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It was moved by Member Zoba and seconded by Member Warsinski to
adopt Resolution 2019-01.
AYES: Jaggers, Jorritsma, Vela, Warsinski, Zoba
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
STATUS: Motion Approved

B. Discussion Regarding the 2018 Draft Annual Report and Review of
Comments Received by the Consultant.

Recommendation: Pending.

Engineer Blandon indicated that comments were received and he noted
some corrections that will be incorporated into a final report.

Blandon indicated he would address policies to address certain issues
including transfer of overlying water rights to appropriators, and
accounting for groundwater losses.

A study was completed last year identifying certain losses from the
Basin depending on where imported water is recharged. The report
concluded that a significant amount of groundwater is lost. The means
of follow up and implementation remain in question, Blandon said.

A study regarding accounting for return flows will be completed by mid-
2019, Blandon noted. The Watermaster may consider a policy to
account for the return flows when the time comes.

Blandon reminded the Committee about amendments to storage
agreements adding storage capacity to total 260,000 acre feet. The
individual agreements may not have been amended to reflect current
storage limits, and he advised future discussion.

Chair Vela indicated that the suggestions were made to include these
items in the report for tracking purposes. Mr. Jaggers noted there are
many things to work out such as forms that are indicated in the Rules
and Regulations but are not readily available and he wondered whether
letters to overlyers regarding the adjustments of their rights in 2013
were sent. He suggested the Rules and Regulations need work to focus
on these activities and others. BCVWD believes it appropriate to form
an ad hoc committee to bring the rules current to today’s basin
management.

Mr. Blandon noted that the issue of transfer of overlying rights to
appropriators was discussed a number of times during 2018 with no

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