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Minutes - Board - 1997-03-13�t • :7 a COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING HELD MARCH 13, 1997 CALL TO ORDER: The Board of Directors of the Costa Mesa Sanitary District met in regular session on March 13, 1997, 6:00 p.m., conference room 1 -A at the Civic Center, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Director Ferryman called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Director Perry led the Pledge of Allegiance. Director Reade gave the invocation. ROLL CALL: Directors Present: James Ferryman, Arthur Perry, Nate Reade, Arlene Schafer, Dan Worthington Staff Present: Robin Hamers, Manager /Engineer; Alan Burns, General Counsel; Joan Revak, Clerk of the District; Reba Coulter, Finance; Dawn Guastella, Permit Specialist. Others Present: Ms. Lois Thompson, future Assistant Manager of the Costa Mesa Sanitary District Mr. Tony Petros, President, Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce Ms. Judy Ware, Ware Disposal P.O. Box 8206 Newport Beach, CA 92688 Ms. Madeline Arakelian, South Coast Refuse 2021 Business Center Drive, #114 Irvine, CA 92715 PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Tony Petros, President of the Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce, presented an Environmental Award to the Costa Mesa Sanitary District in recognition of the District's contribution to the environment, and commending the District for COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT 2 MINUTES - BOARD OF DIRECTORS MFETING HELD MARCH 13, 1997 programs such as the Telephone Directory Recycling program, the Christmas • Treecycling program, the large item collection, and the District's partnering with Advanced Sterilization Products to recycle hydrogen peroxide. CONSENT CALENDAR On motion by Director Reade, seconded by Director Schafer, and carried 5 -0, the Consent Calendar items were approved as recommended. MINUTES Approved Minutes of The minutes for the regular meeting of February 13, Regular Meeting, 1997, were approved as distributed. February 13, 1997 Approved Minutes of The minutes for the special meeting of February 27, Special Meeting, 1997, were approved as distributed. February 27, 1997 REPORTS MANAGER'S REPORTS • Approved Occupancy Report and payment of $160,787.98 to Costa Mesa Disposal for trash collection services for March 1997 REFUNDS Approved payment of $3,637.44 to Ms. Wanda Baran • The Trash Occupancy Count reflected a decrease of six units in the occupancy report for solid waste collection as of March 1, 1997. Therefore, the total for March is 21,892. Board directed Staff to prepare a warrant for $160,787.98 to Costa Mesa Disposal on April 1, 1997, for payment for March Trash collection based on the March count of 21,892. Ms. Wanda Baran submitted a trash refund request totaling $5,935.44 for fiscal years 1989 -90, 1990 -91, 1991 -92, 1992 -93, 1993 -94, 1994 -95, and 1995 -96. In accordance with Resolution No. 96 -584, adopted by the Costa Mesa Sanitary District on April 17, 1996, a refund was approved in the amount of $3,637.44 for property located at 1920 Wallace, an eight -unit parcel, Assessor's Parcel No. 422 - 262 -19, for fiscal years 1993 -94, 1994 -95, and 1995 -96. 0 COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT 3 MWLITES - BOARD OF DIRFCTORS MEETING FIELD MARCH 13, ] 997 REFUNDS (CONTINUED) Ms. Baran has provided evidence of outside trash service and a signed statement as required by the Costa Mesa Sanitary District. Approved payment of Paul and Betty Troegner submitted a trash refund $3,271.11 to request totaling $3,704.34 for fiscal years 1993 -94, Paul & Betty Troegner 1994 -95, 1995 -96, and 1996 -97. In accordance with Resolution No. 96 -584, adopted by the Costa Mesa Sanitary District on April 17, 1996, a refund was approved in the amount of $3,271.11 for property located at 2522 Santa Ana, a six -unit parcel, Assessor's Parcel No. 439 - 121 -06, for fiscal years 1994 -95, 1995 -96, and 1996 -97. The Troegners have provided evidence of outside trash service and a signed statement as required by the Costa Mesa Sanitary District. Approved payment of A refund request from Mr. J. Scott Williams was $11.30 to approved in the amount of $11.30 for property located Mr. J. Scott Williams on 3465 Santa Clara Circle, a single -unit parcel, Assessor's Parcel No. 412 - 051 -41, due to an error on Mr. Williams' tax statement. RECYCLING REPORTS Waste Diversion Report The Waste Diversion Report for February 1997 February 1997 was showing a 33.04% diversion