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 and Zucca

President Zucca stated that Director Vella was not able to attend the meeting due to a death in the family.

ALSO PRESENT:     General Manager Regan, General Counsel Cassman, Engineer O’Flaherty   and Secretary Remeleh

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: 

Vice President Feldman led in the Pledge of Allegiance

C.  APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

The minutes of the Regular and Special meetings of December 6, 2007, December 12, 2007, December 13, 2007and December 20, 2007 were unanimously approved as corrected on a motion by Director Altscher and seconded by Vice President Feldman.

D.  PUBLIC COMMENTS:

None.

E.  WATER CONSERVATION:

Secretary Remeleh reported it was raining and that is a very good thing. Notices to customers will continue to go out with billing giving them friendly reminders to conserve, even with the recent rain. The calendars from the Water Conservation Poster Contest are now finished and have been sent out to the schools and are available for pickup at the District Office. The teachers and the students who participated in the contest are thrilled with the calendars.

She also reported that the Water Wise home audit kits are also being passed out to the students of participating Belmont schools.

President Zucca reported that he had spoken with some of the teachers, and they were very pleased with the calendars and the kids were very excited to see their artwork in them.

Director Altscher stated the calendars were well done, and that he was pleased with the notices that were sent out on water conservation to the customers during the rainy season.

F.  STATUS REPORT ON PROPOSED WATER RATE INCREASE:

Secretary Remeleh reported two protest letters against the proposed water rate increase were received by the District Office staff.

The Board suggested that District staff should offer some kind of response to customers stating the District has received their letters and they appreciate their concerns.

There will be a public hearing at the next Regular Board Meeting held on February 28, 2008.

G.  AUDITORS REPORT ON FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007:

After a brief discussion the Board postponed this item to the next regular Board meeting.

H.  HUMAN RESOURCE CONSULTANT:

Manager Regan presented to the Board the idea of hiring a consultant firm to assist the District with HR issues. After a brief discussion it was decided to have representatives from the consulting group make a presentation at the next regular Board meeting.

I.  SPECIAL DISTRICT NOMINATIONS FOR REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE TO LAFCo:

Director Altscher requested the Boards support in running for the Special District’s alternate on the LAFCo Board.

Vice President Feldman moved to support Director Altscher’s efforts to run for the Special District’s alternate to LAFCo and to also support Iris Gallagher in her re-election efforts for her seat on the LAFCo Board, seconded by Director Linvill. The motion was unanimously approved.

J.  2008 DISTRICT GOALS:

Manager Regan requested a postponement of this item to the next regular meeting.  He stated since the last Board meeting staff had less than two weeks to prepare.  After a brief discussion, the Board decided to postpone this item until the next regular Board meeting.

K.  BAWSCA REPORT:

Director Vella was not present to give his report.

L.  DIRECTORS’ REPORTS:

Vice President Feldman suggested that a sub-committee be put together to review the District’s insurance policies.  A subcommittee of Directors Feldman and Linvill was established.

Director Altscher reported there is a notice that went out stating there will be a meeting the first Tuesday in March for the San Mateo County Special Districts Association at the Sam Trans Building at 7:00 pm.

President Zucca reported on the Harbor Industrial Association (HIA) meeting that he and the General Manager had attended.

M.  MANAGER’S REPORT:

Manager Regan reported that despite all the rain, the Exbourne Tank Project was still moving along.   

The Edgewood Place service leak has had some setbacks due to the rain.  He stated this repair should be completed in February and the customers in the area are kept well informed about the progress of this project   He also reported the permits have been obtained for the F Street Eucalyptus tree trim, removal and replacement project.  Manager Regan reported a message was sent out to all customers informing them about the cloudy water due to San Francisco’s maintenance on Hetch Hetchy. 

On a motion by Director Altscher and seconded by Vice President Feldman, the Manager’s Report was unanimously approved.

N.  FINANCIAL REPORT:

On a motion by Vice President Feldman and seconded by Director Altscher, the Financial Report was unanimously approved.

O.  FUTURE NEW BUSINESS ITEMS-SUGGESTIONS BY BOARD:

The Auditor’s Report on Financial Statement for Fiscal Year 2006-2007 will be placed on the next Board meeting agenda.

Presentations from Human Resource Consultants will be presented at the next meeting.

The 2008 District Goals will be placed on next meeting’s agenda.

P. COMMUNICATIONS:

CalPERS sent out notification of their Other Post Employment Benefits program. 

Rick Bisio, President of the Belmont County Water District Employee Association and District Safety Coordinator, sent a letter about a Safety Incentive Program for Employees.  The Directors asked questions of Rick that he answered and told them this item would be on a future agenda when research on this item has been completed. 

Q.  CLOSED SESSION:

At the direction of President Zucca, the Board recessed at 7:55 p.m. and convened to closed session with respect to the following specified items on the agenda:

1.         CONFERENCE WITH DISTRICT LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Closed session pursuant to Government Code 54957.6
District Negotiator:  Board President
Unrepresented Employee:  Belmont County Water District Employee Association

2.         PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

Closed session pursuant to Government Code 54957

Title: General Manager

3.         CONFERENCE WITH DISTRICT LABOR NEGOTIATORS

Closed session pursuant to Government Code 54957.6
District Negotiator:  Board President
Unrepresented Employee:  General Manager

The Board came out of closed session at 10:25 p.m. and the General Counsel reported that no action had been taken.

P.  ADJOURNMENT:

President Zucca adjourned the meeting at 10:26 p.m. The next regular meeting of the MPWD Board is scheduled for Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 6:30p.m. in the District’s administrative offices at 3 Dairy Lane, Belmont CA 94002