REGULAR MEETING Minutes
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MONTECITO WATER DISTRICT
583 SAN YSIDRO ROAD, MONTECITO, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, March 15, 2005
2:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, DETERMINATION OF QUORUM
President
Edmonston called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m.
Directors Present:
President Robert M. Edmonston
Directors Jan E. Abel, W.W. Drewry, Robert W. Puddicombe, and Larry
Wilson
Directors Absent:
None
Staff Present:
Bob Roebuck, General Manager
Tom Mosby, Engineering Manager
Evalyn Kerman, Business Manager
Toni Bailey, Finance/Computer Specialist (item 6-B)
Chip Wullbrandt, District Counsel, Price, Postel & Parma
Mike Clark, Conservation Specialist (item 6-B)
Lois Werner, Recording Secretary
Guests Present:
John Hunt, CompuVision
Bob Rauch, Rauch Communication Consutants
Richard Love, Montecito Association
2. PUBLIC FORUM
There were no members of the public present who wished to speak on matters not on the agenda.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
Following Board discussion, it was moved by Director Drewry, seconded by Director Puddicombe, and unanimously carried to approve the consent calendar as corrected.
4. district Operations Report
A. Ortega Reservoir Project Status Report
Mr. Roebuck presented this item and answered Director’s questions.
B. Ortega REservoir Improvement Project — Rauch Communication Consultants Public Outreach Plan for Spring Construction
Mr. Roebuck introduced this item. Following Board discussion, it was moved by Director Abel, seconded by Director Drewry, and unanimously carried to approve the Rauch Communication Consultants proposal in the amount of $12,500 for the Ortega spring construction outreach plan and appropriate funding in the amount of up to $10,500, reimbursable from the DWR loan, for the MWD 50% share of this expense plus cost of production of outreach materials.
C. Ortega Reservoir Improvement Project — Padre Conditional Use Permit / Coastal Development Permit Cost Proposal
Mr. Roebuck reported on this item and answered Directors’ questions.
D. South Coast Conduit Intertie Status Report (Oral)
Mr. Roebuck reported on this item and answered Directors’ questions.
E. Carpinteria Valley Water District State Water Project Allotment Sale
Mr. Roebuck introduced this item and answered Directors’ questions. Following Board discussion, it was moved by Director Puddicombe, seconded by Director Abel, and carried with one abstention to authorize the General Manager to send a letter to CVWD indicating MWD’s intent to negotiate for the purchase of some of CVWD’s State Water Project water allotment.
F. Professional Services by Dr. STEVEN Bachman – CVWD State Water sale and Water Supply Optimization Plan
Mr. Roebuck introduced
this item and answered Directors’ questions. Following Board discussion
it was moved by Director Puddicombe, seconded by Director Drewry, and
unanimously carried to approve hiring Dr. Steven Bachman to provide
professional services in the amount of $35,000 and fund this work from
the District’s Operational Reserve.
G. Ennisbrook Well No. 3 Abandonment and Quitclaim; Project Closure and notice of Completion (NOC)
Mr. Roebuck introduced this item. Following Board discussion it was moved by Director Puddicombe, seconded by Director Drewry, and unanimously carried to authorize the General Manager to execute and record the NOC indicating that all work associated with the Ennisbrook Well 3 abandonment is complete; approve and authorize refund of the property owner’s remaining deposit; authorize recording of the property-owner-executed Release Agreement in the quitclaim of all MWD facility easement rights to the homeowner; and authorize the General Manager to execute and record the easement quitclaim, thereby transferring all of MWD’s interest in the easement and the remaining water treatment facility building and appurtenances to the property owner.
H. Lauro Reservoir Corrective Action Project
Mr. Roebuck reported on this item and answered Directors’ questions.
I. MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECTS – STATUS
1. LILAC DRIVE
2. NORTH JAMESON LANE
Mr. Roebuck reported on the status of these two projects.
J. Montecito Water District Water Supply Optimization Plan
Mr. Roebuck reported on this item and answered Directors’ questions.
K. Possible Future Sale of City of Solvang State Water Project Water
Mr. Roebuck introduced this informational item for discussion.
