3.  CONSENT CALENDAR

 

Following Board discussion, it was moved by Director Abel, seconded by Director Puddicombe, and unanimously carried to approve the consent calendar as revised.

 

 

 

4.  Time Certain Item —2:15 – 2:30 p.m.

 

A.                 Ratification of 2004-05 CCRB/ID#1 Budget;

 

President Drewry introduced Ms Rees, of CCRB.  Ms Rees presented the CCRB/ID#1 Budget for 2004-05 and answered Directors’ questions.

 

Following Board discussion, it was moved by Director Abel, seconded by Director Puddicombe, and unanimously carried to ratify the CCRB/ID#1 2004-05 Budget as presented.

 

5.  Time Certain Item — 2:30 – 3:00 P.M.

A.                 Ortega Water Quality Project

 

Mr. Roebuck introduced Mr. Dave Johnson, Ortega Project Manager.  Mr. Johnson reported on the status of the Ortega Project including meetings with the Engineering Manager and Kurt Souza of the CA Dept of Health, and meeting with Counsel on permit and Bureau of Reclamation issues.  Discussions and meetings have been dealing with scheduling issues in light of the delay caused by the necessity of an EIR and the timing limits of the loan.

 

Mr. Johnson highlighted the recent meeting of the Joint Ortega Committee, which consists of two members of MWD’s Board and two members of CVWD’s Board, as well as both General Managers. 

 

Mr. Johnson highlighted the activities of the Ortega Team meeting of May 17, 2004.  The Ortega Team has tentatively scheduled a public hearing on the Ortega Notice of Preparation on June 8 at 6:30.

 

Following his presentation, Mr. Johnson answered Directors’ questions.

 

6.  district Operations Report

 

A.                 Fire Hydrant Replacement Program – 2003/04 Summary

Mr. Roebuck presented the 2003-04 summary of the joint MWD/MFPD Fire Hydrant Replacement Program and answered Directors’ questions.

 

B.                 Evans Avenue Emergency Water Main Replacement Project

Mr. Roebuck reported that District staff and Tierra Contracting completed the full replacement of main on Evans Avenue in Summerland.  Public comment on the project and was very positive.

 

 

C.                MWD / IVydene Water Main Program – Status REport

Mr. Roebuck and Mr. Mosby reported on the status of the Ivydene cost-share main extension project.

 

New water services are being installed for the new water meters serving Ivydene customers.  All Ivydene customers have completed or are in the process of installing the new service line to each residence.

 

D.                Juncal Dam / Jameson Lake – California Division of Safety of Dams Annual Inspection and Maintenance Report

Mr. Roebuck and Mr. Mosby reported on this item and answered Directors’ questions.

 

7.  GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT                                                                                       

 

A.                 Ongoing Projects Update

Mr. Roebuck called the Directors’ attention to the information on ongoing District projects provided in their agenda packets and answered Directors’ questions.

B.                 Sycamore Canyon Road Water Main Replacement Project – Letters to Montecito Sanitary District & COMB

Mr. Roebuck will bring a written report to the Board at the June Board meeting on the letters they authorized him to send to MSD and COMB concerning costs incurred in the Sycamore Canyon Main Replacement Project and the responses he had received.

C.                Purchase of Additional State Water

Mr. Roebuck reported on progress made so far in attempting to purchase additional State Water Project water.

Mr. Roebuck reminded the Board of the Budget Workshop coming up at the end of the month.

8. Ordinances and Resolutions

A.                 Change to Directors’ fees – Annual Maximum

President Drewry introduced this item and led the Board discussion on whether to draft an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 84.  Following discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to direct staff to research preparation of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 84 to be presented for vote at the July Board meeting.

 

9. LEGAL MATTERS                                                                                                                     

 

A.                 Review of Legal Services Estimate for 2004/05

Mr. Wullbrandt reviewed with the Board the proposed budget for legal services in the coming fiscal year.

B.                 Recent and Pending Legal Matters REview

Mr. Wullbrandt reviewed with the Board matters he is currently working on for District, and those which are pending.

 

 

10.  DIRECTOR AND STAFF MEETING REPORTS

 

A.