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MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
November 10, 2010
1. CALL TO ORDER
The November 10, 2010 regular meeting of the Yorba Linda Water District Board
of Directors was called to order by Vice President Beverage at 8:30 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
Michael J. Beverage, Vice President Ken Vecchiarelli, General Manager
Ric Collett Pat Grady, Assistant General Manager
Phil Hawkins Steve Conklin, Engineering Manager
John W. Summerfield Lee Cory, Operations Manager
' Stephen Parker, Finance Director
Ken Mendum, Water Maintenance Supt
Todd Howard, Info Systems Tech I
Rey Tobias, Instrumentation Tech
Damon Micalizzi, PI Officer
Annie Alexander, Executive Secretary
DIRECTORS ABSENT
William R. Mills, President
OTHER VISITORS
Gary Melton, Director Elect
Lynn Melton, YLWD Resident
Art Kidman, General Counsel, McCormick, Kidman & Behrens
Laurie Ellen Park, Associate, McCormick, Kidman & Behrens
4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
None.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
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6. SPECIAL RECOGNITION '
6.1. Recognize Ken Mendum, Water Maintenance Superintendent, for
Completion of the ACWA/JPIA Professional Development Program
The Board of Directors commended Mr. Mendum for completion of the
Supervisor Basics specialty in the ACWA/JPIA Professional Development
Program.
Mr. Mendum left the meeting at this time.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
On a motion by Director Summerteld, seconded by Director Collett, the Board
voted 4-0 to approve the Consent Calendar.
7.1. Minutes of the Regular Board of Directors Meeting Held October 28, 2010
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the
minutes as presented.
7.2. Payments of Bills, Refunds, and Wire Transfers
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors ratify and authorize '
disbursements in the amount of $487,149.02.
7.3. First Quarter FY 2010/11 Financial Statements
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receive and rile the
First Quarter FY 2010111 Financial Statements.
7.4. Investment Report for the Period Ending September 2010
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receive and rile the
Investment Report for the period ending September 2010.
8. ACTION CALENDAR
8.1. Election for the ACWA Health Benefits Authority Board of Directors
Mr. Vecchiarelli explained that a ballot was being presented to the Board
to vote on the selection of the ACWA Health Benefits Authority Board of
Directors. The Board then briefly discussed the candidates and the value
of participating in the election. Mr. Vecchiarelli also stated that he had
received a letter from the Rancho California Water District requesting the
Board's support for their candidate.
On a motion by Director Summerfield, seconded by Director Hawkins, the ,
Board voted 4-0 not to take any action on this matter.
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9. REPORTS, INFORMATION ITEMS AND COMMENTS
9.1. President's Report
None.
9.2. Directors' Reports
None.
9.3. General Managers Report
Mr. Vecchiarelli reported that staff would be holding a potluck lunch on
November 18, 2010 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to which the Board
members, District retirees and Citizens Advisory Committee members
would be invited. Mr. Vecchiarelli then stated that the District offices
would be closed on November 12, 2010 in observance of Veterans Day.
9.4. General Counsel's Report
Mr. Kidman reported that the District had filed a petition with the Supreme
Court to review the Appellate court ruling. The District has also received
more than 50 Amicus Curiae letters from other agencies in support of the
petition. Mr. Vecchiarelli then distributed a map identifying the various
locations of supporting agencies throughout the state.
' 9.5. Future Agenda Items and Staff Tasks
None.
10. COMMITTEE REPORTS
10.1. Executive-Administrative-Organizational Committee
(Mills/Beverage) Alternate: Collett
Meeting scheduled November 18, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.
10.2. Finance-Accounting Committee
(Summerfield/Collett) Alternate: Mills
Minutes of the meeting held November 8, 2010 were provided at the
meeting. Directors Summerfield and Collett attended. Matters discussed
during the meeting were as follows: September 2010 Budget to Actual
Results; and September 2010 Investment Report.
Meeting scheduled December 13, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.
10.3. Personnel-Risk Management Committee
' (Collett/Hawkins) Alternate: Summerfield
Meeting scheduled November 9, 2010 was rescheduled to November 17,
2010 at 4:00 p.m.
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10.4. Planning-Engineering-Operations Committee '
(Mills/Summerfield) Altemate: Beverage
Minutes of meeting held November 4, 2010 were provided in the agenda
packet. Directors Mills and Summerfield attended. Matters discussed
during the meeting were as follows: Monthly Groundwater Production and
Purchased Import Water Report; Monthly Preventative Maintenance
Program Report; Casino Ridge Extension YL Outpost - King Family
Development; Monthly Groundwater Producers Meeting Report; and
Status Report on Capital Projects in Progress.
Meeting scheduled December 2, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.
10.5. Public Information-Technology Committee
(Beverage/Hawkins) Alternate: Summerfield
Minutes of meeting held November 9, 2010 were provided at the meeting.
Directors Beverage and Hawkins attended. Matters discussed during the
meeting were as follows: Elk Mountain Practice Field Update; 2011
Children's Water Education Festival; and IT Projects Monthly Status.
Meeting scheduled December 7, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. was rescheduled to '
3:00 p.m. the same day.
10.6. MWDOC/OCWD Ad Hoc Committee
(Mills/Beverage) Alternate: Collett
Meeting scheduled November 16, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.
10.7. Citizens Advisory Committee
Meeting scheduled November 22, 2010 at 8:30 a.m. may be rescheduled
due to the upcoming holidays.
11. INTERGOVERNMENTAL MEETINGS
11.1. YL City Council - November 2, 2010 (Mills)
Director Mills was not in attendance to report on this meeting.
11.2. MWDOC/MWD Workshop - November 3, 2010 (Staff)
Staff did not attend.
11.3. OCW D Board - November 3, 2010 (Staff)
Staff did not attend. '
11.4. WACO - November 5, 2010 (Hawkins)
Director Hawkins did not attend.
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12. BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTIVITY CALENDAR
12.1. Meetings from November 11, 2010 -December 31, 2010
The Board reviewed the listed meetings and made no additional changes.
13. ADJOURNMENT
13.1. The meeting was adjourned at 8:58 a.m. The next regular meeting of the
Board of Directors will be held November 24, 2010 at 8:30 a.m.
Ken Vecchiarelli
Board Secretary
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