December 18, 2002

7:30 p.m.

          The Board of Directors of the San Benito County Water District convened in Regular Session. Directors Bob Swanson, Ken Perry, Doug Keck, John Tobias and James DeLaCruz were present together with District Manager/Engineer John S. Gregg, District Counsel David Pipal, Deputy District Engineer Jeff Cattaneo 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.

b.       Approval of Agenda

President Keck requested the Board Organization and the Executive Session be moved to the beginning of the Regular Agenda Items. Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried the Agenda was approved with the above changes.

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

          Vice President Perry asked if the Public Input section could be moved to later in the meeting. He stated a concerned citizen wanted to speak to the Board, but was not there yet. The Public Input section was so moved.

CONSENT AGENDA:

1.       Approval of Minutes for:        November 26, 2002 – Special Meeting

                                                          November 26, 2002 – Regular Meeting

2.      Allowance of Claims

3.      Authorization to Pay January’s Interest Payment for 1988 Certificates of Participation

4.      Consider Resolution Setting Public Hearing on San Felipe Distribution System Standby and Availability Charges for the 2003/2004 Water Year

5.      Consider Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2002-17, A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING ZONE 103 AND UNDERTAKING A PROJECT THEREIN (Harmony Hills)

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

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

a.       Conference with Legal Counsel

Pending Litigation [Government Code Section 54956.9(a)]

          Case No. CV PT 228735

          San Benito County Water District vs. City of Hollister

The Board convened into closed session and returned to regular session stating that the Board authorized the President or Vice President to sign the proposed Stipulation.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

a.       Election of Officers – Kenneth Perry was nominated to the position of President of the Board. The nomination was seconded and Kenneth Perry was elected to the position of President of the Board by unanimous vote. John Tobias was nominated to the position of Vice President of the Board. The nomination was seconded and John Tobias was elected to the position of Vice President of the Board by unanimous vote.

b.       Consideration of Board Committees – As in the past, the Committee assignments will remain the same as 2002. The newly elected President will review the Board Committees and make recommendations at the next Regular Board Meeting.

REGULAR AGENDA:

6.      Report on the Status of Agricultural Runoff Waivers in the Central Valley

District Manager/Engineer Gregg reported that Staff’s plan is to bring the Board information of the changes to State Regulations. He stated monitoring of the program would be reviewed.

7.      Status Report on Hollister Area Water Treatment Plants

District Manager/Engineer Gregg stated the Lessalt Plant continues operation. Director De La Cruz stated he would like to see a report on the Lessalt Plant at the next Regular Board Meeting.

8.      Status Report on Hollister Wastewater Treatment Plants

District Manager/Engineer Gregg stated a series of issues are being discussed. Some of the issues include the Levee’s stability study and the comments of the County of San Benito and the District on the hydrogeologic study. He stated the next step is developing a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Hollister and the District and County.

9.      Consider Authorizing Director Attendance:

          a)       36th Annual Mid Pacific Region Water Users Conference January 22 – 24, 2003; Fresno, California

          No interest of attendance by the Board.

10.    Committee Reports

          a.       Water Rates and Charges – (Swanson/Tobias) – A presentation was made to the Committee. A recommendation will be presented to the full Board on January 15th.

11.     District Manager/Engineer’s Report:      

a.       Annual Groundwater Report for 2001-2002 Water Year – Copies have been distributed. Meeting is set for January 13th.

b.       2003-2004 Rates and Charges – Nothing further to report.

c.       Water Resources Association Activities – The District is the lead agency in the Groundwater Management Plan. Attempting to amend the Fiscal Year for Budget reasons. Developing a program to monitor home water use.

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

AYES:          DIRECTORS:                  Swanson, Keck. Perry, Tobias, DeLaCruz

NOES:         DIRECTORS:                  None

ABSENT:     DIRECTORS:                  None

          The Board adjourned to a Special Meeting to be held on January 13, 2003 at 7:30 p.m., 30 Mansfield Road, Hollister, California.

 

Minutes were approved at the January 29, 2003 Regular Board Meeting by the presiding Board Member:

______/s/Kenneth Perry____________

Kenneth Perry

President of the Board

ATTEST:      ___/s/Janet L. Miller_____________

                   Janet L. Miller

Administrative Services Officer