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January 17, 2001
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PRESENT: Don Kersting, Industry Representative • j ` CEI Et
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Michael Woodcock, Public Representative OFFICE
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Charles E. Jacobs, Alternate Industry Representative elm.tto"4b
OTHERS PRESENT: Jay Heidecker, Petroleum Superintendent; John Burke, Assistant City
Attorney;Bryn Meridith,Assistant City Attorney;Gary Goodlander,Tidelands Geophysical Co.,Inc.
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Don Kersting. Mr. Kersting asked for
nominations for Chairman and Vice Chairman. A motion to continue Mr. Dewbre as Chairman and
Mr. Kersting as Vice Chairman was made by Mr. Woodcock, seconded by Mr. Jacobs and all were
in favor. Mr. Kersting asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of the meeting on July 19,
2000. On a motion Mr. Kersting, seconded by Mr. Jacobs, the minutes were unanimously approved
as written.
Discussion of an application from Tidelands Geophysical Co.,Inc. to perform a 2-D shot hole
dynamite seismic survey in the vicinity of the International Airport within the Corpus Christi city
limits began. Mr. Goodlander, representing Tidelands Geophysical, discussed the procedures of the
seismic survey and on a map pointed to the area where the survey would be conducted. He also
showed the locations of the few businesses and residences in the area. He said that he has contacted
the airport and the FAA to discuss the survey. He said the FAA was concerned about interferences
with the runway lighting systems and communication systems. Mr. Goodlander assured them that
they would not interfere. A list of requirements were provided and discussed regarding distances
allowed, working hours, and notifications. The committee agreed to omit the requirement of no
shothole discharges on weekends and holidays since the survey is being conducted in an isolated area.
Mr. Heidecker told Mr. Goodlander that he needed a statement from them relieving the city of any
liability for damages to complete their application for the permit and Mr. Goodlander stated that he
would provide one. A motion was made by Mr. Cofer to approve the issuance of the seismic permit
with the listed requirements,seconded by Mr. Jacobs and unanimously approved by the Committee.
Mr. Kerstinc asked if there was any other business. There being no ffirther business, the
meeting adjourned at 11:00 a.m.
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