The Board
of Directors of the San Benito County Water District convened in Regular
Session. Directors Kenneth Perry, 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.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of Minutes
for:
Allowance of Claims
3. Acceptance of
Quarterly Investment Report for the Quarter Ending
4. Resolution of Intent to Approve an Amendment to Contract between the Board of Administration, California Public Employees’ Retirement System and the Board of Directors San Benito County Water District
5. Resolution Proclaiming the Month of May Water Awareness Month
6. Consider Resolution to Establish Fire Protection (Casa de Fruta)
7. Consider Resolution Supporting San Benito County Efforts in Cleaning Up San Carlos Creek
8. Consider Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2002-17, as amended, a Resolution Establishing Zone 103 and Undertaking a Project Therein (Harmony Hills)
9. Designate Director De La Cruz as "Voting Delegate" for Association of California Water Agencies Spring General Session.
Upon a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Consent Agenda was approved adopting Resolution No. 2003-14, a Resolution of Intent to Approve an Amendment to Contract between the Board of Administration, California Public Employees’ Retirement System and the Board of Directors San Benito County Water District; Resolution No. 2003-15, a Resolution Proclaiming the Month of May Water Awareness Month; Resolution No. 2003-16, a Resolution to Establish Fire Protection (Casa de Fruta); Resolution No. 2003-17, a Resolution Supporting San Benito County Efforts in Cleaning Up San Carlos Creek; and Resolution No. 2003-18, a Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2002-17, as amended, a Resolution Establishing Zone 103 and Undertaking a Project Therein (Harmony Hills).
REGULAR AGENDA:
10. Report on Hernandez Reservoir/San Benito River Operations for 2003
District Manager/Engineer Gregg stated staff has communicated with the Thomas Road residents and have informed them that water will be released from Hernandez Reservoir starting in May. It was reported the District will be keeping a minimum of 900 acre feet in the reservoir.
11. Consider District Application for 2003 Non-Point Source Pollution Control Grant (San Juan Valley Ag Drainage and Storm Water Program)
District Manager/Engineer Gregg introduced Tom Richardson from RMC. He reported that the District has a good chance to be chosen to receive this grant. He stated the District would need to submit a concept proposal by May 9th with a water quality aspect. He stated a full proposal would need to be submitted by September 29th and if accepted we would have a commitment by February, 2004. He stated this would be a grant of 85% from the federal government and 15% from the District. Upon a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried the Board authorized proceeding with the grant application.
12. Consider District Application for Prop 13 Groundwater Storage Construction Grant (San Benito Well Field)
District Manager/Engineer Gregg introduced Iris Priestaff from Todd Engineers. She stated this grant had a submittal deadline of June 5th. She stated by May 13th there will be a workshop to assist in defining the project. The total cost of the project would be between $1.5 to $3 million. Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried the Board authorized proceeding with the grant application.
13. Consider Disposal/Sale of
District Property (
District Manager/Engineer Gregg reported the property is in Zone 3. He stated the property has no legal access, no utilities and could possibly be used for a well site. Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried authorization was given to advertise for bids in the paper, set a base price, hold a Public Hearing and reserve the right to refuse any and all bids.
14. Report on the Pajaro River Watershed Flood Prevention
Deputy District Engineer Cattaneo gave a brief history on the Pajaro River Watershed Flood Prevention Authority. He stated Phase 1 has been completed, they are working on Phase 3 and they are moving into Phase 3.
15. Report on City of Hollister Wastewater Treatment Plants
District Manager/Engineer Gregg stated the County of San Benito, City of Hollister and San Benito County Water District are working together sending out requests for proposals. The proposals are due May 23rd, interviews will be early June and by mid June the bid will be awarded.
16. Committee Reports:
a) Audit and Budget (Swanson/DeLaCruz) – Soliciting bids for a new Auditor. Budget meetings will start in May.
b) Investment (Keck/Tobias) – Looking at voluntary payments to the Bureau; LAIF security and low interest loan/lease programs for irrigation pipes and equipment.
17. District Manager/Engineer’s Report:
a) EPA Safe Drinking Water Act Implementation – Basic issue is to insure customers are not using San Felipe water for drinking water.
b) Report on 2003-2004 San Felipe Water Supply – Allocation increased by 5%. There are new rules for transfers of SF water. The District must notify its customers of the intent to transfer.
c) San Juan Bautista Infrastructure – Master contract with San Juan Bautista will be formally communicated by letter to City of San Juan Bautista and the full Board.
d) Regional Water Recycling Planning Study; Water Recycling Project No. 3306-010 – Grant has been approved.
e) District 2003-2004 Budget – No further report.
f) San Benito County Water District Anniversary – 50th – The District’s desire is to start prior to November, 2003 to celebrate.
18. Director Attendance at Special District Finance Seminar – Palm Springs, California, June 26 – 27, 2003
President Perry asked if any Board member was interested in attending the seminar. Director DeLaCruz stated he was.
The vote of the Board was as follows, unless otherwise stated:
AYES: DIRECTORS: Perry, Keck, Tobias, DeLaCruz
NOES: DIRECTORS: None
ABSENT: DIRECTORS: Swanson
The Board
adjourned to a Regular Meeting to be held on
Minutes were approved at the
___/s/Kenneth A. Perry_______
Kenneth A. Perry
President of the Board
ATTEST: __/s/ Janet L. Miller________
Janet L. Miller
Administrative Services Officer