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MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
EXEC-ADM IN-ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITTEE MEETING
May 21, 2009
A meeting of the Executive-Administrative-Organizational Committee was called to
order by Director Summerfield at 4:00 p.m. The meeting was held at the District's
Administrative Office at 1717 East Miraloma Avenue, Placentia CA 92870.
COMMITTEE STAFF
Director John Summerfield, Chair Ken Vecchiarelli, General Manager
Director William R. Mills
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
2. DISCUSSION ITEMS
2.1. Report on Grant Activities - Townsend Public Affairs
Mr. Christopher Townsend and Ms. Heather Dion from Townsend Public
Affairs presented a summary report on the status of the State budget
crisis, the State's plans to borrow property tax revenues and the status of
State legislative activities. The Committee discussed these matters at
length.
2.2. Plan for Obtaining Future State and Federal Grants - Townsend Public
Affairs
Mr. Townsend and Ms. Dion also reported on the status of funding
opportunities through various State and Federal programs and how the
President's stimulus package may affect these programs and offer
additional opportunities that the District may be able to benefit from.
2.3. Report on Legislative Activities - Sacramento Advocates
The Committee had no additional discussion of the report included in the
agenda packet.
2.4. Report on 2009 Legislative Bills - McCormick, Kidman & Behrens
The Committee received the report in their packet and had no questions or
comments.
2.5. General Counsel's Monthly Summary Billing Reports
The Committee reviewed the report and asked if any of the charges are
related to capital projects. Staff will prepare an attachment in the future
showing the net charges capitalized and expensed.
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2.6. Directors' and General Manager's Fees and Expenses (Jan-Mar)
The Committee commented they had no concerns with the expense report
and staff added that total year-to-date and quarter-to-date Director and
GM expenses through March 31, 2009 are under budget for meetings,
conferences, travel and related expenses.
2.7. Future Planning Initiatives from the Strategic Planning Workshop
Staff will present a summary report at the first Board of Directors Meeting
in June.
2.8. Future Agenda Items and Staff Tasks
The Committee suggested staff prepare an action plan update for the
OCWD annexation matter.
3. ADJOURNMENT
3.1. The Committee adjourned at 5:40 p.m. The next regular meeting of the
Executive-Administrative-Organizational Committee will be held June 16,
2009 at 4:00 p.m.
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