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MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS WORKSHOP MEETING
June 2, 2009
1. CALL TO ORDER
The June 2, 2009 workshop meeting of the Yorba Linda Water District Board of
Directors was called to order by President Summerfield at 8:00 a.m. The
meeting was held at the District's Administrative Office at 1717 E Miraloma Ave,
Placentia CA 92870.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
DIRECTORS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT
John W. Summerfield, President Ken Vecchiarelli, General Mgr
William R. Mills, Vice President Pat Grady, Asst General Mgr
Paul R. Armstrong Steve Conklin, Engineering Mgr
Michael J. Beverage Lee Cory, Operations Mgr
Ric Collett Diane Cyganik, Finance Director
' Gina Knight, HR Manager
Annie Alexander, Exe Secretary
4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
Mr. Vecchiarelli requested to add an item to the agenda as there was a need to
take immediate action and the need for action came to the attention of the District
subsequent to the agenda being posted. The item was a request to schedule a
Public Information-Technology Committee meeting during the 3rd week of June.
On a motion by Director Beverage, seconded by Director Collett, the Board voted
5-0 to add the item to the agenda. Following discussion, the meeting was set for
Monday, June 15, 2009 at 9:00 a.m.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
6. DISCUSSION ITEMS
6.1. FY 2009/10 Proposed Budget Status and Rate Increase Discussion
Mr. Vecchiarelli introduced the item and explained that Mr. Grady would
begin with a brief presentation. Mr. Grady provided a PowerPoint
presentation highlighting the primary factors affecting the FY 2009/10
proposed budget. This included a review of the budget forecast for FY
' 2008/09 and issues affecting future revenues and expenses.
Mr. Conklin then reviewed the proposed Capital Improvement and Repair
and Replacement Projects followed by Mr. Cory who reviewed the
proposed equipment purchases for the Operations Department.
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Staff then responded to questions from the Board regarding current
District budget practices for generating revenue to cover depreciation of
District assets. Following discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to
wait until an asset management plan was completed before including the
full depreciation component in the proposed rate increase.
Mr. Grady then reviewed the FY 2009/10 proposed budget and reviewed
the options for implementing a rate increase. The Board discussed the
different options and the possibility of implementing a tiered rate structure.
Following discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to support
implementation of a proposed pass through water rate increase effective
July 1, 2009 to cover increased water supply costs. Staff was instructed
to review the necessary resources and expenses needed to implement an
additional tiered rate increase to cover increased overhead expenses
effective September 1, 2009. This proposed rate increase would require
adherence to Prop 218 procedures.
6.2. Future Agenda Items and Staff Tasks
None.
7. CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS
7.1. MWD Community Leaders' Breakfast Briefing - June 19, 2009
On a motion by Director Mills, seconded by Director Summerfield, the
Board voted 5-0 to authorize Director Collett to attend the event.
8. ADJOURNMENT
8.1. On a motion by Director Beverage, seconded by Director Mills, the
meeting was adjourned at 10:16 a.m. The next regular meeting of the
Board of Directors wjll be held June 11, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.
Ke neth R. Vecchiarelli
Secretary
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