1 for authorization to produce additional groundwater from existing well15: Update on well monitoring and field operations – Michael Heath, Director of Field Operations a) Overview of field related activities b) Update on quarterly water levels16: Update on public outreach activities, educational, and conservation efforts – Dillon Bybee a) Overview of District involved activities17: General Manager’s Report and Update – The General Manager will brief the Board on the following administrative, operational, and regulatory matters of the District and any other items included in the General Manager’s written report, which may be dis18: General Counsel’s Report — The District’s legal counsel will brief the Board on pertinent legal issues and developments impacting the District since the last Board meeting, and legal counsel’s activities on behalf of the District, including without l19: Open Forum / Discussion of New Business for Future Meeting Agendas20: Adjourn Regular Meeting The above agenda schedule represents an estimate of the order for the indicated items and is subject to change at any time. Public hearings and public meetings of the District are available to all persons regardless of disabi2026-03-16 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2026-03-16
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1: Call to order and declare hearing open to the public2: Roll call3: Receive a report from the General Manager regarding the following application(s) for an Operating Permit or Permit Amendment, including the General Manager’s recommendation to the Board: 1) Mountain Peak SUD, for a proposed amendment to an Operating 32: 40262510, -96.93859370); (PGCD -003684, 32.39608040, - 96.96278750); and (PGCD-003688, 32.38757930, - 96.98431770) located within CCN #10908 in Ellis County; and groundwater production in the amount of 68,739,330 gallons annually (2026→2027); Public 4: Receive public comment s and/or requests to contest the above -listed application(s) for Operating Permit or Operating Permit amendment.5: Discussion, consideration, and possible action on the above -listed application (s) for Operating Permit or Operating Permit amendment.6: Adjourn or continue public hearing in whole or in part. Regular Board Meeting The Regular Board Meeting will begin at 9:00 AM, or upon the adjournment of the Public Hearing on Permit Applications. The Prairielands GCD Board of Directors may discuss,7: Update on activities and meetings related to Groundwater Management Area 8 joint planning and the development of desired future conditions. – Wade Oliver, EKI Environment & Water, Inc.8: Receive updated Exempt Use Report and possible action – Wade Oliver9: Receive report regarding the TWDB 2026 Research Grant application – Kathy Turner Jones and Wade Oliver10: Update on well registration and permitting activities – Kaylin Garcia, Permitting Director a) Monthly well registration(s) report b) Report on current and 2026 YTD permitted authorization and production11: Update on public outreach activities, educational, and conservation efforts – Kaylin Garcia a) Overview of District involved activities b) Review and possible action to approve draft 2025 Annual Report for the Prairielands Groundwater Conservation Di12: Update on well monitoring and field operations – Michael Heath, Director of Field Operations a) Overview of field related activities13: Update on Groundwater Availability Certifications – Dillon Bybee, Staff Geologist a) GAC(s) recently submitted to the District i. Sunrise Ridge Subdivision (Johnson County)14: General Manager’s Report and Update – The General Manager will brief the Board on the following administrative, operational, and regulatory matters of the District and any other items included in the General Manager’s written report, which may be dis15: General Counsel’s Report — The District’s legal counsel will brief the Board on pertinent legal issues and developments impacting the District since the last Board meeting, and legal counsel’s activities on behalf of the District, including without l16: Open Forum / Discussion of New Business for Future Meeting Agendas17: Adjourn Regular Meeting The above agenda schedule represents an estimate of the order for the indicated items and is subject to change at any time. Public hearings and public meetings of the District are available to all persons regardless of disabil2026-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2026-02-17
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1: Call to order and declare hearing open to the public2: Roll call3: Board will receive a report from the General Manager describing the following applications for an Operating Permit and the General Manager’s recommendation to the Board: 1) Nexus Land Holdings, LLC, for a proposed amendment to an Operating Permit (OP4: Receive public comment(s) or requests to contest the above -listed application(s) for Operating Permits or Operating Permit amendments5: Discussion, consideration, and possible action on the above -listed applications for Operating Permit(s) or Operating Permit amendment(s)6: Adjourn or continue public hearing in whole or in part. Regular Board Meeting The Regular Board Meeting will begin at 9:00 AM, or upon the adjournment of the Public Hearing on Permit Applications. The Prairielands GCD Board of Directors may discuss,7: Update on activities and meetings related to Groundwater Management Area 8 joint planning and the development of desired future conditions. – Wade Oliver, EKI Environment & Water, Inc.8: Update on well registration and permitting activities – Kaylin Garcia, Permitting Director a) Monthly well registration(s) report b) Report on current and 2026 YTD permitted authorization and production9: Update on well monitoring and field operations – Michael Heath, Director of Field Operations a) Overview of field related activities10: Consider enforcement action for the following, including without limitation to settle the violation, order a show cause hearing to be set, or instruct the General Manager to institute a civil suit for violations of District Rules – Kathy Turner Jones11: General Manager’s Report and Update – The General Manager will brief the Board on the following administrative, operational, and regulatory matters of the District and any other items included in the General Manager’s written report, which may be dis12: General Counsel’s Report — The District’s legal counsel will brief the Board on pertinent legal issues and developments impacting the District since the last Board meeting, and legal counsel’s activities on behalf of the District, including without l13: Open Forum / Discussion of New Business for Future Meeting Agendas14: Adjourn Regular Meeting The above agenda schedule represents an estimate of the order for the indicated items and is subject to change at any time. Public hearings and public meetings of the District are available to all persons regardless of disabil2026-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2026-01-20
