July 16, 2008

8:00 AM

Committee Members present: Alvin Edwards, Judi Lehman and David Pendergrass

Staff members present: Thomas Christensen, Rick Dickhaut, Darby Fuerst, David Laredo, Inder Osahan and Eric Sandoval

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 8:02 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 July 21, 2008

1. Consider Expenditure of Budgeted Funds for the Purchase of Integrated Technology Support Software

Eric Sandoval, GIS Specialist and Inder Osahan, Chief Technology Officer, reported on this item and answered questions from the committee. After discussion, the committee voted 3-0 to recommend the Board approve expenditure of budgeted funds for the purchase of the software.

2. Consider Expenditure of Budgeted Funds to Purchase Irrigation Equipment to Mitigate Impacts of Pumping from Lower Carmel Valley Wells

Thomas Christensen, Riparian Projects Coordinator, reported on this item and answered questions from the committee. Director Edwards requested that the staff note be modified to include the estimated cost to purchase new, rather than used, equipment. After some discussion, the committee voted 3-0 to recommend the Board approve expenditure of budgeted funds to purchase the irrigation equipment.

3. Consider Expenditure of Budgeted Funds to Contract with Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control Agency for Public Outreach Assistance

Darby Fuerst, General Manager, reported on this item and answered questions from the committee. After discussion, the committee voted 3-0 to recommend the Board approve expenditure of budgeted funds to contract with Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control Agency for public outreach assistance.

4. Consider Expenditure of Budgeted Funds to Renew a Two-Year Legal Services Agreement with DeLay and Laredo

David Laredo, General Counsel, reported on this item and answered questions from the committee. After discussion, the committee voted 3-0 to recommend Board approval of budgeted funds to renew a two-year legal services agreement with DeLay and Laredo.

5. Consider Authorization of Payment to Directors Brower, Lehman and Potter for Attendance at Meetings Related to Ordinance No. 135

Darby Fuerst reported on this item and answered questions from the committee. After discussion, the committee voted 2-0 to recommend the Board authorize payment to Directors Brower, Lehman and Potter for attendance at meetings related to Ordinance No. 135. Director Lehman abstained from the vote on this item.

6. Consider Expenditure of Funds for Payment of Voluntary Assessment for Seaside Basin Watermaster Administrative Costs in Calendar Year 2008

Darby Fuerst reported on this item and answered questions from the committee. After discussion, Director Lehman suggested that the Committee recommend payment of the reduced amount of $8,000. The committee voted 3-0 to recommend the Board consider expenditure of funds in the amount of $8,000 for payment of voluntary assessment for Seaside Basin Watermaster administrative costs for Calendar Year 2008.

7. Consider Adoption of Treasurer’s Report for May 2008

Rick Dickhaut reported on this item. The committee voted 3-0 to recommend the Board adopt the May 2008 Treasurer’s Report.

Other Business

Review Draft Agendas for July 21, 2008 Board Meeting and July 31, 2008 Special Meeting/Board Workshop

Darby Fuerst reported that Kent Turner of California American Water is not available to attend the July 31, 2008 Special Meeting/Board Workshop and that it has been rescheduled to July 30, 2006. No changes were made to the agendas.

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 9:07 AM. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 12, 2008.

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