REGULAR MEETING

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MONTECITO WATER DISTRICT

583 San Ysidro Road, Montecito, California

TUESDAY, May 17, 2005

1:00 p.m.
Directors’ Field Trip to

Review Phase 1 Construction Progress
on Ortega Reservoir Improvement Project

2:00 P.M.

AGENDA

1.  CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, DETERMINATION OF QUORUM       

2.  PUBLIC FORUM           

(This portion of the agenda may be utilized by any member of the public to address and ask questions of the Board of Directors on any matter not on the agenda within the jurisdiction of the Montecito Water District.  Depending upon the subject matter, the Board of Directors may be unable to respond at this time, or until the specific item is placed on  the agenda at a future MWD Board meeting in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act.)

3.  CONSENT CALENDAR

Following items are to be approved or accepted by vote on one motion unless a Board member requests separate consideration:

A.                 Minutes of April 19, 2005

B.                 Payment of Bills for April 2005

C.                Investment of District Funds

D.                Accounts Receivable Write-off

4. Time Certain Item; 2:15 p.m. 

A.                 Ratification of 2005-06 CCRB/ID#1 Budget; Director Abel and Ms Kate Rees, CCRB Manager  

5. LEGAL MATTERS                                                                                                                       

A.                 Recent and Pending Legal Matters REview (Oral)

B.                 Annual Legal Expense Analysis

C.                Request for OPINION of CA Attorney General on Directors’ Benefits, status REport

D.                Recess to Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(A).  Pending Litigation: Ocean View Estates Homeowners’ Association v Montecito Water District, Et al.; Case No. 1164977 

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6.  district Operations Report 

A.                 Ortega Reservoir Project Status Report and costs to date

B.                 South Coast Conduit Intertie Project Status REport

C.                2005-06 Proposed Capital Improvement Program

D.                Lilac Drive Main Replacement notice of completion

E.                 Time Certain, 3:00 p.m. — Evapotranspiration Controller Presentation; Mike Clark 

7. Business 

A.                 Nine month Financial Statement and Budget Report

B.                 Nine Month Investment Report

C.                Ratification of Association of Water AGencies of Santa Barbara County Budget 

8.  GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT                                                                                         

A.                 Ongoing Projects Update

B.                 Cater Tour and Presentation, May 25, 2005 (Oral)
 

9.  DIRECTOR AND STAFF MEETING REPORTS 

A.                 CACHUMA CONSERVATION RELEASE BOARD MEETING OF April 25, 2005; Director Abel

1.                  State Water Resources Control Board Hearing Technical Issues Update

B.                 CACHUMA OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE BOARD MEETING OF April 25, 2005; Director Abel

C.                Central Coast Water Authority Meeting of April 28, 2005; Director Puddicombe

D.                SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SPECIAL DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION MEETING OF April 25, 2004; Director Wilson

E.                 Association of Water Agencies of Santa Barbara County Meeting of April 22, 2005; Director Wilson

F.                 ACWA 2005 Spring Conference, San Jose, May 4-6, 2005; Director Abel and Mr. Roebuck

10.  COMMITTEE REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS                                                              

A.                 OPERATIONS COMMITTEE

B.                 FINANCE COMMITTEE

C.                PUBLIC INFORMATION COMMITTEE 

11.  Board information Items

A.                 Water Sales Report for April 2005

B.                 March 2004 Cash Flow

C.                Water Works Operation Report for April 2005

12.  AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS                                                                                                  

Requests from Directors for items other than regular agenda items for the next regular Board meeting scheduled for June 21, 2005.  

13.  ADJOURNMENT

Note:  This agenda was posted at the Montecito Water District front counter and outside display case at 5:00 p.m. on May 13, 2005.  The Americans with Disabilities Act provides that no qualified individual with a disability shall be excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of, the District’s programs, services or activities because of any disability.  If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the District Office at 805-969-2271.  Notification at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the meeting will enable the District to make appropriate arrangements.

*Supporting documents for agenda items are available at the District front counter during normal business hours.