Melissa Cope

The Board of Directors meeting addressed a range of operational and strategic items. Key discussions included an update on the Placer Parkway Project and a report on a recent failure at the New Colgate Powerhouse. The Board approved several agreements and contracts, including professional services for the Ophir WTP project, engineering services for middle fork hydropower projects, environmental planning and compliance services, and an amendment for a cooperation agreement with the South Placer Municipal Utility District. Additionally, the Board handled a construction change order for the Duncan Creek Diversion Dam improvement project, authorized the purchase of air valves, and received an overview of the new Strategic Roadmap for 2026-2030, with a focus on organizational culture, infrastructure, and fiscal sustainability.

The meeting included the approval of several consent calendar items, such as a municipal advertising campaign sponsorship, a CEQA exemption declaration for a vegetation project, and meter equipment purchases. The Board also approved various agreements and contracts related to geotechnical services, project completions, water service, and construction for a potable water supply project. Additionally, the Board received updates on regional development projects and held a workshop regarding the Ophir Water Treatment Plant's capacity, financial implications, and future water demand. Administrative reports provided updates on ongoing litigation regarding conservation regulations and the status of various federal funding grants.

The Board meeting commenced with reports highlighting that Congressman Kevin Kiley secured over $8 million in new funding for regional water supply projects, including $5.3 million for the PCWA-Roseville raw water pipeline. The meeting addressed several information items, such as receiving and filing expense reports and the Treasurer's Investment Report for December 2025. Key actions included adopting a new Investment Policy for 2026 and approving sponsorship for the Roseville Chamber of Commerce President's Circle. Several agreements and contracts were approved, notably for On-call Welding and Fabrication, Streamgage Maintenance and Hydrologic Related Services, Ralston Powerhouse RTU Replacement, and On-call MFP Forest Management Project Support. The Board also approved amendments and agreements related to the Woodcreek Intertie and capacity for treated water service for a Rocklin apartment complex. A significant agenda item involved considering and approving the Water Forum Agreement 2050 and the Third Interagency Agreement for the Administration and Management of the Water Forum, which received support from various regional stakeholders for protecting the American River and ensuring water supply reliability. The session concluded with an expression of honor and remembrance for Congressman Doug LaMalfa, acknowledging his advocacy for forest restoration, water policy, Sites Reservoir funding, and hydropower.

The Board of Directors meeting agenda included receiving and filing the Check Register 25-15 expenses disbursed, and receiving and filing the Agency's Single Audit Report on Federal Awards for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. Key items for information involved receiving the Supply and Demand Report for Water Systems, noting a net increase of 86.0 acre-feet in untreated water commitment for the Lower Untreated Water System and a net decrease of 4.5 acre-feet for the Upper Untreated Water System. The consent calendar contained actions related to filing a Notice of Completion for the Rocklin Main Replacements Phase 1 project and procedures for the quitclaim of easements for the Ophir Water Treatment Plant Pipelines Project. Agreements and Contracts required approval for amendments or new agreements related to janitorial services, roof recoating for Colfax Tanks, on-call helicopter charter services, and a credit change order for the Alta Loop Pipeline-Cable Road Project.

The agenda for the Board of Directors meeting covers several items for information, including receiving and filing the December 2025 Expenses report, the Check Register 26-01 expenses disbursed, and the Treasurer's Investment Report for the month ended December 31, 2025. The consent calendar includes the approval of the December 8 and 18, 2025 Minutes, adopting an Investment Policy for 2026, and approving sponsorship for the Roseville Chamber of Commerce President's Circle. Key items under Agreements and Contracts involve approving several General Services and Professional Services Agreements for on-call welding, streamgage maintenance, RTU replacement at Ralston Powerhouse, and forest management project support. Additionally, the Board will consider approving amendments related to the Woodcreek Intertie with the City of Roseville and approving a Facility Agreement for Pacific Street Apartments in Rocklin. The Water section includes consideration of approving the Water Forum Agreement 2050 and the Third Interagency Agreement for the Water Forum administration.