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The board approved a ~$287,602 second cash call split equally among 12 member agencies, with intent to true-up using Jan–Dec 2026 pumping data in next FY's first cash call. Meter compliance deadline moved to Oct. 1, 2026, and a public hearing was set for Aug. 27, 2026 on meter penalty fees. Staff will develop an inactive-well exemption process.
Groundwater use fees were adopted for FY 2026-2027 / current reporting period (Nov 1, 2025–Oct 31, 2026), with Category 3 rising to $316.94/AF above 1.6 AF/acre. The board authorized unpaid fees to go on county tax rolls and reviewed draft meter/electrical/recharge guidelines; staff will refine them.
Water supply remains stable with above-average storage heading into summer, and 2027 DWR charges came in slightly under budget, so no supplemental bills are expected. Staff updated the Board on golden mussels found upstream of Polonio Pass and a potential Coastal Branch pilot treatment effort to protect pumping plants.
The board approved adding a Field Services Manager position to split operational duties and support oversight of six major capital projects. Staff noted the first advertised project is Tank D and Cotton Main. A consultant reviewed OPEB trust options for the ~$6.3M retiree healthcare liability; Budget & Finance will review; no OPEB action was taken.
Board approved consent minutes, a $34,041.86 bad-debt write-off, financial reports, and a credit card policy update. Staff discussed cost pressures behind past rate increases and gave updates on Sandmound consolidation phasing ahead of an August construction-grant application. Directors discussed recycled-water coordination with Ironhouse Sanitary District; an EPA sub-awardee agreement is nearing completion.
