Debra Canero

The board meeting included discussions and actions on several key items. A public hearing was held and a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) was adopted for the proposed Requa Interceptor Project. A construction management team contract for the Requa Interceptor Project was awarded to MWH Global, Inc. The 2015 Water Reclamation Facility Master Plan (WRFMP) was accepted. The General Manager was authorized to sign the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation's (USBR) Consent Agreement for the Requa Interceptor Project. The board also discussed development projects and updates to the Board of Directors policies. Approval of expenditures was also granted.

The board meeting included a presentation of the Water Reclamation Facility Master Plan Final Report, discussing existing capacity, future improvement requirements, cost estimates, and the decommissioning of the biological treatment pond system. The General Manager reported on emergency repairs, employee training, ongoing development, and the progress of the Requa Interceptor Project. The approval of the Summary of Cash and Investments for August 2015 and the approval of expenditures were also addressed.

The meeting included an employee presentation for anniversary pins, recognizing Tino Tijerina for 25 years and Anna Bell for 2 years of service. The insurance renewal proposal for the 2015/2016 fiscal year was presented. Resolution No. 2015-1065, specifying payment of candidates election statements, was adopted. The purchase of shop cabinets from Baldhead Metal Cabinets was authorized. An update was provided on Mr. Glowitz's attendance at the State Water Regional board meeting and the District's NPDES permit. The cleanup of the plant and bone yard in preparation for the upcoming solar project and the completion of the wetlands bulrush removal project were mentioned. The approval of expenditures was also discussed.

The meeting included an employee presentation for anniversary pins. The board authorized the purchase of two Auto Chem Sulfite Monitors. They approved Amendment No. 1 to the Joint Powers Agreement between Valley Sanitary District and the City of Indio creating East Valley Reclamation Authority (EVRA) to permit each party to appoint an alternate board member in case of a member absence. The board discussed and recommended increasing the compensation to $250 per meeting and requested a list of authorized outside meetings eligible for compensation. Staff is reviewing solar project proposals, the Front Wall & Entrance Project has been awarded, and there are issues with state water board approvals for the state revolving fund. The bid for the Requa Interceptor Project will be extended into February, and the administration department is working on next year's budget with a three-year rate structure increase. The board acknowledged the Summary of Cash and Investments for November 2015 and approved expenditures.

The meeting included an employee presentation, recognizing Ian Wilson for 12 years and Andy Boyd for 6 years of service. The Board authorized budget carryovers from Fiscal Year 2014/2015 to Fiscal Year 2015/2016. A public hearing was held to adopt the Fiscal Year 2015/2016 Operations & Maintenance Budget and Capital Improvement Program, Fees and Charges Resolutions, and a resolution establishing the appropriations limit. The Board approved blanket purchase orders by vendor and set a public hearing date for determining certain accounts to be delinquent and directing the placement of these accounts on the property tax rolls for collection. The General Manager provided updates on the new Laboratory Information System training, the solar project, the new shop's completion, and the district codification.