7:30 p.m.
The Board of Directors of the
San Benito County Water District convened in regular session at
The meeting was called to order at
a. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
President
Perry lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
b.
Approval of Agenda.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Agenda for the meeting was unanimously approved.
c. Public Input: Members of the Public are Invited to Speak on
any Matter not on the Agenda.
President Perry asked the public if there was anyone who wished to speak on any matter not on the Agenda.
There being none the public input session was closed.
CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval
of Minutes for
2. Allowance
of Claims
3. Consider Resolution Amending Resolution
2004-13, Resolution of Intention to Create a Zone of Benefit and to Undertake a
Project -
4.
Consider Resolution of the San Benito
County Water District Ordering District Election, Requesting Election Services
and Authorizing Payment Therefore
District
Manager/Engineer John S. Gregg noted that the Resolution for item number 3 was
to amend a previous Resolution that was adopted for the Fairview Road Water System. A noticing mix up needed to be corrected.
Upon a motion duly made and seconded,
the Consent Agenda was unanimously approved Resolution No. 2004-14, Resolution
Amending Resolution 2004-13, Resolution of Intention to Create a Zone of
Benefit and to Undertake a Project - Fairview Road Water System and Resolution
No. 2004-15, Resolution of the San Benito County Water District Ordering
District Election, Requesting Election Services and Authorizing Payment
Therefore, were adopted.
REGULAR AGENDA:
5. Approval of Transfer Agreement for
Comstock Estates Water System (Zone 102)
District
Manager/Engineer John S. Gregg noted that Deputy District Engineer, Jeff
Cattaneo would present this project.
Mr. Cattaneo noted that the Comstock
Estates Water System was installed in 2000.
The first phase included 33 lots and the second phase contained 8 lots.
The second phase has not commenced and there are currently 25 connections. There is one well with no backup with a
capacity of 80 gallons per minute, there is a sixty thousand gallon storage
tank, which would provide two days of supply at peak demand, there is a
chlorination system, and 1.6 miles of distribution system. Mr. Cattaneo noted that there is sufficient
water and that the District has inspected the approved a transfer
agreement. A 51% vote of the residents
will return the system to them, if they so desired.
Director Swanson asked what would
happen if the well collapses. Mr.
Cattaneo noted that water would be trucked in on an emergency basis until
repair of the well and or line was repaired.
Mr. Swanson asked about the District’s liability. Mr. Cattaneo noted that the District would
operate the system. District Manager/Engineer John S. Gregg noted that the District could not
guarantee water due to a power outage, etc.
Vice President Tobias asked if the residents should drill a new
well. Mr. Cattaneo noted that it would
be the responsibility of the District to maintain and operate the system.
Upon a motion duly made and seconded,
authorization to the President to sign the Transfer Agreement on behalf of the
District was granted.
6. Groundwater Management Plan Update
a) Consider Resolution Certifying Final
Program Environmental Impact Report, Making Certain Findings Concerning
Mitigation Measures, Adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program,
Making Findings Concerning Alternatives, and Adopting A Statement of Overriding
Considerations in Accordance with the
b) Approval of the Groundwater Management
Plan Update
District Manager/Engineer John S. Gregg noted to the Board that no action was required to be taken tonight. District Counsel Pipal and member agencies had not had the opportunity to review. With respect to the findings concerning alternatives is largely in the report itself. Mr. Gregg asked the Board to take note of the Statement of overriding considerations with focus on improvement for and addressing high water are of significant value to agriculture. Mr. Gregg noted that as for the Certification of the document, a record in support is complete and adequate per CEQA requirements. Mr. Gregg also noted that upon District Counsel and member agency review this item would be back for consideration at the July Board meeting.
Director Swanson noted that he would like to hear District Counsel’s opinion. Mr. Gregg stated that that was the intention for the continuation.
7.
Authorization
to Proceed with Phase II –
District
Manager/Engineer John S. Gregg noted to the board that as outlined in the board
memo, the San Benito County Regional Recycled Water Facilities Plan was funded
through the Water Resources Association, the Water Resources Association was
the lead agency. The local share is
split forty percent by the City of
Mr. Gregg
noted that the first phase, the conceptual plan and feasibility portion had
been completed. The WRA Board had
authorized to go forward with Phase II.
Director Tobias asked what Phase II was.
Mr. Gregg noted that Tom Richardson of RMC would provide an
explanation. Mr. Richardson noted to the
board that this project would define facilities, size and cost of how much
recycled water will go in the system and blending and to more fully inform them
of the project. Mr. Richardson noted
that an economic analysis will be refined the next phase along with information
regarding financing strategies and continuing with efforts from the State. Mr. Richardson noted that a good portion of
the next phase would also address environmental concerns.
Vice
President Tobias asked what guarantee the District had from the other member
agencies. Mr. Richardson noted that he
had worked and met with the other member agencies. The City of
Mr. Richardson noted that the plan was to work with the existing groundwater model and to analyze existing recycling, future recycling and mitigation. Mr. Richardson noted that they will be working with Gus Yates.
