MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORSPLUM CREEK CONSERVATION DISTRICT,LOCKHART, TEXAS 78644
July 16th, 2013

Notices of this regular meeting were posted in the Hays and Caldwell 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 O Lipscomb.
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The meeting was called to order by President of the Board, James Holt, withthe following Board members present: James 0. Lipscomb (Vice President ),Peter Reinecke (Secretary/Treasurer), Ben Twidwell (Director) and Fred
Rathert (Director). Also present were Bob Wilson (Attorney) Feathergail Wilson (PCCD Geologist) and PCCD staff Johnie Halliburton, Karen Bassett, Korey Schuelke and Dan Meyer. Minutes were taken by Karen Bassett andtranscribed by Korey Schuelke.
President Holt requested motions or comments regarding the minutes of theregular meeting held on June 181h, 2013. Mr. Lipscomb made a motion thatthe minutes of the regular meeting held on June 181h, 2013 be accepted as
mailed out. Mr. Twidwell provided the second and the motion to accept theminutes of the regular meeting held on June 181\ 2013 were approved unanimously.
President Holt requested any unfinished business. Mr. Halliburton then discussed the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority's Flood Control Study with theBoard of Directors. Mr. Bob Wilson discussed the amended agreement between the Plum Creek Conservation District and the Guadalupe-Blanco River
Authority with the Board of Directors and the changes that had been made tothe agreement. Mr. Charlie Hickman with Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority
discussed a final change that needed to be inserted into the agreement prior
to its execution. Mr. Twidwell made a motion authorizing Mr. Halliburton toexecute the agreement between the Plum Creek Conservation District and
the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority regarding their flood control study contingent upon the proper revisions and the changed table being inserted prior
to execution. Mr. Lipscomb provided the second and the motion passed
unanimously.
President Holt requested discussion of Item IV on the agenda. Mr. Meyerthen discussed the renewal of the City of Lockhart's production permits onseven water wells. Mr. Meyer discussed the well locations and requested
pumpage amounts in depth with the Board of Directors. Mr. Meyer also discussed the factors that the Board of Directors must consider in order to possibly renew water wells. Mr. Meyer informed the Board of Directors that noprotests had been made regarding the City of Lockhart's seven wells. The
Board of Directors then posed questions to Mr. Meyer and Mr. Vance Rodgers, City Manager of the City of Lockhart, regarding the possible renewal ofthe City of Lockhart's seven water well production permits. The Board of Directors and Mr. Rodgers discussed the water usage amounts of the City ofLockhart as they pertained to their water wells and the water the City of Lockhart receives from the City of Luling. Mr. Twidwell made a motion that theCity of Lockhart's production permits be approved as requested. Mr. Rathert
provided the second and the motion was approved unanimously.
President Holt requested discussion of Item Von the agenda. Mr. Halliburton
then introduced Mr. Merlin Friesenhahn and Mr. Rob Hoffman with requests
regarding the Plum Creek Conservation District's Site 16. Mr. Halliburton informed the Board of Directors that the landowners at Site 16 wanted to par-2

tially drain the Jake to perform work at the site. Mr. Halliburton also discussed
the necessity to contact Texas Parks and Wildlife regarding the fish in thereservoir if the reservoir was to be drained. Mr. Bob Wilson then discussed
possible legal ramifications regarding the draining of the reservoir as well as
necessary notifications. Mr. Bob Wilson and Mr. Rob Hoffman then discussed the specifics of draining the reservoir and the scope of work to be performed with the Board of Directors, as well as, the impact on other landowners. The Board of Directors and Mr. Bob Wilson then discussed at length theperson authorized to operate the low flow valve for draining the reservoir. Mr.
Halliburton and Mr. Hoffman discussed meeting with the Texas Parks andWildlife officials regarding the draining of the reservoir. The Board of Directors, Mr. Bob Wilson, and Mr. Hoffman then discussed the possibility of thenecessity of a recreational use permit for the Plum Creek Conservation District's Site 16. Mr. Twidwell made a motion that the landowners be allowed tooperate the valve at the Plum Creek Conservation District's Site 16 for a period of 90 days. Mr. Lipscomb provided the second and the motion passed
unanimously. Mr. Halliburton then discussed the necessity that Mr. Hoffman
meet with Texas Parks and Wildlife prior to opening the valve and Mr. Hoffman agreed to meet with Texas Parks and Wildlife.
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President Holt requested discussion of Item VI on the agenda. Mr. Halliburton then discussed an additional possible donation to the Caldwell-Hays Hog
Action Plan. After much discussion, it was the opinion of the Board of Directors that no additional contribution be made at this time.

