This meeting will be held at 7:00PM at the offices of CRWC at 510 Lighthouse Suite 7B, Pacific Grove, California.

Call to Order (Letendre)

1. Review of Minutes (Bowie)

2. Treasurer’s Report (Sanders)

3. Building Our Organization Activities (Letendre & Bowie)

4. Progress Report on Coastal Water Project (Bruno & Bowie)

5. San Clemente Dam Removal Project (Hunter & Bowie)

6. Seeking Funding for CRWC Priorities (Sanders, Letendre, Waxer)

7. Progress Report on Ecosystem Protective Barrier Project (Sanders,

Hammerland, Letendre, Rainer, Waxer)

8. Discussion of Other Recent Watershed-Related Meetings (All)

9. Proposal for Eco-Waste Project (Waxer)

10. Other Business/New Business a. IRWMP Resolution

11. Adjournment

Meeting held at the offices of CRWC at 510 Lighthouse, Suite 7B, Pacific Grove CA, at 6:30PM.

Jack Hammerland (guest; he resigned previously)

Directors Absent:  Lawson Little, Craig Anthony (alternate)

The meeting was called to order by President Lorin Letendre at 6:50PM.

1. Amendment to Bylaws: Lorin proposed amendment to bylaws to allow directors to reside outside Monterey County. Michael Waxer pointed out that existing bylaws do not technically exclude residents from outside the County. Bruno moved to approve the amendment, Mary Jane seconded. All in favor, Monica abstained. Lorin welcomed Greg Pepping to the board.

2. Review of Minutes: Lorin made motion to revise minutes to change Clive Sanders’ title from Treasurer to Chief Financial Officer, which would keep our organization consistent with our bylaws. Vote to approve was unanimous. Bruno proposed we amend motion so that Sanders’ title is CFO and/or Treasurer which he can use interchangeably as he sees fits, after Clive pointed out our bank has listed him as Treasurer. Monica seconded. Vote to approve was unanimous.

3. Treasurer’s /CFO Report: Clive distributed the annual and monthly reports, which the Directors reviewed. Bruno made motion that all four officers become signatories for checking account; Barbara seconded. Vote unanimous to approve. Bruno also moved that any single officer can sign check under $1,500 as long as check is not made payable to signing officer. All voted in favor with exception of Michael Waxer. Bruno moved that we approve fiscal year-end report. Barbara seconded. All approved unanimously.

4. Building Our Organization Activities: Lorin discussed building membership activities, particularly targeting donor organizations. Lorin reported on meeting with Community Foundation of Monterey County. Goal is zero burn rate and grants to support projects. Newsletter assignments due August 15. Newsletter planned to go out in the end of September. Lorin suggested devoting September meeting to fundraising topic.

5. Progress Report on Coastal Water Project: Catherine reported that the settlement agreement was amended to include a seat for the Mayors. All Peninsula cities except Monterey have approved arrangement. Next milestone will be proposed decision by CPUC judge in October.

6. San Clemente Dam Reroute and Removal Project: Catherine reported California American Water and American Water Board of Directors have approved rate application for project that is anticipated to be submitted to the CPUC later this month. Monica Hunter reported on support and some concerns by local property owners. Monica has proposed CRWC play a role in future public meetings on the project.

7. Seeking Funding for CRWC Recommendations/Progress Report on Ecosystem Protective Barrier

Lorin reported BSLT has deemed our project to be among the most feasible of proposed projects for CFDG monies. Public meetings are proposed. MCWRA spoke to Lorin about estuary restoration opportunities. Discussion of private foundation funding.

9. Community Eco-Waste Project: Michael and Catherine met with MRWPCA, CAWD, MPWMD, Monterey County Department of Health and will embark on program. Monica Hunter suggested consulting Roger Briggs at Regional Water Quality Board for possible support.

Adjournment: Clive adjourned the meeting at 8:20PM.