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MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
EXEC-ADM IN-ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITTEE MEETING
October 19, 2010
A meeting of the Executive-Administrative-Organizational Committee was called to
order by Director Mills at 4:00 p.m. The meeting was held at the District's
Administrative Office at 1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870.
COMMITTEE STAFF
Director William R. Mills, Chair Ken Vecchiarelli, General Manager
Director Michael J. Beverage Pat Grady, Assistant General Manager
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
2. ACTION CALENDAR
2.1. Posting of Draft Minutes from Public Financing Corporation (PFC)
Meetings
Mr. Vecchiarelli reported that staff does not foresee any negative impacts
from posting draft minutes of the Public Financing Corporation for public
viewing prior to formal PFC Board approval, since the PFC board usually
meets only once or twice per year. The Committee supported staff's
recommendation and this item will be placed on the Consent Calendar for
consideration at the next regularly scheduled Board meeting.
3. DISCUSSION ITEMS
3.1. E-Civis Grants Management
Mr. Vecchiarelli and Mr. Grady reported this item was previously
discussed by the Committee at the time contracts with two political
advocate firms were not renewed. After discussion, the Committee
recommended subscribing to the E-Civis service for one year as a trial.
Since this is an unbudgeted item and requires staff resources for effective
use of the service, staff reported they would give this further consideration
for the second half of the fiscal year and if moving forward, this item would
be placed on the Consent Calendar at an upcoming Board meeting
following this evaluation.
3.2. Final Report on 2010 Legislative Bills
The Committee reviewed the report prepared by legal counsel and a brief
discussion took place regarding the status of pending legislation through
the year. The Committee also asked if additional action or consideration
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by the full Board is needed for this item. Staff will follow up and report
back on what has been done in the past with this report.
3.3. General Counsel's Monthly Summary Billing Report
The Committee reviewed the report and briefly discussed efforts to review
and understand the ramifications of a petition to revise the District's water
rates.
3.4. Continuing Education Plan & Expense Reimbursement (Verbal Report)
Mr. Vecchiarelli reported that his employment contract provides for tuition
reimbursement and his desire to pursue an advanced degree by acquiring
a Masters in Public Administration. The Committee discussed the terms
and proposed timing of Mr. Vecchiarelli's plans for continuing education
and supported his proposal. The tuition fees and related expenses will be
placed on the Board Calendar for consideration at upcoming regular
meetings.
3.5. Future Agenda Items and Staff Tasks
None.
4. ADJOURNMENT
4.1. The Committee adjourned at 4:48 p.m. The next regular meeting of the
Executive-Administrative-Organizational Committee will be held November
18, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.
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