December 29, 1998

7:30 p.m.

 

            The Board of Directors of the San Benito County Water District convened in Regular Session. All members of the Board were present together with Manager/Engineer John S. Gregg, Attorney Jan Goldsmith, and Administrative Services Officer Janet L. Torres.

a.       Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

            President Swanson called the meeting to order and requested all to stand and recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

b.       Approval of Agenda

            President Swanson asked if there were any changes to the Agenda as presented. John S. Gregg stated Item 9 should be tabled for a special meeting next month. President Swanson welcomed Jan Goldsmith, attorney with Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann and Girard.

c.       Public Input

            Hearing no public comment, President Swanson closed the Public Input portion of the meeting.

BOARD ORGANIZATION:

a.       Election of Officers

            President Swanson stated the newly elected officers will take seat on January 1, 1999, and asked if there were any nominations for President. Director Gonzales nominated Ken Perry. Director Tobias seconded the motion and Director Perry was unanimously elected to President for 1999. John Tobias was nominated for Vice-President by Director Gonzales. The motion was seconded by Director Perry and Director Tobias was unanimously elected to Vice-President for 1999.

b.       Consideration of Board Committees

            President Swanson handed the consideration of Board committees to Director Perry. Director Perry stated he would like to keep the committees as they are for now and will consider changes at the January meeting.

CONSENT AGENDA

1.       APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR:   October 28, 1998 - Regular Meeting

                                                          November 18, 1998 - 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 1999/2000 WATER YEAR

            President Swanson briefly went over the purpose of the Consent Agenda. The Consent Agenda was approved as presented and Resolution No. 98-21 was adopted upon motion duly made, seconded and carried.

REGULAR AGENDA

5.       CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION HONORING DAVID M. PORTEUR FOR HIS SIXTEEN YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF SAN BENITO COUNTY

          Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried Resolution No. 98-22 was adopted honoring David M. Porteur.

6.       ACCEPTANCE OF FISCAL YEAR 1997/98 AUDIT

          The Audit for fiscal year 1997/98 was accepted upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried.

7.       REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF DRAFT RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING DISTRICT POLICY CONCERNING WATER USED ON PARCELS PARTIALLY LOCATED OUTSIDE DISTRICT ZONES OF BENEFIT

            President Swanson moved this Item to later in the meeting.

8.       MANAGEMENT AND CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES COMPENSATION PLAN FOR 1999

          a.       Consider Approval of Compensation Plan: District Manager John S. Gregg discussed the proposed compensation plan.

            b.       Consideration of a Resolution Indicating the District Intention to Pay District Management/Confidential Employees Member Contribution as Employer-Paid Member Contribution: District Manager Gregg explained the Board has already approved the increase of contribution over a period of time. He stated this Resolution accelerates that process.

            Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried Resolution No. 98-23 was adopted changing the District contribution of Pers for the Management/Confidential Employees.

President Swanson presented a plague to Vaynora Porteur in honor of David M. Porteur. He stated Director Porteur brought the Pledge of Allegiance back to the meeting process.

Item 7 was discussed at this time.

            District Manager Gregg explained that some parcels became split between Zone 3 and Zone 6 during the drawing of the boundaries of those zones. He turned the discussion over to Jan Goldsmith. Ms. Goldsmith stated this draft Resolution clarifies if a parcel is partially in Zone 3 or Zone 6, that parcel should be entitled to that water proportionately.

9.       CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION INDICATING THE DISTRICT INTENTION TO PAY DISTRICT FIELD AND OFFICE EMPLOYEES MEMBER CONTRIBUTION AS EMPLOYER-PAID MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS

            This item was tabled to a special meeting in January, 1999.

10.     DIRECTOR ATTENDANCE AT 32^ND ANNUAL MID PACIFIC REGION WATER USERS CONFERENCE IN CONCORD, JANUARY 19 - 22, 1999

            President Swanson asked if any Directors were interested in attending this conference. Director Tobias and President Swanson stated they would like to attend. Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried Director Tobias and President Swanson were approved to attend.

11.     DIRECTOR ATTENDANCE AT CALIFORNIA SPECIAL DISTRICT ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE IN SACRAMENTO, JANUARY 14 - 15, 1999

            Director Perry stated that due to conflicts with the Board’s schedule he would not be attending this conference.

12.     COMMITTEE REPORTS:

          a)      Groundwater Committee (Gonzales/Perry) Director Perry stated the information for the Groundwater Committee meeting was discussed previously.

            b)      Water Rates and Charges Committee (Gonzales/Swanson) President Swanson stated Public Hearings will be held on January 11, 1999 for receipt of the Groundwater Report and on January 14, 1999 for Standby and Availability rates.

            c)       Audit/Budget Committee (Tobias/Swanson) President Swanson stated there was nothing to report.

13.     DISTRICT MANAGER/ENGINEER’S REPORT:

          District Manager John S. Gregg reported on the following subjects:

          a)      Northeast Fairview Water Supply Assessment - An agreement has been entered into between Sunnyslope County Water District, City of Hollister and the District, regarding boundaries. Comments will be brought together for a final report sometime in January, 1999.

            b)      Urban Water Management Plan - There was a presentation last Wednesday at the District office. Another public meeting will be scheduled in February for comments and review. Director Perry stated this project was making progress and hoped the County would be involved.

            c)       1997/98 Groundwater Report - Nothing to report.

            d)      1999/00 Water Rates and Charges - It is proposed that all rates be considered at the January 14, 1999 Public Hearing.

            e)       1999/00 Water Supply - The preliminary allocations, typically understated, are announced at the Water Users conference in Concord.

            f)       1999/00 Percolation Plan - The District practices that a plan will be brought before the Board in March.

President Swanson welcomed John H. Tobias to the Board.

            The vote of each member of the Board on the preceding matters was as follows, unless otherwise stated:

            AYES:               DIRECTORS:   Swanson, Perry, Rupert, Gonzales, Tobias

            NOES:              DIRECTORS:   None

            ABSENT:          DIRECTORS:   None

            The Board adjourned to a public hearing to be held on January 11, 1999 at 7:00 p.m., 30 Mansfield Road, Hollister, California.

 

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Robert M. Swanson, President

ATTEST:

            ______________________________

            Janet L. Torres

            Administrative Services Officer

Adjourned.