Water Resources Commission Minutes - 01/18/2024 Water Resources Committee Meeting
01/18/24
1) Meeting Called to Order: 4:03 PM
2) Approval of Previous Minutes: August 28, 2023
3) Current Drought Conditions: Daniel Nix gave an update on the current status of lake
levels, the Drought Monitor year-over-year (2022 compared to 2023), the number of
summer days with temperatures over 100 degrees and over 110 degrees, and a
prediction of lake levels with best-case, average, and worst-case scenarios. Mark
Southard gave updates on the US Seasonal Drought Outlook over the next 3 months, the
temperature and precipitation outlook through June 2024, and another lake level
prediction based on various regional and NOAA climate factors.
4) Potential Triggering of Stage 2: Daniel Nix gave an estimate that under current
conditions, Stage 2 of drought restrictions could be triggered early in 2024.
5) Water Conservation Plan Update: Walter Chandler from Freese and Nichols gave the
current status update on the Water Conservation Plan and Drought Contingency Plan.
Estimated time to complete would be early to mid March.
6) Old Business:
a. Russell Schreiber and Daniel Nix gave a short update on Lake Ringgold. The
Mayor's letter supporting the lake was released (01/18/24). Exceptions due to
the AU on 01/19/24 from the City, and they will be part of the record for the
TCEQ to consider their decision. Hopeful for a decision in April or May from the
TCEQ.
b. Glenn Barham mentioned adding a section to the Consumer Confidence Report
that shows comparisons of water bills across the State, and breakdown of the
bill.
c. Russell Schreiber gave a short update on the 9th St. elevated storage tank
construction.
7) New Business: Daniel Nix noted that the Utilities trucks had been outfitted with tailgate
wraps that give the City's conservation message.
8) New Meeting Date:A proposed meeting date for late March.
9) Meeting Adjourned:4:46 PM