WEBVTT 00:00:05.818 --> 00:00:06.779 (gavel banging) 00:00:06.779 --> 00:00:09.446 (crowd chatter) 00:00:14.170 --> 00:00:16.180 <v ->This meeting of the Texas Water Development Board</v> 00:00:16.180 --> 00:00:17.533 is hereby called to order. 00:00:18.450 --> 00:00:20.210 The time is 9:34 a.m. 00:00:20.210 --> 00:00:21.710 For the record, my name is Peter Lake 00:00:21.710 --> 00:00:22.870 and with my today at the dais are 00:00:22.870 --> 00:00:24.913 Kathleen Jackson and Brooke Paup. 00:00:26.100 --> 00:00:27.640 Todd, first item please. 00:00:27.640 --> 00:00:29.690 <v ->Discussion regarding outreach efforts</v> 00:00:29.690 --> 00:00:31.283 and activities by the board. 00:00:32.720 --> 00:00:33.940 <v ->Director Jackson.</v> 00:00:33.940 --> 00:00:34.880 <v ->Well thank you Mr. Chairman.</v> 00:00:34.880 --> 00:00:36.980 Since out last meeting, I had the opportunity 00:00:36.980 --> 00:00:39.160 to visit with the Sabine River Authority, 00:00:39.160 --> 00:00:40.570 Board of Directors at the Capitol. 00:00:40.570 --> 00:00:42.660 Great to hear the good work they're doing 00:00:42.660 --> 00:00:44.310 and the projects, they're moving forward 00:00:44.310 --> 00:00:48.043 to support the water needs in southeast Texas. 00:00:48.043 --> 00:00:50.700 I also traveled to Corpus Christi to speak 00:00:50.700 --> 00:00:54.350 at the Texas Water Utilities Association Annual School. 00:00:54.350 --> 00:00:57.060 I had the opportunity to touch base 00:00:57.060 --> 00:00:59.640 with some water utility operators 00:00:59.640 --> 00:01:01.480 and hear about the important role 00:01:01.480 --> 00:01:03.600 that they play in maintaining water quality 00:01:03.600 --> 00:01:06.950 and system operational integrity. 00:01:06.950 --> 00:01:08.770 Met with Representative Dominguez 00:01:08.770 --> 00:01:10.000 from The Valley and I also met 00:01:10.000 --> 00:01:13.220 with Representative Faro from El Paso. 00:01:13.220 --> 00:01:16.640 I spoke at TWCA's annual convention in Bastrop 00:01:16.640 --> 00:01:21.101 and enjoyed celebrating their 75th anniversary. 00:01:21.101 --> 00:01:23.260 I also spoke at Texas Water Day at the capitol, 00:01:23.260 --> 00:01:25.710 which was hosted by the Texas Water Foundation 00:01:25.710 --> 00:01:28.610 and presented the Blue Legacy award winners 00:01:28.610 --> 00:01:32.220 and congratulations to the city of Amarillo, 00:01:32.220 --> 00:01:33.731 to their water utilities department, 00:01:33.731 --> 00:01:37.230 Texas Living Waters Project, New Braunfels Utilities, 00:01:37.230 --> 00:01:40.170 The Brazos Valley WaterSmart, Hodges Farms 00:01:40.170 --> 00:01:43.720 who had three generations there to accept the award, 00:01:43.720 --> 00:01:46.160 Chewy Reyez with El Paso County Water Improvement 00:01:46.160 --> 00:01:49.670 District number one, and Sam Jackson is the company 00:01:49.670 --> 00:01:53.380 that manufactures moisture control and drying equipment 00:01:53.380 --> 00:01:55.840 and they're able to sustain their entire plant 00:01:55.840 --> 00:01:58.680 operations on only six inches of rain. 00:01:58.680 --> 00:02:01.030 So, it was great to hear about those projects 00:02:01.030 --> 00:02:05.210 and also to be able to pass out those awards. 00:02:05.210 --> 00:02:07.160 I visited some of the recipients of 00:02:07.160 --> 00:02:09.390 last years Rain Catcher Award. 00:02:09.390 --> 00:02:11.550 Sycamore Springs Elementary and Middle School 00:02:11.550 --> 00:02:14.950 and Dripping Springs, wonderful campus and great work there, 00:02:14.950 --> 00:02:17.650 not just in utilizing the rain water capture 00:02:17.650 --> 00:02:20.190 but also their educational outreach. 00:02:20.190 --> 00:02:23.923 BAE Systems, here in Austin, which has 00:02:23.923 --> 00:02:28.550 a 140-acre campus and great example 00:02:28.550 --> 00:02:30.990 of reusing landscape irrigation. 00:02:30.990 --> 00:02:34.910 The Hinnegan residents in San Antonio, 00:02:34.910 --> 00:02:36.700 they collect not only their rooftop 00:02:36.700 --> 00:02:39.054 and storm water runoff but treat their potable water 00:02:39.054 --> 00:02:42.547 and use it for irrigation and this system 00:02:42.547 --> 00:02:47.050 decreases their overall water demand by 89%. 00:02:47.050 --> 00:02:50.600 Met with Senator Kip Averitt and I'm reaching out 00:02:50.600 --> 00:02:52.530 to the six communities that selected 00:02:52.530 --> 00:02:54.850 their engineering contractors to participate 00:02:54.850 --> 00:02:56.300 in our asset management program 00:02:56.300 --> 00:02:58.140 for small systems, last week. 00:02:58.140 --> 00:02:59.920 I met with the city of Pittsburg, 00:02:59.920 --> 00:03:01.940 the city of Blanco, and the city of Holland. 00:03:01.940 --> 00:03:04.730 They're all moving forward and great progress 00:03:04.730 --> 00:03:07.380 on working to help small communities kind of, 00:03:07.380 --> 00:03:09.470 get their asset management plans together 00:03:09.470 --> 00:03:11.490 and also to kind of, create that template 00:03:11.490 --> 00:03:13.650 for other communities to follow. 00:03:13.650 --> 00:03:15.370 Traveled to Granbury for their 00:03:15.370 --> 00:03:18.070 ribbon cutting for their water treatment plant. 00:03:18.070 --> 00:03:19.960 Great participation there from the community. 00:03:19.960 --> 00:03:21.510 They invited, not only their existing 00:03:21.510 --> 00:03:23.400 city council but also the city council 00:03:23.400 --> 00:03:25.870 that had been there when they started the project so, 00:03:25.870 --> 00:03:27.390 great support from that community. 00:03:27.390 --> 00:03:29.720 And their water treatment plant looks like a library, 00:03:29.720 --> 00:03:31.770 a beautiful facility and two-and-a-half 00:03:31.770 --> 00:03:33.770 million gallons a day, great capacity. 00:03:33.770 --> 00:03:38.030 Then, yesterday Jeff and I were in College Station, 00:03:38.030 --> 00:03:40.050 we had a great meeting with Billy Hamilton 00:03:40.050 --> 00:03:42.290 with the A&M System and also enjoyed speaking 00:03:42.290 --> 00:03:43.913 at their Water Days Program. 00:03:45.227 --> 00:03:47.521 <v ->I'm thrilled you're so engaged</v> 00:03:47.521 --> 00:03:50.530 with the AMP's Program and enhancing 00:03:50.530 --> 00:03:52.780 the human capitol in these small communities. 00:03:53.850 --> 00:03:55.630 Engineer doing engineering things. 00:03:55.630 --> 00:03:56.800 <v ->Well, I think you put that so well</v> 00:03:56.800 --> 00:03:58.670 and I quote you often talkin' about, 00:03:58.670 --> 00:04:01.790 it's not just about the steel and the structure 00:04:01.790 --> 00:04:03.280 but it's about that human capitol, 00:04:03.280 --> 00:04:05.320 which is what the program really bears. 00:04:05.320 --> 00:04:06.153 <v ->Absolutely.</v> 00:04:07.700 --> 00:04:10.700 Newly confirmed and sworn, Director Paup. 00:04:10.700 --> 00:04:11.940 <v ->Thank you.</v> 00:04:11.940 --> 00:04:13.840 Well, Howdy y'all, good morning. 00:04:13.840 --> 00:04:15.610 Since the last board meeting I attended 00:04:15.610 --> 00:04:19.570 Sabine River Authority Day, the TWCA annual conference, 00:04:19.570 --> 00:04:21.180 and Texas Water Day. 00:04:21.180 --> 00:04:22.700 I also attended a wonderful dinner 00:04:22.700 --> 00:04:24.870 with our friends at the Texas Water Foundation 00:04:24.870 --> 00:04:27.120 and the Texas is Real Alliance. 00:04:27.120 --> 00:04:28.309 In addition, I met with the folks 00:04:28.309 --> 00:04:30.570 at the Texas Safe Keeping Trust Company, 00:04:30.570 --> 00:04:32.830 because we believe in active management, 00:04:32.830 --> 00:04:35.540 and the folks at North Texas Regional Water District. 00:04:35.540 --> 00:04:37.290 And as always during this time of year, 00:04:37.290 --> 00:04:40.941 I had far to many very productive beatings at the capitol. 00:04:40.941 --> 00:04:43.024 (laughs) 00:04:44.470 --> 00:04:47.603 <v ->I too, have had many, many productive meetings.</v> 00:04:49.230 --> 00:04:52.540 The primary outreach for me was participating 00:04:52.540 --> 00:04:55.263 in our SRF Bond sale in New York a few weeks ago. 00:04:56.110 --> 00:04:58.920 Had a tremendous transaction, great job 00:04:58.920 --> 00:05:01.593 by our team Georgia, Becca, David, Josh. 00:05:02.850 --> 00:05:07.720 Great transaction to support our newly combined 00:05:07.720 --> 00:05:10.323 drinking water nest and clean water SRF Programs. 00:05:11.560 --> 00:05:13.580 Doin' our best to get the highest return 00:05:13.580 --> 00:05:15.053 on our tax payer dollars. 00:05:16.510 --> 00:05:18.980 No formal action required on this item. 00:05:18.980 --> 00:05:20.400 Next item, please. 00:05:20.400 --> 00:05:23.240 <v ->Consider authorizing the Executive Administrator,</v> 00:05:23.240 --> 00:05:25.700 Chief Financial Officer, General Counsel, 00:05:25.700 --> 00:05:27.560 and Development Fund Manager to take 00:05:27.560 --> 00:05:29.640 all necessary actions for the issuance, 00:05:29.640 --> 00:05:32.100 sale, and delivery of State of Texas, 00:05:32.100 --> 00:05:34.760 Water Financial Assistance refunding bonds 00:05:34.760 --> 00:05:36.522 in one or more series and approving 00:05:36.522 --> 00:05:39.061 the selection of Financial Advisor, 00:05:39.061 --> 00:05:41.570 Bond Council, Disclosure Counsel, 00:05:41.570 --> 00:05:43.060 Senior Managing Underwriter, 00:05:43.060 --> 00:05:45.020 and Code Managing Underwriter's, 00:05:45.020 --> 00:05:47.000 for the negotiation of the bond issue. 00:05:47.000 --> 00:05:49.748 Georgia Sanchez is here to present. 00:05:49.748 --> 00:05:51.360 <v ->Good morning Chairman Lake,</v> 00:05:51.360 --> 00:05:52.870 Director Jackson, and Director Paup. 00:05:52.870 --> 00:05:56.670 I'm Georgia Sanchez of the Executive Administrators Staff. 00:05:56.670 --> 00:05:59.060 This item seeks approval to initiate the process 00:05:59.060 --> 00:06:01.230 for general obligation bond sale, 00:06:01.230 --> 00:06:03.670 specifically a refunding for savings 00:06:03.670 --> 00:06:05.460 of currently callable debt. 00:06:05.460 --> 00:06:08.640 Hilltop has proposed to serve as Financial Advisor, 00:06:08.640 --> 00:06:10.450 Norton Rose Fulbright as Bond Counsel, 00:06:10.450 --> 00:06:12.633 and Bracewell as Disclosure Counsel. 00:06:13.600 --> 00:06:16.080 For the underwriting team we recommend 00:06:16.080 --> 00:06:18.120 Senior Manager: Wells Fargo Securities 00:06:18.120 --> 00:06:21.060 and Co-Managers: Hutchinson, Shockey, Erley and Company, 00:06:21.060 --> 00:06:25.760 J.P. Morgan, Mesirow Financial, and Ramirez and Company. 00:06:25.760 --> 00:06:28.110 If approved, we will finalize the timelines, 00:06:28.110 --> 00:06:29.770 engage these service providers 00:06:29.770 --> 00:06:32.280 and undertake the initial debt issuance process 00:06:32.280 --> 00:06:34.290 to prepare the bonds for sale. 00:06:34.290 --> 00:06:36.590 The executive administrator would return to the board 00:06:36.590 --> 00:06:38.970 on April 23rd, for a formal approval 00:06:38.970 --> 00:06:41.030 of the bond sale and associated documents 00:06:41.030 --> 00:06:43.836 for any series to be issued under this authorization, 00:06:43.836 --> 00:06:46.703 for possible a mid-May pricing and June close. 00:06:49.096 --> 00:06:50.790 <v ->Thank you, Georgia.</v> 00:06:50.790 --> 00:06:53.283 Questions, comments Director Jackson? 00:06:53.283 --> 00:06:54.550 Paup? 00:06:54.550 --> 00:06:56.574 I thank you for all the preparation on this 00:06:56.574 --> 00:06:59.670 and I only wanna highlight that this refunding 00:06:59.670 --> 00:07:03.822 is going to save money on existing projects, 00:07:03.822 --> 00:07:06.410 existing financing structures, 00:07:06.410 --> 00:07:08.470 and is just one of the many things 00:07:08.470 --> 00:07:10.450 that you and your team do. 00:07:10.450 --> 00:07:12.840 And constant vigilance to ensure 00:07:12.840 --> 00:07:15.335 that we are optimizing our capitol structure, 00:07:15.335 --> 00:07:18.191 capturing any savings we can, 00:07:18.191 --> 00:07:20.440 and really get the most utility 00:07:20.440 --> 00:07:22.240 out of each dollar under our management. 00:07:22.240 --> 00:07:23.723 Thank you for your work on this. 00:07:23.723 --> 00:07:25.770 Is there a motion? 00:07:25.770 --> 00:07:26.890 <v ->Chairman, I move we authorize</v> 00:07:26.890 --> 00:07:29.150 the Executive Administrator, Chief Financial Officer, 00:07:29.150 --> 00:07:31.500 General Counsel, and Development Fund Manager 00:07:31.500 --> 00:07:33.940 to take all necessary actions for the issuance, 00:07:33.940 --> 00:07:35.970 sale and delivery of State of Texas 00:07:35.970 --> 00:07:38.210 Water Financial Assistance refunding bonds, 00:07:38.210 --> 00:07:40.480 in one or more series and approve the selection 00:07:40.480 --> 00:07:42.710 of Financial Advisor, Bond Counsel, 00:07:42.710 --> 00:07:45.350 Disclosure Counsel, Senior Managing Underwirter, 00:07:45.350 --> 00:07:47.850 and Co-Managing Underwriter's for the negotiation 00:07:47.850 --> 00:07:51.010 of the bond issue as recommended by Executive Administrator. 00:07:51.010 --> 00:07:51.860 <v Peter>Is there a second?</v> 00:07:51.860 --> 00:07:52.693 <v ->I second.</v> 00:07:52.693 --> 00:07:53.526 <v ->All in favor say aye.</v> 00:07:53.526 --> 00:07:54.359 <v ->Aye. Aye.</v> 00:07:54.359 --> 00:07:55.550 Motion passes. 00:07:55.550 --> 00:07:56.383 Thank you, Georgia. 00:07:56.383 --> 00:07:57.670 Next item, please. 00:07:57.670 --> 00:08:00.320 <v ->Consider authorizing the Executive Administrator</v> 00:08:00.320 --> 00:08:02.610 to execute a Memorandum of Understanding 00:08:02.610 --> 00:08:04.780 with the Texas Department of Transportation, 00:08:04.780 --> 00:08:08.430 regarding placement of climate data collection systems 00:08:08.430 --> 00:08:10.000 on TxDOT property. 00:08:10.000 --> 00:08:12.550 Kay Schultz is here to present. 00:08:12.550 --> 00:08:13.990 <v ->Good morning Chairman Lake,</v> 00:08:13.990 --> 00:08:15.720 Director Jackson, Director Paup. 00:08:15.720 --> 00:08:18.430 I'm Kay Schultz, Assistant General Counsel. 00:08:18.430 --> 00:08:22.400 This item requests approval for the Executive Administrator 00:08:22.400 --> 00:08:24.900 to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding 00:08:24.900 --> 00:08:28.200 with the Texas Department of Transportation 00:08:28.200 --> 00:08:32.440 to allow placement of climate data collection stations 00:08:32.440 --> 00:08:34.910 on TxDOT properties. 00:08:34.910 --> 00:08:38.400 The system is called Texas Mesonet 00:08:38.400 --> 00:08:42.600 and it is a virtual network of earth observation stations, 00:08:42.600 --> 00:08:45.180 spearheaded by the Water Development Board, 00:08:45.180 --> 00:08:47.960 that incorporates data from other local 00:08:47.960 --> 00:08:49.700 and regional networks including: 00:08:49.700 --> 00:08:52.100 river and aquifer authorities, 00:08:52.100 --> 00:08:53.700 The National Weather Service, 00:08:53.700 --> 00:08:57.973 the US Forest Service, and the West Texas Mesonet. 00:08:58.860 --> 00:09:02.400 Texans can access and use the Mesonet data 00:09:02.400 --> 00:09:04.700 to plan for and respond to the state 00:09:04.700 --> 00:09:06.690 ever changing weather patterns 00:09:06.690 --> 00:09:08.760 and extreme weather events. 00:09:08.760 --> 00:09:13.760 The data is downloadable and it is stored in perpetuity. 00:09:14.000 --> 00:09:17.890 In 2016, the Water Development Board installed 00:09:17.890 --> 00:09:20.780 it's first five stations. 00:09:20.780 --> 00:09:24.740 Today, the Texas Mesonet sites that are operated 00:09:24.740 --> 00:09:26.130 by the Water Development Board 00:09:26.130 --> 00:09:29.150 are about 45 but the whole network 00:09:29.150 --> 00:09:32.690 around the state has more then 3,000 sites. 00:09:32.690 --> 00:09:36.530 And since TxDOT has 89 rest areas 00:09:36.530 --> 00:09:40.640 around the state, this Memorandum of Understanding, 00:09:40.640 --> 00:09:42.690 would allow for expansion of this system 00:09:42.690 --> 00:09:45.280 into areas that aren't currently covered 00:09:45.280 --> 00:09:48.503 and also provide higher visibility for the project. 