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MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
EXEC-ADM IN-ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITTEE MEETING
November 16, 2011
A meeting of the Executive-Administrative-Organizational Committee was called to
order by Director Beverage at 4:15 p.m. The meeting was held at the District's
Administrative Office at 1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870.
COMMITTEE STAFF
Director Michael J. Beverage, Chair Ken Vecchiarelli, General Manager
Director Phil Hawkins Damon Micalizzi, Public Information Officer
OTHER ATTENDEES
Art Kidman, General Counsel, Kidman, Behrens & Tague LLP
Heather Stratman, Townsend Public Affairs
Christopher Townsend, Townsend Public Affairs (via conference call)
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
2. DISCUSSION ITEMS
2.1. Legislative Affairs Update (Verbal Report)
Mr. Christopher Townsend joined the meeting via conference call at 4.29.
Mr. Townsend and Ms. Stratman discussed strategies and timing with the
Committee for pursuing items of interest to the District. Mr. Kidman will
work with staff and TPA to draft documents initiating the process.
Mr. Christopher Townsend ended his conference call at this time. Ms. Stratman
also left the meeting.
2.2. Final Report on 2011 Legislative Bills
The Committee reviewed the report noting that the majority of bills died,
including some that would have been potentially positive for water
agencies or special districts.
2.3. General Counsel's Monthly Summary Report
The Committee reviewed the summary report noting that they appreciated
the detailed breakout provided on non-construction related agreements.
Mr. Kidman confirmed that the expenses related to the Elk Mountain
proposed improvements were for a three month period. Mr. Kidman also
related that the monthly and year to date legal expenses for legal support
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services related to the Freeway Complex Fire lawsuits is tracking higher
than the prior year expenses as the case gets closer to the trial date.
2.4. Quarterly Director and General Manager Fees and Expenses (July -
September 2011)
The Committee reviewed and discussed the Directors and General
Manager's fees and expenses noting they are all tracking below budget.
The Committee also expressed an understanding that the Travel and
Conference expenses are expected to increase toward the end of the
second quarter as two major annual conferences are scheduled in
November and December.
2.5. Status of Strategic Plan Initiatives
The Committee reviewed the report outlining the Strategic Plan Initiative
progress. Mr. Vecchiarelli pointed out various highlights including a yet to
be scheduled upcoming All-Hands Meeting for December and the Holiday
Employee Appreciation Dinner. The Committee also noted that the EPIC
Committee has been dark for a few months.
2.6. Future Agenda Items and Staff Tasks
None.
3. ADJOURNMENT
3.1. The Committee adjourned at 5:43 p.m. The next regularly scheduled
meeting of the Executive-Administrative-Organizational Committee will be
held December 20, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. The Committee members agreed to
schedule an Executive-Administration-Organizational Committee Meeting
on November 30, at 4:30 p.m.
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