Paul Clarke

The Board discussed and took action on several items including the approval of amended job classifications and salary rates for the 2016-2017 fiscal year, the execution of an agreement for the maintenance of the Padre Dam 7 flow control facility, the sewer de-annexation of the OSI-Trailer property, and the award of a construction contract for the Arnold Way Pump Station motor control center upgrade. Additionally, the Board considered amendments to the District's standard practices and rules and regulations regarding recreation preserve fees.

The agenda for the Regular Board Meeting included several consent items such as the approval of demand payments for warrants issued between September 10, 2016, and October 7, 2016, capitalization of contributed assets, and approval of directors' and general manager's expense claims. Key action items involved the ratification of Memorandums of Understanding with the Padre Dam Employees Association and Mid-Management & Confidential Employees Association for the 2018-2022 period, selection of Carollo Engineering, Inc. for a comprehensive Cost of Service / Rate Study, and awarding construction contracts for several infrastructure projects, including the Eastern Service Area Secondary Connection Project. The board also planned to hear a staff report and approve outreach materials for the updated Dynamic Vision Plan, and authorize the execution of MOUs for additional studies related to the East County Advanced Water Purification Program. Further discussions covered a negotiated reduction in installment payments for the Park Cabins' loan, and anticipated and existing litigation matters were scheduled for closed session review.

The agenda for the meeting included a new employee introduction for Daniel Lockart, Utility Worker. Key action items involved authorizing per diem and expense reimbursement for Board Member attendance at the San Diego East County Chamber First Friday Breakfast scheduled for February 3, 2017. Another significant action was to approve an amended and restated license agreement with Verizon for relocating facilities at the Customer Service Center, which includes having Verizon construct a clock tower. The Board was also set to authorize professional engineering services with HDR Engineering, Inc. for the Pipeline Risk Prioritization Project, and adopt an ordinance amending Sections 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, and 10 of the District's Rules and Regulations. A semi-annual report on the status of the Strategic Plan was also scheduled for review.

The joint Park Committee and Special Board of Directors meeting was convened to receive advice, information, and recommendations for the Board's future consideration regarding the operations and development of the Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve. Key discussion items included a status report and next steps for the Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve West Side Parking Project, which involves adding 151 designated parking spaces and landscaping improvements. Other informational reports covered Santee Lakes Santa at the Lakes, Santee Lakes Trout Reopener, and the Santee Lakes Budget & Performance Update.

The agenda for the Regular Board Meeting included a new employee introduction for a Limited-Term Customer Service Representative and recognition of two employees for 10 years of District service. Key discussion points included the approval of demand payments for warrants issued between July 3, 2015, and August 7, 2015, Directors' Compensation and Expense Claims, and the General Manager's Expense Claim. Action items involved voting for candidates for the SDRMA Board of Directors and considering nominations for the ACWA Region 10 Board of Directors. A significant item was a Drought Update regarding response and communications, and the Board was scheduled to address an election for the SDRMA Board of Directors. The agenda also covered a report on the GIS function and the transition from the Workforce Partnership to Pipeline.