agenda
Regular Meeting
Governing Board of Sweetwater Authority
Wednesday, August 24, 2005 – 3:30 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 ITEMS TO BE ADDED, WITHDRAWN, OR REORDERED IN THE AGENDA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 August 10, 2005.
3. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND WARRANTS
4. FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE (Meeting of August 15, 2005)
A. Consideration of Fiscal Year 2005-06 membership renewal in the Western
Coalition of Arid States (WESTCAS).
Recommendation: Approve the renewal of the fiscal year 2005-06 membership in the
Western Coalition of Arid States and the payment of dues in the amount of
$2,060.
B. Review and recommendations on Board Policy 511 – Training, Education and
Conferences:
Recommendation: Approve the addition of the suggested new language too Policy
511 and suggested changes, including the addition of CLE International
(Continuing Legal Education) to the list of preapproved organizations.
C. Discussion of Sweetwater Authority Treasurer appointment:
Recommendation: Approve the appointment of the General Manager as the Treasurer
for Sweetwater Authority and that he be authorized to delegate this duty to the
Director of Finance.
D. Final Review of Fiscal Year 2005-06 Budget:
Recommendation: Approve the 2005-06 Budget as presented by the Director of
Finance.
5. COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE (Meeting of August 22, 2005)
A. Discussion and consideration of annual membership participation in the
California Water Awareness Campaign.
B. Discussion of potential partnership with the Chula Vista Nature Center
regarding a Sweetwater River watershed display as a part of the Center’s new
main exhibit hall renovation.
C. Discussion and review of upcoming community and special events.
D. Information Items: Recent ads and materials for community distribution
(Attachments will be provided at the meeting).
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. Request from Olivenhain Municipal Water District to support the nomination of
Susan J. Varty as ACWA Region 10 Board member.
B. Request from Walnut Valley Water District to concur in the nomination of
Edward Layton as President of the ACWA/JPIA Board
C. ACWA Committee Appointment Nominees for the 2006-2007 Term.
7. REPORT OF THE SOUTH BAY IRRIGATION DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE AND THE CITY OF
NATIONAL CITY REPRESENTATIVE TO THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY.
Report by representatives for the purpose of briefing the Board on items of
interest and importance that appear on the next San Diego County Water Authority
Board of Directors’ agenda and to receive direction from the Sweetwater
Authority Board in representing its interests at the San Diego County Water
Authority.
8. APPROVAL OF DIRECTORS’ ATTENDANCE AT MEETINGS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
First Friday Breakfast – Sponsored by Supervisor Greg Cox – Speaker: Dan
McAllister, San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector.
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.
9. REPORT OF DEPUTY TREASURER – HANK GAUS
10. MANAGEMENT REPORT
A. Report of Operations Manager
B. Report of General Manager
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to September 14, 2005, at 6:00 p.m.
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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
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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
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