rate was received and received and filed filed. Approved Contract The Board approved contract payment to CR Transfer Payment to CR Transfer for recycling services and disposal for the month of for $96,359.77 February 1997 in the amount of $96,359.77. TREASURER'S REPORTS Financial Report as of The Financial Report as of February 28, 1997, was February 28, 1997, was accepted as submitted. received and filed COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT 4 MINUTES - BOARD OF DrRFCTORS MEETING HELD MARCH 13, 1997 Report of Monies on ® Deposit as of February 28, 1997, was received and filed The Report of Monies on Deposit as of February 28, 1997, was accepted as submitted Approved Warrant 97 -09 Warrant Resolution #CMSD 97 -09 was approved, for March 1997, in the authorizing the President and Secretary to sign the amount of $473,293.97 warrant and instructing the Finance Department to draw a warrant from the Costa Mesa Sanitary District General Fund in the amount of $473,293.97. ENGINEERS REPORTS Project Status Report was received and filed END OF CONSENT CALENDAR WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The Project Status Report for March 1, 1997, was accepted as submitted. There were no written communications received. 0 MANAGERS REPORTS SOURCE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING ELEMENT AB939 UPDATE ON ACTIVITIES ANTI - SCAVENGING ENFORCEMENT REPORTS CODE ENFORCEMENT REPORT Ms. Guastella introduced an interoffice memorandum from Ms. Sandra M. Benson, Senior Code Enforcement Office of the City of Costa Mesa, dated February 28, 1997. The memorandum contains a comprehensive summary of enforcement activity occurring from February 5, 1997, to February 27, 1997, with dates, times and actions taken. From February 5, 1997 to February 27, 1997 one citation, Citation No. 6064, was issued to a subject on Hamilton. The memorandum further reports 19 flyers were distributed to residents explaining the Municipal Code section relating to trash bins in public view. • • • 0 COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT S MINUTES - BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING HELD MARCH 13, 1997 Director Worthington suggested, in light of the apparent reduction of scavengers in the City of Costa Mesa, the Code Enforcement Officer focus attention on the trash containers left in view following trash collection services. Mr. Hamers will contact Ms. Benson to arrange a modification of the Code Enforcement Officer's duties to focus on the screening of trash containers. POLICE REPORT Mr. Hamers introduced a letter from Ms. Holly Carver of the Costa Mesa Police Department, dated March 3, 1997. Ms. Carter's memo showed the number of calls for service for scavenging for February 1997 as follows: LOCATION CALLS FOR SERVICE CITE /ARREST AREA 1 4 2 AREA 11 3 0 AREA III 4 0 AREA IV 0 0 TOTAL 11 2 PEOPLE V. PHAM Mr. Burns reported Mr. Vincent Pham advanced his case on February 24, 1997, entering a plea of guilty and paying a fine of $280 to the Court. Mr. Burns explained many scavengers use this tactic to receive more lenient treatment and avoid the possibility of being placed on probation. Mr. Burns recommended having Mr. Tom Kathe write a letter to the Court requesting all future scavenging cases be tried with a City attorney representative present instead of being disposed of in this manner. FUTURE PROSECUTION OF SCAVENGERS Mr. Hamers reported the City currently does not have a Deputy City Attorney to prosecute scavenging cases for the District. The City will be filling the position of Deputy City prosecuting scavenging cases. scavenging cases, if directed to prepared to resume the positior Deputy City Attorney. Attorney in mid -July and will return to Mr. Burns is available to prosecute do so by the Board, until the City is of prosecuting scavengers with their COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT 6 MINUTES - BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING HELD MARCH 13, 1997 SCREENING OF TRASH CONTAINERS Mr. Hamers presented a memorandum to the Board. reviewing a conversation he had' with Mr. Dave Salcido of the Wallace Avenue Improvement Group. Mr. Salcido expressed concern over the number of trash cans left at the street curb beyond the day of collection. Mr. Salcido requested a District Director attend a meeting with the Wallace Avenue Improvement Group on March 13, 1997, to discuss the District's and City's policies regarding this matter. Director Worthington will attend the meeting of the Wallace Avenue Improvement