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OF A REGULAR MEETING 583 SAN YSIDRO ROAD, MONTECITO, CALIFORNIA CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by President Abel at 2:00 p.m.
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PUBLIC FORUM There were no members of the public present who wished to speak on items not on the agenda.
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CONSENT CALENDAR After Board discussion, it was moved by Director Wilson, seconded by Director Drewry and unanimously carried, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. |
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Time Certain 2:15 — Closed Session
A. recess to closed session pursuant to government code section 54956.9 (a); conference with legal counsel —existing litigation: Planning and Conservation League Vs Department of Water Resources and Central Coast Water Authority.; case no. 95CS03216 Sacramento County Superior Court (Monterey Amendment Litigation)
The Board recessed to closed session at 2:10 to discuss the above item. The Board reconvened at 3:40. President Abel reported that no action had been taken. |
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ENGINEERING/DISTRIBUTION/TREATMENT
A. Greenwell Avenue Main Extension Project – Notice of Completion Mr. Adjarian presented this item. After Board discussion, it was moved by Director Puddicombe, seconded by Director Edmonston, and unanimously carried to approve and authorize the recording of the Notice of Completion for the Greenwell Avenue Water Main Extension Project. B. Miramar Beach Main Extension — Amendment to Scope of Work Mr. Adjarian and Mr. Mosby presented this item and answered Directors’ questions. After Board discussion, it was moved by Director Wilson, seconded by Director Puddicombe, and unanimously carried to ratify the General Manager’s action to extend and loop the Miramar Beach 8-inch water main as described in the accompanying staff report. C. Update on MWD Water Supply Mr. Mosby presented this item and answered Directors’ questions. President Abel requested that this item be reviewed in detail with the Board’s Operations Committee and then brought before the Board at the April meeting for further discussion if needed. D. ORTEGA RESERVOIR 1. Project Update Mr. Adjarian reported to the Board on the status of the Ortega Reservoir Project and the Carpinteria Reservoir Project. 2. Second Amendment to Cooperative Agreement Among the United States, Carpinteria Valley Water District and Montecito Water District for Additions and Alterations to the South Coast Conduit, Carpinteria Section Mr. Manion presented this item and answered Directors’ questions. After Board discussion, it was moved by Director Edmonston, seconded by Director Drewry, and unanimously carried to approve and authorize the President to execute the second amendment to the Cooperative Agreement on the Ortega Reservoir Cover Project or an agreement that is in substantial conformity to the agreement presented. |
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Business and Finance
A. Montecito Association Annual Dues After Board discussion, the Board referred the matter to the Finance Committee to bring back to the Board with a recommendation next month. |
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Ordinances / Resolutions
A. Resolution No. 1951, Adopting Revised Annual Certification REquirements for MWD AGricultural Use Classification Mr. Adjarian and Ms. Kerman introduced this item and answered Directors’ questions. Mr. Sam Frye requested to speak to the Board and asked questions about the Bureau of Reclamation requirements for verification of agricultural use. Following Board discussion, it was moved by Director Drewry, seconded by Director Edmonston, and carried by the following roll-call vote to approve Resolution No. 1951 as presented:
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DIRECTOR AND STAFF MEETING REPORTS SECTION 9
A. CACHUMA CONSERVATION RELEASE BOARD MEETING OF February 24, 2003; Board information 1. State Water Resources Control Board Hearing Technical Issues Update 2. Member Unit Legal Issues Update President Abel reported on the subject meeting and highlighted the documents included in the agenda packets. The CCRB Budget Committee has been appointed and the 2003-04 CCRB budget will be presented to MWD’s Board for ratification following approval by the CCRB Board. B. CACHUMA OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE BOARD MEETING OF February 24, 2003 President Abel reported on the subject meeting. The COMB Budget committee has been appointed and the draft 2003-04 COMB Budget will be presented at the April or May COMB Board meeting. C. CENTRAL COAST WATER AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING OF February 2003 The subject meeting was cancelled by CCWA. D. SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SPECIAL DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION MEETING OF January 2003 Director Wilson reported on the subject meeting and noted that the members had received a paper delineating how member cost shares are determined. E. ACWA Washington D.C. Conference, Washington D.C., march 2-5, 2003 In the absence of Counsel Wullbrandt, President Abel postponed the report on the subject conference, but did comment on the documents included in the agenda packet and highlighted their schedule of appointments while in Washington D.C. |
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COMMITTEE REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS A. OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Director Edmonston reported on the activities of the Operations Committee. B. FINANCE COMMITTEE Directors Wilson and Drewry reported that the concerns of the Finance Committee had been covered elsewhere in the meeting. C. PUBLIC INFORMATION COMMITTEE President Abel reported on the activities of the Public Information Committee and noted that the latest edition of the District Newsletter had gone to press and should arrive in customers’ mailboxes before the end of the month. In addition, the PI Committee has approved District participation in a free, County-sponsored distribution of water conservation materials to interested District customers in the lodging industry. |
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GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT A. PENDING ISSUES Update Mr. Adjarian clarified several items contained in the Pending Issues summary found in the Board’s agenda packets and answered Directors’ questions. B. Completion of IRS Review of District Capital Financing Mr. Adjarian reviewed the correspondence which successfully concluded this review. |
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LEGAL MATTERS A. DISTRICT COUNSEL REPORT Mr. Manion reported that there were no items to bring before the Board of legal or legislative interest to the District. |
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AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS There were no requests from Directors for items other than regular agenda items for next regular Board meeting scheduled for April 15, 2003. |
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ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the MWD Board of Directors, the meeting was adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
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