Victoria County Groundwater Conservation District

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1 Directors: Mark Meek President Jerry Hroch Vice-President Barbara Dietzel Secretary Thurman Clements Kenneth Eller THE STATE OF TEXAS VCTORA COUNTY The Victoria County Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors' Meeting and Permit Hearings convened at the Dr. Pattie Dodson Health Center, 2805 N. Navarro St., Room 108, Victoria, Victoria County, Texas, on July 18, 2014 at 9:00AM. Meeting Attendance: Precinct 1: Precinct 2: Precinct 3: Precinct 4: At Large: General Manager: Legal Counsel: Agenda tems - Mr. Jerry Hroch, Vice President Mr. Thurman Clements, Jr., Director Mrs. Barbara Dietzel, Secretary Mr. Mark Meek, President Mr. Kenneth Eller, Director Mr. Timothy Andruss Mr. James Allison Present Present Present Present Present Present Present 1. Call to order and welcome guests. Meeting Discussion: Mr. Meek called the meeting to order at 9:00AM. The following guests were present: Mr. Larry Mamoran, Mr. Paul Faulkner, Mr. David Horecka, Mr. Joe Doss, Mr. Randy Bena, Mr. Jerry James, Ms. Amy Beussink, Mr. Mark Kasmarek, Mr. George Ozuna, Mr. Ryan Banta, and Mr. Tom Burley. Board Action: None. 2. Public Comment. Meeting Discussion: Mr. James provided an update regarding the GW/SW exchange program of the City of Victoria. Board Action: None. 3. Consent Agenda (Related documents delivered to board members prior to the meeting.) All consent agenda items list~d are considered to be routine by the District and can be acted upon by one motion. VCGCD Minutes- July 18, 2014 Page 1 of 20

2 Meeting Discussion: None. Board Action: Mr. Eller moved to (1) accept and approve the meeting minutes for the meetings held on June 20, 2014; (2) accept and approve the Financial Statements for May 2014 and June 2014; (3) issue payment to NTERA for invoices , , and in the amount of $7, upon receipt of funds from PVGCD; (4) authorize the general manager to pay the following invoices from the appropriate accounts. 1. NV# B Environmental- $ NV# Catherine L. Ozment CPA PLLC- $ NV# Catherine L. Ozment CPA PLLC- $ NV# Catherine L. Ozment CPA PLLC- $ NV# Pastor, Behling, and Wheeler, LLC- $ NV# Pastor, Behling, and Wheeler, LLC- $4, NV# Pastor, Behling, and Wheeler, LLC- $ NV# Venkatesh Uddameri, Ph.D., P.E. - $3, Mr. Clements seconded the motion. The following vote was made. 4. Permit Hearing and consideration of, including action on, permit applications - Mr. J. Paul Faulkner for Zion Lutheran Church seeks approval of a historic validation permit requested under application AVW for grandfathered well GW for public water system uses located on a 3.13 acre tract of land located near the intersection of FM 236 and Reinecke Rd., Victoria County, Texas. The requested production amount was 1.43 acre-feet per year. Mr. Meek opened the permit hearing at 9:09 AM. Meeting Discussion: Mr. Andruss explained that Mr. Faulkner had submitted administratively complete application with an explanation for the basis of the estimate of 1.43 acre-feet per year for public water system uses prior to year The application includes an Affidavit of Past Production. Public Comment: None. Board Action: Mr. Eller moved to close the permit hearing at 9:10AM. Ms. Dietzel seconded the motion. The following vote was made. VCGCD Minutes- July 18, 2014 Page 2 of 20

3 Board Action: Mr. Eller moved to authorize the general manager to issue a historic use validation permit to Zion Lutheran Church for 1.43 acre-feet per year for public water system uses in accordance with the Rules of the District. Mr. Hroch seconded the motion. The following vote was made. 5. Permit Hearing and consideration of, including action on, permit applications - Mr. William J. Wagner, Jr., seeks renewal of operating permit OP under application ARPP for non-grandfathered well NW for irrigation uses located on a acre tract of land located near the intersection of lower Mission Valley Road and Fawn Drive, Victoria County, Texas. The requested production amount is acre-feet per year. Mr. Meek opened the permit hearing at 9:12AM. Meeting Discussion: Mr. Andruss explained that the District adopted provision related to the renewal of production permits in Rule 4.9. Mr. And russ explained that the District issued production permit OP to Mr. William J. Wagner, Jr. in October Mr. Wagner indicated on the renewal application that the "relevant facts" relating to the original permit application had not changed. Public Comment: None. Board Action: Mr. Clements moved to close the permit hearing at 9:13AM. Mr. Eller seconded the motion. The following vote was made. VCGCD Minutes- July 18, 2014 Page 3 of 20