00:09:50.670 --> 00:09:52.510 Water Development Board staff members 00:09:52.510 --> 00:09:56.410 Leon Green, Maurine Sanders, and Daniel Reyez, 00:09:56.410 --> 00:09:59.420 under the direction on Manager, Nathan Leeber, 00:09:59.420 --> 00:10:03.000 travel the state to find new Mesonet locations 00:10:03.000 --> 00:10:05.920 and to do the installations. 00:10:05.920 --> 00:10:08.400 So, I'm gonna show you 00:10:08.400 --> 00:10:12.953 a couple of their recent installations. 00:10:14.010 --> 00:10:18.043 This is the logo for TexMesonet. 00:10:19.770 --> 00:10:23.300 This is a location on the Burkeley Ranch, 00:10:23.300 --> 00:10:28.140 near Forestburg and Southern Montague County. 00:10:28.140 --> 00:10:31.640 So, this is what's called a primary installation. 00:10:31.640 --> 00:10:34.180 That has a 30-foot tower and it measures 00:10:34.180 --> 00:10:37.140 wind speed and direction, temperature, 00:10:37.140 --> 00:10:40.680 humidity, rain fall, soil moisture and temperature, 00:10:40.680 --> 00:10:43.573 solar radiation, and barometric pressure. 00:10:45.610 --> 00:10:48.730 This site is on the LaDrew Arrott Ranch 00:10:48.730 --> 00:10:51.750 in Bronte in Coke County. 00:10:51.750 --> 00:10:54.030 And this is called a secondary installation. 00:10:54.030 --> 00:10:57.120 It's got a smaller tower, two meters. 00:10:57.120 --> 00:10:59.640 It measures wind speed and direction, 00:10:59.640 --> 00:11:01.721 temperature, humidity, rain fall, 00:11:01.721 --> 00:11:05.203 soil moisture and soil temperature. 00:11:06.560 --> 00:11:11.560 Alright, now I'm going to show you the Texas Mesonet site. 00:11:17.458 --> 00:11:18.960 If I can get my mouse to work. 00:11:18.960 --> 00:11:19.833 There it goes. 00:11:30.710 --> 00:11:33.010 First thing you'll see is all those sites, 00:11:33.010 --> 00:11:36.220 all over the state but there's a great tool 00:11:36.220 --> 00:11:40.193 where you can just say, just show us our sites. 00:11:41.370 --> 00:11:43.200 And there's an even greater tool 00:11:43.200 --> 00:11:46.817 where I can say take me to Montague County. 00:11:56.760 --> 00:11:58.360 And there's the Berkeley Ranch, 00:11:58.360 --> 00:12:00.263 that was the first slide you saw. 00:12:01.100 --> 00:12:03.160 We've had no rain but it shows 00:12:03.160 --> 00:12:05.141 their humidity, wind, et cetera. 00:12:05.141 --> 00:12:06.346 <v Whispering Male>She's gonna give 'em</v> 00:12:06.346 --> 00:12:07.937 to me rain catcher-- 00:12:07.937 --> 00:12:10.133 <v Kay>And we'll go to Coke County.</v> 00:12:16.130 --> 00:12:17.900 And that is the LaDrew Arrott 00:12:17.900 --> 00:12:19.553 that you saw in the second slide. 00:12:25.620 --> 00:12:26.590 And now... 00:12:32.400 --> 00:12:37.400 The first site proposed for installation on TxDOT land, 00:12:37.500 --> 00:12:41.000 and I'm gonna go to the topgraphic view 00:12:41.000 --> 00:12:42.693 'cause it's easier to see, 00:12:44.190 --> 00:12:49.043 is on the southbound I-35. 00:12:56.540 --> 00:12:59.340 Right of way, it's a rest area 00:12:59.340 --> 00:13:01.833 and it's just south of Salado. 00:13:07.880 --> 00:13:09.990 I'm trying to locate Salado here, 00:13:09.990 --> 00:13:10.890 it's hard to read. 00:13:11.950 --> 00:13:14.245 <v Peter>If it's on I-35, they better leave now.</v> 00:13:14.245 --> 00:13:16.495 (laughing) 00:13:23.960 --> 00:13:28.910 I believe it's somewhere in this area right here. 00:13:28.910 --> 00:13:31.880 It shows up clearly if I can find Salado 00:13:32.780 --> 00:13:35.010 but I'm havin' a little trouble seeing Salado 00:13:35.010 --> 00:13:36.223 on the map right now. 00:13:37.250 --> 00:13:39.170 At any rate, it's on the southbound 00:13:39.170 --> 00:13:42.423 I-35 rest area, just south of Salado. 00:13:43.300 --> 00:13:48.300 And our statute requires us to put into rule 00:13:52.140 --> 00:13:53.770 in the Memorandum of Understanding 00:13:53.770 --> 00:13:57.170 that we enter into and we will come before you 00:13:57.170 --> 00:13:59.840 at a later to do that. 00:13:59.840 --> 00:14:02.500 It will still take effect as soon as it's signed 00:14:02.500 --> 00:14:04.363 by both parties, it doesn't have to be 00:14:04.363 --> 00:14:07.640 in the rule to take effect so, it'll take effect. 00:14:07.640 --> 00:14:11.530 And the staff is anticipating that once that gets signed 00:14:11.530 --> 00:14:15.300 and the underlying site access agreement is signed, 00:14:15.300 --> 00:14:18.843 they hope to get this installed sometime this summer. 00:14:20.010 --> 00:14:22.893 And then go from there with the other rest areas. 00:14:23.940 --> 00:14:24.940 <v Peter>Fantastic.</v> 00:14:26.030 --> 00:14:27.710 <v ->The Executive Administrator recommends</v> 00:14:27.710 --> 00:14:29.760 that the board authorize entering into 00:14:29.760 --> 00:14:34.440 this MIU with the Texas Department of Transportation 00:14:34.440 --> 00:14:35.870 for the location of additional 00:14:35.870 --> 00:14:39.390 climate monitoring stations for the Mesonet network 00:14:39.390 --> 00:14:41.140 and that concludes my presentation. 00:14:42.320 --> 00:14:43.153 <v ->Thank you, Kay.</v> 00:14:43.153 --> 00:14:44.676 Questions, comments? 00:14:44.676 --> 00:14:46.090 <v ->Well, I think we all know how important</v> 00:14:46.090 --> 00:14:49.840 that TexMesonet is and I absolutely believe 00:14:49.840 --> 00:14:52.690 we have the best legal staff of any agency. 00:14:52.690 --> 00:14:54.220 Somebody who can stand up and talk 00:14:54.220 --> 00:14:56.770 to the technical aspects of a 00:14:56.770 --> 00:14:59.050 Memorandum of Understanding and then explain 00:14:59.050 --> 00:15:00.930 all of the various benefits and kind of show 00:15:00.930 --> 00:15:03.490 where all the areas are and talk about 00:15:03.490 --> 00:15:05.070 the overall benefits of the project 00:15:05.070 --> 00:15:07.470 as a whole, I think is just amazing 00:15:07.470 --> 00:15:10.510 and I think so indicative of the talent 00:15:10.510 --> 00:15:11.510 that we have here at the board. 00:15:11.510 --> 00:15:12.810 So, thanks for working on this 00:15:12.810 --> 00:15:15.340 and thanks for the presentation so that everybody, 00:15:15.340 --> 00:15:16.590 it was more than just a document, 00:15:16.590 --> 00:15:19.450 more than just a Memorandum of Understanding, 00:15:19.450 --> 00:15:22.560 it really kind of, clearly showed the benefit and the need 00:15:22.560 --> 00:15:24.990 that we have moving forward for this project. 00:15:24.990 --> 00:15:26.290 So, thanks for doing that. 00:15:27.758 --> 00:15:28.660 <v ->Director Paup?</v> 00:15:28.660 --> 00:15:29.493 <v ->Kay, that was great.</v> 00:15:29.493 --> 00:15:30.350 I'm really glad that you actually 00:15:30.350 --> 00:15:35.060 showed the website, www.texmesonet.org, 00:15:35.060 --> 00:15:37.900 if y'all wanna go and check it out again. 00:15:37.900 --> 00:15:40.093 This is another great step in expanding 00:15:40.093 --> 00:15:43.430 this very important program and thanks to our friends 00:15:43.430 --> 00:15:45.393 at TxDOT for partnering with us. 00:15:47.040 --> 00:15:50.283 <v ->Yeah, absolutely appreciate that inner agency cooperation.</v> 00:15:51.310 --> 00:15:52.470 One thing I will highlight, as well, 00:15:52.470 --> 00:15:55.180 this collects all sorts of weather data. 00:15:55.180 --> 00:16:00.180 This is a key element of flood management and mitigation, 00:16:01.210 --> 00:16:04.310 in terms both of rainfall but also soil moisture. 00:16:04.310 --> 00:16:06.080 The data collected by these mesonet stations 00:16:06.080 --> 00:16:09.810 are a key input in helping predict 00:16:09.810 --> 00:16:12.400 flood events and mitigate them so, 00:16:12.400 --> 00:16:14.797 this fits into, it's a great program on it's own 00:16:14.797 --> 00:16:16.520 but it fits into the bigger picture 00:16:16.520 --> 00:16:19.050 of addressing flood in Texas. 00:16:19.050 --> 00:16:19.973 Is there a motion? 00:16:20.840 --> 00:16:22.730 <v ->Mr. Chairman, I move we authorize</v> 00:16:22.730 --> 00:16:24.720 the Executive Administrator to execute 00:16:24.720 --> 00:16:26.270 a Memorandum of Understanding 00:16:26.270 --> 00:16:28.430 with the Texas Department of Transportation 00:16:28.430 --> 00:16:30.840 as recommended by the Executive Administrator. 00:16:30.840 --> 00:16:31.687 <v ->Is there a second?</v> 00:16:31.687 --> 00:16:32.520 <v ->I second.</v> 00:16:32.520 --> 00:16:33.353 <v ->All in favor say aye.</v> 00:16:33.353 --> 00:16:34.186 <v ->Aye. Aye.</v> 00:16:34.186 --> 00:16:35.040 Aye, motion passes. 00:16:35.040 --> 00:16:35.930 Thanks, Kay. 00:16:35.930 --> 00:16:37.300 Next item, please. 00:16:37.300 --> 00:16:39.670 <v ->Consider designating brackish ground water</v> 00:16:39.670 --> 00:16:43.070 production zones in the Blossom, Lipan, Nacatoch, 00:16:43.070 --> 00:16:45.200 and Northern Trinity Aquifers. 00:16:45.200 --> 00:16:47.723 We have Erica Muncha here to present. 00:16:50.170 --> 00:16:51.500 <v ->Good morning Chairman Lake,</v> 00:16:51.500 --> 00:16:53.640 Director Jackson, Director Paup. 00:16:53.640 --> 00:16:55.600 For the record, my name is Erica Muncha, 00:16:55.600 --> 00:16:58.200 the Executor Administer to Staff. 00:16:58.200 --> 00:16:59.870 Agenda item four is to request 00:16:59.870 --> 00:17:02.130 to consider designated brackish ground water 00:17:02.130 --> 00:17:04.086 production zones in the Blossom, 00:17:04.086 --> 00:17:08.000 Lipan, Nacatoch, and Northern Trinity Aquifers. 00:17:08.000 --> 00:17:12.540 In 2015, the 84 Texas Legislature passed House Bill 30, 00:17:12.540 --> 00:17:14.670 directing the Texas Water Development Board 00:17:14.670 --> 00:17:17.590 to identify and designate brackish ground water 00:17:17.590 --> 00:17:20.360 production zones in four specific aquifers 00:17:20.360 --> 00:17:23.330 by December first, 2016 and then 00:17:23.330 --> 00:17:25.140 the remaining aquifers in the state 00:17:25.140 --> 00:17:27.720 by December first, 2022. 00:17:27.720 --> 00:17:31.070 For each zone designation, the Texas Water Development Board 00:17:31.070 --> 00:17:33.250 is required to determine the volumes 00:17:33.250 --> 00:17:35.210 of ground water that a brackish ground water 00:17:35.210 --> 00:17:39.270 production zone can produce over 30 and 50 year periods 00:17:39.270 --> 00:17:41.880 without causing significant impact 00:17:41.880 --> 00:17:45.000 to water availability or water quality. 00:17:45.000 --> 00:17:47.820 Two, make recommendations on reasonable monitoring 00:17:47.820 --> 00:17:49.130 to observe the effects of 00:17:49.130 --> 00:17:51.990 brackish ground water production within the zone. 00:17:51.990 --> 00:17:54.050 Three, work with ground water conservation 00:17:54.050 --> 00:17:56.280 districts and stakeholders in general. 00:17:56.280 --> 00:17:59.100 And four, provide a summary of the brackish ground water 00:17:59.100 --> 00:18:02.650 production designations in the bi-annual report 00:18:02.650 --> 00:18:05.963 due December first of each even-numbered year. 00:18:07.720 --> 00:18:11.760 To date, the board has designated in total, 00:18:11.760 --> 00:18:13.930 eight brackish ground water production zones 00:18:13.930 --> 00:18:17.240 in the following aquifers: no zones in the Blaine, 00:18:17.240 --> 00:18:19.620 one zone in the Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer 00:18:19.620 --> 00:18:22.610 south of the Colorado River, four zones 00:18:22.610 --> 00:18:26.280 in the Gulf Coast Aquifer and bordering sediments, 00:18:26.280 --> 00:18:28.823 and three zones in the Rustler Aquifer. 00:18:30.380 --> 00:18:34.060 Stakeholders formed an integral part of the mapping studies. 00:18:34.060 --> 00:18:37.480 In total, TWB staff presented at seven 00:18:37.480 --> 00:18:39.640 aquifer specific stakeholder meetings 00:18:39.640 --> 00:18:43.730 to request data, show results, and solicit feedback. 00:18:43.730 --> 00:18:45.510 The meetings were held locally 00:18:45.510 --> 00:18:47.700 within the vicinity of each aquifer 00:18:47.700 --> 00:18:51.470 at Mt. Pleasant Commerce in Angelo and Waco. 00:18:51.470 --> 00:18:53.750 Throughout the process, stakeholders were notified 00:18:53.750 --> 00:18:56.380 in advance via email, of all the meetings 00:18:56.380 --> 00:19:00.190 and information was posted on the TWD website. 00:19:00.190 --> 00:19:03.220 Including meeting announcements, presentations, 00:19:03.220 --> 00:19:05.590 contractors, draft and final reports, 00:19:05.590 --> 00:19:07.490 and the draft fort memo. 00:19:07.490 --> 00:19:09.780 As of this morning, we have not received 00:19:09.780 --> 00:19:12.413 any public comments on the zone designations. 00:19:13.670 --> 00:19:16.330 TWD staff early reviewed final reports 00:19:16.330 --> 00:19:18.080 and data SIDs from contractors 00:19:18.080 --> 00:19:21.380 and augmented the analysis as necessary. 00:19:21.380 --> 00:19:23.600 TW staff evaluated the aquifers 00:19:23.600 --> 00:19:24.960 and developed zone designations 00:19:24.960 --> 00:19:27.880 in areas with moderate to high availability 00:19:27.880 --> 00:19:30.010 and productivity that are separated 00:19:30.010 --> 00:19:32.040 by hydrological barriers sufficient 00:19:32.040 --> 00:19:34.300 to prevent significant impacts 00:19:34.300 --> 00:19:37.240 to water availability or water quality 00:19:37.240 --> 00:19:38.930 in geological strata that have 00:19:38.930 --> 00:19:41.410 an average total dissolve solids concentration 00:19:41.410 --> 00:19:43.070 of a thousand milligrams per liter 00:19:43.070 --> 00:19:45.980 or less, as required by House Bill 30. 00:19:45.980 --> 00:19:48.410 Expressly excluded areas from these zones 00:19:48.410 --> 00:19:51.400 were aquifers, subdivisions of aquifers, 00:19:51.400 --> 00:19:53.940 or geological strata that have an average total 00:19:53.940 --> 00:19:55.380 dissolve solids concentration 00:19:55.380 --> 00:19:57.670 of more than a thousand milligrams per liter, 00:19:57.670 --> 00:19:59.240 which serve as significant source 00:19:59.240 --> 00:20:01.280 of water supply for municipal, 00:20:01.280 --> 00:20:04.130 domestic, or agriculture purposes. 00:20:04.130 --> 00:20:07.140 Also, geological formations that are designated 00:20:07.140 --> 00:20:08.720 or used for waste water injection 00:20:08.720 --> 00:20:10.930 through the use of injection or disposal wells 00:20:10.930 --> 00:20:14.793 permitted under Texas Water Code, Chapter 27. 00:20:15.942 --> 00:20:18.230 In the next few minutes, I will discuss the areas 00:20:18.230 --> 00:20:20.750 recommended for designation as brackish ground water 00:20:20.750 --> 00:20:23.820 production zones in the four aquifers. 00:20:23.820 --> 00:20:25.620 The recommended zones to the board 00:20:25.620 --> 00:20:27.530 are representative of the aquifers 00:20:27.530 --> 00:20:29.970 and do not include every possible area 00:20:29.970 --> 00:20:32.360 that might qualify for designation. 00:20:32.360 --> 00:20:34.610 Lack of designation of such areas 00:20:34.610 --> 00:20:36.850 at this time does not preclude 00:20:36.850 --> 00:20:39.770 designation of zones in these areas in the future 00:20:39.770 --> 00:20:43.500 or development of the brackish resource in the area. 00:20:43.500 --> 00:20:45.160 If an entity would like to develop 00:20:45.160 --> 00:20:47.423 brackish groundwater outside of a recommended zone, 00:20:47.423 --> 00:20:49.870 they are still able to use our data 00:20:49.870 --> 00:20:52.910 and report findings from the TWD mapping studies, 00:20:52.910 --> 00:20:55.960 since water resources in the whole aquifer 00:20:55.960 --> 00:20:57.813 are mapped and characterized. 00:20:59.700 --> 00:21:02.320 In the Blossom we recommend three areas 00:21:02.320 --> 00:21:05.460 for designation as brackish groundwater production zones 00:21:05.460 --> 00:21:07.160 as shown in the figure. 00:21:07.160 --> 00:21:08.760 The majority of these areas contain 00:21:08.760 --> 00:21:12.020 moderately saline groundwater and the inter lake clays, 00:21:12.020 --> 00:21:14.390 marrows, and chalk that overlie the Blossom's sand 00:21:14.390 --> 00:21:17.323 act as a significant hydrological barrier. 00:21:19.270 --> 00:21:21.530 In the Lipan Aquifer we are not recommending 00:21:21.530 --> 00:21:23.970 an area for designation as brackish groundwater 00:21:23.970 --> 00:21:27.210 production zone because there are no hydrological barriers 00:21:27.210 --> 00:21:29.400 separating fresh and brackish groundwater 00:21:29.400 --> 00:21:31.770 and brackish groundwater is a significant source 00:21:31.770 --> 00:21:33.103 of existing wells. 