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Minutes - Board - 1997-04-10• COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT Minutes of Board of Directors Regular Meeting held April 10, 1997 CALL TO ORDER: The Board of Directors of the Costa Mesa Sanitary District met in regular session on April 10, 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 Flamers, Manager/Engineer; Lois Thompson, Assistant Manager; Alan Burns, General Counsel; Joan Revak, Clerk of the District; Susan Temple, Treasurer; Marc Davis, Assistant Finance Director Others Present: Ms. Florine Reichle Ms. Madeline Arakelian, South Coast Refuse 2021 Business Center Drive, #114 Irvine, CA 92715 CONSENT CALENDAR The Consent Calendar was amended to reflect a change in the trash occupancy letter revised to read, in part, "Said payment in the amount of $154,691.96 to be ratified on the May warrant list. " On motion by Director Schafer, seconded by Director Perry, and carried 5 -0, the Consent Calendar items, as amended, were approved as recommended. -MINUTES Approved Minutes of The minutes for the special meeting of March 4, 1997, were Special Meeting, approved as distributed. March 4, 1997 • Approved Minutes of Regular The minutes for the regular meeting of March 13, 1997, were Meeting, approved as distributed. March 13, 1997 0 • CJ COSTA MESA SANr1'ARY DISTRICT 2 MM T ES BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEEMG HELD APRIL, lO 1997 REPORTS MANAGER'S REPORTS Approved Occupancy Report and payment of $154,691.96 to Costa Mesa Disposal for trash collection services for April 1997 REFUNDS The Trash Occupancy Count reflected a decrease of 830 units in the occupancy report for solid waste collection as of April 1, 1997. Therefore, the total for April is 21,062. Board directed Staff to prepare a warrant for $154,691.96 to Costa Mesa Disposal on May 1, 1997, for payment for April trash collection based on the April count of 21,062. The decrease is a result of the field survey. Approved payment of Mr. Charles Gassett submitted a trash refund request totaling $3,271.11 to $3,704.34 for fiscal years 1993 -94, 1994 -95, 1995 -96, and 1996 - Mr. Charles Gassett 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 177 Cecil, a six -unit parcel, Assessor's Parcel No. 426 - 062 -08, for fiscal years 1993 -94 (partial) 1994 -95, 1995 -96, and 1996 -97. Mr. Gassett has provided evidence of outside trash service and a signed statement as required by the Costa Mesa Sanitary District. Approved payment of Ms. Patricia Lovitt -Maier submitted a trash refund request $472.98 to totaling $472.98 for fiscal years 1994 -95, 1995 -96, and 1996 -97. Ms. Patricia Lovitt -Maier 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 $472.98 for property located 2168 Kristin Lane, a one -unit parcel, Assessor's Parcel No. 931 -32 -404, for fiscal years 1994 -95, 1995 -96, and 1996 -97. Ms. Lovitt -Maier has provided evidence of outside trash service and a signed statement as required by the Costa Mesa Sanitary District. • COSTA MESA SANYrARY DLSTRICT 3 MINUTES BOARD OF DIRECTORS MFMT'4G Ecam APREL 10, 1997 Approved payment of A trash and sewer refund request was received from 290 16th $180.42 to Street Associates for property located at 1605 Santa Ana 290 16th Street Associates Avenue, a common area, Assessor's Parcel No. 425- 221 -19, for fiscal year 1996 -97. This property is a common area, therefore, no trash or sewer service was provided. Approved payment of A trash and sewer refund request was received from Westport $ 180.42 to Group, Inc. for property located at 370 E. 15th Street, a common Westport Group, Inc. area, Assessor's Parcel No. 425- 311 -81. This property is a common area, therefore, no trash or sewer service was provided. RECYCLING REPORTS Waste Diversion Report The Waste Diversion Report for March 1997 showing a 34.28% March 1997 was received and diversion rate was received and filed. filed • Approved Contract Payment The Board approved contract payment to CR Transfer for p p to CR Transfer for recycling services and disposal. for the month of March 1997 in $102,465.46 the amount of $102,465.46. TREASURER'S REPORTS Financial Report as of March The Financial Report as of March 31, 1997, was accepted as 31, 1997, was received and submitted. filed Report of Monies on Deposit The Report of Monies on Deposit as of March 31, 1997, was as of March 31, 1997, was accepted as submitted. received and filed Approved Warrant 97 -10 for Warrant Resolution #CMSD 97 -10 was approved, authorizing April 1997, in the amount of the President and Secretary to sign the warrant and instructing $ 394,950.16 the Finance Department to draw a warrant from the Costa Mesa Sanitary District General Fund in the amount of $394,950.16. • • COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT 4 MIlVUTES BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETwG HI1A APRD, 10, 1997 ENGINEER'S REPORTS Project Status Report was The Project Status Report for April 1, 1997, was accepted as received and filed. submitted. