Modesto Irrigation District public meetings in 2024
26 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Board Meeting
The Modesto Irrigation District Board will appoint its 2025 President, Vice President, and Secretary. The body is also considering a revised Renewable Portfolio Standard procurement plan and a power purchase agreement with Woodland Biomass Power, LLC.
- Approval of November disbursement payments ($3,850,768.71), warrants ($1,257,725.72), and wires ($25,342,803.23)
- Adoption of the third revised Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) Procurement Plan and Enforcement Program
- Power Purchase Agreement between MID and Woodland Biomass Power, LLC
- Temporary Use Agreements with BESS Testlab, Inc., NorthStar Engineering Group, Inc., and Sign Designs, Inc.
- License Agreements with the City of Waterford
Swearing-In Ceremony
The Modesto Irrigation District will hold a ceremony to swear in Larry Byrd as the Director for Division 1. Mr. Byrd was re-elected and will formally reassume office during this meeting.
- Swearing-in of Director, Division 1 Larry Byrd
Swearing-In Ceremony
The Modesto Irrigation District Board of Directors will hold a swearing-in ceremony for Chris Ott, who was elected to Division 5 in the November 2024 general election. Ott will officially assume office during the event.
- Swearing-in of Chris Ott as Division 5 board member
- Ceremony held at 12:00 p.m. on December 6, 2024, in the Board Room
Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Directors will meet to adopt the 2025 O&M and Capital Budget. The meeting also includes approvals for various facility modification agreements, easements, and significant monthly disbursements.
- Adoption of the 2025 O&M and Capital Budget
- September disbursements of $2,642,554.34 and October disbursements of $4,209,063.17
- September wires of $77,276,699.63 and October wires of $39,291,600.07
- Warrants in the amount of $2,673,648.33
- Easement agreement for Shoemake Pump #036 pipeline at 7449 Edsel Lane
Regular Board Meeting
The Modesto Irrigation District Board will discuss forming a new clean energy authority and updating employee healthcare benefits. The board is also reviewing several electrical easements and warrants for payment.
- Approval of warrants totaling $2,473,857.39
- Formation of the San Joaquin Valley Clean Energy Authority and Joint Powers Agreement
- Transfer of employee healthcare benefits to the CalPERS Health Program effective January 1, 2025
- Electrical Grant of Easement from SchemCo Holdings, LLC
- Electrical Grant of Easement from Carroll S. Hayes, Renetta J. Hayes, Geneva Hayes, Kim Hayes, and Cynthia Hayes
Special Board Meeting
The Modesto Irrigation District Board of Directors will hold a special meeting to approve routine payments totaling $63.7M, adopt revised reliability standards, and receive an actuarial study on retiree health benefits. The board will also conduct a closed session for labor negotiations and a performance evaluation of the General Manager.
- Approve $2,246,901.58 in disbursement payments for August
- Approve $1,085,029.49 in warrants
- Approve $60,381,157.53 in wires for August
- Adopt Revised MID Reliability Standards Internal Compliance Program
- Receive and file actuarial study on retiree health benefits costs
Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Directors will conduct a 2025 budget workshop covering capital and operations and maintenance reviews. The meeting includes votes on warrants and electrical easements.
- Approval of warrants in the amount of $465,850.73
- Resolution to accept an electrical Grant of Easement from Bruce E. Patrick and Jacqueline V. Patrick (South)
- Resolution to accept an electrical Grant of Easement from Bruce E. Patrick and Jacqueline V. Patrick (East)
- 2025 Capital Budget Review for Finance and Information Technology
- Operations & Maintenance Review across 11 divisions including Water, Electric, and Human Resources
Special Board Meeting
The Modesto Irrigation District Board will meet to approve routine financial disbursements totaling $5.6M, warrants for $1.0M, and wires for $32.3M. Directors will also vote on a facility modification agreement with Big Sky Investments 3, LLC and a three-month extension of a PG&E tower lease. An informational overview on energy prepay options will be presented, and the board will discuss capital budget and power supply reviews.
- Approve July disbursements: $5,567,024.80
- Approve warrants: $1,038,326.93
- Approve wires: $32,302,415.34
- Facility Modification Agreement with Big Sky Investments 3, LLC
- Three-month extension of PG&E Interim Tower Lease Agreement
Regular Board Meeting
The Modesto Irrigation District Board of Directors will vote on several financial disbursements and service agreements. The meeting includes presentations on water operations and the start of the 2025 budget process regarding pricing and electric resources.
