January 26, 2000

7:30 p.m.

          The Board of Directors of the San Benito County Water District convened in Regular Session. Directors Wm. Rupert, John Tobias, Ken Perry, Gary Gonzales, Bob Swanson were present together with District Manager/Engineer John S. Gregg, District Counsel David Pipal, Operations and Maintenance Supervisor Cliff Thatcher, Water Programmer III Barbara Mirrione and Administrative Services Officer Janet L. Torres.

a.       Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

President Tobias called the meeting to order and led the pledge of allegiance to the flag.

b.       Approval of Agenda

Upon a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously the Agenda was approved.

c.       Public Input

President Tobias opened and closed the Public Input portion of the meeting hearing no input from the public.

Consent Agenda

1.       Approval of Minutes for:

          December 22, 1999 – Regular Meeting

          January 10, 2000 – Special Meeting

          January 13, 2000 – Special Meeting

2.      Allowance of Claims

3.      Investment Committee Report – 2nd Quarter

          Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried the Consent Agenda was approved.

REGULAR AGENDA

4.      San Felipe Distribution System Rules and Regulations

a.       Review Draft Water User’s Handbook (Rules and Regulations for Delivery and Receipt of San Felipe Water)

          District Manager/Engineer John S. Gregg reviewed the proposed changes to the Water User’s Handbook. A motion was made to remove the portion dealing with the implementation of a late filing fee. The motion died due to lack of a second. The Board of Directors agreed to leave the portion in the document and the implementation would be left up to the discretion of the District Manager.

b.       Review Draft Resolution Adopting Water Users Handbook

          District Manager/Engineer John S. Gregg reviewed the Draft Resolution and will present it for adoption at the Special Meeting to be held on February 1, 2000.

c.       First Reading of Ordinance Repealing Ordinance No. 13, Adopting the Farmers Handbook; and Ordinances 18 and 23, Establishing Rules Regarding Unused Water

                   Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously passed, the reading of Ordinance No. 31 was waived.

          President Tobias opened the Public Hearing and closed it, hearing no comment from the public.

5.      Status Report on San Juan Bautista Infrastructure Project

          District Manager/Engineer John S. Gregg reported the City of San Juan Bautista has applied and been approved for an EDA Grant in the amount of $500,000 for infrastructure improvements.

6.      Discussion of Hollister Area Water Treatment Plant

          Bryan Yamaoka stated the City of Hollister and Sunnyslope County Water District are still committed to this project. Staff will contact the City’s and Sunnyslope’s staff.

7.      Consider Financial Participation in San Benito County Storm Drain Marking Program

          District Manager/Engineer John S. Gregg stated the District has received a request from San Benito County for funds to mark Storm Drains throughout the county. The matter was referred to District Manager/Engineer John S. Gregg for handling.

8.      Review and Discussion of Proposition 13: $1.97 Billion Water Bond Ballot Measure, March 2000 Election

          District Manager/Engineer John S. Gregg reported this matter could be continued to the Special Meeting on February 1, 2000. The matter was continued to the February 1st meeting for presentation of a Resolution of Support.

9.      Committee Reports:

          a)       Investment Committee (Tobias/Gonzales)

District Manager/Engineer John S. Gregg reported the committee will be meeting with PFM to review the investment performances and additional investments.

District Manager/Engineer John S. Gregg stated he would like to continue the remaining items to the February 1st meeting with the exception of Item 10.c. 2000/2001 Water Supply report.

CONTINUED AGENDA ITEMS:

          b)       Groundwater Committee (Tobias/Gonzales)

10.    District Manager/Engineer’s Report:     

a)       Water Resource Association

1)       Water Conservation Program

2)       Groundwater Management Plan EIR

b)       Northeast Fairview Specific Plan

d)       USBR Contract Negotiations

e)       1998-99 Annual Groundwater Report

BOARD ORGANIZATION:

11.    Consideration of Board Committees

10.    District Manager/Engineer’s Report:

c)       2000/2001 Water Supply

          District Manager/Engineer John S. Gregg reported he anticipated our allocation from the Bureau to be between 75% and 80%.

The vote of the Board was as follows, unless otherwise stated:

AYES:          DIRECTORS:                  Tobias, Gonzales, Perry, Rupert, Swanson

NOES:         DIRECTORS:                  None

ABSENT:     DIRECTORS:                  None

The Board adjourned to a Special Meeting to be held on February 1, 2000 at 7:30 p.m., 30 Mansfield Road, Hollister, California.

 

 

________/s/John Tobias____________

John Tobias

President of the Board

ATTEST:      ____/s/Janet L. Torres_________

Janet L. Torres, Administrative Services Officer