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MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
March 29, 2010
A meeting of the Citizens Advisory Committee was called to order at 8:30 a.m. The
meeting was held at the District's Administrative Office at 1717 E Miraloma Ave,
Placentia CA 92870.
DIRECTORS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT
Michael J. Beverage, Director Ken Vecchiarelli, General Manager
Steve Conklin, Engineering Manager
Hank Samaripa, Project Engineer
Joe Polimino, Project Engineer
Bill McCue, Sr. Construction Inspector
Jesus Sosa, Construction Inspector
Damon Micalizzi, PI Specialist
Cindy Botts, Management Analyst
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT OTHER VISITORS
Carl Boznanski Lindon Baker Mark Schock
Cheryl Borden Richard Bogda
Gene Scearce Bill Guse
Greg Meyers
1. CALL TO ORDER
1. 1. Introduce Michael J. Beverage, Vice President
Mr. Vecchiarelli introduced Director Beverage who shared with the group
his background and history in Yorba Linda and with the District.
1.2. Introduce CAC Members Present
The Advisory Committee attendees introduced themselves and shared
their background, interests and personal history living in the District.
1.3. Introduce Visitors
Mr. Schock introduced himself and thanked staff for recent tours of District
facilities and construction projects he was able to attend.
1.4. Introduce Engineering Department, Construction Section
Mr. Vecchiarelli asked Mr. Conklin to introduce his construction team. Mr.
Polimino gave a PowerPoint presentation describing the different projects
currently under construction. The committee members interacted with
questions and comments.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
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3. DISCUSSION ITEMS
3.1. Recognition of CAC Members
Mr. Vecchiarelli presented the committee members present with a District
coffee mug, coaster and commemorative pen, marking the one year
anniversary of the Citizen Advisory Committee's formation.
3.2. Request for Proposals for Cost of Service and Water Rate Study
This item was not addressed at this meeting and will be included on the
agenda for the next CAC meeting on April 29, 2010.
3.3. District Presence on Facebook and Twitter
Mr. Micalizzi gave a brief introduction to the District's Facebook and
Twitter pages.
3.4. Status Report on Conservation Efforts
Mrs. Botts shared year to date conservation numbers and outlined the
District's efforts to further promote conservation to our customers.
3.5. Future Agenda Items
Mr. Vecchiarelli encouraged the committee members to continue to
provide feedback through e-mails and/or telephone calls to let us know if
there are other matters or topics they would like to discuss or explore.
Director Beverage requested that the group explore and discuss the
November Water Bond Measure in the upcoming meetings.
4. ADJOURNMENT
4.1. The next regular meeting of the Citizens Advisory Committee will be held
April 26, 2010 at 8:30 a.m.
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