October
21, 2004
5:30
p.m.
The Board of Directors of the San Benito County Water District convened in special session on Thursday, October 21, 2004, at 5:30 p.m. at the San Benito County Water District offices, 30 Mansfield Road, Hollister, CA. Members present were President Ken Perry, Vice President John Tobias and Directors Swanson, Keck and De La Cruz. Also present were Deputy District Engineer Jeff Cattaneo, District Counsel David E. Pipal and Administrative Services Officer, Maria E. Alfaro.
Call to Order
President Ken Perry called the meeting to order and he lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
President Perry asked if District Manager John S. Gregg was home. Deputy District Engineer Jeff Cattaneo noted to the board that Mr. Gregg was home.
1. Consider
Approval of Statement of Intent Regarding Hollister Urban Area Water and
Wastewater Master Plan.
District Counsel asked if the document
included was the final document.
Administrative Services Officer Maria E. Alfaro noted that it was.
President Perry noted that the
Memorandum of Understanding is hoped to be before this board and the other
agency boards by November for approval that this was the first step.
District Counsel asked if this was a stand-alone document it is not
something that can be enforced by itself.
Vice President Tobias made a motion
that the board approves the signing of the Statement of Intent with an
understanding that as we go forward this document will be included in the MOU
document, the MOU will be a stand-alone document.
Upon a motion duly made and seconded
the board approved the Statement of Intent Regarding the Hollister Urban Area
Water and Wastewater Master Plan and authorized the president to sign on behalf
of the District.
2. Consider
Authorization to Submit Comments Regarding the Pajaro River Flood Prevention
Authority – Soap Lake Floodplain Preservation Project – Draft Initial Study and
Negative Declaration
Deputy District Engineer Jeff Cattaneo noted to the Board the the District is member of the Pajaro River Watershed and Flood Prevention Authority and the Director Perry will be voting to approve this document in January. The District has reviewed the initial study and had several comments regarding how the project would be implemented, the District has asked for clarification. Mr. Cattaneo noted that the comments proposed are included in the letter included with this agenda item. Mr. Cattaneo also noted that the project is in-line with the Groundwater Management Plan.
Upon motion duly made and seconded the board unanimously approved to submit the comments.
3. Consideration
of Resolution Changing the Regular Meeting Dates For the Months of November and
December 2004
The board discussed the meetings of November and December. The board discussed having the November regular
meeting on Tuesday, November 23, 2004 and the December regular meeting on
Wednesday, December 15, 2004.
Upon a motion duly made and
seconded, Resolution No. 2004-22, Resolution of The Board of Directors of The
San Benito County Water District Changing the Regular Meeting Dates For the
Months of November and December, 2004 was unanimously approved.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:39 p.m.
Kenneth A. Perry,
President
Maria E. Alfaro
Administrative Services Officer