MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORSPLUM CREEK CONSERVATION DISTRICT,LOCKHART, TEXAS 78644
January 15th, 2019

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 Treasur
er/Secretary, Lucy Knight.
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The meeting was called to order by President of the Board, James Holt, withthe following Board members present: Ben Twidwell (Director), Fred Rothert(Director), Peter Reinecke (Director), and Tom Owen (Director). Also present
were PCCD Attorney Bob Wilson and PCCD staff members Daniel Meyer,
Karen Bassett, Maff Shaw, and Alan Burklund. Minutes were transcribed by
Karen Bassett.
Mr. Daniel Meyer administered the oath of office to Mr. Twidwell, Mr. Rothert,and Mr. Owen. Each newly elected Director then signed the oath of office.
President Holt requested motions or comments regarding the minutes of theregular meeting held on December 18 th 2018. Mr. Twidwell made a motion
2018, be acthat the minutes of the regular meeting held on December
cepted as mailed out. Mr. Rothert provided the second and the motion wasapproved unanimously. President Holt stated that the December 1 8th 2018,
minutes will be brought back to the February 1gth 2019, Board meeting forsignature.
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President Holt requested any unfinished business that required the Board ofDirectors’ attention. Mr. Meyer explained that there was no unfinished busi
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1:05PM

President Holt requested discussion of item V on the agenda. Mr. Justin
Mclnnis with the Hays County Emergency Management Office discussed with
the Board their proposal requesting access to sites 1,2,3,5, and 6 to install,
operate and maintain flood gauging systems for these “high hazard” dams forthe purpose of the Hays County flood warning system. Mr. Reinecke made a
motion to continue exploration towards installation of the gauges as de
scribed by Hays County Emergency Management. Mr. Rothert provided thesecond and the motion was approved unanimously.
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President Holt requested discussion of item VI on the agenda. Mr. Bob Wil
son discussed an easement acquisition agreement for site 12. The Board
discussed with Mr. Bob Wilson. President Holt recommended PCCD move
forward with the site 12 easement acquisition agreement. Mr. Twidwell madea motion to sign the site 12 easement acquisition agreement. Mr. Reinecke
provided the second and the motion passed unanimously.

2:04PMPresident Holt requested discussion of item VII on the agenda. Mr. Dan Mey
er discussed authorizing James Holt to sign resolution No. 2019-01-15 ap
pointing Daniel Meyer as Contracting Officer(CO) and Alan Burkiund as alter
nate Contracting Officer for site 11 EWP(Emergency Watershed Protection)and site 16 Remedial Repair projects. Mr. Twidwell made a motion to authorize James Holtto sign resolution No. 2019-01-15 appointing a CO and alter
nate CO for site 11 EWP and site 16 Remedial Repair projects. Mr. Rothert
provided the second and the motion passed unanimously.

2:11PMPresident Holt requested discussion of item VIII on the agenda. Mr. Dan
Meyer discussed authorizing James Holt to sign the Project Agreement
Amendment with USDA-NRCS for the site 16 Remedial Repair project. Mr.

9Twidwell made a motion to authorize James Holt to sign the Project Agreement Amendment with USDA-NRCS for the site 16 Remedial Repair project.
Mr. Rothert provided the second and the motion passed unanimously.
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2:55PMPresident Holt requested discussion of item IX on the agenda. Mr. Dan Mey
er discussed authorizing James Holt to sign the Project Agreement withUSDA-NRCS for the site 11 Emergency Watershed Protection Repair Pro
ject. Mr. Twidwell made a motion to authorize James Holt to sign the Project
Agreement with USDA-NRCS for the site 11 Emergency Watershed Protection Repair Project. Mr. Rothert provided the second and the motion passedunanimously.
President Holt requested discussion of item X on the agenda. Mr. Dan Meyer
discussed authorizing James Holt to sign the Project Agreement with the Tex
as State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB) for the site 11 Emer
gency Watershed Protection Repair Project. Mr. Twidwell made a motion toauthorize James Holt to sign the Project Agreement with TSSWCB for thesite 11 Emergency Watershed Protection Repair Project. Mr. Rothert provid
ed the second and the motion passed unanimously.

President Holt requested a report from PCCD’s Geologist, Mr. William Feathergail Wilson. Mr. Feathergail Wilson was not in attendance.
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 he had had a meeting with Mr. Rob
Tobias (City of Lockhart’s Economic Development) concerning possible op
tions for the District to participate in providing a funding match for a grant theCity had received. Mr. Meyer informed the Board that the Natural Resources
Conservation Service (NRCS) Engineers had been at site 21 preparing for
the upcoming rehabilitation, informed the Board that there had been brushclearing at site 12, and tree trimming at site 28. Mr. Meyer gave a slide showpresentation of sites 21 and 24. Mr. Meyer mentioned that a landowner recently had requested some type of proof showing that they had an existingwater well on their property. Mr. Meyer indicated that the landowner needed
this in order to comply with Caldwell County septic regulations. Mr. Meyer explained that the landowner then registered their well. Last, Mr. Meyer briefly
explained the Groundwater Management Area (GMA) process and statedthat he would keep the Board informed on any GMA updates.
President Holt requested a report from the PCCD Attorney, Mr. Bob Wilson.
Mr. Bob Wilson reported on the Legislature and stated that there would be
more pressure on ground water districts according to Legislation reports andthat he would keep the Board informed.
President Holt requested any public comments. Mr. Jason Biemer with Alliance Regional Water Authority informed the Board that they had closed on a50 acre tract in Maxwell for their offices and booster pump stations and currently had been working on a contract to put up a fence. He also indicatedthat they have been sending out letters to landowner as it pertains to possible
routes of their water line. Mr. Stephen Risinger with the Plum Creek Water
shed Partnership stated that CaIdwell County had approved the Interlocal
Agreement to extend the feral hog abatement bounty.
Mr. Twidwell made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Rothert provided the second andthe motion to adjourn passed unanimously.

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