MARINA COAST WATER DISTRICT
District Office: 11 Reservation Road,
Marina, CaliforniaRegular Meeting: February 24, 1999
, 7:00 P. M.MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER:
President Moore called the meeting to order at 7:02 P. M. on February 24, 1999.
2. ROLL CALL:
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Tom Moore, President
Marion Bryson, Vice President
Emmette Randle, Jr.
David Brown
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
Gilbert Bibber
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Leo Laska, General Manager
Jim Dowless, Operations & Maintenance Superintendent
Connie Chavoya, Administrative Services Officer
Evelina Adlawan, Technical Services Manager
Rich Youngblood, Water Conservation /Special Projects Coordinator
Bobby Sabillo, Accounting Supervisor
Lloyd W, Lowrey, Jr., Legal Counsel
AUDIENCE:
Dan Bellem
3. QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA:
None.
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4. CONSENT AGENDA:
Director Randle requested that Item #4B (Approval of Bills) be pulled from the Consent Agenda and Director Brown requested that Item 4D (Accept Final Draft of 1998 Water Quality Report) be pulled.
On motion by Vice President Bryson, seconded by Director Randle; the Board approve Items 4A and 4C (minutes of January 27, 1999 and 1997/1998 audit) of the Consent Agenda.
Director Bibber - Absent President Moore - Yes
V. P. Bryson - Yes Director Randle - Yes
Director Brown - Yes
Motion carried unanimously.
4-B. APPROVAL OF BILLS:
On motion by Director Randle, seconded by Vice President Bryson; the Board approve expenditures totaling $172,631.07.
Director Brown - Yes V. P. Bryson - Yes
Director Bibber - Absent Director Randle - Yes
President Moore - Yes
Motion carried unanimously.
Director Brown requested that Item 4-D, Accept Final Draft of 1998 Water Quality Report, be addressed at the end of the agenda.
5. DECLARE SURPLUS PROPERTY:
On motion by Director Randle, seconded by Vice President Bryson; the Board adopt Resolution No. 99-5 (authorizing disposal of one 1991 Ford Ranger, one 1989 Taurus and one lab incubator).
Director Randle - Yes V. P. Bryson - Yes
Director Brown - Yes President Moore - Yes
Director Bibber - Absent
Motion carried unanimously.
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6. APPROVE ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW POSITION:
Discussion was held regarding the establishment of a new position for the purpose of representing the District on the Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control Agency
Director Randle moved that the District not establish the position. Following discussion Director Randle withdrew his motion.
On motion by Vice President Bryson, seconded by Director Brown; the Board table the matter until all Directors are present and, at that time, limit comments for those wishing to speak to 15 minutes each. Motion carried (3 ayes, 1 abstention/Randle and 1 absent/Bibber).
The matter will be brought back to the Board at the March 24, 1999 Board meeting.
7. ADDRESS POLICY OF ADJOURNING BOARD MEETINGS AT 10:00 P.M./
RESOLUTION NO. 98-1:
On motion by Vice President Bryson, seconded by Director Randle; the Board direct that Resolution No. 98-1 not be changed and shall continue to read calling for a motion to adjourn any regular or special Board meeting which is still in progress at 10 P.M. The President of the Board shall closely monitor the agenda and the time remaining to cover those items remaining on the agenda. Motion carried unanimously ( 4 ayes, 1 absent/Bibber).
8. MANAGERS REPORT:
A. DISCUSS ESTABLISHING AN ANNUAL FACILITIES TOUR FOR THE PUBLIC:
Staff was directed to put together an outline of a plan which is to include the cost for the rental of a van. Matter will be brought back to the Board at a future date.
Break taken from 8:45 P. M. To 8:53 P. M.
4-D ACCEPT FINAL DRAFT OF 1998 WATER QUALITY REPORT:
Draft report was reviewed with staff responding to questions.
On motion by Director Brown, seconded by Vice President Bryson; the Board accept the draft 1998 Water Quality Report as amended.
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4-D ACCEPT FINAL DRAFT OF 1998 WATER QUALITY REPORT: (continued)
Director Brown - Yes President Moore - Yes
Director Randle - Yes Director Bibber - Absent
Vice President Bryson - Yes
Motion carried unanimously.
9. STAFF REPORTS:
Technical Services monthly summary report was included in the packet for Board review.
10. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
A. WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION:
Minutes from February 11, 1999 meeting included in packet.
B. OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE:
Minutes from February 10, 1999 meeting provided to Directors.
C. BUDGET & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE:
Minutes from February 11, 1999 meeting provided to Directors.
D. JOINT CITY/DISTRICT COMMITTEE:
Minutes from February 3, 1999 meeting provided to Directors. President Moore reported on the February 3rd meeting.
E. COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE:
No meeting held.
F. FORT ORD COMMITTEE:
No meeting held in February.
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10. COMMITTEE REPORTS: (Continued)
G. MRWPCA:
Vice President Bryson reported on the most recent MRWPCA meeting. President Moore stressed the need for Directors to attend, as observers, the Budget and Personnel Committee meetings of the Regional Agency.
H. LAFCO:
No report.
11. BOARD COMMENTS:
Director Randle questioned the safety/replacement of the railings on the plant digesters. Mr. Laska responded to his concerns.
Director Bryson requested that President Moore provide him with guidance on choosing a seminar to attend.
President Moore commented on the success of the February 18th workshop.
12. ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting was adjourned at 9:34 P. M.
APPROVED:
Thomas P. Moore, President
ATTEST:
Leo M. Laska, General Manager