Minutes - Board - 1994-12-08 (2)r'
COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT
Minutes of Board of Directors Meeting held December 8, 1994
Call to Order: The Board of Directors of the Costa Mesa Sanitary District met in regular
session on December 8, 1994, 6:00 p.m., at the Civic Center, 77 Fair
Drive, Costa Mesa.
Mr. Robin Hamers called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Director Ferryman 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; Roy June,
Attorney; Florine Reichle, Assistant Manager /Clerk
of the District; Susan Temple, Treasurer; Dawn
Guastella, Permit Specialist
Others Present Alan Burns, Attorney
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COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT OFFICERS
Mr. Hamers welcomed the newly- elected directors, Mr. Nate Reade, Ms. Arlene Schafer
and Mr. Dan Worthington, and a presentation was made.
Mr. Hamers called for nominations within the board for the offices of president, vice -
president and secretary of the Costa Mesa Sanitary District. Motion by Director Perry,
seconded by Director Schafer to nominate Director James Ferryman to the office of
President of the Costa Mesa Sanitary District. No other nominations were made. Motion
to close nominations by Director Schafer, Director Perry seconded. Motion ' to elect
Director Ferryman as president of the Costa Mesa Sanitary District carries 5 -0.
Mr. Hamers called for nominations for the office of vice - president of the Costa Mesa
Sanitary District. Motion by Director Reade, seconded by Director Schafer to nominate
Director Arthur Perry. No other nominations were made. Motion to close nominations by
Director Worthington, seconded by Director Schafer. Motion to elect Director Perry to
the office of vice- president of the Costa Mesa Sanitary Disirict carries, 5 -0.
Mr. Hamers next called for nominations for the office of secretary of the Costa Mesa
Sanitary District. Director Schafer nominated Director Reade, seconded by Director Perry.
No other nominations were made. Motion to close the nominations by Director Ferryman,
seconded by Director Perry. Motion to elect Director Reade to the office of secretary of
the Costa Mesa Sanitary District carries 4 -1. Director Reade abstains.
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APPOINTMENT OF OCSD REPRESENTATIVE & ALTERNATE
Mr. Hamers called for a nomination for the appointment of a representative to the Orange
County Sanitation District. Director Ferryman appointed himself as interim representative
to the Orange County Sanitation District for a period of approximately three months.
.Director Ferryman further appointed Director Perry as first alternate and Director Schafer
as second alternate representatives to the OSCD.
APPOINTMENT OF ISDOC REPRESENTATIVE
Mr. Hamers called for a nomination for the appointment of a representative to the
Independent Special Districts of Orange County. Director Ferryman appointed Director
Reade to continue as representative on ISDOC.
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, NOVEMBER 10, 1994
Director Schafer moved acceptance of the minutes of November 10, 1994, seconded by
Director Reade. The minutes were deemed approved unanimously as presented.
MINUTES OF ADJOURNED MEETING, NOVEMBER 21, 1994
Director Reade moved to accept the minutes of November 21, 1994. Director Perry •
seconded. The minutes were deemed approved unanimously as presented.
MINUTES OF ADJOURNED MEETING, NOVEMBER 22, 1994
Director Reade moved to accept the minutes of November 22, 1994. Director Perry
seconded. The minutes were deemed approved unanimously as presented.
MINUTES OF ADJOURNED MEETING, NOVEMBER 28, 1994
Director Schafer moved to accept the minutes of November 28, 1994. Seconded by
Director Perry. The minutes were approved unanimously as presented.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Hamers reports a letter from the California Special Districts Association (CSDA)
welcoming the new members and noticing the seminar at the Red Lion Hotel, in northern
California, February 9 and 10, or the Newport Beach Le Meridien, January 19 and 20.
MANAGER'S REPORT
OCCUPANCY REPORT
Mr. Hamers reported no increase or decrease in the occupancy report for solid waste •
collection as of December 1, 1994. Therefore, the total for December is 22,125. Staff
recommends the acceptance of the count and recommended the Board direct staff to pay
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Costa Mesa Disposal on January 1, 1995, based on the December count of 22, i25. Motion
to adopt the occupancy report made by Director Reade, seconded by Director Schafer.
Motion carried 5 -0.
Motion to prepare the warrant on January 1, 1995, for $156,206.93 to Costa Mesa
Disposal made by Director Perry, seconded by Director Reade. Motion carried 5 -0
SOURCE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING ELEMENT - AB939
STATUS OF CITY'S WASTE PROGRAM
Anti - scavenging Solutions - Proposed Code Enforcement Officer
Mr. Hamers reports the City of Costa Mesa and the Sanitary District are in the process
of obtaining an officer to police the scavenging. The Board previously approved to split
the cost with the City of Costa Mesa, not to exceed $2,500, to hire a contract Code
Enforcement Officer. The City is in the process of determining whether or not to use
existing City personnel.
SRRE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
HHW GRANT APPLICATION
Mr. Hamers reports the Costa Mesa Sanitary District has applied jointly with the City of
Costa Mesa for a grant in the amount of $120,000 and has received no further
communication on that issue.