4 Board Action: Mr. Clements moved to 1) renew the authorization to produce groundwater for non-exempt uses from well NW with and Authorized Maximum Rate of Production of acre-feet per year; and 2) authorize the general manager to issue a production permit to Mr. William J. Wagner, Jr. with an expiration date of July 31, Mr. Eller seconded the motion. The following vote was made. 6. Permit Hearing and consideration of, including action on, permit applications - Mr. Brandun Knocke for K & K Group, LLC seeks approval of an operating permit requested under application AOW for grandfathered well GW for commercial uses located on an 18.0 acre tract of land located near the intersection of U.S. 59 and U.S. Hwy 87 S., Victoria County, Texas. The requested production amount is 4.0 acre-feet per year. Mr. Meek opened the permit hearing at 9:15 AM. Meeting Discussion: Mr. And russ explained that the applicant sought a production permit (new use permit) authorizing the production of grandfathered, non-exempt-use well GW at a rate of 20 gallons per minute and 4.0 acrefeet per year for commercial uses. Mr. And russ explained that based on the location of the subject well, the size of the subject property, and the requested production rates, the application request satisfied the relevant provisions of the Rules of the District. Public Comment: None. Board Action: Mr. Eller moved to close the permit hearing at 9:18AM. Mr. Clements seconded the motion. The following vote was made. Board Action: Mr. Eller moved to authorize the general manager to issue an operating permit to K & K Group, LLC Trucking, nc. under application AOW with the following conditions in accordance with the District Rules: VCGCD Minutes- July 18, 2014 Page 4 of 20

5 1. Authorized Purpose of Use: Commercial uses; 2. Authorized maximum Rate of Production per Minute: 20 GPM; 3. Authorized maximum Rate of Production per Year: 4.0 ac-ft/yr. Mr. Hroch seconded the motion. The following vote was made. With five (5} ayes and zero (0) nays, the motion passed. 7. Permit Hearing and consideration of, including action on, permit applications - Mr. Brandun Knocke for K & K Group, LLC seeks approval of drilling and operating permits requested under applications ADW and AOW for a non-grandfathered well for commercial uses located on a 18.0 acre tract of land located near the intersection of 1-59 and U.S. Hwy. 87 S., Victoria County, Texas. The requested production amount is 4.0 acre-feet per year. Mr. Meek opened the permit hearing at 9:20 AM. Meeting Discussion: Mr. And russ explained that based on the location of the subject property relative to registered wells, the size of the subject property, and the requested production rates, the application request satisfied the relevant provisions of the Rules of the District. Public Comment: None. Board Action: Mr. Eller moved to close permit hearing at 9:22AM. Mr. Hroch seconded the motion. The following vote was made. Board Action: Mr. Eller moved to authorize the general manager to (1) issue a drilling permit to K & K Group, LLC under application ADW with the condition that the new well shall not be located within 50 feet of the nearest property line, and (2) issue an operating permit to K & K Group, LLC under application AOW with the following conditions in accordance with the District Rules: 1. Authorized Purpose of Use: Commercial uses; 2. Authorized maximum Rate of Production per Minute: 20 GPM; VCGCD Minutes- July 18, 2014 Page 5 of 20

