Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors met July 12

Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors met July 12.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The Board of Directors of the Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District ("District") met in regular session, open to the public held in person in the Lone Star GCD- James B. "Jim" Wesley Board Room located at 655 Conroe Park North Drive, Conroe, Texas, and remotely via the publicly accessible webinar/telephone conference call within the boundaries of the District.

CALL TO ORDER:

Vice President Traylor called to order the Public Hearing on Permit Applications at 6:03 PM announcing the meeting open to the public.

ROLL CALL:

The roll was called of the members of the Board of Directors, to wit:

Jon Paul Bouché

Larry Rogers

Jonathan Prykryl

Janice Thigpen

Stuart Traylor Jim Spigener

Six members of the Board were present, thus constituting a quorum of the Board of Directors. Also, in attendance at said meeting were Samantha Reiter, General Manager; Stacey V. Reese, District Counsel; and members of the public. Copies of the public sign-in sheets and comment cards received are attached hereto as Exhibit "A" to the Regular Board of Directors Meeting minutes.

PRAYER AND PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE:

Vice President Traylor called on Director Bouche for the opening prayer and Director Thigpen to lead the Pledge of Allegiance and the Pledge of Allegiance to the state flag.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

No comments were received.

Ms. Hein briefed the Board on permit applications received for the month and reported that there were eight applications received for this month. Applications for consideration and recommended for possible approval included the below:

1. Regina Sandefer

Applicant is requesting registration of a new well and production authorization in the amount of 920,000 gallons for 2022 and annually thereafter. Based on technical review of the information supplied, it is the General Manager's recommendation to approve that which is requested.

2. Ancestral Supplements HQ

Applicant is requesting registration of a new well and production authorization in the amount of 320,000 gallons for 2022 and annually thereafter. Based on technical review of the information supplied, it is the General Manager's recommendation to approve that which is requested.

3. New Caney Self Storage, LLC

Applicant is requesting registration of an existing well and production authorization in the amount of 178,510 gallons for 2022 and annually thereafter. Based on technical review of the information supplied, it is the General Manager's recommendation to approve that which is requested.

4. Gideon Water LLC (The Preserve Subdivision)

Applicant is requesting registration of a new well and production authorization in the amount of 7,500,000 gallons for 2022 and annually thereafter. Based on technical review of the information supplied, it is the General Manager's recommendation to approve that which is requested.

5. Shadyside Land Company, LLC

Applicant is requesting an amendment to an Operating Permit for registration of a new well. Based on technical review of the information supplied, it is the General Manager's recommendation to approve that which is requested.

6. KSW Holdings, L.P. (Big Sky Barn)

Applicant is requesting an amendment to an Operating Permit for an increase in production authorization in the amount of 400,000 gallons for 2022 and annually thereafter. Based on technical review of the information supplied, it is the General Manager's recommendation to approve that which is requested.

7. Indigo Lake Estates POA

Applicant is requesting an amendment to an Operating Permit for registration of a new well. Based on technical review of the information supplied, it is the General Manager's recommendation to approve that which is requested.

Following Ms. Hein's report, Director Bouche motioned to approve items #1-7, as recommended by the General Manager. Secretary Rogers seconded. Motion passed.

8. Quadvest, LP (Lake Windcrest)

Applicant is requesting an amendment to an Operating Permit for registration of a new well. Due to the combined max gpm of the well system for HUP178/OP03-0025K and required documentation to request exemption from spacing rules, a hydrogeological report was required for the proposed amendment. LSGCD technical consultants reviewed the submitted hydrogeological report and found it meets the requirements as detailed in District Rules and guidance documents. Based on technical review of the information supplied, it is the General Manager's recommendation to approve that which is requested.

Ms. Reiter brought to the Boards attention that it was discovered during review of the application materials provided for Item #8 that a majority of the wells listed on the existing Lake Windcrest permit document had incorrect or false information that was previously submitted by Quadvest, LP representatives. It was Ms. Reiter's recommendation that District staff work with Quadvest, LP representatives to correct the information included in their permits. Treasure Spigener recommended the District give Quadvest, LP a 90-day time limit to review and work with District staff to update or amend the permits. Ms. Reiter confirmed that District staff would reach out to Quadvest, LP to start the 90-day review time.

Following Ms. Reiter's report, Treasurer Spigener motioned to approve item #8, as recommended by the General Manager. Director Pykryl seconded. Motion passed.

Vice President Traylor adjourned the public hearing on permit applications at 6:08 PM.

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