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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-03-28 - Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes MINUTES OF THE YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING March 28, 2011 1. CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the Citizens Advisory Committee was called to order at 8:30 a.m. by Chair Carl Boznanski. The meeting was held at the District's Administrative Office at 1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT Carl Boznanski, Chair Lindon Baker Cheryl Spencer Borden Greg Myers, Vice Chair Bill Guse Oscar Bugarini Modesto Llanos YLWD DIRECTORS PRESENT YLWD STAFF PRESENT Michael Beverage, Director Ken Vecchiarelli, General Mgr Damon Micalizzi, PI Officer OTHER VISITORS Lee Corey, Operations Mgr Fred Hebein Wayne Miller Ken Mendum, Water Maint Super Rick Buck Joe Holdren Dave Barmer, Sr Maint Dist Opr Todd Kurtz Carole Wayman Judy Dickinson Barbara Scanlin Bill Lawrence Mark Schock 1.1. Introduce Visitors Nine applicants for the Citizens Advisory Committee attended the meeting including Fred Hebein, Wayne Miller, Rick Buck, Judy Dickinson, Carole Wayman, Barbara Scanlin, Joe Holdren, Bill Lawrence and Todd Kurtz. All introduced themselves, as did Hidden Hills Resident, Mark Schock. 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Shock commented on the nuclear crisis in Japan, the State's emergency water supplies, and the close proximity of the San Onofre nuclear power plant to a major fault line and the Diamond Valley Lake Reservoir. Mr. Schock expressed potential safety and water quality concerns that should be adequately reviewed at this plant, given that it was built over 30 years ago. 3. PRESENTATIONS 3.1. Presentation by Operations Department-Maintenance Division Regarding Maintenance of District Fire Hydrants Mr. Corey introduced Dave Barmer, who presented to the Committee a Power Point presentation on the maintenance, repair and replacement of District fire hydrants. Staff answered several questions regarding the District's evolution to wet-barrel hydrants and the costs associated with upkeep, repair and replacement. 1 4. ACTION CALENDAR 4.1. Minutes of the Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting Held February 28, 2011 The Committee unanimously approved the minutes as drafted. 5. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5.1. Citizens Advisory Committee Member to Present Meeting Minutes at Next Board of Directors Meeting on April 14, 2011 Committee Chair, Carl Boznanski volunteered to attend and present the CAC's Meeting Minutes at the next Board of Directors Meeting. 5.2. Update on CAC Applicants and Selection Process Mr. Micalizzi updated the Committee on the status of applications received for the five vacant spots on the Committee. He also informed the visiting applicants that the Board would be holding a special meeting to interview applicants and make appointments on Wednesday, April 20tH 5.3. Elk Mountain Reservoir Practice Field Project Update Mr. Micalizzi updated the Committee on the latest developments with the Elk Mountain Practice Field Project including the latest draft sketch outlining a bigger playing surface and additional parking. Mr. Micalizzi informed the Committee of the continued interest from the local sports groups in getting this project off the ground, yet cautioned that community buy in might require more extensive outreach. The Committee discussed the project and underscored the need for additional practice fields in Yorba Linda. 5.4. City of Yorba Linda Sewers Update Mr. Vecchiarelli updated the Committee on the latest in regards to the potential transfer of sewer facilities between the City of Yorba Linda and the District. 5.5. Future Agenda Items ■ The Committee asked for an update on the Boards Decision regarding their recommendation for an Alternative Work Schedule at the District. ■ Mr. Llanos asked that the Committee's Purpose, Goals and Objectives be discussed at the next meeting. ■ CAC Re-structure and Leadership ■ AWWA QualServe Employee Survey Results and Executive Summary ■ Rate Structure and Financial Planning ■ FY 2011/12 Budget ■ District Tour for New CAC Members 6. ADJOURNMENT 6.1. The Committee adjourned at 10:08 a.m. The next regular meeting of the Citizens Advisory Committee will be held April 25, 2011 at 8:30 a.m. 3