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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-09-24 - Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes 1 MINUTES OF THE YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING September 24, 2012 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 Fred Hebein Joe Holdren Lindon Baker Cheryl Spencer-Borden Rick Buck Carl Boznanski Oscar Bugarini Sr. YLWD DIRECTORS PRESENT YLWD STAFF PRESENT Michael J. Beverage, Director Steve Conklin, Acting General Manager Damon Micalizzi, Public Information Officer Lee Cory, Operations Manager Diane Dalton, Sr Maint Distribution Operator Ariel Bacani, Engineering Technician II OTHER VISITORS Craig Young 1. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. Director Beverage provided the Committee with a copy of Municipal Water District of Orange County’s Monthly Water Usage Report. The Committee agreed that this information was useful and of interest for the group moving forward. 2. PRESENTATIONS 2.1. A Look Inside YLWD’s Sewers (PowerPoint Presentation) Mr. Cory, Ms. Dalton and Mr. Bacani presented the Committee with a detailed look at the YLWD sewer system and what it takes to maintain it. A main point of discussion was the condition of the sewers on the eastern end of the city, inherited by the District as a result of the past year’s sewer transfer. Mr. Bacani also discussed with the group his role in making sure the hundred or so restaurants that are served by the District adhere to the mandated guidelines for disposal of fats, oils and grease (FOG). 2 3. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3.1. Showcase of New YLWD Displays and Promotional Items Mr. Micalizzi presented to the Committee some of the items that the District will be using at community events and school education as part of the District’s public outreach efforts. 3.2. Future Agenda Items At this time, the Committee discussed consolidation of the November and December meetings due to the holidays. However, because there are already presentations scheduled for those months, the group decided to keep both meetings but move the date of the December meeting to the 17th to better accommodate those who may be traveling or busy during the holidays. There was also discussion on planning a presentation at the January meeting regarding the Golden State Water Company service area. October 22 – OCFA Presentation November 26 – MWDOC Presentation December 17 – Reorganization of Committee, OCWD Presentation 3. ADJOURNMENT 3.1. The Committee adjourned at 10:17 a.m. The next regular meeting of the Citizens Advisory Committee will be held Monday, October 22, 2012 at 8:30 a.m.