DWR_4386556

• Board or Commission: Board of Examiners
• Document Type - Board and Commission Meetings: Meeting Document
• Document Date: 8/13/2024
• Subject: BOE Meeting Minutes

BOE Meeting Minutes
August 13, 2024
Page 5
5. Meadows Farm, Permit 326450, Monitoring Well Variance (Request for Variance to
Repair Well)
a) Mr. Jones provided background information on the situation
b) Shawn Shake provided an update on the variance request
c) Variance would be for Rule 10.4.2.1, 10.4.4, and 10.4.1
d) Discussion regarding current construction of the well and potential
repair
e) Mr. Sanchez motioned to approve the variance to Rules 14 and 10 as
requested to allow for installation of the proposed grout plug, which
enables further exploration and experimentation with the well
structure. Mr. Hunter seconded.
(1) Chris Jones asked that the Board think about whether a
maximum penetration into the aquifer below the Type III
aquifer for driven casing should be implemented in the Rules.
(2) Mr. Kunau stepped out for a meeting, so he did not participate
in the vote.
(3) Motion carried.
6. Alvin Loveridge, Receipt 10034444 - Convert Test Hole to Production Well via
GWS-68
a) Mr. Jones provided background information on the situation.
b) Alvin Loveridge provided more background information.
c) Discussion regarding initial construction, current status of well and
pump, and possible action toward the current well
d) Mr. Sanchez motioned that the GWS-68 form is accepted as provided
with the condition that the electrical issues are resolved and the
wellhead area is cleaned up to prevent contamination. Mr. Hunter
seconded.
(1) Tim Kunau abstained from the vote because he was only
present for a part of the discussion
(2) Motion carried.
X. Review of Active Complaints and Settlement Recommendations
A. Requested Board Action
1. 23-BC-004, Robert Young; Permit 319985 (Construction Violation) Failure to Repair
Well per Stipulated Settlement and Board Approved Variance within Allotted Time
Frame - Request BOE Consider Contractor's Request for Additional Time or Set
Hearing.
a) Mr. Jones provided background information on the situation.
b) Staff recommended that the Board provide a time extension on the
existing stipulated settlement offer.
c) Mr. Ullmann moved to extend the time on the Stipulated Settlement
until September 30th, 2024. Mr. Sanchez seconded. Motion carried.
2. 24-BC-027, Howard Crandall Jr; Permit 331925 (Construction Violations, Failure to
Provide Advance Notice and Failure to Provide Accurate Information on
***strikethrough denotes !tern was not discussed at this meeting