September 14, 2000 Meeting Minutes

Mr. Sandel, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. on September 14, 2000.

1. PUBLIC FORUM

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   No one addressed the Board during the public forum..
   
   
   
2. MINUTES

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   Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 12-13, 2000 in Tahoe City..
   
   

   Motion: Moved by Mr. Clarke, seconded by Dr. Nebeker and unanimously carried. to adopt the July 12-13, 2000 minutes.

 

3. ADOPTION OF UNCONTESTED CALENDAR

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   Items 5 and 10 were removed from the agenda.
   
   

Motion: Moved by Mr. Clarke, seconded by Dr. Nebeker and unanimously carried. to adopt the Uncontested Calendar as amended.

OTHER BUSINESS

9. Presentation of Results of Meadowbrook Dairy Production Well Investigation

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   Mike Plaziak, Associate Engineering Geologist, made the presentation, which included discussion of recently collected data that indicated no compromise of the production well. As a result, no further action is required of Meadowbrook Dairy regarding the subject production well.
   
   
12. Reports by Chairman and Board Members

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    There were no reports by the Chairman or Board members.
    

10. Executive Officer's Report

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    • Chromium contamination in the El Mirage area
    • Water Quality Certification for the Squaw Valley Public Services District project was issued, making the finding that the project would qualify for a Basin Plan exemption
    • A resolution delegating authority to the Executive Officer for granting any exemption available in the Basin Plan if the Board does not have a quorum or in an emergency situation will be placed on the October or November agenda
    • Appointment of hearing panels being considered by other Regional Boards losing their quorums and the benefits derived from such a panel
    • Update on Administrative Civil Liability orders issued to Swiss Mart in South Lake Tahoe and Kings Beach as well as the Beacon station in Meyers and Tahoe Tom's
    • Statewide reallocation of regional board resources
    • The use of reclaimed waste water for protecting the Luther Pass pump station in the event of a catastrophic fire
    • Response to issues raised at the July 12-13, 2000 Board meeting pertaining to Basin Plan changes and the request from IMC Chemicals Inc. about additional changes in the beneficial use designations for Searles Lake
    • Recent press coverage of Los Angeles County Sanitation District 14 in Lancaster
    • General permit for sludge application has been adopted by the State Board
    • Board meeting schedule for 2001
      
      

There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m.

Note: Board members met in closed session on September 14, 2000 from 3:40 p.m. to 3:50 p.m. to discuss Item F. Authority: Government Code Section 11126(e)(2)(C)(i)