ANTI - SCAVENGING SIGNS
Mr. Hamers presented a sample of the signs designed to be adhered to trash containers
discouraging scavenging and citing both the Orange County Code section and the Costa
Mesa Municipal Code section. Distribution will begin with Costa Mesa Disposal attaching
the signs to the approximately 2,200 bins that they own. Mr. Hamers further stated that
the Code Enforcement officer will also be distributing the signs. Mr. Hamers reporter that
signs will be available by mail or in person from the Sanitary District and the City to
anyone requesting one. A banner with the same design will be put on Costa Mesa
Disposal's trash trucks. Director Reade suggested that the Chamber of Commerce be
given signs to distribute. Ms. Reichle stated that, in addition to the press release, OCN
was scheduled to film the story when an enforcement officer is selected.
WASTE DIVERSION REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 1994
Mr. Hamers reported 26.36% waste diversion for the month of November.
• Total Tonnage: 2,584.62 Tonnage Recycled: 681.19
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Motion to receive the report was made by Director Schafer, seconded by Director Reade.
Motion carried 5 -0.
LOCAL MEETINGS
LAFCO
Mr. Hamers stated that LAFCO is accepting nominations for new special district
representative to the LAFCO commission. Mr. Hamers further stated that the Garden
Grove Sanitary District has nominated Mr. Bob Huntley, and Irvine Ranch Water District
has nominated Mr. John Withers, who is currently the alternate for special districts. Irvine
Ranch Water District has requested that LAFCO let the Special Districts Selection
Committee convene and make the appointment rather than submitting nominations directly
to LAFCO. Director Reade recommended that Mr. Jim Evans from the Midway City
Sanitary District be nominated as representative to the LAFCO commission. Director
Perry seconded. Motion carries 5 -0.
Staff will contact Mr. Evans regarding his resume and any information requested by
LAFCO. •
Director Reade motioned to appoint Director Ferryman as the voting member on ISDOC
for the LAFCO seat. Director Perry seconded. Motion carries 5 -0.
Mr. Hamers added that the City of Garden Grove filed an application for reorganization
of the Garden Grove Sanitary District. LAFCO deemed the application incomplete
because certain issues had not been addressed such as the handling of bonded
indebtedness, certain service areas outside the city of Garden Grove, et cetera. The
Garden Grove Sanitary District plans to formally inquire of the City Council at a meeting
on December 20, 1994, in regards to the possibility of dropping the reorganization. Mr.
Hamers stated he will provide more information at the next board meeting.
ISDOC
Special Meeting, December 21, 1994.
Director Reade stated there would be a quarterly meeting on December 21, 1994.
OCSD
Director Ferryman stated there would be a meeting at 7:30 p.m., December 8, 1994.
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TREASURER'S REPORTS
FINANCIAL REPORT
Ms. Temple presented the financial statements as of November 30, 1994. Motion to
receive the report as presented made by Director Reade, seconded by Director Perry.
Motion carried 5 -0.
TREASURER'S REPORT OF MONIES ON DEPOSIT
Ms. Temple presented the report showing the District's portfolio for the month of October
1994. Ms. Temple reports that in November, 1.4 million dollars was withdrawn from the
Orange County Treasurers Pool. Approximately $400,000 was to cover the warrant
register for November, and the remaining $1,000,000 will be placed with LAIF until cash
flows have been worked out. December 6, the County of Orange filed for Chapter 9
bankruptcy. The Costa Mesa Sanitary District has approximately 2.8 million dollars in the
Orange County Treasury Pool, which is currently frozen. Ms. Temple advises that the
Costa Mesa Sanitary District will receive an apportionment of special assessment user
fees of approximately $1,000,000 on December 20. Ms. Temple advises that Mr. Tom
Hayes, the previous treasurer of California, will be brought in to assess and advise in
® regards to the bankruptcy. A study session was recommended by Director Reade to
discuss the Orange County bankruptcy and its effect on the Costa Mesa Sanitary District.
Motion to receive and file the Treasurer's Report of Monies on Deposit made by Director
Perry, seconded by Director Reade. Motion carried 5 -0.
INVESTMENT POLICY
This item was tabled for future action.
ENGINEER'S REPORT
PROJECT STATUS REPORT
Motion to accept and file by Director Perry, seconded by Director Reade. Motion
approved unanimously.
DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
Mr. Hamers stated there was nothing to report.
PROJECT NO. 141 a TELEVISING OF SEWER LINES
The board instructed to bring this item up at the next board meeting. There was no action
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ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
SELECTION OF ATTORNEY FOR DISTRICT
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Mr. June introduced Mr. Alan Burns, new attorney for the Costa Mesa Sanitary District.
Mr. Burns will take the position effective January 2, 1995. Mr. June will deliver files and
prepare Mr. Burns for the January meeting.
Director Ferryman expressed the Board's gratitude to Mr. June for the years of service
and welcomed Mr. Burns.
Mr. June will prepare a contract as required by the B &P code.
WARRANT REPORT
Motion made by Director Schafer, seconded by Director Ferryman, authorizing the President and
Secretary to sign Report No. 95 -06, instructing the Finance Director to draw a warrant from the
Costa Mesa Sanitary District General Fund in the amount of $427,238.96. Motion carried 5 -0.
ADJOURNMENT
Director Reade motioned to adjourn the meeting to be reconvened December 16, 1994, at
2:00 p.m., seconded by Director Perry. At 8:02 p.m., Director Ferryman adjourned the meeting.
President
Secretary
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