- Approval of June wire transfers totaling $31,742,350.52
- Approval of June disbursement payments of $1,613,051.92 and warrants of $917,224.11
- Professional Financial Advisor Services Agreement with PFM Financial Advisors LLC
- Fourth Amendment to Ground and Tower Lease Agreement with New Cingular Wireless, PCS, LLC (AT&T Mobility Corporation)
- Extension of fiber-optic cable use agreement with E & J Gallo Winery
Regular Board Meeting
The Modesto Irrigation District Board will consider consent items including $783,067.12 in warrants and several electrical easements, plus an MOU with a groundwater agency. The main action item is a resolution to adopt the revised Modesto Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan and submit it to the state by July 16, 2024. A public hearing will be held on the plan, and the board will also vote on a mitigation agreement with EDPR Solar Park VI, LLC.
- Approve warrants totaling $783,067.12
- Accept electrical easements from Heron/Rishwain, Double A Ranches, and Byrd Trust
- Authorize MOU with STRGBA GSA for groundwater services
- Adopt revised Modesto Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan and submit to DWR by July 16, 2024
- Authorize mitigation agreement with EDPR Solar Park VI, LLC
Special Board Meeting
The Modesto Irrigation District Board of Directors will hold a special meeting to approve routine consent items, including warrants, disbursements, and wires totaling over $23.5 million. They will also receive a presentation on the Lower Tuolumne River Habitat Restoration Program and hold a closed session to evaluate the General Manager's performance.
- Approve warrants totaling $1,500,046.13
- Approve May disbursements of $2,395,609.75
- Approve May wires of $19,599,563.20
- Lower Tuolumne River Habitat Restoration Program update
- Closed session: Public Employee Performance Evaluation (General Manager)
Regular Board Meeting
The Modesto Irrigation District Board of Directors will meet to approve routine consent items, including $1,470,716.60 in warrants, the appointment of Ana Vigil as Treasurer/Assessor/Collector, and acceptance of two easements from V.A. Rodden Inc. The board will also hear a water operations report and hold a closed session on existing litigation against the California State Water Resources Control Board.
- Approval of warrants totaling $1,470,716.60
- Resolution appointing Ana Vigil as Treasurer/Assessor/Collector
- Acceptance of two grants of easement from V.A. Rodden Inc. (APN 015-001-049 and 015-001-050)
- Approval of brokerage agreements with Karbone Inc. and OTC Global Holdings LP
- Closed session on litigation: Modesto Irrigation District v. California State Water Resources Control Board (Case No. 34-2019-80003052)
Special Board Meeting
The Modesto Irrigation District Board of Directors is meeting in closed session only to discuss existing litigation: Janice Keating v. Modesto Irrigation District, et al., a case in Stanislaus County Superior Court (Case No. CV-24-003639). The agenda includes public input, a closed session with legal counsel, and a reconvening to announce any actions. No open-session decisions or policy items are scheduled.
- Closed session: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1))
- Litigation: Janice Keating v. Modesto Irrigation District, et al., Stanislaus County Superior Court Case No. CV-24-003639
- Public input limited to five minutes per speaker
- Meeting held at 1231 Eleventh Street, Modesto, CA, with Zoom webinar observation available
- Levine Act disclosure obligations for campaign contributions over $250 to board members
The Board of Directors met in a special session and convened in closed session to discuss existing litigation. General Counsel Frank Splendorio announced there was no reportable action following the session.
- No reportable action taken regarding litigation Janice Keating v. Modesto Irrigation District, et al.
Special Board Meeting
The Modesto Irrigation District Board will hold a special meeting to approve routine consent items, including minutes, warrants, wires, and disbursements totaling over $33.8 million, and three electrical easements from a local church. The board will also consider a resolution to replace the board room audio/visual system and discuss pricing for the Long-Term Groundwater Replenishment Program.