6 3. Authorized maximum Rate of Production per Year: 4.0 ac-ftlyr. Mr. Clements seconded the motion. The following vote was made. 8. Permit Hearing and consideration of, including action on, permit applications - Mr. Joe D. Doss for Acosta Sons of Hermann Lodge #265 seeks approval of an operating permit requested under application AOWF for a grandfathered well field consisting of grandfathered wells GW and GW for public water system uses located on a 2.55 acre tract of land located near the intersection of FM 1686 and Commerce St., Victoria County, Texas. The requested production amount is acre-feet per year. Mr. Meek opened the permit hearing at 9:24AM. Meeting Discussion: Mr. And russ explained that the applicant had submitted administratively complete applications to seek a production permit for a well field. The well field is comprised of two grandfathered, non-exempt use wells. Due to the inability to accurately estimate the historic use and a desire to ensure that an adequate volume of production is permitted, the applicant is seeking a production permit under the provisions for non-historic use. Based on the information provided and the District's limited ability to precisely determine the location of the existing wells relative to property boundaries, it appears that the spacing and production limitations of the District would be satisfied if the permitting request is granted. Permitting requirements of the District's rules related to non-historic use wells specify that water level measurement must be taken from two wells to demonstrate compliance with drawdown performance conditions. Provided that both wells of the field are used for monitoring this requirement can be achieved. Public Comment: None. Board Action: Mr. Eller moved to close the permit hearing at 9:38AM. Mr. Clements seconded the motion. The following vote was made. VCGCD Minutes- July 18, 2014 Page 6 of 20

7 Board Action: Mr. Eller moved to authorize the General Manager to issue production permit for the well field comprised of GW and GW with the following conditions in accordance with the District Rules: 1) Authorized Purpose of Use: Public Water System. 2) Authorized Maximum Rate of Production per minute: 50 GPM. 3) Authorized Maximum Rate of Production per year: acre-feet/yr. 4) Estimated drawdown at nearest property line shall not exceed 5' feet. 5) Water level monitoring shall be performed at least annually at each well of the well field. Mr. Hroch seconded the motion. The following vote was made. 9. Permit Hearing and consideration of, including action on, permit applications - Mr. Mike Dalton for Dalton Trucking, nc. seeks approval of an operating permit requested under application AOW for non-grandfathered well NW for commercial uses located on a 4.0 acre tract of land located near the intersection of Midway and Old Hwy. Rd., Victoria County, Texas. The requested production amount is 2.0 acre-feet per year. Mr. Meek opened the permit hearing at 9:40 AM. Meeting Discussion: Mr. Andruss explained that the applicant sought a production permit (new use permit) authorizing the production of nongrandfathered, non-exempt-use well NW at a rate of 20 gallons per minute and 2.0 acre-feet per year for commercial uses. Mr. And russ explained that based on the location of the subject well, the size of the subject property, and the requested production rates, the application request satisfied the relevant provisions of the Rules of the District. Public Comment: None. Board Action: Mr. Eller moved to close the permit hearing at 9:54AM. Mr. Clements seconded the motion. The following vote was made. VCGCD Minutes- July 18, 2014 Page 7 of 20

8 Board Action: Mr. Eller moved to authorize the general manager to issue an operating permit to Dalton Trucking, nc., for non-grandfathered well NW , under application AOW with the following conditions in accordance with the District Rules: 1. Authorized Purpose of Use: Commercial uses; 2. Authorized Maximum Rate of Production per Minute: 20 GPM; 3. Authorized Maximum Rate of Production per Year: 2.0 ac-ftlyr. Mr. Hroch seconded the motion. The following vote was made. 10. Permit Hearing and consideration of, including action on, permit applications - Mr. Paul B. Hughes and Mr. Greg Westbrook for lnvista S.a.r.l., LLC Victoria Site seeks approval of 1) an operating permit for water well GW with an individual annual maximum production rate of acre-feet of groundwater for industrial uses, 2) an operating permit for water well GW with an individual annual maximum production rate of acre-feet of groundwater for industrial uses, and 3) an aggregate production permit for the inter-connected well field with an aggregate maximum production rate of acre-feet of groundwater per year for industrial and public water supply uses, under applications AOW , AOW and AAP The well field is located on a 3, acre tract of land located near the intersection of FM 1686 and Old Bloomington Rd. N., Victoria County, Texas. Mr. Meek opened the permit hearing at 9:56 AM. Meeting Discussion: Mr. Andruss explained that NVSTA submitted permit applications AOW , AOW and AAP in July 2013 seeking authorization to increase the volume of groundwater that could be produced from the interconnected, grandfathered, non-exempt use wells located on the NVSTA plant site in Victoria County. Mr. And russ explained that due to the groundwater production capacity of subject wells GW and GW , NVSTA submitted technical information regarding potential impacts on the groundwater resources if the groundwater was produced from the wells at the production level requested in the permit applications. NVSTA requested authorization to produce cumulative volume of 2,250 acre-feet per year from the two subject wells. VCGCD Minutes- July 18, 2014 Page 8 of 20

