REGULAR MEETING Minutes
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MONTECITO WATER DISTRICT
583 SAN YSIDRO ROAD, MONTECITO, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, May 17, 2005
2:00 P.M.
1:00
p.m.
Directors’ Field Trip to
Review Phase 1 Construction Progress
on Ortega Reservoir Improvement Project
The Directors met at the District office and traveled in a District vehicle to observe construction progress at the Ortega Reservoir Improvement Project site.
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
Evalyn Kerman, Business Manager
Mark Manion, for District Counsel, Price, Postel & Parma
Toni Bailey, Finance and Computer Specialist
Lois Werner, Recording Secretary
Guests Present:
Kate Rees
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. Time Certain Item; 2:15 p.m.
A. Ratification of 2005-06 CCRB/ID#1 Budget
Director Abel presented Ms Kate Rees, CCRB Manager, who briefly highlighted the CCRB/ID#1 Budget and answered Directors’ questions. Following discussion it was moved by Director Abel, seconded by Director Puddicombe, and unanimously carried to ratify the Budget approved by the CCRB Board.
5. LEGAL MATTERS
A. Recent and Pending Legal Matters Review
Mr. Wullbrandt was not present and there was no review of pending legal matters.
B. Annual Legal Expense Analysis
The Directors discussed the legal expense analysis that was included in their agenda packets.
C. Request for OPINION of CA Attorney General on Directors’ Benefits, status Report
The Board discussed the status of the Board’s request for an opinion from the State Attorney General on the matter of Directors’ benefits. A letter has been sent to Assemblymember Pedro Nava requesting that he ask for the Attorney General’s opinion on the District’s behalf. The earlier letter to the previous office holder, Hannah-Beth Jackson, was never followed up on by her office.
D. 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
The Board of Directors adjourned to closed session on the above item at 3:23 p.m.
The Board reconvened at 3:27 p.m. President Edmonston reported that no action had been taken by the Board.
Legal Counsel departed at this point
6. district Operations Report
A. Ortega Reservoir Project Status Report and costs to date
Mr. Roebuck reported on the status of the Ortega Reservoir Improvement Project and answered Directors’ questions.
B. South Coast Conduit Intertie Project Status REport
Mr. Roebuck reported on the status of the SCC Intertie Project. The intertie is operational as of May 13, 2005.
C. 2005-06 Proposed Capital Improvement Program
Mr. Roebuck introduced the projects proposed for the 2005/06 Capital Improvement Program and discussed this program with the Directors. This item will be brought back to the Board in June after the Operations Committee has gone over the information.
D. Lilac Drive Main Replacement notice of completion
Mr. Roebuck informed the Board that the Lilac Drive Main Replacement Project is complete and the Notice of Completion will be recorded after signing.
E. Time Certain, 3:00 p.m. — Evapotranspiration Controller Presentation; Mike Clark
Mike Clark, District Water Conservation Specialist, showed the Board information on evapotranspiration controllers for irrigation / watering systems and discussed operation and the advantages of use in terms of conservation of water.
7. Business
A. Nine month Financial Statement and Budget Report
Ms Kerman presented the nine month financials and answered Directors’ questions.
B. Nine Month Investment Report
There was no Board discussion on this informational item.
C. Ratification of Association of Water AGencies of Santa Barbara County Budget
Mr. Roebuck introduced this item and answered Directors’ questions. Following Board discussion, it was moved by Director Puddicombe, seconded by Director Wilson, and unanimously carried to ratify the 1005/06 budget of the Association of Water Agencies of Santa Barbara County.
8. GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
A. Ongoing Projects Update
Mr. Roebuck presented his ongoing projects update and answered Directors’ questions.
B. Cater Tour and Presentation, May 25, 2005 (Oral)
Mr. Roebuck reminded the Board of the upcoming tour and presentation at Cater Treatment Plant and distributed a draft agenda for the event.
9. DIRECTOR AND STAFF MEETING REPORTS
A. CACHUMA CONSERVATION RELEASE BOARD MEETING OF April 25, 2005
Director Abel reported on the subject meeting and called the Directors’ attention to the materials provided in their agenda packets.
B. CACHUMA OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE BOARD MEETING OF April 25, 2005
Director Abel reported on the subject meeting and called the Directors’ attention to the COMB Goals and Objectives update found in their agenda packets.
C. Central Coast Water Authority Meeting of April 28, 2005
Director Puddicombe reported on the subject meeting.
D. SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SPECIAL DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION MEETING OF April 25, 2004
Director Wilson reported on the subject meeting, where the General Manager of the Goleta Sanitary District was the presenter.
E. Association of Water Agencies of Santa Barbara County Meeting of April 22, 2005
Director Wilson reported on the subject meeting. The Association will dissolve at the end of this year.
F. ACWA 2005 Spring Conference, San Jose, May 4-6, 2005
Director Abel and Mr. Roebuck reported on the ACWA Spring Conference they attended in San Jose. The theme of the Conference was the ACWA Water Blueprint. Director Abel distributed packets containing the blueprint, No Time to Waste: A Blueprint for California Water and other supporting documents.
10. COMMITTEE REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
A. OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
Directors Puddicombe and Edmonston reported that Dr. Bachman is finalizing his study. All other Operations Committee activities had been covered elsewhere in the meeting.
B. FINANCE COMMITTEE
Directors Wilson and Drewry reported that all Finance Committee activities had been covered elsewhere in the meeting.
C. PUBLIC INFORMATION COMMITTEE
Directors Abel and Drewry reported on the activities of the Public Information Committee. Work on the Water Quality Report edition of the Newsletter is underway and will be completed at the next meeting on June 15. The Committee also discussed the WAC postcard and the postcard to be sent out in case of a dry period before the Ortega Reservoir is back online.
11. Board information Items
No action was taken on these informational items presented to the Board.
12. AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS
Directors Wilson and Edmonston requested a report on groundwater levels in the District be added to the agenda for the next regular Board meeting scheduled for June 21, 2005.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the MWD Board of Directors, the meeting was adjourned at 5:12 p.m.
Approved:
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Robert M. Edmonston, President
Attest:
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Robert L. Roebuck, Secretary