District Manager/Engineer John
S. Gregg noted that reclamation does not eliminate disposal, without storage in
the winter you have to have full disposal in the winter.
Director
De La Cruz asked what would happen in the winter. Mr. Richardson noted that RMC was trying to
work with the City of
Director
Swanson asked what other options did RMC look at. President Perry noted that the City of
Vice
President Tobias noted that the City of
Director
Swanson noted that he would like more information to make his decision.
Vice
President Tobias noted that that the RMC plan was a good, but that the players
need to commit.
District
Manager/Engineer John S. Gregg noted
that the Board needs to be comfortable with a decision.
President
Perry felt the City was not fulfilling their end of the bargain.
Director
Swanson noted that the City will not go forward without being forced to do it.
District
Manager/Engineer John S. Gregg noted
that strategy could involve administrative and legal action. Mr.Gregg noted that
he had met with Clint Quilter. Mr.
Quilter expects to be in a position to recycle all water in three to five
years, including about half with desalinization. Mr. Gregg recommended the Board not take any
action today and continue for one month.
Absence of clarity and commitment is a serious matter. Mr. Gregg noted that Mr. Quilter is committed
to work on that. Vice President Tobias
asked if there would be any problem with the delay. Mr. Richardson noted that he will go back to
the State for an extension.
8. Consider
Resolution Establishing/Confirming District Policies Regarding Restriction and
Designation of Net Assets/Cash
District
Manager/Engineer John S. Gregg made note of an ACWA Communication Outreach
Advisory that was provided to all Board members. This confirms the direction the District has
been going in. Mr. Gregg described a
chart that was also provided to all directors regarding pre GASB 34 and post
GASB 34 implementation. Mr. Gregg noted
that settlement has been reached between the Bureau and contractors.
Vice
President Tobias asked about the $35.00 paid by customers for blue value and if
it was to go for debt repayment.
District
Manager/Engineer John S. Gregg noted that it does not qualify for that.
Director
Swanson asked if that was the intention of the Committee.
Vice
President Tobias noted that perhaps customers should be refunded.
District
Manager/Engineer John S. Gregg acknowledged the efforts and hard work of Accountant
Natalie Sullivan and Sara Singleton on this matter.
Upon Motion
duly made and seconded, Resolution No. 2004-16, Resolution Establishing/Confirming District
Policies Regarding Restriction and Designation of Net Assets/Cash was approved.
9. Approval
of the FY 2004/2005 District Budget
District
Manager/Engineer John S. Gregg noted that the memorandum summarized and
describes the end point that was reached which accommodates the Governor’s plan
to shift revenue from District’s to State.
Mr. Gregg noted that forty-percent of revenue would be shifted in two
years. President Perry asked what the
dollar amount of the shift was. Mr.
Gregg noted that it was $400,00.00 this year only. Mr. Gregg also noted that with oversight of
the Audit and Budget Committee and that the Committee recommended a balanced
budget.
The Board
reviewed and discussed the sources and uses of funds. Mr. Gregg noted that beyond the tax impact
there is no other concern. Mr. Gregg did
discuss the
10. Report
on Treated Water Systems
District
Manager/Engineer John S. Gregg has nothing to report this month.
11. Report
on Wastewater Treatment and Disposal
District
Manager/Engineer John S. Gregg noted that with respect to the Sunnyslope County
Water District, he has participated in the RFP for Sanitary Consultant and has
reviewed the Scope of Work. Mr. Gregg
noted that the Sunnyslope County Water District is considering the transfer of
wastewater to Hollister. Mr. Gregg noted
that they must have a back up plan, since the City is not currently available
to allow that.
District
Manager/Engineer John S. Gregg noted that with respect to the City of
12. Committee Reports:
a. Audit
& Budget Committee
(Swanson/DeLaCruz)
President Perry noted that this had already been discussed under previous items. No report was given.
b. Personnel
Committee (Perry/Swanson)
District Manager/Engineer John S. Gregg noted that the Personnel Committee have scheduled meetings for July 6th and July 8th to discuss SEIU negotiations.
13. District Manager/Engineer’s Report:
a. 2004-2005
Audit
District Manager/Engineer John S. Gregg noted to the Board that a letter of engagement with Kaufman and Associates has been reviewed by the Audit and Budget Committee and Committee has recommended execution by the Distirct.
b. USBR
Water 2025 Challenge Grant Program – FY 2004
District Manager/Engineer John S. Gregg told the Board that the District had been notified that it will not be receiving the grant.
c.
District Manager/Engineer John S. Gregg discussed that matter
of landslides which may or may not be due to seepage at
d. Pajaro
Watershed Integrated Regional Management Plan
District Manager/Engineer John S. Gregg noted
to the Board that using the Pajaro pipeline to dispose of wastewater or for
supply. They will pursue on forming a
formal group to serve as a group of formal communication.
e. USBR
– Water Contract Review – Water Year 2003
District Manager/Engineer John S.
Gregg reported that the Bureau will send representatives to review the contract
issues. Mr. Gregg noted that the
District has nothing to hide.
There being
no further business, the meeting adjourned at
Kenneth Perry, President
Maria E. Alfaro
Administrative Services Officer