7:30 p.m.
The Board of Directors of the San Benito County Water District convened in Regular Session. Directors Ken Perry, Bob Swanson, 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 Janet L. Miller.
a. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
President Keck called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
b. Approval of
Agenda
Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried the Agenda was approved as submitted.
c. Public Input: Members of the Public are Invited to Speak on any Matter not on the Agenda
President Keck opened and closed the Public Input section of the Meeting hearing no comment from the Public.
1. Approval of Minutes for: December 19, 2001 – Regular Meeting
January 16,
2002 – Special Meeting
2.
Allowance of Claims
3.
Acceptance of Quarterly Investment Report
for Period Ending December 31, 2001
Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Consent Agenda was approved as presented.
REGULAR AGENDA:
4. Appeal of
Groundwater Charges – Mr. Roy Lompa
Mr. Roy Lompa stated he had received three bills on two working pumps and one pump that is not work. He stated he did not owe any money at all since his wells are artesian wells. District Counsel Pipal stated Staff is willing to inspect the well to determine if it is, in fact, not pumping. He asked if Mr. Lompa would give Staff permission to enter his property. Mr. Lompa stated permission was granted. District Manager/Engineer Gregg suggested Mr. Lompa and Staff work together on inspection of the well and obtaining P. G. & E. records supporting Mr. Lompa’s claim.
This matter was continued to the next Regular Board Meeting for more information.
5. Public Hearing Regarding 2002-2003 Water Year Rates and Charges
a. Proof of Publication submitted on Notice of Public Hearing - Administrative Services Officer Miller reported the Public Hearing Notice was published on January 18, 2002 in the FreeLance Newspaper.
b. Presentation of 2002-2003 Water Year Rates and Charges – District Manager/Engineer Gregg reviewed the presentation of the 2002-2003 Water Year Rates and Charges. He stated the ‘Power Charge’ proposed would be on water delivered and based on a three year average.
c. Open Public Hearing- President Keck opened the Public Hearing portion of the meeting. Joe Tonascia asked if the District paid for the water whether it was sold or not. District Manager/Engineer Gregg stated it did. Joe Tonascia stated he would like to see M&I customers pay their own way, similar to Irrigation customers.
d. Close Public Hearing – President Keck closed the Public Hearing portion of the meeting, hearing no further comment.
6. Consider Adoption of Ordinance Establishing San Felipe Distribution System Water Charges for Agricultural and Non-Agricultural Water
Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, Ordinance #33 was adopted.
7. Consider
Adoption of Resolution Establishing Groundwater Charges in Zone 6 for the
2002-2003 Water Year
Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, Resolution No. 2002-02 was adopted.
8. Consider
Resolution Amending the Water Users Handbook Rules and Regulations for
Delivering and Receiving San Felipe Distribution System Water and Regulations
for the Allocation of San Felipe Water Within Zone 6
District Manager/Engineer Gregg stated the only changes for consideration were the separate power charges, which expands the section on payments.
Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, Resolution No. 2002-03 was adopted.
9. Consider Acceptance of the Audit for the
2000-2001 Fiscal Year
District Manager/Engineer Gregg introduced Mike Grace who reviewed the Audit for 2000-2001 Fiscal Year. He stated the only recommendation he made was to adapt the financial system to be in compliance with GASB34, which the District is pursuing. He stated the Audit was presented to the Audit and Budget Committee, who accepted it.
Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, the 2000-2001 Fiscal Year Audit was accepted.
10. Report of 2002-2003 Central Valley Project
Water Supply
District Manager/Engineer Gregg reported that the Bureau distributed the 2002-2003 CVP Water Supply allocation. He stated San Benito County is looking at 45% of Ag Water and 75% of M&I Water.
11. Consider
Resolution Establishing Terms and Conditions for San Felipe Distribution System
Transfers for the 2002-2003 Contract Water Year
District Manager/Engineer Gregg stated this item was placed on the Agenda each year is based on the Annual Groundwater Report.
Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, Resolution No. 2002-04 was adopted.
12. Consider
Resolution Continuing District Policy Regarding Central Valley Project Water
Transfers And Certain Related Matters.
District Manager/Engineer Gregg stated this Resolution updates dates and extends the ‘sunset’ date to February 29, 2003.
Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, Resolution No. 2002-05 was adopted.
13. Review
Status of Hollister Area Water Treatment Plants
District
Manager/Engineer Gregg reviewed the status of the Lessalt Plant and will be on
the Agenda each month for a status report.
He stated Sunnyslope County Water District is considering another plant
at 9H and does not have a clear schedule on the work. He stated a meeting will be held next week to
discuss a Scope of Work and Master Plan for drinking water supply and
additional plants.
14. Report
on Legislation enacted by California Legislature in 2001.
President
Keck stated due to the length of the meeting this Item will be moved to the
next monthly Regular Board Meeting.
15. Committee Reports:
a) Investment Committee (Tobias/Keck) – The conclusion of the Committee is to stay where the District’s investments are and move the State Street Sweep Account into LAIF.
b) Water Treatment Committee (Tobias/Keck) – The Committee met and District Manager/Engineer Gregg summarized their discussion.
16. District
Manager/Engineer’s Report:
a) SBCWD Comments on Draft EIR-SCENIC Southside Estates
– A copy of the comments are available for review. The conclusion is that there is an adequate
supply of water to the property. One of
the problems with the EIR is that the author used the Urban Area Management
Plan, which is out dated.
b) San Luis Delta-Mendota Water Authority Activities – SLDMWA is considering its Budget.
c) Water Resources Association Activities – There is a workshop to present the Groundwater Report, in Gilroy on January 31, 2002 from 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
d) San Benito River System Status and Operations – Hernandez Reservoir is at the 7000 acre feet level and Paicines Reservoir is between the 800 and 900 acre feet level.
e) San Juan Infrastructure Program – Currently reviewing the 90% design plan, working on developing an Agreement regarding the Rates and Charges.
BOARD ORGANIZATION:
17. Consideration
of Board Committees
The recommended Board Committees were approved with the changes to the Investment Committee (Tobias and Keck) and the Water Resources Association of San Benito County (DeLaCruz).
The vote of the Board was as follows, unless otherwise stated:
AYES: DIRECTORS: Perry, Keck, Tobias, DeLaCruz, Swanson
NOES: DIRECTORS: None
ABSENT: DIRECTORS: None
The Board adjourned to a Regular Meeting to be held on February 27, 2002 at 7:30 p.m., 30 Mansfield Road, Hollister, California.
Minutes were approved at the February 27, 2002 Regular Board Meeting by the presiding Board Member:
___________________________
Douglas Keck
President of the Board
ATTEST: _______________________________
Janet L. Miller
Administrative Services Officer