July 25, 2001
7:30 p.m.
The Board of Directors of the San Benito County Water District convened in Regular Session. Directors Ken Perry, Douglas Keck, James DeLaCruz and John Tobias were present together with District Manager/Engineer John S. Gregg, District Counsel David Pipal, Additional Counsel Michael Masuda and Administrative Services Officer Janet L. Miller.
a. Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag
Vice President Keck 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 passed, the Agenda was approved changing the Closed Session to an Open Session at the request of Gilbert Maldonado and his attorney Lawrence Smith.
c. Public Input: Members of the Public are Invited
to Speak on any Matter not on the Agenda
Vice President Keck asked if there were any comments from the Public. Hearing none, he closed the public input portion of the meeting.
Executive Session Pursuant to California Government
Code §54957
Counsel Masuda explained the steps of the proposed action. He asked if there were any questions from the Board and if there was any further information Gilbert Maldonado wished to provide to the Board. Gilbert distributed a letter to the Board Members.
After reviewing the letter, the Board Members adjourned into Executive Session with legal counsel.
Upon returning to Open Session, Counsel Masuda reported the Board of Directors voted unanimously to uphold the recommendation of the District Manager to terminate Gilbert Maldonado’s employment effective July 6, 2001.
CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Minutes for: June 25, 2001 – Special Meeting
June
27, 2001 – Regular Meeting
2.
Allowance of Claims
3. Acceptance of Quarterly Investment Report
– Quarter ending June 30, 2001
Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously passed the Consent Agenda was approved.
PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED)
4. Public Hearing/Meeting Regarding the
Establishment of Zone of Benefit and the Undertaking of Project – Creekbridge Mutual Water Company serving Monte Bello
Estates
a. Re-open Public Hearing
b.
Acceptance of Letters of Protest
c. Close Public Hearing or continue to a
later date
District Manager Gregg re-introduced this matter. Hugh Bickle requested a continuance due to questions homeowners had regarding this matter. He stated their concerns were regarding the condition of the system, the cost of the water and the allocation.
Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried the matter was continued to a later date.
REGULAR AGENDA:
6. San Juan Valley Shallow Groundwater Monitoring Wells
a.
Authorization to File of Negative Declaration
b.
Authorization to Issue Purchase Order for
Monitoring Well Drilling
District Manager Gregg reviewed the proposed Negative Declaration. He requested authorization to file the Negative Declaration and authorization to issue a Purchase Order for Monitoring Well Drilling. Deputy District Engineer Cattaneo stated the approximate cost for the drilling of the shallow monitoring wells would be $14,000.
Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried authorization was given to file the Negative Declaration and issue a Purchase Order for an amount not to exceed $14,000.
7. Consider Agreement Between San Benito County Water District and San Juan Bautista for Well #4
District Manager Gregg introduced the Agreement for consideration. He stated the monies would come from District Reserves.
Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried the Agreement between San Benito County Water District and San Juan Bautista for Well #4 was approved.
8. Committee Reports:
a) Investment Committee - District Manager Gregg reported the Committee recommended moving funds in State Street to LAIF, which complied with the Investment Policy. The Board instructed Staff to proceed with recommendation.
9. District Manager/Engineer’s Report:
a)
2000/2001 CVP Water Supply – The
Bureau has notified the District that there is 1340 ac. ft. of additional water
available.
b) Hollister Area Water Treatment Plants – Letters have been sent to the City of Hollister and Sunnyslope County Water District. Staff will make serious contact next week.
c) San Luis Reservoir Low Point – San Luis Reservoir will be at 300,000 ac. ft. by the end of August which raises water quality issues.
d) San Benito River Operations – The District is releasing 100 ac. ft. per day, of the water in Hernandez Reservoir, into the San Benito River. The river will continue to flow until the end of August.
e) Employer-Employee Relations – De-certification election will be held the end of July and will be handled by an outside agency.
The
meeting was adjourned.
The vote of the Board was as follows, unless otherwise stated:
AYES: DIRECTORS: Tobias, DeLaCruz, Perry, Keck
NOES: DIRECTORS: None
ABSENT: DIRECTORS: Swanson
The Board adjourned to a Regular Meeting to be held on August 29, 2001 at 7:30 p.m., 30 Mansfield Road, Hollister, California.
Minutes
were approved at the August 29, 2001 Regular Board Meeting by the presiding
Board Member:
___________________________
Bob Swanson
President of the Board
ATTEST: _______________________________
Janet L. Miller
Administrative
Services Officer