Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors met Aug. 9

Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors met Aug. 9.

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:

President Spigener 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 Kenneth Earnest

Seven members of the Board were present, thus constituting a quorum of the Board of Directors. Also, in attendance at said meeting were Samantha Reiter 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:

President Spigener called on Director Bouche for the opening prayer and Secretary Rogers 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. SP Utility Co., Inc. (Cypresswood Subdivision)

Applicant is requesting registration of a new well and production authorization in the amount of 30,000,000 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. Hidden Arbor RV Park

Applicant is requesting registration of a new well and production authorization in the amount of 3,000,000 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. Porter Special Utility District

Applicant is requesting an amendment to an Operating Permit for an increase in production authorization in the amount of 469,143,999 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. Deer Trail Water District LLC (Lexington Heights)

Applicant is requesting registration of two new wells and production authorization in the amount of 9,250,000 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. City of Magnolia

Applicant is requesting an amendment to an Operating Permit for registration of a new well and an increase in production authorization in the amount of 162,364,000 gallons for 2022 and annually thereafter. Due to the combined max gpm of the well system for HUP039/OP-04041601, a hydrogeological report was required for the proposed amendment, LSGCD technical consultants have 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.

6. MSEC Enterprises (Montgomery Trace WS/Crown Oaks)

Applicant is requesting an amendment to an Operating Permit for registration of a new well and an increase in production authorization in the amount of 353,862,200 gallons for 2022 and annually thereafter. Due to the combined max gpm of the well system for HUP294/OP02-0011, a hydrogeological report was required for the proposed amendment. LSGCD technical consultants have 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.

7. Quadvest, LP (Lake Windcrest WS)

Applicant is requesting an amendment to an Operating Perinit for registration of a new well and an increase in production authorization in the amount of 176,650,000 gallons for 2022 and annually thereafter. 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 have 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. Hein brought to the Boards attention item #7 - Quadvest, LP (Lake Windcrest WS). Quadvest is requesting an amendment to their Operating Permit to add a well to the permitted aggregate system. This is different from the amendment request from Lake Windcrest that was received during the July board meeting. This request is for a new well at a different water plant that also serves the Lake Windcrest subdivision. However, the request is similar to the July permit amendment in that it is in a proposed location that triggered the need for a hydrogeological report as a variance for the District's spacing rules. The District's technical consultants and staff have reviewed the application and report and confirm they match the requirements set forth.

8. Ranchcrest Water System

Applicant is requesting an amendment to an Operating Permit for registration of a new well and an increase in production authorization in the amount of 39,590,900 gallons for 2022 and annually thereafter. Due to the combined max gpm of the well system for OP-05112901, a hydrogeological report was required for the proposed amendment. LSGCD technical consultants have 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.

Following Ms. Hein's report, Secretary Rogers motioned to approve items #1-8, as recommended by the General Manager. Director Bouche seconded. Motion passed.

President Spigener adjourned the public hearing on permit applications at 6:11 PM.

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