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Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Directors met Feb. 9.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD PRESENT: Rosa Alvarez, Emily Anderson, Chris Canonico, Pete Cite, Steve Gillett, Don Johnson, Ken Keller, William Latimer, Shannon Lucas, Katherine Mears, Lindy Murff, Alan Petrov, Kathy Rogers, Melinda Salazar, Kyle Sears, Shaun Theriot Smith
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD ABSENT: Sarah Benavides, Susan Baird, Augustus Campbell
PRESIDING: Alan Petrov, Chairman
1. CALL TO ORDER OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING. Chairman Petrov called the regular meeting of the Board of Directors to order at 10:03 a.m. and noted the presence of a quorum. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
2. ACCEPT COMMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC. None.
3. ADMINISTER THE OATH OF OFFICE TO BOARD MEMBERS. Ms. Truscott administered the Oath of Office to Ms. Emily Anderson, Mr. Chris Canonico, Chairman Alan Petrov, and Mr. Shaun Theriot-Smith.
4. ELECTION OF BOARD OFFICERS. Mr. Canonico moved to re-elect the current slate of officers: Mr. Petrov (Chairman), Ms. Baird (Vice-Chairman), and Mr. Cite (Secretary); it was seconded by Mr. Latimer. Chairman Petrov asked if there were any other nominations, and hearing none, Mr. Petrov put the question, and after the vote, announced the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Campbell is now present.
5. APPROVALOFTHEMINUTESOFTHEREGULARBOARDMEETINGOFJANUARY 12, 2022. Ms. Mears moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of January 12, 2022, be approved; it was seconded by Ms. Lucas. Chairman Petrov put the question, and after the vote, announced the motion carried. None opposed. Ms. Baird is now present.
6. HEARING EXAMINERS REPORT. Ms. Helen Stewart Truscott presented the Hearing Examiner's Report for January 2022, including the testimony and findings for American Jereh International Corporation, lsochem Logistics, and Versa Bucket, L.L.C. Ms. Rogers moved to accept the Hearing Examiner's recommendations, as amended; it was seconded by Ms. Baird. Chairman Petrov called for abstentions. No abstentions. Chairman Petrov put the question, and after the vote, announced the motion carried. None opposed.
7. EMERGENCY PERMITS. The Board considered the General Manager's action in granting emergency permits to Certified Pipe Services, Inc., Filiberto Galindo, Harris County MUD No. 418, Sigma Interests, L.L.C., Tomball ISD (Rosehill Elementary), and Martin Vega. There were no motions to review the actions of the General Manager.
8. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PURPOSE OF HEARING TESTIMONY REGARDING THE DETERMINATION OF THE EFFECTS OF GROUNDWATER WITHDRAWAL ON LAND SUBSIDENCE DURING THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2021. Mr. Petrov stated that holding this hearing is an annual requirement by statute. Mr. Turco provided an overview of the Annual Report scope and stated that the hearing is planned for 10:00 AM on Thursday, April 28, 2022. Mr. C6te moved to approve Resolution No. 2022-1081, it was seconded by Mr. Canonico. Chairman Petrov put the question, and after the vote, announced the motion carried. None opposed. (This resolution is in full in the official records of the Harris Galveston Subsidence District being resolution No. 2022-1081 ).
9. RECEIVEBRIEFINGFROMSTAFFONTHESTATUSOFTHEJOINTREGULATORY PLAN. Dr. Petersen briefed the Board on the status of the Joint Regulatory Plan Review.
10. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION FOR CHRISTINA M. PETERSEN, PH.D., P.E., FOR HER EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO THE DISTRICT IN HER ROLE AS THE DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER FROM 2019-2022. Chairman Petrov read the commendation into the record, after which, Dr. Petersen was presented with a plaque. Ms. Baird moved to approve Resolution No. 2022-1082, it was seconded by Ms. Mears. Chairman Petrov put the question, and affer the vote, announced the motion carried. None opposed. (This resolution is in full in the official records of the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District being resolution No. 2022-1082).
11. GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT. Mr. Turco submitted the General Manager's Report. (The General Manager's Report is in full in the official records of the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District as part of the Board's Agenda Packet for this meeting.)
12. LEGAL MATTERS. District Counsel was not in attendance.
I 3. EXECUTIVE SESSION. None.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE BOARD, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 10:47 A.M.
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