April 26, 2000

7:30 p.m.

          The Board of Directors of the San Benito County Water District convened in Regular Session. Directors John Tobias, Ken Perry, Gary Gonzales, Bob Swanson and Douglas Keck were present together with District Manager/Engineer John S. Gregg, District Counsel David Pipal, and Administrative Services Officer Janet L. Torres.

a.       Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

President Tobias called the meeting to order and led the pledge of allegiance to the flag.

b.       Approval of Agenda

          Upon a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried the Agenda was approved as submitted with the addition of Item 8.b. Audit/Budget Committee Report.

c.       Public Input

          President Tobias opened and closed the public input portion of the meeting, hearing no comment from the public.

CONSENT AGENDA:    

1.       Approval of Minutes for:        March 29, 2000 – Regular Meeting

  1. Allowance of Claims.
  2. Consider Resolution Changing May, 2000 Regular Meeting Date
  3. Acceptance of 3rd Quarter Investment Report

Upon a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried the Consent Agenda was approved with the adoption of Resolution No. 2000-08 Changing the Regular Meeting in May to May 24, 2000.

REGULAR AGENDA:

  1. Authority for Manager to Execute Water Exchange Agreement with Santa Clara Valley Water District

Upon a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried authority was given to the District Manager to execute a Water Exchange Agreement with Santa Clara Valley Water District.

  1. Report on and Discussion of City of Hollister Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Plant

District Manager Gregg reported San Benito County Water District and the City of Hollister have entered into a Memorandum of Agreement accepting the interim project proposed by the City. He stated the Regional Board of Water Resources would be holding a meeting on May 19th, which he will attend and report back to the Board.

  1. Consider Resolution Proclaiming May Water Awareness Month

Upon a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried Resolution No. 2000-09 was adopted proclaiming May, Water Awareness Month.

  1. Committee Reports:
    1. Investment Committee - District Manager Gregg reported the Investment Committee will be looking into CDs, Corporate Paper and U.S. Treasuries and will bring a recommendation back to the full Board.
    2. Audit/Budget Committee - District Manager Gregg reported past practices have dictated changing the Auditor periodically to receive a different perspective. The Board chose to continue with the interviews and if Grace is the better Auditor, contract with him for one year.
  1. District Manager/Engineer’s Report:
    1. City of San Juan Bautista Infrastructure Program – A preliminary report has been complete and the Board should see a contract no later than the Regular Board Meeting in June.
    2. Lessalt Water Treatment Plant - District Manager Gregg reported he would sit down with the City to discuss benefiting all customers.
    3. San Benito River Water Rights Complaint – The State Board representatives and the District Manager conducted a field trip and will be rendering a response to the Complaint in 60 days.
    4. USBR Contract Renewal – The proposal from the Bureau is reasonably responsible. There will be three meetings next week. District Manager Gregg reported he would report back to the Board on the progress.
    5. Water Resources Association Issues – The next meeting is set for May which the Association will vote on whether to continue with the Association or not. The Water Conservation Manager request for applications is now closed and the committee will be reviewing the applicants.
    6. San Justo Reservoir Standard Operation Procedures (S.O.P.) and Emergency Action Plan (E.A.P.) – The Bureau of Reclamation has established a SOP and EAP for San Justo Reservoir.

 

10.    Executive Session:       Conference with Legal Counsel

          Existing Litigation (Government Code Section 54956.9)

                   Sandman vs. County of San Benito

                   Case #22107

David Pipal reported there was no urgency to this item and a report will be made at the next Regular Meeting.

 

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

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

NOES:         DIRECTORS:        None

ABSENT:     DIRECTORS:        None

          The Board adjourned to a Regular Meeting to be held on May 24, 2000 at 7:30 p.m., 30 Mansfield Road, Hollister, California.

 

 

___/s/John Tobias__________________

John Tobias

President of the Board

 

 

ATTEST:      _____/s/Janet L. Torres_______

                   Janet L. Torres

                   Administrative Services Officer