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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-01-31 - Board of Directors Meeting Minutes 2017-021 MINUTES OF THE YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS WORKSHOP MEETING Tuesday, January 31, 2017, 4:00 p.m. 1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870 1. CALL TO ORDER The January 31, 2017 Yorba Linda Water District Board of Directors Workshop Meeting was called to order by President Miller at 4:02 p.m. The meeting was held in the Board Room at the District's Administration Building located at 1717 East Miraloma Avenue in Placentia, California 92870. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE President Miller led the pledge. 3. ROLL CALL DIRECTORS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT J. Wayne Miller, President Marc Marcantonio, General Manager Al Nederhood, Vice President Steve Conklin, Engineering Manager Phil Hawkins, Director John DeCriscio, Operations Manager Andrew J. Hall, Director Gina Knight, HR/Risk and Safety Manager Brooke Jones, Director Delia Lugo, Finance Manager Art Vega, Information Technology Manager Annie Alexander, Executive Assistant Cindy Botts, Water Consv Sup/Mgmt Analyst Kelly McCann, Senior Accountant Malissa Muttaraid, Public Affairs Representative ALSO PRESENT Andrew Gagen, Partner, Kidman Law LLP Sanjay Guar, Vice President, Raftelis Financial Consultants 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Ben Parker, resident, commented on data to be provided to Raftelis for input into the District's financial model. Mr. Greg Shultz, resident, commented on the District's previous audits. Minutes of the YLWD Board of Directors Workshop Meeting Held January 31, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. 1 2017-022 5. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5.1. Overview of Development Process for Water Rate Studies, Financial Policies and Plans, Water Rate Structures, and Cost of Service Mrs. Delia Lugo introduced Mr. Sanjay Guar and provided an overview of his work experience. Mr. Guar reviewed the purpose and objectives of a water rate study, the process for adopting rates, financial goals and legal requirements. He then provided an overview of the purpose for financial planning and policies including the District's current reserve policy and the advantages versus disadvantages of using debt financing to fund capital improvement projects. He also reviewed the evolution of water rate structures, pricing objectives, various types of rate structures, cost of service, and the process for implementation. Mr. Guar and staff then responded to related questions from the Board and members of the public. 6. ADJOURNMENT 6.1. The meeting was adjourned at 5:55 p.m. Annie Alexander Assistant Board Secretary Minutes of the YLWD Board of Directors Workshop Meeting Held January 31, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. 2