December 3, 2007

8:30 AM

Committee Members present: Alvin Edwards and Judi Lehman

Staff members present: David Berger, Rick Dickhaut, Joe Oliver and Sara Reyes

Committee Members absent: Michelle Knight

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 8:35 AM in the District Conference Room.

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 2007

1) Consider Expenditure of Budgeted Funds to Contract with Pueblo Water Resources to Assist with Water Year 2008 Recharge Program at Phase 1 Aquifer Storage and Recovery Facilities

Joe Oliver, Sr. Hydrogeologist reported on this item and answered questions from the committee. Director Edwards asked staff to modify the staff report to indicate that Pueblo Water Resources was retained for its lower overall costs on previous Requests for Proposals relating to the District’s ASR program. After some discussion the committee voted 2 to 0 to recommend the Board approves this item.

2) Consider Agreement with Marina Coast Water District and Monterey County Water Resources Agency Regarding Dual-Well Injection Testing at Phase 1 Aquifer Storage and Recovery Facilities

Joe Oliver reported on this item and answered questions from the committee. After discussion, the committee voted 2 to 0 to recommend the Board approves this item.

3) Consider Approval of MPWMD Professional Services Agreement with Seaside Groundwater Basin Watermaster

Joe Oliver reported on this item and answered questions from the committee. Mr. Oliver reported that since the time of completion of this staff report, additional information was received that would potentially increase the Agreement sum. After discussion, the committee voted 2 to 0 to recommend the Board approves the agreement for a not-to-exceed sum of $115,000 as orally communicated by Joe Oliver.

4) Consider MPWMD Payment of Voluntary Assessment for Seaside Basin Watermaster Administrative Cost

General Manager David Berger reported on this item and answered questions from the committee. Mr. Berger reported that since the November Administrative Committee meeting, additional information has been received on the determination of employment for Watermaster Chief Executive Officer, Dewey Evans and tax liability issues. After discussion, the committee voted 2 to 0 to suggest deferring this item to the full Board at the January 2008 Board meeting and requested that additional information regarding tax liability issues be obtained from the City of Seaside by General Manager Berger be presented and verified in writing at that time.

5) Consider Adoption of Treasurer’s Report for July 207

Rick Dickhaut, Chief Financial Officer reported on this item and answered questions from the committee. The committee voted 2 to 0 to recommend the Board approves this item.

Other Business

6) Review Draft December 10, 2007 Board Meeting Agenda

The committee reviewed the Draft December 10, 2007 Board meeting agenda and made no changes.

7) Set January 2008 Committee Meeting Date

No discussion occurred on this item.

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 9:29 AM.

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