May 13, 2008

8:30 AM

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

Staff members present: Rick Dickhaut, Darby Fuerst, Eric Sandoval and Cynthia Schmidlin

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 8:30 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 May 19, 2008

1. Consider Authorization of Funds to Purchase Orthophotography within the District Boundary

Eric Sandoval, GIS Specialist, reported on this item and answered questions from the committee. After some discussion the committee voted 3 to 0 to recommend the Board authorize funds to purchase orthophotography within the District boundary.

2. Consider Approval of Annual Memorandum of Agreement for Releases and Diversions from San Clemente Reservoir between California American Water, California Department of Fish and Game and MPWMD

Darby Fuerst, General Manager, 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 annual memorandum of agreement.

3. Consider Adoption of Resolution of Intention to Approve Amendment to the District’s Public Employees Retirement System Contract Providing One-Year Final Compensation

Cynthia Schmidlin, Human Resources Analyst, reported on this item and answered questions from the committee. After discussion, the committee voted 3 to 0 to recommend the Board approve adoption of the Resolution of Intention.

4. Consider Request of Director Brower to Secure a $2 Million Line of Credit

Rick Dickhaut, Chief Financial Officer/Administrative Services Manager, reported on this item and answered questions from the committee. Director Lehman suggested that staff gather detailed information and bring the matter back to the Board for final approval. After discussion, the committee voted 3 to 0 to recommend Board approval for staff to proceed, and bring detailed information back to the Board for final approval at a future meeting.

5. Consider Expenditure of Budgeted Funds to Paint the Exterior of 5 Harris Court, Building G

Rick Dickhaut reported on this item and answered questions from the committee. Director Edwards requested that staff contact the business park’s association to notify them of the District’s intention have the building re-painted. After discussion, the committee voted 3 to 0 to recommend the Board approve an expenditure of $4,100 to paint the exterior of the office building.

6. Consider Approval of Treasurer's Report for February 2008

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

7. Consider Approval of Third Quarter FY 2007-08 Investment Report

Rick Dickhaut reported on this item. The committee voted 3 to 0 to recommend the Board adopt the March 2008 Investment Report.

Items on Board Agenda for May 22, 2008

8. Consider Authorizing Staff to Proceed with Notification and Ordinance to Re-Authorize a Water Use Fee to Fund Aquifer Storage and Recovery Facilities and Related Projects

Rick Dickhaut reported on this item and answered questions from the committee. Director Edwards requested that the mailed notice clearly state that this is only a re-authorization of an existing fee, and not an additional increase. Director Edwards also suggested that it be sent as a separate mailing, rather than as an insert in California American Water’s (CAW) bills so that it is more likely to be read by the recipients. After discussion, the committee voted 3 to 0 to recommend the Board authorize staff to proceed with the notification and ordinance process to re-authorize the water use fee. The committee further recommended that the notice be distributed as a separate mailing from the District, rather than an insert in CAW’s bills.

Other Business

Review Draft May 19 and May 22, 2008 Board Meeting Agendas

No changes were made to the agendas.

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 AM. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 10, 2008.

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