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5: Discussion, consideration, and possible action on the above -listed applications for Operating Permit(s) or Operating Permit amendment(s)1: Call to order and declare hearing open to the public2: Roll call3: Board will receive a report from the General Manager describing the following applications for an Operating Permit and the General Manager’s recommendation to the Board: 1) Ellis County FWSD #1, for a proposed Operating Permit (OP -25-092) for author97: 08277000) and (PGCD -003722; 32.49614000, - 97.08275000) located within CCN #13107 in Ellis County; and to produce groundwater in the amount not to exceed 3,000,000 gallons beginning 2026 →2030; Non-Ag Irrigation 2) Nexus Land Holdings, LLC, for a pr4: Receive public comment(s) or requests to contest the above -listed application(s) for Operating Permits or Operating Permit amendments6: Adjourn or continue public hearing in whole or in part. Regular Board Meeting The Regular Board Meeting will begin at 9:00 AM, or upon the adjournment of the Public Hearing on Permit Applications. The Prairielands GCD Board of Directors may discuss,7: Update on public outreach activities, educational, and conservation efforts – Dillon Bybee a) Overview of District involved activities8: Update on well registration and permitting activities – Kaylin Garcia, Permitting Director a) Monthly well registration(s) report b) Report on current and 2025 YTD permitted authorization and production c) Report on 12/31/25 permit renewals9: Update on well monitoring and field operations – Michael Heath, Director of Field Operations a) Overview of field related activities b) Monitor well expansion progress with water level trends10: General Manager’s Report and Update – The General Manager will brief the Board on the following administrative, operational, and regulatory matters of the District and any other items included in the General Manager’s written report, which may be dis11: General Counsel’s Report — The District’s legal counsel will brief the Board on pertinent legal issues and developments impacting the District since the last Board meeting, and legal counsel’s activities on behalf of the District, including without l12: Open Forum / Discussion of New Business for Future Meeting Agendas13: Adjourn Regular Meeting The above agenda schedule represents an estimate of the order for the indicated items and is subject to change at any time. Public hearings and public meetings of the District are available to all persons regardless of disabil2025-12-15 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2025-12-15
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16: Presidential Committee Appointment(s) (District Bylaws 4.1) – Charles Beseda, President a) Advisory Committee(s)17: Open Forum / Discussion of New Business for Future Meeting Agendas18: Adjourn Regular Meeting The above agenda schedule represents an estimate of the order for the indicated items and is subject to change at any time. Public hearings and public meetings of the District are available to all persons regardless of disabil1: Call to order and declare hearing open to the public2: Roll call3: Board will receive a report from the General Manager describing the following applications for an Operating Permit and the General Manager’s recommendation to the Board: 1) Adams, Katherine (Cobb Creek RV Park), for a proposed Operating Permit (OP- 296: 65200410) located at 487 E FM 813, Palmer in Ellis County; and to produce groundwater in an amount not to exceed zero gallons in 2025; 750,000 gallons annually for 2026→2029; Commercial Use; 4) Mercury First Real Estate LLC, for a proposed Operating 97: 09184000) located at 2810 Hardy St, Venus in Johnson County; and to produce groundwater in an amount not to exceed zero gallons in 2025; 234,700 gallons annually for 2026→2029; Commercial Use; 5) Tally, Jim, for a proposed amendment to an Operating P4: Receive public comment(s) or requests to contest the above -listed application(s) for Operating Permits or Operating Permit amendments5: Discussion, consideration, and possible action on the above -listed applications for Operating Permit(s) or Operating Permit amendment(s)6: Adjourn or continue public hearing in whole or in part. Regular Board Meeting The Regular Board Meeting will begin at 9:00 AM, or upon the adjournment of the Public Hearing on Permit Applications. The Prairielands GCD Board of Directors may discuss,7: BUDGET CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION Pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 551, as amended by House Bill 1522 (89th Legislature), notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of the Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District will discuss, 8: Discuss, consider, and take action to approve 2026 Board Meeting Schedule. – Kathy Turner Jones9: Update on activities and meetings related to Groundwater Management Area 8 joint planning and the development of desired future conditions. – Wade Oliver, EKI Environment & Water, Inc.10: Update on Groundwater Availability Certifications – Dillon Bybee, Staff Geologist c) GAC(s) recently submitted to the District • Mable Meadows Development (Ellis County) – in progress11: Update on public outreach activities, educational, and conservation efforts – Dillon Bybee a) Overview of District involved activities12: Update on well registration and permitting activities – Kaylin Garcia, Permitting Director a) Monthly well registration(s) report b) Report on current and YTD permitted authorization and production c) Report on 12/31/25 permit renewals13: Update on well monitoring and field operations – Michael Heath, Director of Field Operations c) Overview of field related activities14: General Manager’s Report and Update – The General Manager will brief the Board on the following administrative, operational, and regulatory matters of the District and any other items included in the General Manager’s written report, which may be dis15: General Counsel’s Report — The District’s legal counsel will brief the Board on pertinent legal issues and developments impacting the District since the last Board meeting, and legal counsel’s activities on behalf of the District, including without l2025-11-17 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2025-11-17