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Hamers introduced a letter from Mr. Clifford Ronnenberg, Chairman and CEO of CR &R, dated April '5, 1997, advising that, Mr. Michael Silva has resigned. Mr. Ronnenberg expects no change in services to the Costa Mesa Sanitary District. Mr. Hamers introduced a letter from Mr. Wes Bannister, President, Orange County Water District, dated March 28, 1997. Mr. Bannister's letter issues an invitation to attend a luncheon and tour of Water Factory 21 on April 17, 1997, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Mr. Hamers advised Directors interested in the tour contact Ms. Revak for reservations. . Mr. Hamers introduced a letter from Mr. Ed Fawcett, Executive Director, Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce, dated April 2, 1997, thanking the District for being a member of the Chamber of Commerce since April 1985. MANAGER'S REPORTS SOURCE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING ELEMENT AB939 UPDATE ON ACTIVITIES ANTI- SCAVENGING ENFORCEMENT REPORTS CODE ENFORCEMENT REPORT Mr. Hamers introduced an interoffice memorandum from Ms. Sandra M. Benson, Senior Code Enforcement Office of the City of Costa Mesa. The memorandum contains a comprehensive summary of enforcement activity occurring from March 10, 1997, to March 14, 1997, with dates, times and actions taken. From March 10 to March 14 there were no citations issued for scavenging. The memorandum further reports 5 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 nEw APRIL 10, 1997 Director Worthington expressed concern over the limited number of flyers distributed. Director Worthington suggested Ms. Benson direct the Code Enforcement Officer to residences 48 hours after the scheduled trash collection day to monitor the removal of trash containers. POLICE REPORT Mr. Hamers introduced a letter from Ms. Holly Carver of the Costa Mesa Police Department, dated April 3, 1997. Ms. Carter's memo showed the number of calls for service for scavenging for March 1997 as follows: LOCATION CALLS FOR SERVICE CITE /ARREST AREA I 2 1 AREA H 4 2 AREA III 7 1 AREA IV 0 0 TOTAL 13 4 SCREENING OF TRASH CONTAINERS Mr. Hamers introduced a letter from Mrs. I. B. Merles to the City Council requesting the City enforce the Municipal Code requiring trash screening. Ms. Merles has contacted Mr. Hamers and Code Enforcement numerous times to report a resident in violation of the Code, and Mr. Hamers suggested she advise the City Council of her concerns. WALLACE AVENUE IMPROVEMENT GROUP MEETING - MARCH 13, 1997 Director Worthington attended the Wallace Avenue Improvement Group meeting and related an inquiry from an apartment owner in attendance at the meeting regarding the wide variation of rates he has been paying for the various apartments he owns in Costa Mesa, Santa Ana and Buena Park. Director Worthington further related the Wallace Avenue Improvement Group's concern over the many sofas abandoned on parkways in the area. Director Worthington reported he felt there was a need to further inform the people of the City of Costa Mesa of the District's services. Mr. Hamers reported three newsletters informing the recipients of the District's services have been distributed to date. Two of the newsletters were distributed to trash service residences and one was mailed to all sewer service recipients. Mr. Hamers explained that 40 if an apartment owner does not live on the premises receiving the sewer service, they would not be aware of the newsletter. • COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT MINUTES BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING HaD APRD,1O. 1997 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE GRANT 6 Ms. Thompson reported a collection event to dispose of anti - freeze, auto batteries, oil, and paint is scheduled for April 19, 1997, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the parking lot of CLANAL, 