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MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
January 23, 2012
1. CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the Citizens Advisory Committee was called to order at 8:30 a.m. by
Chair Daniel Mole. The meeting was held at the District's Administrative Office at
1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Daniel Mole, Chair Rick Buck Joe Holdren
Greg Myers Oscar Bugarini Sr. Modesto Llanos
Lindon Baker Carl Boznanski Cheryl Spencer-Borden
Gus Bruner Fred Hebein
YLWD DIRECTORS PRESENT YLWD STAFF PRESENT
Michael J. Beverage, Director Ken Vecchiarelli, General Manager
Damon Micalizzi, PI Officer
Stephen Parker, Finance Manager
OTHER VISITORS
Mark Schock
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
3. PRESENTATIONS
3.1. Water Rate Study and Financial Planning Workshop
Mr. Parker presented to the Committee a PowerPoint presentation which
included an overview of some financial plan scenarios and water rate
structure options. Staff responded to questions from the Committee
regarding the water financial model, the District's reserve funds, bond
funds, and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), and savings associated with
annexation to OCWD. There was some discussion about what is the
Committee to do with the abundance of information presented and
Chairman Mole asked the Committee to be active in using the information
to educate other District Customers about the intricacies of the water
supply and the variables that affect the District's rate.
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4. DISCUSSION ITEMS
4.1. Colorado River Inspection Trip
Accompanied by photographs from the weekend tour, Mr. Bruner offered a
recap of the Colorado River Inspection Trip he attended that was hosted
by Metropolitan Director Brett Barbre. Mr. Bruner suggested that the rest
of the Committee try to attend future Inspection trips, as it was not only a
very educational look at California's water delivery system but an
enjoyable weekend as well.
4.2. New District Signs (Verbal Report)
Mr. Micalizzi presented to the Committee the new signage that will be
replacing the District's conservation meter signs throughout Yorba Linda.
4.3. Future Agenda Items
■ Intro to Metropolitan Water District - Q&A with Director Brett Barbre
■ Golden State Water District
■ District Emergency Preparedness Efforts
■ District Public Affairs Efforts
5. ADJOURNMENT
5.1. The Committee adjourned at 10:20 a.m. The next regular meeting of the
Citizens Advisory Committee will be held February, 27, 2012 at 8:30 a.m.
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