Thursday, June 11, 1998

MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
of the
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MONTECITO WATER DISTRICT
held at the
DISTRICT BOARD ROOM
583 SAN YSIDRO ROAD, MONTECITO, CALIFORNIA
at 3:00 p.m. on TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 1998

CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

The meeting was called to order by President Puddicombe at 3:00 p.m.
Those in attendance were:

Present:	Directors Abel, Campbell, Puddicombe, Wilson
Absent:	Director Jones
Also Present:	C. Charles Evans, General Manager/Secretary Evalyn Kerman, Business Manager/Assistant Secretary Chip Wullbrandt, District Counsel Cathy Muneio, Secretary Bob Rauch, Rauch Communications

PUBLIC FORUM

There was no public present during public forum.

REVIEW OF DRAFT 1998-99 DISTRICT BUDGET

The Board reviewed the draft of the 1998-99 District budget. The Business Manager highlighted the major income and District costs and reviewed with the Board a list of the capital programs for the coming year. Staff discussed that the capital cost recovery fees would automatically increase due to the resolution that was approved last year. In addition, the budget includes a 2.5% increase in water rates and a 15% increase in service charges effective January 1, 1999.

COMMENTS ON PUBLIC MEETING ON JUNE 18, 1998

Director Abel commented on the public meeting that will be held on June 18, 1998. She said that the Public Information Committee would be meeting to prepare for this meeting with Bob Rauch. Director Campbell asked to be copied on correspondence in regards to the public meeting.

ADJOURNMENT

The Board adjourned the meeting at 5:15 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

____________________________
C. Charles Evans, Secretary

Approved:

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Robert W. Puddicombe, President

Note: The agenda for this meeting was posted at the front counter and on the front wall at the Montecito Water District on June 5, 1998.