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Jun 29, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Board of Directors of Buena Vista Water Storage District, Buena Vista Groundwater Sustainability Agency and Buena Vista Coalition Special Meeting
The Board meeting focused on various operational, financial, and strategic initiatives. Key discussions included the allocation of funds to the McAllister Ranch Banking Project, the purchase of Yuba water, and the sale of overdraft correction water to the Rosedale-Rio Bravo Water Storage District. The Board approved a resolution calling for a special election to redivision the district into seven divisions. Additionally, the Board reviewed progress on infrastructure projects, including the solar project and pipeline developments, addressed unauthorized pipeline installation concerns, and ratified a cost-sharing agreement for the Groundwater Sustainability Agency. The meeting also involved an executive session regarding litigation and real property negotiations.
Jan 30, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Buena Vista Water Storage District, Buena Vista Groundwater Sustainability Agency And Buena Vista Coalition Special Meeting
The meeting included an Executive Session to discuss pending and potential litigation, as well as real property negotiations. Key discussions in the open session covered the approval of financials for October, November, and December, and various operational matters under the Consent Calendar, including maintenance updates, the Watermaster Report, and approvals related to several pipeline projects (Belridge, BV, Palomas). A critical action involved adopting Resolution No. 4454, ordering the payment of 100% of the unpaid 2026 Supplemental Assessment for Maintenance and Operation by January 10, 2026, with delinquency commencing February 10, 2026. The Board also approved waiving the assessment for the Buttonwillow Park and Recreation District in exchange for the return of their water allocation. The Board requested additional quotes for financial advisory services for retirement plans. Furthermore, Resolution No. 4455 was adopted to change the time of the regular Board Meeting from 12:30 p.m. to 8:30 a.m., effective February 18, 2026. The reporting structure was modified to have only the Engineer-Manager report to the Board. A draft Rules and Regulations PowerPoint was discussed, highlighting four key issues for future resolution. A 2026 Water Sales Ad-Hoc Committee was appointed, and Resolution No. 4456 was passed, consenting to a "Contract for Temporary Water Service" with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation for 2026. Finally, the Board approved that special assessment funds for the McAllister Ranch Groundwater Banking Project would be used exclusively for that project, and authorized staff to pursue design-build proposals for its earthwork and electrical components.
Jan 12, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Buena Vista Water Storage District, Buena Vista Groundwater Sustainability Agency And Buena Vista Coalition Special Board Of Directors' Meeting
The agenda for the meeting included a Call to Order, Public Statements, and an Executive Session. The Executive Session covered pending litigation concerning BVWSD vs RRBWSD (Onyx - CEQA), potential litigation regarding one matter, and real property negotiations concerning available solar/water banking property. Further executive session topics included real property negotiations related to water purchase/exchange with all Kern Water Districts. The agenda also designated time for a Director's Forum for members to make announcements or reports.
Oct 15, 2025·BoardMeeting
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Board of Directors of Buena Vista Water Storage District, Buena Vista Groundwater Sustainability Agency and Buena Vista Coalition Minutes of Regular Meeting
The board discussed pending and potential litigation, as well as real property negotiations, during an executive session. The consent calendar, financials, landowner and M&O matters, project development issues such as the Belridge Pipeline and Palomas Pipeline, Buena Vista Coalition matters were approved. Staff was authorized to comply with legal requirements for a Public Hearing regarding the proposed budget and assessments. The board also instructed staff to research multiple banks for bond terms and discussed draft Rules and Regulations. Updates were provided on the district's water supply, carryover numbers, and discrepancies in Kern County Water Agencies' spill accounting. The purchase of Yuba water was approved, and the board ratified continued support for the cloud seeding effort through the Weather Modification Program. An update was given on the probationary hearing before the State Water Board regarding the Kern Sub-basin.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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