December 5, 2005, 8:30 AM

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 8:38 AM in the District Conference Room.

Committee members present: Alvin Edwards

Judi Lehman

Kristy Markey

Staff members present: David Berger

Rick Dickhaut

Sara Reyes

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 December 2005

1. Consider Authorizing Expenditure of Budgeted Funds to Pay 2006 Dues to the Association of California Water Agencies

Rick Dickhaut, Chief Financial Officer, reported on this item. Director Lehman briefly reported on the ACWA Fall Conference she recently attended in San Diego. After discussion the committee recommended approval of this item by a 3 to 0 vote.

2. Consider Authorizing Expenditure of Budgeted Funds to Pay 2006 Dues to the California Special Districts Association

Rick Dickhaut reported on this item. After discussion, the committee recommended approval of this item by a 3 to 0 vote.

3. Receive and File First Quarter Financial Activity Report for Fiscal Year 2005-2006

Rick Dickhaut reported on this item and answered questions from the committee. The committee recommended approval of this item by a 3 to 0 vote.

4. Consider Adoption of Treasurer’s Report for September 2005

Rick Dickhaut reported on this item. The committee voted 3 to 0 to recommend approval of the September Treasurer Report.

5. Consider Adoption of Treasurer’s Report for October 2005

Rick Dickhaut reported on this item. The committee voted 3 to 0 recommended approval of the October 2005 Treasurer Report.

Other Business

6. Review Draft December 12, 2005 Board Meeting Agenda

Director Edwards suggested postponement of Item 16 – Review and Consider Adoption of Charges for Existing Board Committees: Administrative, Public Outreach, Rules and Regulations Review, Water Demand, and Carmel River Advisory, due to 2006 committee elections. After some discussion, Director Markey suggested the Board move forward as scheduled for Item 16. After further discussion, the committee agreed to leave Item 16 on the December 12, 2005 agenda and move forward as scheduled.

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 9:23 AM.

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