The Board of Directors of the San Benito County Water District convened in
Regular Session. Directors Kenneth Perry, Bob Swanson, John Tobias,
Douglas Keck and James DeLaCruz were present together with District Manager/Engineer
a. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
President Perry called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
b. Approval of Agenda
Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried the Agenda was approved as submitted.
c. Public Input: Members of the Public are Invited to Speak on any Matter not on the Agenda
President Perry opened and closed the Public Input section of the Meeting hearing no comment from the Public.
1.
Approval of Minutes for:
2. Allowance of Claims
3.
Acceptance of Quarterly Investment
Report for Period Ending
Upon a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Consent Agenda was approved.
REGULAR AGENDA:
4. Consider Acceptance of Water Supply Assessment for San Juan Oaks Golf Club
District Manager/Engineer Gregg introduced the Water Supply Assessment and explained the assessment was requested by the Developer to determine supply and capacity of each area in the project area. He stated the assessment determined that there was an adequate water supply under normal conditions. He stated due to the determination of the assessment, he was recommending acceptance. Director Swanson wanted pump tests on the project wells. He stated he wanted reference to the EIR in the water assessment. A motion was made that before acceptance of the assessment the wells be tested to State specifications. The motion was seconded failed to a vote of 2 Ayes (Swanson, De La Cruz) and 3 Noes (Keck, Tobias, Perry). Upon a motion duly made, seconded and approved with a vote of 4 Ayes (Keck, De La Cruz, Perry, Tobias) and 1 No, (Swanson) the assessment was accepted with a modification to the assessment that it demonstrates adequacy of water available in the project area and does not address the adequacy of the wells.
5. Review District Comments on Draft EIR for San Juan Oaks Golf Club, General Plan Amendment/Zone Change/Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map
District Manager/Engineer Gregg stated the Draft EIR does not address the storm water runoff drainage effect on downstream communities. He stated he would include a request of testing of the project wells in the comments.
6. Report on San Juan Bautista Infrastructure Program
District Manager/Engineer Gregg stated he had a meeting with District Counsel Pipal regarding the Master Agreement. He stated the application was filed in a timely manner and he will keep the Board apprised of the progress.
7. Report on City of Hollister Wastewater Treatment Plants
District Manager/Engineer Gregg stated the City requested a meeting of the City of Hollister, County of San Benito and this District for next week. President Perry stated John Tobias and Doug Keck would attend the meeting if it were to take place on Tuesday or Wednesday.
8. Report on Hollister Area Water Treatment Plants
District Manager/Engineer Gregg stated the Water Treatment Committee would meet to discuss salt reduction and water quality.
9. Committee Reports
a. Investment Committee (Tobias/Keck) – Director Keck reported the Committee was continuing their look at better returns.
b. Audit and Budget Committee (Swanson/De La Cruz) – District Manager/Engineer Gregg stated the Committee was reviewing the policies in the Footnotes of the Annual Audit. He stated the Audit would be two weeks late.
10. District Manager/Engineer’s Report:
a. Harmony Hills Water System – the transfer of title is in escrow.
b. Regional Recycled Water Facilities Plan – there is an importance of improving the municipal supply with golf courses as targets of the blending program. There will be a presentation at the Water Resources Association meeting on November 6th.
c. Pacheco Pumping Plant Adjustable Speed Drive Replacement – Santa Clara Valley Water District has 12 2,000 hp pumps at the Pacheco Pumping Plant. Normal flow uses 9 of the 12 pumps. With the additional use of Pajaro Valley 11 of the pumps would be needed. SCVWD is seeking a funding to repair/replace the pumps, which would cost from $8 to $9 million and take four to five years. They are proposing that all receiving Districts share the costs. Details have not been worked out.
d. Water Resources Association, PEIR – normal comments could meet one timeline and go through a Consultant for options.
The vote of the Board was as follows, unless otherwise stated:
AYES: DIRECTORS: Perry, Swanson, Tobias, DeLaCruz, Keck
NOES: DIRECTORS: None
ABSENT: DIRECTORS: None
The Board adjourned to a Regular Meeting to be held on
Minutes were approved at
the
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Kenneth A. Perry, President of the Board
ATTEST:
_________________________ Janet L. Miller, Administrative Services Officer