Expressing Appreciation to Michelle Knight

WHEREAS, in November 2003 Michelle Knight was elected to represent Division 4 on the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District Board of Directors.

WHEREAS, Ms. Knight was elected to the position of Board Chair for calendar year 2006.

WHEREAS, Ms. Knight participated on several committees. She was Chair of the Public Outreach Committee between 2004 and 2007. She also served on the Administrative, Project and Environmental Review, Rules and Regulations Review and Water Demand committees.

WHEREAS, Ms. Knight was the District’s first representative to the Seaside Groundwater Basin Watermaster, and served as Secretary to the Watermaster.

WHEREAS, Ms. Knight supported efforts to reduce pumping on the Carmel River and develop groundwater storage in the Seaside Groundwater Basin through development of the Seaside Groundwater Basin Aquifer Storage and Recovery project. In addition, she approved funding for investigations into the feasibility of other water supply project alternatives such as seawater desalination and purified recycled water. These studies are the foundation from which a county-wide regional water supply planning effort has been developed.

WHEREAS, Ms. Knight supported water conservation measures intended to keep community water consumption within limits established by the State Water Resources Control Board in Order WY95-10. She was instrumental in promoting awareness of the District’s water conservation requirements within the hospitality industry.

WHEREAS, Ms. Knight’s background in environmental science, and experience operating a local business provided her with an equitable perspective on the complex issues confronting the Board during her term.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District expresses appreciation to Michelle Knight for her diligence in working towards completion of the District’s goals and objectives. Furthermore, the Board of Directors acknowledges Ms. Knight for exceptional service to the community.

On motion of Director ______ and seconded by Director ________, the foregoing resolution is duly adopted this 10th day of December 2007 by the following votes:

AYES:

NAYS:

ABSENT:

I, David Berger, Secretary to the Board of Directors of the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District, hereby certify that the foregoing is a resolution duly adopted on the 10th day of December 2007.

Witness my hand and seal of the Board of Directors this ___ day of ____2007.

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David A. Berger, Secretary to the Board

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