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8. DISCUSSION OR OTHER ACTION <br />(a) <br />Discussion or other action regarding a request by Boone Exploration, Inc., for relief from 300’ <br />distance requirement from any dwelling or water well for a proposed Geophysical Mineral <br />Exploration and Testing Permit – T. Tietjens <br />Planning and Development Director Tim Tietjens presented a summary; and Hoyt O’Neal with <br />Boone Exploration and Hal Bozeman with Etoco, L.P., provided a presentation. <br />Councilmember Earp questioned would there be any damages from testing. Mr. O’Neal advised it <br />is very minimal – maybe cause some potholes – but no broken slabs. Councilmember Earp <br />commented it seems like a lot of risk. <br />Councilmember Zemanek questioned which company was requesting the proposed Geophysical <br />Mineral Exploration and Testing Permit and for what reason. Mr. O’Neal responded Boone <br />Exploration is contracted to conduct the seismic survey through Etoco L.P.; and they are exploring <br />their mineral options. Councilmember Zemanek asked if the company has any idea which streets <br />will be tested in the Lomax area. Mr. O’Neal responded no, the company is in the early stages and <br />is trying to get the buffers reduced. Mr. O’Neal also advised the company can adjust accordingly to <br />whatever needs to be done. <br />Councilmember Clausen questioned if the testing is conducted on streets. Mr. O’Neal responded <br />yes, they try to stick to the main roads to avoid tearing up yards. <br />Councilmember Martin questioned the type of minerals the company is trying to find. Mr. O’Neal <br />responded once the data is set, it will be sent to the processor to determine if there is oil or natural <br />gas. Councilmember Martin then questioned at what depth will the reservoirs be determined. <br />Mr. O’Neal responded up to 18,000 feet, depending on the shot points and locations. <br />Councilmember Martin asked what type of drilling will take place. Hal Bozeman, Land Manager <br />with Etoco, L.P., advised the type of drilling is determined by the seismic testing; and 2-3 acres are <br />needed for drilling, and 1 acre for the production site. <br />Hoyt O’Neal advised they are in the early stages; and if drilling were to take place, it will be 6-9 <br />months later. <br />Brady Payne with VibraTech advised they will be with Boone Exploration during the surveying to <br />keep them in the safe zone. <br />Councilmember Zemanek commented he wants to protect the homeowners and is against the <br />entire process. <br />Mayor Rigby questioned if a survey was conducted 30 years ago, can a new survey show changes <br />today. Mr. O’Neal responded the technology has changed since then and line spacing could have <br />been off and today it is a more precise technology. <br />Councilmember Earp moved to deny relief from the 300-foot distance requirement from any <br />dwelling or water well for a proposed Geophysical Mineral Exploration and Testing Permit. <br />MOTION PASSED. <br />Councilmember Engelken seconded. <br />Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Clausen, Zemanek, Engelken, <br />Kaminski, Moser, Leonard, Earp and Martin <br /> Nays: None <br /> Absent: None <br />48 <br />Page of <br />February 9, 2015, Council Meeting Minutes <br /> <br />