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Minutes - Board - 2007-09-09r • COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 9, 2007 CALL TO ORDER The Board of Directors of the Costa Mesa Sanitary District met in regular session on August 9, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. at 628 W. 19th Street, Costa Mesa. Vice President Schafer called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Gary Monahan led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION Mr. Fauth gave the invocation. ROLL CALL DIRECTORS PRESENT: Arlene Schafer, Bob Ooten, Gary Monahan, James Ferryman DIRECTORS ABSENT: Art Perry absent and excused STAFF PRESENT: Robin B. Hamers, Manager /District Engineer; Alan Burns, Legal Counsel; Tom Fauth, Assistant Manager; Joan Revak, Board Secretary/Program Manager /Clerk of the District; Marc Davis, Treasurer; Sherry Kallab, Accountant; Karl Dulake, Maintenance Supervisor; Denise Gilbert, Public Outreach Coordinator; Ron Shef, Ordinance Enforcement Officer OTHERS PRESENT: Mr. Dan Worthington, 2963 Mindanao Drive, Costa Mesa Bob Thornton, P.O. Box 15112 Newport Beach Norma Fernandez, CR & R, Stanton Royden Fujimori, CR & R, Stanton Dean Ruffridge, CR & R, Stanton Ms. Gina Fauth COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING 4" y', U AUGUST 9, 2007 PAGE 2 . ............................... CONSENT CALENDAR . ............................... Director Ooten motioned to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Director Monahan seconded. Motion carried 4 -0. REPORTS MINUTE APPROVAL Minutes of Recycling The Minutes of the Recycling Committee Meeting Committee Meeting — of July 9, 2007, were approved as distributed. July 9, 2007 Minutes of Regular The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 9, Meeting — 2007, were approved as distributed. July 9, 2007 Minutes of the Sewer The Minutes of the Sewer System Committee „• System Committee Meeting of July 11, 2007, were approved as Meeting — distributed. July 11, 2007 Minutes of City /District The Minutes of the City /District Liaison Committee Liaison Committee Meeting of July 13, 2007, were approved as Meeting — distributed. July 13, 2007 MANAGER'S REPORTS REFUNDS There were no refunds for the month of August 2007. Occupancy Report and The Trash Occupancy Count documented an Payment of $195,797.38 increase of 3 units for the occupancy report for to Costa Mesa Disposal — solid waste collection as of August 1, 2007. August 2007 Therefore, the total for August is 21,386. Board directed Staff to prepare a warrant for $195,767.38 for August 2007 collection based on occupancy report. Said payment in the amount of • $195,797.38 to Costa Mesa Disposal to be ratified on the September 2007 warrant register. • • • COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT �ts w MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 9, 2007 PAGE 3 Monthly Spill Report to The Monthly Spill Report to the State Water State Water Resources Resources Board (SWRCB) for July 2007 was Control Board accepted as submitted. Additional Container The Additional Container Program report for July Program Report 2007 was approved as distributed. ENGINEER'S REPORTS Project Status Report The Project Status Report dated August 2007 was accepted as submitted. TREASURER'S REPORTS Financial Report as of The Financial Report as of June 30, 2007 was June 30, 2007 accepted as submitted. Financial Report as of July The Financial Report as of July 31, 2007 was 31, 2007 accepted as submitted. Treasurer's Report as of The Treasurer's Report as of July 31, 2007 was July 31, 2007 accepted as submitted. Warrant 2008 -02 for July Warrant Resolution #CMSD 2008 -02 was 2007 in the amount of approved, authorizing the President and Secretary $687,694.19 to sign the warrant ratifying the payment of certain claims and demands, and specifying the funds out of which the same were paid in the amount of $687,694.19. Directors Expenses for the Director Compensation and Expense Month of July 2007 Reimbursements for the Month of July 2007 were approved and ratified as follows: Director Ferryman: $340.00 President Perry: $680.00 Vice President Schafer: $1020.00 + $14.85 Director Ooten: $510.00 Director Monahan: $680.00 .......................... END OF CONSENT CALENDAR ......................... �8 COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT Asa s k} MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING ' AUGUST 9, 2007 PAGE 4 • WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Ms. Revak reported a letter was received from Henry and Barbara Panian, dated July 14, 2007, thanking the District for the opportunity to attend the tour consisting of the Materials Recovery Facility in Stanton and the Frank Bowerman Landfill. Mr. and Mrs. Panian stated they were impressed with the practices of the District to reduce the amount of trash that ends up in the landfill. Ms. Revak reported a letter was received from C.E. Tygart, dated July 25, 2007 expressing frustration at the proposed Board compensation increase. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Worthington stated he would like to comment on the Bowerman Landfill tour and would hold his comments until the item is discussed under Recycling Reports. MANAGER'S REPORTS DISTRICT YARD POSSIBLE CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (PRICE, TERMS) PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 REGARDING THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES: 174 WILSON STREET WITH DAVID JACKSON HESTER, SR. 1780 WHITTIER AVENUE WITH THE WARD FAMILY Mr. Hamers introduced Mr. Robert Thornton, architect, who described a possible site plan and floor plan for the property at 174 Wilson Street. Mr. Thornton previously met with various members of the City of Costa Mesa regarding the property and outlined the City's restrictions and requirements for the site. Discussion was held regarding the conditions required for a CUP and the possibilities for the site. Mr. Thornton stated during his conversations with the City, they reviewed an older aerial and determined there had once been a home on the property. Mr. Hamers requested a copy of the aerial. Mr. Thornton stated he would obtain a copy of the aerial for Mr. Hamers. • Mr. Thornton left the meeting at 6:23 p.m. • y= COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT k�l MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 9, 2007 PAGE 5 Vice President Schafer stated the Board will continue discussion on a District Yard in closed session at the end of the Regular Meeting. CMSD STRATEGIC PLAN YEAR 2007/2008 STRATEGIC PLANNING ACTION ITEMS Mr. Hamers stated a copy of the updated Strategic Planning Action Items was included in the Board packet and invited questions from the Board. Director Ooten suggested Mr. Bill Morris be invited to the next City /District Liaison Committee Meeting. Director Monahan stated Mr. Allan Roeder determines who attends the meetings. CR &R ANNUAL REVIEW Mr. Fauth reviewed a preliminary copy of the CR &R Annual Review. Mr. Hamers requested -Mr. Ruffridge and Staff answer Board's questions, but suggested an additional meeting would be necessary to fully review CR &R's responses to the preliminary review copy. Mr. Ruffridge reported he and Mr. Fauth met to discuss the unsatisfactory items in the review and stated he hoped those were resolved in discussion. Mr. Ruffridge stated he anticipated a satisfactory review once the financials were presented and his comments to the preliminary review were considered. Mr. Fauth stated a complete package, including ,comments, would be distributed to the Board prior to the September meeting. Mr. Hamers inquired whether the Board would like a Special Meeting to discuss the details with CR &R or whether they would like Staff and CR &R to work through the issues and come back to the Board with a report. The Board determined they would prefer Staff meeting with CR &R to work through each item and provide a final report to the Board. Director Ooten stated he would like to discuss the large item collection for the forthcoming year. Mr. Hamers set a meeting date of August 15, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. for Staff and CR &R to finalize the Annual Review components. Director Monahan stated he received a comment from the Mesa Del Mar Homeowners Association President regarding the large item collection notifications. • COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT �, yr MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING �" YaR�fr AUGUST 9, 2007 PAGE 6 Ms. Fernandez reported she and Mr. Fujimori visited the Mesa Del Mar homes to mitigate the situation. Mr. Ruffridge, Ms. Fernandez, and Mr. Fujimori left the meeting at 6:35 p.m. SEWER SYSTEM COMMITTEE REPORT ON COMMITTEE MEETING HELD JULY 11, 2007 Director Monahan reported the Committee met on July 11, 2007. Director Monahan congratulated Staff on the fact that there were no spills