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1: Call to order and declare hearing open to the public2: Roll call3: Board will receive a report from the General Manager describing the following applications for an Operating Permit and the General Manager’s recommendation to the Board: 1) CSWR-Texas Utility Operating Company LLC (Lakeview Ranchettes), for a propose32: 48497559, -97.04421300) and (PGCD -001232; 32.48060000, - 97.04959257) located within CCN #13290 in Ellis County. OP -25-101 not to exceed a total permitted authorization of 5,000,000 gallons annually (2025→2027); Public Water Supply; 2) Tally, Jim 97: 09193100) located at 2740 Hardy St, Venus in Johnson County; Commercial Use4: Receive public comment(s) or requests to contest the above -listed application(s) for Operating Permits or Operating Permit amendments5: Discussion, consideration, and possible action on the above -listed applications for Operating Permit(s) or Operating Permit amendment(s)6: Adjourn or continue public hearing in whole or in part. Show Cause Hearing on Enforcement Matters The Show Cause Hearing on Enforcement Matters will begin at 9:00 AM , or upon the adjournment of the Public Hearing on Permit Applications. The Prairie7: Hydrogeologist Report – John Ellis, INTERA, Inc. a) Update on District involved activities. b) Update on activities and meetings related to Groundwater Management Area 8 joint planning and the development of desired future conditions.8: Update on Groundwater Availability Certifications – Dillon Bybee, Staff Geologist a) Overview of GAC process and District role in review b) GAC(s) recently submitted to the District • Tabletop Ranch Addition (Johnson County) • Mable Meadows Developme9: Update on well registration and permitting activities – Kaylin Garcia, Permitting Director a) Monthly well registration(s) report b) Report on current and YTD permitted authorization and production10: Update on well monitoring and field operations – Michael Heath, Field Operations Coordinator a) Overview of field related activities11: Update on public outreach activities, educational, and conservation efforts – Sarah Clark, Public Relations/Education Coordinator a) Overview of District involved activities12: General Manager’s Report and Update – The General Manager will brief the Board on the following administrative, operational, and regulatory matters of the District and any other items included in the General Manager’s written report, which may be dis13: General Counsel’s Report — The District’s legal counsel will brief the Board on pertinent legal issues and developments impacting the District since the last Board meeting, and legal counsel’s activities on behalf of the District, including without l14: Committee Appointment(s) (District Bylaws 4.1) – Charles Beseda, President a) Advisory Committee(s)15: Open Forum / Discussion of New Business for Future Meeting Agendas16: Adjourn Regular Meeting The above agenda schedule represents an estimate of the order for the indicated items and is subject to change at any time. Public hearings and public meetings of the District are available to all persons regardless of disabil2025-10-20 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2025-10-20
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1: Call to order and declare hearing open to the public2: Roll call3: Board will receive a report from the General Manager describing the following applications for an Operating Permit and the General Manager’s recommendation to the Board: 1) Tuminoski, Ted & Deana, for a proposed Operating Permit (OP -25-097) for auth4: Receive public comment(s) or requests to contest the above -listed application(s) for Operating Permits or Operating Permit amendments5: Discussion, consideration, and possible action on the above -listed applications for Operating Permit(s) or Operating Permit amendment(s)6: Adjourn or continue public hearing in whole or in part. Regular Board Meeting The Regular Board Meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m., or upon the adjournment of the Show Cause Hearing on Enforcement Matters. The Prairielands GCD Board of Directors may di7: Policy and Personnel Committee – Marty McPherson a) Review and action as necessary regarding Texas County District Retirement System’s Plan Assessment for Plan Year 2025-2026 – Kathy Turner Jones b) Report and recommendations from Board’s Policy and 8: Hydrogeologist Report – John Ellis, INTERA, Inc. a) Update on District involved activities. b) Update on activities and meetings related to Groundwater Management Area 8 joint planning and the development of desired future conditions.9: Update on well registration and permitting activities – Kaylin Garcia, Permitting Director a) Monthly well registration(s) report b) Report on current and YTD permitted authorization and production10: Update on well monitoring and field operations – Michael Heath, Field Operations Coordinator a) Overview of field related activities b) Update on quarterly water levels11: Update on public outreach activities, educational, and conservation efforts – Sarah Clark, Public Relations/Education Coordinator a) Overview of District involved activities12: General Manager’s Report and Update – The General Manager will brief the Board on the following administrative, operational, and regulatory matters of the District and any other items included in the General Manager’s written report, which may be dis13: General Manager performance evaluation and compensation package —discussion, consideration, and possible action. — Marty McPherson14: General Counsel’s Report — The District’s legal counsel will brief the Board on pertinent legal issues and developments impacting the District since the last Board meeting, and legal counsel’s activities on behalf of the District, including without l15: Committee Appointment(s) (District Bylaws 4.1) – Charles Beseda, President a) Budget and Finance Committee b) Advisory Committee(s)16: Open Forum / Discussion of New Business for Future Meeting Agendas17: Adjourn Regular Meeting The above agenda schedule represents an estimate of the order for the indicated items and is subject to change at any time. Public hearings and public meetings of the District are available to all persons regardless of disabi2025-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2025-09-15
