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COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT
MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 26,2018
Members present
Arlene Schafer, Art Perry, Jim Ferryman, Mike Scheafer
Members absent
Bob Ooten
Staff present
Scott Carroll (General Manager), Noelani Middenway (District Clerk), Alan Burns
(District Counsel), Steve Hodges (Finance Manager), Jacque Rogers (District
Treasurer), Robin Hamers (District Engineer), Dyana Bojarski (Management Analyst
II), Gina Terraneo (Management Analyst II)
Others present
Phil Marsh (resident), Jim Mosher (resident)
Meeting called to order at 5:30 P.M.
A. OPENING ITEMS
Procedural: 1. Call to Order- President Scheafer
President Scheafer called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M.
Procedural: 2. Pledge of Allegiance - President Scheafer
President Scheafer led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Procedural: 3. Invocation -Vice President Ferryman
Vice President Ferryman led the Invocation.
Procedural: 4. Roll Call - (If absences occur, consider whether to deem those absences
excused based on facts presented for the absence — such determination shall be the
permission required by law.)
District Clerk, Noelani Middenway, conducted roll call. All Board Members were
present, except for Assistant Secretary Ooten.
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Procedural: 5. Announcement of Late Communications - Unless directed otherwise by
the Board of Directors, all actions shall be based on/memorialized by the latest
document submitted as a late communication.
None at this time.
Procedural: 6. Ceremonial Matters and Presentations
None at this time.
B. Public Comments - This time has been set aside for persons in the audience to
make comments on items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Costa Mesa
Sanitary District that are not listed on this agenda. Members of the public will have the
opportunity to address the Board of Directors about all other items on this agenda at the
time those items are considered. Under the provisions of the Brown Act, the Board of
Directors is prohibited from taking action on oral requests but may refer the matter to
staff or to a subsequent meeting. The Board of Directors will respond after public
comment has been received. Please state your name. Each speaker will be limited to
four(4) continuous minutes.
Procedural: 1. Public Comments
President Scheafer opened public comments. Seeing no one wishing to speak,
he closed public comments.
C. CONSENT CALENDAR - All matters listed on the consent calendar are considered
to be routine and may be acted upon by one motion after public comment has been
received. Only Board of Directors may pull an item for discussion. Reading of
resolutions is waived and they will be adopted and numbered. Now is the time for those
in the audience who wish to speak to items listed on the consent calendar. Each
speaker will be limited to four (4) continuous minutes of comment on the consent
calendar as a whole.
Action (Consent): 1. Approve Consent Calendar
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the Consent Calendar as
presented.
Action (Consent): 2. Approve the Board of Directors Study Session Minutes of
March 13, 2018
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the meeting minutes as
presented.
Action (Consent): 3. Approve the Board of Directors Special Meeting Minutes of
March 13, 2018
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the meeting minutes as
presented.
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Action (Consent): 4. Approve the City/Districts Liaison Committee Meeting Minutes
of March 16, 2018
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the meeting minutes as
presented.
Action (Consent): 5. Approve the Board of Directors Regular Meeting Minutes of
March 22, 2018
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the meeting minutes as
presented.
Action (Consent): 6. Approve the Directors' Compensation and Reimbursement of
Expenses
Recommendation :That the Board of Directors approve the compensation and
reimbursement of expenses as presented.
Action (Consent): 7. Adopt Warrant Resolution No. CMSD 2018-10 Approving
District Warrant Registers
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors adopt Warrant Resolution No. CMSD
2018-10 approving District warrants for the month of March 2018 in the amount of
$1,109,726.38.
Action (Consent): 8. Approve Payroll Transparency Disclosure for March 2018
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve and file the report.
Action (Consent): 9. Receive and File Closed Circuit TV (CCTV) Program Report
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receive and file the report.
Action (Consent): 10. Accept the occupancy count as presented as 22,559 and
direct staff to prepare a warrant to CR&R Environmental Services for $220,974.43
for March 2018 collection
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors accept the occupancy count as
presented using 22,559 as the correct number of active units and direct staff to prepare
a warrant to CR&R Environmental Services for March 2018 collection based on this
occupancy report so long as the contractor fulfills the obligations of the agreement in the
amount of$220,974.43 to be ratified in the April 2018 warrant list.