00:21:34.450 --> 00:21:37.280 In the Nacatoch Aquifer, we recommend five areas 00:21:37.280 --> 00:21:41.070 for designation as brackish groundwater production zones. 00:21:41.070 --> 00:21:43.680 As shown in the figure, the majority of these areas 00:21:43.680 --> 00:21:46.130 contain moderately saline groundwater 00:21:46.130 --> 00:21:47.990 and the interpreted sand and clay 00:21:47.990 --> 00:21:50.790 that overlie and underlie the Nacatoch sand 00:21:50.790 --> 00:21:54.420 act as a significant hydrological barrier. 00:21:54.420 --> 00:21:56.470 Now, the Northern Trinity Aquifer 00:21:56.470 --> 00:21:59.583 consist of five stacked formations. 00:21:59.583 --> 00:22:01.002 In the Northern Trinity Aquifer 00:22:01.002 --> 00:22:03.140 we recommend 15 areas for designation 00:22:03.140 --> 00:22:05.613 as brackish groundwater production zones. 00:22:07.370 --> 00:22:10.650 For the Paluxy Formation there are two areas, 00:22:10.650 --> 00:22:14.593 for the Glen Rose Formation there are four areas, 00:22:16.258 --> 00:22:19.430 in the Hensell unit there are three areas, 00:22:19.430 --> 00:22:23.100 and for the Pearsall Formation there are two areas, 00:22:23.100 --> 00:22:25.380 and lastly, for the Hosston Formation 00:22:25.380 --> 00:22:29.560 there are four areas that we recommend for zone designation. 00:22:29.560 --> 00:22:31.980 These areas contain groundwater that is slightly 00:22:31.980 --> 00:22:34.220 to moderately saline groundwater 00:22:34.220 --> 00:22:37.510 and the shell that overlie the geological formations 00:22:37.510 --> 00:22:40.343 act as a significant hydrological barrier. 00:22:42.810 --> 00:22:44.420 Now, in the Blossom Aquifer, 00:22:44.420 --> 00:22:45.980 the volume of brackish groundwater 00:22:45.980 --> 00:22:48.740 that could be potentially produced from the three zones 00:22:48.740 --> 00:22:52.580 is 9-thousand acre-feet over a 30-year period, 00:22:52.580 --> 00:22:55.587 15-thousand acre-feet over the 50-year period. 00:22:55.587 --> 00:22:58.120 In the Nacatoch Aquifer the volume 00:22:58.120 --> 00:22:59.630 of brackish groundwater that could be 00:22:59.630 --> 00:23:01.520 potentially produced from five zones 00:23:01.520 --> 00:23:04.750 is 35-thousand acre-feet over the 30-year period 00:23:04.750 --> 00:23:08.560 and 58-thousand acre-feet over the 50-year period. 00:23:08.560 --> 00:23:10.660 In the Northern Trinity Aquifer 00:23:10.660 --> 00:23:12.100 the volume of brackish groundwater 00:23:12.100 --> 00:23:15.750 that can be potentially produced from 15 zones 00:23:15.750 --> 00:23:19.740 is 518-thousand acre-feet over the 30-year period 00:23:19.740 --> 00:23:23.343 and 864-thousand over the 50-year period. 00:23:24.940 --> 00:23:27.870 For groundwater in general, for the three aquifers 00:23:27.870 --> 00:23:29.950 which have zones, we recommend monitoring 00:23:29.950 --> 00:23:33.680 the formations above, formations laterally adjacent, 00:23:33.680 --> 00:23:38.300 and the hydrological barriers, to observe any effects. 00:23:38.300 --> 00:23:40.720 We also recommend installing monitor walls 00:23:40.720 --> 00:23:43.913 to track water levels and water quality during production. 00:23:45.950 --> 00:23:48.060 Our next step is to include the results 00:23:48.060 --> 00:23:51.110 of the mapping study's in the 2020 bi-annual report 00:23:51.110 --> 00:23:53.910 on sea water and groundwater desalination. 00:23:53.910 --> 00:23:58.480 TW staff will resume work on the Upper Coaster Plain 00:23:58.480 --> 00:24:00.750 and the Hill Country-Trinity Aquifer 00:24:00.750 --> 00:24:02.690 and then they will move west to 00:24:02.690 --> 00:24:06.500 the Edwards-Trinity Plateau and Docom Aquifers. 00:24:06.500 --> 00:24:08.580 This concludes my presentation 00:24:08.580 --> 00:24:10.790 but I want to take a moment to thank 00:24:10.790 --> 00:24:14.220 my entire brack staff for their tremendous effort 00:24:14.220 --> 00:24:16.430 they put into the studies and for making sure 00:24:16.430 --> 00:24:20.600 we completed studies with the best data available. 00:24:20.600 --> 00:24:22.510 So, I want to thank John Meyer, 00:24:22.510 --> 00:24:26.393 Undera Crovsky, Mark Robinson, and Alyssa Sudahm. 00:24:28.160 --> 00:24:29.850 The Executive Administrator recommends approval 00:24:29.850 --> 00:24:31.403 of this item and I am available 00:24:31.403 --> 00:24:33.253 to answer any questions you may have. 00:24:34.620 --> 00:24:36.550 <v ->Thank you very much, Erica.</v> 00:24:36.550 --> 00:24:37.990 Questions, comments? 00:24:37.990 --> 00:24:39.300 <v ->Great work effort by the team</v> 00:24:39.300 --> 00:24:42.420 and of course we know how important it is in the future 00:24:42.420 --> 00:24:46.035 of being able to utilize brackish water across Texas. 00:24:46.035 --> 00:24:48.740 I think a couple of points that you brought out 00:24:48.740 --> 00:24:52.660 in your presentation, these are not exclusive areas. 00:24:52.660 --> 00:24:55.790 There are other areas that if, in the future 00:24:55.790 --> 00:24:57.510 there might be some potential development 00:24:57.510 --> 00:25:00.450 of brackish groundwater, it's not exclusive 00:25:00.450 --> 00:25:05.450 to these production zones that we've designated here. 00:25:07.430 --> 00:25:09.410 All of the information, all of the data, 00:25:09.410 --> 00:25:11.230 is available to the public so, 00:25:11.230 --> 00:25:16.090 I mean, that's a huge deliverable for this project 00:25:16.090 --> 00:25:18.460 because as we know, that is the information 00:25:18.460 --> 00:25:21.110 that communities can access or people 00:25:21.110 --> 00:25:22.940 looking at new technology can access 00:25:22.940 --> 00:25:25.683 and it's all in it's raw format. 00:25:27.160 --> 00:25:30.430 Giving us kind of, overall, not just the ability 00:25:30.430 --> 00:25:33.820 through the requirements of House Bill 30 00:25:33.820 --> 00:25:36.270 to designate the zones but also to get 00:25:36.270 --> 00:25:39.360 a better understanding of the aquifer as a whole. 00:25:39.360 --> 00:25:41.960 So, it's good to see this work. 00:25:41.960 --> 00:25:44.260 It's good to see we had stakeholder engagement 00:25:44.260 --> 00:25:45.640 throughout the process. 00:25:45.640 --> 00:25:48.230 There were many that contributed data 00:25:48.230 --> 00:25:50.410 but I know on this particular work effort 00:25:50.410 --> 00:25:52.370 the Railroad Commission provided 00:25:52.370 --> 00:25:54.610 their Q-log collection so I did want 00:25:54.610 --> 00:25:57.030 to recognize them and thank them 00:25:57.030 --> 00:25:59.020 for that effort as well as the others 00:25:59.020 --> 00:26:02.435 who have participated with us 00:26:02.435 --> 00:26:04.450 in the data sharing initiative. 00:26:04.450 --> 00:26:06.340 It's great that we've got this, 00:26:06.340 --> 00:26:08.390 that we're moving forward, that we're ongoing, 00:26:08.390 --> 00:26:10.970 that the data is available for everybody to use 00:26:10.970 --> 00:26:13.135 and that we've got such a great team 00:26:13.135 --> 00:26:15.740 that's not only working on what we've done in the past 00:26:15.740 --> 00:26:17.250 but just moving forward and eventually 00:26:17.250 --> 00:26:20.200 we'll get all of the areas kind of looked at, 00:26:20.200 --> 00:26:22.930 throughout Texas, and have that information 00:26:22.930 --> 00:26:24.160 out there, available to the public. 00:26:24.160 --> 00:26:25.280 So, thank you. 00:26:25.280 --> 00:26:26.113 <v Erica>Thank you.</v> 00:26:26.113 --> 00:26:27.800 <v Peter>Director Paup.</v> 00:26:27.800 --> 00:26:30.150 <v ->Yeah, Erica, your team did a fantastic job.</v> 00:26:30.150 --> 00:26:31.920 This is incredibly important research 00:26:31.920 --> 00:26:33.403 to the state so, thank you. 00:26:35.040 --> 00:26:36.430 <v ->This work will play a tremendous role</v> 00:26:36.430 --> 00:26:39.210 in the future of Texas water and I very much 00:26:39.210 --> 00:26:41.790 appreciate you recognizing your team. 00:26:41.790 --> 00:26:43.190 Huge project, tremendous work, 00:26:43.190 --> 00:26:44.380 everything we do at this agency 00:26:44.380 --> 00:26:47.150 is a team effort and so, I appreciate all of that. 00:26:47.150 --> 00:26:48.860 Is there a motion? 00:26:48.860 --> 00:26:50.620 <v ->Chairman, I move we approve the designation</v> 00:26:50.620 --> 00:26:52.380 of brackish groundwater production zones 00:26:52.380 --> 00:26:54.640 in the Blossom, Lipan, Nacatoch, 00:26:54.640 --> 00:26:56.940 and Northern Trinity Aquifers as recommended 00:26:56.940 --> 00:26:58.540 by our Executive Administrator. 00:26:58.540 --> 00:26:59.373 <v ->Is there a second?</v> 00:26:59.373 --> 00:27:00.206 <v ->I second.</v> 00:27:00.206 --> 00:27:01.039 <v ->All in favor say aye.</v> 00:27:01.039 --> 00:27:01.872 <v ->Aye. Aye.</v> 00:27:01.872 --> 00:27:02.820 Aye, motion passes. 00:27:02.820 --> 00:27:04.060 Next item, please. 00:27:04.060 --> 00:27:06.430 <v ->Consider approval of requested changes</v> 00:27:06.430 --> 00:27:08.730 submitted by Region J and Region L 00:27:08.730 --> 00:27:10.950 to amend the board adopted population 00:27:10.950 --> 00:27:13.430 and water demand projections for use 00:27:13.430 --> 00:27:15.770 in the 2021 regional water plans 00:27:15.770 --> 00:27:18.270 and the 2022 state water plan. 00:27:18.270 --> 00:27:20.563 We have Yoon Cho here to present. 00:27:21.830 --> 00:27:23.651 <v ->Good morning Chairman Lake,</v> 00:27:23.651 --> 00:27:25.910 Directory Jackson, and Director Paup. 00:27:25.910 --> 00:27:28.344 For the record, my name is Yoon Cho, 00:27:28.344 --> 00:27:31.156 Executive Administrator of Staff. 00:27:31.156 --> 00:27:34.090 This item is to ask for your consideration 00:27:34.090 --> 00:27:36.500 of approving the request changes 00:27:36.500 --> 00:27:39.350 submitted by Region J and Region L 00:27:39.350 --> 00:27:41.690 to amend the board adopted population order 00:27:41.690 --> 00:27:43.800 demand projections for use in the 00:27:43.800 --> 00:27:47.393 2021 region water plans and 2022 state water plan. 00:27:48.820 --> 00:27:51.050 Region J submitted a request to remove 00:27:51.050 --> 00:27:54.880 steam electric water demand for Kerr County. 00:27:54.880 --> 00:27:57.450 This demand was estimated based on 00:27:57.450 --> 00:27:59.410 the future planned power facility 00:27:59.410 --> 00:28:03.333 for Calhoun County but incorrectly associated Kerr County. 00:28:04.330 --> 00:28:07.530 However, it was confirmed by Region L 00:28:07.530 --> 00:28:10.970 that no additional power plant is expected 00:28:10.970 --> 00:28:13.590 to be coming on line in Calhoun County 00:28:13.590 --> 00:28:15.433 so this demand will be removed. 00:28:16.750 --> 00:28:19.010 Region L requests increased steam electric, 00:28:19.010 --> 00:28:21.810 power water demand for Guadalupe County 00:28:21.810 --> 00:28:24.340 based on more recent water use data 00:28:24.340 --> 00:28:26.663 provided by CPS Energy. 00:28:28.380 --> 00:28:30.630 Region L's request also include 00:28:30.630 --> 00:28:35.223 changes submitted by five municipal entities. 00:28:36.320 --> 00:28:39.440 City of Cibolo, Green Valley Sod, 00:28:39.440 --> 00:28:41.260 and San Antonio Water System 00:28:41.260 --> 00:28:43.050 submitted request to reallocate 00:28:43.050 --> 00:28:46.600 existing population among entities 00:28:46.600 --> 00:28:50.730 reflecting the correct service area. 00:28:50.730 --> 00:28:52.580 The Green Valley Sod currently serves 00:28:53.640 --> 00:28:55.993 part of Cibolo in Guadalupe County. 00:28:57.010 --> 00:28:58.850 And San Antonio Water Systems serves 00:28:58.850 --> 00:29:02.723 a small portion of Atascosa County Road area. 00:29:03.760 --> 00:29:06.510 This change will resorting no net changes 00:29:06.510 --> 00:29:08.373 in county total populations. 00:29:10.240 --> 00:29:12.720 Lastly, Canyon Lake Water Service 00:29:12.720 --> 00:29:15.010 and the New Braunfels Utility, 00:29:15.010 --> 00:29:17.650 have requested to increase their population projects 00:29:18.520 --> 00:29:21.680 based on more recent population growth data 00:29:21.680 --> 00:29:24.823 through the Census and the utility mesa plan. 00:29:26.040 --> 00:29:29.160 To account faster growth for both entities, 00:29:29.160 --> 00:29:31.760 Region L requested to increase Comal County 00:29:31.760 --> 00:29:36.760 total population by 8.29%, 00:29:37.010 --> 00:29:40.140 for all decades and then decrease Comal County 00:29:40.140 --> 00:29:44.153 other population to offset the increase for both entities. 00:29:45.790 --> 00:29:47.140 The municipal demand that productions 00:29:47.140 --> 00:29:51.680 were also recalculated for all associate entities 00:29:51.680 --> 00:29:53.420 reflecting the request changes 00:29:53.420 --> 00:29:55.283 in their population projections. 00:29:57.110 --> 00:29:59.740 With the request changes, the revised total 00:29:59.740 --> 00:30:02.800 population order demand projections for the state 00:30:02.800 --> 00:30:06.440 will show a slight increase for each decade 00:30:06.440 --> 00:30:11.440 by less than .5% compared to the board adopted projection. 00:30:14.290 --> 00:30:19.140 The TWDB staff and the three other coordinating agency staff 00:30:19.140 --> 00:30:22.660 of Texas Park and Wildlife Department, 00:30:22.660 --> 00:30:25.830 TCQ, and Texas Department Agriculture 00:30:25.830 --> 00:30:27.930 have reviewed the request changes 00:30:27.930 --> 00:30:30.080 along with the supporting data submitted 00:30:31.300 --> 00:30:34.090 and developed a consensus that the changes 00:30:34.090 --> 00:30:38.500 are valid and consistent with criteria specified 00:30:38.500 --> 00:30:40.010 in the general guidelines 00:30:40.010 --> 00:30:43.003 for the fifth cycle region order planning. 00:30:43.970 --> 00:30:45.890 The recommended changes were submitted 00:30:45.890 --> 00:30:50.670 by four agencies staff, two hour EA on February 27th. 00:30:52.163 --> 00:30:53.870 The Executive Administrator 00:30:53.870 --> 00:30:56.590 recommends approval of this item. 00:30:56.590 --> 00:30:58.150 This concludes my presentation 00:30:58.150 --> 00:31:00.926 and I'm available to answer any questions. 00:31:00.926 --> 00:31:02.057 <v ->Thank you, very much, Yoon.</v> 00:31:02.057 --> 00:31:03.620 Questions, comments? 00:31:03.620 --> 00:31:05.810 <v ->Well, in our regional water planning process</v> 00:31:05.810 --> 00:31:07.180 and our state water planning process 00:31:07.180 --> 00:31:10.240 we talk about the strength of it is the data 00:31:10.240 --> 00:31:12.470 and the science and this, to me, 00:31:12.470 --> 00:31:15.200 clealy represents the work effort 00:31:15.200 --> 00:31:17.270 of the local, regional planning groups 00:31:17.270 --> 00:31:20.340 even though there is just a very tiny increase 00:31:20.340 --> 00:31:22.100 and impact overall for the state, 00:31:22.100 --> 00:31:24.680 the work effort that goes behind the scenes 00:31:24.680 --> 00:31:27.053 for communities, individual communities, 00:31:27.920 --> 00:31:30.470 in one case, kind of, tweak and shift 00:31:30.470 --> 00:31:33.210 the water demands so that it's in 00:31:33.210 --> 00:31:35.057 the proper category so they can make, 00:31:35.057 --> 00:31:37.070 if you will, the best decisions they can, 00:31:37.070 --> 00:31:38.670 moving forward with the projects they need. 00:31:38.670 --> 00:31:40.570 And then also, another community's kind of, 00:31:40.570 --> 00:31:43.340 looking at it from a population growth stand point 00:31:43.340 --> 00:31:45.320 in making sure that they incorporate 00:31:45.320 --> 00:31:48.330 those population changes within the plan 00:31:48.330 --> 00:31:51.370 and then further reinforces that it's an adaptive process 00:31:51.370 --> 00:31:53.096 and that as we move forward, we have 00:31:53.096 --> 00:31:56.640 that continuous improvement and that as we get more data, 00:31:56.640 --> 00:31:58.290 we're able to adjust the plan. 00:31:58.290 --> 00:32:01.690 So, a great example of the process working, 00:32:01.690 --> 00:32:04.900 the rigor of the process and the staff 00:32:04.900 --> 00:32:06.310 and the regional water planning groups 00:32:06.310 --> 00:32:08.600 are kind of, executing to that process. 