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1: Execution of Statement of Appointed Officer2: Administer Oaths of Office and execution of Oath of Office form 1) Gary Farmer, Ellis County 2) Brad Daniels, Hill County 3) Paul Tischler, Johnson County 4) Marty McPherson, Somervell County3: Call to Order and Declare Meeting Open to the Public4: Roll Call5: Consider and take action as necessary to elect officer (2.4 Bylaws)6: Adjourn Special Meeting The Prairielands GCD Board of Directors will hold a hearing on the below -listed application(s) for Operating Permit and/or Amendment to Permit. Notice of the Hearing on Permit Applications and/or Permit Amendments was also p97: 23598400) and (PGCD-001040; 31.77449649, -97.28885375) located within CCN #11194 in Hill County. OP -25-095 not to exceed a total permitted authorization of 15,000,000 gallons in 2025 and 76,000,000 gallons annually beginning 2026→2029; Public Water 7: Budget and Finance Development Committee – Maurice Osborn, Treasurer a) Consider and act on Resolution #25-004 adopting half-cent increase in water use fee rate schedule for 2026.8: Update on activities and meetings related to Groundwater Management Area 8 joint planning and the development of desired future conditions – John Ellis, District Hydrogeologist9: Update on well registration and permitting activities – Kaylin Garcia, Permitting Director a) Monthly well registration(s) report b) Report on current and YTD permitted authorization and production10: Update on well monitoring and field operations – Michael Heath, Field Operations Coordinator a) Overview of field related activities11: Update on public outreach activities, educational, and conservation efforts – Sarah Clark, Public Relations/Education Coordinator a) Overview of District involved activities12: General Manager’s Report and Update – The General Manager will brief the Board on the following administrative, operational, and regulatory matters of the District and any other items included in the General Manager’s written report, which may be dis13: General Counsel’s Report — The District’s legal counsel will brief the Board on pertinent legal issues and developments impacting the District since the last Board meeting, and legal counsel’s activities on behalf of the District, including without 14: Open Forum / Discussion of New Business for Future Meeting Agendas15: Adjourn Regular Meeting The above agenda schedule represents an estimate of the order for the indicated items and is subject to change at any time. Public hearings and public meetings of the District are available to all persons regardless of disabil2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2025-08-18
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1: Call to order and declare hearing open to the public2: Roll call3: Board will receive a report from the General Manager describing the following applications for an Operating Permit and the General Manager’s recommendation to the Board: 1) Spur Myrtle Creek Development, LP , for a proposed amendment to an Operating 4: Receive public comment(s) or requests to contest the above -listed application for an exception to minimum spacing requirements5: Discussion to consider granting, denying, or amending the above -listed application exception to minimum spacing requirements6: Adjourn or continue public hearing in whole or in part. Continued from May 19, 2025, June 16, 2025, July 21, 2025 The Continued Show Cause Hearing on Enforcement Matters will begin at 9:00 a.m., or upon the adjournment of the Public Hearing on Permi7: Update on activities and meetings related to Groundwater Management Area 8 joint planning and the development of desired future conditions – John Ellis, District Hydrogeologist8: Update on well registration and permitting activities – Kaylin Garcia, Permitting Director a) Monthly well registration(s) report b) Report on current and YTD permitted authorization and production9: Update on public outreach activities, educational, and conservation efforts – Sarah Clark, Public Relations/Education Coordinator a) Overview of District involved activities10: Update on well monitoring and field operations – Michael Heath, Field Operations Coordinator a) Overview of field related activities11: General Manager’s Report and Update – The General Manager will brief the Board on the following administrative, operational, and regulatory matters of the District and any other items included in the General Manager’s written report, which may be dis12: General Counsel’s Report — The District’s legal counsel will brief the Board on pertinent legal issues and developments impacting the District since the last Board meeting, and legal counsel’s activities on behalf of the District, including without l13: Open Forum / Discussion of New Business for Future Meeting Agendas14: Adjourn Regular Meeting The above agenda schedule represents an estimate of the order for the indicated items and is subject to change at any time. Public hearings and public meetings of the District are available to all persons regardless of disabi2025-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2025-07-21
