June 25, 2001

7:30 p.m.

The Board of Directors of the San Benito County Water District convened in Special Session. Directors Bob Swanson, Ken Perry, James DeLaCruz and John Tobias were present together with District Manager/Engineer John S. Gregg, District Counsel David Pipal and Administrative Services Officer Janet L. Miller.

CLOSED SESSION:

1. Conference with Legal Counsel -- Existing Litigation pursuant to Subdivision (a) of Gov’t Code § 54956.9

Name of case: Westlands Water District et al. v. U.S. Dep’t. of the Interior, (Eastern District Federal Court, Case No. CIV F-00-7124 OWW DLB)

The Board adjourned into Closed Session. Upon reconvening into Open Session, District Counsel Pipal announced that authorization was given to the District Manager to enter into a joint stipulation and sign same on behalf of the Board.

AGENDA ITEMS:

1. Proof of Publication submitted on Notice of Continued Public Hearing

Administrative Services Officer Miller reported the Public Notice was published in the FreeLance on June 8 and 15, 2001.

2. Public Hearing/Meeting Regarding the Establishment of Zone of Benefit and the Undertaking of Project – Creekbridge Mutual Water Company serving Monte Bello Estates

a. Presentation of the Engineer’s Report

Deputy District Engineer Cattaneo presented the Engineer’s Report for both projects. District Manager/Engineer Gregg stated the rates and charges will be addressed in a separate meeting and will address the additional lots and services.

b. Open Public Hearing

President Swanson opened the Public Hearing. Steve Breniman asked if the homeowners would retain the ownership rights and if the water users would maintain the quality of water. District Counsel Pipal stated the transfer of ownership would only be for the facilities and the water would only serve the boundary of the project.

c. Acceptance of Letters of Protest

The Board did not receive any letters of protest.

d. Close Public Hearing or continue to a later date

The Public Hearing was continued to July 25, 2001, the Regular Board Meeting.

3. Consider Adoption of Resolution Regarding the Establishment of a Zone of Benefit and the Undertaking of Project – Creekbridge Mutual Water Company serving Monte Bello Estates

This item was continued to July 25, 2001.

4. Public Hearing/Meeting Regarding the Establishment of Zone of Benefit and the Undertaking of Project – Comstock Mutual Water Company serving Comstock Estates Subdivision

a. Presentation of the Engineer’s Report

Deputy District Engineer Cattaneo had presented the Engineer’s Report earlier in the Hearing.

a. Open Public Hearing

The Public Hearing portion was opened. Hugh Bikle and Matt Lewis were present and both stated neither of them had any questions.

b. Acceptance of Letters of Protest

There were no letters of protest to this project.

c. Close Public Hearing or continue to a later date

The Public Hearing portion was closed.

5. Consider Adoption of Resolution Regarding the Establishment of a Zone of Benefit and the Undertaking of Project – Comstock Mutual Water Company serving Comstock Estates Subdivision

Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously passed, Resolution No. 2001-14 was adopted and found categorically exempt.

6. Hollister Area Treatment Plants

District Manager/Engineer Gregg presented the amended Proposal for the Hollister Area Treatment Plants. The Board discussed Attachment B, approved the proposal authorizing the District Manager to present it to the City of Hollister and Sunnyslope County Water District and requested a monthly report.

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

AYES: DIRECTORS: Tobias, Perry, DeLaCruz, Swanson

NOES: DIRECTORS: None

ABSENT: DIRECTORS: Keck

The Board adjourned to a Regular Meeting to be held on June 27, 2001 at 7:30 p.m., 30 Mansfield Road, Hollister, California.

____/s/Douglas Keck_______________

Douglas Keck

Vice-President of the Board

ATTEST: ___/s/Janet L. Miller_________

Janet L. Miller

Administrative Services Officer