- Approval of April wires totaling $29,458,505.51
- Approval of disbursement payments for April totaling $3,407,936.92
- Three electrical easements from Free Will Baptist Church of Modesto (15, 10, and 6.5 feet wide)
- Resolution authorizing agreement with Final Cut Media for board room AV system replacement
- Update and possible action on Long-Term Groundwater Replenishment Program pricing
The Board authorized an agreement with Final Cut Media to replace the board room audio-visual system. Directors approved three easement grants from Free Will Baptist Church of Modesto and appointed Dustin White to the Retirement Committee. A motion to lower the Long-Term Groundwater Replenishment Program price to $60 per acre-foot failed.
- Approved warrants 127837 to 127942 for $993,346.86
- Approved April wire transfers for $29,458,505.51
- Approved April disbursement account payments for $3,407,936.92
- Adopted Resolution 2024-33 to accept a 15-foot wide easement from Free Will Baptist Church of Modesto (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2024-34 to accept a 10-foot wide easement from Free Will Baptist Church of Modesto (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2024-35 to accept a 6.50-foot wide easement from Free Will Baptist Church of Modesto (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2024-36 appointing Dustin White to the Retirement Committee effective July 1, 2024 (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2024-37 authorizing an agreement with Final Cut Media for board room A/V replacement (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Regular Board Meeting
The Modesto Irrigation District Board will consider approving a power purchase agreement with Arlington Valley Solar Energy, LLC, and authorizing participation in California's Extended Day Ahead Market. The board will also review the 2023 financial audit, water operations report, and several consent items including warrants, a lease amendment, and a utility agreement with Stanislaus County.
- Resolution authorizing Power Purchase Agreement with Arlington Valley Solar Energy, LLC
- Resolution authorizing participation in California ISO Extended Day Ahead Market
- Approval of warrants totaling $736,493.09
- Lease Agreement Amendment No. 5 with Belco Development and Investment Company, LLC
- Utility Agreement with County of Stanislaus
Special Board Meeting
The Modesto Irrigation District Board of Directors is holding a special off-site meeting in Waterford with a single substantive item: an informational workshop on the Long-Term Groundwater Replenishment Program. The board will receive a presentation from Gordon Enas and staff and take public comment on the program. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the item is for information and input only.
- Long-Term Groundwater Replenishment Program presentation and public comment/input
- Presenter: Gordon Enas and Staff
- Meeting held off-site at Waterford City Hall, 101 "E" Street, Waterford, CA
Special Board Meeting
The Modesto Irrigation District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: an informational workshop and presentation on the Long-Term Groundwater Replenishment Program, followed by public comment. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including call to order, roll call, and pledge of allegiance.
- Long-Term Groundwater Replenishment Program presentation and public comment/input
- Presenter: Gordon Enas and Staff
Special Board Meeting
The Modesto Irrigation District Board of Directors will hold a special meeting to approve consent items including warrants totaling $1,876,093.98, wires for March totaling $33,857,887.24, and disbursement payments for March totaling $2,932,211.19. The board will also hold a closed session to confer with legal counsel on four existing lawsuits involving the California State Water Resources Control Board. Public input is limited to five minutes per speaker.
- Approval of warrants in the amount of $1,876,093.98
- Approval of wires for March in the amount of $33,857,887.24
- Approval of disbursement payments for March in the amount of $2,932,211.19
- Closed session on litigation: San Joaquin Tributaries Authority v. State Water Resources Control Board (Tuolumne County Superior Court Case No. CV62094)
- Closed session on litigation: Modesto Irrigation District v. State Water Resources Control Board (Sacramento County Superior Court Case No. 34-2019-80003052)
Regular Board Meeting
The Modesto Irrigation District Board will hold a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with the General Manager, then reconvene to vote on the General Manager's compensation. The board will also consider consent items including warrants totaling $1,033,418.15, a lease agreement with Fandick Enterprises, Inc., and a grant of easement to NorthPointe Modesto 1, LLC. Presentations on the Don Pedro Board of Control update and water supply report are scheduled.
- Closed session: Conference with Labor Negotiators (Government Code § 54957.6) for General Manager compensation
- Action item: Motion approving compensation for General Manager
- Consent: Warrants in the amount of $1,033,418.15
- Consent: Lease Agreement between MID and Fandick Enterprises, Inc.
