April 9, 2007

8:30 AM

Committee Members present: Michelle Knight, Judi Lehman

Committee Members absent: Alvin Edwards

Staff members present: David Berger, Rick Dickhaut, Andy Bell, Joe Oliver, Kevan Urquhart, Stephanie Pintar, Arlene Tavani, Sara Reyes

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 8:40 AM in the District Conference Room.

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.

Items on Board Agenda for April 16, 2007

1. Consider Adoption of Resolution 2007-02 – Amending Fees and Charges Table – Rule 60

Stephanie Pintar, Water Demand Manager, reported on this item and answered questions from the committee. After some discussion, the committee voted 2 to 0 to recommend the Board adopt Resolution 2007-06 Amending Rule 60, Fees and Charges Table. The committee also agreed that further review under the section Action on any Appeal/Variance be conducted and modified if necessary.

2. Consider Authorization of Budgeted Funds to Contract with Ventana Wildlife Society for Carmel River Avian Habitat Monitoring

Andy Bell, District Engineer and Thomas Christensen, Riparian Projects Coordinator, reported on this item and answered questions from the committee. After some discussion, the committee requested staff to modify the staff report on this item to clarify the proposal from Ventana Wildlife Society. Additionally, the committee requested that staff contact Ventana Wilderness Society to request a brief presentation at the April 2007 Board meeting. The committee voted 2 to 0 to recommend Board approval of this item.

3. Authorize Expenditure of Budgeted Funds for Purchase of a Storage Container for the Sleepy Hollow Steelhead Rearing Facility

Kevan Urqhuart, Sr. Fisheries Biologist, reported on this item and answered questions from the committee. The committee voted 2 to 0 to recommend the Board authorize this purchase.

4. Consider Adoption of Resolution 2007-03 – Amend MPWMD Meeting Rules Establishing Annual Rotation of the Vice Chair into the Position of Chair

Arlene Tavani, Executive Assistant to the General Manager reported on this item and answered questions from the committee. The committee voted 2 to 0 to recommend the Board adopt Resolution 2007-03.

5. Consider Adoption of Treasurer’s Report for February 2007

Rick Dickhaut, Administrative Services Manager/Chief Financial Officer, reported on this item and answered questions from the committee. The committee voted 2 to 0 to recommend the Board adopt the February 2007 Treasurer’s report.

Other Business

6. Review Draft April 16, 2007 Board Meeting Agenda

No changes were made to the agenda.

7. Review Draft April 19, 2007 Strategic Planning Retreat Agenda

No changes were made to the agenda.

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 9:41 AM. The next Administrative Committee meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 14, 2007 at 8:30 AM.

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