00:32:08.600 --> 00:32:10.270 Thank you for your work on this 00:32:10.270 --> 00:32:11.980 and staying on top of things. 00:32:11.980 --> 00:32:13.544 <v Yoon>Thank you.</v> 00:32:13.544 --> 00:32:14.940 <v ->Director Paup.</v> 00:32:14.940 --> 00:32:18.050 <v ->I'll just echo Mrs. Jackson's sentiments,</v> 00:32:18.050 --> 00:32:19.920 a lot of work and effort goes into 00:32:19.920 --> 00:32:21.430 even making these small changes 00:32:21.430 --> 00:32:23.640 and a lot of cooperation, including working 00:32:23.640 --> 00:32:27.941 with our fellow agencies so, thank you. 00:32:27.941 --> 00:32:28.774 <v Yoon>Thank you.</v> 00:32:28.774 --> 00:32:31.863 <v ->Lot of tremendous work at the local level,</v> 00:32:31.863 --> 00:32:33.950 state water plans driven from the ground up 00:32:33.950 --> 00:32:36.053 by the locals but there's also a lot of work 00:32:36.053 --> 00:32:38.280 in your office with your team 00:32:38.280 --> 00:32:39.830 that goes into supporting that. 00:32:39.830 --> 00:32:41.060 <v Yoon>Thank you.</v> 00:32:41.060 --> 00:32:42.510 <v ->Is there a motion?</v> 00:32:42.510 --> 00:32:44.240 <v ->Mr. Chairman, I move we approve</v> 00:32:44.240 --> 00:32:46.350 the requested changes by Region J 00:32:46.350 --> 00:32:48.610 and Region L to amend the board adopted 00:32:48.610 --> 00:32:51.230 population and water demand projections 00:32:51.230 --> 00:32:53.960 for use in the 2021 regional water plans 00:32:53.960 --> 00:32:57.210 and 2022 state water plan as recommended 00:32:57.210 --> 00:32:58.830 by the Executive Administrator. 00:32:58.830 --> 00:32:59.663 <v ->Is there a second?</v> 00:32:59.663 --> 00:33:00.496 <v ->I second.</v> 00:33:00.496 --> 00:33:01.329 <v ->All in favor say aye.</v> 00:33:01.329 --> 00:33:02.162 <v ->Aye. Aye.</v> 00:33:02.162 --> 00:33:02.995 <v ->Aye, motion passes.</v> 00:33:02.995 --> 00:33:03.828 Thanks, Yoon. 00:33:03.828 --> 00:33:05.050 Nest item, please. 00:33:05.050 --> 00:33:06.770 <v ->Consider approving a request</v> 00:33:06.770 --> 00:33:09.310 from Parker County Special Utility District 00:33:09.310 --> 00:33:11.040 for financing from the drinking water, 00:33:11.040 --> 00:33:13.970 state revolving fund for planning acquisition design 00:33:13.970 --> 00:33:17.250 and construction for a water system improvement project. 00:33:17.250 --> 00:33:19.380 Luis Farias is here to present. 00:33:19.380 --> 00:33:20.290 <v ->Good morning, Chairman Lake,</v> 00:33:20.290 --> 00:33:21.810 Director Jackson, Director Paup. 00:33:21.810 --> 00:33:22.980 For the record, I am Luis Farias 00:33:22.980 --> 00:33:25.130 of the Executive Administrators Staff. 00:33:25.130 --> 00:33:26.950 Parker County Special Utility District 00:33:26.950 --> 00:33:28.720 is located in Millsap, Texas, 00:33:28.720 --> 00:33:31.510 approximately 50 miles west of Fort Worth. 00:33:31.510 --> 00:33:34.270 The district serves approximately 5,200 customers 00:33:34.270 --> 00:33:38.170 and about 1,563 water connections throughout parts 00:33:38.170 --> 00:33:41.140 of Palo Pinto and Parker County's. 00:33:41.140 --> 00:33:43.690 The district does not provide waste water services. 00:33:44.830 --> 00:33:47.760 They're requesting approximately 15-million dollars 00:33:47.760 --> 00:33:50.950 for financing from the drinking water, state revolving fund 00:33:50.950 --> 00:33:53.220 for planning aquistion design and construciton 00:33:53.220 --> 00:33:55.840 to make improvements to it's 1-million-gallon per-day 00:33:55.840 --> 00:33:58.270 membrane filtration, reverse osmosis 00:33:58.270 --> 00:34:00.960 brackish desal treatment plant. 00:34:00.960 --> 00:34:03.340 The district has been having operational issues 00:34:03.340 --> 00:34:07.990 with the plant since the initial construction in 2014. 00:34:07.990 --> 00:34:09.923 The plant has had significant fowling, 00:34:09.923 --> 00:34:12.940 basically plugging effects, on it's micro filtration 00:34:12.940 --> 00:34:16.310 and reverse osmosis treatment processes. 00:34:16.310 --> 00:34:19.130 As well as challenges with internal build up 00:34:19.130 --> 00:34:20.810 of Manganese and organics from 00:34:20.810 --> 00:34:22.950 the water in the Brazos River. 00:34:22.950 --> 00:34:24.670 The problem with the original plant design 00:34:24.670 --> 00:34:26.530 did not include and pre-treatment 00:34:26.530 --> 00:34:28.680 ahead of the membrane filtration 00:34:28.680 --> 00:34:30.803 or reverse osmosis processes. 00:34:31.750 --> 00:34:33.930 Also, the plant did not include any provisions 00:34:33.930 --> 00:34:36.380 for waste disposal other than off site 00:34:36.380 --> 00:34:39.490 disposal of the RO concentrate. 00:34:39.490 --> 00:34:41.190 After several years of operation, 00:34:41.190 --> 00:34:43.210 the filters as well as the RO membranes, 00:34:43.210 --> 00:34:46.360 have become so fowled that effective capacity of the plant 00:34:46.360 --> 00:34:50.140 has been reduced by 30% to 40% of it's capacity. 00:34:50.140 --> 00:34:51.460 Additionally, on going development 00:34:51.460 --> 00:34:53.300 within the district's service area has continued 00:34:53.300 --> 00:34:55.530 to stress out the water supply's which has caused 00:34:55.530 --> 00:34:59.230 additional operational challenges at the plant. 00:34:59.230 --> 00:35:00.870 The district proposes improvements 00:35:00.870 --> 00:35:02.960 to the treatment plant including modifications 00:35:02.960 --> 00:35:04.710 to make intake structure expansion 00:35:05.663 --> 00:35:07.560 to the raw water pump station, 00:35:07.560 --> 00:35:10.020 installation of preliminary treatment, 00:35:10.020 --> 00:35:12.800 a micro filtration and reverse osmosis 00:35:12.800 --> 00:35:15.260 system improvements, and high service pump 00:35:15.260 --> 00:35:18.400 station expansion at the treatment plant site. 00:35:18.400 --> 00:35:20.750 A large portion of the plant improvements in this phase 00:35:20.750 --> 00:35:22.920 of the project, focus on being able 00:35:22.920 --> 00:35:26.400 to get the original 1-million-gallon per-day plant 00:35:26.400 --> 00:35:28.240 to operate at it's capacity 00:35:28.240 --> 00:35:30.720 on the continued basis, if needed. 00:35:30.720 --> 00:35:32.180 The Executive Administrator recommends 00:35:32.180 --> 00:35:34.810 approval of this request and this concludes my presentation. 00:35:34.810 --> 00:35:36.628 I'd be happy to answer any questions. 00:35:36.628 --> 00:35:37.961 <v ->Thank you, Luis.</v> 00:35:37.961 --> 00:35:39.236 Questions, comments? 00:35:39.236 --> 00:35:40.653 <v ->Well, I project for a small community</v> 00:35:40.653 --> 00:35:43.450 and good to see that we're able to go in there 00:35:43.450 --> 00:35:47.030 and help them address some issues that surfaced after 00:35:47.030 --> 00:35:49.190 the original design and also, 00:35:49.190 --> 00:35:51.480 I think you shared with me, that the district 00:35:51.480 --> 00:35:54.880 has employed an engineering firm 00:35:54.880 --> 00:35:56.500 that will develop a long range, 00:35:56.500 --> 00:35:59.210 capitol improvement plan and also 00:35:59.210 --> 00:36:00.800 be looking at, kind of like, 00:36:00.800 --> 00:36:03.920 the operational integrity moving forward 00:36:03.920 --> 00:36:08.270 so that the plant expansion, kind of, 00:36:08.270 --> 00:36:11.000 move forward and the improvements 00:36:11.000 --> 00:36:13.520 can be done to meet the needs of the community 00:36:13.520 --> 00:36:16.360 and also the standards that need to be met. 00:36:16.360 --> 00:36:17.990 Appreciate you workin' on this project 00:36:17.990 --> 00:36:20.830 and again, a good example of a project 00:36:20.830 --> 00:36:22.840 that helps a small community and utilizes 00:36:22.840 --> 00:36:25.940 our revolving funds so, thank you. 00:36:25.940 --> 00:36:27.676 <v Peter>Director Paup.</v> 00:36:27.676 --> 00:36:29.470 <v ->Have a very, very important project</v> 00:36:29.470 --> 00:36:30.840 and I believe it was Parker County day 00:36:30.840 --> 00:36:32.960 at the legislature, I think on Wednesday, 00:36:32.960 --> 00:36:34.950 so this is a great gift to them. 00:36:34.950 --> 00:36:36.373 <v Luis>Yeah, absolutely.</v> 00:36:37.443 --> 00:36:39.170 <v ->Is there a motion?</v> 00:36:39.170 --> 00:36:41.280 <v ->Chairman, I move we adopt the proposed resolution</v> 00:36:41.280 --> 00:36:44.140 providing the Parker County Special Utility District 00:36:44.140 --> 00:36:47.100 with financing from the drinking water, state revolving fund 00:36:47.100 --> 00:36:49.510 for planning, acquisition, design, and construction 00:36:49.510 --> 00:36:51.640 of water system improvements as recommended 00:36:51.640 --> 00:36:53.250 by our Executive Administrator. 00:36:53.250 --> 00:36:54.102 <v Peter>Is there a second?</v> 00:36:54.102 --> 00:36:54.935 <v Brooke>I second.</v> 00:36:54.935 --> 00:36:55.768 <v ->All in favor, say aye.</v> 00:36:55.768 --> 00:36:56.601 <v ->Aye. Aye.</v> 00:36:56.601 --> 00:36:57.434 <v ->Aye, motion passes.</v> 00:36:57.434 --> 00:36:58.430 Thanks, Luis. 00:36:58.430 --> 00:36:59.630 Next item, please. 00:36:59.630 --> 00:37:01.300 <v ->Consider approving a request</v> 00:37:01.300 --> 00:37:03.650 from the city of Nassau Bay for financing 00:37:03.650 --> 00:37:05.530 from the Texas Water Development fund 00:37:05.530 --> 00:37:07.620 for planning, design, and construction 00:37:07.620 --> 00:37:10.760 to rehabilitate existing water and sewer utilities. 00:37:10.760 --> 00:37:13.532 Nancy Richards is here to present. 00:37:13.532 --> 00:37:14.909 <v ->Good morning, Chairman Lake,</v> 00:37:14.909 --> 00:37:16.397 Director Jackson, Director Paup. 00:37:16.397 --> 00:37:17.987 For the record, my name is Nancy Richards 00:37:17.987 --> 00:37:21.051 of the Executive Administrators staff. 00:37:21.051 --> 00:37:23.832 This city of Nassau Bay is located in Harris County, 00:37:23.832 --> 00:37:27.488 about 30 miles southeast of the city of Houston 00:37:27.488 --> 00:37:31.280 and adjacent to the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center. 00:37:31.280 --> 00:37:33.675 This city provides water and waste water services 00:37:33.675 --> 00:37:36.652 to approximately 1,510 connections 00:37:36.652 --> 00:37:39.985 with a population of about 4,100 people. 00:37:41.114 --> 00:37:44.676 The city is requesting 3-million-dollars in financing 00:37:44.676 --> 00:37:46.648 from the Texas Water Development Fund 00:37:46.648 --> 00:37:49.581 to replace aging water and waste water lines 00:37:49.581 --> 00:37:52.224 to maintain service to existing customers 00:37:52.224 --> 00:37:54.239 and avoid compliance issues. 00:37:54.239 --> 00:37:56.558 The city proposes to rehabilitate 00:37:56.558 --> 00:37:59.364 approximately 4 miles of 40 to 50-year-old 00:37:59.364 --> 00:38:01.914 water distribution lines and two miles 00:38:01.914 --> 00:38:04.047 of concrete waste water lines. 00:38:04.047 --> 00:38:06.155 The Executive Administrator recommends approval 00:38:06.155 --> 00:38:09.675 of the request and I'm available for any questions. 00:38:09.675 --> 00:38:10.922 <v ->Thank you, Nancy.</v> 00:38:10.922 --> 00:38:12.096 Questions, comments? 00:38:12.096 --> 00:38:13.966 <v ->Good example of a small community coming in</v> 00:38:13.966 --> 00:38:17.196 and being able to upgrade their existing, 00:38:17.196 --> 00:38:20.654 aging infrastructure and utilizing Dfunds. 00:38:20.654 --> 00:38:22.469 Often times we kind of forget that there're 00:38:22.469 --> 00:38:24.901 multiple funding sources and I guess Dfund 00:38:24.901 --> 00:38:26.379 was something that appealed to them 00:38:26.379 --> 00:38:29.133 so they're moving forward with it so, thank you. 00:38:29.133 --> 00:38:31.300 <v Peter>Director Paup.</v> 00:38:31.300 --> 00:38:33.782 Dfund is, in this case, another example 00:38:33.782 --> 00:38:37.115 of staff really customizing and creating 00:38:38.329 --> 00:38:40.123 the bespoke financing package 00:38:40.123 --> 00:38:43.290 that best suites this unique projects. 00:38:46.040 --> 00:38:47.619 Is there a motion? 00:38:47.619 --> 00:38:50.390 <v ->Mr. Chairman, I move we adopted the proposed resolution</v> 00:38:50.390 --> 00:38:52.142 providing the city of Nassau Bay 00:38:52.142 --> 00:38:54.778 with financing from the Texas Water Development Fund 00:38:54.778 --> 00:38:56.979 for planning, design, and construction 00:38:56.979 --> 00:39:00.329 to rehabilitate existing water and sewer utilities 00:39:00.329 --> 00:39:02.716 as recommended by the Executive Administrator. 00:39:02.716 --> 00:39:03.549 <v Peter>Is there a second.</v> 00:39:03.549 --> 00:39:04.382 <v ->I second.</v> 00:39:04.382 --> 00:39:05.215 <v ->All in favor say aye.</v> 00:39:05.215 --> 00:39:06.048 <v ->Aye. Aye.</v> 00:39:06.048 --> 00:39:06.881 <v ->Aye, motion passes.</v> 00:39:06.881 --> 00:39:07.714 Thank you, Nancy. 00:39:07.714 --> 00:39:08.990 Next item, please. 00:39:08.990 --> 00:39:10.944 <v ->Consider approving a request</v> 00:39:10.944 --> 00:39:13.921 from Study Butte Water Supply Corporation 00:39:13.921 --> 00:39:17.015 for financing from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund 00:39:17.015 --> 00:39:18.697 for planning, design, and construction 00:39:18.697 --> 00:39:20.270 of water system improvements. 00:39:20.270 --> 00:39:22.437 Leigh Huntoon is here to present. 00:39:22.437 --> 00:39:23.568 <v ->Good morning, Chairman Lake,</v> 00:39:23.568 --> 00:39:25.750 Director Jackson, Director Paup. 00:39:25.750 --> 00:39:27.010 For the record, I'm Leigh Huntoon, 00:39:27.010 --> 00:39:31.090 of the Executive Administrators Staff. 00:39:31.090 --> 00:39:33.030 The Study Butte Water Supply Corporation 00:39:33.030 --> 00:39:34.610 is located in Brewster County, 00:39:34.610 --> 00:39:37.150 about 80 miles south of Alpine. 00:39:37.150 --> 00:39:39.830 The corporation is next to Big Ben National Park 00:39:39.830 --> 00:39:41.690 and has been serving the Study Butte, 00:39:41.690 --> 00:39:44.270 Terlingua area since 2000. 00:39:44.270 --> 00:39:47.660 The corporation serves a population of 482 people 00:39:47.660 --> 00:39:52.000 with 250 water connections and no waste water connections. 00:39:52.000 --> 00:39:54.840 The corporations water system is in an isolated area, 00:39:54.840 --> 00:39:56.900 as I mentioned, with limited personnel. 00:39:56.900 --> 00:39:59.840 Existing manual read meters are over 15 years old 00:39:59.840 --> 00:40:01.890 and have no production meter to monitor 00:40:01.890 --> 00:40:03.950 and log flow and usage. 00:40:03.950 --> 00:40:07.450 Radio read meters would allow the corporation 00:40:07.450 --> 00:40:09.550 to better track water usage, identify 00:40:09.550 --> 00:40:11.910 and reduce water loss in addition 00:40:11.910 --> 00:40:15.630 to improve water pressure, increase capacity, 00:40:15.630 --> 00:40:18.630 and provide redundancy within the water system. 00:40:18.630 --> 00:40:20.470 The corporation purposes to install 00:40:20.470 --> 00:40:22.261 a four inch water line along the east side 00:40:22.261 --> 00:40:25.070 of Highway 118 as remaining funds allow 00:40:25.070 --> 00:40:27.040 after the installation of meters. 00:40:27.040 --> 00:40:29.560 The corporation is requesting 300-thousand 00:40:29.560 --> 00:40:30.770 in funding assistance from the 00:40:30.770 --> 00:40:33.460 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program 00:40:33.460 --> 00:40:35.200 as a very small system for the planning, 00:40:35.200 --> 00:40:37.660 and design and construction of these improvements. 00:40:37.660 --> 00:40:39.570 The Executive Administrator recommends 00:40:39.570 --> 00:40:40.670 approval of this request. 00:40:40.670 --> 00:40:42.080 This concludes my presentation. 00:40:42.080 --> 00:40:43.920 If you have any questions, I would be delighted 00:40:43.920 --> 00:40:46.070 to answer them at this time. 00:40:46.070 --> 00:40:46.903 <v ->Great. Thanks, Leigh.</v> 00:40:46.903 --> 00:40:48.070 Questions, Comments? 00:40:48.070 --> 00:40:48.903 <v ->Well, thank you, Leigh.</v> 00:40:48.903 --> 00:40:50.900 It's always good to see a small community 00:40:50.900 --> 00:40:54.150 moving forward, taking the inniative to put in meters 00:40:54.150 --> 00:40:57.320 and to get a better handle on water usage 00:40:57.320 --> 00:41:00.420 and for all the benefits that you outlined. 