March 12, 2001

7:30 p.m.

The Board of Directors of the San Benito County Water District convened in Special Session. Directors Ken Perry, Doug Keck, James DeLaCruz and John Tobias 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

Vice President Keck called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

b. Public Input: Members of the Public are Invited to Speak on any Matter not on the Agenda

Vice President Keck asked if there were any comments from the Public. Hearing none, he closed the public input portion of the meeting.

1. Resolution of Intention to Create Zones of Benefit and to Undertake Projects:

a. Monte Bello Estates Subdivision

b. Comstock Estates Subdivision

District Manager/Engineer Gregg stated these Resolutions were prepared from the discussion at the last regular meeting. He stated a draft Rules and Regulations will be presented at the next regular meeting on March 28^th.

Vice President Keck asked if there would be any capital outlay? District Manager/Engineer Gregg stated the sites would be inspected and a capital outlay/improvement plan would be developed.

Director Tobias asked if there would be an option available for the landowners to withdraw? Manager/Engineer Gregg stated that would be addressed in the Resolution to form the zone.

Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, Resolution Nos. 2001-04 and 2001-05 were adopted.

2. Review and Discussion of Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000 and Special District Representation on LAFCO (Local Agency Formation Commission)

District Counsel Pipal reviewed the legal aspects of joining LAFCO and stated he didn’t see any legal advantages for this District to participate. Bryan Yamaoka stated Sunnyslope County Water District was considering membership in LAFCO.

The Board decided to send the matter to Committee level for discussion and recommendation.

3. Director Attendance at ACWA Spring Conference – May 9 – 11, 2001 in South Lake Tahoe

Vice President Keck asked if there was any interest in attending the ACWA Spring Conference in Lake Tahoe. Directors Perry and DeLaCruz stated they would like to attend.

Upon a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried an invitation will be extended to President Robert Swanson.

4. Authorization to Pay Good Chevrolet in the amount of $19,211.16 for Vehicle Purchase

Upon a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried authorization was given to pay Good Chevrolet.

The Board adjourned to a Regular Meeting to be held on March 28, 2001 at 7:30 p.m., 30 Mansfield Road, Hollister, California.

______________________________

Douglas Keck

Vice - President of the Board

ATTEST: ______________________________

Janet L. Miller

Administrative Services Officer