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Regular Meeting

Governing Board of Sweetwater Authority

Wednesday, June 14, 2006 – 6:00 p.m.

• CALL MEETING TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Director Morrison

• 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.

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 ITEMS TO BE ADDED, WITHDRAWN, OR REORDERED IN THE AGENDA

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting of May 24, 2006.

3. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND WARRANTS

4. FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE (Meeting of June 5, 2006)

A. Consideration of 2006 membership renewal in the California Special Districts Association, San Diego Chapter.
Recommendation: Approve the 2006 membership renewal in the California Special Districts Association, San Diego Chapter and the payment of dues in the amount of $100.

B. Consideration of 2006 membership renewal in the AWWA Research Foundation Utility Subscription Program.
Recommendation: Approve the membership renewal in the AWWA Research Foundation Utility Subscription Program and the payment of dues in the amount of $12,395.

C. Continued review of fiscal year 2006-07 Operating Budget.
Recommendation: No action is required by the Governing Board.

5. FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE (Meeting of June 9, 2006)

A. CLOSED SESSION
In accordance with Government Code Section 54957.6, the Committee met in closed session to conference with the General Manager regarding labor negotiations. There was no reportable action.

B. Request for funding for the Sweetwater Authority Recreation Association (SARA) 2006 Holiday Party.
Recommendation: Approve a contribution increase to $10,000 to SARA to fund the 2006 Holiday Party, with an annual increase based on the Cost of Living Allowance.

C. Review of fiscal year 2006-07 Capital and Reserve Budget.
Recommendation: No action is required by the Governing Board.

6. NEW BUSINESS

7. APPROVAL OF DIRECTORS’ ATTENDANCE AT MEETINGS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

A. Environmental Leader Tour – Friday, June 16, 2006, 8:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

B. Council of Water Utilities, San Diego County Meeting at StoneRidge Country Club, Tuesday, June 20, 2006, 7:15 a.m. – Program: Dr. Eric Reichard, Coastal Program Chief/Research Hydrologist, U.S. Geological Survey, California Water Science Center – “Collaborative Research Partnerships – Hydrogeology and Water Quality.”

C. Open House for public review and comment on Robert A. Perdue Water Treatment Plant Upgrade Project Draft Environmental Impact Report – Tuesday, June 20, 2006, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

D. National Water Resources Association 2006 Western Water Seminar – Park City Marriott, Park City, Utah, July 26-28, 2006. (Conflict with Board meeting of July 26)

E. Retirement celebration for Augie Caires, Padre Dam MWD General Manager - Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve, Thursday, June 29, 2006, at noon.

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.

8. REPORTS BY DIRECTORS ON EVENTS ATTENDED
Reports and discussion relating to events attended by the Directors.
A. Urban Water Institute Clean Water Act Conference – May 31 to June 2, 2006
B. First Friday Breakfast – June 2, 2006
C. South County Economic Development Council – June 6, 2006
D. Special District Institute Administration Seminar – June 1-2, 2006

9. MANAGEMENT REPORT
A. Report of Operations Manager
B. Report of General Manager

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to June 23, 2006 at 1:30 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.