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Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Directors met May 11.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD PRESENT: Rosa Alvarez, Susan Baird, Chris Canonico, Pete Côté, Steve Gillett, Don Johnson, Jason Long, Craig Lovell, Shannon Lucas, Katherine Mears, Lindy Murff, Alan Petrov, Kyle Sears,
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD ABSENT: Emily Anderson, Sarah Benavides, Augustus Campbell, Ken Keller, Melinda Salazar, Shaun Theriot-Smith
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. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF APRIL 13, 2022. Mr. Côté moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of April 13, 2022, be approved; it was seconded by Ms. Mears. Chairman Petrov put the question, and after the vote, announced the motion carried. None opposed. Ms. Benavides is now present.
4. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN UPDATED GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION PLAN SUBMITTED BY RALSTON ACRES. Mr. Turco stated that the Ralston Acres groundwater conservation plan that is presented today is similar to the ones in the past. The plan reflects information given to the District by Ralston Acres and includes some additional requirements that the District has conveyed to them during meetings with Ralston Acres. Mr. Gillett, moved to approve the updated groundwater conservation plan submitted by Ralston Acres. It was seconded by Ms. Baird. 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. 2022-1085)
5. HEARING EXAMINERS REPORT, Ms. Helen Stewart Truscott presented the Hearing Examiner's Report for April 2022, including the testimony and findings for 1924 Aldine Western, L.L.C., Javid Alavinezhad, Crisler Trucking, Dynamic Glass Real Estate, L.L.C., Juan Guerrero, Gulshan Enterprises, Inc., Herrera Family Revocable Trust, Francisco Herrera, Victor & Maricela Manteca Pesic, and Verizon Wireless. Ms. Baird moved to accept the Hearing Examiner's recommendations as amended; it was seconded by Mr. Murff. Chairman Petrov called for abstentions. Ms. Lucas abstained from Harris County M.U.D. 321 & 406, and Harris County M.U.D. 525. Chairman Petrov put the question, and after the vote, announced the motion carried. None opposed.
6. EMERGENCY PERMITS. The Board considered the General Manager's action in granting emergency permits to Battleground Concrete, Peggy Browning, Bussell & Sons, L.L.C., DAF Operations, Marlon R. Davis, Ivone Del Rio, EMS Management, Five Companies, L.L.C. (16319), Five Companies, L.L.C. (16318), Pat Garrett, JW Congregation Support, Inc., Lago Municipal Utility District 1A, Lanier Library, Eduardo Lozano, Miller & Miller REI, Matt Murphey, Horacio Pastor, Francisca Prado, Rodney Rodriguez, South Coast Utilities, L.L.C., Juan Suarez, and Templo de Poder y Gozo. There were no motions to review the actions of the General Manager.
7. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE DISTRICT ANNUAL GROUNDWATER REPORT FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2021 TO DECEMBER 31, 2021. Mr. Mike Turco, General Manager, stated that this report is the primary product of the District, is produced annually, and includes data on groundwater use to determine the effects of groundwater withdrawal on subsidence within the District during the preceding calendar year. This 47th annual report and the Executive Summary are both available on the HGSD website. Ms. Ashley Greuter, Interim Deputy General Manager, presented the executive summary. Mr. Canonico moved to accept the 2021 Annual Groundwater Report as presented; it was seconded by Mr. Côté. 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 1086)
8. CONSIDER A RATIFICATION OF BOARD ACTION TAKEN ON MARCH 9, 2022 MODIFYING THE SALARY OF THE GENERAL MANAGER AND INCREASING THE 2022 APPROVED GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR PERSONNEL EXPENSES. Mr. Canonico moved to approve the ratification, it was seconded by Ms. Mears. After discussion, Chairman Petrov Chairman Petrov put the question and after the vote, announced the motion carried. None opposed.
9. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH TINKER, L.L.C., FOR TECHNICAL SERVICES REGARDING THE DISTRICT'S WATER CONSERVATION EDUCATION PROGRAM. Mr. Turco provided the background for the Water Conservation Program, and the process for selection of a firm to provide services to support the program. He also stated that the Water Conservation Committee met on May 2, 2022, to discuss the Staff recommendation to approve this agreement. Ms. Mears moved to approve the contract with Tinker, L.L.C., it was seconded by Mr. Côté. 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. 2022-1087)
10.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM STAFF ON THE STATUS OF THE JOINT REGULATORY PLAN. Ashley Greuter, Interim Deputy General Manager, briefed the Board on the status of the Joint Regulatory Plan Review.
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. Mr. Ellis updated the Board on recent litigation on groundwater issues.
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION. None.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE BOARD, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 11:39 A.M.
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