Director Wilson requested that the Minutes of the February 19, 2002 Board meeting, the Water Works Operation Report of February 2002, and the Payment of Bills for February 2002 be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion and revision. President Abel requested that the Minutes of March 12, 2002 be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion and revision. A motion was made by Director Drewry, seconded by Director Bachman, and carried, to approve the March 12, 2002 and February 19, 2002 minutes, the February 2002 Water Works Operation Report, and the February 2002 Payment of Bills as amended and the Consent Calendar as presented.

1. approval of timeline And notice of vacancy for board vacancy

President Abel presented the timeline for filling the vacancy that will be left on the Board when Director Bachman’s resignation takes effect. After Board discussion, it was moved by Director Wilson, seconded by Director Drewry, and unanimously carried to approve the Notice of Vacancy and timeline as presented.

General Manager Adjarian presented a draft of a letter to the residents concerned in the unauthorized meter sharing on East Mountain Drive, outlining the Operations Committee’s recommendation for resolving the situation.

After Board discussion, it was moved by Director Bachman, seconded by Director Drewry and unanimously carried to approve the letter as amended reflecting the specific actions recommended by the Operations Committee.

2. riven rock park water main extension program, phase 2

Mr. Adjarian briefly updated the Board on the status of Phase 2 work on the Riven Rock Park Main Extension Program, and answered Directors’ questions.

3. cold springs reservoir emergency repair work

Engineering Manager Mosby briefly updated the Board on the status of the emergency repair work being done at the Cold Springs Reservoir.

4. upper toro canyon road water main replacement project, phase 2

Mr. Mosby and Mr. Adjarian briefly reviewed for the Board the scope and status of phase 2 of the Upper Toro Canyon Road Main Replacement Project.

5. update on disinfection byproducts rule extension request by mwd to u.s. environmental protection agency

Mr. Adjarian shared with the Board the status of the District’s request for an extension on compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Stage 1 Disinfection Byproducts Rule.

"A resolution will be presented to the Board for adoption at a regular Board meeting of June 18, 2002 (which meeting for adoption must be at least 15 days after this statement), which resolution shall establish that the District’s various user fees, rates and charges for Fiscal Year 2002-03 do not exceed the costs reasonably borne by the District for providing the services for which the fees, rates and charges were made."

President Abel briefly reviewed for the Board the history of MWD’s relationship with the Montecito Association, and compared MWD’s level of support with that of other public entities in Montecito.

After Board discussion, it was moved by Director Bachman, seconded by Director Wilson, and unanimously carried to support the Montecito Association at the "Guardian" level of $250.

3. ratification of sbwpa name change in jpa

President Abel presented the request from the Association of Water Agencies of Santa Barbara County that Joint Powers Agreement member agencies approve an amendment to the JPA to reflect the change of the name of their organization from "Santa Barbara Water Purveyors Agency" to "Association of Water Agencies of Santa Barbara County."

After brief discussion, it was moved by Director Wilson, seconded by Director Drewry and unanimously carried to approve the amendment to the JPA as noted above.

President Abel and Mr. Adjarian presented the resolution of appreciation for Dan Masnada. After brief discussion, it was moved by Director Drewry, seconded by Director Bachman and carried by the following roll call vote to pass Resolution No. 1931, as amended, expressing appreciation to Dan A. Masnada:

Ayes: President Abel, Directors Bachman, Drewry and Wilson

Noes: none

Absent: Director Puddicombe

President Abel called the Directors’ attention to the State Water Resources Control Board Technical Issues Update and the Member Unit Legal Issues Update found in their Board Packets.

President Abel reported that the COMB Board saw a presentation on the SCADA System. Basic cost to COMB member units, should it be decided to install such a system in the near future, is estimated at about $600,000.

Director Wilson reported to the Board on the subject meeting, where discussion centered on LAFCO dues paid by special districts.

President Abel and Mr. Wullbrandt reported on the subject conference.

In Director Puddicombe’s absence, President Abel and Director Bachman highlighted the activities of the Operations Committee.

Mr. Adjarian briefly updated the Board on pending issues, including the District’s annual water distribution system flushing program, the joint MWD/MFPD fire hydrant replacement program, the recent main break at Hot Springs and Coast Village Roads and the appointment of Bill Brennan as new Executive Director to CCWA.

Counsel Wullbrandt updated the Board on the status of federal legislation needed to complete the transfer of the Summerland WD facilities to MWD.

Mr. Wullbrandt briefly updated the Board on the status of the Ortega Reservoir Upgrade Project lawsuit.

President Abel requested that the matter of the disinfection byproducts rule be included on the agenda of the next regular Board meeting once this item has been reviewed by the Operations Committee.

Director Drewry requested that the Operations Committee present an updated timeline for the Ortega Project, showing the revised schedule for the Add/Alter Permit, at the next Board meeting.

Director Wilson requested that staff report on the current and projected South Coast water supply, including the prospect of a drought, at the April 16, 2002 meeting.

President Abel requested that the Board view Scott Engbloom’s presentation on the Salsipuedes Creek Project at the April 16, 2002 meeting.

There being no further business to come before the MWD Board of Directors, the meeting was adjourned at 5:20 p.m.

Approved:

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Jan E. Abel, President

Attest:

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Frederick J. Adjarian, Secretary