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VI. Reports
A. Report from Engineering Consultant - Hannibal Blandon, ALDA Engineering
Engineer Hannibal Blandon stated that he would be presenting several of the
Discussion Items and had nothing to present at this time.
B. Report from Legal Counsel - Thierry Montoya, Alvarado Smith
Legal Counsel Thierry Montoya reported that he had worked with Scott Sommer and
John Covington to draft a water storage agreement with the Morongo Tribe, that a
working copy had been sent to Members Fraser and Zoba for their review and
comment, and that once the final language was agreed upon, the agreement would
be presented to the Committee for adoption at the next meeting.
VII. Discussion Items
A. Reorganization of the Beaumont Basin Watermaster Committee - Chairman, Vice-
Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer [Memorandum No. 16-01, Page 15 of 48]
Recommendation: That the members of the Watermaster either reaffirm the
existing officers or conduct nominations for the appointment of officers of the
Beaumont Basin Watermaster.
Member Zoba motioned to nominate Artulo Vela as Chairman and George
Jorritsma as Vice Chairman. The motion was seconded by Member Fraser and
passed 5-0. Member Warsinski motioned to reaffirm Members Fraser and Zoba
as Secretary and Treasurer, respectively. The motion was voted on and passed
5-0.
B. Status Report on Water Level Monitoring throughout the Beaumont Basin
[Memorandum No. 16-02, Page 16 of 48]
Recommendation: No recommendation.
Engineer Blandon gave a status report of the water level monitoring project,
which included discussion of water levels at sites being monitored, proposed
monitoring agreements for new sites, and troubleshooting of monitoring
equipment issues. He noted that these issues would be addressed prior to the
next Committee meeting.
C. Discussion Regarding Task Order No. 9 with ALDA Inc. for the Preparation of the
2015 Consolidated Annual Report, Estimate of the Basin Safe Yield, Update of the
Groundwater Model, and Associated Consulting Services [Memorandum No. 16-03,
Page 24 of 48]
Recommendation: That the Watermaster Committee approves Task Order No.
9 for a sum not to exceed $81,940.00.
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A. Report from Engineering Consultant - Hannibal Blandon, ALDA Engineering
Engineer Hannibal Blandon stated that he would be presenting several of the
Discussion Items and had nothing to present at this time.
B. Report from Legal Counsel - Thierry Montoya, Alvarado Smith
Legal Counsel Thierry Montoya reported that he had worked with Scott Sommer and
John Covington to draft a water storage agreement with the Morongo Tribe, that a
working copy had been sent to Members Fraser and Zoba for their review and
comment, and that once the final language was agreed upon, the agreement would
be presented to the Committee for adoption at the next meeting.
VII. Discussion Items
A. Reorganization of the Beaumont Basin Watermaster Committee - Chairman, Vice-
Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer [Memorandum No. 16-01, Page 15 of 48]
Recommendation: That the members of the Watermaster either reaffirm the
existing officers or conduct nominations for the appointment of officers of the
Beaumont Basin Watermaster.
Member Zoba motioned to nominate Artulo Vela as Chairman and George
Jorritsma as Vice Chairman. The motion was seconded by Member Fraser and
passed 5-0. Member Warsinski motioned to reaffirm Members Fraser and Zoba
as Secretary and Treasurer, respectively. The motion was voted on and passed
5-0.
B. Status Report on Water Level Monitoring throughout the Beaumont Basin
[Memorandum No. 16-02, Page 16 of 48]
Recommendation: No recommendation.
Engineer Blandon gave a status report of the water level monitoring project,
which included discussion of water levels at sites being monitored, proposed
monitoring agreements for new sites, and troubleshooting of monitoring
equipment issues. He noted that these issues would be addressed prior to the
next Committee meeting.
C. Discussion Regarding Task Order No. 9 with ALDA Inc. for the Preparation of the
2015 Consolidated Annual Report, Estimate of the Basin Safe Yield, Update of the
Groundwater Model, and Associated Consulting Services [Memorandum No. 16-03,
Page 24 of 48]
Recommendation: That the Watermaster Committee approves Task Order No.
9 for a sum not to exceed $81,940.00.
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