for the month of July. Mr. Monahan reported the Committee discussed the potential transferring of sewer lines from OCSD to CMSD near the Performing Arts Center and other areas of the District. Discussion was held regarding OCSD vacating the lines to CMSD thereby allowing CMSD to collect fees for the lines. Mr. Hamers provided a brief history of the lines and stated the lines are in the middle of the CMSD service area and OCSD is ready to transfer the lines. • Mr. Hamers reported Staff is in the process of identifying the remainder of the local lines that are currently OCSD lines within CMSD jurisdiction for potential to CMSD. Board directed Staff to continue working with OCSD in their efforts to identify the sewer lines for transfer and bring back a formal agenda item at the September regular meeting. Director Ferryman stated he attended an OCSD Strategic Planning Committee Meeting and stated the pump station on Ellis will require redirecting lines on the west side of Orange County for the Groundwater Replenishment System. Board directed Staff to write a letter to OCSD requesting them for formalization of the regional facility project in their long term planning and present it to the Board for approval at the September regular meeting. Mr. Hamers reported Staff is still updating their original cost estimates for the CMSD sewer lines leading from the pumping stations proposed for abandonment to the regional facility. Director Monahan reported the Sewer Assistance Program is ready to go. Mr. Burns will present the item in the next regular agenda. Mr. Hamers reported Staff can begin entertaining requests for reimbursement and the website will be modified to include details. A press release will also be sent. Mr. Hamers suggested putting the full agenda of the Sewer System Committee on the regular meeting agenda. • COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT yt� Y MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING ;j AUGUST 9 2007 PAGE 7 Mr. Fauth provided a brief description of a matrix he developed, Annualized CMSD Crew vs. Contractor Costs. The matrix listed costs for an in -house crew versus hiring an outside contractor and projected the costs to show a two -, five -, and ten -year savings. STATUS OF CMSD WEBSITE Ms. Revak reported the website was launched on July 20, 2007. There are still a few additional items to be added to the site. Mr. Hamers requested Board members review the site and provide feedback to Staff. Mr. Fauth described the on -line sewer atlas for residents to view their own sewer lateral locations. RECYCLING REPORTS WASTE DIVERSION REPORT - .TUNE 2007 Ms. Revak presented the Waste Diversion Report for July 2007 showing a 50.43% diversion rate. Director Ooten motioned the Waste Diversion Report be received and filed. Director Monahan seconded. Motion carried 4 -0. CONTRACT PAYMENT TO CR TRANSFER FOR RECYCLING SERVICES AND DISPOSAL PAYMENT FOR JULY 2007 SERVICES Ms. Revak presented the Invoices for July 2007 recycling services and disposal. Director Monahan motioned to ratify contract payment to CR Transfer for recycling services and disposal for the month of July 2007 in the amount of $194,273.04. Director Ooten seconded. Motion carried 4 -0. Director Monahan motioned to ratify contract payment to CR Transfer for recycling services and disposal for Santa Ana Heights for the month of July 2007 in the amount of $10,298.82. Director Ooten seconded. Motion carried 4 -0. ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS REPORT Mr. Hamers requested Mr. Shef's attendance at the meeting with CR &R on August 15, 2007, at 10:00 a.m. Mr. Shef provided a report for the period of July 2007. Mr. Shef reported more than 20 courtesy notices were distributed due to noncompliance. COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT a MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 9, 2007 PAGE 8 Mr. Shef reported there had been some problems with the Large Item Collection. Vice President Schafer requested Mr. Shef discuss having the drivers make an effort to make sure the lids are closed when the containers are placed back after dumping into the truck. Mr. Hamers requested Mr. Shef make a list of all items where CR &R is doing well as well as items that need improvement for discussion at the August 15 meeting. Mr. Fauth reported requesting police assistance at a site on Santa Isabel. The site is a construction site where they have been repeatedly filling containers with construction