Karin Helvey

The Board of Directors reviewed and approved the Request for Quotations (RFQs) to enter into Master Service Agreements (MSA) for professional facility maintenance and repair services with California Communication, Cushman Contracting Corporation, Newland Entities, Inc., Telstar Instruments, Valley Pump, and Wright One Electric, Inc.

The committee discussed several operational and administrative topics, including affordable housing projects within the district's sphere of influence and the monitoring of lift station odor complaints. Key technical items included a review of the AIC Task Order to improve the existing SCADA system and status reports from the Wastewater and Water Departments regarding staffing and financial reviews. Additionally, the committee addressed the status of the 2024-25 audit, noting the necessity to seek a new auditing firm, and received a report from the General Manager.

The committee discussed the status of parks and recreation facilities and reviewed budgetary items related to revenue and expenditures. Key topics included the search for a new audit firm for the 2024-25 fiscal year, proposed camera installations at Johnson Park, and options for pool funding, which were referred to a closed session. Additional discussions covered the Youth Center Building upgrade project, potential new programs for the center, and requests for special events, including the Spring Fling.

The Board approved Budget Amendment 1 for the 2025-26 fiscal year and authorized annual adjustments to the Construction Cost Index for water and wastewater fees. Revisions were made to reimbursement fees for permit application reviews, and a Professional Services Agreement was approved for the district's strategic plan update. Other actions included the approval of a land purchase, the waiving of water capacity fees for specific county landscaping projects, and the declaration of surplus equipment. Additionally, the Board authorized the opening of two new personnel positions and held a closed session to discuss litigation matters.

This special board meeting agenda included provisions for hybrid attendance via Zoom and in-person participation, with procedures outlined for remote public comment submission. Key discussion and action items focused on Human Resources, specifically considering the approval of the revised Wastewater Collection System Operator I position description pending a meet and confer process. The board's mission, which focuses on superior service delivery, district growth, maintaining public image, sustainable fire protection, facility depreciation, and organizational stability, was also noted.