00:41:00.420 --> 00:41:03.530 Being able to use that to help them, 00:41:03.530 --> 00:41:05.620 in the future, maybe improve water pressure, 00:41:05.620 --> 00:41:07.690 increase capacity, and provide redundancy 00:41:07.690 --> 00:41:09.560 through the new water lines so, thank you 00:41:09.560 --> 00:41:10.800 for this project and kinda neat 00:41:10.800 --> 00:41:13.940 that it's right there by Big Ben National Park. 00:41:13.940 --> 00:41:15.802 Beautiful area. 00:41:15.802 --> 00:41:17.104 <v Peter>Director Paup.</v> 00:41:17.104 --> 00:41:18.210 <v ->Yeah, this is great project,</v> 00:41:18.210 --> 00:41:20.390 first time applicant, and we are upgrading 00:41:20.390 --> 00:41:22.250 their technology, it's a win, win. 00:41:22.250 --> 00:41:23.300 Thank you. 00:41:23.300 --> 00:41:25.760 <v ->Yeah, leveraging technology to get</v> 00:41:25.760 --> 00:41:27.690 more productivity out of the same assets. 00:41:27.690 --> 00:41:29.660 Is there a motion? 00:41:29.660 --> 00:41:31.760 <v ->Chairman, I move we adopt the proposed resolution</v> 00:41:31.760 --> 00:41:34.400 providing the Study Butte Water Supply Corporation 00:41:34.400 --> 00:41:36.940 with financing from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund 00:41:36.940 --> 00:41:39.030 for planning, design, and construction 00:41:39.030 --> 00:41:41.120 of water system improvements as recommended 00:41:41.120 --> 00:41:42.520 by our Executive Administrator. 00:41:42.520 --> 00:41:43.503 <v ->Is there a second?</v> 00:41:43.503 --> 00:41:44.336 <v ->I second.</v> 00:41:44.336 --> 00:41:45.169 <v ->All in favor, say aye.</v> 00:41:45.169 --> 00:41:46.002 <v ->Aye. Aye.</v> 00:41:46.002 --> 00:41:46.835 <v ->Aye, your motion passes.</v> 00:41:46.835 --> 00:41:47.910 Thank you, Leigh. 00:41:47.910 --> 00:41:49.150 Next item, please. 00:41:49.150 --> 00:41:50.900 <v ->Consider approving a request from</v> 00:41:50.900 --> 00:41:53.410 the Tom Green Fresh Water Supply District number two 00:41:53.410 --> 00:41:56.020 for financing from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund 00:41:56.020 --> 00:41:57.920 for planning, design, and construction 00:41:57.920 --> 00:41:59.410 of water system improvements. 00:41:59.410 --> 00:42:01.790 Leigh Huntoon is, again here to present. 00:42:01.790 --> 00:42:03.320 Again, for the record, I'm Leigh Huntoon 00:42:03.320 --> 00:42:05.770 of the Executive Administrators Staff. 00:42:05.770 --> 00:42:08.630 The Tom Green County Fresh Water Supply District number two 00:42:08.630 --> 00:42:11.790 is located in the Cristoval Community 00:42:11.790 --> 00:42:14.530 on the Edwards Plateau and it is included 00:42:14.530 --> 00:42:18.250 in the Santa Angelo Metropolitan Statistical area. 00:42:18.250 --> 00:42:23.150 The district serves 315 customers with 233 water connections 00:42:23.150 --> 00:42:25.830 and does not provide any waste water services. 00:42:25.830 --> 00:42:27.660 The district proposes to construct 00:42:27.660 --> 00:42:30.280 irrigation system on the water treatment plant 00:42:30.280 --> 00:42:32.010 and elevated storage tank property 00:42:32.010 --> 00:42:36.457 to dispose of approximately 5,500-gallons 00:42:37.910 --> 00:42:39.611 per-month of waste water discharge 00:42:39.611 --> 00:42:41.670 from the water treatment plant 00:42:41.670 --> 00:42:43.610 and to construct a storage building 00:42:43.610 --> 00:42:46.700 for chemical storage and replace customer meters 00:42:46.700 --> 00:42:48.670 with automated meter reading meters 00:42:48.670 --> 00:42:51.100 and install software and billing programs. 00:42:51.100 --> 00:42:54.453 This will bring them into compliance with TCQ rules. 00:42:57.710 --> 00:42:59.870 In addition, they propose to install 00:42:59.870 --> 00:43:01.252 a new water line that will provide a loop 00:43:01.252 --> 00:43:03.950 in the system to improve water pressure 00:43:03.950 --> 00:43:08.390 and to provide sufficient flow for fire protection. 00:43:08.390 --> 00:43:11.390 This city is requesting 300-thousand in funding assistance 00:43:11.390 --> 00:43:13.788 from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program 00:43:13.788 --> 00:43:15.890 as a very small system for the planning, 00:43:15.890 --> 00:43:17.780 design, and construction of these improvements 00:43:17.780 --> 00:43:19.970 the Executive Administrator recommends approval 00:43:19.970 --> 00:43:20.803 of this request. 00:43:20.803 --> 00:43:22.160 This concludes my presentation. 00:43:22.160 --> 00:43:24.270 I'm happy to answer any questions. 00:43:24.270 --> 00:43:25.370 <v ->Questions, comments?</v> 00:43:26.440 --> 00:43:27.806 <v ->Good to see a small community,</v> 00:43:27.806 --> 00:43:29.520 a service population, as you said, 00:43:29.520 --> 00:43:32.930 of about 300 again, implementing meters, 00:43:32.930 --> 00:43:35.460 which you know, appropriate technology 00:43:35.460 --> 00:43:37.180 that we can utilize those benefits 00:43:37.180 --> 00:43:39.840 as well as the loop, which as you stated 00:43:39.840 --> 00:43:41.290 would help with their pressure 00:43:41.290 --> 00:43:42.500 and always, it's good to have that 00:43:42.500 --> 00:43:44.024 from a redundancy stand point. 00:43:44.024 --> 00:43:46.801 Good project, thanks for working on this. 00:43:46.801 --> 00:43:48.380 <v Peter>Director Paup.</v> 00:43:48.380 --> 00:43:49.850 <v ->Yeah, another first time applicant</v> 00:43:49.850 --> 00:43:51.900 and this project will make a huge impact 00:43:51.900 --> 00:43:53.500 on this community so, thank you. 00:43:54.960 --> 00:43:56.590 <v ->Is there a motion?</v> 00:43:56.590 --> 00:43:58.170 <v ->Mr. Chairman, I move we adopt</v> 00:43:58.170 --> 00:43:59.770 the proposed resolution providing 00:43:59.770 --> 00:44:02.866 the Tom Green County Fresh Water Supply District number two 00:44:02.866 --> 00:44:04.960 with financing from the Drinking Water 00:44:04.960 --> 00:44:06.440 State Revolving Fund for planning, 00:44:06.440 --> 00:44:09.270 design, and construction of water system improvements 00:44:09.270 --> 00:44:11.700 as recommended by the Executive Administrator. 00:44:11.700 --> 00:44:12.533 <v Peter>Is there a second?</v> 00:44:12.533 --> 00:44:13.366 <v ->I second.</v> 00:44:13.366 --> 00:44:14.199 <v ->All in favor, say aye.</v> 00:44:14.199 --> 00:44:15.032 <v ->Aye. Aye.</v> 00:44:15.032 --> 00:44:15.865 <v ->Aye, you motion passes.</v> 00:44:15.865 --> 00:44:16.830 Thank you, Leigh. 00:44:16.830 --> 00:44:18.200 Next item, please. 00:44:18.200 --> 00:44:22.670 <v ->Consider approving the 2018 Texas Rain Catcher Awards.</v> 00:44:22.670 --> 00:44:24.880 I do have a card from Mr. Ray Buck 00:44:24.880 --> 00:44:26.880 from the upper Guadalupe River Authority 00:44:26.880 --> 00:44:28.200 who would like to address the board 00:44:28.200 --> 00:44:30.650 at the appropriate time and Kevin Clueggey 00:44:30.650 --> 00:44:32.383 is here to present from staff. 00:44:34.280 --> 00:44:37.700 Morning Chairman Lake, Director Paup, Director Jackson. 00:44:37.700 --> 00:44:38.960 For the record, my name is Kevin Clueggey 00:44:38.960 --> 00:44:41.410 of the Executive Administrators staff. 00:44:41.410 --> 00:44:43.680 This is an action item seeking your approval 00:44:43.680 --> 00:44:46.440 to present the 2018 Texas Rain Catcher Awards 00:44:46.440 --> 00:44:48.300 to four nominees. 00:44:48.300 --> 00:44:51.040 Since the program began in 2007 00:44:51.040 --> 00:44:55.520 the TWDB had recognized 46 entities and two individuals 00:44:55.520 --> 00:44:57.720 across the state, with this award. 00:44:57.720 --> 00:45:00.410 The award recognizes excellence 00:45:00.410 --> 00:45:03.020 in the application of rain water harvesting, 00:45:03.020 --> 00:45:07.823 promotes water conservation, and highlights new technology. 00:45:08.830 --> 00:45:11.290 Nominated projects ar ranked based upon 00:45:11.290 --> 00:45:13.700 the demonstartion of five criteria including: 00:45:13.700 --> 00:45:17.925 saving money, saving water, originality and innovation, 00:45:17.925 --> 00:45:22.630 environmental benefit, and uniqueness of the system. 00:45:22.630 --> 00:45:24.340 Staff are recommending that four 00:45:24.340 --> 00:45:27.190 of the submitted nominations be given the award. 00:45:27.190 --> 00:45:29.670 However, I would like to thank all those 00:45:29.670 --> 00:45:33.223 that submitted nominations for this award this year. 00:45:34.830 --> 00:45:36.560 The first recommended nominee 00:45:36.560 --> 00:45:38.993 is First Bank, Southwest Amarillo. 00:45:39.870 --> 00:45:42.480 When a new building for First Southwest Bank in Amarillo 00:45:42.480 --> 00:45:45.690 was being designed in 2012, bank officials 00:45:45.690 --> 00:45:47.380 and landscape architects agreed 00:45:47.380 --> 00:45:49.530 that they could do more to conserve water 00:45:49.530 --> 00:45:52.400 besides just a zeroscape landscape. 00:45:52.400 --> 00:45:53.740 As part of the site development, 00:45:53.740 --> 00:45:57.490 an alternative rainwater collection system was envisioned. 00:45:57.490 --> 00:45:58.770 Rather than collecting rainwater 00:45:58.770 --> 00:46:01.033 from the roof and putting it into a tank, 00:46:02.770 --> 00:46:06.070 the banks collection system was the lot itself. 00:46:06.070 --> 00:46:07.640 Lessening storm water run-off 00:46:07.640 --> 00:46:11.440 and potable water use for the landscaping. 00:46:11.440 --> 00:46:16.150 Rain falls upon the buildings roof and is then directed 00:46:16.150 --> 00:46:19.870 into permeable pavers in the parking lot. 00:46:19.870 --> 00:46:24.070 From there, the water flows through gravel backfill 00:46:24.070 --> 00:46:25.750 into perforated pipes and then 00:46:25.750 --> 00:46:27.683 into an underground storage tank. 00:46:28.540 --> 00:46:30.000 The pavers and underground tank 00:46:30.000 --> 00:46:32.571 have a capacity of 26,600-gallons 00:46:32.571 --> 00:46:36.950 which can be used to water the water efficient landscape. 00:46:36.950 --> 00:46:39.930 With us today from First Bank, Southwest Amarillo, 00:46:39.930 --> 00:46:42.520 we have Smith Ellis, Chairman of the Board, 00:46:42.520 --> 00:46:45.570 Barbara Ellis, his wife, and Will Miller, 00:46:45.570 --> 00:46:49.023 the Chief Lending Officer and Amarillo Market President. 00:46:50.100 --> 00:46:52.020 The second recommended nominee 00:46:52.020 --> 00:46:55.140 is the Do-Peters-Do residents. 00:46:55.140 --> 00:46:58.130 The Do-Peters-Do family residence 00:46:58.130 --> 00:47:00.610 is located just south of Austin 00:47:00.610 --> 00:47:03.510 in an area with marginal ground water supplies. 00:47:03.510 --> 00:47:05.520 Due to the pour quality of the ground water 00:47:05.520 --> 00:47:07.710 that supplied their homes and with the goal 00:47:07.710 --> 00:47:11.060 of long term water security, the family decided 00:47:11.060 --> 00:47:13.462 to invest in a rain water harvesting system 00:47:13.462 --> 00:47:17.030 as their primary water supply for their home. 00:47:17.030 --> 00:47:19.620 The utilization of harvested rain water 00:47:19.620 --> 00:47:22.350 as the primary potable water supply 00:47:22.350 --> 00:47:24.460 makes this residence unique. 00:47:24.460 --> 00:47:27.000 Also unique, is the structure itself. 00:47:27.000 --> 00:47:29.930 The exterior walls are 24-inches thick, 00:47:29.930 --> 00:47:33.660 using over 160-tons of Adobe cob mixture 00:47:33.660 --> 00:47:37.550 to minimize the homes energy use. 00:47:37.550 --> 00:47:40.210 With us today from this project 00:47:40.210 --> 00:47:45.210 is Glenda Jean Petersdo to do, Kendra Welch, 00:47:45.530 --> 00:47:50.530 and John Curry of the Clay, Sand, Straw Company, 00:47:50.540 --> 00:47:52.720 that were the architect and builders, 00:47:52.720 --> 00:47:54.350 as well as Chris Maxwell Gaines 00:47:54.350 --> 00:47:56.990 of Innovative Water Solutions. 00:47:56.990 --> 00:47:59.140 The third recommended nominee is 00:47:59.140 --> 00:48:03.270 the Grand Prairie Armed Forces Reserve Complex. 00:48:03.270 --> 00:48:06.400 Developed in 2017, the rain water harvesting system 00:48:06.400 --> 00:48:08.980 collects percipitation that is used 00:48:08.980 --> 00:48:10.770 during vehicle wash operations 00:48:10.770 --> 00:48:14.870 at the complexes main vehicle maintenance shops. 00:48:14.870 --> 00:48:16.830 The project stemmed from a larger 00:48:16.830 --> 00:48:20.420 Army Reserve Strategic Plan to reduce 00:48:20.420 --> 00:48:25.110 dependency on potable water in their operations. 00:48:25.110 --> 00:48:28.050 Using geospatial as well as water security data, 00:48:28.050 --> 00:48:32.070 the Army Reserve and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory 00:48:32.070 --> 00:48:33.420 determined the best locations 00:48:33.420 --> 00:48:37.320 for using rainwater harvesting for vehicle washing. 00:48:37.320 --> 00:48:40.210 Grand Prairie was one of two pilot sites 00:48:40.210 --> 00:48:42.500 chosen nationwide to test the effectiveness 00:48:42.500 --> 00:48:46.720 of rainwater harvesting for these operations. 00:48:46.720 --> 00:48:49.470 This pilot has been extremely successful 00:48:49.470 --> 00:48:52.590 as demonstrated in potable water demand reductions 00:48:52.590 --> 00:48:54.250 and the glowing reserve of the 00:48:54.250 --> 00:48:57.740 operations staff who use the system. 00:48:57.740 --> 00:48:59.120 Not only has it been beneficial 00:48:59.120 --> 00:49:02.270 to the Army Reserves Operation in Grand Prairie 00:49:02.270 --> 00:49:05.120 but the pilot has provided another valuable tool 00:49:05.120 --> 00:49:07.420 in the mission to ensure water security 00:49:07.420 --> 00:49:10.923 at Army Reserve bases across the country. 00:49:12.130 --> 00:49:15.710 Additional rainwater harvesting systems 00:49:15.710 --> 00:49:19.070 across the country are on the future funding list 00:49:19.070 --> 00:49:21.170 and a potable rainwater harvesting system 00:49:21.170 --> 00:49:22.780 has been successfully added to 00:49:22.780 --> 00:49:25.720 Fort Bucchanan in Puerto Rico. 00:49:25.720 --> 00:49:28.520 With us today from the Grand Prairie Army Reserve Complex 00:49:28.520 --> 00:49:30.940 is Robert King, the Regional Facility 00:49:30.940 --> 00:49:33.453 Operations Specialist for the complex. 00:49:34.740 --> 00:49:36.280 The final recommended nominee 00:49:36.280 --> 00:49:40.330 is the Upper Guadalupe River Authorities Edge Escape. 00:49:40.330 --> 00:49:42.050 The Upper Guadalupe River Authority, 00:49:42.050 --> 00:49:46.100 or UGRA's Edge Escape is located in Currville, Texas. 00:49:46.100 --> 00:49:50.040 The Edge Escape consists of 33-thousand square-feet 00:49:50.040 --> 00:49:52.140 of water conserving landscape, 00:49:52.140 --> 00:49:56.460 which was converted from traditional terf grass. 00:49:56.460 --> 00:49:58.690 Beyond landscaping, the Edge Escape project 00:49:58.690 --> 00:50:01.490 is complete with interpretive signs, 00:50:01.490 --> 00:50:04.510 rain-top rainwater collection, 00:50:04.510 --> 00:50:07.500 A/C air conditioning condensate collection, 00:50:07.500 --> 00:50:11.110 and managed storm water collection retention areas. 00:50:11.110 --> 00:50:14.290 The Edge Escape includes 15 water saving features 00:50:14.290 --> 00:50:16.040 in addition to 30 interpretive 00:50:16.040 --> 00:50:18.690 in water conservation tip signs. 00:50:18.690 --> 00:50:21.240 A quarter mile walking trail meanders 00:50:21.240 --> 00:50:23.490 along several different plant zones, 00:50:23.490 --> 00:50:27.140 highlighting a simulated hill country spring area, 00:50:27.140 --> 00:50:30.910 terraces, rain gardens, and a dry creek bed. 00:50:30.910 --> 00:50:33.230 A unique feature of the UGRA Edge Escape 00:50:33.230 --> 00:50:34.730 is that is a project developed 00:50:34.730 --> 00:50:37.030 by the community, for the community. 00:50:37.030 --> 00:50:39.520 Included in the design maintenance and outreach 00:50:39.520 --> 00:50:41.900 of the Edge Escape project has been 00:50:41.900 --> 00:50:44.090 the Hill Country Master Gardeners, 00:50:44.090 --> 00:50:46.710 the Texas Agrilife Extension Service, 00:50:46.710 --> 00:50:51.553 the Hill Country chapter of the Texas Master Naturalists, 00:50:52.560 --> 00:50:55.330 and the Riverside Nature Area. 00:50:55.330 --> 00:50:56.930 Nature Center. 