ORDER NO. 19558
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION TU THE "TEXAS WATER
COMMISSION TO NOT DECLARE KERR COUNTY A CR.tTICAL
WATER AREA
On this the 5th day of June 199~i, came on to be considered by
the Court the adoption of a resolution to the Texas Water
Commission to NOT declare Kerr County a critical water area.
Upon motion made by Commissioner Morgan, seconded by
Commissioner- Ray, the Court unanimously adopted the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS: Kerr County is continuing efforts to protect its
environment, and,
WHEREAS: Recognizing that its most precious natural resource
- WATER - must. be sustained and protected, and,
WHEREAS: Kerr County has demonstrated its determination to
protect our natural water resources through its
Waste Water Program -- being one of the foremost in
the State of Texas -- managed by the Kerr County
Environmental Health Department, and,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That Kerr County NUT be declared a critical water
area for purposes of ground water protection.
FURTHERMORE:
Kerr Caur~ty will request the Texas Legislature to
grant regulatory authority to require permits for
drilling, completing, or substantial alteration of
water wells; require accurate drillers' logs be
kept and filed with the County; and require
landowners to properly cap unused wells.
SIGNED this 5th day of June, 1990.
/s/ Danny R. Edwards
/t1 DANNY R. EDWARDS
County Judge
/s/ R. Gordon Morgan
/t/ R. CORDON MORGAN
County Commissioner, Prec. #1
/s/ Bill Ray
/t/ BILL RAY
County Commissioner, Prec. #2
/s/ Glenn K. Holekamp
/t/ GLENN K. HOLEKAMP
County Commissioner, Prec. #3
/s/ H. A. "Buster" Baldwin
/t/ H. A. "Buster" BALDWIN
County Commissioner, Prec.#4
• PLEASE FURNISH ONE ORIGINA AND SEV N COPIES OF THI R QUFST ANA r)~rI1MFNTc
TO BE REVIEWED BY TH CIURT
MADE BY: Glenn Holekamp OFF ICE: C~nissioner. Pct #3
MEETING DATE: June 5, 1990 TIME PREFERRED: 10:00 A.M.
SUBJECT: (PLEASE BE SPECIFIC): RESOLUTION to the Texas water Commission to not
designate Kerr County as a critical area
ESTIMATED LENGTH OF PRESENTATION:
IF PERSONNEL MATTER -NAME OF EMPLOYEE:
NAME OF PERSON ADDRESSING THE COURT: Glenn Holekanu~
Time for submitting this request for Court to assure that the matter is posted in
accordance with Article 6252-1 7 is as fol lows:
• Meetings held on second Monday: 12:00 P. M. previous Wednesday
• Meetings held on Thursdays: 5:00 P. M. previous Thursday.
if preferable, Agenda Requests may be made on office stationery with the above
information attached.
THIS REQUEST RECEIVED BY:
THIS REQUEST RECEIVED ON:

All Agenda Requests will be screened by the County Judge's Office to determine If
adequate information has been prepared far the Court's formal consideration and action at
time of Court meetings. Your cooperation will be appreciated and contribute towards
your request being addressed at the earliest opportunity.
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WHEREAS: Kerr County is continuing efforts to protect its environment, and,
WHEREAS: Recognizing that its most precious natural resource -WATER -must be
sustained and protected, and,
WHEREAS: Kerr County has demonstrated its determination to protect our natural
water resources through its Waste Water Program -- being one of the
foremost in the State of Texas -- managed by the Kerr County
Environmental Health Department, and,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That Kerr County NOT be declared a critical water area for
purposes of ground water protection.
FURTHERMORE:
Kerr County will request the Texas Legislature to grant regulatory
authority to require permits for drilling, completing, or substantial
alteration of water wells; require accurate drillers' logs be kept and filed
with the County; and require landowners to properly cap unused wells.
SIGNED this 5th day of June
D NY R. E WARDS
County Judge
1990.
R. GORDON MORGAN B1LL RAY ~
County Commissioner, Prec' #1 County Commis
GL NN K. HOLEKAMP - H. A. "B
COUNTY COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT #3
County Commissioner, Precinct #4

WHEREAS: Kerr County is continuing efforts to protect its environment, and,
WHEREAS: Recognizing that its most precious natural resource - WAT,,,~„R -must be
sustained and protected, and,
WHEREAS: Kerr County has demonstrated its determination to protect our natural
water resources through its Waste Water Program -- being one of the
foremost in the State of Texas -- managed by the Kerr County
Environmental Health Department, and,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That Kerr County NOT be declared a critical water area for
purposes of ground water protection.
FURTHERMORE:
Kerr County will request the Texas Legislature to grant regulatory
authority to require permits for drilling, completing, or substantial
alteration of water wells; require accurate drillers' logs be kept and filed
with the County; and require landowners to properly cap unused wells.
SIGNED this 5th day of June , 1990.
DANNY R. EDWARDS
County Judge
G%~
R. GORDON MORGAN BILL RAY
County Commissioner, Preci #1 County Commiss er, Precinct #2
L~ it
GL NN K. HOLEKAMP - H. A. "Buster" BALD N
COUNTY COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT #3 County Commissioner, Precinct #4


WHEREAS: Kerr County is continuing efforts to protect its environment, and,
WHEREAS: Recognizing that its most precious natural resource -WATER -must be
sustained and protected, and,
WHEREAS: Kerr County has demonstrated its determination to~protect our natural
water resources through its Waste Water Program, -being one of the
foremost in the State of Texas -managed by the Kerr County
Environmental Health Department and,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That Kerr County NOT be declared a critical water area for
purposes of ground water protection.
FURTHERMORE:
Kerr County will request the Texas Legislature to grant regulatory
authority to require permits for drilling, completing, or substantial
alteration of water wells; require accurate drillers' logs be kept and filed
with the County; and require landowners to properly cap unused wells.
SIGNED this day of , 1990.
DANNY R. EDWARDS
County Judge
R. GORDON MORGAN
County Commissioner, Precinct #I
BILL RAY
County Commissioner, Precinct #2
GLENN K. HOLEKAMP
COUNTY COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT #3
H. A. "Buster" BALDWIN
County Commissioner, Precinct #4

WHEREAS: Kerr County is continuing efforts to protect its environment, and,
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WHEREAS: Recognizing that its most precious natural resource - V11~.r -must be
sustained and protected, and,
WHEREAS: Kerr County has demonstrated its determination to protect our natural
water resources through its waste water program, ( '
managed byy t~~ir~myental Health
wNE,eEgs.~ Department and, , ~ ~Q ~ J~~
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: ~ ~~'`~- -
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That Kerr County not be i a for
de tare oun water protection.
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FURTHERMORE: ~f U 0
Kerr County will request the Texas Legislature to grant regulatory
authority to require permits for drilling, Ate; completing, or
substantial alteration of water wells; require accurate drillers' logs be
kept and filed with the County; and landowners to properly
cap unused wells. h'-^~
SIGNED this day of
1990.
DANNY R. EDWARDS
County Judge
R. GORDON MORGAN
County Commissioner, Precinct #1
BILL RAY
County Commissioner, Precinct #2
GLENN K. HOLEKAMP
COUNTY COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT #3
H. A. "Buster" BALDWIN
County Commissioner, Precinct #4