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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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The Board considered two urgent resolutions pursuant to Government Code §54956.5 to enable the Board to take action on items not on the agenda. It was moved by Director Drewry, seconded by Director Wilson and passed by the following roll-call vote to approve Resolution No. 1964, to add to the agenda the ratification of COMB’s decision to enter to an agreement with Whitaker Contractors, Inc.
It was moved by Director Drewry, seconded by Director Wilson and passed by the following roll-call vote to approve Resolution No. 1965, to add to the agenda the revision of MWD’s Directors’ compensation and reimbursement policy.
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PUBLIC FORUM There were no members of the public present to speak on items not on the agenda.
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CONSENT CALENDAR Mr. Mosby amended and amplified the Water Production Report. Following Board discussion, it was moved by Director Edmonston, seconded by Director Drewry, and unanimously carried, to approve the Consent Calendar as amended. |
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Board of Directors A. October MWD Board Meeting, Change of Date It was agreed among the Board Members that the Board would meet for their next regular meeting on October 17, 2003 with a special meeting for General Manager candidate interviews on October 16. [The October 16 date was later found to be impractical, and the Board meeting for GM candidate interviews was scheduled for October 29 instead.] B. Recognition of United States Department of Commerce, NOAA, Award to MWD President Abel reported on the award of recognition from the National Weather Service for 75 years of Weather Observation at Juncal Dam. C. Discussion of Revision of Directors’ compensation and reimbursement policy. Director Drewry introduced the Finance Committee’s revision of the Directors’ Compensation and Reimbursement Policy. Following Board discussion, the vote on this matter was deferred to the October meeting.
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Business & Finance A. Claim of Dr. Ted Thoreson for Property Damage at 590 Freehaven Drive Following Board discussion, it was moved by Director Edmonston, seconded by Director Drewry, and unanimously carried to reject Dr. Thoreson’s claim. |
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ENGINEERING/DISTRIBUTION/TREATMENT A. Miramar Beach Main Extension Project, Final Accounting Mr. Mosby presented the final accounting for the Miramar Beach Main Extension Project and answered Directors’ questions. Mr. Ashcraft expressed the homeowners’ appreciation for the good outcome for this project. Following Board discussion, it was moved by Director Edmonston, seconded by Director Wilson, and unanimously carried to approve the final project cost accounting, authorize the refund of all unused funds on deposit from MBHOA and to appropriate funding not to exceed $11,100 from the 1998A Bond funds for those costs exceeding the budgeted amount on the project. B. Draft MWD 2000 Conservation Plan, incorporating USBR comments Ms. Kerman introduced this item. Following Board discussion, it was moved by Director Wilson, seconded by Director Edmonston, and unanimously carried to approve and adopt the revised MWD 2000 Conservation Plan as presented. C. Sycamore Canyon Road Main REplacement Project, Construction Status Report Mr. Mosby reported on the status of the Sycamore Canyon Road Main Replacement Project and answered Directors’ questions. D. Request by US Geological Survey Annual Cooperative Program Following Board discussion, it was moved by Director Edmonston, seconded by Director Wilson, and unanimously carried to accept and approve USGS’s proposal for continuation of the annual cooperative water resources program at Jameson Lake and authorize the Board President to sign the agreement. E. Ortega Reservoir Project update Mr. Mosby and Ms. Kerman answered Directors’ questions on this item. |
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Ordinances and Resolutions A. Resolution Ratifying a Decision of the Cachuma Operation and Maintenance Board to Enter Into a Loan Agreement with Mid-State Bank & Trust This item was removed from the agenda, because no action was taken by the Cachuma Operations and Maintenance Board on this item. COMB was unable to get a letter of opinion from Bond Counsel that the loan would be a tax exempt transaction. B. Resolution No. 1966, Approving an Amendment to the Cachuma Operations Maintenance Board Joint Powers Agreement Following Board discussion, it was moved by Director Edmonston, seconded by Director Drewry, and carried by the following roll-call vote to approve Resolution No. 1966 as presented:
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Directors Abel, Drewry, and Edmonston
C. Resolution No. 1967, Ratifying the decision of the Cachuma Operations Maintenance Board to enter into a contract agreement with Whitaker Contractors, Inc. Following Board discussion, it was moved by Director Wilson, seconded by Director Edmonston, and passed by the following roll-call vote to approve Resolution No. 1967 as presented.
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Directors Abel, Drewry, Edmonston, and Wilson It was then moved by Director Edmonston, seconded by Director Drewry, and unanimously passed to appropriate up to $80,200 from the Capital Repair and Replacement Reserve for MWD’s cost share of the COMB Whitaker Contract. |
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DIRECTOR AND STAFF MEETING REPORTS A. CACHUMA CONSERVATION RELEASE BOARD MEETING OF August 26, 2003 1. State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Hearing Technical Issues Update 2. Member Unit Legal Issues Update 3. Notice of SWRCB Phase 2 Hearing 4. SWRCB Draft EIR 5. SWRCB Hearing officer site visit President Abel reported on the subject meeting and called the Directors’ attention to the materials furnished in their agenda packets. B. CACHUMA OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE BOARD MEETINGs OF August 26 and september 16, 2003 President Abel reported on the subject meetings. C. CENTRAL COAST WATER AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING OF July 2003 Director Puddicombe being absent, the report was deferred to the next meeting. D. SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SPECIAL DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION MEETING OF August 2003 Director Wilson had reported on the subject meeting in the previous Board meeting. |
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COMMITTEE REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS A. OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Director Edmonston reported on the activities of the Operations Committee, highlighting dealings with Ivydene Water Co. and a proposed West Mountain Drive main extension project. B. FINANCE COMMITTEE Directors Wilson and Drewry noted that the activities of the Finance Committee had already been covered. C. PUBLIC INFORMATION COMMITTEE President Abel reported that the Public Information Committee would meet the following day, September 17, 2003, on the next edition of the MWD Newsletter and the lodging industry conservation information program. |
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MANAGEment REPORT A. PENDING ISSUES Update The Board reviewed the Pending Issues report with Ms. Kerman. |
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LEGAL MATTERS A. DISTRICT COUNSEL REPORT Mr. Wullbrandt reported that the hearing on the Oceanview Homeowners’ case is set for October. There has been no further action on the second units issues; both planning commissions will be meeting on September 25. |
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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 October 14, 2003. Directors’ compensation |
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ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the MWD Board of Directors, the meeting was adjourned at 5:32 p.m.
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Approved:
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