Action (Consent): 11. Approve the preparation of a warrant to CR Transfer in the
amount of$182,569.07 for March 2018 recycling and disposal services in the April
2018 warrant register
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approves the preparation of a warrant to
CR Transfer in the amount of $182,569.07 for March 2018 recycling and disposal
services to be ratified in the April 2018 warrant register.
Action (Consent): 12. Approve the Investment Report for the Month of March 2018
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the Investment Report for the
month of March 2018.
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Action (Consent), Procedural, Receive and File: 13. Receive and File 2017 Annual
Health Benefits Broker Fees Report
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receive and file this report.
Motion: That the Board of Directors approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
Motion by Art Perry, second by Jim Ferryman.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-0-1 with Assistant Secretary Ooten not
present
Aye: Arlene Schafer, Art Perry, Jim Ferryman, Mike Scheafer
There were no comments or discussion and the Consent Calendar was approved
as presented.
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None at this time.
E. GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORTS
Action, Discussion: 7. Consider Appointing Applicants for the Citizens Advisory
Committee
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors:
1. Each nominate up to three applicants for the Citizens Advisory Committee;
2. Consider appointing nominated applicants for the Citizens Advisory Committee; and
3. Provide District staff with direction regarding Board Member representation on the
Citizens Advisory Committee.
General Manager, Scott Carroll, noted that there was a request to move up Item
E7 to the beginning of the General Manager's Reports.
President Scheafer confirmed the request (made by resident Phil Marsh) and
invited Mr. Carroll to proceed.
Management Analyst II, Gina Terraneo, provided report details. She noted that
the Board of Directors are being asked to consider appointing applicants for the
Citizens Advisory Committee. She shared that a total of 11 applications were
submitted and 1 application was retracted, leaving a total of 10 applications.
Lastly, Ms. Terraneo added that staff is seeking direction regarding Board
representation on the Committee.
President Scheafer asked District Counsel, Alan Burns, if the Board of Directors
can nominate and approve all of the applicants in a single motion, rather than
nominating applicants individually.
Mr. Bums confirmed that the Board may take this action.
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President Scheafer asked if the Board of Directors can rotate the Board
representative quarterly, rather than having the representative serve for a full
year term.
Mr. Carroll responded that the Committee may begin by meeting monthly and
then switch to quarterly meetings. He noted that the Committee guidebook can
be changed to allow for the quarterly rotation of the Board representative.
Director Perry suggested that there be 2 Board representatives on the
Committee, each serving a year term that is staggered every 6 months.
President Scheafer noted that many of the applicants are currently employed and
asked if the Committee meetings will take place during the day or at night.
District Clerk, Noelani Middenway, noted that the Committee will decide on a
time of day that works for the Committee to meet.
Discussion followed regarding the structure of the first meeting and the
notification of applicants.
Motion: To nominate and appoint all 10 applicants for the Citizens Advisory
Committee.
Motion by Art Perry, second by Arlene Schafer.
President Scheafer thanked Phil Marsh for attending the meeting and all of the
applicants for their applications.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-0-1 with Assistant Secretary Ooten not
present
Aye: Arlene Schafer, Art Perry, Jim Ferryman, Mike Scheafer
Discussion followed regarding the ideal Committee meeting time, the quality of
the Committee applicants, and the guidelines regarding meeting attendance.
There were no further comments or discussion.
Action: 1. Receive and File 2015-20 Strategic Plan Quarterly Update -3rd Quarter
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receive and file this report.
General Manager, Scott Carroll, presented report details. He noted that the
Strategic Plan Quarterly Update is a progress report indicating staffs progress
towards the District's strategic goals.
There were no comments or discussion and the report was received.
Action: 2. Receive and File the 3rd Quarter Budget Review for FY2017-18
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receive and file this report.
