EXHIBIT 18-B
DRAFT MINUTES
Administrative Committee of
the
Monterey Peninsula Water
Management District
1.
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 8:26 AM in the
District conference room.
Committee members present:
Molly Erickson
Judi Lehman
Staff members present:
Fran Farina
Rick Dickhaut
Andrew Bell
Joe Oliver
Stephanie Pintar
Henrietta Stern
Sara Ramos
2.
Oral Communications
No comments were presented.
3.
Items on Board Agenda for May 2003
The committee reviewed a draft version of the 2003-2004 MPWMD budget and heard oral reports from staff. After review, the committee presented staff with suggestions. Further discussion on the budget will occur at the next regular meeting of the Administrative Committee scheduled for Tuesday, May 13, 2003.
4.
Status Reports
No discussion.
5.
Other Business
Fran Farina, Acting General Manager, reported that she has been authorized by the Board to work with District Counsel to prepare and submit comments to the PUC on Cal-Am’s rate case hearing. Expert consultants have been retained for an amount not-to-exceed $35,000. Due to the written testimony due date of May 7, the consultant would need to begin work immediately. Director Erickson requested that a new line item be added to the budget for this effort.
6.
Director Comments/Future Items
Committee members requested that attempts be made to ensure three board members are present for the May 13, 2003 Administrative Committee meeting. An alternative date and time of May 12 at 5:00 PM was available to Directors Lehman and Erickson.
7.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 9:28 AM.
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