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Regular Meeting

Governing Board of Sweetwater Authority

Wednesday, January 11, 2006 – 6:00 p.m.

CALL MEETING TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Director Doud

OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Opportunity for members of the public to address the Board (Government Code Section 54954.3)

CHAIR’S PRESENTATION

ACTION AGENDA

The following items on the Action Agenda call for discussion and action by the Board. All items are placed on the Agenda so that the Board may discuss and take action on the item if the Board is so inclined.

ITEMS TO BE ADDED, WITHDRAWN, OR REORDERED IN THE AGENDA

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Adjourned Regular Meeting of December 19, 2005.

APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND WARRANTS

OPERATIONS COMMITTEE (Meeting of January 4, 2006)
County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health (DEH) – Post Meter Program:
Recommendation: Direct staff to discontinue the Authority’s participation in the Department of Environmental Health program and continue the Authority’s current backflow prevention program.

Recommendation to Modify Project Scope for Loveland Reservoir Fishing Program Improvements:
Recommendation: Approve the revision of the project scope for the Loveland Reservoir Fishing Program Improvements to include a fishing pier and trail improvements, with the understanding that this revision will be discussed with Congressman Hunter’s staff for concurrence before proceeding with the actual work.

Offer to Perform Energy Usage Study from SDG&E Technical Assistance Program (Information Item):
Recommendation: No action is required by the Governing Board.

Discussion of Bonita Valley Reservoir Caulking Project (Information Item):
Recommendation: No action is required by the Governing Board.

FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE (Meeting of January 6, 2006)
Recommendation to Award Contract – 2005-06 Design Survey and Construction Staking Services for Metallic Main Replacements.

Recommendation to Award Contract – Robert A. Perdue Water Treatment Plant Improvements, Final System Control and Data Acquisition Design.

Recommendation to Award Consultant Contract – Richard A. Reynolds Desalination Facility and National City Wells Operations and Maintenance Manual Updates.

Recommendation to Adjust Engineering Secretary Salary.

Consideration of 2006 membership renewal in Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research.

Consideration of 2006 membership renewal in American Membrane Technology Association.

Consideration of 2006 membership in South County Economic Development Council.

APPROVAL OF DIRECTORS’ ATTENDANCE AT MEETINGS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

Council of Water Utilities, San Diego County Meeting at StoneRidge Country Club – Tuesday, January 17, 2006 – 7:15 – 8:45 a.m.

Western Coalition of Arid States (WESTCAS ) Winter Conference – February 21-24, 2006 at Marriott Denver City, Colorado (Conflict with Board Meeting on February 22nd).

REPORT AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

The following agenda items are placed on the agenda to allow the persons designated to provide information to the Board and the Public. There is no action called for in these items. The Board may engage in discussion on any report upon which specific subject matter is identified on the agenda, but may not take any action other than to place the matter on a future agenda.

REPORTS BY DIRECTORS ON EVENTS ATTENDED
Reports and discussion relating to events attended by the Directors

BUDGET REPORT – INTERIM DIRECTOR OF FINANCE FARROW
Report as of November 30, 2005

MANAGEMENT REPORT
Report of Operations Manager
Report of General Manager

DIRECTORS’ COMMENTS
Directors’ comments are comments by Directors concerning Authority business that may be of interest to the Board. Directors’ comments are placed on the agenda to enable individual Board members to convey information to the Board and the Public. There is no discussion or action taken on comments made by Board members.

CLOSED SESSION
At any time during the regular session, the Governing Board may adjourn to closed session to consider litigation, personnel matters, or to discuss with legal counsel matters within the attorney-client privilege. Authority: Government Code Section 54954.5.

ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to January 25, 2006, at 3:30 p.m.

This agenda was posted at least 72 hours before the meeting, in a location freely accessible to the public. No action may be taken on any item not appearing on the posted agenda, except as provided by Section 54954.2 of the California Government Code.

NOTE: Agenda item backup information is available for public review in the Boardroom

PUBLIC COMMENT PROCEDURES

Members of the general public may address the Board regarding items not appearing on the posted agenda, which are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board. Speakers are asked to state name, address and topic, and to observe a time limit of 3 minutes each. Public comment on a single topic is limited to 15 minutes. Anyone desiring to address the Board regarding an item listed on the agenda is asked to fill out a speaker’s slip and present it to the Board President or the Secretary. Request-to-Speak forms are available at the Speaker’s podium.