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1: Call to order and declare public hearing open to the public2: Roll Call3: Receive report from the General Manager describing the following application for an exception to minimum spacing requirements and the General Manager’s recommendation to the Board – Kathy Turner Jones: 1) Undine Texas, LLC (Crowley II Acre Subdivisio4: Receive public comment(s) or requests to contest the above -listed application for an exception to minimum spacing requirements5: Discussion to consider granting, denying, or amending the above -listed application exception to minimum spacing requirements6: Adjourn or continue public hearing in whole or in part. on Enforcement Matters Continued from May 19, 2025, and June 16, 2025 The Continued Show Cause Hearing on Enforcement Matters will begin at 9:00 a.m., or upon the adjournment of the Public Hear7: Update on well registration and permitting activities – Kaylin Garcia, Permitting Director a) Monthly well registration(s) report b) Report on current and YTD permitted authorization and production8: Update on public outreach activities, educational, and conservation efforts – Kaylin Garcia a) Overview of District involved activities9: Update on well monitoring and field operations – Michael Heath, Field Operations Coordinator a) Overview of field related activities b) Update on quarterly water levels10: General Manager’s Report and Update – The General Manager will brief the Board on the following administrative, operational, and regulatory matters of the District and any other items included in the General Manager’s written report, which may be dis11: General Counsel’s Report — The District’s legal counsel will brief the Board on pertinent legal issues and developments impacting the District since the last Board meeting, and legal counsel’s activities on behalf of the District, including without l12: Open Forum / Discussion of New Business for Future Meeting Agendas13: Adjourn Regular Meeting The above agenda schedule represents an estimate of the order for the indicated items and is subject to change at any time. Public hearings and public meetings of the District are available to all persons regardless of disabi2025-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2025-06-16
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1: C all to order and declare public hearing open to the public2: R oll Call3: B oard will receive a report from the General Manager describing the following applications for an Operating Permit and the General Manager’s recommendation to the Board: 1) P enelope WSC (PWS #1090026), for authorization through an Operating Permit 4: Receive public comment(s) or requests to contest the above -listed application(s) for Operating Permits or Operating Permit amendments5: Discussion, consideration, and possible action on the above -listed applications for Operating Permit(s) or Operating Permit amendment(s)6: Adjourn or continue public hearing in whole or in part. on Enforcement Matters Continued from May 19, 2025 The Continued Show Cause Hearing on Enforcement Matters will begin at 9:00 a.m., or upon the adjournment of the Public Hearing on Permit Appli7: Update on well registration and permitting activities – Kaylin Garcia, Permitting Director a) Monthly well registration(s) report b) Report on current and YTD permitted authorization and production8: Update on public outreach activities, educational, and conservation efforts – Kaylin Garcia a) Overview of District involved activities b) Presentation of Tinker’s annual education curriculum and activities report9: Update on well monitoring and field operations – Michael Heath, Field Operations Coordinator a) Overview of field related activities10: General Manager’s Report and Update – The General Manager will brief the Board on the following administrative, operational, and regulatory matters of the District and any other items included in the General Manager’s written report, which may be dis11: General Counsel’s Report — The District’s legal counsel will brief the Board on pertinent legal issues and developments impacting the District since the last Board meeting, and legal counsel’s activities on behalf of the District, including without l12: Open Forum / Discussion of New Business for Future Meeting Agendas13: Adjourn Regular Meeting The above agenda schedule represents an estimate of the order for the indicated items and is subject to change at any time. Public hearings and public meetings of the District are available to all persons regardless of disabi2025-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2025-05-19
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10: General Manager’s Report and Update – The General Manager will brief the Board on the following administrative, operational, and regulatory matters of the District and any other items included in the General Manager’s written report, which may be dis1: Call to order and declare public hearing open to the public2: Roll Call3: Board will receive a report from the General Manager describing the following applications for an Operating Permit and the General Manager’s recommendation to the Board: 1) Nexus Land Holdings LLC, for a proposed Operating Permit (OP -25-085) for aut32: 43511100, -97.20183330 and PGCD -003639; 32.43083330, - 97.20269444) to be located at 825 County Road 607 in the proposed Lone Oak Subdivision in Alvarado, TX in Johnson County; and to produce groundwater in an amount not to exceed 6,000,000 gallons 4: Receive public comment(s) or requests to contest the above -listed application(s) for Operating Permits or Operating Permit amendments5: Discussion, consideration, and possible action on the above -listed applications for Operating Permit(s) or Operating Permit amendment(s)6: Adjourn or continue public hearing in whole or in part. Show Cause Hearing on Enforcement Matters The Show Cause Hearing on Enforcement Matters will begin at 9:00 a.m., or upon the adjournment of the Public Hearing on Permit Applications.7: Update on well registration and permitting activities – Kaylin Garcia, Permitting Director a) Monthly well registration(s) report b) Report on current and YTD permitted authorization and production8: Update on public outreach activities, educational, and conservation efforts – Kaylin Garcia a) Overview of District involved activities9: Update on well monitoring and field operations – Michael Heath, Field Operations Coordinator a) Overview of field related activities11: General Counsel’s Report — The District’s legal counsel will brief the Board on pertinent legal issues and developments impacting the District since the last Board meeting, and legal counsel’s activities on behalf of the District, including without l12: Open Forum / Discussion of New Business for Future Meeting Agendas13: Adjourn Regular Meeting The above agenda schedule represents an estimate of the order for the indicated items and is subject to change at any time. Public hearings and public meetings of the District are available to all persons regardless of disabi2025-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2025-04-21
