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1. Meeting Minutes for March 27, 2019
2. Meeting Minutes for June 5, 2019

AYES: Jaggers, Vela, Warsinski, Zoba
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Jorritsma
STATUS: Motion Approved

VI. Reports

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

No report.

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

No report.

C. Report from Legal Counsel – Thierry Montoya, Alvarado Smith

Mr. Montoya reminded that at the last meeting there was note of
possible ambiguity in the Judgment, Section 3 subsection B. He said he
provided an email to Board members on June 5 explaining his legal
opinion that there is no ambiguity. The judgment signed by all parties
allows for the imposition of potable water charges on an overlyer who is
transferring rights to an appropriative party. One fee can be imposed;
another fee would not be imposed per Subsection ii Importation.

VII. Discussion Items

A. Discussion and 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.

Chair Vela reminded the Committee that this was tabled at the previous
meeting. He asked for clarification on transfer and earmarked water
numbers. In response, Counsel Montoya explained previous dedication
of water to the Yucaipa Valley Water District. The Resolution provides
that instead of tracking the water by correspondence, it would be
tracked by Form 5, “Notice to Adjust Rights of an Overlying Party due
to Proposed Provision of Water Service by an Appropriator.” This would
clear up the process and workflow of the transfer, he said. Form 5 is an
existing form and should be completed and submitted back to the
Watermaster.

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