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VI. Reports

A. Report from Engineering Consultant – Hannibal Blandon, ALDA
Engineering
No report.

B. Report from Hydrogeological Consultant – Thomas Harder, Thomas
Harder & Co.

Mr. Harder reported that the Return Flow Analysis is 95 percent
complete and a draft will be submitted to members this month.

Mr. Harder reminded the Committee that a request for data was
received. Legal Counsel Montoya authorized release of the information.

C. Report from Legal Counsel – Thierry Montoya, Alvarado Smith
Mr. Montoya explained that the Riverside Superior Court has approved
the amended judgment changing the terms and correcting the
scrivener’s error on the basin capacity.

VII. Discussion Items

A. Discussion Consideration of Resolution 2019-02 Amending Section 7 of
the Rules and Regulations of the Beaumont Basin Watermaster
Recommendation: That the Watermaster Committee adopt
Resolution No. 2019-02.
Counsel Montoya explained that the Ad Hoc Committee met on April 16
and May 7 including Members Jaggers and Zoba, and Counsel Montoya.
The rules were reviewed regarding transfer of rights from an overlying
party to an appropriative party and how that supply will be earmarked
and credited, making sure that Rule 7 conforms with the judgment.
The Ad Hoc Committee prepared a revision to Rule 7 eliminating several
provisions that did not have a basis in the judgment, Montoya
explained. Montoya noted that Mr. Jaggers had noticed what appears to
be a missing term in the judgment and the rules should reflect how the
situation would be applied and enforced by the Watermaster. He
recommended tabling the item to allow for more discussion and
consideration of the language to clear up any inconsistencies. Mr.
Jaggers suggested further discussion at the Ad Hoc Committee level.

Mr. Montoya recommended an abundance of caution and that this
return to the Ad Hoc Committee, with a recommendation brought back
to the Board. He explained there are inconsistencies that may have
arisen at the scrivener’s level and the Ad Hoc Committee will consider.

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