Group. Ms. Sandy Benson will also attend. Mr. Hamers outlined the steps the Board has taken to alert residents of the Municipal Code and gave Mr. Salcido copies of the three - language flyer to distribute to residents who are not in compliance with the Municipal Code. HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE GRANT Mr. Hamers briefly reviewed the District's joint grant with the City of Costa Mesa for $75,000 to cover a Household Hazardous Waste roundup and two ABOP events. The Household Hazardous Waste roundup has been 10 completed, and the flyers for the first ABOP event are being prepared. Ms. Reichle reviewed the 'flyer with Americlean, the City's consultant. Mr. Hamers requested Ms. Thompson contact Ms. Donna Theriault to obtain the flyer and begin reviewing the content. Mr. Hamers further requested Ms. Thompson keep Director Reade informed of all that transpires with the upcoming ABOP events. Director Reade expressed he was pleased with the brochure received in his Mesa Consolidated Water bill regarding the screening of trash containers and suggested the Mesa Consolidated Water District be contacted regarding distribution of Household Hazardous Waste information. TELEPHONE DIRECTORY RECYCLING PROGRAM Ms. Revak reported awards have been given to seven of the nine schools participating in the Telephone Directory Recycling program. The principal at TeWinkle requested an award presentation on Tuesday, June 10th, at 7:00 p.m. Ms. Revak reported a representative of Costa Mesa Jr. High will contact her regarding a suitable date for their award presentation. • COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT MINUTES - BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING HELD MARCII 13, 1997 7 President Ferryman reported receiving comments from various schools that • had chosen not to participate in the 1996 program expressing interest in participating in the 1997 Telephone Directory Recycling program. Mr. Hamers directed Ms. Thompson to work with Ms. Revak in preparing a letter to all the schools recapping awards presented for the 1996 program and issuing an invitation to participate in the 1997 Telephone Directory Recycling program. The letter will also contain some of the projected additions to the 1997 program. ENGINEER'S REPORTS PROJECT NO. 129, BRISTOL STREET PUMPING STATION AGREEMENT WITH ORANGE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT Mr. Hamers presented a proposed agreement between the Costa Mesa Sanitary District and the Orange County Water District to allow the Sanitary District to use topographic information compiled by the Water District. The information pertains to a utility search and preparation of a topographic map along South Bristol Street from Irvine Avenue to Birch Street. Mr. Hamers explained utilizing the topographic maps will save the District the time and cost of recompiling the same information. Director Schafer motioned to approve the agreement, subject to the correction of the District's name from Costa Mesa Sanitation District to Costa Mesa Sanitary .District. Director Reade seconded. Motion carried 5 -0. PROJECT NO. 144 - MANHOLE REHABILITATION BID OPENING (BUDGET ADJUSTMENT), AWARD OF CONTRACT Mr. Hamers presented four bids, opened February 27, 1997 to repair various manhole covers. Mr. Hamers reported the low bidder, Sancon Engineering II, Inc., with a bid of $92,310.00, meets all requirements as specified in the bid documents. Mr. Hamers further reported that during the design phase of the project, additional manholes were identified as requiring work and will be added to the current project. The budget adjustment would transfer $25,000 from Project No. 145, Reconstructing Various ® Sewer Lines, into Project No. 144, Manhole Rehabilitation. Project 144 has an existing budget of $81,000. The budget adjustment COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT 8 MINUTES - BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING I-IFLI) MARCH 13, 1997 ® addition of $25,000 will provide $106,000 for all manholes requiring rehabilitation. Director Schafer motioned to accept the bid and award the contract to Sancon Engineering II, Inc., at $92,310.00, and the transference of $25,000 from Project No. 145, Reconstructing Various Sewer Lines, to Project No. 144, Manhole Rehabilitation. Director Perry seconded. Motion carried 5 -0. PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE INSPECTION SERVICES A proposal was introduced for Project 1112100-144, Manhole Rehabilitation, at the following rates: Engineering 32 hours @ 563.00 /hour = $2,016.00 Draftsman 8 hours @ 47.00 /hour = 376.00 Inspection 160 hours @ 42.00 /hour = 6,720.00 Included with the proposal is an excerpt of the 1995 -96 Capital Improvement Program. Also included is Boyle Engineering's independent report stating the project is warranted and costs are reasonable. Director Perry motioned to approve Project 1112100-144, Manhole Rehabilitation, at $63.00 per hour for engineering, $47.00 per hour for drafting, and $42.00 per hour for inspection, not to exceed $9,1112.00. Director Schafer seconded. Motion carried 5 -0. PROJECT NO. 150 - UPDATE PUMPING STATION ALARM SYSTEM PROPOSAL TO BEGIN DESIGN PHASE A proposal was introduced to begin the design phase for Project 150, Update Pumping Station Radio Alarm System, at the rate of $63.00 per hour for engineering, not to exceed $18,500. The proposal is to replace the alarm systems for all twenty pump stations as well as the two computers utilized to monitor the alarms, one at the 24- hour -a -day communications center, and the second at the corporation yard. Included with the proposal is an excerpt of the 1995 -96 Capital Improvement Program. Also included is Boyle Engineering's independent report stating the project is warranted and costs are reasonable. • COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT 9 MINUTES - BOARD OT DIRFCTORS MEETING I- IEI,I) MARCH 13, 1 997 Mr. Hamers advised the Board there has been a breakdown of the computer at the communications center and that the District is in a state of semi - emergency. The communications center computer is not repairable, with all information on the hard drive lost. Mr. Hamers reported there is currently no ability to monitor the pump stations on a 24 -hour basis. The remaining computer cannot be utilized to replace the computer at the communications center due to its age and condition. Mr. Hamers recommended replacing the computer at the communications center concurrently with the intended updating of the alarm systems. Mr. Hamers requested the Board authorize the Manager /Engineer to approve the purchase of the new replacement computer system for the communications center on an emergency basis. Director Schafer motioned to approve Proposal No. 150 to begin the design phase, at $63.00 per hour for engineering, not to exceed $18,500. Director Perry seconded. Motion carried 5 -0. Director Ferryman motioned to authorize the Manager /Engineer, Mr. Hamers, to exercise his emergency powers to implement the purchase and installation of the computer for the communications center. Director Perry seconded. Motion carried 5 -0. Ms. Guastella reported there has been a memo distributed to the Police Department, Parks Department, Code Enforcement, and Communications notifying that the system is down and requesting all personnel remain observant during the interim period until the computer is replaced and operational. TREASURERS REPORTS ORANGE COUNTY BANKRUPTCY UPDATE Ms. Coulter reported the District has not received the stipulation from the County finalizing the agreement for the Administrative Plan. Ms. Coulter reported Ms. Temple will be testifying in the trial of Matt Rabbe on March 24. Ms. Temple will also be testifying at proceedings requested by Merrill Lynch on April 9 and 10. • COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT 10 MINUTES - BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING HELD MARCI4 13. 1997 • ATTORNEY'S REPORTS CHALLENGE TO BANKRUPTCY AS A SPECIAL PURPOSE LAW Mr. Burns introduced a newspaper article entitled Bankruptcy Lawsuit Sent to State Court, by Michael G. Wagner. Mr. Burns additionally introduced a letter from Mr. Patrick Shea, dated February 27, 1997, regarding the County of Orange, Case No. 94- 22272JR. Mr. Shea's letter notifies there is a review of legal bills in relation to the financing of the County's Plan of Adjustment in response to a lawsuit filed by Mr. Steve White. Mr. Burns stated he will monitor developments regarding the lawsuit by Mr. Steve White, filed by Richard I. Fine. LOCAL MEETINGS INDEPENDENT SPECIAL DISTRICTS OF ORANGE COUNTY 0 FEBRUARY 27, 1997 MEETING President Ferryman stated the February 27, 1997, ISDOC meeting, attended by all Directors, was very informative. Mr. Ralph Heim was the key speaker at the meeting and discussed the Pringle bill, AB 556. LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION ( LAFCO) Director Schafer attended the LAFCO meeting. Director Schafer reported the main item of discussion was the policy of criteria on the Special Districts' Consolidation. Director Schafer