00:50:56.930 --> 00:50:59.360 The project and the Rain Catcher Award nomination 00:50:59.360 --> 00:51:01.360 received support from a broad range 00:51:01.360 --> 00:51:04.070 of local and state officials. 00:51:04.070 --> 00:51:06.560 With us today from the UGRA Edge Escape 00:51:06.560 --> 00:51:09.940 is Ray Buck, the UGRA General Manager, 00:51:09.940 --> 00:51:13.230 Tammy Thompson, the UGRA Assistant General Manager, 00:51:13.230 --> 00:51:15.520 and Diana McMann, the Secretary 00:51:15.520 --> 00:51:17.713 of the UGRA Board of Directors. 00:51:18.760 --> 00:51:20.720 This concludes my presentation. 00:51:20.720 --> 00:51:23.730 The Executive Administrator recommends approval of the item 00:51:23.730 --> 00:51:26.029 and I am available for any questions. 00:51:26.029 --> 00:51:27.219 <v ->Thank you, Kevin.</v> 00:51:27.219 --> 00:51:28.588 Questions, comments? 00:51:28.588 --> 00:51:30.110 <v ->Well, it's great to see the diversity</v> 00:51:30.110 --> 00:51:32.730 of the Rain Water Harvesting Award winners 00:51:32.730 --> 00:51:36.380 and if we just look at it from a business category, 00:51:36.380 --> 00:51:40.250 something that was innovative in their design, 00:51:40.250 --> 00:51:41.880 course the residential, not just looking 00:51:41.880 --> 00:51:45.820 at rainwater harvesting but also energy conservation, 00:51:45.820 --> 00:51:48.740 the great work by the Reserve complex, 00:51:48.740 --> 00:51:51.590 not only providing the harvesting 00:51:51.590 --> 00:51:53.476 for their particular unit but also now, 00:51:53.476 --> 00:51:56.980 being a kind of model for other facilities 00:51:56.980 --> 00:51:58.710 to do it across the country. 00:51:58.710 --> 00:52:00.330 And then, of course, the great work 00:52:00.330 --> 00:52:02.810 with the Edge Escape project 00:52:02.810 --> 00:52:04.410 where it was education focused 00:52:04.410 --> 00:52:07.090 and also that great collaborative effort so, 00:52:07.090 --> 00:52:09.300 I think you said initially, the objective, 00:52:09.300 --> 00:52:11.420 at least the first two were to save water 00:52:11.420 --> 00:52:15.480 and to save money and also to share best practices 00:52:15.480 --> 00:52:19.220 so, it's good that we've got such great participation. 00:52:19.220 --> 00:52:22.040 That the leadership has taken the time 00:52:22.040 --> 00:52:24.810 to come here today and kind of support this effort 00:52:24.810 --> 00:52:26.770 and that we've got great examples 00:52:26.770 --> 00:52:29.160 that we can share throughout the year 00:52:29.160 --> 00:52:31.530 with communities across Texas and hope 00:52:31.530 --> 00:52:34.113 to further promote rainwater harvesting. 00:52:35.033 --> 00:52:37.060 You always learn something when you go 00:52:37.060 --> 00:52:39.420 and you visit folks one-on-one 00:52:39.420 --> 00:52:42.887 and talk with them and so, I'd like to be able to, 00:52:42.887 --> 00:52:45.010 in the coming year, visit each one of these 00:52:45.010 --> 00:52:46.458 and talk with them some more. 00:52:46.458 --> 00:52:49.380 It's great that you're doing this work on this project 00:52:49.380 --> 00:52:52.010 and I think a great work effort by the board 00:52:52.010 --> 00:52:55.610 and also for the participants on the award so, thank you. 00:52:55.610 --> 00:52:57.217 <v ->Director Paup.</v> 00:52:57.217 --> 00:52:59.470 <v ->Yeah, I never thought I would wanna go visit a bank</v> 00:52:59.470 --> 00:53:02.100 to see a great conservation project 00:53:02.100 --> 00:53:03.915 but I'm really excited to go to Amarillo 00:53:03.915 --> 00:53:07.630 to see this really innovative bank. 00:53:07.630 --> 00:53:10.140 I think this is a great way to say thank you. 00:53:10.140 --> 00:53:12.900 Thank you to individuals and entities 00:53:12.900 --> 00:53:13.930 that are doing the right thing, 00:53:13.930 --> 00:53:17.310 that are really making conservation a number one priority. 00:53:17.310 --> 00:53:18.653 So, thank you. 00:53:19.570 --> 00:53:22.205 <v ->Pretty rich havin' the lawyer say she doesn't like banks.</v> 00:53:22.205 --> 00:53:23.417 (laughs) 00:53:23.417 --> 00:53:25.470 I believe we have a member of the public 00:53:25.470 --> 00:53:27.020 who would like to address the board. 00:53:27.020 --> 00:53:29.773 <v Todd>That's correct, Mr. Buck from UGRA.</v> 00:53:31.930 --> 00:53:34.480 <v ->Thank you and respect for your time, I'll be brief.</v> 00:53:34.480 --> 00:53:37.370 I just wanna say thank you for recognizing our efforts. 00:53:37.370 --> 00:53:40.080 We serve as a political entity for Region J 00:53:40.080 --> 00:53:42.900 and so, knowing that there's grassroots process, 00:53:42.900 --> 00:53:45.710 I agree with your statement 00:53:45.710 --> 00:53:48.630 that it may seem insignificant in the state level 00:53:48.630 --> 00:53:51.010 but it's very significant at the water service level. 00:53:51.010 --> 00:53:52.280 So, thank you. 00:53:52.280 --> 00:53:53.677 We're proud to be leaders in water conservation. 00:53:53.677 --> 00:53:56.150 Thank you for your recognition today 00:53:56.150 --> 00:53:58.550 but I'm up here, maybe takin' the honor away 00:53:58.550 --> 00:54:00.350 from those that did the work and the ladies 00:54:00.350 --> 00:54:03.680 that are with me today, our board member Diane McMann, 00:54:03.680 --> 00:54:07.230 who is the Outreach and Education Chair, 00:54:07.230 --> 00:54:10.140 took this project from conception to completion. 00:54:10.140 --> 00:54:11.930 And most of our heavy lifting was done 00:54:11.930 --> 00:54:14.240 by my Assistant Manager, Tammy Thompson, 00:54:14.240 --> 00:54:16.980 who day in, day out dealt with the contractors 00:54:16.980 --> 00:54:18.310 who sometimes didn't understand 00:54:18.310 --> 00:54:20.800 some of the innovative things we were tryin' to do. 00:54:20.800 --> 00:54:22.610 So, I'll close with just offering, 00:54:22.610 --> 00:54:25.700 an open invitation to visit us any time, we welcome you. 00:54:25.700 --> 00:54:26.533 Thank you. 00:54:26.533 --> 00:54:27.403 <v Brooke>Thank you.</v> Thanks for coming. 00:54:27.403 --> 00:54:28.673 <v Peter>Thank you and thank you all.</v> 00:54:31.240 --> 00:54:33.150 Is there a motion? 00:54:33.150 --> 00:54:35.780 <v ->Chairman, I move we approve the 2018</v> 00:54:35.780 --> 00:54:37.454 Texas Rain Catcher Awards, 00:54:37.454 --> 00:54:40.140 as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 00:54:40.140 --> 00:54:41.070 <v Peter>Is there a second?</v> 00:54:41.070 --> 00:54:41.903 <v ->I second.</v> 00:54:41.903 --> 00:54:42.741 <v ->All in favor, say aye.</v> 00:54:42.741 --> 00:54:43.574 <v ->Aye. Aye.</v> 00:54:43.574 --> 00:54:44.594 <v ->Aye, motion passes.</v> 00:54:44.594 --> 00:54:45.427 <v ->Thank you.</v> 00:54:45.427 --> 00:54:46.507 <v ->Thank you, Kevin.</v> 00:54:46.507 --> 00:54:49.540 <v ->This time, would you care to take the pictures with the--</v> 00:54:49.540 --> 00:54:50.590 <v Peter>Absolutely.</v> 00:54:51.460 --> 00:54:55.460 The board will go into recess to take pictures 00:54:55.460 --> 00:54:56.700 with the award recipients. 00:54:56.700 --> 00:55:00.185 We will reconvene at 10:40 a.m. 00:55:00.185 --> 00:55:03.489 (gavel pounds) 00:55:03.489 --> 00:55:05.740 (gavel pounds) 00:55:05.740 --> 00:55:07.810 <v ->This meeting of the Texas Water Development Board</v> 00:55:07.810 --> 00:55:08.700 will now reconvene. 00:55:08.700 --> 00:55:11.393 The time is 10:43 a.m. 00:55:13.350 --> 00:55:15.050 Next item, please. 00:55:15.050 --> 00:55:16.660 <v ->Consider approving a request</v> 00:55:16.660 --> 00:55:18.465 from the city of Wimberley to amend 00:55:18.465 --> 00:55:23.465 Texas Water Development Board Resolution number 16-032, 00:55:23.920 --> 00:55:27.230 to change the constructed project components. 00:55:27.230 --> 00:55:31.480 Jeff Walker is here to present, I also have seven cards 00:55:31.480 --> 00:55:33.230 from members of the public who would like 00:55:33.230 --> 00:55:35.530 to speak to the board at the appropriate time. 00:55:37.430 --> 00:55:38.293 <v Peter>Morning.</v> 00:55:38.293 --> 00:55:39.470 <v ->Good morning, good morning Mr. Chairman,</v> 00:55:39.470 --> 00:55:41.240 Directors Jackson, Directors Paup. 00:55:41.240 --> 00:55:42.650 For the record, my name's Jeff Walker, 00:55:42.650 --> 00:55:44.920 your Executive Administrator. 00:55:44.920 --> 00:55:46.290 The city of Wimberley's requesting 00:55:46.290 --> 00:55:47.580 to be aloud to change the scope 00:55:47.580 --> 00:55:49.880 of their project to provide waste water service 00:55:49.880 --> 00:55:51.410 to the central city. 00:55:51.410 --> 00:55:53.100 Their project currently includes construction 00:55:53.100 --> 00:55:54.420 of both the waste water treatment plant 00:55:54.420 --> 00:55:55.950 and collection system. 00:55:55.950 --> 00:55:57.410 The existing bond documents allow 00:55:57.410 --> 00:55:59.840 only construction of waste water treatment plant. 00:55:59.840 --> 00:56:01.750 The city has asked to be aloud to add construction 00:56:01.750 --> 00:56:03.320 of a connection to Aqua Texas 00:56:03.320 --> 00:56:06.200 to provide treatment services for their collection system. 00:56:06.200 --> 00:56:08.210 This request came to us after construction started 00:56:08.210 --> 00:56:09.820 on both components of the project 00:56:09.820 --> 00:56:11.910 and has required significant staff time 00:56:11.910 --> 00:56:13.670 to determine the feasibility. 00:56:13.670 --> 00:56:16.140 Staff has worked diligently with the city 00:56:16.140 --> 00:56:18.590 to identify concerns and document our findings. 00:56:18.590 --> 00:56:21.050 To summarize where we are today, 00:56:21.050 --> 00:56:23.410 the total project cost for the connection dock with Texas 00:56:23.410 --> 00:56:26.520 is estimated to be approximately 2.5-million-dollars 00:56:26.520 --> 00:56:28.690 less than the original project however, 00:56:28.690 --> 00:56:30.000 the proposed change would result 00:56:30.000 --> 00:56:31.530 in the loss of 2-million-dollars 00:56:31.530 --> 00:56:34.263 in additional grant funding from other sources. 00:56:35.110 --> 00:56:37.266 The proposed change doesn't allow for the city 00:56:37.266 --> 00:56:41.670 to provide reuse water, which is an important component 00:56:41.670 --> 00:56:44.390 of the cities original pledge of revenues. 00:56:44.390 --> 00:56:46.310 Both delays in the project and changes 00:56:46.310 --> 00:56:48.190 in the pledge revenues lead us to conclude 00:56:48.190 --> 00:56:50.360 that it is prudent to request additional security 00:56:50.360 --> 00:56:52.680 on the financing of this project. 00:56:52.680 --> 00:56:54.480 At the last meeting, I recommended no action, 00:56:54.480 --> 00:56:56.730 pending adequate responses on the amended 00:56:56.730 --> 00:56:59.690 environmental review including the cities responses 00:56:59.690 --> 00:57:01.640 to public meetings and their responses 00:57:01.640 --> 00:57:03.080 to the coordinating agencies such as 00:57:03.080 --> 00:57:04.363 Texas Parks and Wildlife. 00:57:05.610 --> 00:57:07.900 Since the February 25th board meeting 00:57:07.900 --> 00:57:09.980 the city's admitted nearly a thousand pages 00:57:09.980 --> 00:57:11.540 of documentation related to 00:57:11.540 --> 00:57:13.210 the environmental review process. 00:57:13.210 --> 00:57:14.840 The city's been responsive and staff 00:57:14.840 --> 00:57:17.530 has reviewed all these submittals. 00:57:17.530 --> 00:57:19.030 We received all requested documents 00:57:19.030 --> 00:57:20.080 related to the public hearing 00:57:20.080 --> 00:57:22.160 and related public comments including 00:57:22.160 --> 00:57:24.450 the city's responses to those comments 00:57:24.450 --> 00:57:26.340 as well as completed agency coordination 00:57:26.340 --> 00:57:29.460 with Parks and Wildlife, Historical Commission, 00:57:29.460 --> 00:57:32.130 Flood Plain Administrator, TCQ's Edwards 00:57:32.130 --> 00:57:34.270 Aquifer Protection Program, and EPA 00:57:34.270 --> 00:57:36.980 regarding the soul source aquifer coordination. 00:57:36.980 --> 00:57:39.670 In addition, we've received an updated alternative analysis 00:57:39.670 --> 00:57:41.080 addressing the environmental impacts 00:57:41.080 --> 00:57:42.900 of the no action alternative 00:57:42.900 --> 00:57:45.770 for rejected treatment plan construction. 00:57:45.770 --> 00:57:48.130 Map showing detailed creek crossing alignments, 00:57:48.130 --> 00:57:49.700 a proposed plan for handling the former 00:57:49.700 --> 00:57:52.050 treatment plant pad site, and a copy 00:57:52.050 --> 00:57:54.463 of Aqua's utilities permits for discharge. 00:57:56.250 --> 00:57:58.180 There are still some items that will have to occur 00:57:58.180 --> 00:58:00.080 before construction can begin. 00:58:00.080 --> 00:58:01.750 These items are relatively standard 00:58:01.750 --> 00:58:03.490 for any project we finance. 00:58:03.490 --> 00:58:04.970 We must issue a statement of findings 00:58:04.970 --> 00:58:08.610 to complete the amended environmental determination. 00:58:08.610 --> 00:58:10.200 Before that statement can be made, 00:58:10.200 --> 00:58:11.870 a qualified Biologist must perform 00:58:11.870 --> 00:58:13.860 a Golden-cheeked Warbler habitat assessment 00:58:13.860 --> 00:58:16.500 within 300-feet of Cypress Creek. 00:58:16.500 --> 00:58:17.880 In addition, the city must coordinate 00:58:17.880 --> 00:58:20.290 with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. 00:58:20.290 --> 00:58:21.720 The statement of findings will document 00:58:21.720 --> 00:58:23.117 the proposed project changes 00:58:23.117 --> 00:58:25.140 and updated environmental review process 00:58:25.140 --> 00:58:27.300 and will include any conditions required 00:58:27.300 --> 00:58:29.050 as a result of agency coordination. 00:58:33.281 --> 00:58:36.000 Once issued, there will be a 30-day public reading period 00:58:36.000 --> 00:58:38.150 in the statement of findings. 00:58:38.150 --> 00:58:39.800 The city had been responsive to your request 00:58:39.800 --> 00:58:41.420 and met all requirements. 00:58:41.420 --> 00:58:43.030 It appears that the city has sufficient funds 00:58:43.030 --> 00:58:44.800 to complete the proposed project 00:58:44.800 --> 00:58:47.430 in change and scope and the proposed project 00:58:47.430 --> 00:58:49.660 will solve the water quality issue. 00:58:49.660 --> 00:58:51.460 However, because of previous delays 00:58:51.460 --> 00:58:52.850 and potential for additional delays 00:58:52.850 --> 00:58:54.400 that could effect the ability of the city 00:58:54.400 --> 00:58:55.680 to generate sufficient revenues 00:58:55.680 --> 00:58:57.440 to repay the debt, I'm recommending additional 00:58:57.440 --> 00:58:59.170 security for the debt. 00:58:59.170 --> 00:59:00.830 Before I make the formal recommendation 00:59:00.830 --> 00:59:02.250 I wanna commend staff for their work 00:59:02.250 --> 00:59:04.510 and dedication on this project. 00:59:04.510 --> 00:59:06.810 Dane Larson, Hector Estrada, Kristen Miller, 00:59:06.810 --> 00:59:08.300 Jesse Malanovich, and Clay Schultz 00:59:08.300 --> 00:59:10.720 have put in untold hours on this project. 00:59:10.720 --> 00:59:12.560 They've been responsive and truly professional 00:59:12.560 --> 00:59:15.100 throughout this difficult and contensious process. 00:59:15.100 --> 00:59:17.800 They've exemplified what it is to be a true public servant 00:59:17.800 --> 00:59:19.833 and I want thank them for their service. 00:59:21.450 --> 00:59:22.760 My recommendation before you today 00:59:22.760 --> 00:59:24.110 is to allow the change in scope, 00:59:24.110 --> 00:59:26.640 condition on additional security from the city. 00:59:26.640 --> 00:59:27.820 The recommendation is to require 00:59:27.820 --> 00:59:30.200 in exchange refunding of the city's outstanding bond's 00:59:30.200 --> 00:59:31.810 in order to add ad valorem taxes 00:59:31.810 --> 00:59:33.760 to the pledge revenue's for the project. 00:59:33.760 --> 00:59:34.940 That concludes my presentation. 00:59:34.940 --> 00:59:37.580 I'd be happy to answer any questions you might have. 00:59:37.580 --> 00:59:38.850 <v ->Thank you.