MINUTES OF BOARD MEETING

JUNE 5, 2007 – 4:00 P.M.

PVGCD Office       Cuero Plaza Mall-Suite 1129       Cuero, TX 77954

 

Board Members Present:   Chairman - Errol John Dietze, Secretary - Gary Colman, Bob Davis and Tim Voelkel

 

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:  Interim GM - Kay Wild

 

CALL TO ORDER:  A quorum present, and all notices properly posted, the meeting was called to order at 4:00 P.M. by Chairman Dietze.

 

REPORT FROM DR. UDDAMERI ON THE DISTRICT’S GAM:   The Chairman asked that item #16 on the agenda be moved to agenda item #1 in consideration of Dr. Uddameri’s time.  Dr. Uddameri, of A&M Kingsville, gave a power point presentation of the data he has compiled for the District’s Groundwater Availability Model.  The board thanked Dr. Uddameri for his diligence and hard work on this project and for his presentation of data gathered thus far.

 

Minutes FROM 5/1/07 MEETING:  The minutes from the 5/1/07 meeting were presented in the board packet.  After review, a motion from Gary Colman to accept the minutes as presented, followed by a second from Bob Davis, the motion carried unanimously

 

Financial Report from 5/1 – 6/5, 2007:  The financial report was presented in the board packets.  After review, the financial report was approved unanimously with a motion from Bob Davis and second by Gary Colman.

 

BUDGET STATUS REPORT:   A report of the status of the budget was presented in the board packets for the board’s information and review.  The budget report represented the percentage of use to date in each of the budgeted areas.  There were no overages in any area, and no action required.

 

Status of motions and Directives from May 1st Meeting:   Kay Wild brought the board up to date on the directives and motions status from the previous meeting.  Information on the falling areas was shared with the board:  1) information received thus far on interest rates for CD and money market accounts from De Witt Co. banks,  2) GM job description on hold for information gathering, 3) Major Rivers Curriculum in place for Cuero, Hocheim, Yorktown and Meyersville intermediate schools (Westhoff and Yoakum already in place by GBRA), 4) creation of new forms for non-exempt wells done and at attorney for review, and 5) city well monitoring report request made but not received.

 

SUMMER OFFICE HELP CONSIDERATION AND COMPENSATION DETERMINATION:   Kay Wild asked the board to consider the hiring of a student proficient in Excel or Access to create a data base of historic wells, O/G wells and new drills; and to compensate that person above minimum wage since a the position requires a specified skill.  With a motion from Tim Voelkel and a second from Gary Colman, the motion to give Kay Wild the authority to hire summer help and grant an hourly wage of $7.50 was passed unanimously.

 

NEW WELL STARTS FOR MAY:   The board was informed of three new domestic well starts, one O/G service well registered, and one registration of an existing well from 2005 that had not been processed through the district office.

 

HRH Bonding for Consultant/Field Agent:   Kay Wild asked the board if bonding was necessary to provide coverage on contract labor position of Field Agent.  The board agreed that it is a nominal charge and the coverage should continue for Robert McCurdy as Field Agent.

 

Water Analysis Report on Hocheim Store and Approval of Well Registration:   The water analysis performed by the State Health Dept. on the water well at Hocheim Store owned by Jeff Rietz was presented in the board packets.  The analysis showed no contamination.  An inquiry with TCEQ resulted in a call from Jennifer Mims who confirmed that the well is approved and no further documentation is needed to approve public consumption use of the well water.  With a motion from Bob Davis to approve the registration application from Jeff Rietz for the well at the Hocheim Store, and a seconded by Gary Colman, the motion carried unanimously.

 

Discuss Transport Permit Application from the City of Cuero and Set Public Hearing Date:   The board reviewed the application to transport water out of the District through sales from the City of Cuero.  The PVGCD rule 8.1 states that Groundwater produced within the District may not be transported outside the District’s boundaries unless the Board has issued the well owner, and purchaser with intent to export out of the District’s boundaries, a transport permit.  With a motion from Tim Voelkel to set the public hearing date for July 10, 2007 to consider the transport permit application from the City of Cuero, and second by Bob Davis, the motion carried unanimously.

 

Discuss Weather Station Monitoring:   Kay Wild presented to the board a draft proposal from Garrett Engelking, Refugio GCD, for maintenance and financial support for monitoring the weather station placed on the Fog Ranch, owned by Daniel Geffert near Coleto Creek off Koluwik Rd.  This was for the board’s information and future consideration and no action required at this time.

 

COMPENSATION INCREASE REQUEST FOR GPS LOCATING OF WELLS FROM ROBERT MC CURDY:   The board considered this request.  With a motion from Bob Davis and second by Tim Voelkel, the board unanimously denied the request for increase in compensation.

 

Interim Manager’s Registration and travel Expenses to Attend TAGD conference in Amarillo, June 26, 27 & 28.   Kay Wild shared with the board information regarding the conference expenses and arrangements to attend the TAGD quarterly meeting in Amarillo.  The board collectively encouraged Kay’s participation in conferences concerning groundwater.  The board included both the conference in Amarillo and the TX Water Conservation Assoc. Conference in Galveston Jun 13 & 14, agenda item 13.

 

REVIEW AND CONSIDER RESUME AND SALARY REQUEST FOR GENERAL MANAGER POSITION INQUIRY FROM LEE ARRINGTON:   The board reviewed the resume from Lee Arrington.  Though qualified, the salary requirement of a minimum of $50k from Mr. Arrington was not within the PVGCD budget.

 

GENERAL MANAGER POSITION AND COMPENSATION DETERMINATION:    With a motion from Bob Davis to appoint Kay Wild as General Manager of PVGCD, and a second from Tim Voelkel, the motion passed unanimously.  With a motion from Bob Davis to set Kay Wild’s salary at $3,000 monthly beginning this pay period, and second from Gary Colman, the motion passed unanimously.

 

PUBLIC COMMENT: (Limited to 3 Minutes per person) None present.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION: (If necessary) (Pursuant to Sec. 551. 071, or Sec 551.074 Govt. Code.)

 

ADJOURNMENT:  The meeting was adjourned at 5:40 with a motion from Gary Colman, and second from Bob Davis; the motion carried unanimously.

 

 

                                                                                     

Sec/Gary Colman      

Recorded:  Kay Wild/Office Manager/Interim GM