MARINA COAST WATER DISTRICT

District Offices: 11 Reservation Road, Marina, California

Regular Meeting

September 22, 1999, 7:00 P. M.

DRAFT MINUTES

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

  3. ROLL CALL
  4. 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

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

None

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4. PRESENTATION TO TONY KELSEY ACKNOWLEDGING TWENTY YEARS SERVICE WITH THE DISTRICT:

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

5. AWARD CERTIFICATE AND MAKE PRESENTATION FOR EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER/OCTOBER-NOVEMBER-DECEMBER:

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.

6. CONSENT AGENDA:

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)

6-B. APPROVAL OF BILLS:

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.

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7. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 99-14/CHANGE IN BUDGETED COST ESTIMATE AND AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF LIFT STATION NO. 3 REPLACEMENT PROJECT:

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.

8. DISCUSS USE OF WELL LOTS AND PERC PONDS FOR POSTING PUBLIC NOTICES:

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.

9. APPROVE RECRUITMENT FOR GENERAL MANAGER’S POSITION:

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).

  1. MANAGER’S REPORT:

      1. GOALS & OBJECTIVES:

Updated Goals and Objectives were reviewed.

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

  1. STAFF REPORTS:
  2. None.

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  3. COMMITTEE REPORTS:

    1. WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION:
    2. 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.

    3. OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE:
    4. Minutes of the September 8, 1999 meeting were included in the Board packet.

    5. BUDGET & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE:
    6. 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.

    7. JOINT CITY/DISTRICT COMMITTEE:
    8. Minutes of the September 1, 1999 meeting were included in the Board packet.

    9. COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE:
    10. No report given.

    11. FORT ORD COMMITTEE:
    12. Minutes of the September 8, 1999 meeting were included in the Board packet.

    13. LAFCO:
    14. No report given.

    15. JPIA:

No report given.

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  1. BOARD COMMENTS:

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.

14. ADJOURNMENT:

Meeting was adjourned at 8:56 P. M.

APPROVED:

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Thomas Moore, President

ATTEST:

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Leo M. Laska, General Manager