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

Alisos Boulevard, Lake Forest, California.

                                                                                                                                                               

                                                                   

Robert R. Hill, Assistant Secretary of the

El Toro Water District and the Board of

Directors thereof

 

AGENDA

 

EL TORO WATER DISTRICT

ENGINEERING

AND
FINANCE/INSURANCE MEETING

 

May 20, 2008

7:30 a.m.

 

CALL TO ORDER – Chairman Goldman

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Director Dudley

 

ORAL COMMUNICATION/PUBLIC COMMENT

Members of the public may address the Committee at this time or they may reserve this opportunity with regard to an item on the agenda, until said item is discussed by the Committees.  Comments on other items will be heard at the time set aside for “COMMENTS REGARDING NON-AGENDA ITEMS.”  The public will identify themselves when called on and limit their comments to three minutes.

 

ENGINEERING COMMITTEE

May 20, 2008           

 

1.         Approval of Minutes (Minutes Included)

 

The Engineering and FIC Committee will consider approving minutes for the April 22, 2008 Engineering and Finance/Insurance Committee Meeting.

 

Recommended Board Action at the May 22, 2008 Meeting: Approve minutes for the April 22, 2008 Engineering and Finance and Insurance Committee meeting and place on the Engineering and Finance/Insurance Committee’s approval list for the May 22, 2008 meeting of the Board of Directors.

 

            Committee Recommendation: The Committee will consider placing this item on the Engineering and Finance/Insurance Committee approval list for the regular meeting of the Board of Directors.

 

ENGINEERING ACTION ITEMS

 

2.         Replace WRP Soil Scrubber Media (Reference Material Included)

 

Staff will review and comment on the award of a purchase order to Bohn Biofilter Corp. in the amount of $51,000 to provide new media for the WRP Soil Scrubber.  Staff will also review and comment on the award of a contract to J.R. Filanc Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $45,780 to install the new media.  The purchase order/contract totals $96,780.  The adopted 2007/2008 budgeted allocation for the replacement of the WRP Soil Scrubber Media is $110,000.

 

Recommended Board Action at the May 22, 2008 Meeting:  Staff recommends that the Board of Directors authorize the District’s President and General Manager to enter into a purchase order contract with Bohn Biofilter Corp. in the amount of $51,000 for the purchase of the WRP Soil Scrubber Media.  Staff further recommends that the Board of Directors authorize the District’s President and General Manager to enter into a contract with J.R. Filanc Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $45,780 to install the new media.  Staff finally recommends that the Board authorize the General Manager to fund the project costs from the District’s Capital Reserves in accordance with the District’s adopted Capital Reserve Policy.

 

Committee Recommendation:  The Committee will consider placing this item on the Engineering and Finance/Insurance Committee approval list for the regular meeting of the Board of Directors.

 

3.         Dana Point Ocean Desalination Project (Reference Material Included)

 

Staff will review and comment on the status of the Dana Point Ocean Desalination Project and whether it is in the best interest of the District at this time to become a funding partner in the next phases of the project.  The next phases of the project encompass CEQA permitting, pilot plant installation and testing to determine ultimate design, construction cost and production capability.  The District's level of funding is dependent upon the number of agencies that participate.  The total estimated cost over the next three and a half years is $4.8 million.  A $1.5 million dollar state grant has been secured to assist in the funding.

 

Recommended Action at the May 22, 2008 Board Meeting:   Directors will consider whether it is in the best interest of the District at this time to become a funding partner in the next phases of the Dana Point Ocean Desalination Project. 

 

Committee Recommendation:  The Committee will consider placing this item on the Engineering and Finance/Insurance Committee approval list for the May 22, 2008 regular meeting of the Board of Directors.

 

ENGINEERING GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS

 

4.         El Toro Water District Capital Project Status Report

            (Reference Material Included)

 

Mr. Cafferty will review and comment on the El Toro Water District Capital Project Status Report.

 

5.         Engineering Items Discussed at Various Conferences and Meetings (Oral Report)

 

            The Committee will discuss any pertinent Engineering items discussed at conferences.

