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MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
September 24, 2012
CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the Citizens Advisory Committee was called to order at 8:30
a.m. by Chair Daniel Mole. The meeting was held at the District’s
Administrative Office at 1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Daniel Mole Fred Hebein
Joe Holdren Lindon Baker
Cheryl Spencer-Borden Rick Buck
Carl Boznanski Oscar Bugarini Sr.
YLWD DIRECTORS PRESENT YLWD STAFF PRESENT
Michael J. Beverage, Director Steve Conklin, Acting General Manager
Damon Micalizzi, Public Information Officer
Lee Cory, Operations Manager
Diane Dalton, Sr Maint Distribution Operator
Ariel Bacani, Engineering Technician II
OTHER VISITORS
Craig Young
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None. Director Beverage provided the Committee with a copy of Municipal Water
District of Orange County’s Monthly Water Usage Report. The Committee
agreed that this information was useful and of interest for the group moving
forward.
2. PRESENTATIONS
2.1. A Look Inside YLWD’s Sewers (PowerPoint Presentation)
Mr. Cory, Ms. Dalton and Mr. Bacani presented the Committee with a
detailed look at the YLWD sewer system and what it takes to maintain it.
A main point of discussion was the condition of the
sewers on the eastern end of the city, inherited by the District as a result
of the past year’s sewer transfer. Mr. Bacani also discussed with the
group his role in making sure the hundred or so restaurants that are
served by the District adhere to the mandated guidelines for disposal of
fats, oils and grease (FOG).
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3. DISCUSSION ITEMS
3.1. Showcase of New YLWD Displays and Promotional Items
Mr. Micalizzi presented to the Committee some of the items that the
District will be using at community events and school education as part of
the District’s public outreach efforts.
3.2. Future Agenda Items
At this time, the Committee discussed consolidation of the November and
December meetings due to the holidays. However, because there are
already presentations scheduled for those months, the group decided to
keep both meetings but move the date of the December meeting to the
17th to better accommodate those who may be traveling or busy during the
holidays. There was also discussion on planning a presentation at the
January meeting regarding the Golden State Water Company service
area.
October 22 – OCFA Presentation
November 26 – MWDOC Presentation
December 17 – Reorganization of Committee, OCWD Presentation
3. ADJOURNMENT
3.1. The Committee adjourned at 10:17 a.m. The next regular meeting of the
Citizens Advisory Committee will be held Monday, October 22, 2012 at
8:30 a.m.