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1: Call to order and declare public hearing on amendments to the District Rules open to the public.2: Roll call.3: Presentation by the District’s legal counsel, SledgeLaw Group, PLLC, on proposed amendments to the District Rules.4: Receive public comment(s) on proposed amendments to the District Rules.5: Discussion, consideration, and possible action adopting Resolution #25- 001 approving amendments to the District’s Rules for groundwater wells in Ellis, Hill, Johnson, and Somervell Counties, Texas, in the form originally published or with changes ba6: Adjourn or Continue Public Hearing. Permit Application(s) The Prairielands GCD Board of Directors will hold a hearing on the below -listed application(s) for Operating Permit and/or Amendment to Permit. Notice of the Hearing on Permit Applications a31: 93278600, -97.05361600) located within CCN #11195 in Hill County. OP-21-016- B not to exceed 8,000,000 gallons annually for 2025→2026; Public Water Supply (AK). 2) Spur Myrtle Creek Development, LP, for a proposed Operating Permit (OP -25-084) for a7: Consider enforcement action for the following, including without limitation to settle the violation, order a show cause hearing to be set, or instruct the General Manager to institute a civil suit for violations of District Rules – Kathy Turner Jones8: Consider for approval application to extend well registrations– Kathy Turner Jones a) Well ID 3267 (McQueen, Annmarie) b) Well ID 3353 (Chatt WSC)9: Presentation and action as needed related to Groundwater Management Area 8 joint planning and the development of desired future conditions – John Ellis, INTERA a) Discussion and action to authorize the general manager to execute interlocal agreement10: Update on well registration and permitting activities – Kaylin Garcia, Permitting Director a) Monthly well registration(s) report b) Report on current and YTD permitted authorization and production11: Update on public outreach activities, educational, and conservation efforts – Kaylin Garcia a) Overview of District involved activities b) Review and possible action to approve draft 2024 Annual Report for the Prairielands Groundwater Conservation Di12: Update on well monitoring and field operations – Michael Heath, Field Operations Coordinator a) Overview of field related activities b) Update on quarterly water levels13: General Manager’s Report and Update – The General Manager will brief the Board on the following administrative, operational, and regulatory matters of the District and any other items included in the General Manager’s written report, which may be dis14: General Counsel’s Report — The District’s legal counsel will brief the Board on pertinent legal issues and developments impacting the District since the last Board meeting, and legal counsel’s activities on behalf of the District, including without l15: Open Forum / Discussion of New Business for Future Meeting Agendas16: Adjourn Regular Meeting The above agenda schedule represents an estimate of the order for the indicated items and is subject to change at any time. Public hearings and public meetings of the District are available to all persons regardless of disabi2025-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2025-03-17
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4: Receive public comment(s) or requests to contest the above -listed application(s) for Operating Permits or Operating Permit amendments1: Call to order and declare public hearing open to the public2: Roll Call3: Board will receive a report from the General Manager describing the following applications for an Operating Permit and the General Manager’s recommendation to the Board: 1) The Emma Grand Prairie LP, for a proposed Operating Permit (OP -25-083) for a5: Discussion, consideration, and possible action on the above -listed applications for Operating Permit(s) or Operating Permit amendment(s)6: Adjourn or continue public hearing in whole or in part. Regular Board Meeting The Regular Board Meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m., or upon the adjournment of the Public Hearing on Permit Applications. The Prairielands GCD Board of Directors may discus7: Consider enforcement action for the following, including without limitation to settle the violation, order a show cause hearing to be set, or instruct the General Manager to institute a civil suit for violations of District Rules – Kathy Turner Jones8: Update on activities related to Groundwater Management Area 8 joint planning and the development of desired future conditions – Kathy Turner Jones, General Manager a) Discussion and action to authorize the general manager to execute interlocal agreem9: Update on well registration and permitting activities – Kaylin Garcia, Permitting Director a) Monthly well registration(s) report b) Report on current and YTD permitted authorization and production10: Update on public outreach activities, educational, and conservation efforts – Kaylin Garcia a) Overview of District involved activities11: Update on well monitoring and field operations – Michael Heath, Field Operations Coordinator a) Overview of field related activities12: General Manager’s Report and Update – The General Manager will brief the Board on the following administrative, operational, and regulatory matters of the District and any other items included in the General Manager’s written report, which may be dis13: General Counsel’s Report — The District’s legal counsel will brief the Board on pertinent legal issues and developments impacting the District since the last Board meeting, and legal counsel’s activities on behalf of the District, including without l14: Open Forum / Discussion of New Business for Future Meeting Agendas15: Adjourn Regular Meeting The above agenda schedule represents an estimate of the order for the indicated items and is subject to change at any time. Public hearings and public meetings of the District are available to all persons regardless of disabi2025-02-18 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2025-02-18
