MINUTES OF BOARD MEETING

 

MAY 1, 2007 – 4:00 P.M.

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

 

 

Board Members Present:   Chairman - Errol John Dietze, Vice-Chairman - Bubba Steen, Secretary - Gary Colman, and Bob Davis

 

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:  Interim GM - Kay Wild, Attorney – Jim Allison

 

Minutes FROM 4/3/07 MEETING:  The minutes from the 4/3/07 meeting were presented in the board packet.  After review, a motion from Bubba Steen to accept the minutes as presented, followed by a second from Gary Colman, the motion carried unanimously

 

Financial Report from 4/3 – 5/1, 2007:  The financial report was presented in the board packets.  After review, the financial report was approved unanimously with a motion from Bubba Steen and second by Gary Colman.  There was discussion from the board regarding the status of investments of the public funds.  Jim Allison informed the board that investment bids were not required of CGDs, and that two of the officers could invest for the district.  Kay Wild was asked to get information regarding CD and money market investments from the banks in DeWitt Co.

 

Public Hearing on Proposed Rules Amendments according to Published Notice:  The public hearing was called to order by Chairman Dietze at 4:05 p.m.  No public attendees. 

 

Consideration of Rules Amendments according to Published Notice:  After discussions, a motion from Bubba Steen to adopt the 8.1 rule change to add the words “and the proposed water transporter” as presented in the public notice, a second to the motion by Gary Colman, the motion carried unanimously.  With a motion from Gary Colman to accept the deletion of Section 9 and Rule 9.1 as presented in the public notice, a second to the motion by Bob Davis, the motion carried unanimously.  The public hearing was closed at 4:25 p.m.

 

Re-design GM Job Description:  Discussion followed regarding the motion Tim Voelkel made at the last meeting to redesign the GM job description.  It was suggested that we gather samples of other districts job descriptions for redesigning the current format.

 

Uranium Mining … AFFECTS TO THE Aquifer and Groundwater Districts:  Kay Wild presented information received from a meeting attended in Goliad Co. regarding affects of uranium mining on the aquifer and legislation currently being considered regarding the responsibility of governing these sites.  This was for the board’s information and no action required.

 

Monitor Wells:  It was discussed that Dr. Uddameri will be able to provide information regarding the requirements for these types of wells.  Gary Colman suggested that we get reports from the municipalities on the wells that they monitor as well. 

 

Oil & Gas Supply Well Registration Procedures and Fees:  Kay Wild has begun the process of notification to drillers and oil companies that PVGCD will require registration/location of the O/G supply water wells.  This was an information item and no action required.

 

Major Rivers Educational Program for 4th & 5th Grade Students:  Kay wild asked the board to consider providing the Major Rivers Educational Program Curriculum on conservation for 4th and 5th grade students in DeWitt County.  The board, with a motion from Gary Colman and second by Bob Davis, unanimously agreed to proceed with the necessary steps in providing this educational program.  Kay Wild will present this curriculum to all intermediate schools in the district to identify those who are interested in participating.  PVGCD will fund the educational kits and workbooks initially, and replacement workbooks annually.

 

Investment Workshop for new Investment Officers:  Kay Wild informed the board of two workshop dates for the investment officer requirement.  A motion made by Bob Davis for Kay to attend a workshop of her choice was second by Bubba Steen; the motion carried unanimously.

 

District updates:   Kay Wild brought the board up to date on tasks accomplished as requested from the previous meeting.  Discussion was held regarding the district forms for application and permitting wells.  The board asked Kay Wild to create the necessary form for non-exempt wells. 

 

GAM Run 07-12 from TWDB:  Kay Wild provided copies of the GAM run in the board packet for the board’s review.  This was for information only and no action required.

 

City Council’s Request for Representative(s) of PVGCD to attend City council meeting:   An invitation was extended to the board to attend the City Council monthly meeting on May 3rd.  Further discussion followed regarding the City’s water sales that may be transported out of the district, and what information would be helpful in assisting the City to accomplish their application for a transport permit.  The Board discussed a three-year permit for the City with a fee of $200 for the 3-year term. 

 

Legislative Up-date/Issues from Jim Allison:  Jim Allison provided the board with an update regarding current legislation relating to GCDs.

 

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

 

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 Lias “Bubba” Steen, and second from Bob Daivs; the motion carried unanimously.

 

 

                                                                                     

Sec/Gary Colman      

Recorded:  Kay Wild/Office Manager/Interim GM