HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-04-18 - Executive-Administration Committee Meeting Minutesc) Well No. 10. Lee Cory, Operations Manager, reported on an incident where there was
a high concentration of chlorine in the water caused when a chlorine pump failed to
shut down. The system was flushed in the immediate area, and the problem was
rectified within an hour. It was isolated in an industrial complex south of the Richfield
Plant.
d) District activities. Michael Robinson, Assistant Administrator, reported on a Jog-a-
Thon taking place at the Mabel Paine School. The District will provide water for this
event. Michael Robinson also reported on the toilet giveaway that took place on March
23. 1013 toilets were given away. Those unable to bring in their old toilets on the
designated day may take these to another toilet giveaway day or take them to the
company location in Orange. Armando Raya, Ruben Gonzales, Stacy Bavol, Cheryl
Kielty, Linda Patti, Katy Brown and Chau Le participated.
A recess was declared at 9:50 a.m. The meeting reconvened at 10:00 a.m. with all Directors
present. William Robertson, Michael Payne, Michael Robinson, Kenneth Vecchiarelli, Gloria
Lujan, Amelia Cloonan and Janet Morningstar were also present.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
12. Executive-Administration Committee (Korn/Summerfield)
Meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 18, 4:00 p.m. Evaluation of General Manager,
Revised "To Do" list.
13. Finance-Accounting Committee (Beverage/Korn)
14. Personnel-Risk Management Committee (Abramowitz/Armstrong)
Report of meeting held April 10, 9:00 a.m. Discussion of the employee survey was
deferred. Director Abramowitz reported the rise in costs for health insurance is affecting
employees and reduces the take home pay employees are getting. There is a possibility of
the employees going with an outside group for representation. Engineering Department
changes were discussed. The latest version of the OCWA salary survey was discussed. As
a result of corrections made by the Board, with some exceptions, the District is doing well.
Status of recruitments and Well No. 10 problems were also discussed.
15. Planning-Engineering-Operations Committee (Summerfield/Beverage)
Report of meeting held April 3, 4:00 p.m. is in the Agenda. Richfield Plant renovation
update. Vista del Verde development: proposed phasing agreement amendments,
Bastanchury sewer FFDCA, Well No. 18 construction update. Pulte Yorba Linda Heights
development. District project update: proposals for reservoir nitrification prevention and
control study, sodium hypochlorate generator, Well No. 18 equipment.
A meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 17, 4:00 p.m. Richfield Plant renovation
update. Vista del Verde development: proposed phasing agreement amendments,
Bastanchury sewer FFDCA, Well No. 18 construction update. District project update:
proposals for reservoir nitrification prevention and control study, sodium hypochlorate
generator, Well No. 18 equipment.
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GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT
9. General Manager's oral report and comments.
a) General Counsel Kidman presented a copy of the publication prepared by McCormick,
Kidman and Behrens, and published by ACWA, which gives guidance on what SB 221
and SB 610 mean for Water Districts. He gave an outline of the information contained
in the publication and stated additional copies would have to be purchased from
ACWA.
A recess was declared at 9:35 a.m. Michelle O'Brien and Beverly Meza left the meeting. The
meeting reconvened at 9:45 a.m. with all Directors present. Also present were William
Robertson, Arthur Kidman, Michael Payne, Michael Robinson, Gloria Lujan and Amelia
Cloonan.
b) William I Robertson, General Manager, reported the Employee Association has hired
CEA (City Employees Association) to help with their representation.
c) District activities. Michael Robinson, Assistant Administrator, distributed information
regarding a rebate program for front loading clothes washers. These are water and
energy efficient. He also reported on a call from the City of Placentia. On Tuesday,
May 7 at 7:00 p.m., they will present a proclamation to the District. Vice President
Summerfield will plan to attend.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
10. Executive-Administration Committee (Korn/Summerfield)
Report of meeting held April 18, 4:00 p.m. President Korn reported there was a question
about why the District video had not been shown on TV. The question was referred to the
General Manager. The request from Pulte (Agenda Item 7) was discussed.
A meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 2 at 4:00 p.m. General Manager's contract.
11. Finance-Accounting Committee (Beverage/Kom)
12. Personnel-Risk Management Committee (Abramowitz/Armstrong)
The minutes of the meeting held April 10 jointly with the Public Information Committee
were included in the Agenda.
A meeting is scheduled for Thursday May 2, 9:00 a.m. Employee survey, health insurance,
property insurance deductibles, risk management update, OCWA salary survey, liability
claims.
Director Abramowitz reported he was able to access the website with all his browsers after
Art Vega made a change.
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