1701 Placentia Avenue. TELEPHONE DIRECTORY RECYCLING PROGRAM Ms. Thompson presented a draft letter to be sent to all the schools in Costa Mesa inviting their participation in the 1997 Telephone Book Recycling Fundraising Opportunity. The draft letter summarizes the program opportunity, provides a response form, and includes a copy of the distribution of awards presented in the 1996 Telephone Book Recycling Program. Ms. Thompson proposed modifying the program to introduce an incentive program to students based on the number of telephone books collected. Ms. Thompson explained all schools would receive $200 for participating in the program. An additional $100 will be given to the grade collecting the most telephone books per school. In addition, a special recognition award will be given to the individual student collecting the most telephone books at each school. Ms. Thompson further explained an additional 20 cents per telephone book will be given to any school collecting over 1,000 telephone books. Ms. Thompson presented. a proposed budget for the 1997 Telephone Book Recycling Program based on $40 per ton of telephone books. Ms. Thompson reported receipt of a fax from PacBell committing to paying $50 per ton of telephone books. President Ferryman commented the bin rental budget item may be modified if the bins are donated by the hauler. President Ferryman suggested offering $300 per school for participation in the program. President Ferryman further suggested presenting an additional award of $250 each to the leading high school, middle school, and elementary school. President Ferryman directed Staff to produce and distribute the letter to the schools reflecting the incentives outlined in the letter and awarding $300 per school for participation, and a $250 award to the leading high school, middle school, and elementary school. ® Director Worthington suggested using remaining funds from Costa Mesa Disposal's educational fund in the Telephone Book Recycling Program. • COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT 7 MINUTES BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING IIIIA APRm 10, 1997 RECYCLING COMMITTEE Mr. Flamers reported the first meeting of the Recycling Committee was held with Director Worthington and Staff. Mr. Hamers reported the meeting was very productive and focus areas were identified. SET TIME FOR REGULAR MEETING Mr. Hamers proposed setting the meeting time for the Recycling Committee for 9:00 a.m. Wednesdays preceding the regular monthly Costa Mesa Sanitary District meeting. Director Worthington, Staff, and one additional Director on a rotating basis will comprise the Recycling Committee. President Ferryman will attend the May Recycling Committee meeting. Director Reade motioned to approve holding the Recycling Committee meetings monthly, at 9:00 a.m. on the Wednesday preceding the regular Costa Mesa Sanitary District meeting. The Committee will be comprised of Director Worthington, an additional Director on a rotating basis, and Staff. Director Perry seconded. Motion carried • unanimously. USED OIL RECYCLING PROGRAM REGIONAL GRANT APPLICATION WITH CITY Ms. Thompson introduced a letter notifying the California Integrated Waste Management Board the Costa Mesa Sanitary District, jointly with the City of Costa Mesa, intends to participate in the 1997 Used Oil Recycling Block Grant - 5th Cycle. Director Perry motioned to approve the letter of support to the California Integrated Waste Management Board. Director Schafer seconded. Motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN FRANCHISING TRASH HAULING LEGAL OPINION FROM CITY ATTORNEY Mr. Burns presented a legal opinion from Mr. Tom Kathe, City Attorney, City of Costa Mesa, dated February 28, 1997, and a legal opinion from Mr. Tom Wood, former City • Attorney for the City of Costa Mesa, dated March 26, 1997, regarding Proposition 218's applicability to trash franchise fees. 1' 11 u COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT MINUTES BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING nIIA APREL 10. 