December 6, 2004, 8:15 AM

1. Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 8:22 AM in the District Conference Room.

Committee members present: Alvin Edwards

Judi Lehman

Michelle Knight

District Counsel present: David Laredo

Staff members present: David Berger

Rick Dickhaut

Joe Oliver

Sara Reyes

2. 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.

3. Items on Board Agenda for December 13, 2004

Authorize Expenditure of Budgeted Funds for Development of the Public Involvement Component of the Seaside Basin Groundwater Management Plan

Joe Oliver, Water Resources Manager, reported on this item and answered questions from the committee. After some discussion, the committee requested staff to confirm that the proposed consultant does not pose a conflict of interest with any agencies/customers it may be working for during the term of the engagement. The committee approved 3 to 0.

Consider Approval of First Quarter Investment Report

Rick Dickhaut, Administrative Services Manager/Chief Financial Officer, reported on this item and answered questions from the committee. After brief discussion, the committee approved 3 to 0.

Adopt Treasurer’s Report for the Month of October 2004

Rick Dickhaut presented this item to the committee and explained various aspects of the report. After some discussion, the committee approved 3 to 0.

Consider Conference Room Upgrade to Facilitate Use for Board Meetings

Rick Dickhaut explained the proposed expenses and room layout for the District Conference Room upgrade. Director Edwards suggested staff set up the room with the risers as well as without them to determine the best layout of the room and how well the audience can view the Board while sitting in the room. Director Lehman suggested staff consider using narrower tables for the Board to help add space in the room. The committee also suggested staff research the best method in achieving the lowest purchase cost for the needed equipment. Director Knight recommended staff to modify the staff report to include a meeting cost breakdown to the District for conducting Board meetings at the City of Monterey. Director Edwards suggested staff include the costs for the special Board meetings that have occurred this year and have been conducted at the District Conference Room. This would help to compare long-term costs. The committee approved this item 3 to 0 with the recommended changes presented to staff.

4. Other Business

Review Draft December 13, 2004 Board Meeting Agenda

The committee reviewed the draft agenda and asked questions of staff. Director Edwards requested Action Item 18 Consider Nominations for Board Chair and Vice-Chair for 2005 and Conduct Elections for Board Officers, be discussed at a Special Board Meeting in early January 2005 so that the full Board could be in attendance. He asked staff to work on scheduling a meeting date for the week of January 3, 2005.

5. Director Comments/Future Items

Schedule February and March 2005 Administrative Committee Meetings

At the request of Chair Edwards, the February and March Administrative Committee meetings will be scheduled once the new Board Chair and Vice-Chair have been elected.

6. Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 AM.

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