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Finance Manager, Steve Hodges, provided an overview of the 3rd Quarter
Budget Review. He noted that the Solid Waste Fund is expected to be under
budget by 4% and he discussed the timeline for a potential rate increase and the
solid waste reserve levels.
Director Perry asked if the District will be conducting a rate study for solid waste
and suggested implementing small incremental rate increases as opposed to a
significant rate increase.
Vice President Ferryman concurred with Director Perry.
Discussion followed regarding the solid waste reserve levels and CR&R's
Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustments.
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President Scheafer asked if the Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Program
replaced the Sewer Lateral Assistance Program (SLAP).
Mr. Hodges confirmed that SLAP was replaced and noted that the District has
only expended half of the CCTV Program's projected cost this year.
President Scheafer requested that the CCTV Program be discussed during the
next quarter to determine if interest in the program can be increased.
Secretary Schafer suggested that the program be promoted in the newsletter.
Director Perry suggested that the Board look into returning to SLAP if there is a
continued lack of interest in the CCTV Program.
Secretary Schafer suggested that the Citizens Advisory Committee discuss this
topic.
Director Perry asked if the District would be providing trash service for a new
development on 17th Street.
Discussion followed regarding the District's process for determining which
developments will receive District trash collection services.
President Scheafer noted that a Police Department pharmaceutical collection
event was being advertised on Facebook and asked if the District is involved with
this event.
Mr. Carroll responded that the District is not involved in the collection event.
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Director Perry asked if the District is receiving sharps through the sharps drop
box.
Management Analyst II, Gina Terraneo, responded that the District is receiving
sharps in the drop box.
There were no further comments or discussion and the report was received.
Action: 3. Consider Approving Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) to salaries in FY
2018-19 to be equal to the February to February Consumer Price Index (CPI) for
the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area of 3.6% as outlined in the Employee
Handbook
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve a Cost of Living Adjustment
(COLA) to salaries in FY 2018-19 to be equal to the February to February Consumer
Price Index for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area of 3.6% as outlined in the
Employee Handbook.
Finance Manager, Steve Hodges, noted that this item is being brought back from
the prior Board Meeting. He explained that the COLA increase is recommended
by the General Manager due to increased fuel and housing costs and noted that
the 3.6% increase can be funded by the expected surplus in both funds.
Motion: To approve a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) to salaries in FY 2018-
19 to be equal to the February to February Consumer Price Index for the Los
Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area of 3.6% as outlined in the Employee
Handbook.
Motion by Art Perry, second by Arlene Schafer.
General Manager, Scott Carroll, made the recommendation to increase the
COLA.
Vice President Ferryman asked if staff would receive a merit increase in addition
to the COLA.
Mr. Carroll noted that staff can also receive a merit increase annually, ranging
from 2.5%-5%.
Vice President Ferryman commented that it may be difficult to remain financially
sustainable.
Mr. Carroll noted that the Board of Directors established a policy to have
competitive wages. He added that the District will have a Compensation and
Classification Study done next year to determine how the District compares to
other agencies.
President Scheafer noted that the language in the Employee Handbook needs to
be updated to include the CPI for the "Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim" area.
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Mr. Hodges noted that this change is in the process of being made.
Secretary Schafer commented that the District is fortunate to have good staff.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-0-1 with Assistant Secretary Ooten not
present
Aye: Arlene Schafer, Art Perry, Jim Ferryman, Mike Scheafer
There were no further comments or discussion.
Action: 4. Consider Being a Sponsor for the City of Costa Mesa Mayor's
Celebration -The Art of Leadership
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors:
1. Establish the purpose CMSD is trying to serve as a sponsor to the Mayor's
Celebration — The Art of Leadership; and
2. Describe how the expenditures will advance CMSD's purpose; and
3. Consider being a Bronze Sponsor to the Mayor's Celebration — The Art of
Leadership; and
4. Approve budget adjustment in the amount of $2,500 to provide adequate funding for
the sponsorship.
General Manager, Scott Carroll, presented the contribution application details.
He noted that the District has provided bronze sponsorships for this event three
times in the past and he provided an overview of the sponsorship benefits. Mr.
