7:30 p.m.
The Board of Directors of the San Benito County Water District convened in regular session. All members of the Board were present together with District Manager/Engineer John S. Gregg, District Counsel David E. Pipal and Administrative Services Officer Maria E. Alfaro. Deputy District Engineer Jeff Cattaneo and Agriculture/Urban Landscape Irrigation Engineer Mica Nitschke. President Perry presided.
a. Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
President Perry called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
b. Approval of the Agenda.
Upon motion duly made and seconded the Agenda for the meeting was unanimously approved.
c. Public
Input.
Members of the
Public were invited to speak on any matter not on the agenda. There being none the Public Input session was
closed.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of Minutes for: February 25,
2004-Regular Meeting
2.
Allowance of Claims
3. Consider Resolution Proclaiming May as Water Awareness Month
4. Consideration
of Resolution Setting Forth its Intentions Regarding Percolation of San Felipe
Project Water For Water Contract Year 2004-2005
Upon a motion duly made and seconded
the Consent Agenda was unanimously approved.
Resolution No. 2004-07 was approved Proclaiming
May as Water Awareness Month. Resolution
No. 2004-08 was approved, Resolution
Setting Forth its Intentions Regarding Percolation of San Felipe Project Water For Water Contract Year 2004-2005
REGULAR AGENDA:
5.
Consider Resolution Regarding U.S. Bureau
of Reclamation 2025 Western Water Initiative Challenge Grant Program
District
Manager/Engineer Gregg discussed the Challenge Grant Program. Vice President Tobias asked if there was a
limit. Mr. Gregg noted that it was
$300,000 for any size application. Mr.
Gregg also noted that the local share was $150,000 which would be cost-shared
with the the water agencies.
Upon
a motion duly made and seconded, Resolution No. 2004-09 was adopted
6.
Consider Resolution Authorizing President
to Execute Temporary Water Service Agreement Between United States and San
Benito County Water District
District
Manager/Engineer Gregg discussed the Temporary Water Service Agreement Between the United States and the District and restated
certain percolation activities and noted that the District would be paying for
contract rate for the water.
Upon
a motion duly made and seconded, Resolution No. 2004-10 was adopted.
5.
Consider Resolution Approving San Benito
County Water District Water Conservation/Management Plan as Required by U.S.
Bureau of Reclamation Regulations
District
Manager/Engineer Gregg commenced the discussion by stating that this was a
requirement of the USBR. Mr. Gregg noted
that the information contained in the plan was not new, that it consists of
programs, activities and budget which have been planned by the District.
Mr.
Gregg introduced Agricultural/Urban Landscape Irrigation Engineer Mica Nitschke to the board.
Ms. Nitschke provided a PowerPoint presentation
of the Water Conservation/Management Plan.
Upon
a motion duly made and seconded, Resolution No. 2004-11 was adopted.
6.
Consider Resolution Approving District
Investment Policy
District
Manager/Engineer Gregg reported that State law requires annual review of the
Investment Policy. Mr. Gregg noted that
the Investment Committee had reviewed and approved the District Investment
Policy.
Upon
a motion duly made and seconded, Resolution No. 2004-12 was adopted.
7.
Consider Authorizing District Manager to
Execute Lease Agreement with Home Church of Hollister
District
Manager/Engineer Gregg reported to the Board that a new lease was negotiated
with The Home Church of Hollister for the District building located at 10
Mansfield Road. The lease is for one
year with an option for a one year extension.
Mr. Gregg also noted that the lease provided that the landscape
maintenance would be provided by lessee.
The lease also provides for scheduled increases as recommended by an
independent appraiser who provided a market analysis of the property.
President Perry asked Mr. Gregg about
8.
Report on Hollister Area Water Treatment
Plants
9.
Report on Hollister Wastewater Treatment
Plants
10.
Report on San Juan Water System/San Juan
Infrastructure Grant
11.
Committee Reports:
a. Expansion Committee (Swanson/Tobias)
b. Groundwater Committee (Perry/DeLaCruz)
c. Investment
Committee (Tobias/Keck)
12.
District Manager/Engineer’s Report:
a. Water
Resources Association Activities
b. USBR
Contract Negotiations
c. 2004/2005 Water Supply
13.
Board Organization-Board
Committees/Agency Representatives
Board Acceptance of Board Committees and Agency
Representatives
The Board adjourned at 8:30 p.m. to a Regular Meeting to be held on April 28, 2004, at 7:30 p.m., 30 Mansfield Road, Hollister, California.
President Ken Perry
ATTEST:
Maria E. Alfaro
Administrative Services Officer