Shadi Bader

The Board of Directors discussed various action items including the approval of a community workforce agreement, authorization for an enterprise resource planning system implementation, commissioning of a hydroelectric turbine generator, and a recruitment campaign for an engineering position. Additionally, the Board considered amendments to the rules and regulations regarding water prohibition for non-functional turf, reviewed various committee and department reports, and addressed financial statements and meter exchange program equipment purchases.

The Finance Committee discussed various financial reports, including current cash balances and investment fund status. The committee reviewed the financial statements, revenue, expenses, and departmental budget reports for the month of January 2026. A significant item for consideration was the recommendation to approve an agreement with Workday and ERP Analysts for the implementation and subscription of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. The committee also received reports from the Finance Manager regarding revenue projections, billing statistics, and debt service coverage status, and reviewed the status of committed contracts and bond-funded projects.

The agenda for the regular board meeting includes the Pledge of Allegiance and Roll Call, followed by the Adoption of the Agenda and Public Comments for Non-Agenda Items. Key discussions are scheduled under Presentations, featuring an update on the Delta Conveyance Project. The Consent Calendar covers the approval of the January 26, 2026, Regular Board Meeting Minutes and the Payment of Bills for the current meeting date. The Action Calendar involves consideration and possible action to approve and authorize the General Manager to enter into a contract with Weber Water Resources for the rehabilitation of Wells 2A and 3A, a non-budgeted item for $900,000.00. It also includes authorization for staff and Board attendance at various conferences, seminars, and training sessions. Information items include reports from Directors (Standing Committees, Agency Liaisons), the General Manager, and the General Counsel.

The agenda for the regular meeting of the Board of Directors includes several action items. Key discussions involve the consideration and potential approval of an agreement with Nona Palmdale, LLC for easement dedication and construction of facilities for Well 34A, which impacts Strategic Initiative No. 3 Systems Efficiency. Another action item concerns the equipment purchase for the 2026 Meter Exchange Program, requiring a $2,000,000.00 appropriation to replace failing meters and transition to AMI reading systems, aligning with Strategic Initiative No. 1 -- Water Resource Reliability. The Board will also consider whether to reschedule or cancel the March 9, 2026, Regular Board Meeting due to potential conflicts with the 2026 WateReuse Symposium. Information items include finance reports such as status reports on cash balances and financial statements for December 2025, which indicated operating revenues performing above budget (116.33%) and operating expenses below budget (90.34%) for the fiscal year.

The regular Board of Directors meeting included the adoption of the agenda and several action items. Key actions included approving a contract with Turbine Repair Services, LLC for the repair of the Hydroelectric Turbine in the amount not-to-exceed $93,000.00. The Board also authorized the General Manager and Legal Counsel to negotiate and enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Moore Iacofano Goltzman, Inc. (MIG) for the 2026 Strategic Plan, not-to-exceed $57,441.00. Furthermore, authorization was granted for staff to attend several conferences, seminars, and training sessions scheduled throughout 2026. Information reports covered director activities, department updates from Engineering regarding current capital projects like the Palmdale Ditch enclosure and Pure Water AV, and the General Manager's report noting the District ended 2025 with 13 leaks. The General Counsel also reported on the extension of federal grant funding.