March 12, 2008

8:30 AM

Committee Members present: Alvin Edwards, Judi Lehman and David Pendergrass

Staff members present: David Berger, Rick Dickhaut, Joe Oliver, Inder Osahan, Stephanie Pintar and Sara Reyes

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 8:32 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 March 17, 2008

1) Authorize Expenditure of Budgeted Reimbursable Funds to Contract for Consulting Services to Conduct Induction Data Logging at Seaside Basin Watermaster Sentinel Wells

Joe Oliver, Sr. Hydrogeologist reported on this item and answered questions from the committee. After discussion, the committee voted 2 to 0 to recommend the Board authorize expenditure of budgeted reimbursable funds to contract for consulting services to conduct induction data logging at Seaside Basin Water master Sentinel Wells. Director Edwards was not present for this item.

2) Consider Expenditure of Budgeted Funds to Contract with Graham Matthews and Associates to Complete a Preliminary Design for the Lower Carmel River Restoration Project

Dave Berger, General Manager reported on this item and answered questions from the committee. After brief discussion, the committee voted 3 to 0 to recommend the Board authorize expenditure of budgeted funds to contract with Graham Matthews and Associates.

3) Consider Expenditure of Budgeted Funds and Authorization to Enter into Professional Services Agreement for Water Demand Division Database Software Development

Inder Osahan, Chief Technology Officer presented a PowerPoint presentation to the committee. Stephanie Pintar, Water Demand Manager also reported on this item. Director Edwards requested this item be presented as an Action Item on the March 17 agenda. The committee requested that the presentation include the current process for issuing permits and contain static shots of the current system and the proposed system. Additionally, Director Pendergrass asked that the presentation demonstrate the benefits of the proposed database software. Director Lehman asked that the presentation emphasize that this is a continuous project with various upgrades to be made in the future. The committee voted 3 to 0 to recommend this item be presented as an Action Item on the March 17, 2008 agenda and that the Board recommend expenditure of budgeted funds and enter into professional services agreement for Water Demand Division Database Software development.

4) Consider Adoption of Treasurer's Report for January 2008

Rick Dickhaut, Chief Financial Officer reported on this item and answered questions from the committee. The committee voted 3 to 0 to recommend the Board adopt the January 2008 Treasurer’s Report.

Other Business

5) Review Draft March 17, 2008 Board Meeting Agenda

The committee requested that the current Item 5 on the March 17 agenda -- Consider Expenditure of Budgeted Funds and Authorization to Enter into Professional Services Agreement for Water Demand Division Database Software Development, be placed on the agenda as Action Item 16.

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 AM. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 14, 2008.

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