9 NVSTA submitted revised permit applications designated AOW , AOW , and APP in November The applications included a revision to cumulative pumping rates including a reduction of annual cumulative production rate to 1,679 acre-feet per year from the two subject wells. NVSTA submitted a letter to the District dated January 20, 2014 amending the previously submitted applications revising the annual cumulative production rate to 1,550 acre-feet per year from the two subject wells and specify the acreage associated with the applications with the " acre parcel." Mr. And russ explained that the District requested that Dr. Uddameri review and evaluate the applications and technical information submitted with the original applications. Dr. Uddameri has submitted a draft report regarding his evaluation. n response to the report developed by Dr. Uddameri, NVSTA submitted amended applications AOW , AOW and AAP modifying their previous permit request. Based on the transmittal letter, other previous submittals and revisions received thus far, and the historic use permits previously issued by the District, the District understands that NVSTA S.a.r.l., LLC seeks the approval of groundwater production permits to complement the existing historic use validation permits VP issued for GW authorizing the production of acrefeet of groundwater per year for pubic water system uses, VP issued for well GW authorizing the production of acre feet of groundwater per year for pubic water system uses, and AP authorizing the aggregate production of acre-feet of groundwater for public water system uses from wells GW and GW Specifically, the District understands that NVSTA S.a.r.l., LLC requested that the District issue the following groundwater production permits under the previous set of Rules of the District: 1. an operating permit for water well GW with an individual annual maximum production rate of acre-feet of groundwater for industrial uses; 2. an operating permit for water well GW with an individual annual maximum production rate of acre-feet of groundwater for industrial uses; and 3. an aggregate production permit for inter-connected system comprised of water wells GW and GW with an aggregate maximum production rate of acre-feet of groundwater per year for industrial and public water supply uses with a provision to authorize either well to produce an amount of groundwater in any single calendar year not to exceed acre-feet. VCGCD Minutes- July 18, 2014 Page 9 of 20

10 Public Comment: None. Board Action: Mr. Eller moved to close the permit hearing at 10:09 AM. Mr. Clements seconded the motion. The following vote was made. Board Action: Mr. Eller moved to authorize the General Manager to: 1. ssue a production permit to NVSTA S.a.r.l. LLC for grandfathered well GW in accordance with the Rules of District in effect prior to November 15, 2013, with the following conditions: A Authorized Purpose of Use: ndustrial Uses; B. Authorized Maximum Rate of Production per Year: ac.ft./yr. 2. ssue a production permit to NVSTA S.a.r.l. LLC for grandfathered well GW in accordance with the Rules of the District in effect prior to November 15, 2013, with the following conditions: A Authorized Purpose of Use: ndustrial; B. Authorized Maximum Rate of Production per Year: ac.ft./yr. 3. ssue a revised aggregate production permit for wells GW and GW with an aggregate maximum production rate per year of ac.ft./yr. for industrial and public water system uses. Mr. Hroch seconded the motion. The following vote was made. 11. Permit Hearing and consideration of, including action on, permit applications - Mr. Randy L. Bena for Victoria County Port Facilities Corporation seeks renewal of drilling permit DP requested under application ADW for a non-grandfathered well to be used for dock operations and public supply uses located on a 1,813 acre tract of land located near the intersection of Old Bloomington Rd. and DuPont Rd., Victoria County, Texas. The previously authorized production amount water acre-feet per year. Mr. Meek opened the permit hearing at 10:13 AM. VCGCD Minutes- July 18, 2014 Page 10 of 20

