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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 to speak on items not on the agenda.
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CONSENT CALENDAR Following Board discussion, it was moved by Director Drewry, seconded by Director Wilson and unanimously carried to approve the Consent Calendar as amended. |
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Business & Finance A. Proposed reserve Balance Changes This item was introduced by Ms. Kerman. Following Board discussion, it was move by Director Drewry, seconded by Director Wilson, and unanimously approved to make the recommended adjustment to the designated reserve balances. B. Consideration of MWD Water Rates and SErvice Charges for 2004 1. Resolution No. 1968: Adoption of Water Rates and Service Charges for 2004. Following Board discussion, it was moved by Director Drewry, and seconded by Director Wilson to adopt Resolution No. 1968, to become effective January 1, 2004, and passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Directors Abel, Drewry, Edmonston, Puddicombe, and Wilson Noes: None Absent: None C. Claim of Matthew Lux for Property Damage at 614 Cowles Road Following Board discussion, it was moved by Director Puddicombe, seconded by Director Edmonston, and unanimously carried to reject Mr. Lux’s claim and forward the matter to District’s insurance carrier, ACWA/JPIA. |
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ENGINEERING/DISTRIBUTION/TREATMENT A. West Mountain Drive Main Extension Project
Mr. Mosby highlighted
this item and introduced Mr. Malear and Mr. Schillinger representing W.
Mountain Dr. homeowners. Following Board discussion it was moved by
Director Wilson, seconded by Director Puddicombe, and unanimously carried to
approve the proposed main extension project, subject to the stipulations
noted in the staff memo; approve the receipt of bids for the project and
Lash Construction as the qualified low bidder; and approve the CEQA Notice
of Exemption finding for the project. B. Award of Bid for MFPD / MWD 2003/04 joint Fire hydrant Replacement Program Following Board discussion, it was moved by Director Puddicombe, seconded by Director Edmonston, and unanimously carried to approve the bid from Tierra Contracting as the lowest responsible bid for the project and authorize staff to prepare the notice of award of contract and notice to proceed for this work subject to the stipulations noted in the staff memo. C. Ortega Reservoir Project update Mr. Mosby and Ms. Kerman presented this item and answered Directors’ questions. |
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Ordinances and Resolutions A. REsolution No. 1969, amending Resolution No. 1953 Adopting Group Medical Plan This item was continued to the December Board meeting. |
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DIRECTOR AND STAFF MEETING REPORTS A. CACHUMA CONSERVATION RELEASE BOARD MEETINGs OF November 3 & 10, 2003; Board information 1. State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Hearing Technical Issues Update 2. Member Unit Legal Issues Update President Abel reported on the subject meetings and called the Directors’ attention to the information provided in their agenda packets. B. Oral Report — CACHUMA OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE BOARD MEETINGs OF October 27, 2003 President Abel reported on the subject meeting. C. Oral Report — CENTRAL COAST WATER AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING OF October 2003
Director Puddicombe reported on the subject
meeting. D. Oral Report — SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SPECIAL DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION MEETING OF October 2003 Director Wilson reported on the subject meeting. E. Oral Report — Association of Water Agencies of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY MEETING OF October 2003 Director Wilson reported on the subject meeting. |
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COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Oral Report — OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Director Puddicombe reported on the activities of the Operations Committee. B. Oral Report — FINANCE COMMITTEE Director Drewry reported on the activities of the Finance Committee. C. Oral Report — PUBLIC INFORMATION COMMITTEE Director Abel reported on the activities of the Public Information Committee. |
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MANAGEment REPORT A. PENDING ISSUES Update Ms. Kerman reported on pending issues not covered elsewhere in the agenda. |
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LEGAL MATTERS A. DISTRICT COUNSEL REPORT Mr. Wullbrandt mentioned that HR 1648 had been passed by the House of Representatives. He had nothing else to report on legal or legislative matters of interest to the Board. B. Recess to Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(A) Pending Litigation: Ocean View Estates Homeowners’ Association v Montecito Water District, Et al.; Case No. 1067147 C. Recess to Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(A) Pending Litigation: State Water REsources Control Board Santa Ynez River Water Rights Hearings The Board adjourned to closed session pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(A) at 3:45 p.m. to discuss the above captioned items. The Board reconvened in open session at 5:05 p.m. and reported that no action was taken. |
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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 December 16, 2003. |
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ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the MWD Board of Directors, the meeting was adjourned at 5:07 p.m. |
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Approved:
_________________________________ Jan E. Abel, President
Attest:
__________________________________ Evalyn Kerman, Acting Secretary
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