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, and Robert Swanson were present together with District Manager/Engineer John S. Gregg, District Counsel David Pipal, and Accountant Michaelle Yamaoka.
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 Item 8 remaining on the Agenda for discussion and continued to a Special Meeting in June.
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: April 26, 2000 – Regular Meeting
May 9, 2000 – Special Meeting
2. Allowance of Claims
3. Consider Resolution Electing San Benito County Water District to be Subject to Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act Fixing the Employer’s Contribution for Employees and the Employer’s Contribution for Annuitants at Different Amounts
4. Consider Resolution Authorizing District Election, Requesting Election Services and Authorizing Payment Therefore
5. Consider Resolution Authorizing District Manager to Execute Agreement with State Water Resources Control Board for Water Quality Monitoring Plan Development and Grant Funding
Upon a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried the Consent Agenda was approved with the adoption of Resolution No. 2000-10 Electing SBCWD to be Subject to Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act Fixing the Employer’s Contribution for Employees and the Employer’s Contribution for Annuitants at Different Amounts; Resolution No. 2000-11 Authorizing District Election, Requesting Election Services and Authorizing Payment Therefore; and Resolution No. 2000-12 Authorizing District Manager to Execute Agreement with State Water Resources Control Board for Water Quality Monitoring Plan Development and Grant Funding.
REGULAR AGENDA:
6. Discussion and Direction to Staff regarding Sale of Additional Water in Sub-basins Under High Groundwater Conditions
Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried the Board directed the District Manager to continue the on-going sale of additional water.
7. Financial Audit Services for Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2000; 2001 and 2002
a. Selection of Audit Firm - Upon
a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried by a vote of 3
to 1, Director Swanson dissenting, the Board selected Mike Grace and
Associates, as recommended by the Audit and Budget Committee and Staff, as the
auditor for the next three years.
b. Authorize District Manager to Execute Contract for Financial Audit Services – Upon a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried the Board authorized the District Manager to execute a contract for financial audit services.
8. Consider District Policy Concerning Water Used on Parcels Partially Outside District Zones of Benefit
This matter was continued to a Special Meeting set for Tuesday, June 13, 2000 at 7:30 p.m.
9. Discussion and Direction to Staff Regarding Zone 6 Boundary Matter in Vicinity of Fox Hill Circle
After a brief discussion and upon a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried Item #9 was tabled until the Regular Meeting in June.
10. Discussion and Consideration of Central Valley Project Water Transfer Policy
This matter was referred to a Board Committee for further discussion and will be brought back to a future Regular Board Meeting.
11. Discussion and Direction to Board Representative(s) Regarding the Water Resources Association of San Benito County
a. Termination of the Association – Upon a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board of Directors directed the Board Representative(s) to vote to continue the Water Resources Association of San Benito County.
b. Programmatic EIR Scope and Budget
John S. Gregg reported on the Programmatic EIR Scope of Work and the Budget. No further discussion.
12. Committee Reports:
a. Expansion Committee – John S. Gregg reported the activities of the Expansion Committee including the Foxhill Circle situation.
b. Audit/Budget Committee – District manager Gregg reported this committee’s report was discussed earlier in the meeting.
13. District Manager/Engineer’s Report:
a. Pajaro River Watershed Flood Control – the progress of the talks regarding the watershed was reported.
b. City of San Juan Bautista Infrastructure Program – moving forward with the contractual relationship, dealing with water, storm water, sanitary water and streets.
c. Lessalt Water Treatment Plant – received two proposals for the Lessalt Water Treatment Plant.
d. USBR Contract Renewal – nothing of substance to report. Negotiations are continuing.
e. Operations – operating on the basis that there are certain percolation goals.
1. Zone 6 – Due to power outage, subsystem 1 shut down.
2. Zone 3 – Hernandez Reservoir is 6 – 9 inches below spillway, goal is to keep water running.
14. 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 Special Meeting on June 13th.
The vote of the Board was as follows, unless otherwise stated:
AYES: DIRECTORS: Tobias, Gonzales, Perry, Swanson
NOES: DIRECTORS: None
ABSENT: DIRECTORS: Keck
The Board adjourned to a Special Meeting to be held on June 13, 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