Special Board Meeting
5:30 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
The Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag was lead by President Perry.
AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Review of Water Supply and Consideration
Authorizing Manager to Execute Agreements for the Transfer of CVP Irrigation
and /or M&I Water
District Manager/Engineer John S. Gregg noted that
the issue before the board of directors tonight was to review the District’s
water supply and that the District had received a proposal from The Water
Group. Mr. Gregg noted that Lance
Johnson from The Water Group was present.
Mr. Gregg noted that this was a routine transfer and had specific
transfer terms.
Mr. Gregg reported on the water supply and presented a chart depicting the availability of water and noted that we had 1400 acre feet of surplus this year. Mr. Gregg discussed the bureau contact and how much water the district had to purchased and also discussed the banking of M&I water.
Director DeLaCruz asked
how much the District was paying for water.
Mr. Gregg noted that we were paying $87.00 an acre-foot.
Mr. Gregg noted that he
was comfortable in recommending the transfer and that this was a low level
commitment. Mr. Gregg noted that a
portion of the funds obtained from the transfer would be place in reserve for
future capital and any funds remaining will be set-aside for emergency
purposes.
Mr. Lance Johnson noted
that the proposal had set some dates but that they would be flexible.
Mr. Gregg asked the
board to approve of this transfer with the subject to the review and approval
of District Counsel.
Upon a motion duly made
and seconded. The board approved and
authorized Manager to Execute Agreements for the Transfer of
CVP Irrigation and /or M&I Water.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at
Kenneth Perry, President
Maria E. Alfaro
Administrative
Services Officer