February 23, 2000

7:30 p.m.

          The Board of Directors of the San Benito County Water District convened in Regular Session. Directors John Tobias, Ken Perry, Gary Gonzales and Bob Swanson were present together with District Manager/Engineer John S. Gregg, District Counsel David Pipal, Operations and Maintenance Supervisor Cliff Thatcher 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:        January 26, 2000 – Regular Meeting

                                                          February 1, 2000 – Special Meeting

2.      Allowance of Claims

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

REGULAR AGENDA

3.      Review Procedures for Filling District Board of Directors Vacancy and Consider District Action (Pipal)

          District Counsel Pipal reported the Board was in receipt of a letter of resignation from Wm. Rupert dated February 22, 2000. He suggested the Board follow the same procedure for filling this position as used before.

          Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board agreed to announce the vacancy in the local paper, post the public notice in three public places throughout the county, declare the deadline for accepting applications to be close of business March 17th and hold a Special Meeting on March 23rd to review and select a new Director.

4.      Report on City of Hollister, Sunnyslope County Water District "Lessalt" Water Treatment Plant

          Jim Perrine reported on the "Lessalt" Water Treatment Plant. He reviewed the suggested timeline for the completion of the plant.

          The Directors referred the matter to the Water Treatment Committee.

5.      Report on Water Resources Association Groundwater Management Plan Programmatic Environmental Impact Report (PEIR)

          District Manager/Engineer John S. Gregg reported that two agencies have submitted proposals and have been interviewed. He reported the programmatic EIR should be completed in approximately 18 to 24 months.

6.      Committee Reports:

          a)       Groundwater Committee

District Manager/Engineer John S. Gregg reported the committee will be meeting with other agencies regarding cost sharing.

b)       Hernandez/Paicines Committee

District Manager/Engineer John S. Gregg reported the committee met and discussed Zone 3 and Zone 6 cooperative or integrated operation.

7.      District Manager/Engineer’s Report:

    1. Hollister Conduit Repair

The repair is almost complete. The work remaining is removing the dish head and repairing the valve, which will take approximately 7 days.

    1. City of San Juan Bautista Infrastructure Program

San Benito County Water District is a joint applicant with the City of San Juan Bautista. The project has been appointed ½ million dollar grant. The project will be completed in phases.

c)       San Benito River Water Rights Complaint

A complaint has been filed with the State Water Resources Control Board against San Benito County Water District alleging illegal movement of water in the San Benito River. A response from the Water District is due March 7th.

d)       San Benito River System Operations

Since the last storm, Hernandez Reservoir is at approximately 14,200 acre feet.

e)       2000-2001 Water Supply

A tentative announcement has been made that San Benito County Water District will receive 50% of Agricultural water and 75% of M & I water. We have not received a confirming report at this time.

f)       USBR Contract Negotiations

The regional negotiations will be held in Los Banos next week.

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

AYES:          DIRECTORS:                  Tobias, Gonzales, Perry, Swanson

NOES:         DIRECTORS:                  None

ABSENT:     DIRECTORS:                  None

The Board adjourned to a Special Meeting to be held on March 23, 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