October 28, 1998

7:30 p.m.

 

            The Board of Directors of the San Benito County Water District convened in Regular Session. All members of the Board were present together with Manager/Engineer John S. Gregg, District Counsel David Pipal, Operations and Maintenance Supervisor Cliff Thatcher and Administrative Services Officer Janet L. Torres.

a.       Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

            President Swanson called the meeting to order and requested all present to stand and recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

b.       Approval of Agenda

            Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously passed, the Agenda was approved as submitted.

c.       Public Input

            President Swanson opened the Public Comment Period. Hearing no comment from the public, he closed the public input portion of the meeting.

CONSENT AGENDA

1.       APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR: September 15, 1998 - Special Meeting

                                                           September 23, 1998 - Regular Meeting

                                                           October 9, 1998 - Special Meeting

2.       ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS

3.       CONSIDER RESOLUTION CHANGING REGULAR MEETING DATE FOR THE MONTHS OF NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER, 1998. Resolution No. 98-20.

4.       CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF INVESTMENT COMMITTEE REPORT FOR QUARTER ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1998.

            The Consent Agenda was approved and Resolution No. 98-20 was adopted upon motion duly made, seconded and carried.

REGULAR AGENDA

5.       CONSIDER ADOPTION OF 1998-99 DISTRICT BUDGET

         

            District Manager John S. Gregg presented the 1998-99 District Budget for adoption. The 1998-99 District Budget was approved as presented.

6.       CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION FOR PERCOLATION STUDY - RECLAMATION AREA VICINITY CIENEGA BRIDGE

            District Manager John S. Gregg stated the percolation study area is located 150’ from Union Road, adjacent to Union Road in the San Benito Riverbed. He explained that certain projects require compliance with CEQA requirements. District Manager Gregg stated there are no environmental impacts.

            Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board gave authorization to file a Categorical Exemption in this matter.

7.       CONSIDER SALE OF MORGAN STANLEY DEAN WITTER, INC. U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES TRUST, CLASS B, SHARES (INVESTMENT COMMITTEE)

            District Manager John S. Gregg stated the District has Class B shares and under counsel direction, he is requesting consideration on selling the Class B shares. District Counsel David Pipal stated if it was the desire of the Board, he would check with the Debt Advisory Commission for advise on investments. President Swanson stated the Board requests Counsel Pipal to check with the Debt Advisory Commission on the legality of commissions being charged on Class B shares and report back to the Board.

8.       COMMITTEE REPORTS:

    1. Investment Committee (Gonzales/Buzzetta) - Director Buzzetta stated the quarterly report was approved in the Consent Agenda and commended Staff for being up-to-date.
    2. Audit/Budget Committee (Swanson/Buzzetta) - District Manager Gregg stated a meeting was set and needed to be rescheduled. He stated there is no report at this time.
  1. DISTRICT MANAGER/ENGINEER’S REPORT:
    1. Hollister Conduit Repairs - District Manager Gregg reported the repairs are taking more time than anticipated. He stated we need to be out of the stream by November 5, 1998.
    2. San Juan Bautista Area Water Treatment Plant – District Manager Gregg stated the new City Manager is focused on a water system for San Juan Bautista.
    3. San Benito River System Operations – District Manager Gregg stated the District shut down the river for ten (10) days with no complaints from residents.
    4. Southside Quarry Reclamation Plan Amendment – District Manager Gregg stated Granite Rock has applied for a mining operation. He stated he has appealed the San Benito County Planning Commission’s decision. He continued that in an Amendment, County Planning would be working with the Water District. District Manager Gregg stated it was inappropriate for the Water District to get involved with every mining application at the County Planning Department.

The vote of each member of the Board on the preceding matters was as follows, unless otherwise stated:

AYES:               DIRECTORS:   Swanson, Perry, Rupert, Gonzales, Buzzetta

NOES:              DIRECTORS:   None

ABSENT:          DIRECTORS:   None

The Board adjourned to a regular meeting to be held on November 18, 1998 at 7:30 p.m., 30 Mansfield Road, Hollister, California.

 

                                                            /s/ Robert M. Swanson .

                                                            Robert M. Swanson

                                                            President

 

ATTEST:           /s/ Janet L. Torres .

            Janet L. Torres

            Administrative Services Officer

Adjourned.