Reeves County groundwater board approves historic‑use permit, investment participation and six student scholarships
April 18, 2024 | Reeves County, Texas
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President James W. Ward called the Reeves County Groundwater Conservation District board to order at 5:02 p.m. Thursday in Pecos. The board unanimously approved minutes, financial statements and payment of bills before taking up permit and administrative items.
The board approved Historic Use Permit No. 6380 for Jose Chavez, for use on 20 acres with a request of up to 120 acre‑feet per year (maximum) and a 1,750 gallons‑per‑minute pump. The permit application listed uses including public water supply, commercial service, oil‑and‑gas rig supply and fracking at AB 372, Block 2, Section 21 H&GN, Lots 52 and 53. Director Cecil Lee moved to approve the permit and Director Luke Brown seconded; the board voted 6‑0 to approve.
The board also approved a resolution authorizing participation in TexPool investment pools and designated authorized representatives for the district: James W. Ward, President; David Dominguez, Vice President; Virginia (Ginny) Barmore, Secretary; Cecil Lee, Director; and Greg Perrin, General Manager. Cecil Lee moved to sign the resolution; Nancy Martinez seconded and the motion passed 6‑0.
On financial business, the board approved the March financial statements and authorized payment of March bills. Both motions passed unanimously.
The board voted to award six $1,500 scholarships to local students: Jamie Mendoza (Balmorhea ISD); Robert Nagy (PBTISD); Laci Gonzalez (PBTISD); Julisa Sandoval (PBTISD); Isabelle Lopez (PBTISD); and Jose Perez (PBTISD). Director Virginia Barmore moved the scholarship awards; Director Nancy Martinez seconded and the motion passed 6‑0.
The meeting concluded with scheduling the next regular meeting for Thursday, May 16, 2024, and a unanimous vote to adjourn at 6:10 p.m.
Why it matters: The historic‑use permit approval authorizes the specific applicant to withdraw a defined maximum volume of groundwater for multiple uses on the specified property. The TexPool resolution formalizes the district’s participation in a pooled investment vehicle and names the district officers authorized to transact on behalf of the district.
The board approved Historic Use Permit No. 6380 for Jose Chavez, for use on 20 acres with a request of up to 120 acre‑feet per year (maximum) and a 1,750 gallons‑per‑minute pump. The permit application listed uses including public water supply, commercial service, oil‑and‑gas rig supply and fracking at AB 372, Block 2, Section 21 H&GN, Lots 52 and 53. Director Cecil Lee moved to approve the permit and Director Luke Brown seconded; the board voted 6‑0 to approve.
The board also approved a resolution authorizing participation in TexPool investment pools and designated authorized representatives for the district: James W. Ward, President; David Dominguez, Vice President; Virginia (Ginny) Barmore, Secretary; Cecil Lee, Director; and Greg Perrin, General Manager. Cecil Lee moved to sign the resolution; Nancy Martinez seconded and the motion passed 6‑0.
On financial business, the board approved the March financial statements and authorized payment of March bills. Both motions passed unanimously.
The board voted to award six $1,500 scholarships to local students: Jamie Mendoza (Balmorhea ISD); Robert Nagy (PBTISD); Laci Gonzalez (PBTISD); Julisa Sandoval (PBTISD); Isabelle Lopez (PBTISD); and Jose Perez (PBTISD). Director Virginia Barmore moved the scholarship awards; Director Nancy Martinez seconded and the motion passed 6‑0.
The meeting concluded with scheduling the next regular meeting for Thursday, May 16, 2024, and a unanimous vote to adjourn at 6:10 p.m.
Why it matters: The historic‑use permit approval authorizes the specific applicant to withdraw a defined maximum volume of groundwater for multiple uses on the specified property. The TexPool resolution formalizes the district’s participation in a pooled investment vehicle and names the district officers authorized to transact on behalf of the district.
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