Sweetwater Springs Water District

Board of Directors Meeting

AGENDA

August 2, 2007 Regular Meeting

17081 Hwy. 116, Ste. B

Guerneville, California

6:30 p.m.

 

 

NOTICE TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: It is the policy of the Sweetwater Springs Water District to offer its public programs, services and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to everyone, including those with disabilities.  Upon request made at least 48 hours in advance of the need for assistance, this Agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with disabilities.  This notice is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (28 CFR, 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II).

 

Any person who has any questions concerning any agenda item may call the General Manager or Assistant Clerk of the Board to make inquiry concerning the nature of the item described on the agenda; copies of staff reports or other written documentation for each item of business are on file in the District Office and available for public inspection.  All items listed are for Board discussion and action except for public comment items.  In accordance with Section 5020.40 et seq. of the District Policies & Procedures, each speaker should limit their comments on any Agenda item to five (5) minutes or less.  A maximum of twenty (20) minutes is allowed for each subject matter on the Agenda, unless the Board President allows additional time.

                       

 

I.        CALL TO ORDER:

 

A.                 Board members Present

 

B.                 Board members Absent

 

            C.            Others in Attendance

 

 

II.        CHANGES TO AGENDA and DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICT

 

 

III.           CONSENT CALENDAR

        (Note:  Items appearing on the Consent Calendar are deemed to be routine and non-controversial.  A Board member may request that any item be removed from the Consent Calendar and added as an “Administrative” agenda item for the purposes of discussing the item(s)).

 

 

A.         Approval of the Minutes of the July 5, 2007 Regular Meeting

 

B.            Approval of Operations Warrants/Online payments/EFT payments/Construction Warrants, and West America account activity

 

C.            Receipt of Item(s) of Correspondence

 

D.         Approval of Resolution 07-12, Authorizing an Increase in the Base Salary of the General Manager Daniel Howell

 

 

 

           

 

 

  IV.    PUBLIC COMMENT: The District invites public participation regarding the affairs of the District.  This time is made available for members of the public to address the Board regarding matters which do not appear on the Agenda, but are related to business of the District.  Pursuant to the Brown Act, however, the Board of Directors may not conduct discussions or take action on items presented under public comment.  Board members may ask questions of a speaker for purposes of clarification.

 

 

V.        ADMINISTRATIVE

 

A.         Discussion/Action re District Goals

 

B.         Discussion/Action re Actual vs. Budget Report – FY 2006-07

 

C.         Discussion/Action re District Rate Study, RRROC, and Other Sources of Funding for District Projects

 

D.         Discussion/Action re District website

 

E.         Discussion/Action re Low Flow

 

F.         Discussion/Action re Tan Oak disease

 

G.         Public Hearing; Discussion/Action re Resolution 07-11, Overruling Protests and Confirming Report on Annual Flat Charge for Sweetwater Springs Water District

 

H.         Discussion/Action re Resolution 07-13, Change Order to Piazza Contract, Hwy. 116, Monte Rio

 

 

VI.        CLOSED SESSION

 

            A.         Pursuant to Section 54957 of the Government Code:

                        Public Employment.  Title: Office Manager

 

            B.         Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54957 -- Personnel Exception: Performance Evaluation: General Manager

 

 

VII.        GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT

 
 

VIII.        BOARD MEMBERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTS

 

 

IX.    ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA

 

 

ADJOURN