BOARD MEETING MINUTES

WORKSHOP MEETING
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2003

A.    CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

President Elizabeth Sapanai called a workshop meeting of the Board of Directors of the Stinson Beach County Water District to order at 5:13 p.m. on Thursday, September 4, 2003, at the District Office located at 3785 Shoreline Highway in Stinson Beach, California.

Directors present:
Elizabeth Sapanai, President
Joe Veit, Vice President
Scott Tye, Director
Jim Zell, Director

Directors absent:
Charles Dutkin, Director

Treasurer Absent:
Barbara Boucke

Staff present:
Richard Dinges, General Manager

B.    PUBLIC EXPRESSION

None.

C.    SETTING OF AGENDA

Motion to adopt the agenda as presented made by Director Veit, seconded by Director Tye, adopted by unanimous vote.

D.    GENERAL BUSINESS

1. Review of Commercial Water Bottling Issue: Mr. Dinges presented a slide show regarding the manufacture of water bottling. Director Tye discussed the possibility of water retail and special markets such as the State OES and CDF during emergencies and for promotional events. Director Veit spoke about limiting bottling costs and questioned whether the bottling could be done at another location at a lower cost without purchasing equipment. Director Veit also spoke about trade marks and a bottle logo. Director Zell suggested that the District investigate the possibility of using a local bottler to bottle the District's water. Director Sapanai suggested we come up with a business plan and overall cost to produce bottled water during the winter months, she also suggested we form a committee to bring back information to the Board for further review before committing to a purchase. Director Viet and Director Tye volunteered to serve on the bottling committee. Mr. Richard Reasoner, of 280 Belvedere, suggested that the District bottle water for test marketing purposes cost evaluation at another source and re-label with the District's label.
2. Review of Sub-metering Systems: Mr. Richard Reasoner, of 280 Belvedere and Dendron Landscaping, gave a presentation regarding sub-metering and its advantages. The Board discussed the District's policy regarding conservation and some of the liability problems the District could have with recommending types of irrigation products. The Board discussed the fact that sub-meters were generally used in commercial applications although some larger districts are requiring separate meters for irrigation. Water conservation tactics for the Village Green and enforcement was discussed as well as how much water should be utilized at the Village Green. Director Tye suggested that Mr. Reasoner put together a Water Budget for both the new community park (Village Green II) and Village Green I. It was discussed that the District should establish a resolution demanding that the Village Green be responsible for putting together a water budget limiting the amount of water used. The Board asked Mr. Reasoner to resubmit the irrigation design standards with suggested changes and directed staff to remove the hose bib handles at Village Green II
3. Review of GGNRA Restroom/Septic System: The Board discussed information pertaining to the GGNRA park restroom locations and the type of wastewater facilities being used. It was decided to continue this item to a continued Workshop Meeting on September 9th, 2003 in order to further discus this matter. No decisions were made.

E.    COMMITTEE REPORTS

None.

F.    MANAGER'S REPORT

None.

G.    ADJOURNMENT

Motion to adjourn made by Director Zell, seconded by Director Veit, meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m. by unanimous vote.