October 14, 2008

8:00 AM

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

Staff members present: Rick Dickhaut, Darby Fuerst, Larry Hampson, Joe Oliver, Inder Osahan, Stephanie Pintar, Sara Reyes, Cynthia Schmidlin and Kevan Urquhart

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 8:05 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 October 20, 2008

1. Consider Expenditure of Funds to Obtain a Current Estimate of the Storage Capacity of Los Padres Reservoir and Authorize the General Manager to Enter into Consultant Agreements for Obtaining Data

Larry Hampson, Water Resources Engineer, reported on this item and answered questions from the committee. Mr. Hampson distributed a document from Moss Landing Marine Laboratories proposing a high-resolution, topographic survey of the Los Padres Reservoir. After discussion, Director Edwards made a motion that the Board authorize the General Manager to enter into consultant agreements for obtaining data. Director Pendergrass asked that the motion be modified to state that this item be approved upon reimbursement from CAW for 50% of the total cost. The motion was approved 2 to 1. Director Lehman opposed the motion.

2. Consider Expenditure of Funds to Amend Contract with Zone 24X7 for WDD Database Software Development

Stephanie Pintar, Water Demand Manager, reported on this item and answered questions from the committee. Inder Osahan, Chief Technology Officer, also answered questions from the committee. Director Pendergrass suggested that training occur with as many District staff as possible. Director Lehman asked staff to modify the staff report to clarify that $35,000 of the amount requested had previously been authorized by the Board. After discussion, the committee voted 3 to 0 to recommend the Board approve this item.

3. Consider Expenditure of Budgeted Funds to Contract with DHDettman to Provide Emergency Repairs for the Sleepy Hollow Steelhead Rearing Facility, and other Facility Support Tasks

Kevan Urquhart, Senior. Fisheries Biologist, reported on this item and answered questions from the committee. The committee voted 3 to 0 to recommend the Board approve this item.

4. Consider Expenditure of Budgeted Funds for Sleepy Hollow Steelhead Rearing Facility Stand-By Generator Maintenance Service with Quinn Power Systems for Fiscal Year 2008-09

Kevan Urquhart reported on this item and answered questions from the committee. The committee voted 3 to 0 that the Board approve this item.

5. Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 2008-14 – Designate MPWMD Agent for California Disaster Assistance Act Program

Larry Hampson reported on this item and answered questions from the committee. The committee voted 3 to 0 to recommend the Board approve this item.

6. Consider Expenditure of Budgeted Funds to Conduct Staff Classification and Compensation Study

Cynthia Schmidlin, Human Resources Analyst reported on this item and answered questions from the committee. After discussion, the committee voted 2 to 1 to recommend the Board approve this item. Director Lehman voted against the motion.

7. Consider Adoption of Treasurer's Report for June 2008

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 adopt the June 2008 Treasurer’s Report.

8. Receive and File Fourth Quarter Financial Activity Report for Fiscal Year 2008-09

The committee voted 3 to 0 to recommend the Board receive and file the fourth quarter financial activity report for Fiscal Year 2008-09.

9. Semi-Annual Report on the CAWD/PBCSD Wastewater Reclamation Project

The committee voted 3 to 0 to recommend the Board accept the semi-annual report on the CAWD/PBCSD Wastewater Reclamation Project.

10. Consider Authorization for Expenditure of Budgeted Funds for Installation of Permanent Piping at Phase 1 Aquifer Storage and Recovery Facility

Joe Oliver, Interim Water Resources Manager/Senior Hydrogeologist, reported on this item and answered questions from the committee. The committee voted 3 to 0 to recommend the Board approve this item.

Other Business

11. Review Draft Agendas for October 20 Regular Board Meeting, October 29 Joint meeting with MRWPCA and October 30, 2008 Special Meeting/Board Workshop

The committee reviewed the agendas and requested the following changes: October 20, 2008 Regular Board meeting -- no changes were made to the agenda; October 29 Special Joint meeting with MRWPCA -- the committee suggested conducting the meeting in the MRWPCA conference room; October 30 Special Meeting/Board Workshop – The committee requested including discussion regarding the CAW Replenishment fee to the agenda.

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 9:09 AM. The next meeting is scheduled for 8:00 AM on Friday, November 7, 2008.

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