11 Meeting Discussion: The District had previously granted a permit to Victoria County Port Facilities Corporation for the purposes of drilling a proposed nongrandfathered, non-exempt-use well. Due to delays associated with contracting the construction of the project the drilling of the well was postponed ultimately beyond the 180-day term of the permit. Mr. Bena representing the Victoria County Port Facilities Corporation had requested that the Board re-authorize the previously issued drilling permit for an additional180-day period. Public Comment: None. Board Action: Mr. Eller moved to close the permit hearing at 10:14 AM. Mr. Clements seconded the motion. The following vote was made. Board Action: Mr. Clements moved to authorize the general manager to issue drilling permit DP with a revised expiration date of January 15, Mr. Eller seconded the motion. The following vote was made. 12. Consideration of and possible action on matters related to the technical requirements for permit application for high-production-rate, non-grandfathered water wells, well fields, and well systems. Meeting Discussion: Mr. And russ explained that the District currently required parties applying for large-scale groundwater production permits conduct an impact assessment to demonstrate that the proposed production rate will not cause deleterious impacts and effects on the aquifer and other inter-connected hydrologic systems are within limits that are acceptable to the district as specified in the VCGCD's adopted management plan and production rules. Mr. And russ explained that while the acceptable impacts for a well producing 360,00 gallons per day or higher and the performance measures are clearly defined within the district's production rules (Rule and Rule ), there is flexibility provided to the applicants with regards to how these impacts are to be assessed and performance measures evaluated. This flexibility allows applicants VCGCD Minutes- July 18, 2014 Page 11 of 20

12 to utilize available site-specific information and acceptable and credible modeling tools and methodologies to establish that the proposed level of production will not cause undue impact on the aquifer. However, the flexibility may also lead to inconsistent and incomplete evaluations, be based on usage of data that is not verifiable and/or utilize models that are not accepted by the hydrologic community or lead to highly non-conservative estimates. All these factors will lead to significant delays in the permitting process and add financial and logistic costs both to the District and the applicant. Mr. And russ explained that Dr. Uddameri had, at the request of the District, proposed to develop an evaluation framework and an associated modeling tool that will help streamline the permit evaluation process. Board Action: Mr. Clements moved to accept the proposal submitted by Dr. Uddameri regarding High-Volume Permit Application Evaluation Tool and Guidance and authorize the Dr. Uddameri to complete the proposed work. Mr. Eller seconded the motion. The following vote was made. 13. Consideration of and possible action on production permit renewals. Meeting Discussion: The District continues to work with permit holders in need of permit renewals. For those permits due to expire in 2014, renewal applications have not been submitted: OP held by Kenneth Marbach; OP held by City of Victoria; OP held by Jose Vara-Munoz Board Action: None. 14. Consideration of and possible action on technical review of disposal and injection well applications. Meeting Discussion: PBW continues to monitor injection wells within Victoria County. The District has several protests of injection well applications registered with the Railroad Commission of Texas. Mr. And russ presented the technical assessment of two injection well applications for well sites located in Victoria County: Pintail applications & Mr. Wickham's assessment of risk in both cases was low risk. Mr. Wickham has informed the District that KDM, an injection well operator with operations within Victoria County, has sought his services in the development of a monitoring plan. Mr. Wickham seeks feedback VCGCD Minutes- July 18, 2014 Page 12 of 20

13 from the District regarding this opportunity as it relates to his relationship with the District and the possible appearance of a conflict of interest. Board Action: Mr. Clements moved to accept the reports submitted by Mr. Wickham and authorize the General Manager to withdraw the protests to applications identified as RRC Tracking Numbers: and Mr. Eller seconded the motion. The following vote was made. 15. Consideration of and possible action on matters related to comparisons of management plans of districts within Groundwater Management Area 15. Meeting Discussion: Mr. And russ explained that the Groundwater conservation districts are required by statute (TWC (b)) to "consider the plans individually and shall compare them to other management plans then in force in the management area." Mr. And russ presented an assessment of the management plans. l District Name Plan Version i )Bee!Groundwater!conservation \District!Version 2013 ]Calhoun County!Groundwater!conservation District lcoastal Bend!Groundwater Conservation! District TWC (c)(1): lmpactofmp Goals on Planning Positive mpact NA Positive mpact TWC 36.10S(cj-(2): ] TWC Effectiveness of (c)(2): MP Measures for 1 Degree to Conserving and which MP Protecting GW and 1 achieve the Preventing Waste DFC Pos~~~:ffect r Adequate [Achievement of[ NA DFC J uu J 1 NA 1! f. ~ Positive Effect 1 NA- MP r \ Adopted prior J Adt~p~~~ by J VCGCD Minutes- July 18, 2014 Page 13 of 20

