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BOE Meeting Minutes <br /> August 13, 2024 <br /> Page 9 <br /> 1. Kevin Donegan introduced the proposed policy <br /> 2. Courtney Hemingway expressed support for new policy <br /> a) Suggested the removal of the "must not exceed 20 feet above the top <br /> of the permitted production zone" language since the rest of policy <br /> maintains minimum confining unit thickness <br /> 3. Mr. Sanchez commented that section detailing the requirement of Staff approval <br /> before drilling below permitted interval might be reconsidered <br /> 4. Mr. Kunau clarified with Mr. Donegan that contractors may obtain a variance before <br /> drilling. <br /> 5. Jen Mele asked for clarification regarding differing use of "hydrogeology section" <br /> and "Board Staff", as well as the use of "Approval by Board Staff" or "Approval by <br /> Board" <br /> a) Mr. Donegan stated that DWR has jurisdiction over the permitted <br /> interval, but the grout interval would be a BOE variance. Also, Board <br /> Staff has the ability to approve variances as described in BOE Policy <br /> 2016-1. <br /> 6. Jen Mele also proposed the removal of "to Board Staff" from the objective <br /> statement. <br /> 7. Mr. Sanchez and Mr. Kunau recommended that language be added to point to rules <br /> regarding isolation of Laramie above Fox Hills <br /> 8. Mr. Sanchez proposed a 40-foot allowance above the base of the confining unit <br /> instead of 20 feet <br /> 9. Mr. Donegan stated Staff would draft a new policy with the suggested amendments. <br /> XIV. New Business <br /> A. Franklin E Williams, Lic. No. 1544 - License Number Transfer from Lic. No. 648 <br /> 1. Mr. Jones provided background information on the situation <br /> 2. Mr. Sanchez motioned that the Board approve the transfer of Lic. No. 648 to <br /> Franklin Williams. Mr. Kunau seconded. Motion passed. <br /> B. Mitch Maloof - Pump Installer Application - Private Driller Experience + Education <br /> 1. Mr. Jones provided background information on the situation <br /> 2. Discussion regarding relevance of Mr. Maloof's experience, certification, and <br /> education, as well as the requirements for Board approval of experience <br /> 3. Mr. Sanchez motioned to accept one year of education in lieu of experience. Mr. <br /> Kunau seconded. Motion carried. <br /> 4. Mr. Sanchez motioned to accept four years of experience as one year of valid <br /> experience towards the acceptance of the application. Mr. Kunau seconded. Motion <br /> carried. <br /> 5. Discussion regarding the way applications are processed, both historically and into <br /> the future. <br /> XV. Public Comment <br /> A. Kevin Donegan announced that the abandonment eform is now live. <br /> `strikethroogh denotes Item was not discussed at this meeting <br />