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OIL AND GAS ADVISORY COMMITTEE "Po
February 20, 2002 FEB 2.002
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PRESENT: Jerry Dewbre, Industry Representative -
Charles Jacobs,Alternate Industry Representative - . eco)
Michael Woodcock, Public Representative
Sharon Johnson,Industry Representative
OTHERS PRESENT: Jay Heidecker, Petroleum Superintendent; Rick Ramos, Management
Assistant;Bill Benavidez and Shane P. Wilson, Seitel Data, Ltd.;News Media
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jerry Dewbre. Mr. Dewbre asked if there were
any corrections to the minutes of the meeting on October 10, 2001. On a motion Mr. Jacobs,
seconded by Mr. Woodcock,the minutes were unanimously approved as written.
Consideration of an application from Seitel Data,Ltd. for a seismic permit to conduct a 3-13
shothole operation in the San Juan location immediately south of Corpus Christi Municipal Airport
within thecity limits began. Mr. Benavidez, representing Seitel Data, Ltd., stated they have
performed this type of survey within the city before and will abide by all rules recommended. A map
depicting the survey and a list of previous restrictions was reviewed. Mr. Heidecker described Seitels
past history with the city as being in good standing and also stated that,upon his request, Seitel had
supplied this Department with a letter eliminating all liabilities from the City of Corpus Christi for any
and all Seitel operations. A motion was made by Ms. Johnson to approve the issuance of the seismic
permit with the listed requirements, seconded by Mr. Jacobs, and unanimously agreed by the
Committee. Mr. Dewbre asked that the Trailer Park in the area is notified of the survey and Mr.
Benavides stated they would.
The next item on the agenda was to consider amending Chapter 35 Oil and Gas Wells Section
35-92 Transfer of Permit to include an administrative fee of$100.00 per permit. Mr. Heidecker
supplied the members with information regarding the administrative procedures involved, the total
number of transfers in the past year and the current accepted industry standard involving permit
transfer fees. After discussion a motion was made by Mr. Jacobs to amend the ordinance to include
the fee, seconded by Mr. Woodcock, and unanimously agreed by the Committee.
Mr. Dewbre asked if there was any other business and Mr. Heidecker asked for a vote by the
committee to amend the ordinance to update part of Section 35-133 that requires a collar and a two-
inch galvanized pipe extending five feet above the surface with a metal well ID certificate attached
as discussed previously during the last Advisory Meeting. He stated with the advent of common high
tech tools the wells can be easily located with GIS coordinates and should not require the extra
expense and possible hazard that the riser could cause. A motion was made by Mr. Woodcock to
amend the ordinance as referenced, seconded by Mr. Jacobs, and unanimously agreed by the
Committee. There being no other business, on a motion by Mr. Jacobs, seconded by Ms. Johnson,
the meeting adjourned at 11:10 a.m.
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