1997 8 Mr. Burns reported both opinions determined Proposition 218 would apply to a franchise fee. Ms. Thompson reported inquiring with the Cities of Irvine, Tustin and Laguna Beach as to the method used to process their assessments. Ms. Thompson reported the Cities of Irvine, Tustin and Laguna Beach currently bill on the property taxes. Ms. Thompson's investigation determined the City of Irvine anticipates having their hauler initiate monthly billing in July 1997, based on a recommendation of their City Attorney. The City of Tustin will also convert to having their waste contractor begin monthly billing in July 1997, based on a recommendation of their City Attorney. Ms. Thompson reported The City of Laguna Beach has investigated having their hauler handle monthly billing and have received an estimate of $1.20 per month per bill. The City of Laguna Beach has hired a contractor to process the assessment district update in the interim and does anticipate having their hauler initiate monthly billing. President Ferryman directed Mr. Burns to initiate investigation on alternate methods of billing for the Costa Mesa Sanitary District. President Ferryman further directed is Ms. Thompson continue her inquiries with other cities and furnish a report at the May Board meeting. REPORT ON ACTIVITIES AND PROPOSED SURVEY CARD Mr. Flamers reported Staff has drafted a survey card for distribution to various businesses in the City of Costa Mesa to assist in analyzing and comparing the City of Costa Mesa's current independent hauler rates with rates in adjoining cities. Ms. Thompson presented a report generated from a limited telephone survey of commercial rates from businesses in the City of Costa Mesa. Ms. Thompson's report showed a wide range of fees charged in the City of Costa Mesa by the various independent haulers. Ms. Thompson reported none of the businesses surveyed received a rate decrease following the reduction in landfill gate fees occurring in April 1996. Four of the businesses surveyed reported receipt of recycling, information from their haulers. Ms. Thompson reported several of the businesses have been notified of a pending rate increase varying from 10 to 12.5 percent. Mr. Hamers reiterated the telephone survey was from a small representative sample of businesses and recommends the survey be expanded and consideration be given to the proposed survey card. • COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT 9 MINUTES BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING tm D APRIL 10. 1997 Mr. Hamers reported the City has distributed an optional confidential survey to the trash haulers. Mr. Hamers reported District Staff can print and distribute the postcards and tabulate the information, returning a report to the Board at the June Board meeting. Director Perry motioned to produce and distribute 500 of the proposed rate survey cards, at an approximate cost of $1,552.94. Director Reade seconded. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENTS Ms. Madeline Arakelian expressed concern regarding the hauler's names appearing on the District's Commercial Rate Survey Result report. ENGINEER'S REPORTS PROJECT NO. 150 - UPDATE PUMPING STATION RADIO ALARM SYSTEM 0 REPORT ON EMERGENCY WORK Mr. Flamers reported the emergency work is complete and the system is in operation. COMPLETION OF PROJECT Mr. Hamers reported the breakdown of the prior computer system necessitated the emergency purchase of a Motorola 800 megahertz MOSCAD system. The total scope of Project No. 150 included an additional computer at the Corporation Yard and radios and alarm systems at the 20 pumping stations. Mr. Hamers' report demonstrated the necessity of utilizing Motorola as a sole source for the remainder of the project due to ramifications encountered with the mixing of another manufacturer's system with the new Motorola system. The mixing of systems could void warranties, provide for incompatible software and hardware, and make repairs and operations difficult due to variations in control panels. Mr. Hamers additionally reported the MOSCAD system utilizes Motorola Data Link Communications (MDLC) which is the only over - the -air protocol using the is full seven layers of protocol recommended by the International Standards Organization for open system interconnect SCADA systems. • COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT 10 MINUTES BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING nIIA APRs. 10, 1997 Mr. Burns reviewed the report and determined the circumstances warrant the finding of utilizing Motorola as a sole source for the remainder of Project No. 150. Director Perry motioned to utilize Motorola as the sole source for the remainder of Project No. 150, not to exceed $174,000, which includes transferring $7,500 from each of the design and inspection budgets into the construction budget. Director Schafer seconded. Motion carried 5 -0. PROJECT NO. 153 - SEWER LATERAL ROOT INTRUSION STUDY PROPOSAL TO BEGIN DESIGN PHASE A proposal was introduced to begin the design phase for Project 153, Sewer Lateral Root Intrusion Study, at the rate of $63.00 per hour for engineering, not to exceed $15,000. 