reported LAFCO approved a draft proposal on the Special Districts' Consolidation. Director Schafer provided the agenda and her notes from the meeting for the Board's perusal. LAFCO SPECIAL DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE Director Schafer reported the meeting had not yet taken place, and she would bring a report to the Costa Mesa Sanitary District Board meeting on April 10. r1 U COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT 1 1 MINUTES - BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING HELD MARCH 13, 1997 • ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICTS REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 26, 1997 Director Schafer attended the February 26, 1997 meeting of the Orange County Sanitation District and provided the agenda and her notes for the Board's perusal. RATIFY VOTES MADE BY CMSD Motion was made by Director Reade, seconded by Director Perry, to ratify votes by Director Schafer on behalf of the Costa Mesa Sanitary District at the February 26, 1997 meeting of the County Sanitation Districts of Orange County, California. Motion carried unanimously. CITY OF COSTA MESA COUNCIL MEETING REPORT FEBRUARY 18, 1997 Director Worthington attended the City of Costa Mesa Council meeting of February 18. Director Worthington reported the primary subject matter discussed involved the number of liquor outlets throughout the City of Costa Mesa, currently 304 outlets, including grocery stores, restaurants, liquor stores, and drug stores. Director Worthington reported the City will now investigate, in depth, all persons requesting liquor Licenses within the City of Costa Mesa. MARCH 3, 1997 Director Perry attended the City of Costa Mesa Council meeting on March 3, and reported nothing directly affecting the District. OLD BUSINESS TRASH COLLECTION FIELD SURVEY UPDATE Mr. Hamers reported the survey is nearing completion, with approximately fifty parcels left to update. Mr. Hamers reported Costa Mesa Disposal is doing an independent review and will meet with Mr. Hamers to ascertain final survey figures. • COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT 12 MmiTES - BOARD OF DIRFCTORS MEETINC I -IELD MARCII 13, 1997 • ORANGE COUNTY WASTE DISPOSAL AGREEMENT Mr. Hamers presented the City Council Agenda Report containing a recommendation to approve the Waste Disposal Agreement with the County of Orange. Mr. Hamers reported the City Manager's Association and the League of Cities all support the Agreement. Mr. Burns presented his analysis of the Agreement to the Board summarizing the major provisions of the contract. Mr. Burns reported the Agreement has benefits and protections to the District as well as areas of concern. Mr. Hamers reported the Staff report to the City Council notes that the cities of Anaheim, Brea, Irvine, La Palma, Mission Viejo, San Juan Capistrano, and Seal Beach have all adopted the Agreement. Director Worthington expressed concern that the County will raise the rate due to cities becoming more efficient at recycling and reducing the amount of material taken to the landfills. Director Reade motioned to accept and sign the Waste Disposal Agreement subject to working out the appropriate arrangements with • CR Transfer and subject to final legal review by Mr. Burns. Director Schafer seconded. Motion carried 4 -1 as follows: Ayes: James Ferryman, Art Perry, Nate Reade, Arlene Schafer, Noes: Dan Worthington. OPPORTUNITIES IN FRANCHISING TRASH HAULING MEETING WITH CITY OFFICIALS Mr. Hamers reported meeting with President Ferryman, Peter Buffa, Mayor, City of Costa Mesa, and Allan Roeder, City Manager, City of Costa Mesa, on Wednesday, February 19, 1997, to discuss the feasibility of franchising trash hauling in the City of Costa Mesa. Based on the meeting, the following course of events was agreed upon: • Alan Burns and City Attorney Tom Kathe to investigate and render an opinion on the effect of Prop 218. • COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT 13 Mvv im - BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING HELD MARCH 13, 1997 • Rob and Allan Roeder to meet with Bill Morris on Thursday, • February 20, 1997, to determine a method to obtain a representative sample of the rates being charged by the existing commercial haulers. These rates will be compared with the existing franchise rates being charged in other Orange County cities. • Rob, Allan, and Bill Morris to attempt to produce a representative route map showing the various overlapping (if any) routes of the existing haulers. This will give an indication