HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-11-2009 Administration Committee MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Orange County Sanitation District
Wednesday, March 11, 2009, at 5:00 P.M.
A meeting of the Administration Committee of the Orange County Sanitation District was held on
March 11, 2009 , at 5 :00p.m., in the Sanitation District's Administrative Office.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance, a quorum was declared present, as follows:
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
MEMBERS:
DIRECTORS PRESENT:
Mark Waldman, Chair
Phil Luebben, Vice Chair
John Anderson
Keith Bohr
Denis Bilodeau
Jim Ferryman
Chris Norby
Brad Reese
Christina Shea
John Withers
Doug Davert, Board Chair
Larry Crandall, Board Vice Chair
DIRECTORS ABSENT:
Sal Tinajero
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments .
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE CHAIR
Chair Waldman did not give a report .
REPORT OF THE GENERAL MANAGER
STAFF PRESENT:
Jim Ruth, General Manager
Bob Ghirelli , Assistant General Manager
Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance and
Administrative Services
Kim Erickson, Human Resources Analyst
Lilia Kovac, Committee Secretary
Jeff Reed , Human Resources and Employee Relations
Manager
Rich Spencer, Employee Relations Supervisor
Mike White, Controller
OTHERS PRESENT:
Norbert Gaia
Randy Kleinman
Juanita Skillman
Deneb Smith
Ryan Wheeler
Don Mclean
Paul Hackelman
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General Manager, Jim Ruth, did not give a report .
Minutes of the Administration Committee
March 11 , 2009
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REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance and Administrative Services, reported that debt issuance
rates are currently favorable, and based on last fall's Board approval, the Sanitation District will
be issuing debt in the amount of $200M .
REPORT OF GENERAL COUNSEL
Brad Hogin, General Counsel, did not give a report .
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS (1)
1. MOVED, SECONDED , AND DULY CARRIED: Approve minutes of the February 11,
2009, meeting of the Administration Committee . Director Bilodeau abstained.
ACTION ITEMS (2)
2. Human Resources and Employee Relations Manager, Jeff Reed, presented the current
deferred compensation program status, and introduced Paul Hackleman from SST
Benefits who outlined the proposed deferred compensation program recommended for
approval.
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED: Recommend to the Board of Directors
to : a) Adopt Resolution No. OCSD 09-XX, Approving the Deferred Compensation Plan
with lNG Financial Services for Officers and Employees of the District, and Repealing
Resolution Nos. OCSD 03-27 and 05-27; and,
b) Authorize the General Manager, or his designee, to execute all documents necessary
to effect said Deferred Compensation Plan, in a form approved by General Counsel.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS (3 -4)
3. Status on renewal quotes of the District's major operational insurance programs for
FY 2009-10.
Risk Management Specialist, Randy Kleinman, presented the insurance program status,
and introduced Don Mclean of Alliance Insurance further stating the current conditions
in the insurance market based on recent elections and economic crisis. Staff will further
explore self-funding of unemployment insurance for possible savings .
Minutes of the Administration Committee
March 11 , 2009
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4. 2009-10 District Budget Update.
Mr. Tyner, presented the FY 2009/10 budget overview, CIP requirements, operational
costs, and anticipated revenues.
CLOSED SESSION
There was no closed session.
OTHER BUSINESS, COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF ANY
There were none.
ADJOURNMENT AND FUTURE MEETING DATES
The Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m. The next regular Administration Committee
meeting is scheduled for April 8, 2009, at 5:00 p.m .
Submitted by:
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Lilia Kovac
Committee Secretary
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