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 Proposal No. 153 to begin the design phase, at $63.00 per hour for engineering, not to exceed $15,000. Director Reade seconded. Motion carried 5 -0. Director. Worthington commended Mr. Flamers for his leadership in the initiation of the Sewer Lateral Root Intrusion Study. TREASURER'S REPORTS ORANGE COUNTY BANKRUPTCY UPDATE Ms. Temple reported attendance at her second day of depositions with Merrill Lynch. Ms. Temple advised the Board she has been requested to return for further questions. Ms. Temple reported she has additionally been subpoenaed by the firm of KPMG Peat Marwick, STATUS OF PROOF OF CLAIMS STIPULATION • Ms. Temple reported working with Mr. Burns to finalize the proof of claims and determined the District has reconciled the amount of the claim with the County of Orange. C] COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT L L MINUTES BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING AIIA APRIL 10, 1997 ATTORNEY'S REPORTS ORANGE COUNTY WASTE DISPOSAL AGREEMENT STATUS OF HAULER ACKNOWLEDGMENT Mr. Burns reported receipt of signed copies of the Franchise Hauler and Transfer Station Acknowledgment from both C.R. Transfer, Inc. and Costa Mesa Disposal. Mr. Burns completed his review of the contract, modified the language to reflect Costa Mesa Disposal as the hauler and C.R. Transfer as a transfer station, and found it acceptable. The County has approved the modifications. Director Schafer motioned to approve the modified hauler acknowledgment letter. Director Perry seconded. Motion carried unanimously. LOCAL MEETINGS INDEPENDENT SPECIAL DISTRICTS OF ORANGE COUNTY (ISDOC) • Director Schafer reported ISDOC will not meet until May 29, 1997. LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION (LAFCO) Director Schafer attended the LAFCO meeting. Director Schafer reported the main items of discussion included the Home Depot reorganization, a dissolution of the Tri- Cities Water District, and an update on the Garden Grove reorganization. Director Schafer provided the agenda and her notes from the meeting for the Board's perusal. LAFCO SPECIAL DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE Director Schafer reported there will not be an Advisory Committee meeting for the month of April. COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICTS OF ORANGE COUNTY President Ferryman reported the consolidation is going forward. President Ferryman further reported discussion of a rate increase and will present a recommendation to the Board at the May Board meeting. • • COSTA MESA SANrrARY DISTRICT 12 MINUTES BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING HIIA APRs, 10 1997 CITY OF COSTA MESA COUNCIL MEETING REPORT MARCH 17, 1997 Director Schafer attended the City of Costa Mesa Council meeting on March 17, 1997, and reported the trash haulers were in attendance and advised the Council they didn't feel the Costa Mesa Sanitary District should be conducting an investigation into the franchising of trash hauling. Director Schafer provided the agenda and her notes for the Board's perusal. APRIL 3, 1997 There were no Directors in attendance at the April 3, 1997, meeting. OLD BUSINESS (REVISITED) TRASH COLLECTION FIELD SURVEY FINAL REPORT Mr. Hamers reported the survey has been completed and the computer database at both the Sanitary District and Costa Mesa Disposal has been updated. Mr. Hamers reported the previous policy of adding properties to the occupancy count provided an opportunity for inaccuracy. Mr. Hamers proposed the following improvements to the procedure utilized for database changes when new residential and commercial dwelling units are added within the service area: • Assessment Specialist signature will be required to sign off on all new development projects. • Assessment Specialist will field check all new projects. • Assistant Manager will review sign off procedure and field check process. • Assistant Manager will authorize updates to occupancy database. In addition, Staff recommends performing a field survey every 5 to 10 years to determine actual benchmark data for determining the accuracy of the database. Ms. Thompson presented a list of program suggestions prepared by Staff to update Costa Mesa Disposal's participation in the District's AB939 programs. • • Mini Telephone Recycling program for June 1997 distribution of yellow pages. • New signage on trucks re: Screening Trash Containers. 