of the excess wear and tear on the City streets. EFFECT OF FIVE-YEAR NOTICE ON EXISTING HAULERS Mr. Burns reviewed the Public Resources Code Section 49520. Mr. Burns reviewed the statute and determined the statute provides that if the enterprise has been providing waste - handling services for three years pursuant to a license or permit, that it may continue to provide such services for up to five years after mailed notice to the enterprise that an exclusive solid- waste - handling service would be provided or authorized. Mr. Burns determined there was nothing in the statute to lend support to the interpretation that a new notice will • be required as a trigger to wind down a new five -year term. EFFECT OF PROPOSITION 218 Mr. Burns reviewed Proposition 218 and ,determined if the District imposes the franchise fee by having the company charge the fee on a monthly billing, they are able to enact a franchise fee that can provide general fund revenue to the City. If.the District enacts such a fee by charging or assessing property, they will probably be subject to Proposition 218 and will not be able to extract such a fee for general revenue purposes. RATE SURVEY OF COSTA MESA TRASH HAULERS Mr. Hamers reported the City Staff and District Staff have gathered available information on rates being charged in franchised cities. Mr. Hamers reported the information is being gathered to assist Staff in determining what the businesses in the City of Costa Mesa are being charged as compared to the franchise rate of other cities. The City is in the process of putting together a blind survey to be mailed to the independent haulers to assist in determining whether or not there would be a savings realized by franchising the trash hauling. COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT 14 MINUTES-BOARD OT DIRECTORS MEETING 1-IELD MARCII 13, 1997 Mr. Hamers further reported Staff feels a survey of businesses in the City would be beneficial to assist in determining trash fees charged. President Ferryman directed Staff to make some independent calls around the City to businesses to ascertain their current trash rates. DISCUSSION OF PRINGLE BILL - AB 556 Ms. Revak reported speaking with Matt Sarboraria of Assemblyman Pringle's office regarding AB 556. The bill is in print and is in its 30- day constitutional waiting period, and then it will go on to the local government committee in the Assembly. Mr. Sarboraria told Ms. Revak the most significant change in the bill deals with the wholesale water management districts in the County. Mr. Hamers reported the Costa Mesa Sanitary District is not named in the new Pringle bill. NEW BUSINESS FORMATION OF DISTRICT RECYCLING COMMITTEE Mr. Hamers recommended the Recycling Committee be comprised of two Directors, Ms. Thompson, Ms. Revak, Ms. Guastella, Ms. Coulter, and Mr. Hamers. Director Reade motioned to establish a Recycling Committee and appoint Director Worthington as chairman and alternate attendance of the other Directors on a rotating basis. Director Schafer seconded. Motion carried unanimously. SDRMA INSURANCE RENEWAL Mr. Hamers and Ms. Revak have investigated and obtained quotes from other insurance agencies to determine if the District should renew its policy with the SDRMA or engage another agency for the District's insurance needs. Ms. Revak reported contacting Dana Point and Garden Grove, who are both insured through the SDRMA. Midway City is insured through the Solid Waste Insurance Manager and Mr. Hamers has contacted them for a quote. Ms. Revak reported the other water districts are insured through the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA). • COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT MINUTES - BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING FIELD MARCH 13, 1997 15 • Mr. Hamers reported Solid Waste Insurance Manager insures trash haulers and is not interested in insuring the District. Mr. Hamers reported the only other pool of like entities is the CDRMA and Mr. Hamers has requested they prepare a quote for the District. • Mr. Hamers reported the District must give a 90 -day notice to the SDRMA if the District wishes to withdraw coverage. Mr. Hamers reported contacting the SDRMA to discuss the District's research of insurance carriers. The SDRMA representative was interested in learning of any rate lower than theirs offered to the District. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Director Reade welcomed Ms. Thompson to the Board. ADJOURNMENT At 7:56 p.m. President Ferryman adjourned the meeting. PRESID P T