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: January 30, 2002 – Regular Meeting
2.
Allowance of Claims
Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Consent Agenda was approved as presented.
REGULAR AGENDA:
3. Continued - Appeal
of Groundwater Charges – Mr. Roy Lompa
District Manager/Engineer Gregg stated a review was made, by Staff of the well in question, Well #1518 and was found not to be in use. He stated this information was verified by P. G. & E. records. He stated according to P. G. & E., the pump was placed in inactive status. District Manager/Engineer Gregg stated that there are three houses in the immediate vicinity and it is not know how these dwellings are getting water.
a) Discussion of
Filing of Annual Statement
District Counsel Pipal stated the Statues of the Special District Act allow the District to require statements to be filed annually on un-metered wells. He stated Well #1518 was modified to not go through the hour meter, so it is defined as an un-metered well, which requires an annual filing.
Upon
motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried Mr. Lompa
was ordered to comply with the District’s requirement of filing an Annual
Statement regarding all of his wells within fifteen days. If Mr. Lompa does
not complete the paperwork within the fifteen days from receipt of the
District’s letter, his appeal will be denied and the District will use its best
judgment in charging water use.
4. Surface
Water Problems at Fairview and McCloskey Vicinity Sub 7 Turnout – Mr. Dave Lursen
Mr. Lursen explained the problems he faces with the pressure regulators and pressure reducers overflowing and flooding his property located at the corner of Fairview and McCloskey Roads. He stated he was advised by the previous District Manager that the problem was taken care of. District Manager/Engineer Gregg stated he would review the situation and get back to him by the end of next week. Director Perry requested this item to be placed on the Board Agenda for next month.
5. Report on 2002-2003 San Felipe Water Supply
District Manager/Engineer Gregg reported we have received an allocation of 55% for Irrigation Customers and 80% for M&I Customers from the Bureau. He stated these allocations would be 90-95% for Irrigation Customers and 100% for M&I Customers keeping San Justo Reservoir full and considering the available 1,000 acre feet of water from the exchange contract.
6. Review
Status of Hollister Area Water Treatment Plants
District
Manager/Engineer Gregg stated the Lessalt Plant is proceeding with nothing new
to report. He stated Sunnyslope County
Water District is working with Staff on an additional plant.
7. Report
on Legislation enacted by California Legislature in 2001
District
Manager/Engineer Gregg stated this report will be discussed at Committee
level. He stated the Committees effected
are the Investment and Expansion Committees.
8. District
Manager/Engineer’s Report:
a) District Investment Policy – The Committee is performing the annual review of the
Investment Policy and legislature review.
A report will be provided at the Regular Board Meeting in March.
b) District AB303 Grant Applications – Primarily for groundwater studies and development. San Benito County Water District’s application was ranked #4 out of 19 and has been recommended for approval.
c) San Benito River System Status and Operations – Hernandez has 7,000 acre feet of water and Paicines is 2/3rds full. District Manager/Engineer Gregg is proposing discussion of operations with the Committee.
d) Water Resources Association Activities – Dealing with an unsatisfactory relationship with EDAW and the Water Resources Association. In the process of developing an action plan of finding another consultant to complete the EIR. Have held workshops on the Groundwater Management Plan. Program has started for the provision and installation of low-flow toilets for $25.00.
e) Compliance with GASB34 – The District needs to implement an enterprise form of accounting, as required by the State Controller’s Office. This compliance must be implemented for the Audit ending June 30, 2003.
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 March 27, 2002 at 7:30 p.m., 30 Mansfield Road, Hollister, California.
Minutes were approved at the March 27, 2002 Regular Board Meeting by the presiding Board Member:
___________________________
Kenneth Perry
Vice-President of the Board
ATTEST: _______________________________
Janet L. Miller
Administrative Services Officer