MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORSPLUM CREEK CONSERVATION DISTRICT,LOCKHART, TEXAS 78644
May 15th, 2018

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
are on file in the office of Plum Creek Conservation District.
Checks were reviewed and signed, just prior to the call to order, by Vice
President, James 0 Lipscomb.
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The meeting was called to order by President of the Board, James Holt, withthe following Board members present: James Lipscomb (Vice President), Lu
cy Knight (Treasurer/Secretary), Ben Twidwell (Director), and Peter Reinecke(Director), Fred Rothert (Director). Also present were PCCD Attorney Bob
Wilson and PCCD staff members Johnie Halliburton, Daniel Meyer, and Ka
ren Bassett. Minutes were transcribed by Karen Bassett.
President Holt requested motions or comments regarding the minutes of the17th
2018. Mr. Lipscomb made a motion that
regular meeting held on April
17th
2018 be accepted as
the minutes of the regular meeting held on Aprilmailed out. Mr. Rothert provided the second and the motion was approved
unanimously.
President Holt requested any unfinished business that required the Board ofDirectors’ attention. Mr. Halliburton explained that there was no unfinishedbusiness.
President Holt requested discussion of item IV on the agenda. Mr. Bob Wil
son discussed the proposed amendments to the District Rules and asked theBoard if they had any suggestions before the notice of the hearing was published. The Board discussed with Mr. Bob Wilson and explained that theywould like to review the proposed amendments to the District Rules before
the notice of the hearing was published. Mr. Holt agreed to approve Mr.
Reinecke as a liaison to work with Mr. Meyer, Mr. Feathergail Wilson, and Mr.
Bob Wilson to get feedback on finalizing the proposed amendments to theDistrict Rules.
President Holt explained that the Board would discuss the scheduling of the
Public Rules Hearing at the next Board meeting.
President Holt requested discussion of item VI on the agenda. Mr. Meyer discussed with the Board the consideration of purchasing document manage
ment software. The Board discussed with Mr. Meyer and requested for him
to get more information and bring back to the Board.
President Holt requested discussion of item VII on the agenda. Mr. Bob Wil
son discussed questions related to provisions in Section 49.452 and followingof the Texas Water Code. The Board discussed with Mr. Bob Wilson andagreed to get an Attorney General’s Opinion.
President Holt requested discussion of item VIII on the agenda. Mr. Hallibur
ton discussed with the Board a Watershed Flood Prevention Operations
Statement of Work agreement with the Natural Resources Conservation Ser
vice (NRCS) for site 16. Mr. Twidwell made a motion to approve the Water
shed Flood Prevention Operations Statement of Work agreement with theNRCS. Mrs. Knight provided the second and the motion passed unanimously. Mrs. Knight made a motion to appoint Mr. Johnie Halliburton as the Contact Officer and to authorize Mr. Halliburton to sign the agreement. Mr.
Reinecke provided the second and the motion passed unanimously. The
Board also agreed to use R&J Consulting for administrative assistance for the9upcoming remedial work at site 16.
President Holt requested a report from the PCCD’s Geologist, Mr. WilliamFeathergail Wilson. Mr. William Feathergail Wilson gave a slide showpresentation on the Wilcox Group Formations, Wilcox Logs, and Simsboro
Formations.
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President Holt requested a report from the NRCS’ District Conservationist,
Mr. Brandon Steinberg. Mr. Steinberg was not in attendance.

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President Holt requested a report from the PCCD’s Assistant Manager, Mr.
Daniel Meyer. Mr. Meyer reported that he had completed the 2017 water use
report and that he had also received a couple releases of easement ques
tions regarding site 9 and 17. Mr. Meyer reported that he had attended a Re
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Lastly, Mr. Meyer explained that he had received
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a letter from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) requesting an ap
plication for the Flood Protection grant. The Board discussed with Mr. Meyer
and agreed that the PCCD should submit an application for the Flood Protection grant.

3:02PMPresident Holt requested a report from the PCCD’s Executive Manager, Mr.
Johnie Halliburton. Mr. Halliburton informed the Board that the Curran Con
tracting Inc. still had not paid Sexton Inc. for the Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) work at site 12. Mr. Halliburton informed the Board that theentire O&M reimbursement request had been completed and that the PCCD
should be receiving payment soon. Mr. Halliburton reported on site 6 andstated that the seeding and fencing had started. Mr. Halliburton mentionedthat all of the fertilization had been completed on all of the structures and that
the Moir Watershed Services, LLC had mowed a number of the PCCD structures and did a great job. Mr. Halliburton also mentioned that Mr. Gene Pe
ters with Performance Plus had repaired the risers on sites 3, 26, and 27. Mr.
Halliburton, lastly, informed the Board that at the end of the year he would beretiring. Mr. Halliburton stated that it had been a pleasure to work with theDistrict. The Board responded and thanked Mr. Halliburton for all of his yearsof service.

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President Holt requested a report from the PCCD’s Attorney, Mr. Bob Wilson.
Mr. Wilson stated that he appreciated the Boards input on the Groundwater
Management Plan Rules. Mr. Bob Wilson, lastly, stated that he felt that thePCCD applying for the Flood Protection Grant was a good idea.

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President Holt then moved the meeting into Executive Session for subjects
allowable.

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President Holt called the meeting back to order.

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President Holt requested public comments. There were no public comments.

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

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