Marina Coast Water District - March 25, 1998, Board of Directors minutes
MARINA COAST WATER DISTRICT
District Offices Regular Meeting
11 Reservation Road March 25, 1998
Marina, California 7:00 P. M.
MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER:
President Randle called the meeting to order at 7:05 P. M. on March 25, 1998.
2. ROLL CALL:
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Emmette Randle, Jr., President
Ken Nishi, Vice President
Gary Wilmot
Tom Moore - arrived at 7:08 P. M.
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
Ben Smith
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Leo Laska, General manager
Connie Chavoya, ASO for Personnel & Administration
Jim Dowless, Operations & Maintenance Superintendent
Rich Youngblood. Water Conservation/Special Projects Coordinator
Lloyd W. Lowrey, Jr., Legal Counsel
AUDIENCE:
James Ballagh, MCWD
Bill Bittner, MCWD
Sherrie Payne, MCWD
Tony Kelsey, MCWD
Susan Kiefert, MCWD
3. QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA:
None.
4. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA:
On motion by Director Wilmot, seconded by President Randle; the Board
approve the Consent Agenda as presented (minutes of March 11, 1998).
Motion carried unanimously (3 ayes - two absent/Moore and Smith).
5. EMPLOYEE AWARDS:
A. AWARD CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER/APRIL-MAY-JUNE:
On motion by Vice President Nishi, seconded by Director Moore; the
Board award the Employee of the Quarter certificate for April-May &
June to Bill Bittner. Motion carried unanimously (4 ayes - 1
absent/Smith).
President Randle presented the certificate to Mr. Bittner.
B. AWARD CERTIFICATE AND $100.00 FOR QUARTERLY SPIRIT AWARD/APRIL-
MAY-JUNE:
On motion by Vice President Nishi, seconded by Director Wilmot;
the Board award the Spirit Award and $100.00 for April-May & June to
Tom DeAmaral. Motion carried unanimously (4 ayes - 1 absent/Smith).
C. PRESENTATION TO CONNIE CHAVOYA ACKNOWLEDGING 25 YEARS SERVICE TO
MCWD:
On motion by Director Moore, seconded by Director Wilmot; the Board
commend Connie Chavoya for her 25 years of service to the District
and award her with a plaque in recognition of those years. Motion
carried unanimously (4 ayes - 1 absent/Smith)
Mr. Laska also presented her with a sterling silver engraved
identification bracelet from the District employees.
6. AUTHORIZE REPLACEMENT OF GMC PICKUP TRUCK:
On motion by Director Wilmot, seconded by President Randle; the Board
authorize and approve the trade-in of the 1989 GMC pickup truck and the
purchase of one 1998 F-250 Ford truck from Salinas Valley Ford at a cost of
$17,550.00; with appropriation of funds from the reserve account.
President Randle - Yes Director Wilmot - Yes
Director Moore - Yes Director Smith - Absent
Vice President Nishi - Yes
Motion carried unanimously.
7. ADOPT GOALS & OBJECTIVES:
On motion by Director Moore, seconded by Director Wilmot; the Board adopt
the Goals and Objectives as modified. Motion carried unanimously.
(4 ayes - 1 absent/Smith).
8. APPROVE ORDINANCE FOR INDIVIDUAL METERING OF MULTIPLE UNITS:
Following a brief discussion the item was continued to the April 22, 1998
Board meeting.
9. GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT:
The General Manager reported on O & M Committee discussions regarding the
salvaging of reclamation materials from the District’s reclamation project.
He reported that the issue would be brought back to the O & M Committee at
the April meeting and then would be brought to the full Board for action.
10. STAFF REPORTS:
No further reports given.
11. BOARD COMMENTS:
Director Moore questioned if any of the Board was interested in attending
the Special District Institute being held in May.
Vice President Nishi questioned:1) the status of filling the engineering
position, 2) if a new District sign could be made for the Board room and
3) the status of the desal plant. He also stated that when he leaves the
Board after elections that he didn’t want a plaque, etc., "just give him
the money!"
Five minute break taken at 9:14 P. M
12. CLOSED SESSION: PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9:
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 the Board went into Closed
Session at 9:20 P. M. to discuss significant exposure to litigation with
legal counsel on Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 111587, Orradre
Ranch Et Al vs. Monterey County Water Resources Agency, Et Al. Marina Coast
Water District is discussed in paragraph 42 of the complaint. Board
returned to open session with no action taken.
13. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 P. M.