The following items are to be approved or accepted by vote on one motion unless a Board member requests separate consideration:

1. Minutes of September 18, 2001 Board Meeting
2. Water Production Report for September 2001
3. Water Sales Reports for September 2001
4. Water Works Operation Report for September 2001
5. Investment of District Funds
6. Payment of Bills for September 2001
7. August 2001 Cash Flow with September Sales
8. Accounts Receivable Write-Offs

President Abel requested that the Minutes of the September 18, 2001 Board Meeting

be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion and revision. Director Bachman requested that the Water Sales Report be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion. A motion was made by Director Puddicombe, seconded by Director Wilson, and unanimously carried to approve the September 18, 2001 Minutes as amended and the Consent Calendar and Water Sales Report as presented.

1. PRESENTATION OF CONCEPTUAL DESIGN OPTIONS FOR DISTRICT OFFICE building IMPROVEMENTS

President Abel introduced Mr. Don Sharpe, AIA, to the Board. Mr. Sharpe presented to the Board concept plans and proposed schedules for the conference resource room and office improvements. The Board discussed the proposed improvements and Mr. Sharpe answered Directors’ questions. The Board approved the presentation, and directed Mr. Adjarian to solicit a formal proposal from Mr. Sharpe. President Abel appointed an ad hoc committee to consider this matter. The committee comprises herself, Director Puddicombe, and Director Drewry (alternate).

2. oral report: SECOND ANNUAL MWD EMPLOYEE appreciation LUNCHEON, OCTOBER 18, 2001, 12:00 – 2:30 P.M.

Mr. Adjarian reminded the Board about the District employee awards luncheon scheduled for Thursday, October 18. Four Board members indicated that they planned to attend.

 

3. MONTECITO BEAUTIFICATION DAY SIGN-UPS, NOVEMBER 3, 2001 8:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.

President Abel reminded the Board that, as in past years, a half-table has been reserved to display MWD information during the Montecito Beautification Day event. A signup sheet was circulated for Board members to indicate their choice of a time to staff the table.

1. Update on san ysidro road main replacement project

Mr. Adjarian presented material furnished in the Board packet regarding the progress of the San Ysidro Road Main Replacement Project.

1. PRESENTATION OF MWD AUDIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000/01

Mr. Reed Spangler, MacFarlane, Faletti & Co., presented the audit of the District’s FY 2000/01 Financial Statements. After Board discussion, a motion was made by Director Wilson, seconded by Director Drewry and unanimously carried that the Board of Directors approve the FY 2000/01 Audit and the proposed MWD response to the management letter as presented.

1. RESOLUTION NO. 1923: AUTHORIZING REPRESENTATIVES TO SIGN AND APPROVE DOCUMENTS FOR SAFE DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUNDS (SDWSRF) LOAN CONTRACT; Board Action.

After Board discussion, a motion was made by Director Puddicombe, seconded by Director Wilson and unanimously carried to approve MWD Resolution No. 1923 as amended. Board Secretary Adjarian called the roll for the Board’s decision on Resolution No. 1923 as follows:

Ayes: Directors Abel, Wilson, Puddicombe, Drewry and Bachman
Noes: none
Absent: none

President Abel called the Boards attention to CCRB materials provided in the Board packet.

President Abel called the Board’s attention to the COMB manager’s goals and objectives included in the Board packet. President Abel also reported on the special COMB meeting held October 15th concerning the COMB office building upgrade project.

Director Bachman reported on the meeting.

Director Wilson reported on the meeting.

President Abel reviewed the ACWA materials included in the Board packet. At their last meeting, the ACWA Board discussed its proposed 2002 goals. President Abel will share those goals with the MWD Board when the final draft is available. President Abel was re-elected to the ACWA Board of Directors. New Region 5 Board members from our area include Director Roger Orr from United Water Conservation District and Fred Lemere, President of the Carpinteria Valley Water District.

1. FINANCE COMMITTEE

Director Wilson said that the Finance Committee material had already been covered.

2. PUBLIC INFORMATION COMMITTEE

President Abel reported that the Public Information Committee will meet on October 24 to finalize the District newsletter. It is hoped that the new issue of the newsletter will be in customers mailboxes before Thanksgiving.

Mr. Adjarian briefly updated the Board on the status of the Cater Water Treatment Plant Upgrade, the Upper Toro Road Main Replacement Project, and ongoing maintenance projects at Jameson Lake.

Director Bachman requested that a status report on regional conjunctive use options being explored by MWD be placed on the next agenda.

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