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2: Roll Call1: Call to order and declare public hearing open to the public3: Board will receive a report from the General Manager describing the following applications for an Operating Permit and the General Manager’s recommendation to the Board: 1) Buena Vista Bethel SUD (PWS #0700037), for a proposed amendment to an Operati4: Receive public comment(s) or requests to contest the above -listed application(s) for Operating Permits or Operating Permit amendments5: Discussion, consideration, and possible action on the above -listed applications for Operating Permits or Operating Permit amendments6: Adjourn or continue public hearing in whole or in part. Regular Board Meeting The Regular Board Meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m., or upon the adjournment of the Public Hearing(s). The Prairielands GCD Board of Directors may discuss, consider, and tak7: Rules and Bylaws Committee Report – Paul Tischler, Chair a) Brief the Board on the Committee’s activities8: Discuss, consider, and possibly take action on granting the General Manager authorization to select an additional engineering firm or licensed hydrogeologist qualified to review Groundwater Availability Certification applications – Kathy Turner Jone9: Update on public outreach activities, educational, and conservation efforts – Kaylin Garcia a) Overview of District involved activities10: Update on well registration and permitting activities – Kaylin Garcia, Permitting Director a) Monthly well registration(s) report b) Report on current and YTD permitted authorization and production11: Update on well monitoring and field operations – Michael Heath, Field Operations Coordinator a) Overview of field related activities12: General Manager’s Report and Update – The General Manager will brief the Board on the following administrative, operational, and regulatory matters of the District and any other items included in the General Manager’s written report, which may be dis13: General Counsel’s Report — The District’s legal counsel will brief the Board on pertinent legal issues and developments impacting the District since the last Board meeting, and legal counsel’s activities on behalf of the District, including without l14: Open Forum / Discussion of New Business for Future Meeting Agendas15: Adjourn Regular Meeting The above agenda schedule represents an estimate of the order for the indicated items and is subject to change at any time. Public hearings and public meetings of the District are available to all persons regardless of disabi2025-01-21 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2025-01-21
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1: Call to Order and Declare Hearing Reconvened and Open to the Public.2: Roll Call3: Receive report from the General Manager describing the following application for an exception to minimum spacing requirements and staff findings – Kathy Turner Jones: 1) Morgan Acres LLC, to continue operation of a commercial well located at 1008 Hig4: Receive public comment(s) or requests to contest the above -listed application for an exception to minimum spacing requirements5: Discussion to consider granting, denying, or amending the above -listed application for exception to minimum spacing requirements and/or the associated Operating Permit and well registration , and/or taking possible enforcement action regarding the6: Adjourn or continue public hearing in whole or in part. Public Hearing(s) on Operating Permit Applications The Prairielands GCD Board of Directors will hold a hearing(s) on the below -listed application(s) for Operating Permit s or Permit Amendments.97: 46654546) located within CCN #12983 in Johnson County. OP-24-080 not to exceed 792,800 gallons annually for 2024→2027; Public Water Supply (KB); 3) City of Grandview (PWS #1260004), for authorization through an Operating Permit (OP-24-081) to amend 7: Update on public outreach activities, educational, and conservation efforts – Kaylin Garcia, Public Relations/Education Director a) Update on District involved activities8: General Manager’s Report and Update – The General Manager will brief the Board on the following administrative, operational, and regulatory matters of the District and any other items included in the General Manager’s written report, which may be dis9: General Counsel’s Report — The District’s legal counsel will brief the Board on pertinent legal issues and developments impacting the District since the last Board meeting, and legal counsel’s activities on behalf of the District, including without l10: Open Forum / Discussion of New Business for Future Meeting Agendas11: Adjourn Regular Meeting The above agenda schedule represents an estimate of the order for the indicated items and is subject to change at any time. Public hearings and public meetings of the District are available to all persons regardless of disabi2024-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2024-12-16
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11: General Manager’s Report and Update – The General Manager will brief the Board on the following administrative, operational, and regulatory matters of the District and any other items included in the General Manager’s written report, which may be dis1: Call to order and declare public hearing open to the public2: Roll Call3: Board will receive a report from the General Manager describing the following applications for an Operating Permit and the General Manager’s recommendation to the Board: 1) City of Rio Vista (PWS #1260022), for a proposed Operating Permit (OP-24-076)32: 23943900, -97.37802500) located within CCN #11574 in Johnson County. OP-24- 076 not to exceed 44,514,904 gallons annually for 2024→2027; Public Water Supply (AK); 2) Midpoint Solar LLC, HCR 1143, Blum; for a proposed Operating Permit (OP-24-077) for4: Receive public comment(s) or requests to contest the above -listed application(s) for Operating Permits5: Discussion, consideration, and possible action on the above -listed applications for Operating Permits6: Adjourn or continue public hearing in whole or in part. Public Hearing on Exception to Spacing Requirements The Public Hearing on Exception to Spacing Requirements will begin at 9:00 a.m., or upon the adjournment of the Public Hearing on Operating P7: Discuss, consider and act on Resolution #24-008 amending and re-establishing administrative fee schedule and authorize the General Manager to take any and all action necessary for the implementation of this Resolution. – Kathy Turner Jones8: Discuss, consider, and take action to approve 2025 Board Meeting Schedule. – Kathy Turner Jones9: Update on well monitoring and field operations – Michael Heath , Field Operations Coordinator a) Update on District involved activities b) Status update on new monitoring well development and completion (Ellis County)10: Update on public outreach activities, educational, and conservation efforts – Kaylin Garcia, Public Relations/Education Director a) Update on District involved activities12: General Counsel’s Report — The District’s legal counsel will brief the Board on pertinent legal issues and developments impacting the District since the last Board meeting, and legal counsel’s activities on behalf of the District, including without l13: Open Forum / Discussion of New Business for Future Meeting Agendas14: Adjourn Regular Meeting The above agenda schedule represents an estimate of the order for the indicated items and is subject to change at any time. Public hearings and public meetings of the District are available to all persons regardless of disabi2024-11-18 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2024-11-18
