October 29, 2002

7:30 p.m.

 

          The Board of Directors of the San Benito County Water District convened in Special Session.  Directors John Tobias, Douglas Keck and James DeLaCruz were present together with District Manager/Engineer John S. Gregg, District Counsel David Pipal 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.       Public Hearing/Meeting Regarding the Establishment of Zone of Benefit and the Undertaking of Project – Harmony Hills Water System serving Harmony Hills

 

a.       Status Report – District Manager/Engineer Gregg gave a brief status report.  District Counsel Pipal stated the Resolution for adoption tonight establishes a zone of benefit.  He stated whether the Resolution is adopted or not, it will not be in effect until all conditions are met.

b.                 Open Continued Public Hearing – President Keck opened the Public Hearing.  Olive Boyce stated she had spoken to Fred Curry who had relayed information on a grant, which is available for this type of project.  District Manager/Engineer Gregg stated he had researched that grant and the one of the requirements was that the median income needed to be below a certain amount and Harmony Hills homeowners did not qualify.  He stated he would continue to pursue grant funds.  District Manager/Engineer Gregg stated approximately 30 days after the Resolution is adopted he will supply draft rates and charges to the homeowners.  He stated the rates will start at the end of 60 days and the first costs will be an estimate.

c.       Close Public Hearing or continue to a later date – President Keck closed the Public Hearing portion of the meeting.

 

2.       Consider Resolution Establishing Zone No. 103 and Undertaking a Project Therein

 

          Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried Resolution 2002-17 was adopted.

 

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

 

AYES:                                       DIRECTORS:                                                          Tobias, DeLaCruz, Keck

NOES:                   DIRECTORS:                   None

ABSENT:      DIRECTORS:                   Swanson, Perry

 

          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 November 26, 2002 Regular Board Meeting by the presiding Board Member:

 

______/s/Kenneth Perry_________

Kenneth Perry

Vice-President of the Board

ATTEST:       ___/s/Janet L. Miller_____________

                   Janet L. Miller, Administrative Services Officer