 

COMMENTS REGARDING NON-AGENDA ENGINEERING COMMITTEE ITEMS

 

CLOSE ENGINEERING COMMITTEE MEETING

 

FINANCE/INSURANCE COMMITTEE MEETING

May 20, 2008

 

CALL MEETING TO ORDER –Chairman Martin

 

TREASURER ACTION ITEMS

 

6.         Financial Package - Authorization to Approve Bills for Consideration Dated May 20, 2008 and Receive and File Financial Statements as of April 30, 2008  (Reference Material Included)

 

Staff will review and comment on the Bills for Consideration dated May 20, 2008 and Receive and File Financial Statements as of April 30, 2008.

 

Recommended Board Action at the May 22, 2008 Board Meeting: Staff recommends that the Board: 1) Approve, ratify and confirm payment of those bills as set forth in the schedule of Bills for Consideration dated May 20, 2008, and

2) Receive and file the Financial Statements as of April 30, 2008.

 

Committee Recommendation: The Committee will consider placing this item on the Engineering and Finance/Insurance Committee approval list for the regular meeting of the Board of Directors.

 

7.         El Toro Water District’s Quarterly Audit Report for January, February, and March 2008  (Reference Material Included)

 

Staff will review and comment on Caporicci & Larson’s Quarterly Audit Report of ETWD’s Financial Statements for the period January 1, 2008 through March 31, 2008.

 

Recommended Board Action at the May 22, 2008 Board Meeting:  The Committee will consider receiving and filing Caporicci & Larson’s Quarterly Audit Report of ETWD’s Financial Statements for the period January 1, 2008 through March 31, 2008.

 

Committee Recommendation:  The Committee will consider placing this matter on the Engineering, FIC Committee recommended approval list for the regular meeting of the Board of Directors.

 

8.         Appointment of Auditor – 2008/09 Fiscal Year (Reference Material Included)

 

            The Audit Committee will review and comment on the proposal received by Diehl, Evans & Company in the amount of $26,000 to audit the District’s Financial Statements for fiscal year 2008/09.  

 

            Recommended Board Action at the May 22, 2008 Board Meeting:  Staff recommends that the Board authorize the President and Secretary to enter into a letter agreement with Diehl, Evans & Company for an amount not to exceed $26,000 to audit the District’s Financial Statements for fiscal year 2008/09.

 

            Committee Recommendation: The Committee will consider placing this item on the Engineering and Finance/Insurance Committee approval list for the regular meeting of the Board of Directors.

 

9.                  Southern California Alliance of Publicly Owned Treatment Works (SCAP) Membership Renewal (Reference Material Included)

 

Staff will review and comment on renewing the District’s membership in the Southern California Alliance of Publicly Owned Treatment Works (SCAP).

 

Recommended Board Action at the May 22, 2008 Board Meeting:  The Board will consider renewing the District’s membership in the Southern California Alliance of Publicly Owned Treatment Works (SCAP) for 2008/09 in the amount of $3,793.50.

 

Committee Recommendation: The Committee will consider placing this item on the Engineering and Finance/Insurance Committee approval list for the regular meeting of the Board of Directors.

 

10.       Ratification of the Amendment to the ACWA Health Benefits Authority Joint Powers Agreement (Reference Material Included)

 

            Staff will review and comment on the Ratification of the Amendment to the ACWA Health Benefits Authority Joint Powers Agreement.

 

Recommended Board Action at the May 22, 2008 Board Meeting:   Staff recommends 1) that the Board review the JPIA agreement and amendment approved by the HBA Board of Trustees on March 12, 2008, and 2) authorize the General Manager to vote on behalf of the District whether or not they are in favor of ratifying the amendment.

 

            Committee Recommendation: The Committee will consider placing this item on the Engineering and Finance/Insurance Committee approval list for the regular meeting of the Board of Directors.

 

TREASURER INFORMATION ITEMS

 

11.       Quarterly Insurance Update Report  (Reference Material Included)

 

As a continuation of the Quarterly Insurance Report, staff will review and comment on the ACWA/JPIA Property Program Renewal Memorandum of Property Coverage for April 1, 2008 through April 1, 2009 coverage period.

 

12.       California Asset Management Program (CAMP) Annual Report (Reference Material Included)

 

            Staff will review and comment on the CAMP Annual Report.

 

Comments Regarding Non-Agenda FIC Items

 

CLOSE FINANCE AND INSURANCE COMMITTEE MEETING

 

ADJOURNMENT TO 7:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 24, 2008.

 

 

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, Polly Welsch 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, P.O. Box 4000, Laguna Hills, California 92654, Attention: Polly Welsch.