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1: Call to order and declare public hearing open to the public2: Employee Five-Year Service Recognition – Rusty Zent, Field Technician3: Board will receive a report from the General Manager describing the following applications for an Operating Permit and the General Manager’s recommendation to the Board: 1) Tally, Jim, for a proposed amendment to an existing Operating Permit (OP-23-032: 51949813, - 97.10017757) located in Johnson County at 2920 Chambers Street, Venus. OP-23-041-B not to exceed a total permitted authorization of 750,000 gallons annually (→2027); Commercial Use (AK); 2) Latham Springs Baptist Encampment , 134 PR 223,97: 27587984) located .58 miles north of intersection HCR 2202 N and FM 1304, SW of Aquilla, Hill County. OP -24-069 not to exceed 6,300,000 gallons annually for 2024→2027; Recreational/Public Water Supply (KB); 3) Three W Solar, LLC , 253 HCR 1327, Hil4: Receive public comment(s) or requests to contest the above -listed application(s) for Operating Permits and Permit Amendments5: Discussion, consideration, and possible action on the above -listed applications for Operating Permits and Permit Amendments6: Board will receive a report from the General Manager describing the following applications for an Operating Permit amendment and the General Manager’s recommendation to the Board: Avalon WSC (PWS #0700019) , ( Continued from October 21, 2024, public 96: 79663354) and (PGCD -000655; 32.21716572, - 96.79924799) located within CCN #10913 in Ellis County. Amendment to OP -24-055 not to exceed a total permitted authorization of 33,171,420 gallons in 2024 and 54,142,900 gallons annually (→2027); Public W7: Receive public comment(s) or requests to contest the above-listed application for a Permit Amendment8: Discussion, consideration, and possible action on the above-listed a Permit Amendment.9: Adjourn or continue public hearing in whole or in part. Regular Board Meeting The Regular Board Meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m., or upon adjournment of the Public Hearing(s). The Prairielands GCD Board of Directors may discuss, consider, and take all10: Update on public outreach activities, educational, and conservation efforts – Kaylin Garcia, Public Relations/Education Director a) Update on District involved activities11: General Manager’s Report and Update – The General Manager will brief the Board on the following administrative, operational, and regulatory matters of the District and any other items included in the General Manager’s written report, which may be dis12: General Counsel’s Report — The District’s legal counsel will brief the Board on pertinent legal issues and developments impacting the District since the last Board meeting, and legal counsel’s activities on behalf of the District, including without l13: Open Forum / Discussion of New Business for Future Meeting Agendas14: Adjourn Regular Meeting The above agenda schedule represents an estimate of the order for the indicated items and is subject to change at any time. Public hearings and public meetings of the District are available to all persons regardless of disabi2024-10-21 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2024-10-21
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1: Call to order and declare public hearing open to the public2: Roll call3: Board will receive a report from the General Manager describing the following applications for an Operating Permit and the General Manager’s recommendation to the Board: 1) Godley ISD, for a proposed Operating Permit (OP-24-067) for authorization to 4: Receive public comment(s) or requests to contest the above -listed application(s) for Operating Permits and Permit Amendments5: Discussion, consideration, and possible action on the above -listed applications for Operating Permits and Permit Amendments6: Adjourn or continue public hearing in whole or in part. Regular Board Meeting The Regular Board Meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m., or upon adjournment of the Public Hearing(s). The Prairielands GCD Board of Directors may discuss, consider, and take all7: Hydrogeologist Report – Wade Oliver, INTERA, Inc. a) Update on District involved activities. b) Status update on new monitoring well development in Ellis County c) Update on activities and meetings related to Groundwater Management Area 8 joint plann8: Update on well monitoring and field operations – Michael Heath, Field Operations Coordinator a) Update on District involved activities b) Update on quarterly water levels9: Update on public outreach activities, educational, and conservation efforts – Kaylin Garcia, Public Relations/Education Director a) Update on District involved activities10: General Manager’s Report and Update – The General Manager will brief the Board on the following administrative, operational, and regulatory matters of the District and any other items included in the General Manager’s written report, which may be dis11: General Counsel’s Report — The District’s legal counsel will brief the Board on pertinent legal issues and developments impacting the District since the last Board meeting, and legal counsel’s activities on behalf of the District, including without l12: Open Forum / Discussion of New Business for Future Meeting Agendas13: Adjourn Regular Meeting The above agenda schedule represents an estimate of the order for the indicated items and is subject to change at any time. Public hearings and public meetings of the District are available to all persons regardless of disabi