July 10, 2007

10:00 AM

Committee Members present: Alvin Edwards, Michelle Knight, Judi Lehman

Staff members present: David Berger, Rick Dickhaut, Darby Fuerst, Inder Osahan, Sara Reyes,

Eric Sandoval

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 10:04 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 July 2007

1) Consider Expenditure of Budgeted Funds to Purchase Computer Software and Hardware for the Video Surveillance System at the San Clemente Dam Fish Ladder

Darby Fuerst, Water Resources Manager reported on this item and answered questions from the committee. After some discussion, the committee requested that staff meet with NOAA and the Steelhead Association to discuss the possibility of a joint purchase and work effort. Additionally, it was requested that staff look into grant opportunities for this type of project. After further discussion, the committee recommended postponing this item to the August Board meeting so that staff can meet with the mentioned agencies and obtain further information for the Administrative Committee.

2) Consider Expenditure of Budgeted Funds for Geographical Information System Enterprise Edition and Image Processing Software Upgrade

Eric Sandoval, GIS Coordinator reported on this item and answered questions from the committee. After some discussion, the committee voted 3 to 0 to recommend the Board approve the Geographical Information System Enterprise Edition and Image Processing Software Upgrade.

3) Consider Expenditure of Budgeted Funds to Install Window in the District’s Office Building

Rick Dickhaut, Chief Financial Officer/Administrative Services Manager reported on this item and answered questions from the committee. The committee voted 3 to 0 to recommend the Board approve the installation of a window in the District’s office building.

4) Consider Expenditure of Budgeted Funds for Sleepy Hollow Steelhead Rearing Facility Stand-by-Generator Maintenance Service with Quinn Power Systems for Fiscal Year 2007-08

Darby Fuerst reported on this item and answered questions from the committee. The committee voted 3 to 0 to recommend the Board authorize the Sleepy Hollow Steelhead Rearing Facility stand-by generator maintenance service with Quinn Power Systems.

5) Consider Expenditure of Budgeted Funds for Fabrication of Replacement Protective Debris Screen for the Cooling Tower at the Sleepy Hollow Steelhead Rearing Facility

Darby Fuerst reported on this item and answered questions from the committee. The committee voted 3 to 0 to recommend the Board authorize fabrication of replacement protective debris screen for the Cooling Tower at the Sleepy Hollow Steelhead Rearing Facility.

6) Consider Adoption of Treasurer's Report for May 2007

Rick Dickhaut reported on this item and answered questions from the committee. The committee voted 3 to 0 to recommend the Board adopt the May 2007 Treasurer’s Report.

Other Business

7) Review Draft July 16, 2007 Board Meeting Agenda

The committee requested Consent Calendar Item 2 -- Consider Expenditure of Budgeted Funds to Purchase Computer Software and Hardware for the Video Surveillance System at the San Clemente Dam Fish Ladder be removed from the agenda. No additional changes were made.

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 10:56 AM. The next Administrative Committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 9, 2007 at 8:30 AM.

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