VALLEY CENTER MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT

 

29300 Valley Center Road

Valley Center, Calif.  92082

Regular Board of Directors’ Meeting

AGENDA

 April 7, 2008

2:00 P.M.

 

ROLL CALL

 

 

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

At its option, the Board may approve the agenda, delete an item, reorder items and add an item to the agenda per the provisions of Government Code §54954.2.

 

 

AUDIENCE COMMENTS/QUESTIONS

 

Comments and inquires from the audience will be received on any matter not on the agenda, but within the jurisdiction of the Board.  Comments and inquiries pertaining to an item on the agenda will be received during the deliberation of the agenda item (Government Code §54954.3).

 

 

CONSENT CALENDAR

 

Consent calendar items will be voted on together by a single motion unless separate action is requested by a Board member, staff or member of the audience.

 

1.      Minutes of the Board meeting held March 17, 2008

2.      Concept approval of the Free Waterline Extension Project

3.      Survey of comparable agencies’ general counsel and auditing services fees

4.      Audit demands and wire disbursements for the period January 1 through March 31, 2008

5.      Treasurer’s Report and Financial Statements for the period ended February 29, 2008

6.      Quarterly report of expense reimbursements per Government Code §53065.5

 

 

ACTION AGENDA

 

7.      Resolution Certifying Environmental Impact Report for the South Village Water Reclamation Project will be Considered and a Project Status Report Provided:

 

         Adoption of Resolution No. 2008-14 Certifying the EIR for the South Village Water Reclamation Project will be considered and an update on the project provided.

 

         a.      Report by District Engineer

         b.      Discussion

         c.      Audience comments/questions

         d.      If desired, motion to approve or deny Resolution No. 2008-14

 

8.      Update on the ACWA/Joint Powers Insurance Authority Programs:

 

         ACWA/JPIA Chief Financial Officer Andy Sells will provide an update on the JPIA programs.

 

         a.      Report by General Manager

         b.      Discussion

         c.      Audience comments/questions

         d.      Information item only, no action required

 

9.      Request for Funding for the Lower Moosa Canyon Water Reclamation Facility Digester/Aeration Basin Improvement Project:

 

         Adoption of Resolution No. 2008-15 to approve funding for the Moosa Digester/Aeration Basin Improvement Project will be requested.

 

         a.      Report by District Engineer

         b.      Discussion

         c.      Audience comments/questions

         d.      If desired, motion to approve or deny Resolution No. 2008-15

 

10.    Discussion of Policy Pertaining to Existing IAWP Accounts Electing to Purchase Additional Meters:

 

         Board direction on a policy pertaining to an IAWP account purchasing an additional meter during or under a threat of a supply reduction will be requested.

 

         a.      Report by General Manager

         b.      Discussion

         c.      Audience comments/questions

         d.      If desired, motion to approve or deny

 

11.    Proposed Modifications to the District’s Budget Policies:

 

         Modifications to Administrative Code Section 50.2, Budget Policies, will be considered.

 

         a.      Report by Director of Finance

         b.      Discussion

         c.      Audience comments/questions

         d.      If desired, motion to approve or deny Ordinance No. 2008-01

 


12.    Overview of Proposed Programs and Capital Projects in the Fiscal Year 2008-09 Budget:

 

         An overview of proposed programs and capital projects in the upcoming 2008-09 budget will be provided.

 

         a.      Report by Director of Finance

         b.      Discussion

         c.      Audience comments/questions

         d.      Information item only, no action required

 

 

GENERAL MANAGER’S AGENDA

 

13.    San Diego County Water Authority’s Board Meeting Report:

 

         A report on the San Diego County Water Authority’s Board meeting of March 27th will be provided.

 

         a.      Report by General Manager

         b.      Discussion

         c.      Audience comments/questions

         d.      Information item only, no action required

 

 

DISTRICT GENERAL COUNSEL’S AGENDA

 

         Information item only, no action required

 

 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ AGENDA AND REPORTS ON MEETINGS ATTENDED

 

         Information item only, no action required

 

 

CLOSED SESSION

 

14.    A closed Session will be held pursuant to:

 

                 Government Code §54957.5(a), Conference with Labor Negotiators

                     Agency Representative:             Gary Arant, General Manager

                     Employee Organization:             Valley Center M.W.D. Employees’ Association

 

                 Government Code §54956.8 – Real Property Transaction, Conference

                                                                            with Negotiator

                                                                              Property:                 11580 Betsworth Road, Valley Center

                                                                              Agency Negotiator:         Gary T. Arant, General Manager

                                                                              Negotiating Party:  WorldWater & Solar Technologies

                                                                              Under Negotiation: Terms of Lease

 

At any time during the regular session, the Board may adjourn to closed session to consider litigation, personnel matters, or to discuss with legal counsel matters within the attorney-client privilege.  Discussion of litigation is within the attorney-client privilege and may be held in closed session.  Authority:  Government Code Section 54956.9.

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

Upon request, this agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with disabilities, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.  Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should direct such request to the Board Secretary at (760) 749-1603, Ext. 244 at least 48 hours before the meeting, if possible.