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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-10-22 - Board of Directors Meeting Minutes 2015-174 MINUTES OF THE YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING Thursday, October 22, 2015, 8:30 a.m. 1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870 1. CALL TO ORDER The October 22, 2015 Regular Meeting of the Yorba Linda Water District Board of Directors was called to order by President Collett at 8:30 a.m. The meeting was held in the Board Room at the District's Administration Building located at 1717 East Miraloma Avenue in Placentia, California 92870. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE President Collett led the pledge. 3. ROLL CALL DIRECTORS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT Ric Collett, President Marc Marcantonio, General Manager Michael J. Beverage, Vice President Steve Conklin, Engineering Manager Phil Hawkins John DeCriscio, Operations Manager Robert R. Kiley Gina Knight, Human Resources/Risk Manager Gary T. Melton Delia Lugo, Finance Manager Art Vega, Information Technology Manager Damon Micalizzi, Public Information Manager Annie Alexander, Executive Secretary ALSO PRESENT Art Kidman, Partner, Kidman Law LLP Eddy Beltran, Partner, Kidman Law LLP Tom Lindsey, Mayor Pro Tem, City of Yorba Linda Bruce Anderson, Resident Eddy Jackson, Resident Al Nederhood, Resident 4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA President Collett announced that legal counsel had requested to move the Closed Session to the beginning of the meeting immediately following Public Comments. Minutes of the YLWD Board of Directors Regular Meeting Held Thursday, October 22,2015 at 8:30 a.m. 1 2015-175 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Eddy Jackson, resident, commented on the District's FY 2015/16 budget, variable water costs, revenues and expenses, the recent water rate increase, and a sponsorship for the Yorba Linda Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Al Nederhood, resident, commented on the referendum petition recently submitted by the Yorba Linda Tax Payers Association. The following item was taken out of order. 13. CLOSED SESSION The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session at 8:37 a.m. All Directors were present. Also present were Mrs. Knight, Messrs. Marcantonio, Micalizzi, Kidman, and Beltran. 13.1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (2) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code Number of Potential Cases: One The Board reconvened in Open Session at 9:31 a.m. President Collett announced that no action was taken during Closed Session that was required to be reported under the Brown Act. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR Director Kiley made a motion, seconded by Director Hawkins, to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0. 6.1. Payments of Bills, Refunds, and Wire Transfers Recommendation: That the Board of Directors ratify and authorize disbursements in the amount of$1,170,643.97. 7. DISCUSSION ITEMS 7.1. Director Attendance at CRWUA Conference President Collett suggested that attendance at this conference be limited to two Directors. Directors Beverage and Melton both expressed an interest in attending. Director Hawkins made a motion, seconded by Director Kiley, to authorize Directors Beverage and Melton's attendance at the upcoming CRWUA conference. Motion carried 5-0. Minutes of the YLWD Board of Directors Regular Meeting Held Thursday, October 22,2015 at 8:30 a.m. 2 2015-176 8. REPORTS, INFORMATION ITEMS, AND COMMENTS 8.1. President's Report President Collett reported on his attendance at the Yorba Linda State of the City Address held October 14, 2015. 8.2. Directors' Reports Director Hawkins commented on an article in the Orange County Register regarding a predicted earthquake within 60 miles of La Habra. Director Beverage commented on preparations for El Nino and expandable flood barriers he had recently purchased. Director Melton noted that he would not be in attendance at the next regular Board meeting. 8.3. General Manager's Report Mr. Marcantonio asked each of the managers to provide a report regarding activities within their respective departments. He also provided the Board with an overview of his activities and meeting attendance. 8.4. General Counsel's Report None. 8.5. Future Agenda Items and Staff Tasks President Collett requested that the Board consider scheduling a workshop meeting to discuss the District's 1st quarter financials. This meeting was scheduled for Thursday, November 19, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. 9. COMMITTEE REPORTS 9.1. Interagency Committee with MWDOC and OCWD (Collett / Melton) • Next meeting is scheduled to be held November 24, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. 9.2. Joint Agency Committee with City of Yorba Linda (Collett / Beverage) • Minutes of the meeting held September 23, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. were provided in the agenda packet. • Minutes of the meeting held October 20, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. will be provided at the next regular Board meeting. Minutes of the YLWD Board of Directors Regular Meeting Held Thursday, October 22,2015 at 8.30 a.m. 3 2015-177 • Next meeting is yet to be scheduled. 9.3. Interagency Meeting with City of Placentia and Golden State Water Co. (Melton / Kiley) • Minutes of the meeting held September 29, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. will be provided at the next regular Board meeting. • Next meeting is scheduled to be held December 8, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Placentia City Hall. 9.4. Citizens Advisory Committee (Collett) • Next meeting is scheduled to be held October 26, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. 10. INTERGOVERNMENTAL MEETINGS Each of the Directors reported on their attendance at the following meetings. 10.1. LAFCO - October 14, 2015 (Beverage - As Needed) Director Beverage did not attend. 10.2. YL Planning Commission - October 14, 2015 (Melton) 10.3. YL City Council - October 20, 2015 (Collett) 10.4. MWDOC Board - October 21, 2015 (Melton) 10.5. OCWD Board - October 21, 2015 (Kiley) 11. BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTIVITY CALENDAR 11.1. Meetings from October 23, 2015 — November 30, 2015 The Board reviewed the activity calendar and made no additional changes. Director Beverage requested that staff provide the Board with additional information regarding Golden State Water Company's proposed water rate increase. Minutes of the YLWD Board of Directors Regular Meeting Held Thursday, October 22,2015 at 8:30 a.m. 4 2015-178 12. CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, AND SPECIAL EVENTS 12.1. MWDOC Board and Member Agency Elected Officials' Forum - November 5, 2015 Director Kiley made a motion, seconded by Director Hawkins, to authorize and/or ratify Director attendance at this event if desired. Motion carried 5-0. 14. ADJOURNMENT 14.1. The meeting was adjourned at 9:59 a.m. The next Regular Board of Directors Meeting will be held Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. nnie Alexander Assistant Board Secretary Minutes of the YLWD Board of Directors Regular Meeting Held Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. 5