CALL TO ORDER: The Board of Directors’ meeting of the Mid-Peninsula Water District was called to order by President Zucca at 6:30 p.m.
A. ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Directors Altscher, Feldman, Linvill, Vella and Zucca
ALSO PRESENT: General Manager Regan, General Counsel Schutte, Secretary Remeleh, and Engineer O’Flaherty
STAFF PRESENT: Superintendent Michael Anderson and Rick Bisio.
MEMBERS OF PUBLIC:
None
PRESIDENT: President Zucca presiding.
Whereupon the following proceedings were duly had:
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Director Vella led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes of the Regular Board meeting of March 27, 2008 were unanimously approved on a motion by Vice President Feldman and seconded by Director Vella. The minutes for the Special meeting on April 10, 2008, were unanimously approved on a motion by Director Altscher and seconded by Vice President Feldman.
D. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
E. WATER CONSERVATION:
Secretary Remeleh reported that May is Water Awareness Month and an ad will go out in the newspaper as well as an insert in the billing celebrating Water Awareness Month. May also is the month that the City of Belmont will be holding their Spring Garden Fair. Employees will be volunteering at the booth all day and the Chamber of Commerce has asked to use the District’s barbeque at the event. Secretary Remeleh stated that the District’s quarterly newsletter is out.
She also reported on a MPWD commercial customer that is attempting to be certified green. The Green program certifies businesses that are environmentally conscious and have complied with different utilities requirements for conservation.
F. DISTRICT’S INSURANCE PROGRAM:
Director Linvill reported that the investigation on the District’s insurance program has been completed and recommendations from the insurance broker have been presented to the subcommittee. Board Members asked many questions that the subcommittee answered. After a lengthy discussion the Board directed staff to contact the District’s broker and have him present the policy, comps and costs at the next Regular Board meeting.
G. 2008 DISTRICT GOALS:
General Manager Regan reported that the Board Members now have the updated Succession Plan. The Board also received a quarterly update on the goals. President Zucca was satisfied with the Quarterly Update and commends the District on the Emergency Response Preparedness Drill that was performed by the District Employees. Director Linvill was also impressed with the Succession Plan.
H. DIRECTOR’S REPORTS:
Director Vella reported on the Homeowners Association Meeting where he gave a presentation on emergency response in the community. President Zucca reported on a presentation that he gave for the Research Security Association in the East Bay. His presentation consisted of information on the post disaster continuity of goods and services in utilities. He spoke about the precautions the District has taken to prepare for emergency situations where water may not be available.
I. MANAGER’S REPORT:
General Manager Regan reported on the Prindle Road investigation. He also reported the Coronet Mainline Project will begin Monday of the following week. Director Vella was happy to hear about the cross training taking place in the District Office, and he was pleased to see in the leak report that the leaks are down from last year. On a motion by Director Altscher and seconded by Director Vella the Manager’s Report was unanimously approved.
J. FINANCIAL REPORT:
President Zucca suggested that there be a line item for each reserve category. On a motion by Director Linvill seconded by Director Vella the Financial Report was unanimously approved.
K. FUTURE NEW BUSINESS ITEMS-SUGGESTED BY THE BOARD MEMBERS:
None.
L. COMMUNICATIONS:
The District received a letter from a resident concerning the possible rationing program.
There was also a letter received thanking a District employee for his help. A concerned citizen also sent a communication regarding the paving on Notre Dame.
M. ADJOURNMENT:
President Zucca adjourned the meeting at 8:57 p.m. The next regular meeting of the MPWD Board is scheduled for Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. in the District’s administrative offices at 3 Dairy Lane, Belmont CA 94002.