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15 ,, Victoria County Groundwater Conservation District 'Conservation,,'District/!Version 2011 fvict~~iac~~~ty JF>~~iii~e mpact!groundwater '!:Conservation District l\,/ersion 2013 "~ " --r... Positive Effect 1 Adequate!Achievement of DFC Management plans for of Districts within Groundwater Management Area 15 are available at the following web address: Board Action: None. 16. Consideration of and possible action on matters related to GMA 15 Desired Future Conditions and possible proposals for new or amended DFC statements. Meeting Discussion: Mr. And russ explained that under TWC (d), GMAs must propose for adoption desired future conditions for the relevant aquifers. During the previous DFC development cycle, GMA 15 designated the Gulf Coast Aquifer System as a relevant aquifer and subsequently developed a DFC for the aquifer. The decision to limit the designation of relevant aquifers within GMA 15 to the Gulf Coast Aquifer System was based on a number of practical considerations including the lack of suitable groundwater availability models for other aquifers intersecting GMA 15 and the limited, if not complete absence, of groundwater production from the other aquifers. The decision appeared to be appropriate given practical considerations and the statutory requirements in effect at the time. However, given the present circumstances (i.e., increase interest in poor-quality groundwater resources) related to water planning and statutory requirements for groundwater management, a limiting the designation of relevant aquifers to the Gulf Coast Aquifer System (despite the practical considerations above) may not be appropriate during the current DFC development cycle. Board Action: Mr. Clements moved to authorize the general manager and legal counsel to draft a resolution regarding the designation of aquifers as relevant for the DFC development process for consideration at a future meeting. Mr. Eller seconded the motion. The following vote was made. VCGCD Minutes- July 18, 2014 Page 15 of 20

16 17. Consideration of and possible action on matters related to budget development for fiscal year Meeting Discussion: Mr. And russ explained that in order to prepare for the District's budgeting process and progress with the District's development of groundwater-related science and information, USGS developed a number of proposals at the District's request. Mr. Ozuna and representatives from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) will provide an overview of three proposals. Mr. Andruss explained that in addition, VSD has submitted a proposal for expanding the groundwater conservation education program to East High School. Board Action: None. 18. Consideration of and possible action on matters related to tax assessment and collection services. Meeting Discussion: Mr. Andruss explained that as requested by the Board, the District had investigated the establishment of new tax freezes and exemption as authorized by state law. Given the deadline to certify the tax roll, the District will not be able to establish new freezes or exemption for the 2014 tax levy. Additional information will be provided at future meetings to afford the Board the opportunity to establish any new freezes or exemptions for the 2015 tax levy. Board Action: None. 19. Consideration of and possible action on matters related to aquifer monitoring efforts and activities in the District. Meeting Discussion: Mr. Andruss explained that the District continued to sample wells in near proximity to the landfill for the purpose of tracking arsenic levels. The limited sampling demonstrates variability in the arsenic levels of the wells that had been sampled over the last three years. Board Action: None. 20. Consideration of and possible action on matters related to the management goals, objectives and performance standards of the District's management plan. Meeting Discussion: Mr. And russ discussed a list of the performance standards established in the District's management plan. The District is currently VCGCD Minutes- July 18, 2014 Page 16 of 20

