Ashley Millsap

The meeting included the introduction of the new SJTA Executive Director, a public comment period, and a motion to approve minutes from previous meetings. The Treasurer's Report through September 30, 2024, was presented and accepted. The SJTA 2025 Regular Meeting Schedule and the SJTA 2025 Fiscal Year Budget were considered for approval. An update was given on the strategic plan implementation and next steps. The meeting adjourned to a closed session to discuss existing and anticipated litigation, and then reconvened to report any action taken. Matters too late for the agenda were addressed, and the next regular meeting date was set. The treasurer's report through September 30, 2024 was approved.

This 5-Year Strategic Visioning Plan for The San Joaquin Tributaries Authority (SJTA) outlines a roadmap to ensure long-term water supply reliability, protect historic water rights, and promote sustainable water management. The plan is structured around a vision to strengthen the resilience of the San Joaquin River and its tributaries, and a mission to achieve reliable and cost-effective water supplies for agriculture, the environment, and communities. Key strategic goals include optimizing internal assets, maintaining local discretion, fostering a unified voice, cultivating external relationships, building collaborative partnerships, and increasing awareness of the SJTA's benefits.

The meeting included a presentation of the Treasurer's Report, detailing cash receipts, disbursements, and member cash calls. An update on the Strategic Plan focused on developing a single voice for the SJTA and increasing awareness of the benefits from the water systems and resources managed by its members. Discussions covered potential administrative structures, staffing models, and key messages for outreach and engagement. The commission also adjourned to a closed session to discuss existing litigation before reconvening in open session, where no reportable action was taken.

The meeting included discussions and actions regarding the approval of minutes from previous meetings, the Treasurer's Report, and the execution of an agreement for funding and operation of a dissolved oxygen aeration facility. Additionally, the commission addressed existing and anticipated litigation, as well as the appointment of an Executive Director. The treasurer presented the cash reconciliation, bank statement activity, and year-to date comparison of revenue and expenditures to budget through the end of January 2024.

The meeting included a report on the dissolved oxygen aeration facility, covering its background, water quality objectives, design, construction, and operations. Commissioners discussed potential impacts to facility operations related to climate change, fish presence, and algal blooms, as well as water quality benefits and the facility's annual budget. The commission also convened in a closed session to discuss existing and anticipated litigation, and a public employee appointment.