materials for collection by CMSD. Mr. Fauth requested Costa Mesa Disposal remove the twelve containers from the construction site. Mr.. Fauth reported the owner of the facility resisted in allowing the removal of the containers. With police assistance, Costa Mesa Disposal was successful in removing the containers. Mr. Shef reported the small remodeling projects occurring throughout the District where residents fill the containers with construction material are difficult to detect. UPDATE ON MONITOR VIDEO - REVISED SCHEDULE is Mr. Fauth reported he will be arranging with Monitor Video for various location opportunities for video filming. The projected completion date has been revised to the end of November. UPDATE ON RECEPTIONIST, ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST, MANAGEMENT ANALYST AND MAINTENANCE WORKERS RECRUITMENT PROCESS Ms. Revak reported she and Mr. Fauth conducted interviews over the past week for the receptionist position and offered the position to Ms. Janelle Jackson. Ms. Jackson will begin work on August 27, 2007. - Mr. Fauth reported interviews were conducted for the position of Accounting Specialist and expects a decision to be made by August 10, 2007. Mr. Fauth anticipates hiring the maintenance workers by January 2008 for hotspot cleaning with on- the -job training until June 2008. • • • �� �a COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT 4, MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 9, 2007 PAGE 9 TRANSMISSION OF YEARLY SEWER AND TRASH CHARGES TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR - CONTROLLER Mr. Hamers reported the roll of charges is in the process of being completed and will be transmitted to the auditor - controller. Mr. Hamers reminded the Board there were only two written protests for sewer and one for trash. RECYCLING COMMITTEE — MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 2007 —12:00 P.M., CMSD BOARDROOM, 628 W. 19TH STREET, COSTA MESA (DIRECTORS OOTEN AND FERRYMAN) RECYCLING COMMITTEE GOALS FOR 2007/2008 Director Ooten reported the Recycling Committee met on August 6, 2007, and reviewed the recycling goals. LARGE ITEM COLLECTION —.TUNE 11, 2007 - AUGUST 24, 2007 Director Ooten reported the Large Item Collection began on June 11, 2007 and will run until August 24, 2007. As of July 31, 260.88 tons were landfilled at a total cost of $4,711.55. Recyclable White Goods collected during this period totaled 61.08 tons for a credit of $5,191.75, amounting to a net credit to -date of $480.20. IWMD RECYCLING & WASTE DIVERSION GRANT PROGRAM Director Ooten reported the Committee discussed writing a letter to Jim Wahner, Dan Worthington, and Margie Rice thanking them for their support in the District's effort to have the Integrated Waste Management Department understand there are several jurisdictions in Orange County where the City is not the primary trash collector. The Costa Mesa Sanitary District is working toward a possible award of $30,000 in grant monies. Director Ferryman motioned to have Staff write a letter thanking Mr. Jim Wahner, Mr. Dan Worthington, and Ms. Margie Rice for their efforts in supporting the Costa Mesa Sanitary District to the Integrated Waste Management Department for recognition for the Recycling and Waste Diversion Grant Program. Director Monahan seconded. Motion carried 4 -0. COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT �r4 MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 9, 2007 PAGE 10 TOUR OF CR &R RECYCLING FACILITY AND FRANK R. BOWERMAN LANDFILL Mr. Dan Worthington provided a list of suggestions to the Board regarding future tours. ❑ Itinerary and literature regarding items seen on the tour that the visitor can review during the day and take home ❑ A Board Member participating on the tour and available for questions from group members ❑ A boxed lunch and beverages if the tour extends beyond lunch time ❑ Show workers removing items from the conveyor belt Mr. Fauth reported CR &R now only removes non - recyclable items from the conveyor belt as opposed to the recyclable items as in the past. CR &R also has certain proprietary systems that are not available for viewing. GUEST - DONNA THERIAULT, CITY OF COSTA MESA Director Ooten, reported Ms. Theriault was a guest at the meeting and described her presentation and information provided. ORANGE COAST COLLEGE RECYCLING CENTER COLLECTION OF E -WASTE Mr. Hamers reported Orange Coast College Recycling Center is waiting for their approval from the state. Director Ooten reported he is going to present the acknowledgement letter of Mr. Mike Carey's services to the Orange Coast College Recycling Center to the Board of Trustees. ENGINEER'S REPORTS GENERAL WASTE DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS (GWDR) Mr. Hamers reported the District has an excellent sewer system committee and sub - committee and thanked the Board for their involvement. 