Advisory Committees

The Agency Board has formed two advisory committees, the Stakeholder Advisory Committee and the Technical Advisory Committee, with the express goal of gaining public involvement.
For meeting times and dates, please see:  Meetings & Agenda Page

  • The Stakeholder Advisory Committee provides local knowledge and insight, and advises and makes recommendations to the Agency Board concerning non-technical aspects of the development of a GSP. It is anticipated that the Stakeholder Advisory Committee will meet at least once per quarter on a similar schedule as the GSA Board of Directors to provide regular and timely input. All meetings are open to the public and public participation is encouraged.
    • Link to Charter
    • Current Members: Name - Affiliation (Stakeholder Interest Group)
      • Cheryl Trosky - Montecito Association Board Member (Land Use / Planning)
      • Stan Roden - Sea Meadow Homeowners Association (Private User)
      • Denis Sanan - Private Residential (Well Owner)
      • Donna Senauer - Private Residential (Non-well Owner)
      • Phyllis Noble - Summerland Citizens Association (General Public)
      • Alan Hove - Agent of Los Alisos Ranch, Farm Bureau Board Member (Urban / Agriculture)
      • Past Members include: Ashlee Mayfield - Montecito Trails Foundation (Environmental Group); Kathi King - Summerland Citizens Association (General Public / Environmental affiliation); Suzy Cawthon - Summerland Citizens Association (General Public)
  • The Technical Advisory Committee provides local knowledge and insight, and advises and makes recommendations to the Agency Board concerning technical aspects of the development of a GSP. It is anticipated that the Technical Advisory Committee will meet at least once per quarter on a similar schedule as the GSA Board of Directors to provide regular and timely input. All meetings are open to the public and public participation is encouraged.
    • Link to Charter
    • Current Members as appointed by the Board on April 14,2020:
      • Steve Bachman, PhD Geological Sciences; Professional Geologist
      • Rick Hoffman, Registered Geologist; Certified Hydrogeologist ; Certified Engineering Geologist
      • Tim Thompson, Certified Hydrogeologist; Professional Geologist