I hereby certify that the
following agenda
was posted
at least 72 hours prior to the time
of the meeting so noticed
below at 24251 Los
ROBERT R.
HILL, Assistant Secretary of the
El Toro
Water District and the Board of
Directors
thereof
AGENDA
EL TORO WATER
DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING OF
THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE – Director Werner
ORAL
COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLIC COMMENTS
Members of the public may address the Board at this time or they may reserve this opportunity with regard to an item on the agenda, until said item is discussed by the Board. Comments on other items will be heard at the time set aside for “DIRECTORS COMMENTS/NON-AGENDA ITEMS.” The public will identify themselves when called on, and limit their comments to three minutes.
a. Service Awards
No
acknowledgement this month.
b. Continuing Education & Training, Degree and
Certification Program acknowledgement
The Board will recognize
the following:
1. Bruce Walczyk, Foreman, for achieving his
Grade D-5 Operator Certificate.
2. Bob Hazzard, Customer Service Representative
II, for achieving his
Grade D-2 Operator Certificate.
c. Special District/Employee Association and
Community Award acknowledgement
No acknowledgement
this month.
d. New Employee
Introduction
Mr. Hill will
introduce the following new employees to the Board:
1. Justin
Santibanez, Maintenance Man I – October 31, 2005
2. Doreen
Taitague, Billing Clerk I – November 8, 2005
(All matters under the Consent Calendar will be approved by one motion unless a Board member or a member of the public requests, separate action or discussion on a specific item)
1. Approval of Minutes (Minutes Included)
Approve minutes for the January 26, 2006 El Toro Water District Board of Directors meeting and Plan Administrators.
2. Attendance at
Conferences and Meetings
No request.
APPROVAL OF ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL BY THE ENGINEERING, FINANCE/INSURANCE (FIC) AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEES: (Reference Material for the Action and Informational Items is included in the agenda package for the February 21, 2006 Engineering, FIC and Personnel Committee Meeting)
a. Approve minutes for the January 23, 2006, Engineering and Finance/Insurance Committee meeting.
b. Emergency Water Service Program Agreement for South County Reliability – Authorize the Board President to execute the "General Terms and Condition Agreement" for Phase 1 of the Emergency Service Program Connecting IRWD's System to the South Orange County Import System to Improve Emergency Water Service Reliability.
c. Approve Resolution No. 06-02-01 Amending Various
El Toro Water District Policy Statements and Adopting Policy Statement
2006-20 (IV) “Ethics Training For Directors”
RESOLUTION NO. 06-02-01
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
EL TORO WATER DISTRICT AMENDING IN THEIR
ENTIRETY POLICY STATEMENTS 1985-5 (IV)
“DIRECTOR TRAVEL AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT”, 1993-10
(IV)
“DIRECTORS COMPENSATION”, AND 1997-14 (IV)
“COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD” AND ADOPTING POLICY
STATEMENT 2006-20 (IV) “ETHICS TRAINING FOR
DIRECTORS”
d. Approve,
ratify and confirm payment of those bills set forth in the schedule of Bills for
Consideration dated February 21, 2006, and receive and file Financial
Statements through January 31, 2006.
ENGINEERING AND FINANCE/INSURANCE COMMITTEE
(FIC) GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS TO BE RECEIVED AND FILED
e.
El Toro
Water District Capital Project Status Report
f. Engineering Items Discussed at Various Conferences and Meetings
g. Status Report - 2006-2007 Budget
APPROVAL
OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM TODAY’S CONSENT CALENDAR
The Board will discuss items removed from today’s Consent Calendar requiring further discussion.
Recommended Action: The Board will be requested to approve the items removed from today’s consent Calendar.
GENERAL MANAGER ACTION ITEMS
3. Compensation of Directors (Reference Material Included)
The
Board will perform their annual review regarding whether or not to schedule a
public hearing for the purpose of modifying the compensation of each member of
the Board. Mr. Granito will comment on
the legal procedures required to modify the compensation of each member of the
Board.
Recommended Board Action:
The Board will decide whether or not they wish to modify the compensation of
Board members, (effective July 1, 2006) and if so, will (1) authorize the District's
Attorney to prepare an appropriate Ordinance setting forth the desired
increase, (2) set a Public Hearing to receive and consider public comments
regarding proposed adoption of said Ordinance, and (3) authorize the District's
Secretary or his designee to publish the required Legal Notices concerning the
proposed adoption of said Ordinance.
GENERAL MANAGER INFORMATION ITEMS
4. General Manager’s Monthly Report (Report Included)
Mr. Hill will review and comment on the General Manager’s Monthly Report.
5. Public
Education and Outreach/Water Conservation Report
(Reference Material Included)
a. Staff will comment on ETWD’s Water Conservation monthly status
report.
b. Staff will comment on ETWD’s Public Outreach Program.
6. SOCWA Reports (Reference Material Included)
a. SOCWA Board Meeting – February 2, 2006
b. Engineering Committee Meeting – February 9, 2006
c. SOCWA Finance Committee Meeting – February 21, 2006
7. MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT OF
(Reference Material Included)
a. MWDOC Member Agency Manager’s Meeting – January 26, 2006
b. MWDOC Planning and Operations Committee – February 6, 2006
c. MWDOC Administration & Finance Committee – February 8, 2006
d. MWDOC Board of Directors Meeting – February 15, 2006
8. LOCAL
AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION (LAFCO) REPORT
(Reference Material Included)
a. January 27, 2006 LAFCO Strategic Meeting
b. February 8, 2006 LAFCO Meeting.
9. City Coordination Efforts Reference Material Included)
a. City of
a. Mr.
Granito will report on pending legislation and/or legal matters of general
interest to public agencies.
b. In response to AB 1234, Mr. Granito will
comment on reports required by Directors for attendance at meetings,
conferences, etc.
DIRECTOR/COMMITTEE REPORTING AND GENERAL INFORMATION
10. Computer Committee Report (Oral)
No meetings were held this month.
11. Dates to Remember for
February/March 2006
(Reference Material
Included)
12. Carry-Over Pending Matters
There were no “Carry-Over Pending
Matters”.
DIRECTOR
COMMENTS/NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Recommended
Board Action: The
Board will be requested to take action adjourning today’s Board meeting to Thursday,
March 23, 2006 at 7:30 A.M. at the El Toro Water District,
Request for Disability-Related Modifications or Accommodations
If you require any disability-related accommodation,
including auxiliary aids or services, in order to participate in this public
meeting, please telephone the District's Recording Secretary, Carolyn Adams at
(949) 837-7050, extension 225 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to said
meeting. If you prefer, your request may
be submitted in writing to El Toro Water District,