2007 -2008 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM REPORT - INDEPENDENT ENGINEER'S REVIEW Mr. Hamers presented the Independent Engineer's Review by Mr. Bruce Mattern and invited any questions from the Board. . Director Monahan motioned to approve the Independent Engineer's Review for the 2007 -2008 Capital Improvement Program Report. Director Ferryman seconded. Motion carried 4 -0. • COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT - MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING -' AUGUST 9 2007 PAGE 11 PROJECT #129 — THREE PARTY AGREEMENT BETWEEN CMSD, OCDA, AND CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Mr. Hamers reported he received some comments from OCDA and will review them before submitting them to Mr. Burns. Mr. Hamers reported Staff is still in the process of updating the cost estimate. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH IRVINE RANCH WATER DISTRICT Mr. Hamers reported Mr. Burns, Mr. Fauth, and he will be meeting with the General Manager of Irvine Ranch Water District on August 10, 2007. TREASURER'S REPORTS Mr. Davis had no item to report. ATTORNEY'S REPORT ASTIN, LOCKE V CMSD (SUP. COURT CASE NO. 06CC05755) STATUS REPORT (POSSIBLE NEED FOR CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54956.9(A) Mr. Hamers stated he met with the City Attorney to discuss the case. Mr. Burns will follow up on the dismissal. CMSD RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -739, ORDERING THAT PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 58 SETTING FORTH A PROCEDURE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES HAS OCCURRED. Mr. Burns introduced Resolution No. 2007 -739, a RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF THE COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT ORDERING THAT PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 58 SETTING FORTH A PROCEDURE FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES HAS OCCURRED. Director Monahan motioned to adopt Resolution No. 2007 -739. Director Ferryman seconded. Motion carried 4 -0. CMSD RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -740, ORDERING THAT PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 59 INCREASING DIRECTOR COMPENSATION HAS OCCURRED Mr. Burns introduced Resolution No. 2007 -740, a RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF THE COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT ORDERING THAT PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 59 INCREASING DIRECTOR COMPENSATION HAS OCCURRED. COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT }� MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING e " AUGUST 9, 2007 PAGE 12 Director Ooten motioned to adopt Resolution No. 2007 -740. Director Ferryman seconded. Motion carried 4 -0. LOCAL MEETINGS (INCLUDES REPORTS BY ALL DIRECTORS REPRESENTATING CMSD) ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT (OCSD) MEETING HELD JULY 25, 2007 (DIRECTOR FERRYMAN) Director Ferryman attended the July 25, 2007 OCSD meeting and reported they discussed the following: ❑ Four workshops being held ❑ Biosolids - technologically advanced solutions - recycled composting materials. ❑ Director Ooten to suggest City of Costa Mesa participate in recycled compositing program during City /District Liaison Committee Meeting SANTA ANA RIVER FLOOD PROTECTION AGENCY (SARFPA) DUES FOR FY 2007 -2008 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,100.00 Director Ferryman motioned to approve dues for the Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency in the amount of $1 ,100.00. Director Ooten seconded. Motion carried 4 -0. Director Ferryman attended the SARFPA meeting and reported 100 million dollars will be needed to complete the SARI line. INDEPENDENT SPECIAL DISTRICTS OF ORANGE COUNTY (ISDOC) (DIRECTOR SCHAFER QUARTERLY MEETING -THURSDAY, AUGUST 30,200711:30 A.M. AT IRVINE RANCH WATER DISTRICT Vice President Schafer encouraged Board Members to attend the Quarterly Meeting on Thursday, August 30, 2007. Director Schafer attended the