HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Corpus Christi Aquifer Storage And Recovery Conservation District - 04/18/2013 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
CORPUS CHRISTI AQUIFER STORAGE AND RECOVERY
CONSERVATION DISTRICT
April 18, 2013
The Board of Directors of the Corpus Christi Aquifer Storage and Recovery
Conservation District met in regular session on Thursday, April 18, 2013, in the
Planning Department Conference Room, first floor, City Hall, 1201 Leopard Street,
Corpus Christi, Texas, with the following in attendance:
Members: In Attendance: (non-members)
Oscar Martinez, Chair Veronica Ocanas, Assistant City Attorney
Fred Segundo, Secretary Brent Clayton, Water Resource Planner
Gustavo Gonzalez Jeannie Holland, Recorder
Pete Anaya Waldy Fernandez-Lopez, Water Quality Specialist
Absent:
Margie Rose, Vice-Chair
(1) Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Board Chairman, Oscar
Martinez at 1:42 p.m. Roll was called. A quorum was present.
(2) Minutes: The minutes of the January 10, 2013 regular meeting were reviewed.
Motion was made by Board member Segundo for approval of the minutes. Board
member Anaya seconded the motion.
Ayes: Board Members Martinez, Segundo, Gonzalez and Anaya
Nays: None
(3) Discussion of Long Term Water Supply: Board Member Gonzalez reported
that the Mary Rhodes Phase II is 90% complete with 8 out of 70 parcels having been
acquired. Plans should be complete by mid summer, and approval of pumps should go
to Council in October or November, 2013. If we get water in the lakes, it can be
deferred for awhile. A grant for $400,000 may be available for exploring saltwater
desalination. It would be a 25/75 City match. Mr. Gonzalez also reported that in the
1980's the City drilled four wells along the Nueces River. So far one owner is willing to
sell the water, and we are attempting to contract with the others. The artesian water will
free flow into the river.
(4) Discussion of Five Year Plan for District: Board Member Gonzalez advised
that TWDB captured data regarding wells in the District. We will need to set up a
groundwater project, which will include where to put the well field, find a plume, and
inject treated water for storage. There is no funding programs or grants to cover the
cost, and an estimated cost would be $1 million to $1.5 million. Water Resource
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Planner, Brent Clayton, reported that the District's original Management Plan was
created in 2008, and approved by TWDB in October, 2008. It is time to submit a new
Management Plan. Mr. Clayton will work on that and submit for review at the next
meeting. Mr. Clayton advised that S.B. No. 1429 has been proposed to the legislation,
and if passed, will exempt our District from certain requirements.
(5) Review and possible action regarding Revision of Rules to include
Permitting Fee: The Resolution to amend the Rules regarding the Well Permit fee was
reviewed. Motion was made by Board member Gonzalez to execute the Resolution to
amend the Rules. The motion was seconded by Board member Segundo.
Ayes: Board Members Martinez, Segundo, Gonzalez and Anaya
Nays: None
(6) Update/Summary of GMA 16: Brent Clayton advised that the GMA 16 covers
area from Corpus Christi south to Brownsville. CCASRCD has already contributed
$1,000 to fund the projects requested by GMA 16. Meetings are held in Falfurrias; Mr.
Clayton attends and will report back to this Board.
(7) Participation in GMA 15 Update: Brent Clayton advised that the GMA 15
covers area north to Victoria. CCASRCD is included in both the GMA 15 and the GMA
16.
(8) Review and possible action regarding By-laws, Cost Sharing Agreement
and Joint Planning Committee Request for Proposals from GMA 15: The GMA 15
documents were reviewed and discussed. GMA 15 has allocated certain amounts to
each District. Motion was made by Board member Gonzalez to contribute the sum of
$2,500 to GMA 15. The motion was seconded by Board member Anaya.
Ayes: Board Members Martinez, Segundo, Gonzalez and Anaya
Nays: None
(9) Discussion and possible action regarding fiscal year and fund transfer:
Discussion was had regarding the suggestion from Finance that CCASRCD change
their fiscal year to match the City's fiscal year. Board member Martinez will discuss this
matter with Finance.
(10) Next meeting time: July 12, 2013
(11) Identify Items to be placed on Next Agenda: Items to be placed on the next
agenda include: (a) discussion of long term water supply; (b) discussion of five-year
plan; (c) Management Plan; (d) well permit procedures; (e) update on fiscal year and
fund transfer; (f) approval of Resolution regarding GMA 15 Bylaws.
(12) Public Comment: There was no public comment.
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(13) Adjournment: With no further business to come before the meeting, the
meeting was adjourned at 2:37 p.m.
Fred Segundo, Secretary
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