0 COSTA MESA SANrrARY DISTRICT 13 MINUTES BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING mD APREL 10, 1997 • Large Item Collection Program, free call -in service, once per year, per dwelling unit. This program is in addition to District -wide Large Item Collection Program. • General improvement of container handling. • Provide containers to any nonprofit group (Boy Scouts, churches, etc.) for recycling projects. • Contractor to provide free of charge, assist and cooperate with Costa Mesa Sanitary District in the organizing of cleanup days. Provide annually a total of fifteen containers and bin transportation. District shall pay all tipping fees only. • Establish Public Education Fund for the sole purpose of supplying public education and information about source reduction, recycling, and composting. Funds can be used for purchasing small giveaway items such as pencils, stickers, activity books, or publishing informational brochures. Director Reade expressed concern over the discrepancy in the count and commended Staff for initiating the update. President Ferryman suggested forming a committee to meet with Costa Mesa Disposal to review Stars suggestions. President Ferryman, Director Reade, Mr. Hamers and Ms. Thompson will meet with Costa Mesa Disposal. Director Perry will serve as alternate. DISCUSSION OF PRINGLE BILL - AB 556 Ms. Revak reported the 30 -day constitutional waiting period for the bill has passed and the bill is now in the Assembly Local Government Committee. A hearing date has been set for April 16, 1997. NEW BUSINESS SDRMA INSURANCE RENEWAL Mr. Hamers presented a report on alternate insurance carriers for the District's insurance. Mr. Hamers approached numerous commercial insurance firms for quotes and found them unmotivated to provide a quote. Mr. Hamers received a quote from CSRMA for $38,318. Mr. Hamers reported SDRMA's current premium is not yet available, but informed the Board he had spoken with Mr. Jim Towns, Executive Director/Risk Manager for SDRMA who personally stated SDRMA's premium will be at least 10 percent below the CSRMA rate. Mr. Hamers recommended the District remain insured through SDRMA. COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT MINUTES BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEFITNG HELD APRIL 10. 1997 .7 SANTA ANA RIVER FLOOD PROTECTION AGENCY 14 Mr. Flamers reported investigating joining the Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency. Mr. Flamers provided a map showing the areas that would be affected by a 100 -year flood. Mr. Flamers reported two pumping stations would be under water as well as a few neighborhood sewer lines inundated by the amount of water in the event of a 100 -year flood. Mr. Flamers provided a copy of the Agency's goals and recommended the District join. Dues are $1,400 per year. Director Reade motioned to approve joining the Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency, with dues of $1,400 per year. Director Schafer seconded. Motion carried as follows. Ayes: Dan Worthington, Art Perry, Nate Reade, Arlene Schafer Abstain: James Ferryman PUBLIC COMMENTS (REVISITED) There were no further public comments made. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Director Worthington presented a newspaper article from the March. 6, 1997 Los Angeles Times. The article discussed the City of Seal Beach considering an Ordinance to ticket and fine residents who regularly fail to remove trash containers from City streets. Ms. Reichle advised the Board that Mr. Roy June's daughter passed away. President Ferryman directed Staff to send a condolence card to the Junes. Director Schafer commended Ms. Revak for keeping the Board members apprised of necessary information. W. Hamers echoed Director Schafer's appreciation of Ms. Revak's efforts and further expressed his appreciation of Ms. Thompson as the new Assistant Manager. Mr. Flamers reported Staff has acquired a new fax machine and would like to loan the old fax machine to Director Reade to assist in keeping him informed. 40 COSTA MESA SANrrARY DISTRICT 15 MINUTES BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING HELD ArRH,10, 1997 • ADJOURNMENT At 8:20 p.m. President Ferryman adjourned the meeting. 0 SIDENT