EXHIBIT 19-B

 

Draft Minutes

Administrative Committee of the

Monterey Peninsula Water Management District

August 5, 2004, 8:15 AM

 

 

1.            Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 8:17 AM in the District Conference Room. 

 

Committee members present:                  Alvin Edwards

Judi Lehman

Michelle Knight                                                                               

 

Staff members present:                  David Berger

                                                                    Rick Dickhaut

Inder Osahan

Stephanie Pintar

Joe Oliver

Sara Reyes

 

2.            Oral Communications Anyone wishing to address the committee on a matter not listed on the agenda may do so during oral communications.  Public comment on any other matter listed on the agenda is appropriate at the time the item is being discussed by the committee.

 

No public comment was received.

 

3.             Items on Board Agenda for August 16, 2004

 

Consider Authorization to Purchase a Server for the Water Demand Division

 

After some discussion, the committee recommended approval 3 to 0.

 

Consider Authorization to Use Conservation Contingency to Fund Temporary Employee in Water Demand Division Resulting from Workload Impacts of Proposed California-American Water Moratorium

 

Stephanie Pintar, Water Demand Manager, reported that the need for assistance from a temporary employee has increased due to the proposed Cal-Am water moratorium and the resignation of a Conservation Representative, effective August 9, 2004.  During the recruiting period for the vacant position in the Water Demand Division, additional funds will be available to allow for additional hours worked for the temporary employee.  After some discussion, the committee requested the staff report for the August 16, 2004 meeting be modified to reflect the new hours desired for the temporary employee as well as a not-to exceed amount for this expenditure.  The committee agreed on the changes and recommended approval 3 to 0.

 

Consider Extension of United States Geological Survey Cooperative Agreement for Water Year 2005

 

After some discussion, the committee recommended approval 3 to 0.

 

Consider Approval of Fourth Quarter Investment Report

 

After some discussion, the committee recommended approval 3 to 0.

 

 

 

Semi-Annual Financial Report on the CAWD/PBCSD Wastewater Reclamation Project

 

This item was presented as information to the committee.  No formal action was taken.

 

4.            Other Business

·         Authorization of General Manager to Use District Vehicle in Accordance with Section III C of Employment Agreement

The committee voted 3 to 0 to add this item to the August 5, 2004 Administrative Committee meeting for action.  After some discussion, the committee voted 3 to 0 to recommend approval.

 

·         Review Draft August 16, 2004 Board Meeting Agenda

Chair Edwards requested to add the following item as an Action Item to the August 16, 2004 agenda, Provide Direction on a Proposed Memorandum of Understanding with the Pajaro/Sunny Mesa Community Services District for Investigations into Development of a Desalination Project in Moss Landing.  Director Edwards requested that a Special Administrative Committee meeting be scheduled for August 16, 2004 at 6:30 PM to review and discuss the proposed MOU.  General Manager Berger will speak with District Counsel to determine if this matter can be discussed in an open or closed session meeting of the Administrative Committee.

 

5.            Director Comments/Future Items

Schedule September 2004 Administrative Committee Meeting

 

The next Administrative Committee meeting was scheduled for September 14, 2004 at 8:15 in the District Conference Room.

 

6.            Adjournment 

The meeting was adjourned at 9:17 AM.

 

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