Southeast Texas Groundwater

Conservation District

NOTICE is given that the Board of Directors of the Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District will hold a public hearing and monthly board meeting on Thursday November 9, 2023 starting at 10:00 a.m., at the Jasper County Courthouse Annex Building, Emergency Operations Center (2^nd floor), at 271 East Lamar, Jasper, Texas 75951 in accordance with the Texas Open Meeting Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code or (as amended).

Public Hearing 10:00 a.m.

NOTICE is given that the Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District (“District”) will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday November 9, 2023, at the Jasper County Courthouse Annex Building, Emergency Operations Center (2^nd floor), at 271 East Lamar, Jasper, Texas 75951. The Public Hearing is to hear comments on the proposed changes the District Rules.

The proposed changes to the District Rules can be reviewed on the District’s website at: https://setgcd.org/rules/ or at the District Office, located at the Jasper County Courthouse Annex Building, 271 East Lamar, Suite 202, Jasper, Texas 75951. Further information can be obtained by contacting the District at P.O. Box 1407, Jasper, Texas 75951; phone number (409) 383-1577.

Public Hearing – 10:00 AM

1. Open public hearing;

2. Receive public comments regarding proposed changes to the District Rules;

3. Close public hearing.

Regular Board Meeting – to begin immediately following the public hearing:

The items of business to be considered and transacted during the meeting are as follows:

1. Call to order;

2. Public comment;

3. Discussion and possible action to approve the minutes of the October 12, 2023 Board meeting;

4. Discussion and possible action on the monthly Treasurer’s Report and approval of payables presented;

5. Review, discuss and ratify approved changes to 2024 budget;

6. Discussion and possible action regarding District Rule violations by local licensed water well driller Bobby Jones and Dillin Payne;

7. Discussion and possible action regarding potential changes to the District’s Rules;

8. Discussion and possible action regarding Daniel Ayre’s request for an extension on his drilling permit;

9. Manager’s Report to include: latest GMA 14 and RWPG meetings, SB 49/HB 141 bills allowing SETGCD to increase maximum production fee, and drought conditions;

10. Establish date, time and place of next meeting; and,

11. Meeting adjourned.

These public meetings are available to all persons regardless of disability. If you require special assistance to attend the meeting please contact the Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District, (409) 383-1577, at least three working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.