DRAFT MINUTES

Administrative Committee of the

Monterey Peninsula Water Management District

June 10, 2003

1. Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 8:17 AM in the District conference room.

Committee members present:

Molly Erickson

Judi Lehman

Staff members present:

Fran Farina

Rick Dickhaut

Andrew Bell

Stephanie Pintar

Henrietta Stern

Cynthia Schmidlin

Sara Ramos

2. Oral Communications

No comments were presented.

3. Items on Board Agenda for June 2003

A. Adopt FY 2003-2004 MPWMD Budget

Rick Dickhaut, Chief Financial Officer, reported that staff had prepared a list of potential reductions as requested by the Committee at its May 2003 meeting. Staff answered questions raised by the committee. Staff was asked to incorporate several revisions from the proposed reductions page into the budget. The committee recommended the budget be presented to the full Board on a 2 to 0 vote.

B. Consider Authorization of Funds to Conduct November 4, 2003 All-Mail Ballot Election for Directors in Divisions 3, 4 and 5

The Committee recommended approval on a 2 to 0 vote.

C. Consider Authorization to Extend Vehicle Maintenance Agreement with the City of Monterey for Fiscal Year 2003-2004

The Committee recommended approval on a 2 to 0 vote.

D. Approve Resolution Authorizing Participation in the Special District Risk Management Authority Workers’ Compensation Program

Cynthia Schmidlin, Human Resource Analyst, reported that the District’s current Workers’ Compensation program will be discontinued as of June 30, 2003 and another program will need to be secured by July 1, 2003. The committee requested the staff report reflect that the new program requires a three-year commitment, but rates are only guaranteed for the first year. Staff was asked to contact the potential new program broker to get more information on rate increases for the next two years. The committee recommended approval on a 2 to 0 vote upon staff receiving clarification of future rate increases.

E. Consider Authorization of Mitigation Funds to Contract for One Water Resources Field Assistant Position

The Committee recommended approval on a 2 to 0 vote.

F. Consider Authorization of Mitigation Funds to Contract for Two Field Biology Assistant Positions

The Committee recommended approval on a 2 to 0 vote.

G. Consider Authorization of Mitigation Funds to Contract for Two Fish Rescue Worker Positions

The Committee recommended approval on a 2 to 0 vote.

H. Consider Adoption of Article XIII (B) 2003-2004 Fiscal Year Appropriations Limit

The Committee recommended approval on a 2 to 0 vote.

I. Report on Third Quarter Financial Activity for Fiscal Year 2002-2003

No action taken.

J. Consider Adoption of Treasurer's Report for April 2003

The Committee raised questions on checks issued to the previous General Manager. Rick Dickhaut presented a detailed summary of payments made to Ernesto Avila during May 2003. The Committee recommended approval on a 2 to 0 vote.

4. Status Reports

No discussion.

5. Other Business

Review Draft June 16 Board Meeting Agenda

Director Erickson requested information be sent to the Board on the requirements of what is supposed to be in the Monterra Ranch reports. Staff will submit the information to the Board with the June 16, 2003 Board packet.

6. Director Comments/Future Items

Schedule July Administrative Committee Meeting

The next Administrative Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday July 15, 2003 at 8:15 AM in the District Conference Room.

7. Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 9:11 AM.

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