7:30 p.m.
The Board of Directors of the San Benito County Water District convened in Regular Session. Directors John Tobias, Gary Gonzales, Ken Perry, Douglas Keck and Robert Swanson were present together with District Manager/Engineer John S. Gregg, District Counsel David Pipal and Administrative Services Officer Janet L. Torres.
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.
c. Public Input
President Tobias opened the public input portion of the meeting. Director Ken Perry commented on 600+ new homes that were approved for by the City of Hollister. President Tobias closed the public input portion of the meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Minutes for: July 26, 2000 – Regular Meeting
August
23, 2000 – Special Meeting
2.
Allowance of Claims
After brief discussion and upon a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Consent Agenda was approved.
REGULAR AGENDA:
3.
Review and Discuss Draft Resolution
Regarding Delivery of Water to Parcels Partially Outside Zone 6
4.
Review and Discuss Draft Water Transfer
Policy
President Tobias requested Items 3 and 4 be moved to later in the meeting to allow Director Swanson’s attendance.
5.
Consider Reclassification of Deputy
District Engineer Position
District Manager/Engineer Gregg stated the Personnel Committee and Staff were not satisfied with the applicants for this position and were recommending the reclassification of the position. Upon a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried position of Deputy District Engineer was reclassified.
6. Director Attendance at ACWA Fall Conference in Anaheim, November 8 – 10, 2000
President Tobias asked if any Directors were intending to attend the ACWA Fall Conference. The Directors stated there was no interest in attending this conference.
3. Review and Discuss Draft Resolution
Regarding Delivery of Water to Parcels Partially Outside Zone 6
The Directors discussed the proposed Resolution. District Counsel Pipal stated he met with San Benito County Assessor Arnold Fontes regarding the parcel split and the assessment of taxes for those parcels. Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, Resolution No. 2000-17 was adopted with the addition of wording that will deal with taxes and back taxes.
4. Review and Discuss Draft Water Transfer
Policy
District Manager/Engineer Gregg stated this Policy was before the Board for review and discussion. Director Swanson stated the proposed Resolution answered all the Committee’s concerns but stated it should end in the year 2002 and be reviewed annually. District Manager/Engineer Gregg stated Staff would work on the Resolution and bring it back to a future meeting.
7. Committee Reports:
a. Insurance Committee – District Manager/Engineer Gregg stated the District is interested in changing life insurance plans. He stated the Directors will be receiving notification of the change. If anyone had any questions to call District Manager/Engineer Gregg or Administrative Services Officer Torres.
b. Flood Control/Drainage Committee - District Manager/Engineer Gregg stated he had met with Cal Trans regarding the road improvement and widening of Highway 156. He stated Cal Trans was interested in contributing funds to assist in the Flood Control/Drainage situation in San Juan Valley. He stated local agencies will met to discuss a plan.
c. Hernandez Committee - District Manager/Engineer Gregg stated the Committee met to discuss the repairs to the outlet conduit. He stated an engineering team is being sought to discuss the repairs and additional revenue needed.
d. Expansion Committee - District Manager/Engineer Gregg stated the Committee met to review new and renewed requests. He stated one request was for fire service that is not provided by the City. He stated if there were no objections Staff would move forward.
8. District Manager/Engineer’s Report:
a. San Benito River System Operations – U.S. Geological has been performing surveys in the river.
b. San Felipe System Percolation – the District is percolating in Tres Pinos and in some of the smaller streams. Water will not be released at San Benito bridge.
c. City of San Juan Bautista Infrastructure Program – a preliminary Engineers Report is expected at the end of next month. More information will be forthcoming.
d. Water Quality Monitoring Program – partial funding will be by a grant from the Federal Government. The program addresses water and wastewater issues. A report will be available at the end of next month.
e. USBR Contract Renewal – the last meeting was cancelled. There will be a formal meeting on September 15th.
f. Water Resources Association – Programmatic EIR – there will be a meeting to review the Programmatic EIR on September 21st.
9. Executive Session: Conference with Legal Counsel
Existing Litigation (Government Code
Section 54956.9)
Sandman vs. County
of San Benito
Case
#22107
District Counsel Pipal stated there was nothing to report on this matter and there is no need for Executive Session.
The meeting was adjourned.
The
vote of the Board was as follows, unless otherwise stated:
AYES: DIRECTORS: Tobias,
Perry, Keck, Gonzales, Swanson
NOES: DIRECTORS: None
ABSENT: DIRECTORS: None
The Board adjourned to a Special
Meeting to be held on September 27, 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