17 carrying out the necessary activities to satisfy/achieve the management plan performance standards. Board Action: None. 21. Consideration of and possible action on complaints, investigation violations, and enforcement actions. Meeting Discussion: Mr. Andruss explained that as discussed previously, the District is attempting to coordinate a community meeting in the Bloomington Area to inform the residence of the water quality issue near and around Serene Dr. and seek their help and cooperation for our monitoring efforts. The District is looking at dates in late July and early August to host a meeting at the Bloomington SO High School for this purpose. Board Action: None. 22. Consideration of and possible action on matters related to the jurisdictional authority of the Clean Water Act. Meeting Discussion: Mr. Andruss explained that the Texana Groundwater Conservation District requested the drafting of a resolution regarding attempts to expand the jurisdictional authority of the Clean Water Act for its consideration as well as consideration by the Victoria County Groundwater Conservation District. The TGCD adopted a resolution expressing their opposition to this effort. A copy of the resolution, with appropriate revisions to reflect the membership of the VCGCD Board, was included in the packet materials. Board Action: Mr. Clements moved to adopt the Resolution Number: A, regarding the jurisdictional authority of the Clean Water Act. Mr. Eller seconded the motion. The following vote was made. 23. Consideration of and possible action on matters related to office administration, personnel and staffing, organization, and administrative policies. Meeting Discussion: Mr. And russ explained that in order to properly setup the District's record management program, the District must establish a records management policy and officially designate the records manager. The Board had previous designated Mrs. Dietzel as the records manager. Copies of a draft VCGCD Minutes- July 18, 2014 Page 17 of 20

18 records management policy and form to designate a records manager are included in the packet. Mr. Andruss explained that the Texas Municipal League ntergovernmental Employee Benefits Pool (TML-EBP), the organization that provides health benefits to the District, had changed names and requires the District to execute a new interlocal agreement and continuation of coverage agreement that reflects the name change. Copies of the new interlocal agreement and continuation of coverage agreement are included in the packet. Board Action: Mr. Eller moved to adopt the records management policy as drafted; move to designate Mrs. Dietzel as the Records Manager of Victoria County Groundwater Conservation District; move to approve the revised interlocal agreement with TML Multi-State EBP; and move to approve the continuation of coverage agreement with TML Multi-State EBP. Mr. Clements seconded the motion. The following vote was made. 24. Consideration of General Manager's Report. Regional Water Planning: The GMA 15 Meeting is scheduled for July 10, Victoria County Groundwater Advisory Committee Update: District Registration and Permitting Update: Aquifer Monitoring Update: VCGCD Minutes- July 18, 2014 Page 18 of 20

19 U.S. Drought Monitor Texas July 8, 2014 (Released Thursday. Jul. 10, 2014) Valid a a.m. EDT Current _! :) Last Week /4 JMonthsAuo 4~)/}/ $ ), (i 7.0>) St...tof Calendar Year 28A ,2.{)1&f/.J 'lj One Year Aoo o :< ;:,'f!':?q/j 00,tihnotm&i!v Dry 03 E>-1(~me Otought 0 t Motletedt Dtought - D4 EY:rer:~it:ma! Orouoht 02 Severe Drought Th? O!Ovt;N Momtor fo : u.!jb[) on t~o.:j(j...t;cs.itj t: ondak)f)$ Lee f:j1 f:t>nc/!uon.') n';.3y \ 1 ary. See ~cc.ompsnying t&\1 :. umtmy rot for~c 4$t ot8t~rr.~nls. Author: /lntliony AT us-a NOAA!N\r\tS!NC:EPCPC: USDA iliim http :lid roughtmonitor.unl.edu/ Office Administration: Calendar of Events: VCGCD Meeting: August 15, 2014 Future Agenda tems: 26. Consideration of and possible action on matters related to legal counsel report. Meeting Discussion: None. Board Action: Mr. Eller moved to go into executive session at 1:00 p.m. Mrs. Dietzel seconded the motion. The following vote was made. VCGCD Minutes- July 18, 2014 Page 19 of 20

20 Board Action: Mr. Clements moved to return to open session at 1:12PM. Mr. Hroch seconded the motion. The following vote was made. 27. Adjourn. Board Action: Mr. Clements moved to adjourn the meeting at 1:13AM. Mr. Eller seconded the motion. The following vote was made. Prepared by: Barbara Dietzel, Board Secretary. Victoria County Groundwater Conservation District Official THE ABOVE AND FOREGONG MNUTES WERE READ AND APPROVED ON THS A.D. c2o1f. Director of the Victoria County Groundwater Conservation District ATTEST: Dir~~~~ Conservation District VCGCD Minutes- July 18, 2014 Page 20 of 20