March 28, 2001

7:30 p.m.

 

          The Board of Directors of the San Benito County Water District convened in Regular Session.  Directors Robert Swanson, 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

 

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

 

b.       Approval of Agenda

 

          The Agenda was approved as submitted.  District Counsel Pipal requested to add to this Agenda the cancellation of the Public Hearing set for April 4, 2001 at 7:30 p.m. at the developer’s request.  President Swanson stated it would be added as Item #11.

 

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

 

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

 

CONSENT AGENDA

 

1.       Approval of Minutes for:        Regular Meeting - February 28, 2001

Special Meeting - March 12, 2001

 

2.      Allowance of Claims

 

3.      Resolution Approving District Investment Policy

 

4.      Resolution of Intention to Modify PERS Agency Contract Adding Unused Sick Leave Credit

 

          President Swanson asked if there were any questions or areas of discussion in the Consent Agenda.  After a brief discussion and upon a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously passed the Consent Agenda was approved with the adoption of Resolution No. 2001-06 Approving District Investment Policy and Resolution No. 2001-07 a Resolution of Intention to Modify PERS Agency Contract Adding Unused Sick Leave Credit.

 

 

REGULAR AGENDA:

 

5.      Adoption of Resolution Setting Forth Intention Regarding Percolation of San Felipe Project Water for Water Contract Year 2001-2002

 

          District Manager Gregg discussed the policy and practice of reviewing the percolation of San Felipe Project Water annually.

 

          Upon a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried Resolution No. 2001-08 was adopted.

 

6.      Resolution Supporting County Service Area No. 31 (Stonegate) Emergency Water Source

 

          President Swanson stated this item was placed on the Agenda at the request of homeowners of Stonegate.  Upon a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, Resolution No. 2001-09 was adopted supporting CSA No. 31 emergency water source.

 

7.      Review and Discussion of Condition of Barnheisel Road (Keck)

 

          Director Keck requested this item.  District Manager Gregg turned the discussion over to Operations and Maintenance Supervisor Cliff Thatcher.  Mr. Thatcher stated the surface of the road is oil and rock over an unprepared base.  He continued stating Santa Clara County claims no county obligations in maintaining the road.  He stated the District periodically repairs the road in the amount of $1,500 to $2,000 per year in patching.

 

8.      Review Draft Rules and Regulations Governing Domestic (Potable) Water Service

 

          District Manager Gregg distributed the Draft Rules and Regulations regarding and governing domestic water service.  He explained that it was a combination of Sunnyslope County and Contra Costa Water Districts rules and regulations.

 

9.      Committee Reports:

a)                 Investment Committee (Tobias/Keck)  Nothing to report.

 

b)       Expansion Committee (Tobias/Swanson)  Need a firm figure for Donati and Burkhart on alternate route.

 

c)       Water Treatment Committee (Tobias/Keck)  Nothing to report.

 

10.    District Manager/Engineer’s Report:      

a)       Water Supply for 2001-2002:  Bureau has sent out an announcement of 40% in critical dry year and 60% below normal for Agriculture and 75% to 80% for Municipal and Industrial.

b)       Groundwater Pumping and Blending:  Due to the high groundwater in 2 areas the District is proposing a pilot blending plant in the San Juan Valley.  A preliminary design will be available within one month.

c)       Electrical Power Backup at District Facilities:  Deputy District Engineer Jeff Cattaneo reported on the District’s power backup plan.

d)       Trinity River Legal Action:  A temporary injunction has been granted regarding the flows on the Trinity River.

 

Added Item:

11.     Comstock and Monte Bello Estates

 

          District Manager Gregg reported that Hugh Bikle has requested a cancellation of the Public Hearing set for April 4th.  He wanted a chance to have a community meeting before coming before the Board of Directors.

 

Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously passed, the Public Hearing set for April 4th was cancelled.

 

The meeting was adjourned.

 

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

 

AYES:                                      DIRECTORS: Tobias, Perry, Keck, DeLaCruz, Swanson

NOES:         DIRECTORS:        None

ABSENT:     DIRECTORS:        None

 

          The Board adjourned to a Regular Meeting to be held on April 25, 2001 at 7:30 p.m., 30 Mansfield Road, Hollister, California.

 

 

 

_____________________________________

Robert Swanson

President of the Board

 

ATTEST:      _______________________________

                   Janet L. Miller

                                  Administrative Services Officer