Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-05-08 - Finance-Accounting Committee Meeting MinutesITEM NO. //,IY MINUTES OF THE YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT FINANCE-ACCOUNTING COMMITTEE May 08, 2007 APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DiRECTOHS OF THE YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT MAY 2 4 O r A meeting of the Yorba Linda Water District Finance-Accounting Committee was called to order by Committee Chairman Michael J. Beverage at 9:00 a.m. The meeting was held at District Headquarters, 4622 Plumosa Drive, Yorba Linda. DIRECTORS PRESENT: Director William R. Mills, Chairman Director Michael J. Beverage VISITORS PRESENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Michael Payne, General Manager Diane Cyganik, Finance Director ACTION ITEMS: 1. Consider Financial Statements for the ninth month ending March 31, 2007. Finance Director Cyganik presented the Monthly Financial Statements for the ninth month of fiscal year 2006/2007 ending March 31, 2007. The Committee discussed the new format and posed questions, which were all answered. Director Mills had requested staff to add a benchmark column to the financial statement analysis to easily distinguish when the District is above or below the budget. The Committee also discussed the way the financial statements are presented at the Board Meetings and directed staff to place them as a consent item as opposed to an action item. The Committee will recommend that the financial statements for the month ending March 31, 2007 be received and filed by the Board of Directors. STANDING ITEMS: 2. Review of Investment Report for the month ending March 31, 2007. The Investment Report for month ending March 31, 2007 was discussed and accepted as presented by Finance Director Cyganik. 3. Monthly status of Wells Capital investments as of April 30, 2007. Keith Khorey, Principal of Wells Capital Management reported via conference call at 9:10 a.m. to discuss activity transpiring in April 2007. Mr. Khorey stated there was not a lot of volatility in the fixed market. However, short rates are starting to come up, and he didn't expect this to happen. He said retail sales are much weaker than expected as are home sales, but the job market numbers are holding up. The Fed is starting to see the economy slowing down and will probably look at cutting rates. General Manager Payne asked Mr. Khorey if there was a need to change the investment policy, because it has been over a year. Mr. Khorey said the policy looks good. The Policy goes out as far as the California code allows the District to go at this time, and there is no need to address it this year. No further questions were asked and the conference call was concluded by thanking Mr. Khorey. DISCUSSION ITEMS: 4. Sewer Maintenance Charge Report. A discussion of the current sewer rates was discussed by staff as well as proposed projected rate increases. A Sewer Rate Report will be brought to the Board for further discussion and direction. 5. Proposed Fiscal Year 2007/08 and 2008/09 Budgets. This item was not addressed. ADJOURNMENT: The Committee adjourned at approximately 11:21 a.m. The next Finance-Accounting Committee meeting is scheduled for May 22nd at 8:30 a.m. at District Headquarters, 4622 Plumosa Drive, Yorba Linda, CA. -2-