Amanda Lucas

The board discussed several items including an upcoming public hearing regarding recruitment and retention efforts in compliance with Assembly Bill 2561, the award of a contract to Ecology Auto Parts, Inc. for the hauling and disposal of biosolids, grit, and screenings, a resolution supporting the Aqua vision for the future campaign, and a review of employee requests through the Human Relations Committee.

The Board meeting included a public hearing regarding the collection of sewer fees on the tax roll, the acceptance of audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, and a resolution authorizing the General Manager to execute agreements with the State Water Resources Control Board for water system consolidation. The agenda also covered an administration building update, a groundwater protection program update, board compensation, and long-term financing options.

The meeting focused on long-term debt management and the role of the Improvement Corporation. Discussions covered the history of existing certificates of participation, their current balance, and exploration of options for early repayment. The board also addressed plans to issue approximately $28 million in bonds through the corporation to finance various water improvement projects and a portion of a new headquarters building.

The board discussed long-term debt, including the history of certificate of participation issuances and current debt balances. The board explored options for paying off remaining debt early and reviewed plans for future bond issuances intended to finance various water improvements and a new headquarters building.

The board meeting focused on several key topics, including a public hearing regarding a resolution to collect sewer fees on the tax roll and the acceptance of audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Discussions also touched upon the selection process for external auditors, the current ERP system implementation, and compliance with state regulations regarding audit partner rotation.