Brandon Hunt

The board meeting focused on several key items including conference with labor negotiators and legal counsel regarding existing litigation and real property negotiations. The agenda included a consent calendar, various informational reports from staff and consultants, and the creation of a new District Inspector classification along with setting its compensation range. Additionally, board members provided reports on their committee and ad hoc assignments.

The committee meeting focused on human resources and financial matters. Human resources discussions included addressing the Executive Assistant and Board Secretary vacancy, reviewing job classifications and salary schedules for the Inspector/Engineering Technician role, receiving updates on the Collection System Operator recruitment, and reviewing updates to the Personnel Policy and Procedures Manual. The finance portion involved a review and discussion of the proposed 2026/2027 budget.

The board meeting agenda included items for closed session discussions regarding labor negotiations, existing litigation, and real property negotiations. Key consent calendar actions involved approving staff webinar attendance, ratifying check warrant lists, and adjusting staff positions. Information items featured reports from staff and consultants, including a multipurpose lab building discussion. Additionally, a public hearing was scheduled to consider a CalPERS contract amendment to reduce employee-shared costs. Board member reports covered committee activities, and future meeting scheduling was noted.

The Board discussed the appointment of a real property negotiator for potential land acquisition and held a closed session regarding existing litigation and real property negotiations. Key actions included the approval of various consent calendar items such as service and supply awards, election-related resolutions, and travel requests. The Board also reviewed the General Manager's report, a draft of the Spring newsletter, and a collections maintenance safety department report. Additionally, a public hearing was held to consider an amendment to the CalPERS contract, and individual Board members provided reports on committee activities and conference attendance.

The meeting agenda includes a closed session to discuss labor negotiations, existing litigation, and real property negotiations regarding Smith Ranch Road properties. The consent calendar covers the ratification of check warrant lists, board member compensation, travel approvals for webinars and virtual meetings, and a position reclassification for a Collection System Operator. Additional topics include reports from staff and consultants regarding a multipurpose lab building and department operations, and a public hearing to consider an amendment to the CalPERS contract to reduce employee-shared costs. The agenda also allocates time for board member committee reports and requests.