November 14, 2001

7:30 p.m.

The Board of Directors of the San Benito County Water District convened in Special Session. Directors John Tobias, Ken Perry, 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.

CALL TO ORDER:

a. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

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

b. Public Input: Members of the Public are Invited to Speak on any Matter not on the Agenda

Vice President Keck asked if there were any members of the public wishing to speak on any matter not on the Agenda tonight. Hearing none, he closed the Public Input portion of the meeting.

REGULAR AGENDA:

1. Review, Discuss 2001-2002 San Felipe Water Supply and Water Marketing Options and Direct Staff

District Manager/Engineer Gregg stated there is 1,600 acre feet of excess M&I water and the Board has a few options on how to manage this water. He stated critical need water has been received and cannot be rescheduled. He stated staff is questioning Ag customers about alternative water sources before being given ‘hardship’ water. District Manager/Engineer Gregg stated the District could sell M&I water to Ag customers.

The Board directed staff to keep options open and reevaluate the conditions in January, 2002.

2. Review, Discuss Federal CalFed Reauthorization and Direct San Luis Delta Mendota Water Authority Representatives (Board Member and Alternate)

District Manager/Engineer Gregg distributed a portion of the ‘new language’ proposed by SLDMWA. He stated the previous language was absolute. He asked if the Board supported the ‘new language’. Director Perry stated he felt the Board should vote ‘No’ but felt it would pass anyway. District Manager/Engineer Gregg stated this was an acceptable compromise, which is supported by President Bush’s staff.

Upon a motion duly made, seconded and carried with a vote of 3 to 1 with Director Perry voting No, the Board supported the amendment with the understanding that it will keep this District at the table and Representatives are to return to the Board if there is further weakening.

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

AYES: DIRECTORS: DeLaCruz, Tobias, Keck

NOES: DIRECTORS: Perry

ABSENT: DIRECTORS: Swanson

The Board adjourned to a Regular Meeting to be held on November 28, 2001 at 7:30 p.m., 30 Mansfield Road, Hollister, California.

Minutes were approved at the November 28, 2001 Regular Board Meeting by the presiding Board Member:

_/s/Bob Swanson______

Bob Swanson

President of the Board

ATTEST: __/s/Janet L. Miller___________

Janet L. Miller

Administrative Services Officer