EXHIBIT 14-B

 

Draft Minutes

Administrative Committee of the

Monterey Peninsula Water Management District

May 2, 2006

 8:30 AM

 

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 8:35 AM in the District Conference Room. 

 

Committee Members present:            Alvin Edwards, Chair                                         

Michelle Knight                                                                  

Judi Lehman                                                                         

                                                                                               

Staff members present:                        David Berger

                                                                Rick Dickhaut

                                                                Joe Oliver

                                                                David Dettman                                                    

Stephanie Pintar

                                                                Rob Cline

                                                                Sara Reyes

 

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.

 

Item on Board Agenda for May 15, 2006;

 

1.                   Consider Expenditure of Budgeted Funds for Regional Collaborative Water Conservation Effort Regarding Development and Purchase of Water-Wise Gardening Software:  A Project of the Water Awareness Committee of Monterey County, Inc.

 

Rob Cline, Conservation Representative, reported on this item and answered questions from the committee.  After some discussion, the committee voted 3 to 0 to approve funding of this regional, collaborative conservation effort in the amount of $5,000.

 

2.                   Consider Expenditure of Budgeted Funds for Purchase of Insulated, Fiberglass Fish Rearing Trough

 

David Dettman, Sr. Fisheries Biologist, reported on this item and answered questions from the committee.  Mr. Dettman explained that a revised proposal from the Sacramento-based company, reflects a lesser cost to the District than previously quoted. Director Edwards requested the staff report to be presented to the Board on March 15, 2006 reflect this cost savings.  After some discussion, the committee voted 3 to 0 to authorize the expenditure of budgeted funds in a not-to-exceed amount of $26,400 for the purchase and shipping of eight, insulated, fiberglass rearing troughs, from D&T Fiberglass, Inc. and the associated support structures, tank covers, plumbing and electrical components that would be used at the Sleepy Hollow Steelhead Rearing Facility.

 

3.                   Consider Approval of Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Investment Report

 

Rick Dickhaut, Administrative Services Manager/Chief Financial Officer, reported on this item.  No questions were raised by the committee.  The committee voted 3 to 0 to approve the Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Investment Report.

 

4.                   Consider Adoption of Treasurer’s Report for March 2006

 

Rick Dickhaut reported on this item.  After some discussion and questions, the committee voted 3 to 0 to adopt the March 2006 Treasurer’s Report and financial statements.

 

Other Business

 

5.                   Review Draft May 15, 2006 Board Meeting Agenda

No changes were made to the May 15, 2006 Board Meeting agenda.

 

6.                   Review and Discuss Procedure for Implementation of Expense Reimbursement Policy – AB 1234

 

Mr. Dickhaut presented a draft Board Member Compensation/Mileage Claim Form that would be used to reimburse the Board for routine mileage in compliance with—AB 1234.  The committee reviewed the draft form and made no changes.  Mr. Dickhaut also reviewed the District’s Expense Claim Form which is used for other types of expenses.  Staff will submit the proposed, draft form to legal counsel for review.  Once finalized, the Board will receive forms along with instructions on how to complete.

 

Adjournment 

 

The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 AM.

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                   

 

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