Water Resources Commission Minutes - 03/20/2024 Water Resources Committee Meeting
03/20/24
1) Meeting Called to Order: 4:04 PM
2) Approval of Previous Minutes:January 18, 2023
3) Current Drought Conditions: Mark Southard gave an update on the current status of lake
levels, the Drought Monitor year-over-year (2023 compared to 2024), a prediction of
lake levels with best-case, average, and worst-case scenarios, 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) Draft Water Conservation Plan Review: Walter Chandler from Freese and Nichols gave a
brief review of the major changes between the old and new Water Conservation Plans.
5) Draft Drought Contingency Plan Review: Walter Chandler from Freese and Nichols gave
a brief review of the major changes between the old and new Drought Contingency
Plans. Following the review, the Water Resources Committee voted to recommend
sending the plan to Council for approval.
6) Old Business:
a. Steve Smith asked about any new updates on Lake Ringgold. Russell said there
hasn't been much news as of late, but the City was notified there would be an
amicus brief submitted by a supporter of the City.
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: No new business.
9) Set Next Meeting Date: A poll will be submitted to the Committee in late May to
determine the best date for a new meeting at that time.
10)Meeting Adjourned: 4:46 PM