Carroll added that the Board of Directors must establish the purpose that the
District is trying to serve as a sponsor and describe how the expenditure will
advance the District's purpose if they wish to be a sponsor this year.
Secretary Schafer commented that she is in favor of becoming a sponsor in order
to demonstrate good faith in the City of Costa Mesa and the Chamber of
Commerce. She suggested that the sponsorship would make the District more
visible in terms of public relations. Additionally, she noted that the Board of
Directors could determine which Board and staff members would be available to
attend the event to represent the District.
Director Perry asked if the District received the sponsorship benefits in past
years.
Mr. Carroll commented that he is unsure if the District received the sponsorship
benefits in past years.
Director Perry commented that he is concerned that the District has not received
the proper sponsorship benefits in the past.
President Scheafer noted that he attended the event last year, along with Mr.
Carroll and Secretary Schafer, and reported that the District was not
acknowledged for their sponsorship.
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District Engineer, Robin Hamers, noted that the District has a positive
relationship with the City of Costa Mesa in regards to planning and engineering.
President Scheafer indicated that he does not believe the sponsorship would
advance the District's purpose.
Secretary Schafer noted that the District is partnering with the City of Costa Mesa
on the proposed mobile restroom program.
Vice President Ferryman suggested that the District make its expectations clear
to the City of Costa Mesa in regards to receiving acknowledgement for the
sponsorship.
Discussion followed regarding which Board Members would be available to
attend the event this year.
Vice President Ferryman asked if the District can commit under $2500 for the
sponsorship.
President Scheafer noted that $2500 is the lowest sponsorship amount and
commented that regardless of the sponsorship amount, a purpose has not been
established for the sponsorship. He added that the event program does not
acknowledge the sponsors.
Mr. Carroll commented that the sponsorship does not seem to comply with the
guidelines of the District's contribution application.
Motion: To decline sponsorship of the Mayor's Celebration — The Art of
Leadership.
Motion by Jim Ferryman, second by Art Perry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 3-1-1 with Assistant Secretary Ooten not
present
Aye: Art Perry, Jim Ferryman, Mike Scheafer
No: Arlene Schafer
There were no further comments or discussion.
Action: 5. Consider Approving the Costa Mesa Community Run Contribution
Program Application
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors:
1. Establish the purpose CMSD is trying to serve as a contributor to the Costa Mesa
Community Run;
2. Describe how the expenditure will advance CMSD's purpose;
3. Consider contributing $500 to sponsor the Costa Mesa Community Run.
Management Analyst II, Gina Terraneo, provided the contribution application
details. She noted that Costa Mesa Community Run is requesting either $500 or
$1000 and that the District has contributed at the Bronze sponsorship level each
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year for the last 6 years. Ms. Terraneo provided an overview of the sponsorship
benefits and noted the Board of Directors have sponsored the event in the past
to increase visibility and promote the District's solid waste programs.
Director Perry asked what activities the District plans to host at its booth this
year.
Ms. Terraneo noted that the District will host its annual Count the Cans Contest
and CR&R may also have their own booth at the event.
Discussion followed regarding the location and time of the event.
Motion: That the Board of Directors:
1. Established that the District seeks to increase visibility and promote the
District's solid waste and recycling programs by being a contributor to the Costa
Mesa Community Run; and
2. Contribute $500 to sponsor the Costa Mesa Community Run.
Motion by Jim Ferryman, second by Arlene Schafer.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-0-1 with Assistant Secretary Ooten not
present
Aye: Arlene Schafer, Art Perry, Jim Ferryman, Mike Scheafer
There were no further comments or discussion.
Action: 6. Consider Approving the Estancia Football Boosters Contribution
Program Application
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors:
1. Establish the purpose CMSD is trying to serve as a contributor to the Estancia High
School Football Boosters Program; and
2. Describe how the expenditures will advance CMSD's purpose; and
3. Consider contributing $500 for a 3'x5' stadium banner in Jim Scott Stadium.
Director Perry stepped out of the room and recused himself at 6:19 P.M. due to a
possible conflict of interest, as Director Perry currently coaches at Estancia High
School.
