7:30 p.m.
The Board of Directors of the San
Benito County Water District convened in Regular Session. Directors John Tobias, James DeLaCruz, Ken
Perry, Douglas Keck and Robert Swanson 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 Tobias called the meeting to order and led the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
b. Approval of Agenda
Upon a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried the Agenda was approved as submitted.
c. Public Input
President Tobias opened and closed the public input portion of the meeting hearing no comment from the public.
CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Minutes for: November 29, 2000 – Regular Meeting
2. Allowance of Claims
3. Consider Resolution changing Regular Meeting date for the Month of January, 2001
4. Authorization to Pay January’s Interest Payment for 1988 Certificates of Participation
5. Consider Resolution Setting Public Hearing on San Felipe Distribution System Standby and Availability Charges for the 2001/2002 Water Year
Upon a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried the Consent Agenda was approved adopting Resolution No. 2000-20 Resolution changing Regular Meeting date for the Month of January, 2001 and Resolution No. 2000-21 Resolution Setting Public Hearing on San Felipe Distribution System Standby and Availability Charges for the 2001/2002 Water Year.
REGULAR AGENDA:
6. Consider Acceptance of San Benito County Water District Fiscal Year 1999/2000 Audit
District Manager/Engineer Gregg introduced Mike Grace of Grace and Associates. He briefly discussed his findings and recommendations in the Audit Report for the FY ending June 30, 2000.
7. Discussion of Water Contracting Procedures for Contract Water Year 2001/2002
District Manager/Engineer Gregg gave a brief report and stated there was no need for any changes to the current process. He stated he would like to see the current procedure continue.
8. Consider Authorizing Director Attendance:
a. Water Users Conference; January 17 – 19,
2001; Visalia
Authorization was given to James DeLaCruz to attend the Water Users Conference in Visalia.
9. Committee Reports:
a) Audit and Budget Committee – This item was addressed previously in the meeting. There was no need for further discussion.
b) USBR Contract Renewal Committee – The committee met and reviewed the progress. The details were included in the Manager’s Letter.
c) Water Rates and Charges Committee – The committee meets tomorrow. Director DeLaCruz requested to attend as a public member.
10. District Manager/Engineer’s Report:
a) Water Resources Association Activities – There will be a meeting to elect officers. This Board will need to choose a representative.
b) Hollister Area Water Treatment Plants – The membrane equipment bids have been received and are being considered. The Bid will be awarded in January, 2001. The Treatment Plant Committee will meet to discuss the District participation.
c) City of San Juan Bautista Infrastructure Program – The preliminary design for the pipelines is moving along.
d) USBR Contract Renewal – A report was already given under Committee Reports.
e) Annual Groundwater Report for 1999-2000 Water Year – The Groundwater Report was distributed in the Director’s mailboxes. A Public Hearing will be conducted on January 8, 2001 at 7:30 p.m.
BOARD ORGANIZATION:
a. Election of Officers - Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, Bob Swanson was elected to the position of President of the Board and Douglas Keck was elected to the position of Vice-President of the Board.
b. Consideration of Board Committees – The consideration of Board Committees was continued to the next Regular Meeting.
The meeting was adjourned.
The vote of the Board was as follows, unless otherwise stated:
AYES: DIRECTORS: Tobias, Perry, Keck, DeLaCruz, Swanson
NOES: DIRECTORS: None
ABSENT: DIRECTORS: None
The Board adjourned to a Regular Meeting to be held on January 24, 2001 at 7:30 p.m., 30 Mansfield Road, Hollister, California.
__/s/John Tobias____
John Tobias
President of the Board
ATTEST: _/s/Janet L. Miller__________
Janet L. Miller
Administrative Services Officer