Megan Lee

The agenda for the meeting includes several key items such as public comment, discussion of unpaid sewer service charges for a specific Assessor's Parcel Number (APN 118-030-24) involving a bar and residences, and the reorganization of the Board of Directors. Engineering proposals and contract documents are scheduled for approval concerning the Lift Station #1 Forcemain Rehabilitation Project. Additionally, the Board will address Notices of Completion and Exemption for various Outfall Sewer Rehabilitation phases, approve contract documents for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Package B, and consider awarding bids for Package 28. Other topics include approval of a Change Order for WWTP maintenance and discussion of the WRRF Value Engineering Recommendations Report.

The Master Sewer Plan Update for North of River Sanitary District aims to assess current needs and investigate future requirements for the District's sewage collection and treatment systems through the year 2030. Key objectives include updating the plan for build-out conditions, refining the conceptual framework for municipal sewage conveyance, treatment, and effluent disposal, and estimating associated construction costs. The plan seeks to ensure the system can accommodate anticipated growth and maintain efficient wastewater management.

The agenda includes a public hearing and consideration of adopting a resolution for the District Sewer Service Charge, collection and counting of protests against increasing the sewer service charge, and discussion regarding Resolution 23-07 to adopt the increased charge. Further discussion includes the WWTP Ad Hoc Committee meeting, a public hearing to consider the adoption of the District budget for fiscal year 2023-2024, and the annual review of the District Reserve Fund balances. The agenda also covers the review of the District Investment Policy, discussion of proposed CSRMA Captive Insurance Company Formation, approval of a revised purchase price for a replacement heavy-duty maintenance truck, approval of the Ayala Engineering Inc. Change Order No. 4, approval of the Witcher Electric Inc. quote for Emergency Generator plugs, and approval for District Manager and Board Director(s) to participate in the Annual CASA and CSDA Conferences. Finally, the agenda includes discussion of proposed Staffing reorganization and matters of legal counsel.

The Board of Directors meeting included discussions and actions on various topics. The board reviewed financial reports, the manager's report, and approved the payment of general fund warrants. They also reviewed a quarterly summary of District investment activity. Approvals were granted for the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation - Package 23 CIPP Rehabilitation Project and the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation - Package 25 Remove and Replace Rehabilitation Project. The board approved contract documents and authorized advertising for bids for the S. Oildale Dr. Force Main #1 Rehabilitation Project. Additionally, they approved a proposal for engineering services for the Sewer System Management Plan Update, the 2025 District Sewer System Management Plan Update and Audit, and an amendment to Financial Consulting and Municipal Advisory Services. They also approved a sewer contract for a commercial site. A public hearing was held concerning District employment vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts, followed by the approval of a modified District Engineer Job Description.

The Board discussed the WRRF Expansion Project and reviewed financial and manager's reports. Approvals were granted for engineering services proposals from AECOM and Soils Engineering Inc., related to wastewater treatment plant improvements and effluent recharge facilities. An amendment to the Olive Drive Crossing preliminary engineering report by MKN Associates, Inc. was approved. Additionally, the board approved engineering services from MKN Associates, Inc. for High Speed Rail Conflict Resolution. A change order for the Package 22 Remove and Replace Project by Sierra Construction & Excavation was approved, resulting in a decrease in cost. The board also discussed the Outfall Sewer Manhole Assessment Update Technical Memorandum. A cost-of-living wage increase for NORSD employees was approved, and the eleventh Amendment to the Employment Contract between North of River Sanitary District and Patrick Ostly was also approved.