REGULAR MEETING

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MONTECITO WATER DISTRICT

583 SAN YSIDRO ROAD, MONTECITO, CALIFORNIA

TUESDAY, November 16, 2004

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 October 19, 2004

B.                 Payment of Bills for October 2004

C.                Investment of District Funds

D.                Accounts Receivable Write-offs

4. Time Certain 1:00 p.m.                                                                                                        

A.                 Audit of 2003/04 MWD Financial Statements by Mac Farlane Faletti & Co

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5. Time Certain 2:00 P.M.

A.                 Certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Ortega Reservoir Improvement Project

6. LEGAL MATTERS                                                                                                                     

A.                 Recent and Pending Legal Matters REview

B.                 Informational Item on Emails

7.  district Operations Report

A.                 Ortega Reservoir Project Status REport (Oral)
 – Dave Johnson

B.                 Ortega Reservoir Improvement Project Engineering Services

C.                Ortega Reservoir Improvement Project Communication Services

D.                Ortega Reservoir Project Costs UpDate

E.                 Distribution System Hydraulic Model Proposal – RBF Consulting

F.                 GIS Services and Mapping Proposal – Sage Associates

G.                2004/05 MFPD / MWD Fire Hydrant Upgrade / Replacement Program Update

8. Business and Finance

A.                 Vehicle Replacement Policy

9. Closed Session Item

A.                 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. 1067147 (Approximately 30 Minutes’ Discussion)

10. Board of Directors

A.                 Recess to Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 RE: Personnel Matters — General Manager’s Annual Performance Review

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11.  GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT                                                                                     

A.                 Ongoing Projects Update

B.                 Personnel Matters

C.                Holiday Season

12.  DIRECTOR AND STAFF MEETING REPORTS

A.                 CACHUMA CONSERVATION RELEASE BOARD MEETING OF October 25, 2004; Director Abel

1.                  State Water Resources Control Board Hearing Technical Issues Update

B.                 CACHUMA OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE BOARD MEETING OF October 25, 2004; Director Abel

C.                CENTRAL COAST WATER AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING OF October 28, 2004; Director Puddicombe

D.                SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SPECIAL DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION MEETING OF October 22, 2004; Director Wilson

E.                 ASSOCIATION of Water Agencies of Santa Barbara County Meeting of October 25, 2004; Director Wilson

13.  COMMITTEE REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS                                                            

A.                 OPERATIONS COMMITTEE

B.                 FINANCE COMMITTEE

C.                PUBLIC INFORMATION COMMITTEE

14.  Board information Items
 

A.                 Water Sales Report for October 2004

B.                 September 2004 Cash Flow

C.                Water Works Operation Report for October 2004

14.  AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS                                                                                                

Requests from Directors for items other than regular agenda items for the next regular Board meeting scheduled for December 21, 2004.

15.  ADJOURNMENT

Note:  This agenda was posted at the Montecito Water District front counter and outside display case at 5:00 p.m. on November 12, 2004.  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