December 17, 2003

7:30 p.m.

 

          The Board of Directors of the San Benito County Water District convened in Regular Session.  Directors Kenneth Perry, 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.  Director Swanson was absent.

 

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

          Item Board Organization was continued to the January 28, 2004, meeting due to the absence of Director Swanson.

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.

 

CONSENT AGENDA

 

1.       Approval of Minutes for:        November 19, 2003 - Regular Meeting

                                                          December 11, 2003 – Special Meeting

 

2.                Allowance of Claims

 

3.      Consider Resolution Setting Public Hearing on San Felipe Distribution System Standby and Availability Charges for the 2004-2005 Water Year.

 

Director Perry asked regarding item number 3, when the Public Hearing would be set for charges.  Administrative Services Officer Janet L. Miller responded January 14, 2004.

 

Upon a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Consent Agenda was approved as submitted.  Resolution No. 2003-24 was adopted.

 

REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:

 

1.       Employee Recognition

 

          a)       Consider Resolution Recognizing Margaret Collins for her Fifteen Years of Service. 

 

Director Perry introduced a Resolution Recognizing Margaret Collins for fifteen years of service.  District Manager Gregg acknowledged Maggie’s contributions to the District and wished her well on her retirement. 

 

Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, Resolution No. 2003-25 was adopted.

 

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

 

AYES:                                      DIRECTORS:                                                         Perry, Tobias, DeLaCruz, Keck

NOES:         DIRECTORS:                  None

ABSENT:     DIRECTORS:                  Swanson

 

b.       Janet L. Miller

 

Discussion by District Engineer Gregg recognizing Ms. Miller for her contributions to the District and wished her well on her new endeavors.  President Perry also acknowledged her contributions and noted that she would be missed and wished her luck on behalf of the entire Board.

 

2.      Consider Resolution Authorizing and Approving the Prepayment of Certain Installment Payments Relating to the $5,900,000 COP the Execution and Delivery of Documents Relating Thereto, and Approving Other Actions and Matter Relating Thereto.

 

A report was given to the Directors by a Eileen Gallagher of Stone and Youngberg. 

 

Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, Resolution No. 2003-26 was adopted.

 

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

 

AYES:                                      DIRECTORS:                                                         Perry, Tobias, DeLaCruz, Keck

NOES:         DIRECTORS:                  None

ABSENT:     DIRECTORS:                  Swanson

 

3.      Report on San Juan Bautista Infrastructure.

 

          A report by District Manager Gregg was given.

 

4.      Report on San Benito County Interim River Management Plan and Direct district Counsel and Staff.

 

          This item was continued to an unspecified date to allow District Counsel Pipal to take part in a telephone conference call discussing this matter.

 

5.      Status Report on Hollister Area Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants.

 

          A report by District Manager Gregg was given.

 

6.      Consider Authorizing Director Attendance:

a)       Annual Mid Pacific Region Water User Conference, January 21-23, 2004 - Reno, Nevada.

 

          Authorization was given to attend this conference.

 

7.      Committee Reports:

 

          a)       Water Rates and Charges- (Swanson/Tobias)

          It was noted that the Public Hearing was set for January 14, 2004.  District Manager Gregg noted that rates and charges are being finalized for committee review and presentation to the final Board.

 

          b)       Water Treatment – (Keck/Tobias)

          Report was given.

 

8.      District Manager/Engineer Report:

 

          a)       Annual Groundwater Report for 2002-2003 Water Year

          District Manager Gregg noted that the report had been received on Monday, December 15, 2003, and had been distributed.  The Public Hearing has been set for Monday, January 12, 2004.

 

          b)       2004-2005 Rates and Charges.

          District Manager Gregg noted he had nothing further to report regarding this matter.

 

 

          c)       Water Resources Association Activities.

 

          District Manager Gregg reported that the Association will have a meeting to elect officers pursuant to the bylaws of the Association.  A status report was given on Phase I of the Regional Recycling Water Facilities Program.  Phase 2 will be discussed at the February Association meeting.  The City of San Juan Bautista has developed a supplemental environmental project for the Salt Management Plan.

 

          The Board adjourned to a Regular Meeting to be held on January 28, 2004, at 7:30 p.m., 30 Mansfield Road, Hollister, California.

 

 

 

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Kenneth A. Perry
President of the Board

 

ATTEST:     

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                                              Maria E. Alfaro

Administrative Services Officer