District Counsel, Alan Burns, noted that Director Perry is not legally obligated to
recuse himself, but he has done so as a matter of propriety.
Management Analyst II, Gina Terraneo, provided the contribution application
details. She noted that the Estancia High School Football Boosters is requesting .
a contribution of $500 for a stadium banner in Jim Scott Stadium. Ms.
Terraneo noted that the District has sponsored a banner in the past in order to
increase District visibility and promote the Organics Recycling Program.
President Scheafer and Secretary Schafer commented that the banner is widely
viewed.
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Motion: That the Board of Directors:
1. Established that the sponsorship of a stadium banner seeks to increase
District visibility and promote the Organics Recycling Program; and
2. Contributed $500 for a 3'x5' stadium banner to promote the Organics
Recycling Program in Jim Scott Stadium.
Motion by Jim Ferryman, second by Arlene Schafer.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 3-0-2 with Assistant Secretary Ooten not
present
Aye: Arlene Schafer, Jim Ferryman, Mike Scheafer
Abstain: Art Perry
The Board of Directors directed staff to continue hanging the current Organics
Recycling Program banner.
There were no further comments or discussion.
Director Perry re-entered the meeting at 6:22 P.M.
F. ENGINEER'S REPORTS
Receive and File: 1. Receive and File Monthly Capital Improvement Projects Status
Report
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receive and file the report.
District Engineer, Robin Hamers, presented report details.
Discussion followed regarding the landscaping around the District Yard facility.
There were no further comments or discussion.
Action, Receive and File: 2. Receive and File District Engineer's Conflict of Interest
for 2183 Tustin Avenue in Costa Mesa
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receive and file the report.
District Engineer, Robin Hamers, presented a Conflict of Interest form for the
property at 2183 Tustin Avenue in Costa Mesa.
Discussion followed regarding the project details.
There were no further comments or discussion.
Action: 3. #325 Corporate Yard Expansion - Request for Additional Funding
Recommendation: The Board of Directors approves the following action:
1. Appropriate an additional $7,500 for Project #325 District Yard Expansion that will be
transferred from Project#317.
District Engineer, Robin Hamers, noted that the District has expended its
contingency for the District Yard project and the Board of Directors is being
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asked to appropriate an additional $7,500 for the remaining costs for final
modifications and lettering on the perimeter wall.
Discussion followed regarding the appearance of the lettering and the
landscaping.
Mr. Hamers requested that the Board of Directors add to the recommended
action that the General Manager's authority to approve change orders
be increased to 10% in addition to the $7,500 appropriation.
Motion: The Board of Directors approves the following action:
1. Appropriate an additional $7,500 for Project 325 District Yard Expansionansion that
will be transferred from Project#317.
2. The General Manager may approve change orders of up to 10% in addition to
the $7,500 appropriation.
Motion by Art Perry, second by Arlene Schafer.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-0-1 with Assistant Secretary Ooten not
present
Aye: Arlene Schafer, Art Perry, Jim Ferryman, Mike Scheafer
There were no further comments or discussion.
G. TREASURER'S REPORTS
Nothing to report.
H. ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
District Counsel, Alan Burns, provided an update regarding the District's brief to
the Regional Water Quality Control Board appeal.
I. LOCAL MEETINGS: In accordance with AB 1234 (Gov. Code 53232.3), a report is
required to be given by a Director for any meeting for which expense reimbursement of
any kind is provided. Note: For meetings for which the per diem compensation is
sought, the Operations Code provides that such compensation is authorized for each
day's service rendered as a Director at the request of the Board (not to exceed six days
in one month), and certain meetings are specified as being eligible as set forth in District
Operations Code § 3.01.030. For meetings not so listed, the Board must approve the
service for it to be eligible for the per day compensation.
Information: 1. Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) - (Vice President Ferryman)
Vice President Ferryman provided an update regarding OCSD's acquisition of
properties. He noted that there was a tied vote among the Board of Directors
regarding OCSD's offer for the properties.
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Information: 2. Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency (SARFPA)- (Director Perry)
Director Perry noted that there was no meeting.
