1. CALL TO ORDER:

President Moore called the meeting to order at 7:05 P. M. on December 15, 1999.

2. ROLL CALL

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:

Gilbert Bibber

Emmette Randle, Jr.

David Brown

Tom Moore

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:

Marion Bryson

STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:

Leo Laska, General Manager

Connie Chavoya, Administrative Officer

Dave Meza, District Engineer

Evelina Adlawan, Technical Services Manager

Suresh Prasad, Accounting Supervisor

Lloyd Lowrey, Legal Counsel

Paula Carina, Board Clerk

James Ballagh, Operations & Maintenance Supervisor

Alex Gallego, System Operator

AUDIENCE:

Dan Bellem

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

None

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

Director Brown - Yes Vice-President Bryson - Absent

Director Bibber - Yes Director Randle - Yes

President Moore - Yes

Motion carried unanimously.

On motion by Director Brown, seconded by Director Randle; the Board approve the Consent Agenda consisting of November 17, 1999 Board minutes and expenditures totaling $256,587.29.

Director Brown - Yes Vice-President Bryson - Absent

Director Bibber - Yes Director Randle - Yes

President Moore - Yes

Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Laska reviewed the list of properties to be declared as surplus, with two of those properties being abandoned well sites and one, a street. Mr. Laska informed the Board that annually, the District must declare surplus property for the following year. Once this is done, then the District can begin the process of disposal of the surplus. Declaring the properties as surplus in no way means that they must be disposed of, but that, if later decided, it allows the District the opportunity to dispose of them. Discussion followed. President Moore stated that he would move to declare properties surplus, subject to the District retaining complete utility easements on the properties if they were to be sold.

On motion by President Moore, seconded by Director Randle; the Board approve properties to be declared as surplus, subject to the District retaining complete utility easements on the entire 3,600 square feet of Well Lot #3 and 4,725 square feet of Well Lot #4.

Director Brown - No Vice-President Bryson - Absent

Director Bibber - Yes Director Randle - Yes

President Moore - Yes

Motion passed.

Mrs. Adlawan updated the Board on the status of the fluoridation effort. She stated that at this time the Army intends to discontinue the fluoridation of the former Fort Ord, Presidio of Monterey Annex Water System. The Army is in the process of completing the required paperwork, thus making the effort to fluoridate the Marina Water supply unnecessary.

On motion by Director Bibber, seconded by Director Randle; the Board approve cessation to fluoridate Marina Coast Water District water supply. Motion carried unanimously (4 Ayes-0 Noes-1 Absent).

Mr. Meza updated the Board on the status of the Desal Plant motor investigation. He stated that the pump is fine, unfortunately the motor must be replaced. Discussion followed.

On motion by Director Brown, seconded by Director Randle; the Board approve Resolution No. 99-20 to extend the General Manager’s contract.

Director Brown - Yes Vice-President Bryson - Absent

Director Bibber - Yes Director Randle - Yes

President Moore - Yes

Motion carried unanimously.

None.

1. WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION:

No report given.

2. OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE:

Minutes of the December 8, 1999 meeting were included in the Board packet. Director Bibber shared with the Board his thoughts on a wellness/safety program. Director Brown reviewed with the Board, the bi-monthly meter reading pros and cons.

3. BUDGET & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE:

Minutes of the December 9, 1999 meeting were included in the Board packet. President Moore reviewed how the Committee discussed having the Information Technology Systems tracked as a capital asset. He also mentioned modifying the permit for reclaimed water.

4. JOINT CITY/DISTRICT COMMITTEE:

Minutes of the December 1, 1999 meeting were included in the Board packet. President Moore updated the Board on the situation regarding the new Corporation Yard site.

5. COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE:

No report given.

6. FORT ORD COMMITTEE:

Minutes of the December 8, 1999 meeting were included in the Board packet. Mr. Laska updated the Board that the PBC is expected to pass by April, 2000.

No report given.

Director Brown stated that he still has not heard from LAFCO. He will stop by their offices at the courthouse and find out what is going on.

No report given.

Director Brown: None

Director Randle: None

Vice-President Bryson: Absent

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Director Bibber: None

President Moore: None

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 the Board adjourned to closed session at 8:13 P.M. to discuss General Manager appointment.

The Board returned to open session at 8:33 P.M to vote on Agenda Item 16: Approve Contract for appointment of General Manager.

The Board received copies of the contract with monetary figures in place. Discussion followed.

On motion by Director Randle, seconded by Director Bibber; the Board approve the contract for appointment of Michael D. Armstrong as the District’s General Manager with an effective date of January 18, 2000.

Director Brown - Yes Vice-President Bryson - Absent

Director Bibber - Yes Director Randle - Yes

President Moore - Yes

Motion carried unanimously.

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 the Board adjourned to closed session at 8:40 P.M. to discuss Fort Ord Projects Director appointment.

The Board returned to open session at 8:57 P.M to vote on Agenda Item 17: Approve Contract for Appointment of Fort Ord Projects Director.

The Board received copies of the contract with monetary figures in place. Discussion followed.

On motion by Director Randle, seconded by Director Brown; the Board approve the contract for appointment of Leo Laska as the Fort Ord Projects Director with an effective date of January 18, 2000.

Director Brown - Yes Vice-President Bryson - Absent

Director Bibber - Yes Director Randle - Yes

President Moore - Yes

Motion carried unanimously.

The Board received a copy of the Press Release to review regarding the General Manager’s position. President Moore had some minor changes to the release.

President Moore elected to return to Board comments to review a situation that had presented itself.

President Moore informed the Board of a situation he had recently come upon where a construction company was illegally using water through a backflow device. He explained to the Board what process he then followed to rectify the problem.

Meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P. M.