MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORSPLUM CREEK CONSERVATION DISTRICT,LOCKHART, TEXAS 78644
August 17th, 2021

Notices of this regular meeting were posted in the Hays and Caidwell County
Courthouses at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Receipts of the notices areon file in the office of Plum Creek Conservation District.
Checks were reviewed and signed, just prior to the call to order, by Treasur
er/Secretary, Lucy Knight.
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1:00PMI•O1PM

The meeting was called to order by President of the Board, James Holt, withthe following Board members present: Peter Reinecke (Vice President), Lucy
Knight (Secretary/Treasurer), Fred Rothert (Director) and Tom Owen(Director). Also present were PCCD Attorney Bob Wilson, PCCD Geologist
Feathergail Wilson, and PCCD staff members Daniel Meyer, Karen Bassett,Matt Shaw, and Alan Burklund. Minutes were transcribed by Karen Bassett.
President Holt requested public comments. There were no public comments.
President Holt requested motions or comments regarding the minutes of theregular meeting held on July 20th 2021. Mrs. Knight made a motion that theminutes of the regular meeting held on July 20th 2021, be accepted as mailedout. Mr. Reinecke provided the second and the motion was approved unanimously.

1:02PM

President Holt requested any unfinished business that required the Board ofDirectors’ attention. Mr. Meyer explained that there was no unfinished busi
ness.

1:02PM

President Holt requested discussion of item V on the agenda. Mr. Dan Meyer
discussed the Request for Proposal for auditing services. Mrs. Knight made amotion to engage Montemayor Briffon Bender PC Certified Public Accountants for the 2O2land 2022 audit. Mr. Owen provided the second and the motion passed unanimously.

1:16PM

President Holt requested discussion of item VI on the agenda. Mr. Meyer discussed the review and assessment of PCCD’s Drought Management Plan.

1:45PM

President Holt requested discussion of item VII on the agenda. Mr. Meyer discussed possibly amending the 2020-2021 budget. Mrs. Knight made a motion
to approve the amended budget. Mr. Rothert provided the second and themotion passed unanimously.

1:48PM

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2:12PM

2•I3PM

President Holt requested discussion of item VIII on the agenda. Mr. Meyer
discussed approving the 202 1-2022 budget. Mrs. Knight made a motion toapprove the 2021-2022 budget. Mr. Owen provided the second and the motion passed unanimously.
President Holt requested discussion of item IX on the agenda. Mr. Meyer discussed the proposed tax rate for groundwater and flood control. Mrs. Knight
made a motion to approve a proposed tax rate (Flood) of .0205 per $100.00 ofvaluation. Mr. Rothert provided the second and the motion passed with (4) forand (1) abstain. Mrs. Knight made a motion to approve a proposed tax rate
(Groundwater) of .0208 per $100.00 of valuation. Mr. Owen provided the sec
ond and the motion passed with (4) four and (1) abstain.
President Holt requested discussion of item X on the agenda. Mr. Meyer discussed the scheduling of public hearings on the proposed tax rates forgroundwater and flood control. The Board agreed to schedule the public
hearings on the proposed tax rates for groundwater and flood control on thenext PCCD Board meeting September 21st 2021.
President Holt requested discussion of item Xl on the agenda. Mr. Meyer discussed contract services of the contracted personnel. Mrs. Knight made a2motion to retain Mr. Bob Wilson, Mr. Ed McCarthy, and Mr. Eddie McCarthy
with McCarthy and McCarthy. Mr. Reinecke provided the second and themotion passed unanimously. Mrs. Knight made a motion to retain Mr. WilliamFeathergail Wilson as the PCCD Geologist. Mr. Rothert provided the second
and the motion passed unanimously.
2:18PM

2:35PM

2:35PM

President Holt requested a report from the PCCD’s Geologist, Mr. WilliamFeathergail Wilson. Mr. Feathergail Wilson gave a slide show presentation
on a number of topics: Groundwater Management Area 12 & 13 Simsboro(Middle Wilcox), Groundwater Management Areas, Groundwater Management Area 13, Impact of pumping oufflows to main stem of the Colorado River, Groundwater Management Area 13 Desired Future Conditions, Groundwater Management Area 12 proposed DEC’s for POSGCD for the 3rd joint
planning cycle, GMA 13 2021 average drawdown, Cross section A-A, Average annual precipitation, and Water conditions.

President Holt requested a report from the NRCS’ District Conservationist,
Mr. Jeremy Hasty. Mr. Hasty was not in attendance.
President Holt requested a report from the PCCD Executive Manager, Mr.
Daniel Meyer. Mr. Meyer reported that the Notice to Proceed had been issued for the site 10 rehabilitation project, discussed that beavers had been
trapped at site 3, discussed a call received from a developer who is interest
ed in a property near site 2 reported that the site 2 rehabilitation project had
been put out for bids and mentioned possible dates for holding the site 2 rehabilitation project bid opening and the special Board meeting to award thecontract. Mr. Meyer then mentioned that the site 21 designs were 100%
complete and signed by NRCS. The Board discussed and agreed to hold off
on the site 21 rehabilitation project until funds were available. Lastly, Mr.
Meyer, mentioned that the Groundwater Management Area (GMA) 10 & 13
were in the final stages of the desired future conditions’ process.
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3:05PM

President Holt requested a report from the PCCD Attorney, Mr. Bob Wilson.
Mr. Bob Wilson mentioned that he was still having conversations with the attorney Leonard Dougal who is representing Continental Homes LLC regard
ing site 11 & 12 and that he would keep the Board updated.

3:13PMPresident Holt requested public comments. There were no public comments.

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Mrs. Knight made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Rothert provided the second andthe motion to adjourn passed unanimously.

President

Vice President