L. Association of Water Agencies of Santa Barbara County — Watershed Sanitary Survey
Mr. Roebuck introduced this item. Following Board discussion, it was moved by Director Puddicombe, seconded by Director Wilson, and unanimously carried to approve MWD’s participation in the AWA-SB Co watershed sanitary survey, with MWD’s share being $3,672; appropriate $3,672 from District Operations funds; and authorize the General Manager to execute Project Services Agreement No. 15 on behalf of the District.
5. Resolutions
A. Resolution No. 1997 — Making the commitments and Publishing the Report Required by Central Coast Water Authority Resolutions 92-2 and 92-11
Mr. Roebuck introduced this item. President Edmonston opened the public hearing on Resolution 1997 at 4:49 p.m. There being no members of the public present who wished to provide testimony on this resolution, the public hearing was closed at 4:50 p.m. It was moved by Director Puddicombe, seconded by Director Wilson, and carried by the following roll call vote to approve Resolution No. 1997 as presented.
AYES: Directors Abel, Drewry, Edmonston, Puddicombe, and Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
6. Business
A. Time Certain, 2:15 — Computer Network upgrades
Mr. Roebuck introduced Mr. John Hunt, of CompuVision, who presented this item to the Board and answered Directors’ questions. Following Board discussion, it was moved by Director Drewry, seconded by Director Wilson and unanimously carried to approve the computer network upgrade proposal from CompuVision and appropriate funding in the amount of $21,400 from operational reserves.
B. Time Certain, 3:30 — Discussion of STudy of District Rates & Charges, Phase II — Roger Null
Mr. Null joined the meeting via speakerphone at 3:45 p.m. He and Mr. Roebuck presented the second phase concepts of the Kennedy-Jenks study of District rates and charges and answered Directors’ questions.
C. Municipal Service REview
Mr. Roebuck presented this item and he and Ms Kerman answered Directors’ questions.
7. LEGAL MATTERS
A. Recent and Pending Legal Matters Review (Oral)
Mr. Wullbrandt reported on legal matters of concern to the District.
8. Closed Session Items
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. 1164977.
B. Recess to Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b). NOAA Fisheries Critical Habitat Designation for Pacific Salmon and Steelhead.
The Board adjourned to closed session on both of the above captioned items at 5:02 p.m.
The Board reconvened to open session at 5:12 p.m. President Edmonston reported that no action had been taken.
Legal Counsel departed at this point
9. GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
A. Ongoing Projects Update
Mr. Roebuck presented his update on ongoing projects and answered Directors’ questions.
10. DIRECTOR AND STAFF MEETING REPORTS
A. CACHUMA CONSERVATION RELEASE BOARD MEETING OF February 28, 2005
1. State Water Resources Control Board Hearing Technical Issues Update
Director Abel reported on the subject meeting.
The Board discussed sending a letter to CVWD relative to the proposed withdrawal of CVWD from the CCRB. The Board consensus was that the General Manager should send a letter to the CVWD General Manager apprising him that the MWD Board has discussed the subject and does not support the idea of CVWD withdrawing from CCRB.
B. CACHUMA OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE BOARD MEETING OF February 28, 2005
Director Abel reported on
the subject meeting.
C. Central Coast Water Authority Meeting of February 24, 2005
Director Puddicombe reported on the subject meeting.
D. SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SPECIAL DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION MEETING OF February 28, 2005
Director Wilson reported on the subject meeting where the speaker was Susan Rhodes, 2nd District Supervisor.
11. COMMITTEE REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
A. OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
Directors Puddicombe reported that all Operations Committee activities had been covered elsewhere in the meeting.
B. FINANCE COMMITTEE
Directors Drewry and Wilson reported that all Finance Committee activities had been covered elsewhere in the meeting.
C. PUBLIC INFORMATION COMMITTEE
Directors Abel and Drewry reported that the Public Information Committee will be meeting March 21 to discuss the water quality newsletter, and the special newsletter pertaining to Ortega.
12. Board information Items
No action was taken on these informational items presented to the Board.
13. AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS
There were no requests from Directors for items other than regular agenda items for the next regular Board meeting scheduled for April 19, 2005.
14. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the MWD Board of Directors, the meeting was adjourned at 5:28 p.m.
Approved:
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Robert M. Edmonston, President
Attest:
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Robert L. Roebuck, Secretary