Information: 3. Independent Special Districts of Orange County (ISDOC) - (Secretary
Schafer)
President Scheafer noted that the main topic of discussion at ISDOC continues
to be dues. He added that he will be the new ISDOC representative at the
Orange County Council of Governments (OCCOG).
Information: 4. California Special Districts Association (CSDA) - (Secretary Schafer)
Secretary Schafer noted that she was appointed to be the Alliance Executive
Council representative for CSDA and shared that she went to Monterey for the
Special Districts Leadership Foundation (SDLF) conference with Directors Perry
and Ferryman.
Director Perry noted that they went through Sexual Harassment Training again at
the conference.
Secretary Schafer also shared that the Chamber of Commerce asked her to join
their legislation committee.
Information: 5. Special District Risk Management Authority (SDRMA) - (President
Scheafer)
President Scheafer noted that SDRMA CEO, Greg Hall, resigned and the Board
of Directors is actively recruiting for a replacement. He added that he attended
the Risk Management Society's annual conference in San Antonio, Texas.
Secretary Schafer shared that SDRMA Board Members attended a CSDA Board
Meeting. She added that Scott Carroll will be a speaker at the upcoming SDLF
General Manager's Summit.
Information: 6. Other Meetings Qualifying for Reimbursement under CMSD Ordinance
No. 55, Operations Code Section 3.01.030
Director Perry noted the he attended the Water Advisory Committee of Orange
County (WACO).
Assistant Secretary Ooten entered the meeting at 6:49 P.M.
J. OLD BUSINESS
None at this time.
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K. NEW BUSINESS
Action: 1. Direct President Scheafer and Vice President Ferryman to vote for one
of the nominees running for Orange County Local Agency Formation
Commission (OC LAFCO) Regular and Alternate Special District Member Seats
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors direct President Scheafer and Vice
President Ferryman to vote for the OC LAFCO regular and alternate special district
member seats.
General Manager, Scott Carroll, explained that the regular and alternate special
district member seats are up for election for the OC LAFCO. He noted that the
deadline to vote is May 25, 2018 and requested that the Board of Directors
provide direction regarding their votes.
Motion: To vote for Robert Ooten for the alternative special district member seat
on the OC LAFCO.
Motion byArt Perry, second byMike Scheafer.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-0-1
Aye: Arlene Schafer, Art Perry, Jim Ferryman, Mike Scheafer
Abstain: Bob Ooten
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Motion: To vote for Doug Davert for the regular special district member seat on
the OC LAFCO.
Motion by Arlene Schafer, second by Jim Ferryman.
President Scheafer commented that Mr. Davert is well-qualified, but noted that
Mr. Davert has made disparaging remarks toward Assistant Secretary Ooten.
Assistant Secretary Ooten commented that Mr. Davert is highly qualified.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 3-2
Aye: Arlene Schafer, Bob Ooten, Jim Ferryman
No: Art Perry, Mike Scheafer
There were no further comments or discussion.
L. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND DIRECTOR COMMENTS
Discussion: 1. Oral Communications and Director Comments
Director Perry asked if the District would cover the cost of Secretary Schafer's
attendance at the City of Costa Mesa Mayor's Celebration event.
General Manager, Scott Carroll, confirmed that the District could pay for her
attendance.
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There were no further comments or discussion.
M. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
President Scheafer adjourned the meeting to closed session at 6:55 P.M. for the
purpose of discussing the following:
Discussion: 1. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Gov. Code §54957) -
Title: General Manager
Discussion: 2. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Government
Code §54956.9(d)(1) -- 1. The Costa Mesa Sanitary District v. Mesa Water
District; OCSC No. 30-2017-00923819-CU-PT-CJC
N. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
President Scheafer reconvened the meeting to open session at 7:26 P.M. and
reported the following:
In regards to Item Ml, the Board of Directors have given direction to the
negotiator to meet with General Manager, Scott Carroll, to negotiate the
evaluation terms.
In regards to Item M2, no reportable action was taken.
O. CLOSING ITEMS
Procedural: 1. Adjourn
President Scheafer adjourned the meeting at 7:27 P.M.
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