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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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PUBLIC FORUM There were no members of the public present who wished to speak on items not on the agenda.
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CONSENT CALENDAR Director Puddicombe requested that the Payment of Bills be removed from the consent calendar for questions. Director Edmonston requested that the August 2002 Cash Flow with September 2002 Sales be removed from the consent calendar for questions. After Board discussion, it was moved by Director Puddicombe, seconded by Director Wilson and unanimously carried to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. |
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Board of Directors
A. Time Certain, 2:15: Appeal by Santa Barbara Cemetery Association, 901 Channel Drive President Abel, as a member of the Appeals Committee, presented the appeal and the Committee’s recommendation to the Board. Mr. Pedersen and Mr. Thwing presented the Cemetery Association’s comments to the Board. After Board discussion, it was moved by Director Drewry, seconded by Director Puddicombe, and carried, with Director Edmonston abstaining, to grant the Santa Barbara Cemetery Association a rate equivalent to the recreational rate. B. Time Certain, 2:30: Presentation by Bob Braitman, Executive Officer, LAFCO, on Municipal Service Reviews Mr. Braitman showed a PowerPoint presentation on LAFCO and Municipal Service Reviews and answered questions from the Board. |
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ENGINEERING/DISTRIBUTION/TREATMENT
A. Ortega Reservoir Project update Mr. Adjarian called the Board’s attention to the information sheet on the progress of the Ortega Project, contained in their agenda packets, and answered Directors’ questions. |
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Business and Finance
A. Time Certain, 3:30: MWD fy 2001/02 Audit: Report to management and Proposed Response Mr. Bill Jackson, of MacFarlane, Faletti & Co., presented the Board with the MWD FY 2001/02 audit and Report to Management, and answered Board members’ questions. Following Board discussion, it was moved by Director Drewry, seconded by Director Wilson, and unanimously carried to accept the MWD FY 2001/02 Audit and approve the proposed MWD response to the Management Letter. B. Proposed MWD Reserve Balance Changes After Board discussion, it was moved by Director Wilson, seconded by Director Drewry and unanimously carried to approve making the changes to the MWD reserve balance recommended by the Finance Committee. C. Annual Review of MWD 30-year Financial Plan Projection Mr. Adjarian & Ms. Kerman presented this item to the Board and answered Directors’ questions. It was noted that the District is on track with its financial plan projections. |
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Ordinances & Resolutions
A. Resolution No. 1947, Adoption of Deferred Compensation plan Amendment It was moved by Director Drewry, seconded by Director Wilson and carried by the following roll-call vote to approve Resolution No. 1947 as presented. Ayes: Directors Abel, Drewry, Edmonston, Puddicombe and Wilson Noes: None |
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DIRECTOR AND STAFF MEETING REPORTS
A. CACHUMA CONSERVATION RELEASE BOARD MEETING OF September 23, 2002; Board information
1. State Water Resources Control Board Hearing Technical Issues Update. 2. Member Unit Legal Issues Update. President Abel reported on the subject meeting.
B. CACHUMA OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE BOARD MEETING OF September 23, 2002 President Abel reported on the subject meeting.
C. CENTRAL COAST WATER AUTHORITY Director Puddicombe reported on developments with CCWA, although there was no September meeting.
D. SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SPECIAL DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION MEETING OF September 2002 Director Wilson reported on the subject meeting. E. ACWA Chair, VIce Chair & Board Meetings, September 26-27, 2002, Sacramento, CA President Abel reported on the subject meeting. She informed the Board that, due to the illness of Mr. Doug Harrison, ACWA has appointed Mr. Mike Solomon as ACWA Treasurer. President Abel also reported that mutual water companies, which are in the Affiliate category at ACWA, are asking for voting rights and that the ACWA Board voted to endorse Proposition 50 after considerable debate.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
A. OPERATIONS COMMITTEE The Operations Committee had not yet had their October meeting and had nothing to report.
B. FINANCE COMMITTEE Directors Wilson and Drewry reported on the activities of the Finance Committee.
President Abel reported on the activities of the Public Information Committee. |
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GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
A. PENDING ISSUES Update Mr. Adjarian reviewed for the Board an informational spreadsheet briefly highlighting the status of pending issues. B. Reminder: MWD Employee Awards Luncheon, October 17, 2002, 12:00–2:30 p.m. Mr. Adjarian reminded the Board of this upcoming event. C. Reminder: MWD Board Meeting, November 26, 2002, 2:00 p.m. Mr. Adjarian reminded the Board of this upcoming meeting. |
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LEGAL MATTERS
A. DISTRICT COUNSEL REPORT
Mr. Wullbrandt updated the Board on pending legislation to transfer title of the former Summerland Water District facilities from USBR to MWD. The bill has passed out of the House Resources Committee on unanimous vote and is ready to come to the floor. It was uncertain whether Congress would act on this bill in the current session, or whether HR 5399 would be deferred to 2003. |
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Correspondence/news Articles/reports/documents |
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AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS There were no requests from Directors for items other than regular agenda items for the next regular Board meeting scheduled for November 26, 2002.
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ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the MWD Board of Directors, the meeting was adjourned at 5:15 p.m.
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Approved:
__________________________________ Jan E. Abel, President
Attest:
__________________________________ Frederick J. Adjarian, Secretary
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