7:30 p.m.
The Board of Directors of the San Benito County Water District convened in Regular Session. Directors Kenneth Perry, Bob Swanson, John Tobias, James DeLaCruz and Douglas Keck were present together with District Manager/Engineer
a. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
President Perry 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 Perry opened and closed the Public Input section of the Meeting hearing no comment from the Public.
2. Allowance of Claims
3. Resolution Approving District Amended Investment Policy
Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Consent Agenda was approved as presented, adopting Resolution No. 2003-09.
REGULAR AGENDA:
4. Consider Acceptance of San Benito County Water District Fiscal Year 2001-2002 Audit
Mike Grace presented the 2001-2002 Audit for the Fiscal Year ending
5. Presentation by Santa Clara Valley Water District on San Luis Reservoir Low Point Improvement Project
Kurt Arends the Senior Project Manager from Santa Clara Valley Water District made a presentation on the various options to address the San Luis Reservoir Low Point issues. He stated funds would be sought through State and Federal funding sources such as CalFed and DWR Grant money. He stated an Administrative Draft EIR is expected within one year.
6. Consider Resolution Supporting the Northern and Coastal California Water Bond Initiative Coalition and Endorsing the Participation of the Water Resources Association of San Benito County in that Coalition
District Manager/Engineer Gregg reported that this Coalition is a source to look at replacement of small water systems, security issues and projects including replacement of the Hernandez Outlet.
Upon a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously passed Resolution No. 2003-10 was adopted.
7. Consider Resolution Consenting to the Water Resources Association Regional Water Recycling Facilities Plan Study
District Manager/Engineer Gregg stated the local share for this study would come from all four participating agencies.
Upon a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously passed Resolution No. 2003-11 was adopted with the stipulation that all participating agencies will commit to their share.
8. Report on City of Hollister Wastewater Treatment Plants
District Manager/Engineer Gregg reported that the District is working with the City of Hollister on the Long Term Wastewater Management Plan Issues. He stated the City of Hollister has awarded a contract for the upgrading of the treatment plant and disposal options. He reported that work has begun on the project, which includes odor control and new measurement technology.
9. Consider Resolution Authorizing Execution of the Memorandum of Agreement for Hydrogeologic Analysis in the Vicinity of the Hollister Domestic and Industrial Treatment Plants
District Manager/Engineer Gregg stated the cost of this analysis will come out of the City of Hollister Civil Liability money. He stated the only cost to the District would be from the cost of a Peer Review.
Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, Resolution No. 2003-12 was adopted.
10. Consider Authorizing Engineering Study of Rancho Larios Wastewater Treatment System Ownership
District Manager/Engineer Gregg stated the District received a petition from the majority of the homeowners requesting the District consider taking over their wastewater treatment system. He stated he was requesting authorization from the Board to perform an Engineering Study and define the project. He stated owners of the system have offered to pay for the study.
The Board referred the matter to Committee. The ad hoc Committee consists of Directors Bob Swanson and James De La Cruz.
11. Consider Resolution Setting Forth Intention Regarding Percolation of San Felipe Project Water for Water Contract Year 2003-2004
District Manager/Engineer Gregg stated this Resolution establishes the amount of water to be percolated for the current Water Year. Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried Resolution No. 2003-13 was adopted.
12. Management and Confidential Employees Compensation Plan for 2003
District Manager/Engineer Gregg presented the compensation plan. Upon a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried the Management and Confidential Employees Compensation Plan for 2003 was approved.
13. Director Attendance at the ACWA’s 2003 Spring Conference – South Lake Tahoe, Nevada May 7 – 9, 2003
President Perry asked if any Directors were interested in attending. Director De La Cruz stated at the last Conference he won registration for the Spring Conference and would be attending.
14. Committee Reports:
a) Audit and Budget (Swanson/De La Cruz) – After the Audit, Mike Grace did not feel the need for a Management Letter or Report this year.
b) Investment (Keck/Tobias) – District Manager/Engineer Gregg stated next meeting he would be discussing a loan program for more efficient irrigation and making voluntary payments to the Bureau with the Committee.
c) Personnel (Perry/De La Cruz) – Nothing further to add.
15. District Manager/Engineer’s Report:
a) Harmony Hills Water System – the core issue involves an additional well, which may be available to the system.
b) Report on 2003-2004 San Felipe Water Supply – due to the rainfall and snow pack the current year is ahead of last years estimate.
c) San Juan Infrastructure – working with Committee to move forward with the Master Agreement involving the District and San Juan Bautista.
d) San Benito River System Operations – Jeff Cattaneo reported Hernandez Reservoir is currently at 2,350 acre feet, which 1,850 acre feet are useable. He stated Paicines Reservoir was at 1,200 acre feet. He stated the possibilities are limited this year and it was doubtful that any water would be released down the San Benito River for percolation. He recommended a letter be mailed to the landowners in the Thomas Road area.
16. Executive Session: Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Government Code Section 53956.8
Property: APN 012-03-0-023
Negotiating Parties: Eric J. Del Piero and San Benito County Water Dist
Negotiation: Price and conditions
The Board adjourned into Executive Session. Upon return to Regular Agenda, President Perry reported the Board sought to terminate negotiations on the Searle Road Well.
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 April 30, 2003 at 7:30 p.m., 30 Mansfield Road, Hollister, California.
Minutes were approved at the April 30, 2003 Regular Board Meeting by the presiding Board Member:
___/s/Kenneth A. Perry_______
Kenneth A. Perry
President of the Board
ATTEST: __/s/Janet L. Miller_________
Janet L. Miller
Administrative Services Officer