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Agenda/Description:
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Where appropriate or deemed necessary, the Board may take action on any item listed on the agenda, including items listed as information items. Public documents relating to any open session item listed on this agenda that are distributed to all or a majority of the members of the Board of Directors less than 72 hours before the meeting are available for public inspection in the customer service area of the District’s Administrative Office at the address listed above.
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Call to Order
Roll Call
Announcements
Public Comment
This is the opportunity for the public to comment on non-agenda items within the Board’s jurisdiction. Comments are limited to 3 minutes.
Consent Items
The Board will be asked to approve all Consent Item(s) at one time without discussion. Consent Item(s) are expected to be routine and non-controversial. If any Board member, staff or interested person requests that an item be removed from the Consent Item(s), it will be considered with the action items.
1. Minutes of the October 19, 2009 Regular Board Meeting
Recommendation: Approve the subject minutes.
2. Resolution No. 09-20 Accepting Grant of Easement and Right of Way for 2927 Marconi Avenue
Recommendation: Adopt the subject resolution to receive an easement and right of way for the subject site.
Items for Discussion and Action
3. Annual Renewal of Master Service Agreements for Main Replacement Projects
Consider CY 2010 renewal of Ahlstrom Construction and GM Construction contracts for main replacement projects.
4. Outside Auditing Firm Engagement Letter
Consider approving an audit engagement letter with Gilbert Associates, Inc. for the District’s annual audit.
5. Outside Auditing Firm Engagement Letter for the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Recovery Act of 2009 Water Marketing and Efficiency Grant
Consider approving an audit engagement letter with Gilbert Associates, Inc. for the subject grant audit.
6. Sacramento Regional Water Meter Installation Acceleration Project
Consider approving an agreement with the Regional Water Authority for the subject project.
7. NWRA California Caucus Ballot
Consider casting a ballot for the National Water Resources Association California Caucus.
8. Sacramento LAFCo Election of Special District Commissioner and Alternate Special District Commissioner
Consider casting a ballot for Special District Commissioner Office No. 6 and Alternate Special District Commission Office No. 6 & 7.
9.Request for Variance at 8640 Antelope North Road
Consider a variance to extend water service for the subject site.
10.Calendar Year 2010 Budget
Consider the District budget for calendar year 2010.
Information Items
Treasurer's Report
11. Financial Plan, Water Rates, and Facility Development Charge Study
12. Financial Report
- Financial Statements – October 2009
- Investments Outstanding and Activity – October 2009
- Cash Expenditures – October 2009
- Credit Card Expenditures – October 2009
- Directors Compensation and Expense Accounting – Through October 2009
- Hedging Report – Yield to Rates – December 2004 through October 2009
- Market Report Yields – August 2005 through September 2009
- Information Required by Bond Agreement
General Manager's Report
13. District Activity Reports
- Water Operations and Exception Report
- Customer Service Report
- Water Conservation and Regional Water Efficiency Program Report
- Human Resources Report
- Community Outreach Report
14. ACWA/JPIA – Best Practices Subgroups
15. ACWA/JPIA – Sacramento Area Regional Training
16. Regional Security Plan Training Exercise
17. H1N1 Flu
18. Storm Event – October 13, 2009
19. Biennial Groundwater Elevations Report
20. Antelope Gardens Report
21. Summer Water Conservation Program 2009
22. OSHA/Workers’ Compensation Statistics 2005-Present
23. I-80 Freeway Crossing Project – North of Marconi Avenue
24. North Highlands Backyard Main Break
25. Arden-Arcade Incorporation Efforts Status Report
26. Regional Water Authority (RWA) Strategic Plan
27. Water Bond and Policy Bills
28. Drought Water Bank Update
29. Legislative Update
30. Miscellaneous District Issues – General Manager’s Report
General Counsel's Report
Committee Reports
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- Facilities and Operations Committee (Director Decio) –
Written report from October 22, 2009 meeting.
- Finance and Audit Committee (Director Schild) – Oral report from November 9, 2009 meeting.
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