REGULAR MEETING

OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OF THE MID-PENINSULA WATER DISTRICT

May 22, 2008

Belmont, California

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 Cassman, 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 Linvill led in the Pledge of Allegiance.

C.  APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

The minutes of the Regular Board meeting of April 24, 2008 were unanimously approved on a motion by Director Vella and seconded by Director Altscher.

D.  PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Rich Bortoli addressed the Board concerning possible water rationing. The Board heard his concerns and assured Mr. Bortoli his concern will be taken into consideration if the District implements rationing.

E.  WATER CONSERVATION:

Secretary Remeleh reported on the Belmont Garden Faire where MPWD had a booth on water conservation focusing on conservation in the garden. She also reported on MPWD’s new program for encouraging restaurants to serve water upon request. In an effort to conserve water, MPWD in collaboration with Belmont restaurants will place cards on tables stating that water will be served upon request rather than automatically placing water on the table that may be wasted. Secretary Remeleh also reported District staff has met with a business attempting to be certified green and gave recommendations according to the list that the County provided. The District has reported back to the County with our findings.  

F.  EMPLOYEES’ ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:

The Employee Assistance Program will offer outside help with personal issues for District employees. The Board received information on this program and felt this would be a beneficial program for the employees of the District. This item will be sent to the Employee Association for review and comment back to the Board.

G.  DISTRICT’S INSURANCE PROGRAM FOR F/Y 2008/2009:

The Board of Directors received information on the proposed insurance program from the Districts insurance broker. After reviewing the program and taking into consideration the recommendations of the subcommittee on this issue, the Board was satisfied with the proposed policies and limits. The Board discussed the issue of procuring an additional excess liability policy. After a lengthy discussion, the Board directed staff to have the insurance broker gather comps from other agencies to compare policy limits. This item will be carried over to the next regular Board meeting.

H.  PRELIMINARY 2008/2009 BUDGET:

After a brief discussion, the Board of Directors decided to hold a special meeting to review and discuss the budget.

I.  BAWSCA REPORT:

Director Vella reported on the BAWSCA meeting where most of the meeting was dedicated to water conservation. BAWSCA benefit adjustments were also discussed during the meeting.

J.  DIRECTORS’ REPORTS:

Director Vella reported on his attendance at the Neighborhood Association meeting. The new sewer rates were discussed at the meeting. Vice President Feldman reported he attended the California Special District’s Association meeting along with Directors Altscher and Vella where Director Altscher’s position to LAFCo was reaffirmed. Vice President Feldman as well as Director Altscher and staff attended the ACWA Conference. Director Altscher thanked the District and his fellow Board members for their support during his reelection as the alternate for the Special District’s Association to LAFCo. He also reported on his attendance at the Belmont Spring Garden Faire where he spoke with City Manager Jack Crist. Jack Crist offered the District the opportunity to have an article in the City Newsletter.

Director Altscher submitted his report and gave an oral report on the ACWA Conference.

President Zucca reported that he had a discussion with City Manager Jack Crist about the Belmont Redwood Shores School District’s struggle to keep the fields irrigated.

President Zucca also informed the City Manager that wholesale water rates will increase 10%.  

K.  MANAGER’S REPORT:

Manager Regan reported that the Exbourne Tank is continuing to progress. Director Vella inquired as to the timeline for this project. Manager Regan stated that project completion is scheduled for some time in July. Director Altscher suggested that once the Exbourne Tank Project is complete, the District do something for the neighbors of the tank to show the District’s appreciation for their cooperation during the project. Manager Regan agreed and will put some thought into what to do for the customers. The Manager’s report was unanimously approved on a motion by Director Vella and seconded by Director Linvill.

L.  FINANCIAL REPORTS:

The Financial Report was unanimously approved on a motion by Vice President Feldman and seconded by Director Vella.

M.  FUTURE NEW BUSINESS ITEMS-SUGGESTIONS BY THE BOARD MEMBERS:

The budget will be placed on the next regular meeting agenda.

N.  COMMUNICATIONS:

The District was contacted by the City of Foster City about lowering the District’s water rates charged to Foster City for the use of the inter-tie.

O.  ADJOURNMENT:

President Zucca adjourned the meeting at 8:27 p.m. The next regular meeting of the MPWD Board is scheduled for Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. in the District’s administrative offices at 3 Dairy Lane, Belmont CA 94002.