- Consent: Grant of Easement between MID and NorthPointe Modesto 1, LLC
Special Board Meeting
The Modesto Irrigation District Board will hold a special meeting to approve routine financial items totaling over $31 million, including warrants, wires, and disbursements. The board will also consider a reciprocal license agreement with a local church, authorize the general manager to sign employee benefit contracts, and hold closed-session discussions on two lawsuits against the California State Water Resources Control Board.
- Approval of warrants totaling $754,733.38
- Approval of February wires totaling $28,862,426.17
- Approval of February disbursement payments totaling $1,643,018.63
- Resolution approving reciprocal license agreement with CrossPoint Community Church of Modesto
- Closed session on litigation: Modesto Irrigation District v. California State Water Resources Control Board (two cases)
Regular Board Meeting
The Modesto Irrigation District Board will hold a regular meeting with a closed session on labor negotiations and litigation, followed by an open session. Action items include approving successor labor agreements with represented and unrepresented employees, authorizing an electric vehicle charging station program, and approving a new agreement with the Western Area Power Administration. The board will also consider consent items including minutes, warrants, a grant of easement, and rescheduling the April meeting.
- Approve warrants totaling $961,181.86
- Approve successor labor agreements with IBEW, MIDEA, and unrepresented management for 2024-2027
- Authorize General Manager to execute contracts for the Electric Vehicle Charging Station Program
- Approve replacement MID/WAPA Interconnected Operations Agreement (Contract 23-SNR-02987)
- Reschedule April 2024 regular board meeting to the third Tuesday
Special Board Meeting
The Modesto Irrigation District Board will hold a special meeting to approve routine financial items, including warrants, wires, and disbursements totaling over $51 million, as well as several easements and agreements. The board will also receive an update on the Don Pedro Board of Control and hold a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with employee organizations.
- Approval of warrants totaling $1,849,696.33
- Approval of wires for January totaling $46,083,412.04
- Approval of disbursements for January totaling $3,233,243.50
- Real property license agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Company
- Closed session with labor negotiators (IBEW, MIDEA, unrepresented management)
Regular Board Meeting
The Modesto Irrigation District Board of Directors will review several consent items, including warrants totaling $1,866,227.60. The Board will also consider an interim tower lease agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric and hold closed sessions regarding real property and labor negotiations.
- Approval of warrants in the amount of $1,866,227.60
- Interim Tower Lease Agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric
- License Agreement with Albert J. Deniz, Dora L. Deniz, Anthony F. Deniz, Jr., and Rebecca Deniz
- 2024 Investment Policy Guidelines approval
- Real property negotiations for 3200 Sisk Road, Modesto, CA
Special Board Meeting
The Modesto Irrigation District Board of Directors will hold a special meeting consisting only of closed sessions. The Board will meet with legal counsel to discuss existing litigation against the California State Water Resources Control Board and one case of anticipated litigation.
- Conference with legal counsel regarding Modesto Irrigation District v. California State Water Resources Control Board (Fresno County Superior Court, Case No. 23CECG04124)
- Conference with legal counsel regarding the initiation of one case of anticipated litigation
Special Board Meeting
The Modesto Irrigation District Board will hold a special meeting with a closed session on labor negotiations, followed by an open session. The main action item is a resolution to adopt an addendum to the Comprehensive Water Resources Management Plan and approve implementation of the Long-Term Groundwater Replenishment Program. The board will also consider consent items including warrants, disbursements, and wires, and appoint Keenan & Associates as employee benefits broker.
- Resolution adopting addendum to CWRMP and approving Long-Term Groundwater Replenishment Program
- Approve warrants totaling $1,528,154.10
- Approve December disbursements of $6,126,067.94
- Approve December wires of $24,524,732.45
- Appoint Keenan & Associates as employee benefits broker effective January 1, 2024
Regular Board Meeting
The Modesto Irrigation District Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting on January 9, 2024, starting with a closed session on labor negotiations. In open session, the board will vote on a resolution setting the General Manager's compensation and benefits, and will consider several consent items, including approving warrants, disbursements, and wires totaling over $26 million. The board will also receive a water supply report and vote on an amendment to a long-term layoff agreement.
- Resolution approving General Manager compensation and benefits
- Warrants: $1,131,090.53
- Disbursements (November): $2,571,800.63
- Wires (November): $22,512,666.06
- Two electrical easements from R CO LLC (15 ft and 30 ft wide)