May 9, 2000

7:00 p.m.

The Board of Directors of the San Benito County Water District convened in Special Session. Directors Bob Swanson, Gary Gonzales, Ken Perry, Doug Keck and John Tobias 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. Public Input

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

1. Review and Discuss District Position on Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board Waste Discharge Requirements, Order No. 00-20 for City of Hollister, Industrial Wastewater Treatment Facility, San Benito County.

District Manager/Engineer Gregg introduced the proposed letter stating the City and District were working cooperatively to create a balance between growth and the management of wastewater discharge.

Pauline Valdivia, Mayor of the City of Hollister spoke encouraging the Board to support their efforts.

Anthony Botelho, representative of the Farm Bureau, stated the Farm Bureau supports the effort to raise the quality of the groundwater.

Jim Perrine, Engineer for the City of Hollister, explained the proposed timeline is being considered by the Regional Water Quality Control Board for addressing wastewater discharge problems.

Clint Quilter, representative of the City of Hollister, stated he has worked with the City Council on the Growth Management Plan.

Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, authorization was given the District Manager to submit the proposed letter with additional language, reference to the date and Order number of the Regional Water Quality Control Board’s Order and that the District Manager/Engineer represent the District at the RWQCB’s meeting.

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

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

NOES: DIRECTORS: None

ABSENT: DIRECTORS: None

The meeting was 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