October 1, 2002

7:30 p.m.

 

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

 

a.       Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

          President Keck called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

 

1.       Award of Construction Contract – Hernandez Dam Intake Tower Modifications

 

          District Manager/Engineer Gregg stated the District does not have the appropriate permits in hand but assured the Board the Notice of Award will not be issued until the permits have been received.

Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board waived the irregularities and awarded the Contract to Trincero Construction subject to receipt of the necessary permits.

 

2.       Water Resources Association Activitites

          a)       Groundwater Management Plan 2003 – Update – The objectives are consistent with San Benito County Water District goals.  The District is working with consultants and will have a package to approve in April to June, 2003.  San Benito County Water District is the lead agency.

 

          b)       Other Activities – The Association is considering changing their fiscal year to October – September to accommodate the participating agencies budget cycle, which mean changing the By-Laws in January, 2003.  The Northern and Coastal California Water Bond Initiative Coalition has put Proposition 50 on the November ballot.  City of Hollister’s civil liability fine directs $126,000 to the water conservation program and $300,000 to the groundwater study.

 

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

 

AYES:                                       DIRECTORS:                                                          Swanson, Perry, DeLaCruz, Keck

NOES:                   DIRECTORS:                   None

ABSENT:      DIRECTORS:                   Tobias

 

          The Board adjourned to a Regular Meeting to be held on October 30, 2002 at 7:30 p.m., 30 Mansfield Road, Hollister, California.

 

 

Minutes were approved at the October 30, 2002 Regular Board Meeting by the presiding Board Member:

 

 

____/s/Douglas Keck____________

Douglas Keck

President of the Board

ATTEST:       __/s/Janet L. Miller______________

                   Janet L. Miller, Administrative Services Officer