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VI. Reports

A. Report from Engineering Consultant - Hannibal Blandon, ALDA Engineering

Engineer Hannibal Blandon stated that he and Tom Harder are providing responses
to requests for data related to the SAWPA Triennial Ambient Water Quality report
that CDM Smith prepares.

Engineer Blandon reported on water levels that are currently being monitored, and
provided an analysis of drastic changes in water levels at various sites.

B. Report from Legal Counsel - Thierry Montoya, Alvarado Smith

Legal Counsel Thierry Montoya reported on the resolution in the current agenda
package related to San Gorgonio Pass Water Agency’s (SGPWA) application for a
groundwater storage account.

VII. Discussion Items

A. Reorganization of the Beaumont Basin Watermaster Committee – Chairman, Vice-
Chairman, Secretary, and Treasurer [Memorandum No. 17-01, Page 11 of 82]

Recommendation: That the members of the Watermaster either reaffirm the
existing officers or conduct nominations for the appointment of new officers of
the Beaumont Basin Watermaster.

Member Fraser motioned to reaffirm the positions as they stand. The motion
was seconded by Member Warsinski and passed 5-0.

B. Independent Accountant’s Financial Report of Agreed-Upon Procedures for the
Beaumont Basin Watermaster [Memorandum No. 17-02, Page 12 of 82]

Recommendation: That the Watermaster Committee receives and files the
Independent Accountant’s Financial Report for the period ending June 30,
2016.

After Member Joseph Zoba provided a brief explanation of the report and
answers to several questions raised, Member Warsinski motioned to receive
and file the report. Member Fraser seconded the motion and the motion passed
5-0.

C. Review and Discussion of Conditions Related to the Groundwater Storage Agreement
in the Beaumont Basin for the San Gorgonio Pass Water Agency (SGPWA)
[Memorandum No. 17-03, Page 18 of 82]

Recommendation: That the Watermaster schedule a special meeting on
Wednesday March 1, 2017 to consider adopting Resolution No. 17-01.

Member Zoba provided an update on the progress being made in discussions
with the SGPWA regarding their proposal for a Groundwater Storage
Agreement, gave an overview of Resolution 17-01, and brought forth the