ISDOC meeting on July 10, 2007 and reported the following: ❑ Vice President Schafer provided reports on LAFCO and CSDA. ❑ Sandra Jacobs, Region 10 Water, spoke on Prop 59 11 David Cordero spoke on legislation being considered in Sacramento COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT t MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 9, 2007 PAGE 13 LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION (LAFCO) (DIRECTOR SCHAFER) LAFCO COSTS FOR FY- 2007 -2008 IN THE AMOUNT OF $17,747.27 Director Monahan motioned to approve the CMSD's share of LAFCO costs for FY- 2007 -2008 in the amount of $17,747.27. Director Ferryman seconded. Motion carried 4 -0. Director Schafer attended the July 18, 2007, LAFCO meeting and reported the following: ❑ Costa Mesa and Newport Beach on the public hearing for West Santa Ana Heights ❑ City of Tustin on Municipal Service Review and Sphere of Influence ❑ Northwest Orange County Sphere of Influence Study ❑ Northwest Orange County - Buena Park, La Habra, and Placentia ❑ South Orange County on hearing for Municipal Service Review and Sphere of Influence - Aliso Viejo, Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Woods, Lake Forest ❑ El Toro Water District, Laguna Beach County Water District, Moulton • Niguel Water District, South Coast Water District, Capistrano Bay Community Service District, Emerald Bay Service District, Three Arch Bay Community Service District, all Special Districts. CALIFORNIA SPECIAL DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION (CSDA) (DIRECTOR SCHAFER) Director Schafer attended the July 12 -13, 2007 CSDA meetings and reported the following: ❑ Sacramento - Finance Corporation Meeting ❑ Executive Board Evaluation on CEO ❑ Board of Directors Meeting for CSDA and reports Director Ferryman motioned to support Arlene Schafer for CSDA Candidate representing Region 6. Director Ooten seconded. Motion carried 4 -0. Ms. Revak will forward the District's ballot supporting Ms. Schafer's re- election to Region 6. OTHER MEETINGS QUALIFYING FOR REIMBURSEMENT UNDER CMSD ORDINANCE N. 55, OPERATIONS CODE SECTION 3.01.030 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Vice President Schafer reported she attended the Chamber of Commerce Meeting on July 11, 2007, and reported an update on bills of interest to Orange County and California. • • • COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 9, 2007 �- 4PoR,P+4TE1�:: PAGE 14 WACO Director Schafer attended the July 6, 2007 meeting and reported the following: ❑ "Preparing for a Chemical or Biohazard Attack in Orange County - What Role Can Cities and Water Districts Play in a Countywide Response ?" OLD BUSINESS There was no old business discussed. NEW BUSINESS SDRMA ELECTION OF THREE CANDIDATES FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CMSD RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -741 FOR THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS TO THE SPECIAL DISTRICT RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS Vice President Schafer discussed her recommendations for SDRMA. Director Monahan motioned to approve Vincent Ferrante, John Woolley, and Bill Miller for SDRMA. Director Ferryman seconded. Motion carried 4 -0. Ms. Revak will forward Resolution No. 2007 -741 to SDRMA. WEFTEC 80TH ANNUAL WATER ENVIRONMENT FEDERATION TECHNICAL EXHIBITION AND CONFERENCE - OCTOBER 13-17,2007 Director Monahan motioned to approve attendance by Director Ooten at the WEFTEC 80th Annual Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference - October 13 -17, 2007. Director Ferryman seconded. Motion carried 4 -0. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND DIRECTOR COMMENTS Mr. Dan Worthington reported he will be visiting trash incinerating systems and offered to arrange a tour for any Board member. Dan Worthington reported Integrated Waste Management will be looking at recycling of plastic bottles. ash COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 9, 2007 PAGE 15 • Vice President Schafer adjourned the meeting to closed session at 7:55 p.m. to discuss Real Property Negotiations (price, terms) pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. At 8:30 p.m. Vice President Schafer reconvened the regular meeting and announced the Board of Directors gave negotiating authority to Assistant Manager Tom Fauth for the property at 174 Wilson Street, Costa Mesa. ADJOURNMENT Vice President Schafer adjourned the meeting 8:33 p.m. '- ECRETARY PRESIDENT •