7:30 p.m.
The Board of Directors of the San Benito County Water District convened in Special Session. Directors Bob Swanson, Ken Perry, John Tobias, James DeLaCruz and Douglas Keck were present together with District Manager/Engineer John S. Gregg, District Counsel David Pipal, and Administrative Services Officer Maria E. Alfaro.
a. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
President Perry called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
1. Proof of Publication submitted on Notice of Public Hearing
Administrative Services Officer Alfaro stated the Resolution setting a Public Hearing Date for the Purpose of Implementing a Standby or Availability Charge for the 2004-2005 Water Year and the Notice of Public Hearing to consider an Ordinance setting 2004-2005 San Felipe Project Rates and Charges and a Resolution establishing Groundwater Charges in Zone 6 for the 2003-2004 Water Year were published in the Free Lance Newspaper on December 26th and 29th, 2003.
Director DeLaCruz noted that Janet Miller’s name appeared on the Proof of Publication. District Manager Gregg noted that Ms. Miller was still an employee of the District when the Board adopted the Resolution on December 17, 2003. District Counsel Pipal noted that there was no problem with who signed.
2. Public Hearing/Meeting Regarding 2004-2005 Water Year Rates and Charges
a. Presentation of 2003-2004 Rates and Charges
District Manager Gregg presented the proposed rates and charges for the 2004-2005 Water Year as presented by the Rates and Charges Committee. Mr. Gregg noted that the methodology used was unchanged from previous years.
Discussion was had regarding the rates and charges. Director Tobias asked if the Harmony Hills rate would remain. District Manager Gregg noted that it would be watched and adjustment would be make if necessary.
f. Open Public Hearing
President Perry opened the Public Hearing.
g. Close Public Hearing or continue to a later date
President Perry closed the Public Hearing, being no comment from the audience.
h. Consider adoption of 2004-2005 Water Year Rates and Charges. District Manager Gregg noted that the board would be acting on items b, c, d and e,
b. Resolution Establishing Standby or Availability Charge for the 2004-2005 Water Year
c. Ordinance Establishing San Felipe Distribution System Water Charges for Agricultural and Non-Agricultural (Municipal and Industrial) Water for the 2004-2005 Water Year
d. Resolution Establishing Groundwater Charges in Zone 6 for the 2004-2005 Water Year
e. Zone 103 (Harmony Hills Water System) It was noted that it was the intent of the Board to continue Ordinance No. 35 with careful tracking during the year.
Upon a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried Resolution No. 2004-01, a Resolution Establishing Standby or Availability Charge for the 2004-2005 Water Year was adopted.
Upon a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried and Ordinance No. 37 Establishing San Felipe Distribution System Water Charges for Agricultural and Non- Agricultural (Municipal and Industrial) Water for the 2004-2005 Water Year.
Upon a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried approval of Resolution No. 2004-02, a Resolution Establishing Groundwater Charges in Zone 6 for the 2004-2005 Water Year was adopted.
The vote of the Board was as follows, unless otherwise stated:
AYES: DIRECTORS: Perry, Tobias, Keck, Swanson, DeLaCruz
NOES: DIRECTORS: None
ABSENT: DIRECTORS: None
3. Board Organization: Election of Officers
President Perry opened the nominations for officers. Director Swanson noted that he would like the present slate of officers seated one more year, Perry as President, Tobias as Vice-President.
Upon a motion duly made, seconded. Director Perry was elected President and Director Tobias, Vice President.
The vote of the Board was as follows:
AYES: DIRECTORS: Perry, Tobias and Swanson
NOES: DIRECTORS: Keck and DeLaCruz
ABSENT: DIRECTORS: None
The Board adjourned to a Regular Meeting to be held on January 28, 2004 at 7:30 p.m., 30 Mansfield Road, Hollister, California.
Kenneth Perry
President of the Board
ATTEST:
Maria E. Alfaro
Administrative Services Officer