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President Holt requested a report from the Plum Creek Conservation District's Geologist, Mr. William Feathergail Wilson. Mr. Feather Wilson discussed projects he had worked on including the City of Lockhart's water
wells' area of influence and water storage amount based on the latest
Groundwater Management Area-13 figures. Mr. Feather Wilson then displayed and discussed photos of the well drilling being performed by Al say
Drilling on behalf of Walton Development. Mr. Feather Wilson also discussed
the progress of the Walton Development's test well with the Board of Directors in depth. Mr. Adam Moore of Walton Development then discussed theirprojected timeline for the test well with the Board of Directors.

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President Holt requested a report from the Natural Resources Conservation
Service's District Conservationist, Mr. Isidro Morales. Mr. Morales had nothing to report at this time. Mr. Bob Wilson informed Mr. Morales of the necessity for informational review by the Natural Resources Conservation Service'sofficials regarding the engineering report from the landowner's of Site 16.
President Holt requested discussion of Item IX on the agenda. Mr. Lipscomb
then gave the Board of Directors a quarterly investment report regarding arecent investment class that he, Mr. Reinecke, and Mr. Halliburton had attended. The class outlines guidelines necessary for proper investment practices.
President Holt requested a report from the Plum Creek Conservation District's Assistant Manager, Mr. Daniel Meyer. Mr. Meyer discussed a recent
Groundwater Management Area-13 Meeting he had attended and current
events within the Groundwater Management Area-13. Mr. Meyer also discussed the upcoming budgeting process and the required hearings and postings. Mr. Meyer also discussed the setting of the tax rate and the hearingsand meetings involved with setting it as well. Mr. Meyer then asked theBoard of Director's direction in setting the required hearings and meetings tomeet the deadlines. The Board of Directors then discussed the budget briefly. Mr. Meyer tentatively scheduled the hearings until he discussed them withCaldwell County Appraisal District's representatives.
President Holt requested a report from the Plum Creek Conservation District's Executive Manager, Mr. Johnie Halliburton. Mr. Halliburton discussed
the status of Site 5, after the rehabilitation, according to the Texas Commis-3sion on Environmental Quality as being safe. Mr. Halliburton discussed thereceipt of the Hays County Appraisal District's budget and the Hays County'sAudit Report with the Board of Directors. Mr. Halliburton discussed the funding for the assessment of the Plum Creek Conservation District's Site 34 hadbeen received by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Mr. Halliburton discussed a recent conversation with Caldwell County Judge Tom Bonnregarding the mitigation area. Mr. Halliburton informed the Board of Directorsthat the new fence construction at the Plum Creek Conservation District's Site
29 had been completed. Mr. Halliburton informed the Board of Directors thatthe unusable water well equipment had been sold to Bair's Lease Service inLuling, Texas. Mr. Halliburton informed the Board of Directors that weed
spraying was complete and Mr. Schuelke continues with brush control. Mr.
Halliburton informed the Board of Directors that the new fence construction
behind the office and garage building had begun. Mr. Halliburton also informed the Board of Directors that Bury and Partners, which were requestinga partial easement release , would be presenting to the Board of Directors in
the next couple of months.
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President Holt requested a report from the Plum Creek Conservation District's Attorney, Mr. Bob Wilson. Mr. Bob Wilson then discussed new legislation that may have an effect on the Plum Creek Conservation District. Mr.
Bob Wilson then gave a brief outline regarding some of the legislation that did
and did not pass. Mr. Bob Wilson then discussed the recent settling of theDay Case. Mr. Bob Wilson discussed a recent conversation regarding theuse of the Plum Creek Conservation District's Site 10 for storm water retention. Mr. Bob Wilson also discussed problems regarding the possible easement release at the Plum Creek Conservation District's Site 2.

President Holt requested a report from the building committee. Mr. Hallibur2:37PM ton informed the Board of Directors that the building was complete and had
been inspected by Americans with Disability Act's representatives.
2:41PMDue to limited public attendance, public comments were not requested.

2 :4lPMMr. Twidwell made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Rothert provided the second andthe motion to adjourn passed unanimously.

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