</v> 00:59:38.850 --> 00:59:40.910 Before we get into questions, comments from the board, 00:59:40.910 --> 00:59:42.140 I think we'd be prudent to go ahead 00:59:42.140 --> 00:59:43.743 and hear public comment. 00:59:46.203 --> 00:59:49.920 <v ->So, as I said, I've got seven cards.</v> 00:59:49.920 --> 00:59:53.500 First, elected officials, Susan Jaggers, 00:59:53.500 --> 00:59:54.963 Mayor of City of Wimberley. 00:59:57.670 --> 00:59:59.560 I would remind folks testifying 00:59:59.560 --> 01:00:01.630 that in keeping with the boards policy, 01:00:01.630 --> 01:00:04.170 we're limiting folks to three minutes. 01:00:04.170 --> 01:00:07.140 Please keep your remarks confined to that time. 01:00:07.140 --> 01:00:07.973 <v ->Good morning.</v> 01:00:07.973 --> 01:00:09.310 <v ->Good morning, Mayor.</v> 01:00:09.310 --> 01:00:10.143 <v ->As you stated, I'm Susan Jaggers,</v> 01:00:10.143 --> 01:00:12.130 Mayor of City of Wimberley. 01:00:12.130 --> 01:00:13.027 Back again, in front of you. 01:00:13.027 --> 01:00:15.093 Hopefully the third times a charm. 01:00:16.090 --> 01:00:18.380 Yes, we would also like to thank your staff 01:00:18.380 --> 01:00:21.290 and your board for putting together Mr. Walkers, 01:00:21.290 --> 01:00:24.200 was a great leader on making this all come together 01:00:24.200 --> 01:00:27.483 in a timely matter and Mr. Schultz and Mr. Dane. 01:00:29.800 --> 01:00:34.300 The purpose I'm here for is that this has drug out 01:00:34.300 --> 01:00:36.250 a long time and we really don't need it 01:00:36.250 --> 01:00:37.710 to drag out any longer. 01:00:37.710 --> 01:00:40.640 Every day that goes by, we're accruing interest, 01:00:40.640 --> 01:00:42.740 we're not collecting any revenues. 01:00:42.740 --> 01:00:45.220 We are at a delay in our project 01:00:45.220 --> 01:00:48.800 and it hopefully won't delay much longer than that. 01:00:48.800 --> 01:00:51.230 I believe we will now have enough revenue 01:00:51.230 --> 01:00:53.690 to be able to support this collection system 01:00:53.690 --> 01:00:55.453 without the operation of a plant. 01:00:56.890 --> 01:00:58.030 I believe we're gonna be able to have 01:00:58.030 --> 01:01:00.940 a contract with Aqua that will be very enforceable 01:01:00.940 --> 01:01:02.710 and will benefit the city, more so 01:01:02.710 --> 01:01:04.980 than having a risk of a plant. 01:01:04.980 --> 01:01:09.450 And I would hope that you would consider 01:01:09.450 --> 01:01:11.773 expediting this process for us. 01:01:12.610 --> 01:01:13.780 That's all. 01:01:13.780 --> 01:01:14.723 <v Peter>Thank you.</v> 01:01:15.663 --> 01:01:17.493 <v ->Next we have Andrew Weber.</v> 01:01:23.540 --> 01:01:26.470 <v ->Morning Mr. Chair, Directors Paup and Jackson.</v> 01:01:26.470 --> 01:01:28.530 My name is Andrew Weber, I am the President 01:01:28.530 --> 01:01:31.770 of the Friends of Blue Hole and a land owner in Wimberley. 01:01:31.770 --> 01:01:34.750 I assume to my chagrin that you didn't post this again 01:01:34.750 --> 01:01:37.320 to table it today so, I'm hanging my hopes 01:01:37.320 --> 01:01:40.180 on the conditions precedent to any order 01:01:40.180 --> 01:01:42.080 approving the change. 01:01:42.080 --> 01:01:46.470 One month ago, you allowed the Mayor extra rebuttal time. 01:01:46.470 --> 01:01:49.260 We had pointed out her public comments 01:01:49.260 --> 01:01:51.050 that they were going to disregard 01:01:51.050 --> 01:01:54.420 the recommendations of the Parks and Wildlife Department. 01:01:54.420 --> 01:01:56.810 On Rebuttal, the Mayor told you 01:01:56.810 --> 01:01:58.480 that the city would comply with those, 01:01:58.480 --> 01:02:00.460 of course they would but then added 01:02:00.460 --> 01:02:02.617 the caveat, "as best we can." 01:02:03.500 --> 01:02:05.280 It turns out we now know why she had 01:02:05.280 --> 01:02:07.990 to make that qualification because four days before that 01:02:07.990 --> 01:02:10.620 her engineer had submitted documents to you 01:02:10.620 --> 01:02:13.533 with their responses to Parks and Wildlife. 01:02:15.540 --> 01:02:19.670 I want to address the two most critical of those responses. 01:02:19.670 --> 01:02:21.490 And in the limited time I have, 01:02:21.490 --> 01:02:24.170 I may not finish my remarks and another citizen 01:02:24.170 --> 01:02:25.500 may touch on one of the points 01:02:25.500 --> 01:02:26.750 that I had hoped to make. 01:02:27.810 --> 01:02:29.600 So, I don't have time to beg you again 01:02:29.600 --> 01:02:32.790 to stop requiring a signed contract with Aqua Texas 01:02:32.790 --> 01:02:35.060 as a condition and I can't beg you 01:02:35.060 --> 01:02:36.670 too scrub the Mayors financials 01:02:36.670 --> 01:02:38.070 'cause we've wasted a lot of ink 01:02:38.070 --> 01:02:40.023 and breath on asking you to do that, 01:02:42.040 --> 01:02:43.630 but what I do wanna talk about 01:02:43.630 --> 01:02:45.530 or at least I think someone else will talk about 01:02:45.530 --> 01:02:47.260 the swapping of the revenue bonds 01:02:47.260 --> 01:02:48.920 for the general obligation bonds 01:02:48.920 --> 01:02:51.730 and the incumbent property tax that would go with that. 01:02:51.730 --> 01:02:53.270 And I'm gonna spend a minute talking 01:02:53.270 --> 01:02:57.940 about the condition of a favorable environmental report. 01:02:57.940 --> 01:03:00.670 Instead of inflamitory words, I'll say that the Mayor 01:03:00.670 --> 01:03:04.090 and her agents show contempt for the truth in their response 01:03:04.090 --> 01:03:06.790 about the proposed 500-foot set back 01:03:06.790 --> 01:03:11.413 for the pit boars as opposed to their 150-foot set back. 01:03:13.050 --> 01:03:16.360 I've given you a hand out and the cover page 01:03:16.360 --> 01:03:20.260 of that hand out has four white dots on it. 01:03:20.260 --> 01:03:23.670 The two inner white dots or the center white dot 01:03:23.670 --> 01:03:25.260 is the center of the creek. 01:03:25.260 --> 01:03:28.870 The two next to that are the 150-foot set backs 01:03:28.870 --> 01:03:32.310 the city has surveyed and the two outside dots 01:03:32.310 --> 01:03:33.940 show where the boars would be 01:03:33.940 --> 01:03:36.700 if they were the purposed 500 feet 01:03:36.700 --> 01:03:38.650 from the Parks and Wildlife Department. 01:03:39.950 --> 01:03:44.367 The city's response on page 73 says, 01:03:44.367 --> 01:03:46.897 "we can't move it back 500-feet 01:03:46.897 --> 01:03:50.067 "for two reasons: the size of the creek 01:03:50.067 --> 01:03:52.760 "and existing improvements." 01:03:52.760 --> 01:03:56.390 Now go back to the cover, see on the un-treed side 01:03:56.390 --> 01:03:58.930 of the creek, there are no improvements 01:03:58.930 --> 01:04:01.210 on that side so it can't be improvements 01:04:01.210 --> 01:04:02.810 on that side that would impede 01:04:02.810 --> 01:04:05.000 going 500-feet away form the edge. 01:04:05.000 --> 01:04:07.210 And if you go back on the treed side, 01:04:07.210 --> 01:04:11.860 on the city's side, there are no improvements. 01:04:11.860 --> 01:04:14.540 There are cedar trees and the line 01:04:14.540 --> 01:04:18.930 gets right up to the edge of the drive coming into the park. 01:04:18.930 --> 01:04:21.830 So, if the issue is that the road is the improvement 01:04:21.830 --> 01:04:24.380 they can easily change it a degree or so 01:04:24.380 --> 01:04:26.720 and miss the road, or you know what, 01:04:26.720 --> 01:04:31.580 go 450-feet and at least take a good faith shot 01:04:31.580 --> 01:04:34.270 at complying with Parks and Wildlife's recommendation 01:04:34.270 --> 01:04:36.790 instead of thumbing your nose at it and saying, 01:04:36.790 --> 01:04:38.210 can't do it. 01:04:38.210 --> 01:04:40.530 And what on earth could the width of the creek 01:04:40.530 --> 01:04:43.113 have to do with how far set back you are? 01:04:44.070 --> 01:04:46.053 So, you know, at the end of the day, 01:04:46.890 --> 01:04:50.070 it's really not contempt with the truth, 01:04:50.070 --> 01:04:52.133 it's just a fabricated statement. 01:04:53.420 --> 01:04:56.370 And if that's the best you can do, 01:04:56.370 --> 01:04:58.913 then sometimes your best isn't good enough. 01:04:59.870 --> 01:05:01.360 Oh, and Parks and Wildlife said 01:05:01.360 --> 01:05:05.540 you should double sleeve the poop pipe under the creek. 01:05:05.540 --> 01:05:07.397 The Engineers response is, 01:05:07.397 --> 01:05:10.770 "No, what we're doing is sufficient." 01:05:10.770 --> 01:05:14.257 and see multiple instances where Park and Wildlife said, 01:05:14.257 --> 01:05:15.892 "Do this," and the city said, 01:05:15.892 --> 01:05:18.760 "We'll instruct the contractor," 01:05:18.760 --> 01:05:20.660 not we'll put it in the contract, 01:05:20.660 --> 01:05:22.750 we'll tell 'em what to do. 01:05:22.750 --> 01:05:24.490 So, whatever you meant by painting 01:05:24.490 --> 01:05:26.940 a favorable environmental report, 01:05:26.940 --> 01:05:30.110 please tell us and the city that these responses 01:05:30.110 --> 01:05:33.270 won't get them there and scrub everything they've told you 01:05:33.270 --> 01:05:35.580 because they are equally false. 01:05:35.580 --> 01:05:36.413 Thank you. 01:05:36.413 --> 01:05:37.483 <v Peter>Thank you, Mr. Weber.</v> 01:05:41.639 --> 01:05:44.563 <v ->Next we have Phil Van Ostrand.</v> 01:05:55.470 --> 01:05:58.850 <v ->Good morning Mr. Chairman, member Jackson, member Paup.</v> 01:05:58.850 --> 01:06:00.980 It's always a pleasure to come to Austin 01:06:00.980 --> 01:06:03.050 on a week day morning and come to the Capitol Complex, 01:06:03.050 --> 01:06:04.063 it's a lovely drive. 01:06:05.310 --> 01:06:06.590 First of all, before I do anything else, 01:06:06.590 --> 01:06:08.730 I want to say thank you both to the board 01:06:08.730 --> 01:06:11.900 and the professional staff for their diligent work 01:06:11.900 --> 01:06:14.660 and wading through that weighty tone 01:06:14.660 --> 01:06:17.310 to get us to this point to be able to make 01:06:17.310 --> 01:06:19.070 some kind of definitive progress. 01:06:19.070 --> 01:06:20.223 Thank you, very much. 01:06:21.350 --> 01:06:26.230 We have seen this project drag on and on and on. 01:06:26.230 --> 01:06:29.380 And now, we seem to be down to two critical points. 01:06:29.380 --> 01:06:32.070 One, affordability. 01:06:32.070 --> 01:06:34.063 Second, environmental stewardship. 01:06:34.950 --> 01:06:36.180 That's talk about environmental stewardship 01:06:36.180 --> 01:06:37.730 for just one second. 01:06:37.730 --> 01:06:39.590 As has been pointed out, there are challenges 01:06:39.590 --> 01:06:42.980 in this situation but the city has responded 01:06:42.980 --> 01:06:46.240 in great detail to the questions 01:06:46.240 --> 01:06:48.090 that were raised by Parks and Wildlife. 01:06:48.090 --> 01:06:50.990 The set back issue, is one for the engineers to argue about 01:06:50.990 --> 01:06:53.573 and the wisdom of the board to decide on. 01:06:54.610 --> 01:06:58.020 On the affordibility issue, the program 01:06:58.020 --> 01:07:01.373 as it was originally constructed, was unaffordable. 01:07:02.320 --> 01:07:04.940 There was a lot of conversation in the public record 01:07:04.940 --> 01:07:08.020 about it's affordability and yet we pressed forward. 01:07:08.020 --> 01:07:10.130 So now, we have a situation where we 01:07:10.130 --> 01:07:14.620 have pipe in the ground, tax money obligated, 01:07:14.620 --> 01:07:17.310 more tax money in the pipeline, 01:07:17.310 --> 01:07:19.673 professional disagreement about where to go, 01:07:20.760 --> 01:07:24.920 and as a property owner on the square in Wimberley, Texas, 01:07:24.920 --> 01:07:27.170 without a political solution, I only have 01:07:27.170 --> 01:07:30.050 a solution with you, to come up 01:07:30.050 --> 01:07:32.070 with an effective means of putting in 01:07:32.070 --> 01:07:34.800 a system that meets the needs and is affordable. 01:07:34.800 --> 01:07:36.310 The system that's been proposed now, 01:07:36.310 --> 01:07:38.720 the change of scope, is affordable. 01:07:38.720 --> 01:07:40.760 There's sufficiency of funds letter, 01:07:40.760 --> 01:07:43.680 and the conversation that has been put forward, 01:07:43.680 --> 01:07:46.150 the presentation that put forward to us 01:07:46.150 --> 01:07:47.880 as property owners and to the adhawk 01:07:47.880 --> 01:07:50.230 waste water committee is that this system 01:07:50.230 --> 01:07:52.960 will be affordable for the users to use. 01:07:52.960 --> 01:07:55.515 And at the end of the day, as Board Member Jackson 01:07:55.515 --> 01:07:58.170 has brought up on numerous occasions, 01:07:58.170 --> 01:08:03.170 this is an opertunity to take care of a problem 01:08:03.710 --> 01:08:06.430 in an affordable, manageable way. 01:08:06.430 --> 01:08:09.410 And have it be affordable from a construction stand point 01:08:09.410 --> 01:08:10.880 and more to the point, one of the things 01:08:10.880 --> 01:08:13.550 that has not been discussed in great detail 01:08:13.550 --> 01:08:17.543 about affordability, is the ongoing O&M. 01:08:19.670 --> 01:08:23.500 This system, which goes to a regional, 01:08:23.500 --> 01:08:26.750 highly capitolized processor that can comply 01:08:26.750 --> 01:08:29.430 with any changes and rules, regulations 01:08:29.430 --> 01:08:31.350 and so forth, and you can go on, 01:08:31.350 --> 01:08:35.460 as opposed to a local entity with barely sufficient 01:08:35.460 --> 01:08:36.430 capitol to build the darn system 01:08:36.430 --> 01:08:38.357 in the first place, much less continue 01:08:38.357 --> 01:08:39.450 top operate it. 01:08:39.450 --> 01:08:40.810 I look forward to your findings. 01:08:40.810 --> 01:08:42.410 I thank you very much for your consideration. 01:08:42.410 --> 01:08:44.500 I also thank, again, Mr. Walker and his staff 01:08:44.500 --> 01:08:45.580 for the work they've done. 01:08:45.580 --> 01:08:47.750 I appreciate your time, have a great day. 01:08:47.750 --> 01:08:48.750 <v Peter>Thank you.</v> 01:08:49.610 --> 01:08:52.870 <v ->Next we have Susan Ninney,</v> 01:08:52.870 --> 01:08:54.913 Executive Director Friends of Blue Hole. 01:08:59.767 --> 01:09:00.626 <v ->Good morning.</v> 01:09:00.626 --> 01:09:01.553 <v Peter>Good morning.</v> 01:09:02.690 --> 01:09:04.350 <v ->Chairman Lake, Board Member Jackson,</v> 01:09:04.350 --> 01:09:05.450 and Board Member Paup. 01:09:06.420 --> 01:09:08.813 Thank you for your time and your patience. 01:09:12.490 --> 01:09:15.030 I am Executive Director of Friends of Blue Hole. 01:09:15.030 --> 01:09:16.840 Our mission includes development 01:09:16.840 --> 01:09:19.200 and restoration of the Blue Hole Regional Park 01:09:19.200 --> 01:09:21.570 which has been ongoing for 15 years 01:09:21.570 --> 01:09:24.853 and advocacy for preservation of it's resources. 01:09:25.900 --> 01:09:27.990 We now have, as of this morning, 01:09:27.990 --> 01:09:30.770 not three but four confirmed indentifications 01:09:30.770 --> 01:09:34.000 of a singing endangered male Golden-cheek Warbler 01:09:34.000 --> 01:09:36.560 and a possible, not yet confirmed, 01:09:36.560 --> 01:09:40.090 sighting of a female in Blue Hole Regional Park. 01:09:40.090 --> 01:09:41.910 As you may know, the Golden-cheek Warbler 01:09:41.910 --> 01:09:44.793 arrives in mid-March and departs in about July. 01:09:45.810 --> 01:09:47.420 Who will ensure that their habitat 01:09:47.420 --> 01:09:49.210 is protected and undesturbed? 01:09:49.210 --> 01:09:53.780 We see no way the protection can be reliebly made 01:09:53.780 --> 01:09:56.210 except by the delay of the drilling in the park 01:09:56.210 --> 01:09:58.770 until a bird has completed it's breeding season. 01:09:58.770 --> 01:10:01.270 Here's why we have that concern, 01:10:01.270 --> 01:10:04.990 we do not trust the process, we do not trust our current 01:10:04.990 --> 01:10:07.650 city council and engineering firms 01:10:07.650 --> 01:10:10.200 to really stick with the letter 01:10:10.200 --> 01:10:12.640 of what is intended and the recommendations 01:10:12.640 --> 01:10:13.840 from Parks and Wildlife. 01:10:17.060 --> 01:10:20.280 The Mayor has made continued conflicting statements 01:10:20.280 --> 01:10:22.390 about the councils intention to fully comply 01:10:22.390 --> 01:10:24.340 with Parks and Wildlife recommendations 01:10:26.165 --> 01:10:29.210 and the drill site set back and habitat. 