1. CALL TO ORDER:

Vice-President Bryson called the meeting to order at 7:05 P. M. on September 22, 1999.

2. ROLL CALL

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:

Gilbert Bibber

Marion Bryson

Emmette Randle, Jr.

Tom Moore - arrived at 7:10 P.M.

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:

David Brown

STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:

Leo Laska, General Manager

Connie Chavoya, Administrative Officer

Pete Koehn, Engineering Technician

Lloyd Lowrey, Legal Counsel

Paula Carina, Board Clerk

AUDIENCE:

James Ballagh

Tony Kelsey

Susan Kiefert

3. QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA:

None

Vice President Bryson presented to Mr. Tony Kelsey, a plaque honoring him for 20 years of service to the District.

On motion by President Moore, seconded by Director Bibber; the Board award the certificate for Employee of the Quarter along with a check for $100.00 and four hours off with pay plus a preferred parking space at the Beach Office.

Director Brown - Absent Vice President Bryson - Yes

Director Bibber - Yes Director Randle - Yes

President Moore - Yes

Motion carried unanimously.

Vice President Bryson requested to pull item 6B (Approval of Bills) from the Consent Agenda. On motion by President Bryson, seconded by Director Bibber; the Board approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of item 6A (minutes of August 25, 1999). Motion carried unanimously (4 Ayes-0 Noes–1 Absent)

Director Randle and Vice President Bryson questioned several bills. Vice President Bryson pointed out that the Desalination Plant Expense list did not include the Desal charges from Schaaf & Wheeler. Vice President Bryson was assured that the expense list would be corrected.

On motion by President Moore, seconded by Director Randle; the Board approve expenditures totaling $352,385.70.

Director Brown - Absent Vice President Bryson - Yes

Director Bibber - Yes Director Randle - Yes

President Moore - Yes

Motion carried unanimously.

On motion by Director Randle, seconded by Vice President Bryson; the Board move to approve Resolution 99-14 (Change in budgeted cost estimate and authorize advertisement for bids for the construction of Lift Station No. 3 replacement project).

Director Brown - Absent Vice President Bryson - Yes

Director Bibber - Yes Director Randle - Yes

President Moore - Yes

Motion carried unanimously.

Vice President Bryson briefed the Board on the City of Marina’s desire to use perc ponds and well lots to post public notices. Discussion followed suggesting more convenient and accessible areas for public postings. President Moore requested this item to be returned to the next Joint City/District Committee meeting agenda.

On motion by Director Bibber, seconded by Vice President Bryson; the Board appoint President Moore and Vice President Bryson to review and approve the recruitment notice for the General Manager’s position. The Board further voting to direct President Moore and Vice President Bryson to meet with the General Manager and legal counsel to develop a proposal for the selection process to present to the Board at the next Board meeting. Motion carried unanimously (4 Ayes – 0 Noes – 1 Absent).

10. MANAGER’S REPORT:

Mr. Leo Laska updated the Board on the status of the Accounting Department.

10. STAFF REPORTS:

None.

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Regular Board Meeting

September 22, 1999

11. COMMITTEE REPORTS:

1. WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION:

Minutes of the September 9, 1999 meeting were included in the Board packet. President Moore mentioned that he would like to give a brief acknowledgment at the Hot Water Heater Seminar on October 6, 1999 at 6:00 P. M.

2. OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE:

Minutes of the September 8, 1999 meeting were included in the Board packet.

3. BUDGET & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE:

Minutes of the September 9, 1999 meeting were included in the Board packet. Vice President Bryson questioned the codification project’s progress, and was advised that he will receive a revised copy to review at the next meeting.

4. JOINT CITY/DISTRICT COMMITTEE:

Minutes of the September 1, 1999 meeting were included in the Board packet.

5. COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE:

No report given.

6. FORT ORD COMMITTEE:

Minutes of the September 8, 1999 meeting were included in the Board packet.

7. LAFCO:

No report given.

8. JPIA:

No report given.

Director Randle questioned if there was a special license required for driving a backhoe on the public street.

Director Bibber inquired how the tour preparations are coming along. The Board was advised that at present time, twenty-five people were scheduled to come (18 guests, 5 Board members, and 2 staff members). There are still several unconfirmed invitations.

Vice President Bryson proposed that the District review all unused well sites and decide what the future should hold for these sites.

President Moore inquired if Director Brown has confirmed his presence at the tour. President Moore also requested that M.R.W.P.C.A. be re-added to the Committee Reports.

Meeting was adjourned at 8:56 P. M.

APPROVED:

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Thomas Moore, President

ATTEST:

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