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' MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS WORKSHOP MEETING
March 25, 2011
1. CALL TO ORDER
The March 25, 2011 special meeting of the Yorba Linda Water District Board of
Directors was called to order by President Beverage at 8:00 a.m. The meeting
was held at the District's Administrative Office at 1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia
CA 92870.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
DIRECTORS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT
Michael J. Beverage, President Ken Vecchiarelli, General Manager
Phil Hawkins, Vice President Steve Conklin, Engineering Manager
Ric Collett Lee Cory, Operations Mgr
Robert R. Kiley Gina Knight, Human Resources Mgr
' Gary T. Melton Stephen Parker, Finance Manager
Art Vega, Acting IT Director
Damon Micalizzi, Public Info Officer
Delia Lugo, Senior Accountant
Harold Hulbert, Operations Assistant
Annie Alexander, Executive Secretary
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
5. DISCUSSION ITEMS
5.1. Fiscal Year 2011/12 Budget Discussion (Budget Kick Off Presentation)
Mr. Vecchiarelli began the discussion with a PowerPoint presentation
regarding the draft budget assumptions. This included a detailed overview
of water, sewer and human resource related assumptions as well as
revenues, expenses and variable water costs. Mr. Vecchiarelli responded
to questions from the Board regarding the effects of the potential takeover
of the Yorba Linda sewers and current conservation efforts on the budget.
Also discussed were the frequency of energy efficiency audits,
participation in the Huntington Beach Desalination Project, community
education efforts and future internship opportunities.
' Mr. Vecchiarelli then provided the Board with a PowerPoint presentation
regarding the proposed FY 2011/12 budget assumptions, guidelines and
objectives. This included a review and discussion of 2010/11 and 2011/12
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goals and objectives. Additional discussion regarding revenues, variable ,
water costs, key expenses and asset management plan recommendations
then followed. Mr. Vecchiarelli responded to questions from the Board
regarding the migration of customers with septic systems to sewer service,
the capability of signing up for water service online, and the cost of CMMS
software. The Board then discussed the possibility of contracting for
legislative advocacy services, the budget review process and the
preventative maintenance program for hydrants and valves.
A brief recess was declared at 10:05 a.m.
The meeting reconvened at 10:10 a. m.
Mr. Conklin provided the Board with a PowerPoint presentation regarding
Capital Improvement Projects during FY 2010/11. This included an
overview of completed projects, current projects in design and
construction, and potential new projects. Mr. Conklin and Mr. Vecchiarelli
responded to questions from the Board regarding areas within the District
with only one water sources.
A brief recess was declared at 10:43 a.m.
The meeting reconvened at 10:48 a.m. '
6. CLOSED SESSION
The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session at 10:49 p.m. All Directors were
present.
6.1. Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Pursuant to Section 54957 of the California Government Code
Title: General Manager
The Board reconvened in Open Session at 11:39 p.m. President Beverage
announced that no action was taken during Closed Session that was required to
be reported under the Brown Act.
7. ADJOURNMENT
7.1. The meeting was adjourned at 11:40 p.m. The next regular meeting of the
Board of Directors will be held April 14, 2011 at 8:30 a.m.
K neth R. Vecchiarelli
Board Secretary
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