HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-11-18 - Public Affairs-Communications-Technology Committee Meeting Minutes
MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
PUBLIC AFFAIRS-COMMUNICATIONS-TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE MEETING
November 18, 2011
A meeting of the Public Affairs-Communications-Technology Committee was called to
order by Director Hawkins at 10:00 a.m. The meeting was held at the District's
Administrative Office at 1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870.
COMMITTEE STAFF
Director Phil Hawkins, Chair Art Vega, Interim IT Manager
Director Gary T. Melton Damon Micalizzi, PI Officer
John DeCriscio, Chief Plant Operator
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
2. DISCUSSION ITEMS
2.1. Computerized Maintenance and Management System Project Status
Mr. Vega informed the committee that an additional field operator for
hydrants is now live on the CMMS for a total of 3 field operators and 1
Ieadworker utilizing the system. Staff is in the process of acquiring 2
additional notebook computers. Mr. Hawkins inquired if staff is ok with the
progress being made with the CMMS project. Mr. DeCriscio responded,
"We understand it is a slow process, but this allows for the end users to
have more input and involvement in the end product." Mr. Vega discussed
with the committee the projected costs and schedule forecast for the
project. Mr. Vega informed the committee that he would be presenting
hydrant reports at the next scheduled meeting.
Mr. DeCriscio left the meeting following this discussion.
2.2. Holiday Newsletter (Verbal Report)
Mr. Micalizzi presented to the Committee content for the Holiday
Newsletter. The Committee discussed the letter from the General
Manager and after making edits approved all of the content for the
Newsletter that is scheduled to go to print on December 9, 2011.
2.3. New District Signs (Verbal Report)
Mr. Micalizzi updated the Committee on the status of the new District
signs that are replacing the Conservation signs throughout the District.
2.4. Public Outreach Activities
The Committee reviewed the District's participation in various public
events over the calendar year.
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2.5. Status Report on Committee Specific Strategic Plan Initiatives
The Committee reviewed the Strategic Plan Status Report and requested
that future reports only include information on items that have changed
since the previous month's report.
2.6. Future Agenda Items and Staff Tasks
None.
3. ADJOURNMENT
3.1. The meeting was adjourned at 11:15 p.m. The next meeting of the Public
Affairs-Communications-Technology Committee is scheduled for
December 7, 2011 at 4:00 p.m.
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