01:10:29.210 --> 01:10:32.490 In their February 21st response 01:10:32.490 --> 01:10:34.610 to the Water Development Board, 01:10:34.610 --> 01:10:37.717 they said quote, "The city will make every effort 01:10:37.717 --> 01:10:41.087 "to tell the contractor to perform vegetative clearing 01:10:41.087 --> 01:10:42.640 "during October to February." 01:10:42.640 --> 01:10:45.037 That is not a promise to do that. 01:10:45.037 --> 01:10:48.177 "However," she continues, "Dictating schedules 01:10:48.177 --> 01:10:49.577 "to a contractor can result 01:10:49.577 --> 01:10:52.287 "in significantly higher construction costs." 01:10:53.620 --> 01:10:55.810 In that light of particular concern, 01:10:55.810 --> 01:10:57.140 is the Mayor assertion that she 01:10:57.140 --> 01:10:58.740 would protect the Golden-cheeked Warbler 01:10:58.740 --> 01:11:02.380 and obtain a favorable environmental determination. 01:11:02.380 --> 01:11:04.403 You ask for the issue dated 01:11:04.403 --> 01:11:07.350 favorable environmental determination, 01:11:07.350 --> 01:11:10.450 here's what we wanna know, what are the criteria 01:11:10.450 --> 01:11:12.820 for favorable determination? 01:11:12.820 --> 01:11:15.020 We urge you to provide for the city 01:11:15.020 --> 01:11:17.800 a clear definition of what that means 01:11:17.800 --> 01:11:20.290 and the professional qualifications needed 01:11:20.290 --> 01:11:23.390 to provide an accurate, thorough, trustworthy, 01:11:23.390 --> 01:11:26.440 and transparent assessment of environmental concerns. 01:11:26.440 --> 01:11:28.760 I can not stress enough the importance 01:11:28.760 --> 01:11:31.460 of having a genuine, professional assessment. 01:11:31.460 --> 01:11:34.300 Until that incurs, we encourage you to delay 01:11:34.300 --> 01:11:36.530 project work within the park. 01:11:36.530 --> 01:11:37.880 Thank you very much. 01:11:37.880 --> 01:11:38.880 <v Peter>Thank you.</v> 01:11:40.780 --> 01:11:43.253 <v ->Next we have Christine Middleton.</v> 01:11:51.630 --> 01:11:54.320 <v ->Chiarman Lake, member Jackson, member Paup.</v> 01:11:54.320 --> 01:11:57.890 I'm gonna be reading the rest of Andrew's remarks, 01:11:57.890 --> 01:11:59.613 the part about the revenue bonds. 01:12:00.620 --> 01:12:03.520 The city will have to impose a property tax 01:12:03.520 --> 01:12:08.010 on all land in the city to pay general obligation bonds. 01:12:08.010 --> 01:12:10.290 Are you not just a little ticked off 01:12:10.290 --> 01:12:13.770 that a week ago, with the Mayor breaking the tie, 01:12:13.770 --> 01:12:17.080 the city de-annexed 2% of that collateral 01:12:18.410 --> 01:12:21.090 and they did so on it's face, simply 01:12:21.090 --> 01:12:23.053 because the land owner asked them to. 01:12:23.890 --> 01:12:27.640 You know, other land owners are cued up as we speak. 01:12:27.640 --> 01:12:30.267 As Councilmen Bargfeld likes to say, 01:12:30.267 --> 01:12:34.740 "Well that's our precedent, gotta treat everyone the same." 01:12:34.740 --> 01:12:37.520 It is at least likely that by the time the city 01:12:37.520 --> 01:12:41.220 can exchange the bonds and impose the property tax 01:12:41.220 --> 01:12:44.623 5 to 10% of your collateral will have disappeared. 01:12:45.490 --> 01:12:50.260 So, you have to wonder why, on the cusp of this meeting, 01:12:50.260 --> 01:12:52.960 with their fate in your hands, 01:12:52.960 --> 01:12:55.643 would they give away that tax space? 01:12:57.616 --> 01:13:02.616 I'm not big on conspiracy theories and neither is Andrew, 01:13:02.950 --> 01:13:06.840 this is Andrew's words, but I'm not either, 01:13:06.840 --> 01:13:09.720 but you can simply ask the Mayor, 01:13:09.720 --> 01:13:12.070 did they trade the de-annexation 01:13:12.070 --> 01:13:14.220 to satisfy another condition. 01:13:14.220 --> 01:13:16.840 To get the easement, to get the sewage pipe 01:13:16.840 --> 01:13:19.473 from the city property to Aqua Texas line. 01:13:23.009 --> 01:13:27.090 Back to my cover page, the other side of the creek 01:13:27.090 --> 01:13:31.020 where the pipe comes up, that's the 92-acres 01:13:31.020 --> 01:13:35.030 that they just de-annexed and we know 01:13:35.030 --> 01:13:38.200 from open records documents, a couple of months ago, 01:13:38.200 --> 01:13:41.970 that that land owners lawyers had informed Aqua Texas, 01:13:41.970 --> 01:13:44.100 who had informed the city, he didn't want 01:13:44.100 --> 01:13:47.190 the easement or the pipe on his property. 01:13:47.190 --> 01:13:49.730 The city would have a pipe of poop 01:13:49.730 --> 01:13:51.313 that was going nowhere. 01:13:52.530 --> 01:13:55.350 Ask the Mayor if she made that trade 01:13:55.350 --> 01:13:58.720 because if she did, she sure didn't post it 01:13:58.720 --> 01:14:01.213 or discuss it before the voting to do it. 01:14:02.920 --> 01:14:05.720 So, here we are again, we have a contract partner 01:14:05.720 --> 01:14:09.570 who misled you and the people of the Wimberley for months. 01:14:09.570 --> 01:14:13.730 You should tell the Mayor and the Council majority, no. 01:14:13.730 --> 01:14:16.070 And if not no, please hold them 01:14:16.070 --> 01:14:18.940 to all the conditions your considering, 01:14:18.940 --> 01:14:21.440 per the agenda, including strict compliance 01:14:21.440 --> 01:14:24.890 with all Texas Water Development Board recommendations. 01:14:24.890 --> 01:14:27.210 And ask why they gave away 01:14:27.210 --> 01:14:29.710 some of your collateral at the 11th hour. 01:14:29.710 --> 01:14:31.220 Thank you. 01:14:31.220 --> 01:14:32.220 <v Peter>Thank you.</v> 01:14:33.700 --> 01:14:35.693 <v ->Next we have Lewis Parks.</v> 01:14:45.150 --> 01:14:46.520 <v ->Good morning Chairman Lake,</v> 01:14:46.520 --> 01:14:48.940 Board Member Jackson, and Board Member Paup. 01:14:48.940 --> 01:14:50.470 Thanks for your time and again, 01:14:50.470 --> 01:14:54.223 thanks to the staff for all their hard work on this issue. 01:14:55.100 --> 01:14:58.610 My name's Lewis Parks, I'm a Wimberley area resident. 01:14:58.610 --> 01:15:00.840 I respectfully request that before 01:15:00.840 --> 01:15:03.550 you give any approval to this change of scope, 01:15:03.550 --> 01:15:07.970 the board ask our Mayor how she plans to get voting 01:15:07.970 --> 01:15:10.640 to approve general obligation bonds 01:15:12.270 --> 01:15:14.800 to impose a property tax. 01:15:14.800 --> 01:15:17.180 We're all eager to know how she will make this happen, 01:15:17.180 --> 01:15:20.430 especially after she ran heavily 01:15:20.430 --> 01:15:24.460 on a no property tax platform and there's no feeling 01:15:24.460 --> 01:15:26.970 for wanting a property tax on this in Wimberley. 01:15:26.970 --> 01:15:29.260 Every city council member and Mayor 01:15:29.260 --> 01:15:30.653 runs on that platform. 01:15:31.520 --> 01:15:33.730 I'd also just like to add, in regards 01:15:33.730 --> 01:15:35.701 to the delays, that the council 01:15:35.701 --> 01:15:38.370 and the Mayor keep mentioning, 01:15:38.370 --> 01:15:39.980 the only reason the plants not open 01:15:39.980 --> 01:15:42.420 and operating now, is because after constrution 01:15:42.420 --> 01:15:44.800 had begun, they came into office, 01:15:44.800 --> 01:15:46.900 weekend after that they stopped it, 01:15:46.900 --> 01:15:49.130 and changed their plan. 01:15:49.130 --> 01:15:50.580 Thank you very much. 01:15:50.580 --> 01:15:51.573 <v Peter>Thank you.</v> 01:15:52.893 --> 01:15:55.600 <v ->Next we have Lynn Weber.</v> 01:15:55.600 --> 01:15:59.630 <v Lynn>I'm Lynn Weber and I no longer wish to speak.</v> 01:15:59.630 --> 01:16:02.014 <v ->And Mr. Chairman, I have no more cards</v> 01:16:02.014 --> 01:16:04.113 for people signed up to speak. 01:16:05.470 --> 01:16:06.370 <v ->Thank you, Todd.</v> 01:16:10.450 --> 01:16:11.330 <v ->Any questions?</v> 01:16:11.330 --> 01:16:12.560 Questions, comments? 01:16:12.560 --> 01:16:13.940 Director Jackson. 01:16:13.940 --> 01:16:15.720 <v ->I was wondering if you could lay out,</v> 01:16:15.720 --> 01:16:17.710 very clearly, kinda like, what's next? 01:16:17.710 --> 01:16:19.200 I mean, assuming that we move forward 01:16:19.200 --> 01:16:20.930 and we were to take your recommendation 01:16:20.930 --> 01:16:25.930 then what is the next activities that will occur-- 01:16:26.200 --> 01:16:27.033 <v Kevin>Ma'am.</v> 01:16:27.033 --> 01:16:27.888 <v ->Moving forward.</v> 01:16:27.888 --> 01:16:29.540 <v ->Assuming the board approves my recommendation,</v> 01:16:29.540 --> 01:16:32.700 then the city council would have to vote 01:16:32.700 --> 01:16:34.880 on the refunding bonds. 01:16:34.880 --> 01:16:36.265 If they approve those then those'll be submitted 01:16:36.265 --> 01:16:39.860 to the Attorney Generals office, Attorney Generals office 01:16:39.860 --> 01:16:42.280 will then approve or disapprove them. 01:16:42.280 --> 01:16:45.230 If they approve them then we would exchange the bonds 01:16:45.230 --> 01:16:47.369 and we'd move on from there. 01:16:47.369 --> 01:16:50.600 Then they would submit the change in scope, 01:16:50.600 --> 01:16:53.590 or the change order to me, I would make sure they've 01:16:53.590 --> 01:16:55.640 met all our recommendations, comments. 01:16:55.640 --> 01:16:58.320 If they do then we can approve the change order 01:16:58.320 --> 01:17:00.153 and they can start construction. 01:17:00.153 --> 01:17:00.986 <v Kathleen>Okay, thank you.</v> 01:17:00.986 --> 01:17:03.960 <v ->As part of voting to approve to exchange the bonds,</v> 01:17:03.960 --> 01:17:07.210 that will require the city council to also include 01:17:07.210 --> 01:17:10.460 the pledge for general obligation property tax. 01:17:10.460 --> 01:17:11.420 <v Kevin>Yes, sir.</v> 01:17:11.420 --> 01:17:12.276 That's part of the-- 01:17:12.276 --> 01:17:13.714 <v ->That's at the point--</v> 01:17:13.714 --> 01:17:15.970 <v ->Yes, they'll approve the bonds</v> 01:17:15.970 --> 01:17:17.170 which are exchange refunding bonds, 01:17:17.170 --> 01:17:18.450 tax and revenue bonds. 01:17:18.450 --> 01:17:21.420 <v ->So after, if this is approved,</v> 01:17:21.420 --> 01:17:23.690 the city council must go back, vote-- 01:17:23.690 --> 01:17:25.000 <v Kevin>Yes, yes sir.</v> 01:17:25.000 --> 01:17:26.090 To approve those bonds. 01:17:26.090 --> 01:17:28.950 <v ->Including the pledge for property tax.</v> 01:17:28.950 --> 01:17:30.460 <v ->So this is merely the first step,</v> 01:17:30.460 --> 01:17:34.520 in what is going to be quite a process, still? 01:17:34.520 --> 01:17:36.673 <v ->There's still a process to go through, yes ma'am.</v> 01:17:39.706 --> 01:17:42.039 <v Kathleen>Think I'm good.</v> 01:17:44.930 --> 01:17:48.070 <v ->And, the conditions for the favorable</v> 01:17:48.070 --> 01:17:51.489 environmental review are part of that, as well. 01:17:51.489 --> 01:17:56.489 <v ->They are part of our standard change order review.</v> 01:17:56.630 --> 01:17:57.620 I mean, this is something we do 01:17:57.620 --> 01:18:00.680 on all our projects with environmental determinations. 01:18:00.680 --> 01:18:03.050 They would show how they've met the recommendations 01:18:03.050 --> 01:18:06.623 or requirements of any courting agencies. 01:18:07.560 --> 01:18:09.800 <v ->And, like all of our projects,</v> 01:18:09.800 --> 01:18:12.970 this projects paunch will be held to that standard-- 01:18:12.970 --> 01:18:13.910 <v Kevin>Absolutely.</v> 01:18:13.910 --> 01:18:16.570 <v Brooke>Incredibly thorough review.</v> 01:18:16.570 --> 01:18:18.243 <v ->Very thorough review and also,</v> 01:18:19.940 --> 01:18:21.350 not meeting some of the requirements 01:18:21.350 --> 01:18:24.200 such as the Golden-cheek Warbler habitat, 01:18:24.200 --> 01:18:26.020 that's a federal offense so I think the city 01:18:26.020 --> 01:18:29.083 would be, probably, on their toes about that. 01:18:30.120 --> 01:18:31.320 Not flippin' about that. 01:18:32.910 --> 01:18:33.970 <v Peter>Anything?</v> 01:18:33.970 --> 01:18:36.640 Alright well, I will first of all, 01:18:36.640 --> 01:18:41.640 thank you and the staff, Dane, Hector, Jesse, Clay 01:18:41.880 --> 01:18:45.350 and everybody else who have bent over backwards 01:18:45.350 --> 01:18:49.973 for years, not many months, years to work on this 01:18:52.500 --> 01:18:54.710 and to provide the best service 01:18:54.710 --> 01:18:57.120 we can for the city of Wimberley. 01:18:57.120 --> 01:18:58.980 As we've discussed before, planning, 01:18:58.980 --> 01:19:01.470 our state water plan, all of our planning 01:19:01.470 --> 01:19:04.400 is built from the ground up, relying on locals 01:19:04.400 --> 01:19:08.310 to provide the leadership and direction 01:19:08.310 --> 01:19:09.143 at the local level. 01:19:09.143 --> 01:19:11.860 We never dictate from Austin. 01:19:11.860 --> 01:19:16.860 All of our planning for our water security 01:19:17.010 --> 01:19:19.870 and future in Texas is driven from the ground up. 01:19:19.870 --> 01:19:23.950 Our financing programs do not exist in a vacuum. 01:19:23.950 --> 01:19:26.320 What happens in one corner of a financing program, 01:19:26.320 --> 01:19:29.240 effects other corners of financing programs 01:19:29.240 --> 01:19:31.400 and other entities around the state 01:19:33.490 --> 01:19:36.460 and I very much appreciate the additional pledge required 01:19:36.460 --> 01:19:39.460 to ensure the financial integrity of this project 01:19:39.460 --> 01:19:42.280 because that also effects other projects 01:19:42.280 --> 01:19:43.730 and other financing programs. 01:19:44.620 --> 01:19:47.810 And lastly I will say that the staff 01:19:47.810 --> 01:19:50.750 has bent over backwards for years and years on this. 01:19:50.750 --> 01:19:52.370 This problem needs to be solved 01:19:53.210 --> 01:19:55.460 but the patience of this board is not infanit 01:19:57.050 --> 01:19:58.840 so, I encourage current leadership, 01:19:58.840 --> 01:20:01.600 past leadership, the entire community of Wimberley 01:20:01.600 --> 01:20:04.463 to make sure this problem gets solved. 01:20:06.260 --> 01:20:07.160 Is there a motion? 01:20:11.220 --> 01:20:14.110 <v ->Mr. Chairman, I move we adopt the proposed resolution</v> 01:20:14.110 --> 01:20:19.070 amending Texas Water Development Board Resolution 16-032 01:20:19.070 --> 01:20:22.110 to change the city of Wimberley's project components 01:20:22.110 --> 01:20:24.400 as recommended by the Executive Administrator. 01:20:24.400 --> 01:20:25.296 <v Peter>Is there a second.</v> 01:20:25.296 --> 01:20:26.290 <v Kathleen>I second.</v> 01:20:26.290 --> 01:20:27.123 <v ->All in favor, say aye.</v> 01:20:27.123 --> 01:20:28.013 <v ->Aye. Aye.</v> 01:20:28.013 --> 01:20:29.453 <v ->Aye, motion passes.</v> 01:20:30.540 --> 01:20:31.780 Next item, please. 01:20:31.780 --> 01:20:34.520 <v ->The board will receive comments from the public.</v> 01:20:34.520 --> 01:20:37.021 At this time I do not have any cards 01:20:37.021 --> 01:20:40.270 from members who would like to address the board. 01:20:40.270 --> 01:20:41.900 <v ->If a member of the public</v> 01:20:41.900 --> 01:20:45.120 would like to address the board, now is the time. 01:20:45.120 --> 01:20:50.120 If not, the board will meet in closed session today 01:20:50.680 --> 01:20:54.460 persuant to the provisions of section 551.071 01:20:54.460 --> 01:20:58.340 and 551.074 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, 01:20:58.340 --> 01:21:01.710 chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. 01:21:01.710 --> 01:21:03.950 This meeting of Texas Water Development Board 01:21:03.950 --> 01:21:05.723 is hereby recessed. 01:21:11.820 --> 01:21:13.920 <v ->Todd Chenoweth, General Counsel</v> 01:21:13.920 --> 01:21:15.533 of the Water Development Board. 01:21:16.520 --> 01:21:18.940 This meeting of the Water Development Board 01:21:18.940 --> 01:21:23.587 is back now in session, the time is 12:19 p.m. 01:21:26.630 --> 01:21:30.390 The board took no action in Executive Session. 01:21:30.390 --> 01:21:32.880 There is no further business to come before 01:21:32.880 --> 01:21:34.870 the Texas Water Development Board, 01:21:34.870 --> 01:21:38.010 therefor the meeting is hereby adjourned. 01:21:38.010 --> 01:21:43.010 The time is 12:20 p.m. 01:21:43.500 --> 01:21:44.333 Thank you.